Greetings,

To those of you who haven't already heard the sad news, I must let you know that I admitted Myron to the Palliative Care ward at Victoria Hospital on Saturday morning. I had hoped to keep Myron at home and care for him here until the end, but it was his choice that he go into hospital. He has been very agitated and frightened and he felt that he would be "safer" in the hospital. So, I followed his wishes and admitted him as soon as there was a bed available.

Myron's condition continues to decline and he has virtually no quality of life at the moment. He is still conscious and he does spend a large part of the day sitting up, but he is bedridden and he rarely speaks. He spends most of his time sitting with his eyes closed, drifting in and out of sleep. He knows he is dying, in fact he has mentioned repeatedly that he wishes it would just be over, but he is so very frightened. His anxiety is high and he sighs constantly. Myron's memory is pretty much gone and he is confused about most things. He has awareness that this is so, and this depresses him even further. I really have no idea how much longer he has to live, but it definitely isn't very long.

I have not included any photos of Myron here because I know there are people who prefer to remember Myron as he was and not as he is now. I have taken some photos of him, and if family members wish to have them I will send them at a later date.

I am spending all day, every day at the hospital with Myron, only coming home to sleep. If you would like to contact me, please feel free to text me on my cell phone (519-697-7527) or message me through Facebook (which I can also pick up on my cell phone), and I will answer you as soon as I possibly can. I would prefer you not phone me as I am sitting there in the room with Myron, and while he is unresponsive, he can still hear and I don't want to upset him further by talking about his condition in his presence. If anyone does wish to visit Myron, he is in Room C6-210 at the Westminster Campus of Victoria Hospital.

Please continue your prayers for his comfort and peace. I thank you all for your love and support during this past difficult year, and I will keep you informed as best as possible.

love always,
Wendy