Author Archives: gweldy

Chapter 21–Saying Goodbye to the Storm

Posted on September 2, 2015 by gweldy

“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Funeral, Gravesite, Visitation | 5 Comments

Chapter 20–Every Storm That Comes, Also Comes to an End

Posted on August 16, 2015 by gweldy

Throughout this brainstorm, there were many times I felt that we were at a turning point—for the worse. But the next few days were the most critical we had ever faced. We took more pictures than I did writing—explanation is … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Family, Hospice, Humor, Morphine | 6 Comments

Chapter 19–The Storm Is Almost Over

Posted on August 9, 2015 by gweldy

At this point, I am marking the days.  That means that I look at the date in my journal, and, since I know when the brainstorm ends, I can count how many days are left.  Mind you, while I lived this in … Continue reading →

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Chapter 18–There Are Some Things You Can Only Learn in a Storm.

Posted on August 2, 2015 by gweldy

Did you ever avoid doing something because it was difficult?  That’s where I am today as I type this next chapter.  You can probably tell by the narrative that Roger’s time on earth is short.  And that means as I … Continue reading →

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Chapter 17–Comfort Is on the Horizon

Posted on July 1, 2015 by gweldy

And so it begins:  the beginning of the end of the beginning. November 11, 2014 You will recall that we had made the decision to call in hospice, and it was confirmed while Roger was getting fluids at a local … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain Tumor, Family, Glioblastoma, Hospice | 4 Comments

Chapter 16–I Thought the Hardest Part of the Storm Was Over

Posted on June 21, 2015 by gweldy

I had been through some difficult days.  I knew the end would be difficult.  But the time to make a painful decision had come, and it hurt.  It really hurt.  It was a decision that I expected to make one day.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain Tumor, Family, Friends, Hospice, Stop treatment | 4 Comments

Chapter 15–Sometimes You Do What You Gotta Do

Posted on June 8, 2015 by gweldy

You do what you have to do in an emergency. For example, Jeanne Campbell, who has broken bones in her legs, was sitting in her Lewisburg, West Virginia, home when a massive storm barreled through late last week and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, Brain Tumor, Hospice, MRI | 3 Comments

Chapter 14 – Blessings in Respite

Posted on May 28, 2015 by gweldy

‘Cause what if your blessings come through raindrops What if Your healing comes through tears What if the thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You’re near What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, Brain Tumor, Declining, Glioblastoma | 4 Comments

Chapter 13 – Getting Worse and Not Seeing the Signs

Posted on May 18, 2015 by gweldy

Each day got worse. When you are living in real time, things obvious to the outsider are not so clear to you. I know I was still afraid and frustrated by not knowing exactly how things would progress, but I think back … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain Tumor, Getting Worse, Glioblastoma | 4 Comments

Chapter 12 – It’s Coming and There Is Nothing You Can Do To Stop It.

Posted on May 12, 2015 by gweldy

The Train Wreck Is Coming Pardon the digression from the storm analogy, but this quote fits this blog perfectly.  Shauna Emmons shared this on a site I frequent, and I asked if I could share it.  She said yes. Healing and … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain Tumor, Declining, Glioblastoma, Train Wreck | 7 Comments