Richard is Approved for The Bruns House - Hospice of the East Bay

THE BRUNS HOUSE of ALAMO, CA
Yesterday morning, I met with an RN from The Bruns House, associated with Hospice of the East Bay.  It is a lovely home in residential Alamo, close to where Jose and I live and also Dad's condo where Russ and Aunt Margie are staying.  They offer 24-hour nursing in a warm, home setting for end-of-life care.

Very few patients are approved for The Bruns House, having to meet specific symptom criteria.  On top of medical assessement and approval, one of six beds must be immediately available.  Everything came together for Dad; he is headed to the Bruns House today or tomorrow.


DAD'S MOMENTS WITH FRIENDS
Dad had some most unusual moments of alertness yesterday, which my husband and brother quickly used to connect Dad with his friends via phone.  If you would like us to try to connect you with Dad via phone, should he be alert, please let us know.  In the meantime, we are reading your personal sentiments to him often.  He smiles, with eyes closed, at all of your heartfelt words.


EARTHLY & HEAVENLY EVENTS
We have started to plan Dad's Celebration of Life lunch/dinner at his favorite restaurant - The Black Bear Diner in Walnut Creek.  They are touched to be hosting it for their beloved patron.  The diner staff is headed over to John Muir hospital to see him today.

When Aunt Margie entered Dad's hospital room yesterday morning, he looked at her and said, "Is Daddy with you?"
"No, but I am right here." she replied
Dad said with excitement, "Daddy is planning a party!"

I am sure they ARE planning a WELCOME HOME party for Dad and will serve pierogies with butter & onions, iced tea, and nut roll for dessert!

---------------------------------------------------------------
This is a sorrowful time for us and the tears flow nonstop.
But, we want to keep you all in the loop as things transpire and share with you some moments of solace & joy.
Thank you for being a part of Dad's remarkable life.