B and I have officially been at Spectrum for the past 5 weeks and we have come to realize that it is time for a change. As of tomorrow B and I will be moving to Trillium Woods in Grand Rapids Michigan. This is a hospice home. For most of us, including B and I, hospice is a very scary word. But only in learning what hospice really represents have we come to appreciate what hospice has to offer. Hospice offers what Spectrum has been lacking and that is hope. As Dr. # 12 said, "Dum Spiro Spero", While I breathe, I hope. This happens to be the state motto for South Carolina, and we are living and breathing by these inspiring words.
We hope that B feels better, that B walks again, and that B has time to res
t and heal. At this point we are stopping treatment, but that does not mean that we won't revisit treatment. B's body just needs a break and we intend to give it the break it has earned over the past 11 months. From what I understand Trillium Woods is wonderful and offers a family environment. I am sure that we will enjoy our time there and once we get settled I am sure that B and I will be open for visits.It has been a long and tiring 5 weeks and we are much looking forward to the change. B and I are heading out early tomorrow morning. It is the prison break we have been talking about. We intend to celebrate Turkey Day with D Bone, B's Lil Bro, Nanc, Big D, and possibly Jr. It should be a nice day and we are glad to be together.
I guess I wanted to let people know that we are changing residence and to let you all know where to find us. I promise to update more after this newest transition. We appreciate the thoughts and prayers.
Look for more updates in the future and thanks again for stopping by.
We are with you, in thought and prayer.
ReplyDeleteMay you both get rest and be filled with hope! Happy thanksgiving
ReplyDeleteMay the peace and hope of Trillium Woods fill you up. My prayers are with all of you.
ReplyDeleteMy prayer for all of you is peace and comfort. You all deserve this calming enviroment. I send my love and hope you have a good Thanksgiving. All of my love, Jan
ReplyDeleteHope is alive in GR, Vegas, L.A., Chicago, and all over the country, where your and B's friends and family support, think of and pray for you every minute of every day.
ReplyDeletePeace be with you both!
On the eve of Thanksgiving, I'm thankful you two have found this hospice. It sounds like exactly what Bmuttz needs, some rest, and obviously, some hope. He's been through a hell of a lot, and we're all hoping and praying that things turn around soon. I'm glad it's going to be a family enviornment, that's exactly what you two need. I'm thinking about you two every second. Keep going. Love you guys. We. Got. This!!!
ReplyDeleteDear Ben and Lindsay,
ReplyDeleteI just answered your email before reading this post. I am adopting South Carolina's motto,"Dum Spiro Spero", While I breathe, I hope. With every breath with hope pray.
We love you both very much, Uncle Steve and Aunt Julie
oops! hope and pray
ReplyDeleteYou're in our every thought and prayer. We love you, Scott & Meggan.
ReplyDeleteDear all in Grand Rapids,
ReplyDeletePlease know I am with you all, that's me telling you to get some rest, love always and support each other no matter what. You are constantly on my mind and always in my prayers. Love to all,
Pat
Ben was one of my professors last year and I was in his first class. We knew that he had cancer when he told us after first being diagnosed, but no one knew it was as bad as it was even in the beginning. He hid it so well from us, and has continued to do so with his other classes. I'm so sorry that you have to go through all this. i can't even begin to imagine what it all feels like and how hard it is.
ReplyDeleteI work for Holland Home, and Trillium is one of our campuses. I really hope that it works out for you and that it is everything that you hope it will be. This will make it so much easier to send cards! :)
You are in my thoughts and prayers all the time. Please let Ben know that he is missed around GV. We all talk about him all the time and miss having him around. He is a great professor.
Hoping for peace,hope and healing this thanksgiving,
Calli
Dear Ben and Lindsay,
ReplyDeleteThe Pennsylvania Mutnick clan, Uncle Donnie, Aunt Phyllis, Julie, Michael, Anna, Wendy, Amanda, Sara, Robert, Joey, Lupe, Alan, Karen, Ben and Elizabeth gathered at Aunt Phyllis's for Thanksgiving and our thoughts were with you. Wishing you a healing respite at Trillium Woods,
Cousins Alan and Karen