It's been a few weeks since my last post, and Dad is getting weaker. He has been so brave so far, and hasn't complained, but yesterday when I saw him he said he had almost had enough. He was so active before this wretched illness took hold, now he is afraid to move because each time he does, he has a coughing fit and ends up struggling for breath and completely exhausted. He's not really eating a great deal now, so Mum is also losing weight and looking worn out. Friends are all being great, visiting to keep his spirits up, but some days he can barely get out of bed. I feel so helpless - and terribly guilty because a few weeks ago hubby and I went on a (long awaited, and saved-for) holiday to celebrate a special wedding anniversary and had a fantastic time ...
Apart from the obvious, like cooking nice things to tempt both of them to eat, visiting as often as we can, talking on the phone when we can't - does anyone have any suggestions for how we can help? Is his medication making him depressed? It's horrible seeing him so upset. Part of me thinks that it would be best if it was over soon, but how can I even think that? :-(
