steroids and opiates....

last night was a rough night- isaiah was not able to get any good rest, and he has had difficulty breathing for the past several days. we have a strong sense that we are quite close to the end- but again, it is extremely hard to tell.

we called the hospice folks to talk about the best way to approach the developments this morning, and a nurse ended up coming out. we coordinated getting some steroids that can relieve swelling in his airway, and some morphine, which can trick a body into thinking it has enough oxygen. isaiah is sleeping comfortably for the first time in what seems like a long time, and it is uncertain what will happen next.

as we've said before- in life, it is always uncertain what will happen next. we just happen to have a condensed microcosm of the human condition laying in his upstairs bedroom. a gift to us in so many ways- as you all are. we'll update as often as possible- and for now, we are strengthened by the quiet.