Just saw this thread now. So, so sorry Jenny. Praying for you, Kevin and the whole family.

Oh man, Jenn. Jeez. $$tring of cussin’.

Oh, Jenn, that is so disheartening. I hope Paxlovid will speed things up. This virus!!! UGH.

This is all so rough. I think of you every day and send wishes for healing.

Whaaattt?? So unfair! Stay strong!

Oh Jenn, that sucks! I hope you got Paxlovid and get rid of it quickly. Sending hugs from afar.

I actually swore on your behalf reading your post. What the…?! I’m sorry. I’m sure that is causing complications with who will come to the house and who won’t and it’s the absolute last thing you need. I hope you’re doing ok. I think about you much more than I comment here lest you think I’m a stalker. But know there are a lot of us here pulling for you.

I’m so sorry that you are going through this Jenn.

Thinking about you Jenn .

Just wanted to pop in again to thank you all for the thoughts, prayers, and kind words.

I lucked out on Covid and only tested positive for a single day, though I did take a course of Paxlovid. Either it was a false positive (doubtful as 8 other people who visited got sick) or the combination of my existing immunity and Paxlovid made short work of the virus.

Kevin is defying all expectations, but he’s not eating much and sleeping a lot. He’s requested medical aid in dying (legal in California), so that process has been started, but it’s neither particularly easy to qualify (it’s possible to be TOO sick) or quick (there are many reasonable safeguards in place that take time to implement).

Every day right now is both a gift and a nightmare.

Saying prayers for you and your family. May your husband and his soul have a good transition.

Have thought of you every single day, keep checking Off Topic to see if more replies and if you still have Kevin.
I can see I think how you can have each day be both a gift and a nightmare. Sending strength through the ether…

Jenn, I think about you every day.

I am like many others I think about you and Kevin every day in this difficult time.

We're thinking of you, and hoping for you constantly, sweet Jenn. Very welcome that you got over COVID fast, and Kevin defying the odds is miraculous. May he get the medical aid you've requested asap. Much love. xo

My love to you all - thinking of you often. Sxx

I am so sorry you have to go through this. Wishing you and yours strength, love, and peace.

You have been through so much this past month! Praying for the time you have together and strength to persevere through this.

Oh I’m glad you passed through the covid quickly, Jenn. It’s a time to be together.

So much courage and dignity in that decision. May it be an option.
My thoughts and support continue, Jenn.

thinking of you Jenn, it must be a very difficult time. It must also be a great comfort to have the opportunity to choose medical aid in dying and hope that a living will is available too.

Thinking of you often, Jenn. Wishing you much strength and calm in the days ahead.

Thinking of you often Jenn. I hope MAiD comes through for you all in the way that is most helpful and compassionate for Kevin and all of you. A blessing and a nightmare for sure. Sending love and more love your way. X

Thinking of you often.

I am thinking of you. This must be a difficult time for everyone.

Thinking of you and your family, Jenn, and sending you strength and loving thoughts.

I haven't been commenting but I've been checking daily and thinking of you often. I hope the medical aid brings you both some peace. I can't even imagine how difficult that must be and at the same time, I wish it was available everywhere. Wishing peace and strength to you both.

Jenn, I'm so glad you didn't come down with an awful case of Covid on top of everything else. And yes, a gift and a nightmare would sum it up, for sure. I'm glad Kevin can avail himself of medically assisted death, and I hope the people who come to your aid are able to make him comfortable. My friend whose partner chose this route was so, so glad for it; although it was far from easy, it was deeply meaningful to everyone who loved D and even beautiful. Sending peace, love, strength to you and your entire family and friend group.

Just wanted to mention Nurse Hadley who is a hospice nurse had a book and an online presence. I have found her content comforting

Thinking of you and yours, Jenn.