For those of you who are reading the blog as a means to get an update on Jim and have not been directly contacted by the Ehrlich family, here is run down of what's happening:
Jim has been moved to a hospice facility, very close to home, where he is receiving top notch care. He has support around the clock in a very loving environment. Unfortunately, I have been asked not to disclose the location of the facility, out of respect for the family.
Each day, he is being heavily medicated to deal with his pain, but conscious. Soon they will increase the dosage as his pain increases. Most of the time, he will likely be asleep or resting peacefully. Please take comfort in knowing that Jim is surrounded daily by Chris, Lauren and Dana daily, as well as their parents, siblings, and closest friends.
Like I has posted a few days ago, your emails, postings, and cards are all being shared with him daily, so please keep it up. The family can feel your prayers and appreciate this immensely in this time of need.
If you would like to send a note to Jim or have something posted here on the blog, please email me at spellicy@gmail.com. In addition, if you would like to send a card or flowers to Jim and family and know their home address, please feel free to do so. But as I said in an earlier email, please do not call or come by the house, as they need time as a family right now and have asked that we all respect that.
Chris will bring the any cards or flowers to the facility each day when she visits with Jim. If you don't know their home address, please contact me at spellicy@gmail.com. Out of respect for their privacy, I will not be posting their personal information here.
Below is a note from Chris:
I'm doing a little better today. I had my first night of real sleep in over 2 weeks last night and it felt wonderful! (Thank you Ambien!) I've caught at cold, and it hurts to talk.
Thank you SO much for all your prayers--they are truly what's carrying me right now. If you've ever questioned whether or not God really hears us or communicates with directly, listen to this---Tonight I treated the family to dinner at TGI Fridays after visiting Jim.
On the way out of the restaurant my older brother Wes grabbed a handful of mints to disperse to us. I was staring up at the dismal sky sort of half-praying/thinking to myself that I'm going to be so lonely and scared without Jim, while I unwrapped my mint. Then something on the wrapper caught my attention. On one side it had the TGIF logo, and on the other it said, "Remember, you're not alone." God never ceases to amaze me!
I'm off to bed now, hopefully to rest my throat. I can't thank you all enough. You are the best group of friends a person could have. I love you all! Chris
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