HE'S DONE

 “John”, fifty-nine, had feel experiencing some symptoms a few months ago, which he ignored thinking it would probably resolve itself.  Six weeks ago, John, while riding his bike, crashed and hit his head.  It was at that time that he told the doctors about his symptoms.  After many workups and tests, it was discovered that John had a rare brain disease. 

John has been in a rapid decline to where his wife, “Rachel” is seeing daily changes.   A week ago, John told Rachel, “I am done.”  It was then when he made some powerful decisions regarding his comfort and care.  

John now spends most of his days in a deep sleep.  He likely only has days to live.  Fortunately, Rachel has a strong family support with many friends surrounding her.  She is doing her best in trying to process all of this; saying, “I am only forty-eight and never thinking I would be a widow at this young age.”  

She is supporting her husband in doing things his way.  It is so surreal to her as just six weeks ago, she thought he was fine.  Rachel will reach out to her family and friends as needed.  That is the route she must take to help her through some rough roads ahead.

 

HE’S DONE

 It is happening too quickly.

Just six weeks ago, she thought he was fine;

but then he crashed his bike hitting his head.

His secrets no longer safe inside.

 

He had been having some symptoms,

which he kept only to himself.

She was angry he didn’t share;

thinking then, he would still be alright.

                                                                                            

It is a rare brain disease.

There is no treatment; no cure.

The decline is always so rapid;

giving no time to think things out.

 

His 60^th birthday is in two months.

He was talking about what he wanted to do.

Now it is likely he won’t see next week.

His time is coming oh so fast.

 

She moved him into a facility today.

No longer able to care for him at home.

Now speaking mostly with just one word or two;

he is bedridden and totally dependent.

 

He has no fears about dying.

He just wants to be in control.

He is Atheist with no afterlife beliefs,

but has come to accept it all.

 

Four days ago, he stopped eating.

He stopped drinking water as well.

He’s not able to control his life,

but now has some power over his death.

 

“I want this over now.

         I am done.”