Family is Tough Sometimes
To my reader's, I thought I should come here and blog about recent events. My brother-in-law has been diagnosed with stage 4 non-alcoholic liver disease aka NASH. I do feel like I know nothing about this horrible disease. However, I probably know more than you , my reader, just because I am learning about it as I go. He sleeps a lot due to the ammonia levels in his system. He's extremely jaundice, which for anyone who doesn't know, he looks yellow, including the whites of his eyes. Today seems to be a good day. He seems very alert and less confused than other times. Some days he is not alert, and can barely function. We've called in hospice and he is currently under their care. I never thought I'd be 38 years of age and dealing with hospice for a brother! It's overwhelming to say the least. So much to do, learn and ask. We've received some great things from them to help him around the house to be independent. He is a guy that desires to be independent so...