Diagnosis: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). A Journey

Today is December 18. George has been in the hospital since October 18, with the exception of 5 days after Thanksgiving weekend. It has been a hard stay this time. One, because it is so long. But also, because of the extremely discouraging news we received, George’s weakness and all the other challenges he is facing.

First thing I did after the serious talk with Dr. Loren was to call Father John and ask him to come and give George holy communion and the sacrament of Holy Unction. He came the next day and it was such a comfort to George.

Michael, my stepson, came as well and it was quite uncomfortable, because George had a question he wanted to ask Father John. And that question was: can I be cremated as an Orthodox Christian? Father John told him that he could do a funeral service over his body before he was cremated, but not after. So, that was good to know, but very hard for Michael to hear that conversation. But honestly, it’s a conversation that everyone should have at some point.

Anyway….more next time.