Its not all about the meds. My aunt has been fighting cancer for the last 10 years. Earlier this year they asked her to do another round of chemo, even though the outcome positivity was only in the single digits. Her response was "no. Just no. I'm old and feeling like crap for 6 months with no likely long term positive outcome isnt worth it. Put me on the hospice list. I'm done."Thanks for the encouragement. To me, tithing is a vow to God. As is written, better to not vow, than to vow and break the vow. I made that vow about 20 years ago, and have continued to keep it no matter what. All the rest you said, I have done and am willing to do more of the same.
Right now, the hard part is glorifying God in our current circumstances. On Monday, at the doctor's office, my wife stopped taking all the antibiotics she has been on for the last month or so. The whole health story is long and tedious, short version is COPD, lung cancer survivor, brain tumor/cancer survivor, and living with pulmonary fibrosis, chronic pneumonia, mold and fungus in right lung. All the drugs made her a "zombie vegetable", alive but not living. We believe there is more to life and living than a just heart beat and brain activity. We agreed on dropping all the meds, and the doctor even said there is no way she could survive the 9 month treatment plan. James 5:14-15 has been on my mind for two days, and today I asked for the "elders" to come and anoint my wife, and pray over her. Later, James 5:11 was shown to me, as words of encouragement for both of us.
I am still struggling with "intentional sin" versus "unintentional sin" in my life. With the power of the Holy Spirit and God's grace, I have made some improvements in that regard.
Thanks for reading and responding.
I've lost track of how long its been. But its been FAR longer than anyone expected. So dont assume that "pulling the plug" on a treatment means certain death. Her longevity may surprise you.
As to the visitation. Is she vigorous/energetic enough for some cards or board games? If so, invite friends/church members over for a pitch-in/game night. Or movies? Streaming episodes of The Chosen? Sometimes just calling on the sick may seem burdensome and awkward to the volunteers. Give them a fun reason to come and maybe everyone will have a great time.