Up and downs with Dad

Well, contrary to what the doctors said, he is still hanging in there. They said he wouldn't last 2 days. But today, he did manage to stand and sit on the edge of the bed. We took him home today, hospice has come in, but nobody is sure how long it may be.. The sad part is he may linger like this for awhile now, we all made peace with the knowing the end was in site. Now, we have to wait and see what happens. He is talking out of his head, sees things that are not there. But his vital signs have stabilized, everyone is amazed he is still alive. But they see signs that are suggesting he may not live much longer, but evidently he is a very strong man. He stills say he doesnt want to live, but for some reason he keeps holding on. The doctors said they are really surprised, but it may be the high before the end. So the hard part now is the non-stop staying around the clock with him at his house, trying to find time for everyday things, life, our own families and being with him when he needs us. I know he is ready, he hasn't taken his normal heart medicine for 3 days now, so they say he will fill up with fluid in his lungs again. but at least we have hospice for now and they are such a relief, because they make it so much easier and are so helpful. So please keep praying for us and a peaceful ending.