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keepmegoing 
10:34am, November 16, 2009
As you may have guessed from the title, Robert lost his battle with ALS today. When I got him up for the day this morning, I knew something wasn't just right. His face looked funny and there was absolutely no muscle tone in his legs when I did his range of motion. His speech was terrible and neither Chris nor I could understand him. I finally did get to understand with asking questions that he didn't want us to stand him for his transfer so I got the hoyer lift and we used that. He refused having his teeth brushed but, wanted his feeding so after brushing his hair and washing his face, I got his formula ready and hooked him up. I called hospice afterwards and the on call nurse got right back with me and I explained everything to her and she sent the nurse that was out in the field over. He never opened his eyes or anything when I disconnected him from the feeding tube and his breathing was very rapid. About 15-20 minutes later the hospice nurse came and in that time, his breathing had slowed way down and the color was going out of his face. His eyes were also starting to roll back into his head. I knew it wasn't good. She pronouned him gone at noon. Thank you all for your prayers and support and suggestions through our trials with this horrible disease. I will be back as my son is still in prison and of course, will now be joining a new group on here. I will touch base on here later in the week and let you all know how I am doing.
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Tears running down my cheeks as I write this. Such a horrible disease He's at peace now and doesn't have to suffer anymore. Prayers for you and your children
Love Kathy
countryblocks
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how hard ALS was for Rob and your family. :( You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
FallingStar
Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could say or do something to make things better for you. I am sorry I missed you on chat, my son was on the computer. If I could send you a big hug filled with all my love I would. Please let me know if you need to talk or if I can do anything at all to help you. You have been a good wife, companion and nurse to Rob. You are a special person and he knew that he was loved. Take care of yourself, I love you. I don't want to lose your friendship on DailyStrength but I will understand. You will still be my friend on Facebook.
Martha
2stressed
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Als is a horrible disease and he's not suffering no more. We just spread my dads ashes at the poconos over the weekend over a beautiful waterfall where he loved to go. Prayers are with you and your family.
Dana
danalan
Brenda I am so sorry for your loss, but at least now Rob is at peace. You are a strong and amazing woman and you showed such awesome love and perseverance in taking care of Rob...I am here or at FB if you need to talk...I am sending lots of love and of course prayers to help see you through. love, sharon
slc123
I am so sorry for your loss. Your strength is of pure encouragement. Just take some time for yourself and know that he is in a better place. I will be thinking of you fondly..
TeriP
Brenda, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Your strength and courage through this battle and all the other things you've had to deal with along the way have been extraordinary! You are an amazing woman with so much strength and grace! Sending huge hugs to you, Angel
innocencegone
I am so sorry to hear of your Loss. But, may you be comforted knowing you were an amazing wife and you walked your Hubby all the way Home. May the saints rise to meet him in Glory.
Give yourself permission to rest now, it has been a long hard journey.
Nan
keepingon
Thank you everyone!
keepmegoing
obituary and video slide show tribute can be seen at www.snowfuneralhome.net just look for Robert Klemish and click on him. There is also a guest book that can be signed.
keepmegoing
I know you expected this for a while, Brenda, but it's still a very sad loss for you and your family....Please take care of yourself...Love, Barbara
flmombs