[Sandy H]

My first year of diagnose 03/01 I had a hospice volunteer to help me. She would drive me to appointments, take me out to eat as my husband was still working and I was too weak to do much. She was a wonderful source of support. She would come once a week but would call me every couple of days to check in. After two years she retired and I was offered to have a different one but at that time I was doing well and so didn't feel I needed one. She still keeps in touch with me. I asked about being terminal in order to have hospice and she said that is usually the case but it does not mean you can't and won't get better or you will die soon. I was and still am stage 111b and its been 5 years. Only God knows when you will die and no one else. I would recommend to use them, it will make your life much easier and don't worry too far down the road. Relax and enjoy each day. Take one day at a time. God Bless, Sandy