Rest in peace, little Snapshot.

Flowers

I thought a lot of times, people will send flowers or plants to a funeral, and never see them. So I took pictures of the ones I brought home.

Thank you all so much, they are just beautiful!!

Many of you expressed your gratitude for the blog these past couple of days. Let me tell you, it was nothing. Really. I'm so glad that you all used it and found it worth while. I wish I could have done so much more.

If the arrangement you sent is not pictured, it's because I didn't bring it home with me. They were all gorgeous and it was a knock-down drag-out to see who brought what home. =]

At any rate, for us here in the Nandell house (the younger) it has been the most difficult week. I can't imagine how difficult it will be for Bob in the coming weeks. If you have a free hour, please give him a call. If you're in the West Des Moines area, stop by.

Bob has a standing invitation to come to our house EVERY Thursday night for dinner. Nothing fancy, nothing special. Just come over and spend time.

IOW don't call or come over on a Thursday.

=D

Flower Arrangement from FHLBDM

The card says,

"For Dave Nandell:

May your memories

give you strength.

Your friends,

at Federal Home Loan Bank Des Moines

IT Department"*

*David's employer

Flower Arrangement from Dave and Tracey Foster

The card says,

"With Deepest Sympathy.

Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Dave and Tracey Foster"*

*David and Heather's next door neighbors.

Flower Arrangement from Doug and Livi

From Doug Nandell and Olivia Gatewood*

*Bob's nephew and niece. Uncle Charlie's Kids.

Flower Arrangement from the Stephens Family

The Card says,

"With Deepest Sympathy.

Donna Stephens,

Rich, Mary & Wade Stephens

Sandra and Family,

Bruce Stephens"*

*Heather's Family

Snapshot

It seems that all this time, little Snapshot the dog, has been holding out to take care of his Mama. Now that she is gone he has taken a quick downhill turn. The poor little fella can barely get around.

Bob is calling the vet on Monday.

You were a good dog, Snappy-doodle. Go run around the great big Barking Lot in the sky.

Diane's obituary

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/dclassifieds?Dato=20100916&Kategori=Obituaries&Class=30&Type=CAT1320&Lopenr=100900396&Selected=15

Diane passed away this morning at 9:01. Her family was with her until the end.

The visitation will be from 5-7pm on Friday Sept. 17, 2010
at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel
801 19th St.
West Des Moines, IA

(see below for map)

The funeral will be held at 10 am on Saturday Sept. 18, 2010
at Grace West Church
6820 Ashworth Road
West Des Moines, IA


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Nearing a finale....

Both the RN nurse and the health care nurse were here this morning to care for Diane. The compound ointment spread on the skin of the forearm so meds can be used without involving the digestive tract are working well and she is more comfortable. Right now she is nestled in totally clean bedding with a fresh nightie on, and old Snapshot the dog is on the bed 'guarding his momma.'

Friday update

As Diane's condition weakens we are ramping up the home health care nurse visits to every other day to assist in bathing, bedding. Also upgrading meds, particularly for supplies on weekends, which, it seems, is when downturns occur. -