Jones Family Updates

  Katherine “Kathie” H. (Nealey) Jones was received into the arms of Jesus on February, 22, 2021. Kathie was born in Sacramento, California, on November 22, 1959, to John and Ann-Louise Nealey. She attended Sweetwater High School in Chula Vista, California, and graduated in 1977. In 1980 and 1983, Kathie and her husband welcomed their two children, Katie and Andrew Thomas. Later, as a single mother, Kathie worked to complete her Legal Assistant Certificate and excelled in her legal work. She was regularly requested on “rush filings” and special projects. In 1990, seeking to have her children closer to her downtown law office, Kathie enrolled them in City Tree Christian School. Kathie was involved in the school activities and would hear her children speak of Bible stories. She decided to attend church services at First Presbyterian Church. Later that year, She and the children were baptized by Rev. Paul Pulliam, and she became a Member of the Church. Kathie atten...

 Last night Kathie looked at me then slowly took her last, quiet breaths. She waited until I arrived and then moved into the arms of Jesus. Dave

After 3 weeks, Kathie had a pretty good day today. She followed me with her eyes, her cough has reduced slightly,   her temperature is a little elevated but overall I’d say she is more comfortable and resting easier. She is still amazing We appreciate your care, Dave & Kathie

  Friends, Kathie had a good day on Wednesday, I left about 8pm, but then 11pm-4:30am was not so good. I believe that she continues to have an upper respiratory pain or cough that wake her up; which leads to a sudden breathing anxiety; which causes hyperventilating and that cycle continues until we can break it with meds. Many times, I have no answer but to wipe a cold washcloth on her forehead and talk to her trying to calm her down. When Kathie is in this state, the emotional concern raises for all of the caregivers. Then without knowing what exactly is the cause… she calms, go to sleep and is peaceful. Prayer: wisdom to figure out the CAUSE.  Many years ago, I realized that my goal could not be to fix Kathie’s right brain injury. My job is to keep Kathie comfortable and advocate (be her voice) for her care. With that goal in mind, today, I gave her a warm hydrotherapy bath and washed her hair… she fell asleep in the bath. For some comic relief, she hears my bad french accen...

  Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. —Matthew 10:27. We increased some medications that helped "dry out” and reduce her cough, this translates to fewer coughing fits and greater comfort for rest. She responded well late last night and slept better last night. Thank you for strengthening us through the ups and downs of this illness… I’ve never experienced two weeks of such volatility as we care for Kathie. I feel happy to share our “ups” and regret when we go “down." As Pastor Jerry offered, “we will pray when you don’t have the energy.” And it is a Happy Valentines Day, her flowers are on her bedside table, Dave & Kathie   On Feb 13, 2021: Friday was a great day and I thought the cough was under control and we were moving on. Saturday, not so good, I was in very early to assist Kathie. When I have had a cough, I’ve tried to lay on my back and cough, difficult. Kathie has had a rough 14 days. I ki...

  After 14 days, I am pleased to say that this was a good day for Kathie. Her breathing, heart rate and blood pressure are all improving, she looks better and more comfortable. But when the coughs “attack,” she sounds like a distressed child. Good news is that she is coughing less, bad news is that it hurts her. I am thankful that my second Covid vaccine did not prevent me from being at Kathie’s side early this morning, a sore arm and low-grade headache were my only symptoms.  Kathie is healing slowly and moving toward some comfort, Dave & Kathie