Dear friends and family,
We wanted to share an update about our dad, LeRoy Harvey. He was admitted to the hospital last week after some confusion, and recent MRI scans showed changes in his brain that have shifted things more quickly than we expected. For now, he has chosen to transition back home with hospice comfort care to focus on peace, comfort, and quality of life. We want to reiterate that hospice does not necessarily mean end of life, but simply a desire to avoid aggressive treatments and debilitating side effects.
We're taking things one day at a time and don't know exactly what the coming days will look like. What we do know is that he is being cared for by a wonderful team, and we've been grateful to be by his side. True to who he is, his kindness and spirit are shining through in meaningful ways.
Over the past year and a half, he's continued to live fully after the previous surgery—staying active, connecting with others, playing music, and sharing in community. That sense of connection has always meant so much to him, and it continues to now.
When we asked what he'd want to share with you all, he simply said: I'd love to hear what's going well with everyone, stay connected with one another, and keep the conversation going.
We're not yet sure what the next steps will be, but for now we're focused on being present with him. We'll post new updates in the family letter at the top of this page as we're able.
If you'd like to reach out, he's open to emails at harvey48823@gmail.com. In the last few days there have been improvements in his mental state and he is able to have conversations. He is also looking forward to getting home and getting back to some sense of normalcy. You can also reach out to us directly. We appreciate your patience as we do our best to respond.
We feel truly blessed for the outpouring of support and love that our family has received in the past week—it truly means a lot.
With love,
Molly and Solomon <3
