For anyone driving in this region, let me provide a warning:
Throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC red light cameras and speed cameras are all over the place. They are predominant within the Southern Maryland area and are all over Waldorf.
The red light cameras are pretty much self defined, but the speed cameras have some strange regulations.
Speed cameras are in designated school zones, however the days and times do not correspond to schools being in session. The speed cameras are active throughout the year, Monday-Friday (regardless of holidays) from around 7am to 6pm. Example: School zone speed camera at the school by my house will be active Christmas Day from 7am - 6pm even though school is out for the holiday.
Just thought I would warn everyone.
Ray
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Lodging in Waldorf
For anyone making arrangements to be here in Waldorf for the viewing and funeral, I'm afraid that the Casa de Arcement isn't up to guests right now. Spare bedrooms have been converted into medical supply storage rooms and I'm afraid that I might not be able to get them straightened out in time for any arrivals.
Here are some of the decent facilities in town that may accommodate you:
Here are some of the decent facilities in town that may accommodate you:
Hampton Inn Waldorf
Hilton Garden Inn Waldorf
Residence Inn Waldorf
Courtyard Waldorf
La Quinta Inn Waldorf
Country Inn & Suites Waldorf
Don't forget - If you have any questions/concerns, let me know: Ray's Email
Friday, December 20, 2013
Funeral Home Site
The funeral home has established a site updating the events for Barb. It can be found at Raymond Funeral Service
Dec 20 Status
Friday, December 20, 2013
Just finished arrangements for Barb.
On Friday the 27th viewing for the family will start at 4pm.
Just finished arrangements for Barb.
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Barbara Jean Kohlmeier Arcement, 64, Waldorf, MD
Barbara (Barb) Jean Kohlmeier Arcement of
Waldorf, MD died on December 19, 2013 at her residence. She was 64 years old.
She was born in Lyons, NE on September 9,
1949 and was married to Raymond J. Arcement, Jr. on July 10, 1970 in
Columbus, NE.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents
Kenneth and Lydia Lutz Kohlmeier.
She is survived by her husband of 43
years, Raymond J. Arcement, Jr.; son Eric Arcement and wife Victoria;
daughters Stacey Welchner, and Nicole Patterson and husband Michael; four
grandchildren, Kyle, Zackery, Nathan and Luke; brother Kenneth Kohlmeier and
wife Linda; sisters Sharon Carr and husband Harley, Edith Aerni and husband
Rich, Marge Wolfe and husband Mark.
Barb was a dedicated wife, mother, and
grandmother. She loved time with the
family and also enjoyed camping, sightseeing, and her church ministries. She
was a supporter of her husband’s military career and followed him around the
world for two decades.
Visitation will be at Raymond Funeral
Service, 5635 Washington Ave, LaPlata, MD on Friday, December 27th from 5-8
PM. Funeral service will be conducted
at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Bryans Road, 7365 Indian Head Highway, Bryans Road, Maryland on Saturday, Dec 28th at
11 AM with interment following at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman
Beantown Road, Waldorf, MD.
In lieu of flowers, tribute/memorial donations may be made to LCMS
World Mission at https://lcms.org/give/internationalmission.
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On Friday the 27th viewing for the family will start at 4pm.
There will be a luncheon at the church following interment
Love, Ray
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Dec 19 Status
Thursday, December 19, 2013
All immediate family members have been notified.
Barb passed this morning. Nicole spent the night here to tend to her medications, etc. and spent time just holding her hand. When we tried to administer her morning dose of medications, Nicole stated that she didn't need them - she was at home with her Lord.
It has been a peaceful week with no pain nor discomfort. She was comfortable, at home, and with family members.
All the kids came over this morning to be with me and I do appreciate it.
I am meeting with the funeral director tomorrow afternoon to make arrangements and will let everyone know what is going on.
May the Lord welcome Barb into His Glory and make her new body pain free and serving Him.
Love,
Ray
All immediate family members have been notified.
Barb passed this morning. Nicole spent the night here to tend to her medications, etc. and spent time just holding her hand. When we tried to administer her morning dose of medications, Nicole stated that she didn't need them - she was at home with her Lord.
It has been a peaceful week with no pain nor discomfort. She was comfortable, at home, and with family members.
All the kids came over this morning to be with me and I do appreciate it.
I am meeting with the funeral director tomorrow afternoon to make arrangements and will let everyone know what is going on.
May the Lord welcome Barb into His Glory and make her new body pain free and serving Him.
Love,
Ray
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Dec 14 Status
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Since her regime of liquid medications began Thursday, Barb has been resting comfortably. She has not exhibited any sign of pain or discomfort. Granted she is asleep most of the time with only a few moments of awakening. She has taken several sips of water the past couple days and a taste of Ensure - not too much nutrition though.
I finally broke down and let Eric spend the night with her. It was nice to get a decent night's sleep in my bed. He managed to medicate her throughout the night. Stacey was going to spend the night here tonight, but it looks like she managed to get the flu from Kyle. I don't want her here. Nicole has traded nights with her and will be here after her birthday dinner with Michael. She will be spending her birthday night with her Mom.
We must thank God for a caring and compassionate family. I'm not saying it has been easy, but with the Lord's help we have been hanging in there pretty good. The folks from Hospice keep telling me that we are doing better than most. It must be the training and persistence of Barb in putting our trust in Christ to help us.
Our pastor was here yesterday afternoon and annointed her with oil and of course we prayed over her.
I would also like to thank all of you for your prayers and support. I know it sounds shallow, but it really means a lot to us.
As always - Love,
Ray
Since her regime of liquid medications began Thursday, Barb has been resting comfortably. She has not exhibited any sign of pain or discomfort. Granted she is asleep most of the time with only a few moments of awakening. She has taken several sips of water the past couple days and a taste of Ensure - not too much nutrition though.
I finally broke down and let Eric spend the night with her. It was nice to get a decent night's sleep in my bed. He managed to medicate her throughout the night. Stacey was going to spend the night here tonight, but it looks like she managed to get the flu from Kyle. I don't want her here. Nicole has traded nights with her and will be here after her birthday dinner with Michael. She will be spending her birthday night with her Mom.
We must thank God for a caring and compassionate family. I'm not saying it has been easy, but with the Lord's help we have been hanging in there pretty good. The folks from Hospice keep telling me that we are doing better than most. It must be the training and persistence of Barb in putting our trust in Christ to help us.
Our pastor was here yesterday afternoon and annointed her with oil and of course we prayed over her.
I would also like to thank all of you for your prayers and support. I know it sounds shallow, but it really means a lot to us.
As always - Love,
Ray
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Dec 12 Status
Thursday, December 12, 2013
I wish I had more optimistic information to pass on, but here are the facts:
This past week has been hard on Barb. She hasn't eaten any solid food and has barely had water. She was spitting out her pills and I had to start crushing them and mixing with water and administering via dropper. She has had several bad nights of agitation and mantras and has been talking to her deceased mother now. I have managed to give her Ensure a couple of times this week for nutrition, but far from what is recommended.
Her nurse was over this morning and we went over a new routine for her. From her checkup the following was deduced:
- disorientation
- agitation
- talking with the unseen or dead family members
- not eating and drinking fluids
- complaints of heavy body and being tired
- increased desire to sleep
- dark urine output
- blotchy, purple knees
- incontinence
- restlessness and/or no activity at all
From all the symptoms she is now presenting, the nurse stated that she is in her final stage with maybe a week of fight left.
She is now off all her oral medications and is only on liquid morphine and lorazepam every four hours. Her personal needs now have to be tendered to in the bed since she is unable to get placed on the commode.
Please keep her in your prayers for comfort and no pain.
Love,
Ray
I wish I had more optimistic information to pass on, but here are the facts:
This past week has been hard on Barb. She hasn't eaten any solid food and has barely had water. She was spitting out her pills and I had to start crushing them and mixing with water and administering via dropper. She has had several bad nights of agitation and mantras and has been talking to her deceased mother now. I have managed to give her Ensure a couple of times this week for nutrition, but far from what is recommended.
Her nurse was over this morning and we went over a new routine for her. From her checkup the following was deduced:
- disorientation
- agitation
- talking with the unseen or dead family members
- not eating and drinking fluids
- complaints of heavy body and being tired
- increased desire to sleep
- dark urine output
- blotchy, purple knees
- incontinence
- restlessness and/or no activity at all
From all the symptoms she is now presenting, the nurse stated that she is in her final stage with maybe a week of fight left.
She is now off all her oral medications and is only on liquid morphine and lorazepam every four hours. Her personal needs now have to be tendered to in the bed since she is unable to get placed on the commode.
Please keep her in your prayers for comfort and no pain.
Love,
Ray
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