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Hi~just wanted to welcome you to the site. Congrats on your Sept. scan. Wishing you all good things, and hope to hear from you again.
Jolene
Hi Ken…warm welcome from Minnesota. My dad was 71 when he was diagnosed. He received chemo, but would never benefit from surgery, cancer was discovered too late. I do know that had he been a candidate…he would’ve pursued it…ever the optimist.
I can’t offer you advise, but I can pray along with you.
Peace to you and your family,
JoleneMichelle…sending prayers and hugs to you, your dad and your family. Stay strong…and then give your dad lots of hugs from all of us.
Jolene
Deepest sympathies, Amy, to you and your family. Well done, devoted daughter. May you find comfort in your memories and see your mother’s reflection in your daughter’s eyes.
With love,
JoleneDear Janet, Joyce and Darla…your losses are so profound, there are never any words to adequately comfort you. They must have been such wonderful men to have been loved and adored by such amazing women.
The loss of my dad has been difficult, but I could never, ever imagine my life without my husband. At times I think of this, and I can’t even breathe. How terrible it is for you. It was my husband who suggested I bring dad home to live with us, it’s my husband who at times stays the night with my disabled brother, it’s my husband who will leave some flowers on the dining room table for no reason at all. When he leaves a dirty coffee mug on the end table, or tracks mud on my newly vacuumed rug, or forgets to mow the grass…I try to remember to thank God for the gift of having him, because I know it can be taken away from me at any time. Then I just want to hold him and not let go.
Dearest ones, I thank you for your stories. And the reminders of how precious life is. I suggest that when we all reach our heavenly home, we set a time for a big reunion…so that we can meet each other face to face with our loved ones…how joyous this time will be!
Peace be with you all as you mark your one year anniversaries. You have been so strong amidst your grief, and have so lovingly cared for the rest of us. May the memories of your treasured men bring you some comfort today and always.
Always,
Jolene
JoleneHi Sandy…glad that you found us, but I am so sorry to hear of your brother’s diagnosis. My father had other health issues, as well, including diabetes and angina. I can empathized with the overwhelming information you are receiving…especially when that information is so grim. There are some very savvy survivors and caregivers on this panel willing to share all their experiences with you. It is important to note that this cancer affects each patient differently.
I wish you and your brother peace and am sending lots of warm hugs.
Jolene
Oh, sweet Amy, I am sending you hugs and prayers for your strength. You are such a good, loving daughter. Your mother must be so proud to know you are with her during these long, intense hours.
May you find some peace during this most sacred time, as you prepare your beloved mom for her next journey.
Jolene
Hi Ed, and welcome. I am sorry for your diagnosis, but very happy you have found us. I lost my dad to CC a year ago. I was his caregiver-this website was a great support to me. I would encourage you to continue to share your thoughts, questions and feelings on this panel…and as importantly, encourage your family to do the same. This website, as I understand it, was created for all affected with CC: patients, family, caregivers, medical personnel, etc.
Please come often…open 24/7…and no waiting in line!Peace be with you and your family,
JoleneHi Sally, it’s nice to hear from you again. I’m glad you and your sister spent a great week together.
Please keep visiting. I have found that the panel not only supports patients with CC, but also family members, caregivers…and those of us no longer caregivers. It’s a safe place to share, to vent, to hope and to cry. No fear of rejection or disrespect, no matter what.
Peace to you and your family…good luck on the scan. What day will it be? We can all send good thoughts and best wishes.
Jolene
Hey, John…sending along warm welcome. The journey can be frightening, but the support and information here are comforting. You needn’t feel alone, we walk this path with you.
Peace from Minnesota,
JoleneJan, I am so very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. How wonderful to know that he went peacefully and proudly.
[When my dad was diagnosed, he and I made decisions together; he wanted to pursue treatment and wait on Hospice. Toward the end, when he was getting more tired, I asked him again about Hospice and he said he’d leave that up to me, that he trusted my instinct on when it would be appropriate. When he started cancelling chemo treatments, I figured it was time. You are correct. Wonderful organization. Unfortunately, dad died the following week.
We were, however, in the most fortunate situation in that, my cousin was a great support to me during this journey with my dad…and she is a hospice volunteer, as well as my dearest friend, the sister I never had. She lost her mother to breast cancer two years before my dad died. Another cousin had recently lost her husband to cancer. So I had plenty of Hospice experience, wisdom and council around me, if not the Hospice program itself. I am proud to say that my cousin also won the “Hospice volunteer of the year” award this year. My family was in good hands. The counseling she gave to me during dad’s illness, and death literally saved my sanity and my spirit as a caregiver.]
What a great tribute to your dad to volunteer at Hospice. I hope you pursue this call to serve Hospice patients and families. From your previous posts to your most recent post, I sense such compassion and wisdom from you. Your father is surely very proud of you and smiling down upon you.
Peace be with you and your family,
Jolene
