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Dear Amy,
I too am sorry for what you and your family are going through. I have to agree. You deserve some answers & insight into what is happening & what to expect. I feel I did not get that either and wish I had been told more & known what was happening and what to expect. It all just went so fast. I am hoping that you can get some answers soon. As Lainy mentioned, I think for your Mom the most important thing right now is her comfort & keeping here as pain free as possible. I will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaDear Janet & Joyce,
I know that you two are here for me as I am for both of you. The one good thing that has come out of all of this is that I found this site and all of you. I noticed that beautiful moon last night too Joyce. It is comforting to think that we are all seeing the same moon, sun and stars. (some at different times than others) It makes for even more of a connection and what a lovely thought, Joyce, that our loved ones are looking down & watching over us.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaDear Elizabeth,
You have my greatest sympathy. I am so sorry you are having to go through all of this. I know too well how hard it is, especially when it goes this quickly. It just blindsides you. Before you can even adjust to what is going on it is all over. We just have to be glad that our loved ones did not have to fight & suffer from this awful disease for very long. Your Mum no longer has to endure the pain & suffering. She is at peace and will be with you forever in your heart & memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. Take care Elizabeth and know that we are all here to help and support you as you grieve.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaThanks Lulu,
What a lovely poem. I too have my moments. Some things just bring tears to my eyes, but now and again I still have a good cry. I am wishing for strength, comfort & peace for all of us here. I know we can all get through this together.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaYou are so right Joyce. I really do think that grieving is a very personal thing and is different for everyone. The closer you were to your loved one, the longer you shared a life together and even the circumstances of the illness and death can make a difference. There is no time frame for grieving. No right or wrong. We each must do it in our own way and our own time. I think that in time we will all find some relief. I don’t think it every goes away, but we somehow learn how to cope and live with it, hopefully remembering more & more of the good times and letting go of the things we could not control or change. I too am hoping for the grief to begin to subside for all of us. Just being here and also putting one foot in front of the other every day and taking things as they come, one day at a time. We will all get through this, together.
Love & Hugs To All,
DarlaLove & Hugs,
DarlaThank you Joyce and Lainy. I appreciate your kind words and loving thoughts. It is you and all the others here that have have kept me strong through the past year. Passing that along through helping and encouraging others who come here feeling lost and alone makes me feel as if there is still some meaning to my life. I am always thinking of you too along with everyone else here.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaHi Jolene,
Thanks so much. I spent most of the day with family & friends. Went out for breakfast and also for dinner. Made a toast to Jim and talked about him and the past etc. So I did have a nice day & kept busy, but the hard part is that you always have to come home alone to any empty house at the end of the day.
I hope you are doing OK Jolene and peace to you also.
Darla
Thanks Barbara,
Actually I did start to write in a journal about 2 months after Jim passed and you are so right, it does help to get all of those thoughts & feelings out. I am trying to stay strong and believe me, these boards & all of the wonderful, loving, caring people on them has really helped to get me through all of this. Only those of us who have been affected by this devastating disease can truely know & understand how it affects & changes your life forever.
Darla
Louise,
I too am so sorry to learn of your Mothers passing. Just know that she will always be with you in your heart & memories. As Joyce said, she is no longer suffering and at peace. Know that you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Darla
Hello All,
Janet, I know all about those teary moments and hope you are feeling a bit better. I too hope your trip goes well and you have a nice visit with your sister. I am glad you are having nice weather. Here it was only 40 degrees last night. It is still supposedly summer, but it has been an unseasonable cold one!
Pauline, It sounds like you have been quite busy in Italy the past few days. Winning the prize and giving it to someone who really appreciates it was a nice way to end your stay. I know how sad it is not being able to share these moments with Anthony. I know that some way, some how, he knows & is smiling.
Both of you be safe on your travels the next days. I will be thinking of you.
As for me, I am dealing the best I can. Just trying to get by for the moment.
I am thinking of everyone here who has chosen to visit & share with us. Hoping that everyone is doing OK. Everyone take care.
Love & Hugs to All,
DarlaDear Elicia,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, however it sounds like it was peaceful and although it went so quickly, at least she did not have to suffer long and is no longer suffering from this horrible disease. She is at peace. She will always be with you in your heart & memories. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this very sad time. Take care Elicia.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaI would also like to welcome you. You have come to the right place for help & support. I agree with everything that Lainy has said. I also can not help you with the chemo issue, but am sure you will hear from others soon that can advise you. Getting more opinions will help your Dad to make a better informed decision on how he wants to proceed from here. I am glad you have found this site, but sorry that you needed to. Take care & keep us up to date on your Dad.
Darla
Hi Eleanor,
I am a little late, but want to join in with the others welcoming you. It appears you have gotten some good advice and have a great daughter as an advocate for you. I am glad things are going better for you now than when you first signed on. Hoping to here more good news from you in the future.
Take Care,
Darla
