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Porter,
I’m so happy for you. Such good news. Hope to hear more good reports from you in the future.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaKris,
This sounds like a good plan. Give Mark a break and then go on from there. Glad that for today Mark is happy and feeling better. Hope this continues.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaMichele,
What you and the kids are experiencing, your feelings, thoughts etc. are “normal” under the circumstances. Yes, he is no longer in pain or suffering, but for those of us left behind it is never easy. Everyone grieves in different ways at their own pace. There is no right or wrong way to deal with it. It is what it is and we just have to take it one day at a time. Slowly things will start to fall into place. I don’t think we ever totally get over it, but we learn how to live with it and keep going. It will get better. It will never be what it was, it will never be the same, but eventually the good memories will out weigh the bad. He will always be with you through those memories and in your heart. He is no longer with you physically, but his spirit is never far away. Time does heal the pain and know we are all here to help and support you in any way that we can.
My best to you and the kids. Thinking of you.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaOh Kris,
I know exactly how you are feeling about the mustache. Jim too had his for many years and I can still remember the day I walked into his room at the hospital after they had shaved it off. It was so hard not to react. I just smiled and said something dumb like “Oh your clean shaving now”. I never even asked if it was his idea or theirs. I was shocked and also holding back the tears. We do what we have to do. What ever it takes. I hope things start to improve soon for Mark. You can do this. One day at a time.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaKris,
I’m sorry to hear all this. I feel so badly for both of you. Keep on ranting if you need to . We all understand and are here for you. I know how hard all of this is on both the patient and the care giver. I’m hoping that for all Mark is going through it is doing some good, too. Thinking of you and sending you both the strength to get through this.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaLainy, Doesn’t sound familiar. I lived on the south side and Jim on the north when we were in school and on the south side after we were married. Maybe he would have recognized the name, but I don’t ever recall that name coming up. Small world tho’, huh? Lived there most my life except for some time in California when Jim was in the Navy. Have only been in Plymouth about 20 years or so. One of my sons and daughter-in-law live in Milwaukee. The other lives in Plymouth. Followed us here.
Hi John,
Glad you have joined us, but sorry you have a need to. My husband was never on chemo either, so can’t really help you there, but I am glad the current regime is working for her and hopefully you won’t have to make a change, but if and when the time comes, there are many other options and I’m sure her doctor’s can help you with that along with suggests from members here of what worked and didn’t work for them. You will find this is the best place to come for help, support and information as this is a relatively rare disease and not much is know about it. That is improving though. I have seen many things change in the past few years and I am confident that will continue.
I too am a “neighbor” in Plymouth, WI. Originally from Sheboygan and have family and friends in Milwaukee and Madison.
Hoping for the best for you both. Keep us updated as to how things are going.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaDear Stella,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband. I totally understand how you are feeling as I too lost my husband quickly to this awful disease. There is no time frame to grieving and everyone needs to grieve in their own way and at their own pace. Only time can begin to heal your heart and soul. Try to take comfort in the fact that at least he is no longer suffering or in pain. He is in a better place. Keep him with you forever in your heart and memories.
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad & trying time.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaDear Tina,
I too am sorry to hear that your aunt Lori has passed on. Try to be comforted in knowing that she is no longer suffering or in pain. She is in a better place and as you said “dancing with the angels” Keep her with you forever in your heart and memories.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad and trying time.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaDear Lola,
I too want to welcome you to the group. Glad you found us, but sorry you had a need to do so. You will get a lot of knowledge and support here.
I agree with Lainy that a second opinion is a good idea. Please let us know how things are going with your mom. We care.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaDear Michele,
I am so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. You and your children have my deepest sympathy. Try to take some comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering and is at peace. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad and trying time.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaDebra,
I too want to thank you for being a hospice and also nursing home care provider. Also appreciate your taking the time to find this site and educate yourself about this relatively unknown cancer. We appreciate your interest and hope you will continue to join us in our discussions. Knowledge is everything and we will continue to share what we can with you.
Darla
Kristin,
I can so feel your pain and totally understand. For now just take it one day at a time. Spend as much time together as you can and treasurer every moment, but take care of yourself too. You will survive this. I am proof of that. Even tho’ it now seems overwhelming and impossible to believe. You will find you are stronger than you think you are. Is it fair? NO! Just enjoy what time is given to you as best you can. Along with having you there for him, his comfort and pain management are very important.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love & Hugs,
Darla
Thoughts and prayers are with his family.