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I have thought a lot about you and your family the last little while. I am so sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing, and pray that you and your children find peace knowing she’s in a place so much better then here, smiling down on you all.
Thinking and praying for you and your family.
Jen
I’m at a loss for words right now, but please know I am thinking and praying for you and for your father… you are an incredible daughter and I’m sure your Dad is incredibly proud of you. I wish you both peace in the days to come….
Jen
Pam,
I’m so sorry to hear that he’s not doing well, but he seems very much at peace with what is to come and I hope you also find peace in that.
Continue to enjoy this precious time, the car rides, and the conversations you have with him… those are the types of memories that will help to carry you through the tough times…
Thinking of you often…
Jen
I am in the EXACT same place you are Andrea – after finding out Dads results I had a few moments at work the next day as well. I’ve never been good at coping, and even though I thought I would be able to handle this, I definitely have a really hard time. Christmas will be tough for both of us this year… I hope and pray both our Dads make it to celebrate with us one more time, but it’s hard knowing they may not, or that it will be the last one with them. Even knowing this will be the last Thanksgiving weekend with Dad is upsetting to me.
I’ll be praying your Dad makes it to hear about the trip Andrea… try to concentrate on all the little moments you get to share with him while he is still here and doing well… take pictures, take videos, and make as many memories as you can, for you and for your son…. that’s what I’ll be doing here for myself and my daughter (who is 13 months).
Jen
Thanks Lainy – I can contribute my determination to stay as positive as possible in part to you and your own attitude… your posts help me daily.
Thank you as well Andrea – I thought I was all cried out for the day, but I guess not! I’ve been reading the posts about your Dad as well… seems they are very much alike. Will be thinking of you all in the days, weeks, and months ahead… such a tough battle for us all… patients and caregivers alike.
Jen
Don’t apologize – people are entitled to their own opinions and feelings, and you have as much a right to vent about them as anyone else does… people aren’t always going to agree with what you have to say, but it doesn’t make what you have to say any less valid.
I hope you and your husband can find peace in whatever decision you make, and his pain can be controlled…
Jen
Hans,
Thank you so much for your post – we have been wondering how she’s been doing. Glad to hear she’s up and moving around – I imagine she’s bored to tears, but good that she’s there and healing. She’ll be eating all her favourites in no time! Thinking of you all!Jen
I am so sorry for your loss… my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family right now. I hope you can find some peace in the fact that he is now cancer free, and watching over you all with no pain….
Jen
Can I ask where you are Inky? Sounds so very much like my Dad, except the age (he’s 59). We’re in Calgary. Dad just finished his 8 rounds of chemo and has had no other treatment, so unfortunately I can’t comment on anything else. We are waiting to see if they can see any changes on CT, should get results next week.
I hope your Dad can find some relief for his pain soon!! It’s such a tough battle for everyone involved – thinking of you all.
Jen
Kevin,
I am so very sorry for the turn of events. Please know that we are all thinking of you both, and feel our love surround you. You will be in my prayers tonight…Jen
Michael,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My Dad is 8 months into his diagnosis and I fear the day I have to face what you are now. I hope you can find peace in the fact that he is no longer suffering, and watching you and your children from a place far better then here. He WILL always be with you. I am thinking and praying for you and yours today….Jen
I am thinking of you and your family Kimmie, and so sorry for your loss… you are absolutely right though – she is at peace, with no pain, and surrounded by loved ones. We are all here when you need or want to chat.
Jen
Dad had an external and internal fitted at the same time. While the internal drains were working, having the external to help drain the bile (I can’t remember what his bili level was at, but well over 200), it helped to drain the “excess” bile quicker. He actually still has the external drain – I think somehow seeing the bile drain makes him feel better, and when it’s not working well he knows something is going on. No idea how the internal drains are now since he’s had the external so long (basically since he was diganosed in January).
You are right – it’s an amazing blessing that our Dads are still with us and as comfortable as can be expected… sometimes it’s so hard to see the positive side of things, but I think if we didn’t try, we would all lose our minds…
Thinking about you and your family….
Jen
Dad uses those little hooks people use for mountain climbing (carabiners) to hook the bag to his belt loops – you can get pretty small ones, and we found them at a dollar store. If he is wearing something without belt loops, he uses pins, much like Teddy. Both seem to work, but the carabiners are much easier to manage for him – easier to open and close.
