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  1. My Dad has successfullu fought stage IV cancer for one year. He returned to Florida and his friends from PA four weeks ago after the green light from his oncologist. He wa taken to ER and admitted for low blood pressure, chest pain and labored breathing (he needs oxygen on more and more often). They advised him to come home to PA and see his oncologist ASAP. They said there is nothing they can do. He had fluid in his bad lung and they said they think it is being created by cancer cells eating the lung itself. His one live enzyme was extremely high, but one cardiologist said that can happen after chemo and radiation (that ended at least 4 months ago.) Has anyone had any similar experience. I pray they are wrong and the fluid can be drained so he will breathe easier. He is such a fighter, he will never give in...but this time I am so scared. Please share any experiences with me...thank you...I haven't posted in months....I miss the support.
  2. I have been gone from the site for awhile. But all of you have been in my daily prayers!! So many new people to the site. It is such a source of strength. Life has calmed down a little. My divorce is final. The good news is Dad (stage IV) has gone through two scans and had great results. He is due for his next one Dec. 22 (prayers, please!). We feel so blessed to have each day as a family, so Christmas is extra special this year. All your prayers and support helped me so much and I know they helped Dad with the battle. His Oncologist told us he is a walking miracle. She said she knew he was a fighter, but he is doing amazingly well. Guess that proves the power of prayer!! He and my stepmom are planning a two month trip to Florida to see their old friends if the scan comes back with good news. He is so positive to be around. I thank God for each moment with him. What an inspiration he is to my children and me. What an inspiration all of you are to me!!
  3. Wow that is fantastic news!! Way to go Lucie. Enjoy this special holiday with your family. All my prayers for you.
  4. I've been gone for awhile..Life has thrown me some BIG curves. My Mom died two weeks ago (she did not have cancer.) My divorce is final Nov. 2nd and my daughter is now having the aftershocks from all of our strain and stress....My Dad has been holding his own thank goodness..but the last two days he has been wiped out. He as his scan on the 14th so please pray for good results. I know he is scared. My stepmom is so wonderful to him and to us so please pray for her also...she is a rock but I know it is so hard for her....Losing my Mom was terrible. I can't bear to lose my Dad too. As for my marriage....no one every told me anything could hurt this bad...I thank all of you for your prayers...MIRACLES can and do happen...my love to all of you..Sophia88
  5. Dad is in St. Louis at his yearly Naval reunion with his buddies. It was his goal to make it there and he fought the battle and made it!! My brother is there with our Stepmom and Dad. We flew them to Kansas City and my brother took them from there after several days of rest. He called today and is on cloud nine. His first onc. told him he would not make it this long and his second onc. inspired him....forgot the odds....He told me today that he knows now that anything is possible for him. I love that man. He is 71 and his spirit is so strong...He said he told the guys that he would host it in Pittsburgh next year and they had better all be there no matter what.....and I truly believe he will be here to host it....thank all of you for your prayers for Dad...keep fighting and keep believing cause miracles are happening...
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    A small update

    Jay..I missed that beautiful smile. A girlfriend..well that explains why you have been a little preoccupied..anyhow I LOVE IT when we hear from you so don't stay away so long this time...you are so terrific and special to all of us...okay sweetie..good luck with the lady and keep us updated on the romance and your life..luv ya guy
  7. I hope you find peace with whatever decision you make...I am sorry you have had a tough summer. Praying for a miracle for you my friend..take care.
  8. I am sorry for your loss. Take care and I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
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    Song for my dad

    Powerful Katie..very powerful....
  10. There is death after life and life after death...How do I know there is a God...because I have looked into the eyes of my newborn children and into the eyes of my dying grandmother and grandfather before each of them passed..those experiences alleviated all my doubts....just stop and listen to the silence for a moment...in that moment you will feel God's presence for he is always there....in my times of greatest pain when I felt I could take on no more...I have stopped and listened to the silence...in it I felt God's strength helping me to continue on......I now look into my Father's eyes knowing what may lie ahead for him and my family...I see in his eyes the soul of a man who now knows God..who once was an alcoholic and materialistic..but who is now humbled by the sight of his grandchildren and no longer owns anything...who now understand the meaning of life and of God...at a time when he knows his ultimate destiny is an untimely death....How do I know there is life after death and there is a God? Because I have stopped in the silence and allowed myself to feel God's presence....because when I could no longer go on...he carried me forward until I could....Cancer is not of God...but the unity and love that is experienced in the battle against it is...why then does God "allow" Cancer to be part of our lives....I don't think it is God who "allows" it.....but it is God who enables us to endure it as a family and fight the battle....may God bless you and keep you..and may you be still and know that he is God...
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    Lucie's Home!

    Sorry this is a little late..but congratulations on Lucie's return to the homefront Don!!! I hope you celebrated with some delicious ice cream!!! Tell Lucie I said I admire how she fought this one..she is one strong woman!! Of course Don she has one strong man also..you!!! It made my day when I logged on and read she was home with you...bless both of you..You are such a special couple..all my prayers!!
  12. In stage III he has a lot of chance to fight the heck out of this monster. He needs you to rally around him and help him with this battle. It is so tough and so hard on the family...it gives new meaning to the word frazled and stressed to the max...it is so unfair and so cruel..but trust me when I tell you that there are many victories in this fight...your brother can beat this thing with your help...please email me if you need any support...I have been through many battles and am willing to fight with my Dad so that we can have many many special memories as a family. Enjoy the good days and fight the bad ones with everything you have dear..your love will be a great source of comfort for your brother...I shall pray for you..this site is full of tremendous people who will help you and listen when you need it..take care..it is a rocky road but you can do this...
  13. I have been out of the site for awhile Shordy and just logged in again tonight. I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you were the very very best daughter to him that anyone could have asked for..I am sure your love enveloped him and gave him great inner comfort. I pray that God gives you the strength to get through his passing. Your stepmom is so fortunate to have you by her side. Bless you Shordy and truly may peace be with you and your family. You are in my prayers dear.
  14. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
  15. Thank all of you for your support and prayers. I am hanging on as best as I can and trying to say one day at a time. My son left for Cornell (first born) and my husband moved out...so it is is just my daughter and I...this coupled with Dad and our daily battle with this darn disease is just overwhelming on some days..My step Mom is wonderful with him. But my natural mother had her leg amputated two weeks ago and is going downhill.. She refuses to eat....My Dad says my Grandma use to say that God makes no bad days and that sometimes it takes a bad day before a good day comes....one step and one day at a time sweet Jesus...I am strong and I will make it...I just wish I could feel happy again somehow...thanks for the advice Faye....I am on Paxil CR and it does help..imagine what I would be like without it!!! I pray all of us beat this battle cancer has given us and our loved ones..it takes and takes...but it can only take what we give it emotionally...thank you for your prayers...I truly believe in the miracle of prayer... Sophia88
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