Don Wood

Ry, that is terrific! And encouraging to those like Lucie who are about to go on the med. Celebration time, come on! Don

Sophia, depending on where the radiation was focused, the throad or esophagus may have gotten radiation. My wife had the same problem swallowing and we just stocked up on a lot of liquid and soft solid foods. She is okay now. Blessings. Don

Cathy, you got it. Don

Sorry that your dad is so desperate that he is resorting to the measures you described. I believe the course is set and will proceed no matter what he does. It is very difficult to lose a life partner, and he knows that is going to happen in his heart. Right now, he is grieving for himself at the inpending loss, so he is doing things that do not make sense. I hope you can hang in there with them both. I know it is hard on you. Don

Thanks, Christina. I enjoyed the website and seeing the pciture of Chris and all his accomplishments. His works make him immortal. Don

Now what is the big deal about forgetting little things? Now, what was the point I was going to make? Don

Good to hear from you, Ginny. Thanks for the update on Earl. Looks like things are on the positive side. Great! Don

What a mom! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on her. Don

Christina, that is a normal reaction. It is good that you can see the humor in it, even now. As has been said, time will take care of this. Just give yourself the needed time to grieve, heal and move on. Blessings. Don

Christina, yep, moms can make their children feel guilty. I remember my mom doing it and I have seen my wife do it with her children. I think it is a mom thing. Having said that, you do have the strength, and you can ask God for more strength, to be your own person and act as an independent adult. You don't need someone to run interference for you, although that has been nice. It is not unreasonable to ask your mother and others to treat you as the adult you are. Good luck. Blessings. Don

Rana, prayers coming your way. Don

Sara, what a neat idea! It will keep your husband as part of you all. But don't put him away just yet! It is nice of you to offer others. Don

Lance has forged into first place! And here comes David! What a guy! Don

Christina, I think legally you can change your name to anything you wish. I agree that you might wait a little while and not make a major change until you are emotionally more settled. If you still feel that way later, then you should move on it. Blessings. Don

Again, thanks everyone, for your support and good wishes. We are having a great weekend just enjoying life. And hoping Hurricane Claudette doesn't darken our door. Love to all, Don

Michelle, so sorry for this turn of events. But I wouldn't give up on him yet. Actually, I met a cancer survivor a few years back who had graduated from Hospice! In any event, my prayers are with you. Don

Michelle, I can't answer about pneumonia, but my wife had something equally dangerous especially when undergoing treatment -- septic shock due to staph infection. She was in intensive care for five days and in a regular room at the hospital for seven more days in December. She was critical at one point, but she came through fine. She has been out of the hopsital since. Just finished her treatments, and now on maintenance program to prevent LC return. I pointed out to her when she came through the septic shock that this proved she could fight the disease. Wish you and your husband all the best. The hospital should be able to heal his pneumonia. Don

Hi, Carol! My wife coughs but she has asthma. The asthma has been aggravated by the chemo treatment and radiation. She uses a nebulizer to open up her sinuses and passage. It has gotten better with time.mpw that she is off the treatments. As for his appetite, it is important to keep up nutrition and liquid intake. Both can be taken care of with things like Ensure, smoothie milkshakes and the like. I had to pour those down Lucie when she was in the non-hungry stages. Good luck. Don

MJ, welcome to our board and the family here. Thanks for sharing about your mom. I am sorry you had to lose her. As you say, she is your special angel. Keep in touch. Don

Hi, Grammy and Brampa! Don't worry about "inoperable". When my wife's lung cancer was diagnosed in October, there was very little tumor in the lung -- it had all spread to her bones. A biopsy of one of the bone mets was how they actually identified the culprit. She is nine months out from diagnosis now, and under a maintenance program. Our best wishes to you two. Don

Debaroo, that is wonderful news! Thanks for updating uson so positive a turn. Celebrate! The light is shining bright! Don

Special days will be very painful for a while. It is part of remembering and going through the grief process. My prayers are with you. Don

Christina, take your time. Grieving takes time. Know that you have a lot of caring and support here, so keep plugged in. Blessings. Don

Hi, Larry, and welcome aboard the board. Thanks for sharing your wife's scenario. It sounds very promising. Keep in touch. Don

Jay, glad to hear the fever is gone and you are feeling better. Take it one day at a time. Thanks for keeping us posted on you. Keep plugged in for support. Don