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Cheryl, I'm so very sorry that your family has come to this point in your journey. I can tell by your husbands picture he is a very special man. It breaks my heart that such a special man is being taken from his family to soon. My prayers are with you and your family. Denise

Cindy, My sympathy to your family on the loss of your Father-in-Law. Hold on to the memories and that he is at peace now. God Bless, Denise

So happy to hear that your have decided to give it a try. Many prayers that everything will work out just find. You both will be so happy with your decision. I agree this baby will be beautiful!!!! Denise

Dear Beth, I'm so sorry you had to go through so much with Bill at the end. I know how stressful it is to watch someone you love pass away. It truely seems overwhelming to be responsible for their care too. It is amazing the strength we have within us to handle these times. It is so comforting to know that Bill saw people he knew before he passed. My Dad also saw loved ones before he passed. I knew he would never be alone. He would go from our loving arms to theirs. I pray that the Lord will give you strength in the months ahead. Be kind to yourself and know that I will always be here to listen. Denise

Martha, I know the pain you are going through right now. My family went though the same pain only one week ago today. Hospice told us to give my Dad 20 ml of morphine every hour, but we just could not do that. We felt like it would speed up his death and we knew he did not want to leave us. Since I was the one giving the medicine I could and would not give that much morphine unless my Dad needed it for pain. We gave him morphine every 4 hours or when pain increased. Everyone raves about hospice, but during his last day with us hospice was really of no help. They provided us with the meds and left us on our own. They never told us what to expect or how to handle things. We thought they would stay with us until the end. It was stressful for us to deal with his care and our emotions at the same time, but in the end he died peacefully with us all around him, just what he wanted. I will be praying for your family. Denise

Dear Holly, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know the pain you are going through. I'm so sorry your Mom did'nt get more time with your sweet baby girl. It just isn't fair, but your Mom will go on in her. If you ever need to talk please PM or call me. We can help each other through this heart breaking time. Denise

My Dad went to heaven tonight at 6:50 pm. He was in his own bed surrounded by his loving wife and four children. A piece of my heart went with him, and nothing will ever be the same. I miss him already. As I was laying in bed with his body tonight, the last 15 months of chemo, radiation, doctor appt., and scans flashed before my eyes. All I could think about is what I would give for one more appointment to take him to. I hope he knows how much I loved him, and how hard I tried to find something to help him beat this cancer. I had the best Daddy in the whole world. Tonight I'm sleeping in his "World's Greatest Grandpa" sweatshirt. The one he is wearing in our avatar picture. He truely was the "World's Greatest". Thank you all for the love and support you have given me over the past year. I thought about you all so much in the last few days. This is truely a wonderful site. Denise

Just wanted to thank you all for your prayers and comforting words. My sister got here at 9:00 pm last night. Dad made it through the night and is very peaceful right now. He had a rough time last night, but all the medications hospice gave us helped settle him. Don't know what to expect for today, but whatever it holds for him I will be here for him. Please keep praying. I can't tell you how comforting it is for me to have all my friends here at lchelp praying for my family. I love you all and pray for Gods blessings to you all. Denise

Just wanted to let you all know that my Dad is not expected to make it very much longer. He took a turn for the worse yesterday and has been going down ever since. He is having trouble breathing and disorientated. Hospice has been here and the Minister. I really can't believe this is happening. Sometimes I feel so incrediably sad and then I feel alright. It is so hard to watch your Dad die, yet in some strange way I feel at peace with it. Last night he was staring into space and my Mom asked him it someone was in the room with them. He answered yes there are a lot of people here. He said he knew some of them. She asked him it he saw his Dad and he said yes, then she asked about her Mom and Dad, he said yes I see Mary and Dominick. He said my Grandpa Dominick was driving a bread truck. My Dad drove a bread truck route for many year. Dominick was coming to get him in the bread truck. They are all there waiting for him. He said he saw people he didn't know there too. I bet Brian and Bill and many others were there waiting for my Dad. Please pray for a gentle passing for him. I hope he can hold on until my sister comes to town tonight. Denise

I agree with Joannie. Your child would be so blessed and so loved. I think if you both want this you should go for it. It won't be easy, but it will be sooooo worth the effort. Go with your heart a baby is a gift from God. You two will make wonderful parents! Denise

More prayers for Connie. Denise

Dear Pat, Words can not express how sorry I'am to hear this news. My heart is breaking for you, I know how much you loved Brian. I pray that the Lord gives you strength and comfort in the days ahead. God Bless You. Denise

Sorry can't help with your questions. I will be praying for a sucessful surgery for your Mom on the 9th and strength for you to make it through all of this. I know how hard it is to take care of a sick parent and your own family. You are doing a great job! Denise

I will be praying for you and Bill's Mom. It seems so unfair when families get hit so hard with this beast. Denise

I spent the night with my husband, two kids, and Mom and Dad. We had a very special night together. We had a wonderful dinner, watched a couple of hockey games (Dad's favorite thing to do),played a fun family game all together, and watched the ball drop. Dad actually stayed up to ring in the New Year. I was able to see him smile a few times, which made my night. I will forever have these memories, no matter what 2006 brings for my family. Denise

I'm so sorry all this is happening to your family. Life just does not seem fair sometimes. Your Mom sounds like one amazing lady. I will keep your family in my prayers. Denise

Happy New Year to everyone! 2005 was the worst year of my life. I will be happy to see it go. I'm very thankful that I will be able to ring in another New Year with my Dad. Denise

My Dad has arm pain also. I have wondered about bone mets too. He uses a heating pad, and receives massages from hospice. They seem to help with the pain so I don't think it is cause from mets. Denise

I'm so happy everything went well with the birth of Caroline. She is sooooo CUTE! I love the pictures. I'm very sorry you had to call in hospice for your Mom. I know how hard that can be, it seems so final. But my Dad has been in hospice for three months now, so don't ever give up hope. I hope your Mom gets to spend lots of time with Caroline. Denise

Dear Pat, My prayers are with you and Brian. I wish there was something I could do or say to help you both. Denise

Way to go Cindi! Thanks for all your support! You are a very special person. Denise

So sorry that your Dad has brain mets. My Dad had two mets sucessfully treated last October. He had Cyberknife on them and everything went really well. The doctor told him they can control the brain mets it is the lung tumor that has caused him to be in hospice. There are a lot of people doing very well with treated brain mets on the board. You are right not to pay attention to stats. I wish your Dad well. Denise

Praying you find an answer to the pain. Denise

Dear Pat and Brian, I'm so sad to hear this news. I pray that Brian continues to exceed expectation, and that your family has a loving Christmas. It sounds like Brian and my Dad are on the same path right now. I know how hard this is for you, I see the pain and suffering in my Mom's face daily. I hate this cancer, it takes such special people away from us and destroys the ones left behind. I hope your family makes some wonderful memories this Christmas. Denise

I was wondering if anyone has heard from Hollyanne. She was scheduled to have her baby girl on Monday. Just waiting to hear the good news, and hoping her Mom is doing well also. Denise