Flowergirlie

(((Max))) Warm thoughts and hugs to you! I feel your sorrow! Flowergirlie

It seems that it can always come kind of crashing in and get overwhelming to deal with. I hope you were able to celebrate your daughters birthday and cherish Brad's memories as well as your grandmothers. Sending you warm thoughts and hugs. Peace...Flowergirlie

I think sometimes it is all we can do to "make" it through a day but you all took good care of your dad and loved him up during one of the toughies. I know they are hard for the whole family so just the mutual supportiveness is what it is all about. I wish your family comfort during this difficult time. Hugs to you all...Flowergirlie

Perhaps a little late, but sending gentle hugs your way. Flowergirlie

I keep thinking that too...Is this really happening? I am sorry again for your loss. I hope you are trying to enjoy special memories to get you through the toughest times. Hugs to you and family! Flowergirlie

Mary, I am sending you wishes for comfort and strength during this most difficult time. I am so sorry that you are going through this and can imagine how lonely you feel without your Richard, and your vehicle. Please come to us to help relieve you from the emptiness you feel. We will listen and be here for you. I lost my husband one week and one day ago and could not have ever been prepared for the feeling of loss. We must embrace the memories and love the time we had with our husbands and let them rest peacefully. Where do you live? Maybe there are options to help you get around and interact with others who have something in common or have experienced loss too??? I would be happy to look into resources for you if that would help. Feel free to PM me. Peace...Flowergirlie

I am soooooo very sorry Randy! I wish I could take away your sorrow! Flowergirlie

I am sorry for the loss of your cousin. It is good that she was able to have a positive attitude. Peace and Comfort...Flowergirlie

We did have hospice and I am very thankful overall. It is true that they can help manage the pain better than a doctor who is not experiencing the situation as closely, as well as answer any questions you may have as the time gets closer. I am so sorry you are going through this. I know how hard it is, as I just went through it myself. Hospice will take care of difficult things that will arise that you may or may not have considered. Also, they come in and check if you need any medical equipment for safety. Truly, I could have appreciated having hospice a little sooner than I did but I am glad for having them when the time did actually happen. Peace and Comfort to your family...Flowergirlie

I told hubby's oncologist that hubby was dehydrated and NEEDED some fluids and he put in an order for IV right away. It did help him. I would ask if you can get Maurice some fluids to help him feel better. It can become so uncomfortable for them if they are dehydrated, especially since he is on oxycontin, which can stop the bowels from moving and the problems can progress from there. I really would not say you are being too concerned. Most of the time, in my experience, you have to be proactive and make sure things are being done that need to be done because no one else cares quite like you do. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Peace...Flowergirlie

Keep it Up Mitchell! You can do it. I am another one of those "If I can do it, anyone can" types. I had a love affair with smoking and had thought about quitting prior to hubby's diagnosis but couldn't seem to kick it. It has been 7 months now and I do not even think about it, or rarely anyway and it is a fleeing thought at best. I feel soooooo much better. It is amazing how after many years of smoking, suddenly it hits you that you can not breathe so well anymore and it really takes its toll. I am proud of you! Let me know if I can be of any help in your endeavors. Peace...Flowergirlie

Thanks to all of you for being here. I am getting through each moment the same as before, one at a time. My mom is here with me and the kids have returned to school. Life goes on but it will never be the same. I miss him so much! The first time I left my house to go somewhere, I felt like I was looking through different eyes and my surroundings seemed completely unknown to me. I have tried to be so strong and I do not think I am dealing with it yet. I will be back on here soon to be a support for everyone. I have to deal with some more of the heavy issues over the next couple days and it will be hard. Peace...Flowergirlie

(((Amanda))) I am so deeply sorry for your loss. We have both lost dear loved ones on this day. Peace and comfort to you. Flowergirlie

The love of my life has left to begin a new journey. He will be fiercley missed by our family. We have painfully endured seven months of lung cancer knowing that this was the probable outcome but fighting it with everything within us. He faced the past month in particular with such extraordinary courage and strength and engaged us all in the opportunity to experience an even different element of his being. In my early state of mourning, I still must pause and be thankful for the time I had with him, even though it was much too short. We loved each other passionately. Thanks for all of your support! Without it, I would have shattered in my fears. The support I found here helped me to gather strength each day to keep fighting. My youngest son wanted to say "Hi" and thank you for the support. He has read posts on here and smiled because of the compassion all of you have. If my husband was in bed watching me right now, I would tell him that I was on the lung cancer website talking to the girls and trying to help make a difference in someone else's life experience and that always made him so proud. Flowergirlie

The love of my life has left to begin a new journey. He will be fiercley missed by our family. We have painfully endured seven months of lung cancer knowing that this was the probable outcome but fighting it with everything within us. He faced the past month in particular with such extraordinary courage and strength and engaged us all in the opportunity to experience an even different element of his being. In my early state of mourning, I still must pause and be thankful for the time I had with him, even though it was much too short. We loved each other passionately. Thanks for all of your support! Without it, I would have shattered in my fears. The support I found here helped me to gather strength each day to keep fighting. My youngest son wanted to say "Hi" and thank you for the support. He has read posts on here and smiled because of the compassion all of you have. If my husband was in bed watching me right now, I would tell him that I was on the lung cancer website talking to the girls and trying to help make a difference in someone else's life experience and that always made him so proud. Flowergirlie

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Sending you much peace and comfort in this most difficult time. Flowergirlie

I do not have experience with clinical trials but I wish the best to you and your mom. I believe that you have to stay proactive with doing research on the internet so that you can have ideas and questions for whatever is to come next. Peace and comfort! Flowergirlie

I am so very sorry...I wish I could help more. Flowergirlie

When I met someone else that was going through this, I emailed the website link and expressed how much it has helped me through every stage I had experienced so far (AND OF COURSE CONTINUES TO!) I think it is a kind gesture on your behalf to just out it out there. Sorry about the news though! Peace...Flowergirlie

That was so beautiful...thank you so much for sharing your such thoughtful sentiments for your father. I imagined him to be such a special man from all of your posts. It is wonderful that you have such fond memories to hold on to forever. Peace and comfort to you as always! Melinda

You are not a wuss! I am here for you. It is hard to deal with, I am sure of it. It is good that you made the call. Please remember that I will talk to you, listen, hear what you feel and need to say, whatever you need...It will be OK. I struggle with the afterlife concepts too...I understand how hard it is to accept the loss...I am facing this too with the love of my life. Take a deep breath...think about the great memories with your mom and think about her hugging you and telling you it is going to be OK, one day at a time. Wishing you peace and comfort! Flowergirlie

GO get em Liz! We need some attention and funds on the cancer research side! Don't worry about negative comments...one would have to be either not paying attention or insane to not see what an imbalance our governments expenditures are on the "war" and otherwise! The governments priorities are certainly not mine nor are they in the best interest of most of the US population. I have seen and felt the effects of what I have been told is going to improve the situation. We have mediocre healthcare at best and while our "great divide" is fighting trivial issues the rest of us suffer having to deal with the REAL issues. Flowergirlie

Please keep us posted as to what is going on...I would think it is a good idea to get the additional tests so you have a clear understanding of what is going on. We are all here for you. Peace and comfort to you! Flowergirlie

Please keep us posted. It is important to have a good understanding of what is happening before any decisions are made.Peace and comfort to you and your mom. Flowergirlie

Welcome to this wonderfully supportive community. We are all here for you! (Better late than never, right?) Let me know if I can be of any help to you. Wishing you and your mother comfort and peace. Flowergirlie