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I'm so very sorry. Mike fought long and hard, and you did everything to help him.
God be with you in these dark days.
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Sounds like most of the activity is possibly related to your procedure, not disease. Which is good. If they're right.
If it were me, I'd want a different "read" on this scan, the CT mentioned, and your last prior scan. With 2 opinions, you'd feel better about "wait and watch" on the trouble area, or convinced that a biopsy is worthwhile. With only one wishy-washy opinion...well, this sort of thing can keep you awake at night.
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I've had a lot of dreams of my mother being with me in normal life, but dead. Walking around, talking and laughing, but dead. She knew she was dead (I'd always ask her), and I would worry about how long she could stay, and how would she get "back".
The dreams were somewhat distressing, but they have lessened with time.
Your mind is struggling to come to terms with your loss, and dreams are part of that. They need to be expressed, just like tears.
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I'm so sorry. Losing a mom is awful, and Fay was priceless to all of us.
Be good to yourself.
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Get better soon, Rich!
I'm sure the hospital staff is learning something from him in the meantime
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I know Fay has finally gained release from her broken body, but it still hurts. She was beautiful, unique, and so full of spirit.
Praying her family will make their way through the next few days as well as possible.
Fay, I know you didn't want a memorial, but I have a feeling there's a big "Welcome Home" party somewhere in heaven for you.
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Prayers going out for Rich. Hope he's recovering well.
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I started a thread about what your loved one might do in heaven. I think it belongs in Grieving, but figured a note about it here might help. Go tell us what someone you know in Heaven is up to!
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The comment Patkid made about my mom teaching Brian to sing made me think.
What would your loved one be doing in heaven?
I'll start. My mom would be in the vocal choir, the bell choir, maybe checking out the guitar section. She'd dabble with the piano. She'd be the one telling the new musicians that they can do it!
Mom would look up her family members, of course. She'd straighten out her relationship with her mother, and tell everyone about Patrick. She'd be cooking a big meal - someone else will clean up after, since this is heaven. They'd play cards after the meal.
There would be lots of laughter and joking. Mom would be showing off her sense of the ridiculous.
Later on, she'd visit the artists. She'd draw and paint, maybe sculpt. Knitting, with someone else to sew the pieces together. Soap making, jewelry making, ornament making would all get their turn.
Of course, the library would be another favorite place. Imagine all of eternity to get to all those books...
Mom would have questions for God, and would have no problem asking.
Can't forget her fishing spot - where she could sit and look down on earth while she's fishing, to keep an eye on all of us.
There would be no shoes in Mom's heaven. Lots of chocolate. Since her body would be young again, she'd play a little tennis, do a little biking like when I was a kid.
Iggy, our family dog, would be right near her. Mom would give him gift-wrapped bones so everyone could laugh at him shredding the paper off, like he did every Christmas.
Just like on earth, Mom would never run out of things to do, people to see. Eternity will suit her just fine.
So...what is your loved one up to in heaven?
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I'm so sorry for the pain you feel, and I understand it. After my mom was diagnosed with brain mets
(huge ones, at that) we knew that with her type of cancer it was only a matter of time. It's ok to grieve. It's ok to be sad. It's normal to have dreams of "impossible". Tackle treatment and possible treatment however Ken wishes. And take note of whatever strikes you as worthy of remembering.
Cancer is a weird dance of hope for a cure and memories that will sustain if a cure is not to be.
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Overall, great news.
Make the ice cream count - get the good stuff
.May you have many, many years of careful checkups.
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Sounds like gallstones are causing some problems (dark urine, temp).
Sad to say, but it is sometimes necessary to be a noisy, annoying advocate. Keep at the doctors. Change doctors if you get no results.
You're doing a great job for Thomas. Keep it up. God helps those who help themselves - and I'll keep you in my prayers.
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Oh, Fay. I pray for your comfort. There aren't words good enough for what else I wish for you.
You remain an inspiration. May God's presence be felt by you and your family.
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Lint! Lollipops! Listerine, legos, leftovers...
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Yikes! I guess this wasn't on the list of things you WANTED to do in this lifetime.
"May you live in interesting times" is a curse.
Hope you have some boredom headed your way
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Lilian, I'm so sorry. Call the airline and ask for a "compassion" fare. And ask your doctor for an anti-anxiety med for the flight. Remember, it's much safer than driving, no matter how it feels
.If you can't get anything from you doctor, take some Dramamine.
You'll be in my prayers.
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Try Lansinoh-type lanolin - look in the drugstore with the baby supplies. It's used by breastfeeding moms for cracked nipples (yes, it's as bad as it sounds
). There are usually store brands which are cheaper. It's highly purified lanolin, very thick stuff. It will stain, so put old socks on afterwards. I haven't seen anything which can withstand this treatment - including the monster calluses on my feet. A little goes a long way. It's great for chapped lips, too - but like I said, it WILL stain so be careful. -
Gail, I found your five pounds (and they brought some friends
).Seriously, though, I hope your scans are perfect. Try some Fisherman's Friend cough drops - they're nasty enough to scare most coughs away. They also come in a sugar-free version to spare your teeth the constant sugar-bath.
As the mother of 2 little germ factories, I know how impossible it is to avoid these "bugs". Fell better soon.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. It really shows in the photos how much your mom loved her grandchildren.
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To Paradise
in GRIEF
Lily, that's simply beautiful.
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Fay, have you tried the patch (fen something - can't remember the name)? It worked well for my mother when she started having trouble swallowing - kept ahead of discomfort. Also, it didn't cause drowsiness.
So many times, it seems your medical support has not been there for you. I pray you have someone truly gifted to help you now.
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Fay, I'm so sorry you have to deal with rx allergies in addition to the other problems. Not fair!
Sometimes things change, though. My mom was very sensitive to all morphine-related meds for years (I remember one memorable encounter with a prescription cough medicine which was supposed to be ok for someone with morphine allergies
). She took percocet on an as-needed basis every day after her diagnosis, and liquid morphine at the end with no problems.I sincerely hope you have someone very knowledgeable and empathetic who is helping with your medications. You're such a wealth of information for us all - you deserve a real superhero to help you now.
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My mom always said wakes and funerals were for the living, not the dead. You choose whatever you want!
And I'm sure there will be a helluva party in your honor.
I'm so glad you are able to write and talk to us - those of us who are caregivers really need to hear such plain talk, because some of us are caring for people not able to speak so certainly about their wishes.
Prayers that God will take you very gently by the hand when the time comes.
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Are these the signs of lung cancer?
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Get to a doctor, but don't panic.
I have personally experienced a "self-perpetuating" cough. The cough irritates the throat, which causes more couging, which causes more irritation
. Try a humidifier (or long showers) to ease dryness. But get to the doctor. Your health is important.