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Prayers for love and peace for you and your family, Fay.

I know this idea may bother some people, but there are tiny "keepsake" urns and pendants which are meant for a small quantity of ashes. Beth, I'm sure Bill is smiling as he watches over you. Hope your trip is beautiful.

So sorry to hear this. I'll keep your family in prayers.

Could Ken be having gallbladder attacks? I got an infection when gallstones blocked the bile duct, and my liver counts went way up - urine was dark brown! Just a thought. Hope the test reveal better news.

Erin, I'm so sorry to read of your loss. You obviously had a very special mom and a great relationship with her. I'd agree that you don't "get over" such a loss. You WILL learn to live with it, though, because your mom taught you how to be strong. Remember that late pregnancy brings its own emotional turmoil - you'll feel better after the birth of your son. Try not to make any big decisions now. We'll be here for you.

So glad you're going home, Fay. Hope you will be comfortable. I'm still having un-nice thoughts about your general contractor and Nurse Ratchet. Hey! Maybe the contractor could do some work for her ! Or perhaps their photos in the bottom of your commode... Anyway, glad you're getting back to where you belong.

Losing someone to lung cancer is a horrible experience. I pray your mom will see brighter days ahead, and you will too. My dad says TTFF is what helps the most - Time, Talking, Family and Friends.

I'm so sorry things aren't working out better. Check your local hospice organizations - one near us had a program for people who were seriously ill and in need of help, but not ready to give up aggressive therapy. My mom actually stayed on that program to the end - her insurance was very good, so there was no financial reason to change. If your insurance will cover it, home health care might help, also. You're in my prayers.

Sounds like the oxygen company is not the same as the hospice org. However, any time you have delays that don't seem right, call back! Part of the job of the hospice org. should be make sure problems get taken care of. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Be nice, be polite, but be persistent.

Sad to say, but if chocolate were a cure for cancer no cancer cell would've been found within a mile of my mom! Then again, maybe that's what helped her get 2 years out of an extensive sclc diagnosis. The last thing I fed her was Ben n' Jerry's Chocolate Brownie.

I'm so sorry Joel had to experience such pain. Prayers for you and your family.

We're supposed to have a memorial service for Mom tomorrow at their old church. I ordered a full sheetcake, the handbells are playing (Mom's username was "bellringer") and we have family traveling from out-of-town. And a blizzard is supposed to arrive overnight. AAUURRGH! I know it's not the end of the world. And I'm lucky enough to have a freezer big enough to hold the cake. But it's frustrating.

Just wanted to add, even though this won't help in Fay's case, that stair lifts are a great option. My mom had one for the last 7 months of her life. The company gave us a choice of rental or purchase. If you started with rental and decided to move to a purchase, up to 3 months' rental fees would be deducted from the purchase. The lift was professionally installed, total simplicity to operate, and quickly removed after Mom passed. Personally, I think the @#$%! general contractor should swap houses with Fay.

This is heartbreaking. This is criminal. I hope Fay's family sues the contractor out of exisitence. Fay, I still pray the hospice people treat you with love and respect, even though it's not home. No pets? The hospice facility near me allows them. I'd suggest smuggling, like Dad used to do with Daisy, my Mom's dog, when she was in the hospital. Fay, you remain a heroine to me.

Oh no no no. Fay, you've fought so very hard and brought light and inspiration to so many of us. I pray your hospice team gives you the love and care you deserve.

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. This horrible disease claims far too many.

Sorry - double post.

I'm so sorry, been there done that and it's so hard. Don't look at it as giving up, think of your dad accepting his future with grace. Spend as much time with him as possible, spoil him in whatever way you can. My mom's best friend sent in baked stuffed lobster - one of mom's all-time favorites - and I have a lovely, bittersweet memory of my dad spoon-feeding the lobster to Mom. So whatever your dad likes best, give him as much as possible. Movies, pet visits, backrubs, beer - whatever! It's ok to be sad, it's ok to cry. But think of the rest of your dad's time here as a "going away present", and store up memories for yourself.

Congrats on your 3 years! And many happy returns. Tell your puppy the monsters under your bed taste "just like chicken".

Oh, TAnn, I'm so sorry to hear this news. Praying for many pain-free days ahead. How sweet of your mom to bring the laptop.

Prayers for a quick recovery, and moving on to "real" treatment.

Prayers that this courageous surgeon will be able to help you, and that your case will teach him something that will help others. I can feel your courage and grit all the way across the country.

Got 16 right and I'm only 37 !

Sorry I'm late on this, but I hope your dad is feeling better. Take care of yourself, too.

Try looking at the sports bras - not the industrial strength ones, more like the all-cotton pullovers. No hardware, and softer bands. I discovered these for nursing, and haven't worn a "regular" bra since. Of course, I've always joked that I get my figure from my dad (Mom was VERY well endowed ). The junior's section might offer a soft cotton cami-style bra for you. I can't remember if it's Hanes Her Way or Fruit of the Loom, but there's an all-cotton cami that comes in white, grey and black. Very soft and comfy. Hope that helps - I don't have scars, but I do love comfort.