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    Prayers Please - Non Cancer Related - Updated

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Well the prayers must have worked...my SIL's OB thinks that she sustained at least one of the pregnancies, she should get absolute confirmation next week sometime. Yeah :D

    AND my interview went very well. I somehow managed to talk for 4 solid hrs (if you knew me, it wasn't really that much of a stretch :lol: and I think I nailed it, I have no regrets so if I don't get in the program I know that I did my best and that it just wasn't meant to be.

    Thanks to all of you for your prayers!!!!! Prayer Warriors Rule!

    Much Love,

    Amy

    Prayers Please - Non Cancer Related - Updated

    in GENERAL

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    All of you wonderful prayer warriors, I am calling on you to pray for my sister-in-law who was over joyed when she found out she was pregnant 2 wks ago and ever more so when she found out that it just might be twins...well after some severe cramping and heavy bleeding they don't think she will be able to sustain one, let alone two pregnancies. She will find out tomorrow morning. Please pray that she finds the strength to deal with whatever the news may be!

    Much Love,

    Amy

    PS. and could you throw an extra one on there for me too as I have a four hour interview tomorrow morning - I am trying to get into a management program at work - they are only taking 5 out of 20 candidates! :) Many Many thanks!!!! You all are DEFINATELY the best!

    Taking a break...

    in GENERAL

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    Angie -

    Please take care yourself and know that when we are ready to come back we'll all be here waiting with open arms. Prayers for your Dad and your family that he will get to feeling better.

    Much Love to YOU!!!!

    Amy

    IT WORKS! Thank you Congressman Wexler (Florida)

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Cat -

    I am so happy for you. You more than deserve this wonderful turn of events. I will also be sending letters to my senators and congressman. I thought I read that Sam Brownback is co-sponsoring a bi-partisan cancer bill (Jane - did you put that in one of your letters??) and he is from KS so my letter to him will be to thank him for his support.

    Anyway, I am very glad to hear things are going better for you and that your former onc has finally taken his head out of his rear end and signed to proper paperwork. You are an inspriation to stand up for what you believe in. You go Cat!

    Much Love to You!!!!

    Amy

    David A

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    No words can express what I am feeling. My heart goes out to the family of this wonderful man. His sense of humor was soooo much like my husband's that while I didn't "know" him I felt like I did. He was always so full of hope and the love he had for his family is so evident. Please accept my my sincerest condolences during this difficult time. :cry:

    Much Love to You All!

    How much do I tell her

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

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    Thank you all for your encouragement and support. Mom hasn't asked again but when she does (and I know she will) I will be ready :)

    I did pick up the phone today and actually made a phone call to get my youngest back to her see the child psychologist - trying to keep her off medication. I have the utmost respect for this man and am going to ask him for a referral for me. My insurance Co. does this but I had a HORRIBLE experience when we were trying to get counseling for Abby - they tried to send her to a pyschiatrist at age 4, unaware of that at the time, I called to make an appt and explained the situation - they refused to let me and my hubby meet with the doc first w/o Abby and then proceeded to ask me if she had ever tried to kill herself...WON"T ever use that service again and will pay what I have to to see a good Dr.

    Amy - my heart goes out to you and your family. You sound like a strong person to be able to handle all of that + your Dad's dx. I will keep you and yours in our prayers.

    Thanks again to all of you for taking the time to help me sort this out!

    Much Love to you all!!!!!

    And..........their off!!!!!

    in GENERAL

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    I hope you all have wonderful relaxing trip - it is more than deserved.

    My parents spent a few days at glacier earlier this summer and the pictures of the scenery were amazing! I hope it will be as calming for you all as it was for my Mom.

    Prayers for a safe trip for you all!

    Much Love,

    Amy

    How much do I tell her

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

    Posted

    Jana -

    It's not that I am depressed but I have had a couple of anxiety attacks (1 pretty major) and have a lot of trouble going to sleep and then staying asleep - too many things running through my mind. Doc thought an anti-depressant would help take the "edge" off of my stress so I would sleep better and hopefully that will translate into improvement in my breathing -I wheeze constantly. It is my understanding (there are probably other here who know better than I) that the meds aren't just for depression but can also help those who have a hard time handling stress.

    I can tell they are working because this morning on the way to work I got passed by another car on my residential street where the speed limit is 25 and this car had to be doing at least 40 and my only thought was where is a cop when you need one - when it happened about a month ago my blood pressure shot up and I felt the "urge" to follow them and explain that there are a lot of kids that walk along this street and they could have really hurt someone etc. Luckily I was able to control myself but it was a couple of hours before my blood pressure came down and my heart quit racing. This morning, I felt much more in control - not that it didn't bother me but I realized that I couldn't fix it so I was able to let it go. Does that make sense???

    Thanks for asking!

    Much love to you,

    Amy

    How much do I tell her

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

    Posted

    Thank you all for your input but I am still very torn. I have talked til I am blue in the face to my hubby and am still conflicted. I have (for the most part) been honest with my mother - including my fears about her health etc. After weeks of waiting to get a final conclusion of her recurrence, when we finally got some answers I looked my Mom straight in the eye and said this really sucks - I don't want you to die and then my parents and I cried together - as far as she goes I am straight up honest because that is what she depends on me for - the truth.

    But when it comes to me, I am a little more reserved. I have always been independent and it is hard for me to admit that I have too much on my plate, let alone need help. My brothers are somewhat of a nightmare - one who is in his early 40's who still calls my parents for money and expects them to give it and another brother who has controlling wife and doesn't tell my parents ANYTHING which leaves Mom to her imagination (THanks Don!) which - thank goodness - is not as active as mine :) so I don't want to burden her further with my issues - which comparatively speaking are pretty minor but somewhat overwhelming when added together. With my brothers issues, I don't want to add more to her plate...maybe in this case, ignorance is bliss :?:

    Katie and Elaine -

    I am talking about telling her my problems - sorry if it wasn't very clear.

    Becky - I have had a list of counselors sitting on my desk since April and haven't picked up the phone to make the call...maybe now is the time!

    Thank you all so much for taking the time to read and respond. It means so much to me to have a forum where there are sooooo many wonderful people who truly want to help!

    Much Love to you ALL!

    Amy

    How much do I tell her

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

    Posted

    In addition to my mother's health, I have my own lung issues - the triple A's (asthma, allergies and acid reflux) are causing me a lot of trouble - lots of bronchitis and pnuemonia's plus I have a demanding job, a hubby who coaches soccer and at certain times of the year isn't around much, 2 kiddos one of which is borderline ADD and some occasional financial issues, the constant fear of Iressa failing, my dad had glaucoma that is slowly getting worse so it is a reality that at some point Dad will no longer be able to drive so the folks will move in with us so Matt and I can take over driving duties SO a a result my wonderful immunologist has put me on a mild anti-depressant to help "take the edge off".

    I was giving Mom an update on me and she asked why in the world would I need an anti-depressant? She knows some but not all of this. I chose not to tell her because I don't want my current feeling to interfere with the what if's of the future and I definately don't want her think I don't want them here because I do.

    My Mom and I are extraordinarily close and I feel like I am lying to her - am I doing the right thing by keeping her in the dark?

    Sorry this is so long but it has been bothering me. I am open to any thoughts etc.

    Much Love to you all,

    Amy

    PS. 2 good things did happen today - #1 the ct of my sinuses came back clear so at least I know from the neck up I am OK :D and #2 I got an interview to get into a managment program at work - I was 1 of 18 to get interviews for 5 spots - they had 80+ people apply - so I am very proud of myself for at least getting this far!!!!! Of course, if I get in it gets even more demanding....

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