Angie Daughter of Bill Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Hello all. I apologize for not being around as much to support all of you. I have been really down lately due to the pain that my Dad is experiencing. (spinal mets) I know that the pain that the caregiver experiences is nothing compared to the pain that the patient endures...........but this is really breaking my heart. My Dad lives with us which is a blessing, but it makes it so hard to see him hurt daily. I had my emotions under control until Dad started havng such pain. I just can't hardly stand it. I am back to crying while waiting in line at the grocery store and such as that. I have been unable to get Dad to admit to his doctor just how bad the pain is..........hence no tests to see what is going on. I called the office and got in touch with the "nice nurse". She and I came up with a plan. She said she would call Dad to verify that he actually did need a refill on his pain meds. At that time she would question him about the pain. Long story short, he did admit to her that the pain is pretty much unbearable. Sooooo, she talked to the doctor. Dad is scheduled for a bone scan on Tuesday morning. He will get "dosed" at 8:00a.m. His scan is at 11:00a.m. I would appreciate prayers, thoughts, good vibes........any and everything that you have. I'm so nervous about this test. It could mean progression of the disease. That would mean coming off the Iressa and going back to the old chemo regime. Plus, radiation to the spine. Also, totally non cancer related...........we have a family friend who has had a heart transplant. It is very uncertain that he is going to recover. He has thrown several blood clots........many complications. His wife is on family medical leave. (unpaid of course) They are in serious financial trouble. They are facing losing everything that they have worked so hard for. He was an engineer and she is an RN. I am planning a couple of fundraisers for this family. Please pray for our friend's recovery. Also, pray that the Good Lord above will guide me in the right direction for helping to raise money for this family. They need it sooooo desperately. Long list of prayers, huh? Thanks in advance. Much love to all! Please know that I DO think of you all daily. In my thoughts and prayers~~~ Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebayou Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Tons of prayers on their way. God Bless Us All Francine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draiocht_bean_si Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Angie, one million prayers for you and for your family and friends. much care, cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaKB Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Angie, Pareyers and positive thoughts going your way. Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Good luck. Your plate is so full, be sure to take care of yourself, too. Prayers and hugs and well-wishers. Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I hope you are taking the good nurse a Hershey Bar or something. Thank God she helped get him set up for the tests. I hope he can get the pain under control and that the Iressa is still working. All the best to you Angie. I think it is great that in the midst of all that's going on you are doing the fundraiser for your friends. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Add me to the list of prayerful people. God bless you and your family, Angie. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Am sorry that your dad is experiancing the pain. He has a good caregiver tho. We can never do too much to help our parents. I also want to tell you how much I admire your ambition to help others. That is what life is about though. Angie, take time for yourself also. You need to stay strong so you can continue for your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyr Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 My prayers are with you and your dad. Also, prayers for your friend and his family. You have so much to shoulder right now. Please make sure you take care of yourself! Hugs, CathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Angie, My thought and prayers are with your father, you, you friend and his wife. Hang in there. Keep up the good work. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Angie,So sorry to hear you have so many things to deal with right now.I think it was super of the nurse to help get your dad to open up some & now have those scans.There may be a way to relieve the pain & that would be great.I also admire your efforts to help your friends.As the others have already said,make sure you take care of yourself as well.This is very important.Hang in there my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Angie, Many prayers heading your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Oh Angie, so much to deal with. Saying prayers for your Dad, you and your friends. Be sure to take care of yourself too. Love and hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjael Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 (((((Angie)))))) My prayers going out to your dad and your family friend. I hope all goes better for both of them. Peace and blessings Annjael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Angie, Your family and your friends afmily are in my prayers. I know how helpless you must feel. Being there and loving him is all that you can do besides asking the good Lord above to help your family through this. God Bless You All, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Angie, Gee, you do have alot on your plate. Angie you, your family and your dad are always in my prayers. I am sorry he is such pain but glad you got the ball rolling so he can get the test he needs. My son is a transplant patient (kidney) and he had a rough time for a while. I know that heart transplant is much harder on the patient and pray that your friend makes it. It is wonderful of you to do the fund raiser. Take care Angie. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I will be saying a prayer for your dad and your family. How wonderful that you are able to take care of your dad. I can understand how heartbreaking it is for you to see your dad in pain. I'm glad he has tests scheduled next week. Hopefully "they" can get the pain under control. Like Curtis said, take care of yourself too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Angie, Prayers for you and your loved ones. I know how hard it is to watch Bob with the spine pain he has had, and not be able to help. love nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I pray that God will wrap all of you in his loving arms and give you comfort. Thinking of you. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Angie Thinking good thoughts for you and your family. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayFrog Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Angie, You, your family and friends are in my thoughts...... Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I am sending prayers for all, and expecially you, who are such a wonderful daughter and friend. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy O. Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 My prayers for you, your dad and your friends family also. God bless all of you and help you through this difficult time. God bless us all. Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Angie, Praying for your requests. Hang in there and keep the faith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Angie, Please know that my prayers have been sent for your dad. Hoping that the bone scan comes clean, but if not, radiation to the mets will help with the pain. Don has experience with Lucie with the bone mets. Also sent prayers for your dear friend who is suffering so much........ TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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