Angie Daughter of Bill Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 As I was sitting here at my computer reading all of your wonderful heartfelt responses to my post in the caregiver's section of the board, I got a call on my cell phone. It was my Mom. Her older brother, age 58, is right now in the hospital in the nuero-intensive care unit. They have found a HUGE mass in his lung.........covers most all of his lung as well as a plum size mass in his brain. He is very critical and the doctors say that they aren't sure if he will make it out of the hospital. Oh my! I just don't know what to say except............Heaven help us!! I am speechless............It seems that lung cancer has struck another member of my close family. WHY???????!!!!!!!!! Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Angie~ I don't even know what to say...what a shock that this has hit your family again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Angie I am so sorry, there are no words. Sometimes you cant even try to understand why these things happen, and i know it becomes harder and harder to have faith. Dont give up, you are a strong woman, who certainly does'nt deserve to have all of this on your plate. May god bless you and your family in this very trying time. So very sorry.' Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 I don't really know what to say to you either. About all I can do is send prayers and thoughts to you and your family during this very difficult time. Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Why? Because it's a monster. It's a scourge. It must be eradicated. I am so very sorry that this is happening to you. You have such a beautiful family, and a beautiful spirit about you. Take care. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Please know we are all praying for you and your family. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Yikes! Angie, this is just too much. I am so sorry. Hang in there, honey. I'm familiar with your faith - go there! And I will, too, just for you! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 I am sorry you have yet more bad news to deal with. You are in my prayers. Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Angie, So sorry that you and your mom and uncle are going to have to deal with another lung cancer right now. You have my thoughts and prayers. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Oh, Angie.....what is there to say? It must feel like you are on overload....but I always try to tell myself when things get so overwhelming, that God just doesn't give us more than we can handle....even if it seems overwhelming. Please know I'm thinking of you and your family, sending you strength vibes. I'm so sorry you family has been hit with more. Hang in there sweetie.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy P Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Angie - I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this again. It is so unfair. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers - even though I haven't responded about your Dad, I have been thinking about him as well. I don't have any insightful or wise words other than this really sucks. I am so sorry. Much Love, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Angie, I am so sorry to hear this - I am praying for all of you. Love and hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Angie, my prayers are with you and your family. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Angie, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 I'm so sorry that you are going through this now too, as well... My prayers are with you and your family... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Oh Angie, my heart breaks for you and your family. What a beast this cancer is! My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 That is awful I am so sorry Not sure what to even say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Angie, I can't come up with words to comfort or help you cope right now. There is absolutely nothing right about this hell your family is in. I know it doesn't help when others write the words "i know how you feel" or " I understand how your feeling right now" but Angie, I know you feel like you can't catch a breath. Like your heart physicially hurts, like the worry is going to make you go insane and the sadness is only not completely crusing you because somehow your not letting it yet. I am not going to tell you to pray because you have been doing that and these things are still happening and you don't know or understand why, your thinking "what has my family done to deserve this hell" well my friend the simple answer is NOTHING but none the less it is happening to you. I always thought I had the market cornered on pitty and sympathy because I lost mom and dad in such a short period of time and then my only sister was hit with cancer too. But today while working on mom and dads house, the neighbors three doors down were wheeling there 16 year old daughter in her wheel chair up the street to get some cold fresh air. She has been suffering from cancer since she was 9 years old and all treatments have failed. She went into remission twice but its back again in her bones, brain and liver. Her 2nd bone marrow transplant has failed and they have stopped treatment. She made such a monumental decision at 16 that she would rather go to heaven and be happy and healthy again then live in the pain, fear and sadness of waiting longer for a possible treatment to come along. my heart broke seeing her and I fealt ashamed that I still feel sad for my situation. my friend,,,,all I can say is with all the bad thats going wrong with your dad and uncle. take your girls strength, the strength you gave to them at birth and let that carry you through the next few weeks and months. let your babies and their life force thats so strong and powerful, hold you up right now when all you want to do is fall down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Angie, I am speechless. How much can a family handle emotionally? I am so sorry Angie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 I am so sorry Angie, Your family has my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Angie, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 Oh Sweet Angie, I am so VERY SORRY that all this is happening to your family. I know just how that feels my dear. My mom was dx.d with LC in March 1987 and on May 1987 my sister (43) called and told us she had LC. Oh God I know what your heart feels like, and your stomach I know is in knots. (((((((((((((((((ANGIE)))))))))))))))) I have NO words. I can only tell you I'm here for you if you need a friend. Love & Hugs, Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 Angie- I have no answers for you, dear one, but am just sending my sympathy about the burden of LC that your family is unfairly experiencing. Praying that you all are able to support each other and make it through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted December 19, 2004 Share Posted December 19, 2004 Angie, I don't know what to say, except lung cancer sucks. I hate it. You are in my prayers and if there is anything I can do to help...I am right down the road. Well not right down the road, but you know. Thinking about you and your entire family. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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