Patkid Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 You guys, We missed you and we love you. I will post some gory details tomorrow. We got home at about 8:30 tonight (Monday). Flights were smooth. Had I known how very very ill Brian is we would have never left. I am sure that even the doc would have never encouraged us to 'make some good memories' had he been fully aware of Brian's state. Brian spent most of the 5 days not knowing what was going on. Now that we are here we will have to understand if this is cancer related, or medicine related or ???????????????? We spent amost all of our time in Florida in our rented condo. Brian was able to attend part of the rehearsal dinner and the wedding ceremony. The rest of the time he was desparatly ill and in bed. He has more grit and determination that anyone I know. Everyone was so wonderful to us and my sons and my sister were all that kept me sane. I prayed my a** off and our God kept us safely. I am so scared that 'my Brian' will never be back. More tomorrow. Thanks for caring about us! I will read posts tomorrow. Love Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Oh I am sorry it didn't turn out the way you had hoped. I feel so bad for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Hang in there. Praying for you both. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Glad you're back. God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Sorry things did not turn out the way you wanted, but glad you are both back home. Take care, prayers for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Pat, I'm sorry also that your weekend didn't work out as planned but am glad that you are both back safely on your home turf. Thinking of you both.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Pat, I am sure it feel's good to be home. I am sorry things didn't work out as planned. I hope Brian feels better soon. My prayers are with you guys. Love and hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Pat -- Glad you're back safely but I'm so sorry things did not work out the way they were expected to. I'm continuing to send prayers for both you and Brian. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Pat, The fact that Brian gave it a good go even though he was so ill is a tribute to his strength and courage. I am happy you are both home. Praying for the best for both of you. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Pat: you and Brian have my continued prayers. Welcome home. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Oh Pat... I am so glad you are safely home, but so sorry that Brian is so sick. I can relate to the fear of never having your Brian back... and I hurt for you. I am going to hold onto hope that it's just his system adjusting to the medications. I'm also going to say--each day, even more... Look for the Brian flashes--whether they come almost like normal or just in little moments... look for them and grab onto them. They will comfort you now, and they will comfort you later. With you in this in prayer and love... Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Hi Pat, I don't know what to say right now except I am glad that you and Brian are back home. I am so sorry Right now I am sending prayers out for him and praying that it was the medication. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I am glad to hear that you are back home. My prayers for the both of you. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Pat Ditto exactly what Val said. Jana and I were constantly looking for 'Mum moments', as she really wasn't herself in the last couple of months. As Val said, those moments will bring you great comfort now, and help to sustain you later. My thoughts are with you both. I hope that Brian will feel more comfortable now that he is back in familiar surrounds. Love to you both, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Home sweet home. Prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I am so sorry your trip wasn't the best. But, do know, Brian, like Mike, mad it to a very important event. And that takes an enormous amount of energy as ill as he is. What an amazing man. God bless him, love him, kiss him, hold him. Nancy C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Oh, Pat honey.... I'm sorry Brian didn't have the strength to really enjoy this wedding trip....but I'm glad he was at least able to make it to the wedding. You, too. I will hope that now that you're home, he might rally a bit...feel a little better, stronger. Do keep us advised as to how he's doing. Know that we all hold you gently in our hearts...hoping for some better news now that you're back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Pat and Brian, Glad that you got home safely. But very sorry to read that Brian is so sick. Praying for both of you! Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Pat, Welcome home. I'm sorry things didn't turn out like you hoped, but at least Brian was there for the ceremony. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Pat, I'm so glad that you and Brian are safely back home. Hopefully familiar surroundings will help Brian adjust a little better. I remember the times when Jim didn't know where we were and he didn't know if it was 3:00am or 3:00pm. Those were scary and sad times. But, he was still there, I just had to look a little harder sometimes. Did I tell you that one time I walked in the room and he was trying to break a stoneware coaster in two, with all his might. When asked if he knew what he was doing, he told me that "yes, he knew what he was doing, he needed the two pieces for the project he was working on". Okay, silly me! I was worried, but I knew he wasn't hurting himself, so I just needed to stay a little closer. Bask in Brian's smiles because I know they are filled with his tremendous love for you. I wish I could give you a great big, long, gentle hug. I know you are exhausted. Breathe...... With much love, Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I'm so glad you're home safe. I'm sorry it was so rough on Brian (and you). I still love the heart that made you give it a shot. you're in my prayers anyway, but I'll double up now. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 We love you too! I wish things would have been better on your trip, but now you are safe at home. Take comfort in your familiar surroundings and each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Pat, I'm sorry to read that your trip was so difficult on the both of you. I'm keeping you both close in thought and prayer. Hang in there. Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Pat, I am so glad you two are home safely but I am so sorry to hear about the trip. My prayers are with you two in hopes that Brian will be back to his normal self very soon. GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Pat, thank God you made the trip safely and are back with us. I am so sorry that Brian didn't have the strength he needed to really enjoy this special occasion. I know this must have been very hard for you. I know how upsetting the confusion can be. We so want them to be alright but there are times we're just not on the same page. I am saying prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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