SBeth Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Thursday evening I got a call from Bill's brother to let me know that his mother, otherwise in general good health, took a fall and may have broken her hip. An X-ray confirmed it was broken and she was scheduled for surgery yesterday, Friday. Yesterday afternoon we learned that Marylou (Bill's mother) has a 4 cm tumor in her upper right lobe and extremely advanced and invasive cancer in her bones, and pending a PET scan, possible other mets. Just days before Thanksgiving this year we lost Bill's father to lung cancer, I lost Bill on December 9th and now, out of nowhere, Bill's mother has lung cancer. I'm shocked and feel like this is all a bad dream...but I'm also, in a sick way (I realize) very envious of her potential fate and knowing that she soon will likely be where I want to be...with him. He has always been the perfect example of a "Mama's Boy" and worried about how she would cope with his death. When I saw her in such pain Thursday evening, I could not help but feel, for the first time, that I was grateful he was gone and didn't have to see it, it would have truly been unbearable for him. She's decided that what will be, will be and is planning to refuse all treatment. She says she has buried two husbands, two parents, a sister, a nephew and two children...she's ready to go. How I envy her. But, I know that with time I will have a different outlook and until then I will spend much time reminding her of all the things I want her to tell my baby when they are together again! Please keep her in prayer for a swift and painfree release. Prayers to all and to a better 2006. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethluvswill13 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Hi Beth, I'll be praying for you and your mil. Im sorry you've lost so many to this awful monster! Im going to say a special prayer for you tonight and I hope the new year brings you happiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Beth, My heart aches for you. You have been through so much. Keep strong. GOD BLESS!! Jamie Many prayers for you, your family and mother in law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus32 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Beth, I am so sorry for all of your pain. I truly hope that 2006 finds you some peace and a bit of happiness too. God bless you, Linus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Beth, Prayers for all of you. Please keep us posted, we are here for you, even if it is only to send prayers and give you hugs. Love Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I pray that God will give you strength and peace and I will pray for your MIL also. Prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Beth: You and your mother in law have my prayers. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Beth, You've been thrown a double, triple whammy. I'm so sorry for all of your pain. I can only say I hope you never have to deal with a year like 2005 again Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Beth, Prayers going out to you and your mother in law. I'm so sorry your family will have yet another member coping with this horrible disease. Take are of yourself Beth and know that we are here for you. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Beth, I am so very sorry that you are dealing with this, yet again. Please take care of yourself - hot bath, cookies, cocoa, long naps........ you need some rest......sending a warm, gentle hug to you. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Beth, you and your MIL are in my prayers. Too much, too much for anybody to handle. Please listen to Lynne and take care of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Hi Beth, So sorry to hear about your MIL...this is too much to handle. I pray for all of you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Beth, I am sooo sorry to hear of more pain and suffering for you and your family. Cancer is horrible and needs to be stopped! Praying for a swift and painfree journey for your MIL. You and your MIL will continue to be in my daily prayers. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Beth, This is almost surreal, you wonder how much more you can take... I am so sorry to hear of Bill's Mom, But as you had said, happy that Bill does not have to see her suffering. Prayers as always, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdjenkins Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I will be praying for you and Bill's Mom. It seems so unfair when families get hit so hard with this beast. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeandstrength Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 ((((Beth)))) I'm so sorry. That is way too much to have to deal with. Wishing you some peace and comfort in the new year. love, Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Well, dang it, Beth. So sorry this scenario keeps on playing in your life. I wish for you some bright spots this year, and your MIL has my prayers. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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