mittlers Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 My mother is not doing well at all. Today we found out that she has mutiple bone metastases and her liver is failing. The doctor gave her the option of stoping treatment or trying one more round of chemo (different type) Her last chemo treatments did not work at all and he gives us a 10% chance that this chemo will work and even if it does it will only prolong her life a few weeks. She is in alot of pain. Please pray for our family and for my mom. This is a very hard time and I'm not sure how I'm going to get through this. Thank you and God Bless all of you. Susan M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Susan- Prayers are going up now---Lord be with Susan and her family at this time of decisions that need to be made. Be with each of them and let them see what you would have for them to do. Take away the pain her mother is having. We trust you can do this just like the woman who touched Jesus's hem of his clothing. She was healed because of her faith. Lord we ask that you be with them all at this time. In His Name. Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Prayers going up as I type.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Mittlers, Prayers, of course. And Blessings, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 It is so hard for them to give a time, Susan. I really don't know what to tell you about the chemo except to pray about it. What seems right to do for your mom and you? We were told 3 months w/o brain radiation and then got only 3 weeks with it. In hindsight my mother-in-law sometimes wishes my father-in-law hadn't had to endure that at the end. Did it give him more discomfort that really wasn't needed? Oh, so hard to know about all the "what ifs". My heart goes out to you. It has been so hard to lose my father-in-law, I cannot fathom the thought of losing my mother which I know you are dealing with now. Please know I am praying hard for you to do what is right for you and your family. From what I have read and witnessed, there is a process that one goes through as they get ready for the transition away from us. It is so helpful for us left behind to know that our loved one was able to see those important to him/her and give time to their loved ones. It is helpful to them to know that nothing is unresolved if possible. Something to think about. Again, you are in my prayers. God bless~Karen M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna D Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Dearest Susan, My prayers are there for you today that your Mom will feel less pain soon. Having been there myself, it is soooo hard to decide what to do. We want them to live forever, I know, but when you see the pain in their eyes you cry for help to God for guidance. May he guide you and support you through this. My thoughts are with you, and may God give you and your family the strenght to get though this horrible time. Amen Dona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 My Dear Susan - Will send up special prayers today that your Mom's pain may be eased and some direction in your decisions. God bless you both. Terrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest katie Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 I know how difficult this time is for you....I mean I REALLY know how you are feeling. Nothing anyone ever said helped me thru the few weeks following my dad going into the hospital...I swung back and forth between hope and the despair of what might happen. Just know that until the last breath is taken...this is NOT over and there is ALWAYS hope and in the end, it is your moms decision what she wants to do. Treatment may not help at all and then again, it could be THE drug that maintains her life for months until the next one comes along! This is what your mom must weigh out when deciding. And you need to remember that thru this all, she knows how much you love her and how much you've already done for her and to be by her side and treasure your moments together. God bless you both and I am praying for your mom's health to make a turn for the better, for the new chemo to work until there is a cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Prayers are being sent your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Susan, I will pray hard for you and your mom. Whatever road she choses will be the right one for her.. God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 Susan, definitely pray for you and your mom. No words could comfort you and your mom except God's words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 Prayers being sent to you right now. May your mother's pain be eased and may the next round of chemo work it's magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniemac Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 Prayers being said right now, Susan. Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 Susan, my prayers are with you. Is your mother on any pain medication? She shouldn't have to suffer severe pain. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Dear God, Please be with Susan and her family at this time and take away her Mother's pain. Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Susan, I just saw this post for the first time. Am hoping maybe something changed for the better. Will be praying real hard for you and your mom...hold on to her for there is no better feeling then someone hugging you, - - she will love you for it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Susan, I can only echo here: Ask your mom what she wants to do. In her heart she knows how much more she can take. There is absolutely NO good reason she should suffer pain. May God hold you both in the palm of His hand, and bathe you with love... Prayers and blessings, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Lord, I pray for what is best for Susan and what is best for her mother. In Jesus name, Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Dear Susan, So very sorry to hear about your Mom, You both will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you both Bobmc-NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judysdaughter Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 I am so sorry; I just don't know what to say. I will pray for you and your family to find God's grace, in healing and mental state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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