Kasey Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 (((Grace))), All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully Carlton will be home, and when in his own surroundings will show much improvement. Line up as much help as you can and take time to renew yourself. So sorry for this turn of events. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I'm praying for lots of strength for you and Carlton and the girls. Hang in there, Grace. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Grace, I am sorry I missed this post earlier. I hope that your dear Carlton has shown more improvement this afternoon. I know how frightened you must be, but please know that there are many people here praying for only good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beat it Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I hate cancer. Prayers for you all. Beat it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Saying lots of prayers for you and your family Grace. Please remember to take good care of yourself thru all of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowbow Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Dear Grace, I'm praying for your DH,and you and girls. I'm crying with you I really hope and pray . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Grace, I truly can't imagine what you're going through. I will keep you and Carlton and the girls in my prayers, as I know so many here are also doing. Thank you for keeping us updated -- I pray that you can feel all of our support there with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Grace, Hoping that the visit with the girls went well and still hoping and praying for the best. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastLadi Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 Thank you again for the thoughts and prayers.... As far as how Carlton is doing, much better! ...he's talking more, not the potty mouth, but he is still agitated, I think it's mainly from the steroids and the fact that Carlton absolutely hates hospitals! Also they moved him upstairs to a private room, alot less chaotic, I know that with alot of stimuli, it definitely upsets him. He had a cathadar(sp), awful!...but its' out, no restricted diet and he was able to walk better with the help of only one person! But, and I hate buts, comes the other side, first he wants to come home, but not yet, so he takes all of his anger and frustrations on me! ( you always hurt the one you love!). I also met w/ his oncologist yesterday, and not such good news, he looked at the initial reports of his MRI he had yesterday and it looks like the brain tumors have grown, thus causing all the trouble. we ( onc. and I ) had a long, private talk yesterday, he's concerned about the girls and I, we wants Carlton to go to rehab for about a week, to let him recover more and give me a chance to rest and put things together. In the right now, chemo isn't going to happen, because it appears that the etoposide didn't help this time around. He discussed whether or not, the decision of quality of life versus quantity of life, like a prolonging of life w/ chemo, but causing his quality to be low.... I hate this, drs, social workers, visiting nurses, hospice, rehab..... No matter how hard I thought I was prepared, this has so thrown me for a loop. ..but as Carltons' abilities are coming back, it really is up to him in those moments of clarity and competence. ..one day at a time.... I am so overwhelmed by all of you with your support and prayers, I can't articulate with the right words how I need you all so much and you are here for me....it's a great comfort. luv Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriep Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 ((((Grace))))). My prayers continue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Grace my prayers certainly continue for you also. You are going through so very much, it is overwhelming to just read your post. Please try to find time to give yourself some time. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Still praying for you all Grace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Grace, continued prayers that Carlton improves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beat it Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Grace, Beyond the compasion that wells in us all each time we hear of your story, I for one want you to know that with each post you are also helping others. To learn that others are going thru things that have simularities, that others may struggle with decisions and just the coping of emotions is an on going blessing. I hope you, one day will know that thru all of this you have been a big help to others in your honsety and love. Just as you have to me. Still praying, Beat it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy-OK Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Prayers, prayers and more prayers for Carlton and for you Grace. I hope when you are not at the hospital you are getting some much needed and deserved rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Grace... Still praying for you both and thinking of you almost non-stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Many faithful prayers, Grace. We are with you and we care. pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyD Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Grace, our prayers continue for you and your family. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Jo Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Grace, It's amazing isn't it, how one day things can seem like they are going one way, and the next things seem semi normal. Emphasis on semi. Carlton sounds like he is fighting like hell. I think that counts for so much! My sis and I are going through a very similar time right now. You and your family are in my prayers. YOu are a strong lady! Love, Marco Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowbow Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I'm praying for,Grace. Yes they seem to hurt the one they love,cause they trust us and know we can take it. J ohn didn't talk to me for about 2 weeks,cause he wanted to go after the big truck 1000 miles away. So he did get better after ahile. I acted like a duck and left it all run off me. My heart go's out to you,I know each step we take we don't know how the ground is going to feel. But you will make it cause you also have your beautful girls. God Bless,we are here to hear you out and help if only with words. Prayering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I cannot imagine how you are feeling--I hope you have someone nearby to lean on. Prayers and hugs gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masspa Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 HOw lucky Carlton is to have you by his side. I have you both in my thoughts and prayers Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 You are doing great with Carlton. I know how much it hurts to be dumped on but at least you know why. Keep hanging strong... Sending prayer to you both. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Thinking of you this morning Grace. You, Carlton and the girls remain in my prayers. God has really big shoulders so just try and rest some of your worries on Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 My prayers continue for you, Carlton and the girls. We're here for you. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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