hockeyma Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Hi I just wanted to let you know that Gerald made his trip to his sugar shack the other day. A group of friends put him in his rocking chair and put that in a toboggan and pulled him up there - where he had a beer and a cigerette. After that we took him to the hospital for what we thought was his last journey. Well he is home now - and he is still with us. He is dropping more weight (probably 90 lbs now) and is confused a lot of the time. His ct scan came back and his brain met is 2x2.5 cm with a substantial amount of edema. He is having a hard time getting up the mucous and he is very very weak. I regret to say that it is - as our family doctor said - time for him to go home. His family is here from Newfoundland. Ger keeps hanging in there though. He is still eating a bit of pureed food and his heart is steady. I really thought that we could get out of this mess but the cancer was too much. I have hope - but I think the hope is now for him to go as pain free and quickly as possible. How long does this last. It feels like forever. Thanks for the support over the last few monthes. Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 ((Heather)) -- I hardly know what to say. You are an incredible woman whose love for Gerald is so clear in all you write. I'm so happy that he took his sugar shack journey. I think that the time when you stop praying for the miracle and begin praying to let a loved one go peacefully is the hardest thing a person can do. Be brave dear soul and may God be with you each step of this difficult journey. Welthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Heather, I am so sorry. I want you to know that I am thinking about you and your family and praying for all of you during this very sad and difficult time. I hate this disease so much! You husband has a wonderful family and friends and I'm sure that means so very much to him. Shelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Oh Heather ......many thoughts and prayers for you and your family....Gerald especially. I am so so very sorry. Kasey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 You never know how long.. In the meantime, your sugar shack story gave me goosebumps, that's what it is all about. Thank you for sharing. I wish it could be different, but we're here for ya whenever you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I am so deeply sorry...I hope everything happens peacefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I'm just so sorry... I hate that you are going through this. Let your husband know that we are surrounding him with prayers and love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesia Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Heather, I am so sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamHol Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 My cousin is simular shape as Ger ......... hopefully there pain can be relieved soon....one way or another. It's a relentless illness! Good luck in the coming days! Tammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Heather, I'm so glad the Sugar Shack day worked out. I'm deeply sorry to hear where you all are. I don't know what to say, except that you're in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEA Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Heather, Hoping Gerald's journey is peaceful. Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth R Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I am really really sorry. Thats all I can say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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