beachnut Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I wanted you all to know that Jack is now under hospice care. I had to take him to the ER last Saturday, the 3rd, because he was feeling very bad. They have found that the cancer returned to the original lung and has wrapped around the main bronchus. He also has cancer now in his arm and shoulder (that they had thought was frozen shoulder). It gives him much pain. He also has cancer in his vertebrae and femur. We are staying at his daughter's house because she is a Certified Nurse Assistant and is able to only work weekends where she can help look after him during the week. Her husband and I handle it on weekends while she is working. He now needs 24/7 care and it seems he is failing fast. A brain MRI was done which was okay, but he is confused at times so the doc feels there may be something there that just doesn't show up now. The docs said 3 mos. at the most. It is so hard. Please pray for strength for me as I am having to work as much as I can. Pray for Jack that God will soon welcome him with open arms and that the pain will soon be over for him. God bless you all for the help you have been on this journey. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Many prayers. Hugs for you and for his wonderful daughter. Blessings Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 many prayers of support during this most difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyka69 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 (((Shirley))) I am so sad to read this. I'm so sorry. Words are inadequate. I will keep you all in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Shirley My thoughts and prayers are with you all... Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Shirley, there is nothing that I can tell you... Pryers are on your way for strength & peace hugs & more prayers bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I am so very sorry to read your post. My prayers are with you all. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Hi Shirley, I am so sorry this is happening. Prayers for you and your family. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Shirley, It has been a long journey for you and Jack and I'm sorry that you have arrived at this point. His confusion could be from insufficient oxygen with the tumor around his bronchus. I'm glad to hear that you have family and hospice around to help pick up the slack and control the pain. God bless all of you on this leg of the journey and know you are all in my prayers. Hugs, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Oh Shirley, I am so sorry to hear this. I've noticed your absence. Whenever that happens, I am always so hopeful it is because things are going well, so I am so very disappointed (to put it mildly) to read your post. I will hope that Jack's pain and suffering are alleviated. Prayers for you both at this time. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Shirley, I will pray for peace and strength for Jack and for you you. Please know that we will be here to support you in any way we can. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 My prayers are with you. (((HUGS))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Shirley, I would like to add my prayers to the rest. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Shirley- I am so very sorry it has come to this. My heart aches for all you must be going through. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Shirley, Prayer For Those Who Suffer (Saint Augustine) Watch Thou, dear Lord, with those who wake or watch or weep tonight, and give Thine angels charge over those who sleep. Tend Thy sick ones, O Lord Christ; rest Thy weary ones; bless Thy dying ones; soothe Thy suffering ones; shield Thy joyous ones; and all for Thy love's sake. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbb Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Shirley, I am so sorry for your heartache. I pray you,your husband and family find peace. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendy Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Shirley, I am so sorry that Jack is heading in this direction. I had hoped that after your trip to the beach you would have more good times together. Thank goodness you have family to help you and Jack. I hope you find the strength you will need to get through this tough time. Mendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Oh Shirley I am so saddened to read your post. My heart goes out to you. I am sending prayers to you and your family for strength. I pray he is not in much pain and the meds are helping him with that. Please know that we are always here for you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Shirley, you all have my prayers that Jack be comfortable in his last days. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Shirley-- I wish you peace and strength in the coming days ahead. Best, Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Shirley, I'm so sad to read your post. I pray for God's strength for all of you and peace for Jack. God Bless wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Shirley, I'm so sorry for what you're going through -- I know how tough it is. Stay strong. Thinking of you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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