caroline Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 Hi Thanks for your replies when I have posted on this board. I really appreciate them. You all are a very encouraging group and it's sort of hard to report bad news because most of you are so upbeat. But here goes...Dad is indeed losing this battle...he fought a brave fight for 5 years but now his body is just too tired to fight. They have stopped treating his cancer, he is taking morphine and not eating much. I could really use some words of wisdom about a few things. Dad's too weak to talk and I'm pretty introverted so the phone conversations are a bit strained...do you have any suggestions about things to talk about after I've reported the days activities? His girlfriend and I don't get along well at all but I have to bite my tongue because she is taking care of him and is my only source of reports on how he is doing. Any suggestions on how to help her from a distance? i.e. stay on her good side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renee Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 So sorry to hear your news and I know that this must be a hard time for you. I wish that I had some words of advice that would make you feel better. Hang in there and keep us posted. I will keep you in my prayers. Renee Mom dx 9-02 NSCLC stage 4 8 weeks radiation and 4 chemo's down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 I am so sorry to hear that. Only advice i would give about his g-friend is to reiterate that you both love him very much and it would mean more to him that you guys put aside whatever tension you two have and just spend time with him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 Caroline, I would reminisce with your dad -- talk about the good times, the fun times, the meaningful times of the past. Give him a walk down memeory lane each time. Tell him you love him. As for the girlfriend, thank her for the good care she is giving your dad and how much you appreciate it. Let her know that you sense what an emotional roller coaster this is for her. Listen. My prayers are with you and your dad and the girl friend. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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