Angie Daughter of Bill Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Well, gang, I have been having trouble connecting and staying connected to the internet. For some reason, I was able to connect this morning. ??? (I hope it doesn't kick me off before I can finish this post) I received a call from TeeTaa yesterday checking on me and Dad. (thank you for that. ) TeeTaa always seems to just "know" when I need a friend to talk to. Anywho.......Dad is going for a CT of the chest in the morning. This CT is EXTREMELY important in my eyes. It will determine if the Iressa has been working. On one hand I think it is working. The pain that Dad had in his shoulder is almost gone. It is much milder now and he is handling it without pain meds. On the other hand, I am scared absolutely to death. It seems that Dad's cough is MUCH WORSE. (just in the past week) He has been taking a codeine cough syrup round the clock.............as opposed to just one dose every few days. I also noticed yesterday that he was kind of "wheezy". (I'm sure that's not a real word ) He also gets short of breath a bit easier. To top it off, he told me last night that his back was hurting. (mets to T5, 8, and 12) Please, say a prayer for my Dad, Billy. I could also use a few prayers right now. Prayers of strength. I'm not feeling very strong right now. I am so sad to return to the board and see that we have lost Dave S., Renee's husband, Phyllis..........and Cat.........I don't really understand her post. I wish that Cat would head to Alabama instead of where she is heading. I would certainly do everything I could to help her. I have a rent house that is at the end of my driveway and it is empty right now. I could let Cat stay there. My husband says that I can't save the world, but I say I can save some. I apologize for being such a downer this morning. I am getting sick with a cold or bronchitis. Put all the bad news AND Dad's scans coming up tomorrow........I'm just a party pooper today. I think I will head over to the Just for Laughs forum and see how the ladies have been doing while I've been away. All of those folks always seem to cheer me up. Love to all!! In my thoughts and prayers~~~ Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Angie,Glad to hear from you.sorry you aren't feeling so hot rite now.That has to be tough going thru storm afteraffects and no power & all the other bs that goes w/it.We got hit real hard w/rain & flooding all the way up here in western Pa.Praying that you get feeling better and your dads tests come out ok & can get relief from the pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Was thinking about you yesterday and wondering how your dad is. Glad to see you post again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Angie You are the dearest of a dear freind. I have said it before, but I so wish we all could be together somehow. It doesn't seem fair that we are scattered about. I wish I could help you, too. Go with you to the Dr and help hold you up and laugh with you when the good news comes! But pls know that we are with you and your Dad today in spirit! love and fortitude elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritchie Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hi Angie, Glad to hear from you. Was worried that your area had gotten hit harder than we were. Hope all goes well with your Dad today. You and your Dad are in my thoughts and prayers, Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Angie, You must take care of yourself. I order you too. Now is the time when your reserves are so depleted that you have to take better care of yourself so your dad can depend on you. I ask my parents every day to put in a word with the big guy to heal your dad and i hope they don't let me down again, my sister is not doing too well and I am not too happy with them right now about that. call me if you need anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Angie, I'm really sorry to hear that you are not feeling well, and I hope you get an antibiotic for the bronchitis. As far as everything else with your dad, I can't say anything about the coughing because my husband hasn't had that, but I do want you to know I REALLY identify with the "scanitis" (that's what I call the worry-disease we all get at scan time). I've got scanitis this week, too, as my hubby is getting his first set of scans as I type, and another tomorrow, with results on Friday. I've just decided there just isn't anything to make it go away and we just have to "stress out". LOL! Not a good response, huh? If you have a pill for "scanitis", please mail some to me via FedEx. Of course, you know I hope and pray that all goes well, and I hope you got some good laughs this morning in Just for Laughs. Loveya, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Peggy, They make a pill for that, it's called "Valium"...taken with a 7&7*, it's pretty effective... ...or as I discussed with Angie earlier, "Val", the cabana boy, with fruity-boozy drink in hand, fanning my white butt (can't tan anymore) in a hammock on the beach on some tropical paradise island with no phones, no phones, no phones! *I AM joking, I do NOT suggest mixing heavy-duty drugs with alcohol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hey Sweetie, Sorry to hear your having puter problems, and hope that is fixed for you. Also sorry to hear your not feeling well. DRUGS DRUGS And MORE DRUGS!!! Oh, along with REST!!! As for Dad, well, you now I will continue to keep you both in my prayers. I have a feeling your stomach is in KNOTS!!! OH HOW WELL I KNOW THOSE KNOTS! It has been a sad several days on the board with the loss of so many of our friends again. Pretty hard to get in a party mood when all our friends aren't with us. Just wanted to send along a HUG (((((((ANGIE)))))))) Stay strong my dear, and GOOD LUCK with the CT SCAN. Let us know how things go. MANY PRAYERS FOR DAD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Angie, Prayers for your dad and for you. Hope all will clear up and you get rid of your cold. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Sounds like I may need to call you again, huh?! After reading all the bad news on here last night, I was having one of those sad times too (especially since yesterday afternoon we'd gone to a remembrance ceremony at the hospice house for all those who'd died there from 4/1/04 to 7/31/04). The good news is that I learned that my new contacts that I'm REALLY trying to get used to feel a lot better when it's a teary day! Anyway, I hope that by the time you're reading this your spirits are better. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow as you take your Dad to get the CT scan. Let me know if I can do anything to help. Praying for us all (especially my sisters, authentic AND adopted!), TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 hi angie, praying that the iressa is working for your father. i have read from other posts (i believe dr. joe said something about this) that iressa may take longer to really work for certain people (months, i think he said), so please keep that in mind. please take care of yourself too (cold vs. bronchitis is a huge difference!). God bless, mj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hang in there Angie and as my GP says (and the Beck agrees) "Xanax is never a bad idea " Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Angie-- You and your dad are in our thoughts and prayers. Melinda and Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Angie, My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you. Peace, take care and God Bless. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Peggy, They make a pill for that, it's called "Valium"...taken with a 7&7*, it's pretty effective... LOLOLOL! I don't have either, but do they sell them at the drug store? Wait, while I get my wallet! Love, Peggy P.S. Angie, sorry - not trying to steal your post, but couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Hey there Angie. Hope all goes well with your father, and please take care of yourself too. David P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayFrog Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Angie, So sorry you're at such a low point right now. All I can do is send prayers and good thoughts your way.....lots of 'em!! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Angie, I was so glad to see your post but very sorry to hear about your circumstances. I hope your dad gets to feeling better soon and that his scans are ok. As for you, it sounds like you need to see a doctor for yourself. All of the stress of a loved one being sick can cause our own immune systems to break down sometimes...take care of yourself. I liked Peggy's term "scanitis" I have it too. I think we all have it. Put me on the mailing list if you find a cure. I have you all in my prayers and wish you the best. Nina PS...glad you made it through Ivan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Angie, Glad you are back. Praying right now that your Dad's CT this am is only good news. Sweetie, you have got to do what you have got to do to keep going on this journey. If it be sex, drugs or rock and roll, you gotta do it. Take care of yourself so that yourself can take care of your Dad. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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