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Sorry to be a PW: Update on Dad.

Since HS asked, I'll give you an update.  I feel like I'm constantly just coming here with "woe is me" stuff.  I don't mean to be Debbie Downer.  Really.

Dad has less than a month.  He's declined very, very quickly.  The last dose of chemo pretty much did him in.  He doesn't seem to be in much pain right now.  Mom is staying on top of it so that's good.  An x-ray last weekend showed that the chemo did nothing for him except make him worse.  The cancer continued to grow while he was taking it.  

So it's very sad.  We're planning the funeral and Hospice has come in to help Mom, as well as my aunts are taking shifts so she's not alone.  My brothers and I go over in the evenings during the week and spend most of our time there on the weekends.  He still recognizes us and can tell us he loves us, but he's incredibly weak and fragile.  

So that's the latest.  Sad times here, but we're strong and we're making it through.  I cry my way to and from work each day since I'm by myself and can think in my alone time.  It's therapeutic.  :-)

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  • My heart is breaking for you guys.

    I'm glad Hospice is on board.

    Praying for peace for all of you.

     

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  • I'm so, so sorry :(  It's so hard to go through this.  My thoughts & prayers are with you. 

    Huge (((HUGS)))

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    My heart is breaking for you guys.

    I'm glad Hospice is on board.

    Praying for peace for all of you.

     

      this.  ((((HUGS))))
  • I'm so sorry that you and your family have to go through this.  Praying for peace for all of you.
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  • I am sorry you are going through this. I hope that hospice is able to keep your father as pain free as possible. You and your family are in my thoughts.
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  • I am so sorry....this has to be so difficult.....
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  • Your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
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  • Oh Em, I'm so sorry.  I've been keeping your family in my prayers.
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  • I can't imagine how difficult this must be. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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  • I'm so very sorry Em.  Big hugs for you and lots of prayers for you and your family. 
  • so sorry  (((HUGS)))
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  • I'm so sorry.  Such a terrible thing to go through.  Though I am happy that you are all getting some good time with him.  Hang in there and take care of yourself too.
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  • I am so so sorry.

    (((Hugs)))

     

  • (((hugs))) I'm so sorry.  Lots of T&Ps for you and your family.
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  • sending a million hugs sweetie. hang in there.
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  • I wish I could hug you right now, thinking about you and hope your family finds peace!

    {{HUGS}}

     

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  • I am just so, so sorry.
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  • I know I don't post very much, but I lurk a lot, and I just wanted to say how sorry I am that you are going through this, and that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 
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    My heart is breaking for you guys.

    I'm glad Hospice is on board.

    Praying for peace for all of you.

     

    Ditto. So many (((hugs))) 

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  • Please feel like you can share here any time you want or need to. What you are going through is a rough, sad time and we are here for you! I wish you all peace and hope your dad is as comfortable as possible. ((hugs))
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  • oh emily i am so so so very sorry. i am praying for your family.
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  • I am so sorry hon. Sending tons of T&Ps. (((((hugs)))))
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  • I am so sorry you are going through this.  Many prayers for your father and family.
  • I'm so sorry for you and your family.  This is such a difficult time.  I hope your dad is able to continue on without much pain.
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  • I am so sorry, Em.  Just heartbreaking.  Please don't ever feel like a "debbie downer" -- that is what we are here for.  Praying for your dad and your family.
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  • None of this is easy to go through, especially watching it with a close loved one :(  I'm hoping for peace for your family.  It sounds like everything is "under control" as much as it can be.
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  • I am so, so sorry.  I don't even know what you're going through because I've never lost a parent, but my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.  My love to all of you as you go through this time.  

    I hope and pray they are keeping him comfortable.  What a blessing for him to be surrounded by his family during this time.  Sending you many hugs. 

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  • Just wanted to give you hugs.

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