I wish I drank!

[1KWLKAT]

To bad for me I hate alcohol! I meet with hospice at 1:00 today to sign the papers to keep my mom as comfortable as possible but she won't be getting any food,liquids or nourishment of any kind. She will be on high doses of pain medication so that she doesn't suffer though. God only knows how much longer she will hold on. She has been on IV's only for over two weeks and they took them all off on Friday. So now we just wait. My brother just called to inform me that my dad who had a lung removed with cancer last spring now has cancer in the other lung and it's already spread throughout his lymph nodes. He refuses kemo and just wants to die. I think now that its all through his lymph nodes it is already to late for treatment. He refuses to take any phone calls and doesn't want to see any of his kids. Sucks big time doesn't it! I guess I will be burying both my parents very soon and they are both only 66. Say a prayer for them will you guys. This has been the worst week of my entire life! unfortunately it's not over yet!

[Patrick]

I'm sorry to hear that, I wish there was something I could say. All I know is you just have to try to be and think positive.

[in10s]

Wow! You better believe that your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. :)

[FireRSX]

ditto, on what Tim just Said Karen!!!!!

[yssupkat]

i'm so sorry karen. if there is anything i can do to help you, just let me know. you and your family will be in my thoughts. try and keep your chin up.

[MercMobile]

Karen! :( I am so sorry you're having such a bad week. If you're family is anything like you, I'm sure they are wonderful people and my prayers will be with you, them and the rest of the family.

[Shiva]

I'm sorry to hear that Karen, I ditto Patrick & Tim, if there is anything I can do just let me know.

[1KWLKAT]

Thank you guys for your kind thoughts! I needed them. I guess I can let the beer slide, after the hospice nurse took one look at me and saw how stressed out I am she herself called my family doctor for me and got me two perscriptions. One's called paxil and ones klonopin (that has all the warning labels on the bottle (no alcohol)driving a car or operating heavy equiptment)! I think I'll save that one for bedtime!

I did get home and got some good news though, my rims are in and I'm going to pick them up in 1/2 hr. If my husband gets them on for me tonight I'll post pics later. Then I'll have to hide the keys from my son for sure, he already labeled his camaro keys with a tag that says mom's new rod! Cute ain't he.


Thanks again for your prayers.:)
Love you all!

[KottonSuave]

I will definately keep you in my prayers. I know first hand how tough situations like this can be. I'm here if ya need anything.

[1KWLKAT]

I'm so bummed about my mom and dad I totally forgot to mention Rachel. She is going in the military hospital tommorrow for female issues. I have my fingers crossed. hopefully they won't find anything wrong and maybe the papsmear was just off. I can't handle any more bad things this week!

[Andy]

Sorry to hear that Karen :(

[daproducer]

hopefully everything works out for the best :)

[FordMan]

Hey Karen

I am sorry to read about your family, I have been going thru similar circumstances with my Mom. She has 2 types of cancer and 1 is terminal. She is trying her best to fight it, she is only 52, and I am her only child and she wants to stick around as long as possible. She has had to move in with me and my fiance, because she has been in the hospital and is very weak and no one else can take care of her. Thank God for my fiance Carol. Without her I would be screwed. She has been the best.

So basically I just wanted to let you know that there are others out here, you are not alone. If you need someone to talk to or anything, please let me know, I will gladly do anything I can. This has been the hardest thing ever in my life, and without the support of friends I'm not so sure I'd still be here.

Good Luck Karen, you and your family will be in my prayers.

Troy T

Call if you need anything (757) 286-2249

[1KWLKAT]

Thanks Troy, I certainly know what you are going thru too. I have been to the nursing home everyday since last wed. She is still hanging in there as of today and she hasn't had a bite to eat or drink since last Friday. Her body is still filled with pnemonia and she is still running very high temperators but she still refushes to die. I sat with her last night and held her hand for over an hour and told her she was going to go to a better place soon, even know she can't talk I saw a tear roll down her face, I lost it at that point. I know she heard me an understood what I was saying to her, it was so sad. Unfortunatly it is true though, she has suffered for well over a year now. God will take her soon though. Good luck with your mom, cherish every miniute with her while you still have it. Good luck and much love Karen