My Father made a miraculous recovery from a near death tumor compressing nerves on the spine. They were afraid his spine would snap. Well they told him 3 months in a brace he is out in two months. Driving walking enjoying Life.
Yesterday scan in his chest another tumor it fractured his rib. Hew is on percocets which he never takes and we await the full body scan results next Friday.
He is frustrated and angry but keeps such a great attitude. But deep down we spoke and certain issues were brought up. Scared the sheet out of me as he knows its a matter of time. They will radiate the tumor.
Doctors talking chemo which they my parents are against. Had dinner with them and I could tell how much pain he is in, Its awful man.
He told me how much he loves me and I must take care of my mother who is going to be a mental case when he passes. Something is different this time. Anyway just felt like typing --
I am under sworn secrecy not to tell my bro or sister. My parents will deal with this there way and I will respect all there wishes.
Its life and it sucks my short hairs
IM sooooooo sorry for what is happening to you ,you seem like a very smart man ,,that your dear father can be prond of ,take care sweety.yvonne
Thank you Yvonne. Its life. My Dad is a very strong man. He is fighting daily for his life. Its now 6 yrs since they told us he would die. But these last 2 bouts of radiation has taken its toll. His prostate cancer is very aggressive,
All hormonal treatments failed. So he is kinds screwed. I am lucky that i can see him evrey day as my office 11 miles from his home and i live 2 miles from him.
We spend a lot of time together. And I was blessed to work 12 years with him.
Lots to be grateful for Yvonne, My biggest worry is my Mother. She keeps it all in puts on this amazing facade but when he passes she will be a mess.
The last operation which we have no clue how he survived I saw her breakdown and it was for me the toughest thing I had ever seen. I felt so helpless and usually I can fix any problem or situation. This?? It will be rough.
Yvonne I pray you have decided to get rid of all those tramadols.
You take care -Yvonne--Jeff
All hormonal treatments failed. So he is kinds screwed. I am lucky that i can see him evrey day as my office 11 miles from his home and i live 2 miles from him.
We spend a lot of time together. And I was blessed to work 12 years with him.
Lots to be grateful for Yvonne, My biggest worry is my Mother. She keeps it all in puts on this amazing facade but when he passes she will be a mess.
The last operation which we have no clue how he survived I saw her breakdown and it was for me the toughest thing I had ever seen. I felt so helpless and usually I can fix any problem or situation. This?? It will be rough.
Yvonne I pray you have decided to get rid of all those tramadols.
You take care -Yvonne--Jeff
Jeff, so very sad for you...I had a similar conversation with my dad in April and it's tough. I'm not even close to my dad and it was hard, it must be breaking your heart...you wear the depth of your feeling for your father on your sleeve and I'm certain he feels your love every minute. Keeping only good thoughts for you and your folks...
Peace~MomNMore
Peace~MomNMore
Unfortunately, I have to accept that it's the cycle of life. I'm older, my parents are older. My mother has defied odds and is still alive, although no quality of life is left. Her time is soon. Love them while you can, tell them every day how much you do love them.
I'm sorry Jeff, I know how much your dad (and mom) means to you. I'll be praying that he won't be in too much pain.
I had someone show me a quote... I don' t know who said it, but wanted to share it with you.
"In the end we are all separate; our stories, no matter how similar, come to a fork and diverge. We are drawn to each other because of our similarites, but it is our differences we must learn to respect."
Doesn't have much to do with your situation here, but nonetheless wanted you to see it.
Much love to you and your fam.
I had someone show me a quote... I don' t know who said it, but wanted to share it with you.
"In the end we are all separate; our stories, no matter how similar, come to a fork and diverge. We are drawn to each other because of our similarites, but it is our differences we must learn to respect."
Doesn't have much to do with your situation here, but nonetheless wanted you to see it.
Much love to you and your fam.
Hey Stranger:
I feel Like a kid. I have a new friend she is 26 yrs old--gorgeous very platonic christ she could be my daughter.
She is going to fix me up with her good friend she BEUATIFUL 4 kids but who cares.
Anyway chill-in PGA-Golf just got rained out--I have been Jamming some kind of Xbox guitar plays rock songs? It was cool. Were all going out tonight too party.
My dads attitude is amazing. It sucks man but its reality. They keep writing him off and he come s back. So till nest Friday when full scan results come back were dealing with one tumor in the ribs. Rib is broken pain is rough but he deals with it. Taking percs 3-4 5mg a day takes the edge off. He has all these opiates you name it he has it. I cant walk in their bathroom--don't trust myself you know just 3-4 dilaudid for the pool and boom off to the races,
I am an addict--always will be
Stacy how is Kaytlin. Whenever I read or see the news about a little girl missing I think of you and your daughter.
Take care and thanks for the kind words
Jeff
I feel Like a kid. I have a new friend she is 26 yrs old--gorgeous very platonic christ she could be my daughter.
She is going to fix me up with her good friend she BEUATIFUL 4 kids but who cares.
Anyway chill-in PGA-Golf just got rained out--I have been Jamming some kind of Xbox guitar plays rock songs? It was cool. Were all going out tonight too party.
My dads attitude is amazing. It sucks man but its reality. They keep writing him off and he come s back. So till nest Friday when full scan results come back were dealing with one tumor in the ribs. Rib is broken pain is rough but he deals with it. Taking percs 3-4 5mg a day takes the edge off. He has all these opiates you name it he has it. I cant walk in their bathroom--don't trust myself you know just 3-4 dilaudid for the pool and boom off to the races,
I am an addict--always will be
Stacy how is Kaytlin. Whenever I read or see the news about a little girl missing I think of you and your daughter.
Take care and thanks for the kind words
Jeff
I am so sorry to hear this about your dad. He has been such a fighter throughout this whole ordeal. It's hard to let a parent go, Jeff. I know what you are going through. Watching them suffer is probably the hardest especially knowing there is nothing you can do to help. Just be there for him and your mom (I know you will be). Stay strong, but there is nothing wrong with being sad...it's natural. Infact, keeping it bottled up is unhealthy. Love him and let him know it. I am praying for your family.
Kaylin's doing great, thanks.
Glad you're having some human contact. That's always good. I'll be the big 2-5 here at the end of the month. I feel so much older.
You can see some newer pics of Kaylin on Lisa's Picture Thread. I hear about these cases you're talking about and it just breaks my heart. I'm lucky. Even though she can be pretty annoying... stubborn... persistant... just like me.
All her friends moved up to pre-k and she's not 4 until Oct. 6 so she's still being held back in the 3 year old class. She's so bored... She's smarter than most of those little kids. not being biased, she's beyond bright.
Have a good night Jeff. TTYS
Stac
Glad you're having some human contact. That's always good. I'll be the big 2-5 here at the end of the month. I feel so much older.
You can see some newer pics of Kaylin on Lisa's Picture Thread. I hear about these cases you're talking about and it just breaks my heart. I'm lucky. Even though she can be pretty annoying... stubborn... persistant... just like me.
All her friends moved up to pre-k and she's not 4 until Oct. 6 so she's still being held back in the 3 year old class. She's so bored... She's smarter than most of those little kids. not being biased, she's beyond bright.
Have a good night Jeff. TTYS
Stac
RHONDA MY DAD GOT A SETBACK BUT HE SHOULD BE DEAD 4-5 TIMES OVER.
THIS TIME ITS FRUSTRATING AS WORSE CASE A TUMOR IN HIS RIBCAGE BUT THEY DID A FULL SCAN OF HIS BODY--RESULTS NEXT FRIDAY.
HE IS IN GOOD SPIRITS--ITS MY MOTHER THAT WORRIES ME THE MOST.
GREAT NIGHT TONIGHT NIC TO SEE i STILL HAVE IT. got HOME AN HOUR AGO--SHE IS 26 AND AMAZING. --WATCHING THE SWIMMING--(OLYMPICS)
ENJOYING THE COMPETITION.
STACY YOU HAVE COME SO FAR FROM OUR FIRST CONVERSTION. YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOURSELF.
NOT SURE ABOUT SCHOOL 3-4 EXCEPT MOST IMPORTANT YEARS ARE 3-5----IMO
STAC YOUR DAUGHTER IS SO CUTE-I LOVE IT.
I AM GOING TO WATCH THE OLYMPICS UNTIL I CANT KEEP MY EYES OPEN
TAKE CARE--JEFF
THIS TIME ITS FRUSTRATING AS WORSE CASE A TUMOR IN HIS RIBCAGE BUT THEY DID A FULL SCAN OF HIS BODY--RESULTS NEXT FRIDAY.
HE IS IN GOOD SPIRITS--ITS MY MOTHER THAT WORRIES ME THE MOST.
GREAT NIGHT TONIGHT NIC TO SEE i STILL HAVE IT. got HOME AN HOUR AGO--SHE IS 26 AND AMAZING. --WATCHING THE SWIMMING--(OLYMPICS)
ENJOYING THE COMPETITION.
STACY YOU HAVE COME SO FAR FROM OUR FIRST CONVERSTION. YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOURSELF.
NOT SURE ABOUT SCHOOL 3-4 EXCEPT MOST IMPORTANT YEARS ARE 3-5----IMO
STAC YOUR DAUGHTER IS SO CUTE-I LOVE IT.
I AM GOING TO WATCH THE OLYMPICS UNTIL I CANT KEEP MY EYES OPEN
TAKE CARE--JEFF
