Sad news this week...
Sunday, February 22, 2004 by jarget | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
We just found out recently that my 71 year old Mother has pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately it is located in an area of the pancreas that is difficult to treat. She has been ill since just before Thanksgiving and has hardly eatin anything since then. She's been in and out of the er from Nov. up until a week ago when doctors finally decided she should be hospitalized. They've run all kinds of tests and xrays and cat scans and biopsies. My Dad was with her yesterday when her doctor told her she would only have 6 to 12 months to live. I got there about about 3pm and the first thing out of my Mother's mouth was "Joe I'm going to die in 6 months" as she cried. My heart sank and I fought to keep it together. I'm very close to my mother and I don't think I'll ever lose that image of my mom telling me that with the fear and terror in her face. My brother came down and my sister will be here tomorrow. Anyway my mom is schedule for a pancreatic bypass surgery this coming Monday which is only being done to give her the 6 to 12 months.
It's just too soon to lose my Mom. It's hard to imagine life without her.
It's just too soon to lose my Mom. It's hard to imagine life without her.
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Old_Crab
Reply #22 Monday, February 23, 2004 3:07 AM
Reply #22 Monday, February 23, 2004 3:07 AM
Sorry to hear of your troubles J. I know exactly how you feel. In Dec. I lost 4 very close family members myself. I'm still in shock over what happened to me. However, give yourself time, give your Mom all you can, and be with her as much as possible. Sometimes though, I really wonder more about those that they temporarily leave behind. Cope as best as you can. 
badblueboy
Reply #23 Monday, February 23, 2004 6:12 AM
Reply #23 Monday, February 23, 2004 6:12 AM
Sir jarget!!
I'm sorry to hear this as I have cancer too, so I understand it you can believe me. Try to go to this link http://www.neways.com/usa/ or this http://www.drclark.com/
Goodluck
badblueboy
I'm sorry to hear this as I have cancer too, so I understand it you can believe me. Try to go to this link http://www.neways.com/usa/ or this http://www.drclark.com/
Goodluck
badblueboy
cosmo-alpha
Reply #24 Monday, February 23, 2004 6:34 AM
Reply #24 Monday, February 23, 2004 6:34 AM
Chin up, Jarget. Sorry to hear about your mom. That is the kind of news we can do without. My prayers for you and your family.
Stupendous Man
Reply #26 Monday, February 23, 2004 12:12 PM
Reply #26 Monday, February 23, 2004 12:12 PM
Jarget, I would like to express my sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time in your lives.
Please try to take advantage of the time remaining. Tell her thanks for the good times, say sorry for the times you were perhaps difficult as a kid (as most kids go through a stage in their teen years), overall let her know you love her, try to make her laugh and smile.
In short, try to ease the passing for you both by filling your minds with happy memories.
Please try to take advantage of the time remaining. Tell her thanks for the good times, say sorry for the times you were perhaps difficult as a kid (as most kids go through a stage in their teen years), overall let her know you love her, try to make her laugh and smile.
In short, try to ease the passing for you both by filling your minds with happy memories.
kona0197
Reply #28 Monday, February 23, 2004 5:14 PM
Reply #28 Monday, February 23, 2004 5:14 PM
I lost my dad when I was 6. I know how you feel. I am here if you wish or need to talk.
jarget
Reply #29 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 12:01 PM
Reply #29 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 12:01 PM
Thanks everybody for all the kind words and support.
Here's an update: My Mom came out of the surgery with flying colors. She was surrounded by friends and family when she went into surgery and when she came out of surgery. We hope to have her home in about ten days.
Here's an update: My Mom came out of the surgery with flying colors. She was surrounded by friends and family when she went into surgery and when she came out of surgery. We hope to have her home in about ten days.
MadPyro
Reply #30 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 12:35 PM
Reply #30 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 12:35 PM
congradulations sir jarget and i hope every thing turns out all right. 
jarget
Reply #31 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 1:17 PM
Reply #31 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 1:17 PM
Her life expectancy is still only 6 - 12 months but the doctor told us last night more like 6 months.
Sugaree
Reply #33 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:13 AM
Reply #33 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:13 AM
Take those 6 months and make every moment count, Joe. Don't leave anything undone...those are the things that haunt us afterwords.
I use to think, "I hope I go quick so I wont suffer"... Now after watching my Mom die, I hope I can leave this world as complete as She did for my own children....
..There is no love greater than a Mothers!
My thoughts are with you and your family
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I use to think, "I hope I go quick so I wont suffer"... Now after watching my Mom die, I hope I can leave this world as complete as She did for my own children....
..There is no love greater than a Mothers!
My thoughts are with you and your family
[Message Edited]
badblueboy
Reply #34 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 3:24 AM
Reply #34 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 3:24 AM
Jarget!
I assume you didn't go to the links I posted on 02/23/04?!Go specially to this:https://www.drclark.com/start.asp (Books and Videos)
All the best for you mom!
bablueboy
I assume you didn't go to the links I posted on 02/23/04?!Go specially to this:https://www.drclark.com/start.asp (Books and Videos)
All the best for you mom!
bablueboy
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Reply #21 Monday, February 23, 2004 1:25 AM