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what a week it has been

Marianne313
Marianne313 CSN Member Posts: 124
edited May 2011 in Colorectal Cancer #1
My aunt has stage 4 colon cancer, her son has stage 3 esophageal cancer, her husband had beginning alzheimers and used a walker, his life consisted of going from bed to bathroom to dining room table and back again, he suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on May 17th, burial was Saturday the 21st, today I get a call saying my cousin (my aunt's son with esophageal cancer) is in the hospital undergoing emergency surgery for a collapsed lung, they haven't told my aunt yet. I'm not sure why I'm posting this here, but posting does calm me some for some reason. I do wonder how much more she can handle.

I still keep you all in my prayers.

Marianne
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  • pepebcn
    pepebcn CSN Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #2
    Wow , feel so sorry for that, hope better days will arrive soon
    for you!.
    Hugs!
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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
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    Marianne
    Sometimes just to talk about it is a tremendous stress reliever and gives you the outlet to not leave it bottled up inside of you.

    What a week is right! All of you have been through so much.

    Wishing for things to settle down for you so you can catch your breath....so very sorry all of this has happened to your family. Condolences on the loss of your aunt's husband and sending healing wishes for your family.

    Craig
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
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    Marianne
    Hi Marianne,

    I think posting and just getting your feelings out is helpful to your soul, mental spirit, stress level, etc. I know it is for me, so post away anytime you need support or just want to talk about something!
    I'm sorry for what your family is going through- keep us posted on it & I hope and pray your cousin in the hospital with the collapsed lung does well.

    Hugs to you,
    Lisa
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  • luvmum
    luvmum CSN Member Posts: 457 Member
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    Dear Marianne
    I'm sorry that you have been through such a week. I hope your cousin will be out of the hospital soon and your aunt will be doing fine too.

    Best wishes,
    Dora
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  • Marianne313
    Marianne313 CSN Member Posts: 124
    #6
    grateful
    you guys (and gals) are so kind and sweet. I am so blessed to have found this site. Thank you all so very much for your comments, care, concern and kind wishes.

    Marianne
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  • plh4gail
    plh4gail CSN Member Posts: 1,238 Member
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    It doesn't matter why you
    It doesn't matter why you think you post here...it's simply a place you can go and be yoursesf. You can be afraid, vent, ask for comfort....and it will all happen. It can be like your santcuary for your thoughts. I will be sending good thoughts and prayers and vibes to you family my dear...so many things going on at once for you.

    Love and hugs, Gail
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  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood CSN Member Posts: 1,117 Member
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    plh4gail said:

    It doesn't matter why you
    It doesn't matter why you think you post here...it's simply a place you can go and be yoursesf. You can be afraid, vent, ask for comfort....and it will all happen. It can be like your santcuary for your thoughts. I will be sending good thoughts and prayers and vibes to you family my dear...so many things going on at once for you.

    Love and hugs, Gail

    wow
    you do have it going on.will be praying everything will work out soon for you....Godbless...johnnybegood
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  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea CSN Member Posts: 3,900 Member
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    thanks for the prayers, we all need them
    dear marianne,

    your poor aunty, stage 4 with all the hassels. I guess all you can do is love and comfort her. share your feelings and thoughts here, its what we do.

    hugs,
    pete
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  • thingy45
    thingy45 CSN Member Posts: 632 Member
    #10
    venting
    Hi Marianne,
    Venting is allways good. I have a journal I vent in, cry in and mark happy things in. When I read back, I am amazed how many blessed moments I have had and how little sad moments, because when I vent there is allways someone who comes along and picks me up. THAt is a blessed moment.
    I wish you strength, and lots of love, sending you prayers and love,
    Marjan
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
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    Awful
    She has a lot going on right now. So sorry about your uncle, cousin and aunt. Telling her now is going to be devestating, but she needs to know sometime. Will keep them in thoughts and prayers.

    Kim
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