Still going strong

spensir
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Still going strong.John has chosen to go on Hospice since the end of Feb. There are days when its tougher than others and there are days when he sleeps more than usual. The best part is there are days, yes days that God has blessed us with as what we call bonus days. We have seen the grandkids many more times , had lots of phone calls and visits from family, friends and co workers.

There are times when we have to say no and just let John rest. John still eats three meals most days and keeps himself hydrated on his own. John found he has more mobility in the wheel chair so he uses it more than the walker now. We live in the Seattle area so when ever the sun pops out John enjoys us taking him out for walk.

God has given us a gift of support from a wonderful Hospice team as well as many family and friends, John has two sisters but I come from a family of nine children. My sisters and broyhers have rallied around us with phone calls, packages, and visits. There is nothing that warms the heart than seeing your brothers mopping a floor or making the bed. My mom would be so proud of the kids she raised.

Ther is nothing easy about someone you love having Cancer. I know there are tough time ahead but I can handle them. It helps me so much to read all the stories of strength and oh then there are the ones that experience the joy of NED, what a blessing.

Thank all of you for the support and sharing some of your lives with me. Love Shirley

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    Thank you William
    We know those angels are surrounding our home ready to take John home. John and I have had many conversations about when the time come to not eat as he has and preparing himself for the journey home. He is the co pilot and God is in charge. It is difficult and ther have been many tears but I can let go and know he is feeling no pain and in a much better place. One where we will all meet again. Thanks again for your kind words the EC family is the BEST. We never know when that day will come so each day is a gift and a blessing. Today John gets his new lift chair delivered. We live in the Seattle area so we take wheelchair walks when the sun comes out. Love those bonus days. Shirley
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    Attitude of gratitude
    Shirley,
    Y'all sound alot like Donald (Cowboy) & me, except we don't have grand kids (but we do have two sons in their 20s, and we borrow Donald's twin brother's grandkids!). Since initial diagnosis in January, we've spent the time we weren't in Dr's offices on the back porch, watching the show mother nature puts on for springtime. When we found out it was definitely mets to liver, i cried and even the doc and nurses shed a tear-but Cowboy did not. He told them he knew they had done everything they could for him and that it wasn't in any of our hands-but someone else's. He also said he & i were lucky-lots of families have suffered instant loss-through a car wreck, a heart attack, defending our country-and here we had time to say a long goodbye.

    So, we've taken it that way, every day. There are some days that are better than others, sure, but EVERY day is another day we're grateful, to see winter go and springtime blossom, like we've never been able to before-leaf by leaf, petal by petal.

    God bless you both.
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    Go to God
    Grace, thank you for your meaningful expression. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall thank you for posting it. Posts 1415. I have a 44 year old friend young enough to be my son...down with MEC, lost his dad five years ago to the day of his diagnosis, melanoma, lost his uncle last week,liver cancer.We are praying for him
    and his mom . God is always in control and its His time line , not the drs. Thank you for your prayers.
    Any treatment suggestions?
  • BMGky
    BMGky Member Posts: 621
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    Attitude of gratitude
    Shirley,
    Y'all sound alot like Donald (Cowboy) & me, except we don't have grand kids (but we do have two sons in their 20s, and we borrow Donald's twin brother's grandkids!). Since initial diagnosis in January, we've spent the time we weren't in Dr's offices on the back porch, watching the show mother nature puts on for springtime. When we found out it was definitely mets to liver, i cried and even the doc and nurses shed a tear-but Cowboy did not. He told them he knew they had done everything they could for him and that it wasn't in any of our hands-but someone else's. He also said he & i were lucky-lots of families have suffered instant loss-through a car wreck, a heart attack, defending our country-and here we had time to say a long goodbye.

    So, we've taken it that way, every day. There are some days that are better than others, sure, but EVERY day is another day we're grateful, to see winter go and springtime blossom, like we've never been able to before-leaf by leaf, petal by petal.

    God bless you both.

    May God continue to comfort you
    So glad you are enjoying your time together.

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