Not long now

rmitchell
rmitchell Member Posts: 94
in Esophageal Cancer #1
Don is getting weaker every day. I now have to give him 60mg of morphine every 8 hrs and a pill for anxiety as needed. He has been in bed all day today and not eating anything. I am just praying that God will take him home and out of this suffering. I know that it is in HIS time, but it is very hard to see him suffer. Please keep us in your prayers. I don't know how I would survive without the support I get from all you folks and friends.
Reba
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  • ABC321
    ABC321 Member Posts: 52
    #2
    Hugs and love...
    ...from our family to yours. Take care.
    Steve
  • MissusB
    MissusB Member Posts: 111
    #3
    ABC321 said:

    Hugs and love...
    ...from our family to yours. Take care.
    Steve

    Praying for you, Reba.
    Praying that God will give you both strength. Love to you - Kim
  • lilrusty
    lilrusty Member Posts: 49
    #4
    In Our Prayers
    Dear Reba our hearts and prayers are with you and yours during this trying time.
    Stay Strong
    Love,
    Chrissy
  • sangora
    sangora Member Posts: 213
    #5
    lilrusty said:

    In Our Prayers
    Dear Reba our hearts and prayers are with you and yours during this trying time.
    Stay Strong
    Love,
    Chrissy

    You have a group behind you
    I am so sorry to hear about this, but know that you have many out here supporting both you and your husband. We all will be praying that God will do his work and you will recieve comfort in this most trying time. Sam
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  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
    #7
    Special prayers coming your way
    Reba,

    You and Don have been in my prayers daily. It has been a long battle for both of you. I will be praying that Don's pain relief is effective and that he is as comfortable as possible. I am glad that he is home and has your love and support as he makes the final part of his journey.

    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina
  • Freida
    Freida Member Posts: 182
    #8
    paul61 said:

    Special prayers coming your way
    Reba,

    You and Don have been in my prayers daily. It has been a long battle for both of you. I will be praying that Don's pain relief is effective and that he is as comfortable as possible. I am glad that he is home and has your love and support as he makes the final part of his journey.

    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina

    Reba
    Wishing peace and comfort to both you and Don.

    Hugs
    Freida
  • sandy1943
    sandy1943 Member Posts: 824
    #9
    Praying for God's comfort
    Praying for God's comfort during this difficult time.
    Sandra
  • sandy1943
    sandy1943 Member Posts: 824
    #10
    Praying for God's comfort to
    Praying for God's comfort to surround you and Don.
    Sandra
  • Daisylin
    Daisylin Member Posts: 365
    #11
    Freida said:

    Reba
    Wishing peace and comfort to both you and Don.

    Hugs
    Freida

    So sorry Reba,
    As everyone else has stated, I'm wishing you peace, love and comfort as you face this next step in the journey. I am so sorry that Don is fading, and I know your pain. I was there, just a wee bit over a month ago. I stroked Lee's arms and hair, told him how much I loved him and just chatted aloud, about whatever came to mind. I gave him permission to go, and told him I'd be ok, and that his beloved doggie would be ok. I don't know how much of this he was aware of, he was pretty out of it for the last week, but it helped me to say goodbye. I'm sure on some level, he knew I was there, by his side every moment. And I'm sure Don knows that as well. You have been a champion caregiver, and you should take comfort in the fact that you did such a remarkable job.

    I, like you, was at the point of wishing for Lee to let go. It felt horrible to think it, but I could not stand to watch him suffer any more. I know he is in a better place right now, and for that I'm thankful.

    Please lean on us, we are here for you. Take care of yourself, be well and God bless
    Chantal
  • plealrush
    plealrush Member Posts: 15
    #12
    Same here . I am sorry
    I hate this disease!! How old is don. By the way the color ribbon for esophageal cancer is periwinkle. I am truly sorry Tim is in bed it seems since his first chemo treatment in September, started hospice in November is at home and also on 60 mg of morph every 8 as well. His belly is swollen and this weekend his entire left arm . I had to cut t shirt to give room. I wonder if he will make it to Christmas ? It is in God's hands either way! One thing I can do is pray to God to sustain us! I know He will , Poor Tim was just diagnosed at the end of august and it has been downhill since. When did don have his last chemo? Take care dear sweet Reba
  • JReed
    JReed Member Posts: 428
    #13
    Hugs and prayers for you guys from us. May God continue to wrap His loving arms around you both and provide the strength and comfort to help you through this very difficult time.

    Judy & Don
  • Ginny_B
    Ginny_B Member Posts: 532
    #14
    Hugs
    I am so sorry for your pain and Don's. God is with you.
    Ginny
  • rmitchell
    rmitchell Member Posts: 94
    #15
    plealrush said:

    Same here . I am sorry
    I hate this disease!! How old is don. By the way the color ribbon for esophageal cancer is periwinkle. I am truly sorry Tim is in bed it seems since his first chemo treatment in September, started hospice in November is at home and also on 60 mg of morph every 8 as well. His belly is swollen and this weekend his entire left arm . I had to cut t shirt to give room. I wonder if he will make it to Christmas ? It is in God's hands either way! One thing I can do is pray to God to sustain us! I know He will , Poor Tim was just diagnosed at the end of august and it has been downhill since. When did don have his last chemo? Take care dear sweet Reba

    Don
    Don is 78. He had EC surgery last Dec after 6 Chemo and 28 Radiation treatments. They said he was Cancer Free then. In August he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Bone Cancer. The same kind as the EC. They gave him 6 to 8 months to live. He is going down hill fast and it seems the end is near. I don't know if he will last through Christmas or not. It is in God's hands. I don't understand why this terrible Cancer has to claim so many lives. Thanks so much for all your prayers. I will keep you in mine as well.
  • TerryV
    TerryV Member Posts: 887
    #16
    Our prayers as well
    Reba,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I pray for pain free time for Don and peace for you.

    Love & Hugs,

    Terry
  • AngieD
    AngieD Member Posts: 493
    #17
    rmitchell said:

    Don
    Don is 78. He had EC surgery last Dec after 6 Chemo and 28 Radiation treatments. They said he was Cancer Free then. In August he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Bone Cancer. The same kind as the EC. They gave him 6 to 8 months to live. He is going down hill fast and it seems the end is near. I don't know if he will last through Christmas or not. It is in God's hands. I don't understand why this terrible Cancer has to claim so many lives. Thanks so much for all your prayers. I will keep you in mine as well.

    Reba,
    This cancer is so cruel and plays so many horrid tricks on people. You and Don are in my thoughts and prayers for pain relief and peace.
    Angie
  • oriontj
    oriontj Member Posts: 375
    #18
    You are in our prayers
    I sure will keep you all in my prayers.

    jan
  • Cora11
    Cora11 Member Posts: 173
    #19
    oriontj said:

    You are in our prayers
    I sure will keep you all in my prayers.

    jan

    Reba, ever so so sorry for your pain as you help Don pass. Please gather strength from us.
    Peace and blessings,
    Cora
  • annalan
    annalan Member Posts: 138
    #20
    RIBA my heart goes out to
    RIBA my heart goes out to you and Don. There are too many people on here who have been where you are now and only they can know your heartbreak and suffering, the rest of us can only imagine the devastating heartbreak. You're in my thoughts as Don nears the end of his terrible journey and I pray for a peaceful passing.

    Ann (2)
  • fredswilma
    fredswilma Member Posts: 185
    #21
    My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time, may you find peace, know that we are all here for you.
    Love and hugs
    Ann

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