Where did our hope go?

Brenda Bricco
Brenda Bricco Member Posts: 579 Member

Hi Everyone,

I have been quiet lately, it's just been tough times.

Dennis started his Folfiri with Avastin and is feeling pretty good but I think the chemo is having a effects other than tireness and nausea. Within a week of starting chemo he has screamed at me several times, told me that I am vendictive and selfish and had a break down at a family dinner. He says things that I never dreamed I would hear coming from his mouth. My health has suffered, I have had to go to ER and clininc couple times and am on meds for high blood pressure.

Dr. Doom sent him to an appt with a pallative care guy Friday and the jerk told him there is no hope and that he should wear a DNR band (they out one on him before he left). I get it, he is stage lv and there is no cure but he is doing really well and feels good. The pallative care dr even told him 3-4 times that he can't believe how good he looks. Dennis keeps asking me if they have told me something that they haven't told him because of how they keep talking about the end of life. I am blown away that he thinks I would keep something like that from him.

I don't know what to do, I am alone most of the time and seem to be the last one on his list to spend time with. 

 

 

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  • jen2012
    jen2012 Member Posts: 1,607 Member
    Hi Brenda...sorry you guys
    Hi Brenda...sorry you guys are dealing with this. Is he on a steroid with chemo? Im sorry hes taking it out on you. Does he have a living will...dnr order?
  • annalexandria
    annalexandria Member Posts: 2,571 Member
    Why in the world are they being so negative,

    when Dennis is still on chemo?  I don't understand that.  If there is still a chance for the chemo to shrink things (and I'm assuming there is, or why else would they have him do it?), why not maintain a more positive attitude?  When you are up walking around, talking, doing tx, etc...there is still hope.  And doctors shouldn't try to take that away from patients.  Really makes me mad.  

    And I too would be concerned about medications playing a role in his behavior, especially if he's on steroids.  Those are notorious for causing many problems.

    I'm so sorry for you both,  Brenda.  Just breaks my heart that the two of you are going through this.  Do you have anyone around who can help, maybe give you a break?  Being a caegiver is such hard work, somehow you have to find a way to take care of yourself as well.

    Sending strength and hugs your way~AA

  • WinneyPooh
    WinneyPooh Member Posts: 318
    rage,

    Brenda, I am stage IV and i have been fighting the good fight for 4 years and i have had my share of crazy out burst, Chemo does come with a lot of stress and some meds have streriods in them, you can request these be cut back.  When i have my chemo I let everyone know not to cause me to much stress, this does not always work,  You can always say to your husband, I realize you are very sick, i am here to help you but i don't have to put up with you being nasty or mean.  Most of the time he probally does not realize what he is doing and this will let him know you care but at the same time you are calling him on his bad behavior in a calm and understanding way.  As far as hope, I have found that hope is what you make of it, we all have a chance of living for along time or a short time, and cancer is not a definate death sentence, my Doc says I will be on chemo for life, how long that is no one knows, stop worry about it and start living, simplfy your life by selling off things that are cluttering your life, let go of obligations that have little or no benifit to you, let children and family menbers know you welcome and accept their help not that you expect it, and realize staying calm, stress less, and will improve all of our chances.  There is going to be times of dispare and loss of hope but take them as they come and realize you, and your husband are still here, embrace and go on. 

    that is the best we all cando.

    Penny 

  • AnnLouise
    AnnLouise Member Posts: 276 Member
    No answers .....

    but I am glad you posted in tough times because we do care and want to help or, just be there for you. It sounds to me that it may be a wake up call or reevaluation of medications, doctors, your health situation and his frame of mind. You are both going through so much that it becomes overwhelming. Try and do something that you both enjoy.....maybe dinner out at your favorite restaurant? Or something that you enjoy by yourself. Shopping is sometimes uplifting for me, probably because I don't get out much. Thinking of you and hoping things get easier ......~ Ann

  • Vancouver
    Vancouver Member Posts: 15
    Hang in there

    Hi there,

    I am quite new to this board and have only posted a couple of times, but when I saw your post, I just felt I wanted to send you a few words of encouragement.  You seem like a wonderful loving partner and I'm sure things that were said in anger weren't really meant to hurt you.  I imagine it was just frustration.  I think dealing with a cancer like this creates a lot of stress for everyone and people don't always know how to deal with.  I've seen my normally gentle and kind dad bark at my mom on several occasions in a really mean, hurtful way and SHE'S the one who has the Stage IV cancer.  Try to find peace in the fact that you are doing everything you can to help him.

    As for the palliative care Dr., I was very direct when I accompanied my mom to her first meeting with the palliative Dr (a couple of weeks after beginning chemo).  I told the Dr. that we understood very clearly the nature of my mom's diagnosis, but since she was doing so well and having such a great response, we really wanted to concentrate our efforts on doing everything we could to keep her well as long as possible and that we would consider the things they could offer from a palliative care perspective when the time came for it.  As far as we're concerned, we've just begun our fight and aren't ready to plan the end until all options have been exhausted--hopefully a long time from now!  You and Dennis may want to consider having a similar conversation with his palliative care Dr., where you are clear about what is and is not helpful for you at this time.

    I wish you all the best and hope things get better for you.  He is very lucky to have you by his side.

    CT

     

     

  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    Had To Comment, Brenda...

    Read where you said D is "starting" Folfiri...

    Now, of course, steroids can be a part of the problem for any of us...but since he's done chemo before, he's already been on this...and you've never talked like this before. I believe it was the Folfox you guys did last time.

    And now...we're introducing Irinotecan into the mix...

    Now, I can honestly tell you from my own personal experience, that Irinotecan turned me into a "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde"......I mean scary stuff...I hated who I was but it turned me into a literal monster...I couldn't stand who I was and how I was acting....but that particular chemo hurt me very badly.  (detailed my experience in the book).

    It made me sick 28 days of the 30 we have in each month for the entire six-month regimen of that part of my treatment program.  So, for me, there was absolutely no life at all...I felt so bad, I couldn't even sit up on the couch and watch tv with my wife....some nights if I slept all day, I might could give her one hour of Zombie time...but I was mostly comatose and too physically sick to respond or engage with her.

    My wife spent all of her time alone too...she didn't know what to do...and she was the last one on my list too.....I couldn't even manage hygiene I was so decimated. 

    And of course, my wife has had alot of that during our 9-year fight with cancer...and 3x with cancer during that stretch.

    I said things that I was not particulary proud of and regretted...and she did too in response...it made us question our marriage...and I know we looked at each other and just wondered who the other person was staring back at one another with such disgust....

    Cancer is a wrecking ball....

    The negative output from the doctor is uncalled for though....to tell him to wear a DNR bracelet is unforgiveable...I struggled mightily with that kind of decision with my dad....and it was the hardest thing ever, but I was following out his wishes...but it was very hard...and there you could see the end and knew it was coming...

    D is another story still...

    Now, Brenda....here's something I wanted you to know. 

    Cancer teaches us all to talk out of both sides of or mouths....what I mean is that we can say one thing one day - and then another thing another day....but on each of those days, we believed the position that we were holding.

    Like for you, when you thought  all was clear and it was behind you...it was "God is Good..." etc.

    I've had alot of struggle with faith my whole life...and when I read that, I was thinking that God has nothing to do with it...we know of people who perish in all kinds of ways, who are the most ardent and fervent believers...

    I always dismissed it...

    I've done alot of studying with Dr. Stanley the past six-months again....things changed for me a few months ago when I "surrendered" my life fully this time and took my hands off the wheel.....I see now how I thought I was driving the bus by myself and did not need a higher authority to help me...

    I see now that while God may or may not save us because we are afflicted with a disease, that He is "present" based on the Scriptures and the way that the Dr. S. has explained it. 

    And I tell you right now, HOPE can be so fleeting...it's slow to come - and quick to leave...

    When we're in the midst of fighting, it's so very hard to find Hope - and to keep Hope alive...and that's because when you're mired in it up past your elbows, it's a litmus test that is pushing our envelope past the point of what we want to accept. 

    When you're out of the fight and have time for reflection...that's when you reap the rewards of the personal growth that you gained from whatever life lesson was presented to us.

    Long story short...it's always easy to see the good when the struggle is behind us....but quite another to see the good when you're in the fight/depression mode.

    "God is Good"....can take on new meaning during those times of trials....

    As a strong woman of faith, who I've heard you tell all of us that God has gotten you through everything in life...I would ask that try and hold onto that...though I know it is hard to do. 

    I will say a prayer for you both....it will actually mean something now from the transformations I'm undergoing this year.....

    Hope has temporarily run out on you....be careful here...with a vacancy like that, it won't be long before Depression, Despair and perhaps Hopelessness itself will show up on your doorstep trying to rent the room that was recently vacated. 

    It all comes in cycles, Brenda....you're on the downswing right now...things will cycle back through. 

    Treatment is tough, Brenda...and Dennis may be examining his own mortality right now, especially in lieu of the 'support' his medical staff has been giving him.

    And thoughts of mortality can lead directly to anger....which then manifests itself outwardly towards you through Dennis's venting program. 

    But, he may need to get mad right now...sometimes anger can be good, because it redirects our energies towards the good when we can get it there.

    Accept this as part of the journey...and perhaps you two can have a talk about your feelings.....this was an area that I craved with my wife, but never got....but thankfully the board was a place where I could seek refuge and turn my anger outwards towards helping people just like you. 

    As you are so fond of saying..."God's Blessings..."

    I just wanted to remind you that you are the same ol' Brenda and you are both in a tough spot right now....

    Faith is one of the toughest lessons that I'm still trying to learn....I know that your faith will bring you through. 

    -Craig

  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
     
    Oh Brenda, I'm sorry that

     

    Oh Brenda, I'm sorry that you are both going through such a terrible time.  And I'm simply horrified that the Doctor would put a DNR Braclet on him!  Did you take it off of him!?  I can't imagine wearing a braclet that basically says to me every second of the day - "I'm going to die soon."   It's unimaginable to me that he would do such a thing.  My Rick always took a little comfort in knowing that I'd never let him go unless there was absolutely nothing left to do to help him.  He trusted me, not the doctors, to make such a final decision.  My goodness, I am so upset over what that doctor did to you both that I could just cry.   :(

    Take care, ((HUGS))

    Cynthia

  • Maxiecat
    Maxiecat Member Posts: 544 Member

     
    Oh Brenda, I'm sorry that

     

    Oh Brenda, I'm sorry that you are both going through such a terrible time.  And I'm simply horrified that the Doctor would put a DNR Braclet on him!  Did you take it off of him!?  I can't imagine wearing a braclet that basically says to me every second of the day - "I'm going to die soon."   It's unimaginable to me that he would do such a thing.  My Rick always took a little comfort in knowing that I'd never let him go unless there was absolutely nothing left to do to help him.  He trusted me, not the doctors, to make such a final decision.  My goodness, I am so upset over what that doctor did to you both that I could just cry.   :(

    Take care, ((HUGS))

    Cynthia

    Ditto what Cynthia

    Ditto what Cynthia said...take that bracelet off of him if he is still wearing it.  I am so sorry that you guys are having a hard time rit now. 

    Gentle hugs...

    alex

  • thxmiker
    thxmiker Member Posts: 1,278 Member
    WOW, even my Doc in Phoenix

    WOW, even my Doc in Phoenix was not that bad.   

     

    First, we are sedning our thoughts and prayers for you to find a good Oncologist and some hope.

     

    Have you tried, New Hope, Cancer Centers of America, Dr. Lenz @ USC, Dr, Sugerbaker DC????

     

    I got the bad news from Banner which is part of MD Anderson.   I figured MD Anderson should be a decent Cancer program.  NOT      They told me to try Dr. Lenz @ USC.    Dr. Lenz was very positive and brought us good hope again.

     

    Find another Doctor and Medical System that does not give up on their patients.

     

    Best Always,  mike

  • Goldie1
    Goldie1 Member Posts: 264 Member
    Before cancer...

    my husband was so short tempered.  After finding out he had cancer, he was still short tempered with a added dose of frustration! His onc recommended the anti-depressant, Zoloft.  My husband put it off for 3 months and then decided, what the heck, let me give it a try.  It has done wonders and he said he should have gone on it a long time ago.  His chemo treatment is also Folfiri and Avastin.  He takes the day off from work, goes every other Friday, and has the weekend to recoup.  He feels tired and has nausea most of the weekend but is able to return to work on Monday.  And, he has nose bleeds off and on.  4th infusion was last Friday and most likely will have a CT scan after the 6th treatment.  

    As far as what was said and the dnr band, I think that is wrong in so many ways.  

    Take care of yourself and my thoughts are with you,

    Ellen

  • Brenda Bricco
    Brenda Bricco Member Posts: 579 Member
    Kick me when I am down...

    Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts and a special thanks to Sundance for letting me know how you have perceived my previous posts. I have never wanted to hurt anyone with my faith or by praising my GOD when things are good but it seems that the way I sign off has miffed you. My knee jerk reaction is to apologize but after I think about it I would like to extend the most sincere invite for you to take a flying leap and kiss my arse. ;)

    Sorry if that sounds ungrateful... but I just think you could have private messaged me if you wanted to throw something in my face or suggest that I am "talking out of both sides of my mouth". The truth is that I don't know what I have said in the past, I just speak from my heart and say what I feel at the time; if I have contridicted myself then I do apologize to everyone. I am a kind person or atleast try to be at all times but I am offended by your post. Who knows, maybe I will read it later and see it in a different light but for now it just seemed like a mean things to say.

    That will teach me to open my mouth...

    GOD is still good!

    GOD's blessings...

    Brenda

  • jen2012
    jen2012 Member Posts: 1,607 Member

    Kick me when I am down...

    Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts and a special thanks to Sundance for letting me know how you have perceived my previous posts. I have never wanted to hurt anyone with my faith or by praising my GOD when things are good but it seems that the way I sign off has miffed you. My knee jerk reaction is to apologize but after I think about it I would like to extend the most sincere invite for you to take a flying leap and kiss my arse. ;)

    Sorry if that sounds ungrateful... but I just think you could have private messaged me if you wanted to throw something in my face or suggest that I am "talking out of both sides of my mouth". The truth is that I don't know what I have said in the past, I just speak from my heart and say what I feel at the time; if I have contridicted myself then I do apologize to everyone. I am a kind person or atleast try to be at all times but I am offended by your post. Who knows, maybe I will read it later and see it in a different light but for now it just seemed like a mean things to say.

    That will teach me to open my mouth...

    GOD is still good!

    GOD's blessings...

    Brenda

    Brenda...i think you read
    Brenda...i think you read Craigs message wrong. Im not going to speak for craig...but im not seeing what you are seeing. I dont want you to be further upset...and i really dont think Craig does either and im sure when he checks in he'll confirm that he wasnt trying to be mean or rude. Hang in there Brenda.
  • dmj101
    dmj101 Member Posts: 527 Member

    Kick me when I am down...

    Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts and a special thanks to Sundance for letting me know how you have perceived my previous posts. I have never wanted to hurt anyone with my faith or by praising my GOD when things are good but it seems that the way I sign off has miffed you. My knee jerk reaction is to apologize but after I think about it I would like to extend the most sincere invite for you to take a flying leap and kiss my arse. ;)

    Sorry if that sounds ungrateful... but I just think you could have private messaged me if you wanted to throw something in my face or suggest that I am "talking out of both sides of my mouth". The truth is that I don't know what I have said in the past, I just speak from my heart and say what I feel at the time; if I have contridicted myself then I do apologize to everyone. I am a kind person or atleast try to be at all times but I am offended by your post. Who knows, maybe I will read it later and see it in a different light but for now it just seemed like a mean things to say.

    That will teach me to open my mouth...

    GOD is still good!

    GOD's blessings...

    Brenda

    God is Good...

    Hey Brenda, I was starting to respond to you when I read your response to Craig.. I don't think he had any ill intentions.. please don't take his comments that way... This is a tough journey and don't we all know this.. Faith no matter how strong is hard to maintain constantly...  I know I have and I bet I am not alone but there are times when I question the faith we possess. I believe it is there even when we appear to have lost it.. (I think that is what Craig was attempting to tell you). It is like the ocean - it ebbs and tides.. and it is easy to be upbeat and positive when things are going well and when they aren't darkness and dispair comes quickly and easily...

    Now I truly condenm that dr to sending him to a palliative dr.. what were they thinking!!! I get enraged as a stage 4 that is walking and breathing,, working and loving and faithful to my God.. when I hear the term Quality of Life... and when the effects of chemo take over me.. I can feel Damion coming thru me... Hell havth no fury like a woman with stage 4 Colerectal cancer..... 

    So my message just try and hang in there.. this too will pass.. and btw... Craigs posts are so long that I loose track most of the time what he is talking about that I read half and skim the rest... I give you credit for having read the whole post.

    All my love to you and your familiy and hubby and may God Bless you all and keep you... Donna

     

  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member

    Kick me when I am down...

    Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts and a special thanks to Sundance for letting me know how you have perceived my previous posts. I have never wanted to hurt anyone with my faith or by praising my GOD when things are good but it seems that the way I sign off has miffed you. My knee jerk reaction is to apologize but after I think about it I would like to extend the most sincere invite for you to take a flying leap and kiss my arse. ;)

    Sorry if that sounds ungrateful... but I just think you could have private messaged me if you wanted to throw something in my face or suggest that I am "talking out of both sides of my mouth". The truth is that I don't know what I have said in the past, I just speak from my heart and say what I feel at the time; if I have contridicted myself then I do apologize to everyone. I am a kind person or atleast try to be at all times but I am offended by your post. Who knows, maybe I will read it later and see it in a different light but for now it just seemed like a mean things to say.

    That will teach me to open my mouth...

    GOD is still good!

    GOD's blessings...

    Brenda

     
    Dear Brenda,
    You are

     

    Dear Brenda,

    You are obviously extremely upset and angry at the moment, which is completely understandable today.  However, I truly believe that you are reading your own anger into Craig's post.  I am quite positive that Craig in no way shape or form intended to upset or insult you.  What I read from his post is someone who is reflecting on his own beliefs and sincerely hopes, and prays, that you will continue to have faith even when your prayers seems to go unanswered as they relate to this disease.  Please re-read his post when you feel ready, and I'm sure that you'll find that he is sharing his love and support for both of you.

    All my best,

    Cynthia

     

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,796 Member

    Kick me when I am down...

    Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts and a special thanks to Sundance for letting me know how you have perceived my previous posts. I have never wanted to hurt anyone with my faith or by praising my GOD when things are good but it seems that the way I sign off has miffed you. My knee jerk reaction is to apologize but after I think about it I would like to extend the most sincere invite for you to take a flying leap and kiss my arse. ;)

    Sorry if that sounds ungrateful... but I just think you could have private messaged me if you wanted to throw something in my face or suggest that I am "talking out of both sides of my mouth". The truth is that I don't know what I have said in the past, I just speak from my heart and say what I feel at the time; if I have contridicted myself then I do apologize to everyone. I am a kind person or atleast try to be at all times but I am offended by your post. Who knows, maybe I will read it later and see it in a different light but for now it just seemed like a mean things to say.

    That will teach me to open my mouth...

    GOD is still good!

    GOD's blessings...

    Brenda

    Keep that mouth open, Brenda

    We are here for you, wether or not we believe in your beliefs. 

    You and your husband need us, and we need you. 

    I certainly hope that you continue coming here regardless of others feelings toward your posts.  

    I did read Craig's post, and didn't see anything that was accusing. I know how it is when we're totally stressed out, which I think you are, so I know Craig will understand your misunderstanding. 

    May you find comfort somewhere. You both definitely deserve it. 

    God bless!

  • devotion10
    devotion10 Member Posts: 623 Member

    Kick me when I am down...

    Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts and a special thanks to Sundance for letting me know how you have perceived my previous posts. I have never wanted to hurt anyone with my faith or by praising my GOD when things are good but it seems that the way I sign off has miffed you. My knee jerk reaction is to apologize but after I think about it I would like to extend the most sincere invite for you to take a flying leap and kiss my arse. ;)

    Sorry if that sounds ungrateful... but I just think you could have private messaged me if you wanted to throw something in my face or suggest that I am "talking out of both sides of my mouth". The truth is that I don't know what I have said in the past, I just speak from my heart and say what I feel at the time; if I have contridicted myself then I do apologize to everyone. I am a kind person or atleast try to be at all times but I am offended by your post. Who knows, maybe I will read it later and see it in a different light but for now it just seemed like a mean things to say.

    That will teach me to open my mouth...

    GOD is still good!

    GOD's blessings...

    Brenda

    Whoa ... is this really necessary?

    My knee jerk reaction is to apologize but after I think about it I would like to extend the most sincere invite for you to take a flying leap and kiss my arse. ;)

    I understand that you are having a difficult time.  I would venture to say that everyone who posts on this board is.  Seems everyone, including Craig, has been supportive and tried to offer kind support. Please reread Craig's message when you have calmed a bit.

    Just a reminder ... the forum is made up of many individuals of differing faiths and also non-faiths.  Sometimes putting too much emphasis on one's religious experience may be offensive to some members.  It is very different here than within our personal social circles where we may speak freely because we understand the belief systems of those around us. The reason the board requests this type of consideration is so that all members feel accepted and respected.

    I am sorry for your present troubles. As a caregiver for my husband who has advanced cancer, my heart goes out to you ... it is just very rough. -- Cynthia

     

  • dmj101
    dmj101 Member Posts: 527 Member

    Whoa ... is this really necessary?

    My knee jerk reaction is to apologize but after I think about it I would like to extend the most sincere invite for you to take a flying leap and kiss my arse. ;)

    I understand that you are having a difficult time.  I would venture to say that everyone who posts on this board is.  Seems everyone, including Craig, has been supportive and tried to offer kind support. Please reread Craig's message when you have calmed a bit.

    Just a reminder ... the forum is made up of many individuals of differing faiths and also non-faiths.  Sometimes putting too much emphasis on one's religious experience may be offensive to some members.  It is very different here than within our personal social circles where we may speak freely because we understand the belief systems of those around us. The reason the board requests this type of consideration is so that all members feel accepted and respected.

    I am sorry for your present troubles. As a caregiver for my husband who has advanced cancer, my heart goes out to you ... it is just very rough. -- Cynthia

     

    I understand...

    I understand what you are saying Cynthia,, but I think faith when professed in  post is not always religous faith that we are talking about so openmindness has to be possessed by both sides.

    Faith is sometime faith in ourselves and at other times God and still other times our DR's and caregivers.. 

    Keep the Faith friends...

    Donna

  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    dmj101 said:

    I understand...

    I understand what you are saying Cynthia,, but I think faith when professed in  post is not always religous faith that we are talking about so openmindness has to be possessed by both sides.

    Faith is sometime faith in ourselves and at other times God and still other times our DR's and caregivers.. 

    Keep the Faith friends...

    Donna

     
    Ok dear friends...I kindly

     

    Ok dear friends...I kindly request that we suspend this particular topic since it appears that this post is now going in a different direction.  We certainly don't want to start up yet another religious debate.  We all know what will happen in that case. 

    Love you all my friends,

    Cyn

  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    jen2012 said:

    Brenda...i think you read
    Brenda...i think you read Craigs message wrong. Im not going to speak for craig...but im not seeing what you are seeing. I dont want you to be further upset...and i really dont think Craig does either and im sure when he checks in he'll confirm that he wasnt trying to be mean or rude. Hang in there Brenda.

    Brenda, so sorry you are
    Brenda, so sorry you are going through this bad time. Please get rid of Dr. Doom. Who needs that crap?

    I agree with Jen. I think Craig was only trying to be supportive. I read his post several times and I honestly don't think he was throwing anything back at you. In many of his posts he has made comments about his own faith and belief in God. I really don't want to speak for him but I strongly suspect he was only trying to remind you of your faith (as we often question faith during difficult times) and suggesting you that your belief in God will guide you through this difficult time.

    Sorry Craig if I'm putting words in your mouth.

    I know how difficult this sort of thing can be. When Steve was in the hospital several weeks ago, his mood was quite foul. I found his comments and behavior to be very hurtful. He was not himself and it scared me. I felt like I didn't even know him. A very kind CSN member reached out to me and reminded me that it is not Steve talking, it's the disease. Dennis is likely feeling scared, tired and sick from the chemo. You are his safe place to land. His safety net. Being a caregiver is a tough job. It still seems strange for me to refer to myself as a caregiver. I miss the days when I was just a regular wife. Lol.

    Take care

    Chelsea
  • devotion10
    devotion10 Member Posts: 623 Member
    dmj101 said:

    I understand...

    I understand what you are saying Cynthia,, but I think faith when professed in  post is not always religous faith that we are talking about so openmindness has to be possessed by both sides.

    Faith is sometime faith in ourselves and at other times God and still other times our DR's and caregivers.. 

    Keep the Faith friends...

    Donna

    Thank you Donna for your comments ... I just wanted to

    call attention to the terms of the board because we were getting sort of close to the point where someone may flag a post because of its religiosity. That would not be helpful to an individual like Brenda who really needs to have support right now.

    Yes, I do embrace both sides, but the rules remain and we all abide by them here to keep the peace. -- Best, C