Al will not be with us much longer

mumphy
mumphy Member Posts: 440
edited March 2014 in Esophageal Cancer #1
Hello,

I am posting to tell you all that Al has lost the battle with this disease. We met with all of the Dr's today and it has spread to the point that it my be in his brain we opted not to do any more scans. His liver is failing and will no longer be able to with stand any type of aggresive chemo therapy. He will only be with me for a short time probably just a couple of weeks. His liver with continue to be taken over by this horrible disease and there isn't anything else that we can do.

He will be spending the rest of his days at home with me for as long as possible.

I want you all to know that we have not given up, but there comes a time when you have to accept what is going to happen and to make peace with it.

Thats all I can post right now, I have to say that I am an emotional wreck right now.
I will talk to you all soon and will continue to keep an eye on my CSN family.

Thank you all for being here for me.

God Bless each and every one of you.
Love,
Kath
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  • 38sallyb
    38sallyb Member Posts: 87
    #2
    Al
    Oh Kath, we are so sorry to hear this. We will continue to hold you both in our prayers. I wish I had something
    profound to tell you that would take away your pain, but I don't. Just praying for you both.
    Sally
  • Betty in Vegas
    Betty in Vegas Member Posts: 290 Member
    #3
    Oh Kathy...
    I am sobbing my eyes out right now...for Al, but also for you. Of course, I can see myself in your shoes, so my heart breaks for you totally. Please let us walk this path with you and please call anytime--and please use our shoulders to sob on.

    And know Kath, we love you both.

    Betty
  • Lylesmyprince
    Lylesmyprince Member Posts: 130
    #4
    Betty in Vegas said:

    Oh Kathy...
    I am sobbing my eyes out right now...for Al, but also for you. Of course, I can see myself in your shoes, so my heart breaks for you totally. Please let us walk this path with you and please call anytime--and please use our shoulders to sob on.

    And know Kath, we love you both.

    Betty

    So sorry to hear your
    So sorry to hear your news...Lyle and I are praying for you both. We pray that God will give you a peace that only He can give.

    Susie
  • Trish_from_Pittsburgh
    Trish_from_Pittsburgh Member Posts: 56
    #5
    Kath, my shoulder's here for you.....
    Kath,

    Last night we had such a nice chat on the phone. You are such a sweet lady!

    I thought about you all day today.... I can only imagine the torment you must be going through right now. Please try to enjoy your family time this weekend. I know this weekend will mean a lot to you and Al both. Remember to take lots of pictures.

    Please call me anytime day or night.... I'll be here for you.

    Still praying always for you and Al.

    Love,
    Trish
  • Pghmomma
    Pghmomma Member Posts: 141
    #6
    Trish_from_Pittsburgh said:

    Kath, my shoulder's here for you.....
    Kath,

    Last night we had such a nice chat on the phone. You are such a sweet lady!

    I thought about you all day today.... I can only imagine the torment you must be going through right now. Please try to enjoy your family time this weekend. I know this weekend will mean a lot to you and Al both. Remember to take lots of pictures.

    Please call me anytime day or night.... I'll be here for you.

    Still praying always for you and Al.

    Love,
    Trish

    Sweetie,
    I cant say much
    Sweetie,
    I cant say much right now but Im thinking of you, please call me if you need me. Im here!

    God bless,
    tina
  • unclaw2002
    unclaw2002 Member Posts: 599
    #7
    Kathy,
    I am so sorry to hear
    Kathy,

    I am so sorry to hear your news. As others have said no words can help at a time like this. I will be praying for you and keeping you in my thoughts. Treasure each moment and do the things that Al loves and that he has the strength to do. I know that God has both of you in his hands.

    Cindy
  • MAE66
    MAE66 Member Posts: 66
    #8
    I am sorry to read your
    I am sorry to read your latest post. I am afraid we are following you and Al. The marathon has turned into a roller coaster. Hang in there and pray for strength, and know that you are not in this alone.

    Susan
  • oriontj
    oriontj Member Posts: 375
    #9
    I am so so sorry hear your
    I am so so sorry hear your sad news...please know I have held you both in my prayers and will continue to pray for you both. We're not where you are now but could be in a flash. My heart is breaking for you both.

    jan
  • oriontj
    oriontj Member Posts: 375
    #10
    I am so so sorry hear your
    I am so so sorry hear your sad news...please know I have held you both in my prayers and will continue to pray for you both. We're not where you are now but could be in a flash. My heart is breaking for you both.

    jan
  • oriontj
    oriontj Member Posts: 375
    #11
    I am so so sorry hear your
    I am so so sorry hear your sad news...please know I have held you both in my prayers and will continue to pray for you both. We're not where you are now but could be in a flash. My heart is breaking for you both.

    jan
  • oriontj
    oriontj Member Posts: 375
    #12
    I am so so sorry hear your
    I am so so sorry hear your sad news...please know I have held you both in my prayers and will continue to pray for you both. We're not where you are now but could be in a flash. My heart is breaking for you both.

    jan
  • oriontj
    oriontj Member Posts: 375
    #13
    I am so so sorry hear your
    I am so so sorry hear your sad news...please know I have held you both in my prayers and will continue to pray for you both. We're not where you are now but could be in a flash. My heart is breaking for you both.

    jan
  • oriontj
    oriontj Member Posts: 375
    #14
    I am so so sorry hear your
    I am so so sorry hear your sad news...please know I have held you both in my prayers and will continue to pray for you both. We're not where you are now but could be in a flash. My heart is breaking for you both.

    jan
  • emg09
    emg09 Member Posts: 228
    #15
    oriontj said:

    I am so so sorry hear your
    I am so so sorry hear your sad news...please know I have held you both in my prayers and will continue to pray for you both. We're not where you are now but could be in a flash. My heart is breaking for you both.

    jan

    I'm just so sorry to hear this
    Kath,

    I don't have the words to express my sorrow for you right now. As you know, things aren't good here either. I will continue to pray for you and Al. I'm just so sorry things couldn't go the way we want. I'm so very sad for us at this point. Just know that I'm thinking of you and Al all the time and praying for us to find the strength to get through this.

    HUGS and PRAYERS!!!
    Love
    Erika
  • MOE58
    MOE58 Member Posts: 589 Member
    #16
    MY PRAERS AND LOVE
    Kath,

    My prayers and love are with you, you and I have become so close on this site along with another site. I am so sorry he is loosing his battle with this ugly disease. I know this isn't a easy road, but am so glad you are letting him come home and be with you, I know that this hit him all of a sudden, I am glad you chose no more Chemo, or scans, enjoy him to the fullest. I know this will be hard a weekend with his kids and grand kids here, but take lots and lots of pics cause you know this will be the last that they will see their dad alive.

    Remember all your CSN family is here for you, I love you Kath keep your chin up and let me know I will Let Jeff know also.

    Love
    Jeff and Lori
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  • JaneE2366
    JaneE2366 Member Posts: 289 Member
    #18
    Words cannot express
    Kath,
    Words cannot express what I am feeling right now. My heart is breaking for you and your family. YOu can Al certainly fought this the best you could. We will continue to keep you are yours in our prayers and I pray God gives you the strength to get through this.
    Jane
  • chrisk06
    chrisk06 Member Posts: 110
    #19
    Kath,
    I just dont know what
    Kath,

    I just dont know what to say as I sit here crying. My heart is breaking for you. Both of you are in my prayers. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Even if all you want to do is talk.

    {{{BIG HUGS}}}
    Chris
  • K_ann1015
    K_ann1015 Member Posts: 500
    #20
    Kath,
    I am so sad to read
    Kath,

    I am so sad to read your post...We all fight this fight and don't see that sucker punch coming! It just doesn't seem fair-you both have been so much. I pray that you can enjoy each other for the time he has and that he doesn't have too much pain. I pray that you are surrounded by friends & family that love you (besides the csn "family")... You have demonstrated such warmth & grace on this site---I hope we can all learn from your example... I also pray that you somehow feel love, comfort and peace during this time. Maybe our tears can lessen yours...
    Kim
  • Donna70
    Donna70 Member Posts: 852 Member
    #21
    K_ann1015 said:

    Kath,
    I am so sad to read
    Kath,

    I am so sad to read your post...We all fight this fight and don't see that sucker punch coming! It just doesn't seem fair-you both have been so much. I pray that you can enjoy each other for the time he has and that he doesn't have too much pain. I pray that you are surrounded by friends & family that love you (besides the csn "family")... You have demonstrated such warmth & grace on this site---I hope we can all learn from your example... I also pray that you somehow feel love, comfort and peace during this time. Maybe our tears can lessen yours...
    Kim

    Al
    Kath,
    There are no words that I can say that could express how I feel about Al's condition. My prayers are with you both. Think that you have made the right decision, home is the best place for as long as you can do it. Prayers for you both. Sometimes when everything has gone out of my control, the only way I think helps is that I put the person and the reason completely in God's hands. I know you are a person of faith and God will help you thru this journey that no one wants to take. love and prayers always,
    Donna70

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