Warning this is long and sad

You have my support
Life is like a roller coaster,we have to take what it throws at us.
What I do, so I dont get depressed and loose hope. I take a couple of minutes a day and remember
the happy times I have had. And thank the lord for all the fond memories that he gave me in the past and hopefully in the future.

Hang in there girl, theres always light at the end of every tunnel.

Here for you!
Dear Kaye,
I can't imagine the stress and hardship you are going through as I've never been in a situation as yours. I do know that from everything you have posted you are a very special person. Just looking at your smiling picture makes me automatically wish you were a friend that lived close by that I could share fun times with. Your plate is so full and you must get some help in your life to ease this pain your going through. Talk to your chemo nurse at your clinic or your doctor because they know the right people for you to call. I wish I lived by you so I could help you. Please keep us informed and if you need someone to talk with I will give you my phone #. You can e-mail me at reidst@charter.net. I'll keep you in my prayers. Keep reaching out...people are here for you!
Love...Sue

merrywinner said:

Broke my heart
Oh my goodness Kaye. You leave me speechless. You indeed must be a very special person to be coping with all of this. Do you have any help at all? Like others if I could help you I would. I will pray like crazy and be here for support but I hope you have people. You need a break to recharge. Please take care of yourself and feel free to vent it all here. Many blessings to you. Mary

Oh Kaye
I will always keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot imagine how hard it is for you. I am so sorry.

Just take a breath at a time, a baby step forward, and know that God hears our prayers and that those of us here are doing what we can to help take a load off. I don't have the answers for the problems you are living right now, but know that you are NOT alone.

If you need someone to talk to, please let me know and I'll be happy to call you. Be careful honey, and congratulations on being ALMOST done. You CAN do this!

Take care sweetie.

Beth

I'm so sorry
Hi kaye,
I am so sorry for everything that is going on right now. Life can be so hard and the challenge is to get through it one day at a time. Sometimes it's one hour at a time or even the next few minutes. Try not to get to far ahead of yourself. Stay as focused as you can.
I have a few suggestions, you may have tried already.
Is there a senior home that offers respite care , maybe a few days of not having to give full time care to your husband might help.
What about a church group, or other group who could give you some time off.
I know that you did the nursing home route, but what about another one.
Sounds like you really just need a break...
About your dog, what about meds to help her out as long as possible. I would find it so very hard to deal with that on top of cancer and a sick husband. What a huge amount on your shoulders.
I truly understand the overwhelming part. I feel that way so much of the time. I gather my strength from all of you..
If you would want to talk privately, I would be glad to chat anytime. Via email, phone whatever works for you. Just ask..
Stay strong, peaceful healing and positive energy coming your way...
Lisha

Kaye, you need a break for
Kaye, you need a break for sure, do you have a Visiting Nurse Assoc in your area or a cancer group. There's so much support for raising money for cancer, that if these groups knew how much you're carrying, they'd help. Your Dr's office should be able to get you in touch with someone or do it for you. Remember the "squeaky wheel", is the one to get the oil.

This list is always here give you support but you need more, you need someone to physically help you. We all send best wishes for you & your husband & pray you get the help you need.
Linda

Kay, haven't heard from you
Kay, haven't heard from you in a couple of days, are you OK? Keep us updated if you can. I worry about you, just one of these things is enough to deal with, all 3 is a bigger challenge than anyone needs. Linda

kayebadoe said:

I'm still here and fighting
My husband is getting better slowly and My dog is on pain management and seems to be better. Though I know its just a matter of time. I finished the 7th round and moving toward the final one. I have had my depression meds upped and it seems to have helped. My girlfriend and her husband drove all the way from California to stay the weekend with us and it really helped us both. I hadn't heard my husband make such an effort to talk since his surgery. It was great. Sometimes friends can be such a blessing.!!!

Wonderful
I'm glad to hear he's trying. I have a heavy heart for your dog. I had to put 2 of my older dogs down at one time. I couldn't bear to take their lifelong friends away. One was senile and would get confused, stare at the corner, barking at nothing. The other was diabetic, EXTREMELY overweight and couldn't hardly get up and down the stairs in the back yard. They were both my pals and I miss them dearly. Then about 5 months later had to put down our other old dog, was very sick, not getting around well and just generally unhappy whining all the time. It nearly broke me. My heart hurt so bad.

I will never again have two dogs close to the same age as I cannot go through that emotional hell again.

Just know you are in my thoughts honey.

Take care,
Beth

kayebadoe said:

I'm still here and fighting
My husband is getting better slowly and My dog is on pain management and seems to be better. Though I know its just a matter of time. I finished the 7th round and moving toward the final one. I have had my depression meds upped and it seems to have helped. My girlfriend and her husband drove all the way from California to stay the weekend with us and it really helped us both. I hadn't heard my husband make such an effort to talk since his surgery. It was great. Sometimes friends can be such a blessing.!!!

Wonderful
I'm glad to hear he's trying. I have a heavy heart for your dog. I had to put 2 of my older dogs down at one time. I couldn't bear to take their lifelong friends away. One was senile and would get confused, stare at the corner, barking at nothing. The other was diabetic, EXTREMELY overweight and couldn't hardly get up and down the stairs in the back yard. They were both my pals and I miss them dearly. Then about 5 months later had to put down our other old dog, was very sick, not getting around well and just generally unhappy whining all the time. It nearly broke me. My heart hurt so bad.

I will never again have two dogs close to the same age as I cannot go through that emotional hell again.

Just know you are in my thoughts honey.

Take care,
Beth

kayebadoe said:

I'm still here and fighting
My husband is getting better slowly and My dog is on pain management and seems to be better. Though I know its just a matter of time. I finished the 7th round and moving toward the final one. I have had my depression meds upped and it seems to have helped. My girlfriend and her husband drove all the way from California to stay the weekend with us and it really helped us both. I hadn't heard my husband make such an effort to talk since his surgery. It was great. Sometimes friends can be such a blessing.!!!

I'm glad your friends came
I'm glad your friends came to spend time with you, it sounds like it was good for your husband also. I hope things continue to get better for you, all my fingers are crossed.