UPDATE SKIPPER:

skipper85
skipper85 Member Posts: 229
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Writing this from the hospitaL.

Well got my husband to the family doc but went from there by ambulance to hospital. Thought he was going to die last night but he pulled through. His blood pressure is 90 over 40 something (now) which is much improved and now he has a low grade fever. We will be discussing his hospice options when the onc and hospice evaluate him tomorrow. He wants to come home for a few days and walk around - there's no way he can walk. He doesn't want a hospital bed either. I can't care for him by myself even if hospice sends someone in once a day. We will see if he qualifies for the hospice center (two - three weeks left to live). If he does we have to convince him the hospice center would be the best course of action. I am emotionally spent from my sister's death and husband's illness. I just don't have it in me to be able to care for him myself and still work (even at home). So tomorrow we will see our options. I don't know if he'll even make it through the week. I guess only God knows. Wearing a prayer shawl my friend gave me. She asked someone in her church to make it for me and the pastor and everyone in the congregation prayed over it. I'm feeling the love.

My daughter is here right now (I'm so glad) and my son is coming Thursday night. I hope Paul makes it until then.

That's all I know right now. I never expected him to go down this fast. We had such a great Christmas. He was so happy to get his Giants NFL jersey. He looked great in it and he wanted us to take pictures with him - very unusual so I guess he knew he was crashing. I'm so glad I put up the tree. It came out beautiful. I'll always have that memory.

Please continue your prayers for my husband and my family. Your support and prayers mean the world to us.

Thank you so much.

Skipper

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  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #2
    Hi skipper
    I am very sorry to hear this; my prayers will continue to be with you and Paul.

    Hondo
  • Hal61
    Hal61 Member Posts: 655
    #3
    Everyone here
    Skipper, please know that everyone here is with you and Paul. Keep your family, congregation, and wonderful prayer shawl close. Paul sounds like a very brave and thoughtful husband.

    Hal
  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #4
    prayers lifted, Skipper
    Lifting prayers for you, your husband and your family. Please take comfort from knowing there are many people who are "on watch" with you right now.

    Prayers shawl ministry is a wonderful thing. It is very active at our church and always appreciated. Hope you can feel the love emanating from the shawl, because it is there.

    Hugs, Skipper.
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #5
    Thoughts and Prayers
    Please know we are all sending them your way....

    John
  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
    #6
    Seems So Fast . . .
    Asking for strength for y ou and yours.
  • Mikki332
    Mikki332 Member Posts: 49
    #7
    Pam M said:

    Seems So Fast . . .
    Asking for strength for y ou and yours.

    Love and Prayers...
    Skipper....my heartfelt prayers are going out to you and your family at this moment. Prayers for peace, for comfort, and for strength in the days and months to come. Be strong and make sure to lean on friends and that wonderful congregation as much as you need to......
  • mswijiknyc
    mswijiknyc Member Posts: 421
    #8
    There in spirit
    since I can't be there in body. You're in my thoughts.
  • Jan Trinks
    Jan Trinks Member Posts: 477
    #9
    So Sorry
    Skipper:

    I'm so sorry to hear this news. I truly know what you are feeling and how you are feeling. We didn't expect my husband's illness to progress so quickly when we found out it returned. Please know you are in my prayers and so glad you had a good Christmas. I spent Christmas with Charlie's family and it was bittersweet. Please keep me informed on how you're doing. I do want to recommend the book, A Tearful Celebration. It was so good and helped me a lot. Prayers coming to you, hubby and family. Charlie and I didn't have any children just the four legged kind, but they are my buds! And again I'm so sorry. Please feel free to send me a private message if you want to "talk" later.

    Jan (aka Basketcas)
  • rozaroo
    rozaroo Member Posts: 665
    #10
    Jan Trinks said:

    So Sorry
    Skipper:

    I'm so sorry to hear this news. I truly know what you are feeling and how you are feeling. We didn't expect my husband's illness to progress so quickly when we found out it returned. Please know you are in my prayers and so glad you had a good Christmas. I spent Christmas with Charlie's family and it was bittersweet. Please keep me informed on how you're doing. I do want to recommend the book, A Tearful Celebration. It was so good and helped me a lot. Prayers coming to you, hubby and family. Charlie and I didn't have any children just the four legged kind, but they are my buds! And again I'm so sorry. Please feel free to send me a private message if you want to "talk" later.

    Jan (aka Basketcas)

    Skipper
    My thought's & prayer's are with you & your family.
    Hugg's Roz
  • Glenna M
    Glenna M Member Posts: 1,576
    #11
    Prayers
    I will keep you, your husband and your family in my prayers. I will also be praying for strength for you during this sad time.

    Glenna
  • hope0310
    hope0310 Member Posts: 320
    #12
    Glenna M said:

    Prayers
    I will keep you, your husband and your family in my prayers. I will also be praying for strength for you during this sad time.

    Glenna

    T&P to all
    So sorry for this news, you have been through so much.

    Hospice is wonderful, they are a true blessing.

    Be good to yourself....Elysia
  • 3Mana
    3Mana Member Posts: 811
    #13
    Sorry
    Hi Skipper,
    So sorry to hear that your hubby has gotten worse. Hope he doesn't have to suffer too long. I'll be praying for him and thinking about you & your family. Lucky you had a nice Christmas with him. Be strong! "Carole"
  • Kimba1505
    Kimba1505 Member Posts: 557
    #14
    3Mana said:

    Sorry
    Hi Skipper,
    So sorry to hear that your hubby has gotten worse. Hope he doesn't have to suffer too long. I'll be praying for him and thinking about you & your family. Lucky you had a nice Christmas with him. Be strong! "Carole"

    Gentle thoughts...
    ...as you move along this unfamiliar path. You do not walk alone.
    Kim
  • delnative
    delnative Member Posts: 450 Member
    #15
    Kimba1505 said:

    Gentle thoughts...
    ...as you move along this unfamiliar path. You do not walk alone.
    Kim

    Your post brought tears to my eyes
    You, your husband and all your loved ones will be in my prayers.
    May God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand.

    --Jim in Delaware
  • CajunEagle
    CajunEagle Member Posts: 408
    #16
    delnative said:

    Your post brought tears to my eyes
    You, your husband and all your loved ones will be in my prayers.
    May God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand.

    --Jim in Delaware

    So sad
    My prayers are with you.
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
    #17
    CajunEagle said:

    So sad
    My prayers are with you.

    So sorry.
    Still praying for you.

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