Hubby needs prayers now

[misothere]

Thanx everyone for all your prayers! Today's Chemo Hubby maintained his weigh which is great!

Tomorrow is a much longer ("scheduled" 6 hrs) Chemo session & I will drop him off & do some business errands pertaining to his medical condition.

A couple days ago he admitted that he feels "Extinguished" & I'm scared he's giving up without a fight. His appetite has diminished, his sleeping & inactivity has taken over & this was just after "1st of 4 scheduled Chemo Cycles with 2 different drugs".

Next Sunday our friends are having a get together & I really hope he's in the mood & not too tired to go (it's about an hour travel each way).

He does get the shots to help his blood count supposedly to not be so tired, but he's still wiped out which is such a change from "his norm".

[misothere]

One other thing for those of you praying for Mandi (my daughter too)....

Yesterday was her father's 1st day in Hospice care & she's been planning on moving out by 4/29!
(I feel that's best, since I'm so afraid she'll be the person to find her father expired, like I did my mom & I'm still not over it - it'll be 3 years 4/29)!

She's only 21 & it's hard for her to see bio-dad in last stages of cancer, while her step dad of 15 years just began his 2nd. Chemo round on same day as that)......:-(

Guess it's gonna' be a big change on me too, knowing she's trying to be an independant adult during stuff like this at such a young age.

[katlnhats]

Lisa,
I always include Mandi in our prayers with you and Vic - she's part of you. I was also with both my Mom and Dad, and I too, know how hard it is. She may be moving out, but she'll always be your child - like Dave is ours and he's 29; it doesn't change.
Praying that Vic isn't giving up - chemo takes a lot out of you and makes you feel like garbage as does radiation, or it did w/my Mom and Dad. It wasn't that they gave up, it was that they were tired and didn't feel good - hugs, HUGE ones to you - I know what you're going through and sure wish I could take it from you and Vic too. Know you're always in our prayers, both Mark's and mine. Hang in there, he might just be having a bad week - I found that both Mom and Dad did off and on, but then the next week would be better.
As for YOU!!!! - get as much rest as you can - got it?
Love ya,
Marilyn and Mark

[misothere]

Thanx again Marilyn & Mark,

Hopefully it's just a bad week, 'cuz the 2 anti-nausea drugs thru' IV & the huge pills for 3 days after the long treatment for same weren't enough this 2nd. cycle. He needed to take the other pills for it that were prescribed to use "when & if" needed.

Mandi came by to box up stuff tonite, to have bedroom set etc. moved to her new apt. supposedly tomorrow. Vic was so tired he didn't talk to much to her tonite, even tho' he said he wants to talk to her about his concerns about moving in with a male coworker.

I'm doing alot more to cover stuff Vic used to do, along with the aggravating medical insurance crap & know I need more rest!!

Maybe today I'll be able to fall asleep quicker knowing at least 3 of 4 calls "should" help save $5,320.00 for just 2 anastesia bills! (That's just putting a "dent" in all the stuff I have been doing over the phone & visiting offices etc....to "get things right")!

Luv & Hugs to you both,
Lisa

[katlnhats]

Hi Lisa,
Ouch-the bills - I remember those with both Mom and Dad - they both had insurance as well as Dad and Mom being on Medicare (retired). We still had bills coming for about a year and a half afterwards! Totally nuts. We finally figured out that the less we worried about it, the better off we were.
Hang in there - get "your" rest too, it's so important and something I messed up with, when taking care of Mom - and I got good and sick, which was the last thing anyone, especially her, needed.
We forget that when our loved ones are sick, that it takes it out of us too, and we just try and keep going, top-speed, like the Energizer bunny and we're not.... do the best you can, which you're already doing and more, and continued prayers for you, Vic and Mandi.
And it's true, one week is usually worse than the next - maybe it's the body adjusting to the chemo or radiation-whichever someone's having at the time?
Huge Hugs,
Marilyn and Mark

[june72]

Gosh Lisa you and your family are going thru so much! Just be strong and know that we are here for you! Get plenty of rest and take care of yourself!
Praying that Vic will be able to handle treatments and is not giving up!
Praying for Mandi that she let God lead and guide her in where He has her to go!
Praying for Brian that he get where the Lord wants him to be!

[misothere]

Hubby's passed on...........

Called 911 'cuz he had shortness of breath.

Ambulance hit a barn/garage about 300 yards away from our home!!

Another ambulance was called & they continued CPR on route..... & it took over 1 hr. (instead of 20 min. to get to the hospital).

Both driver & "patient" (my hubby) died.

[katlnhats]

I am so, so very sorry. There aren't any words to tell you how much. Mark and I are praying for you - and your family. I know and am sure you're in shock as you'd have to be right now. Know we're all here for you, will keep praying and care for you.
Hugs,
Marilyn and Mark

[Debbie42]

I am sorry I don't know what to say. I will keep you in my prayers.

[june72]

Oh Lisa...........I am so sorry! I don't know what to say! Please know that we are here for you and you are in our prayers! Praying for you and the rest of your family!

[BALLETRINA2007]

Praying for you and your family. I can't even imagine what you must be going through right now. Know that you friends at DOD are here for you!

[misothere]

Thank you.

[mayfly]

I read about this in general chitchat ((((hugs))))))

[misothere]

thanx

[katlnhats]

Lisa,
If you need anything - to talk, whatever, email me and I'll give you a call.

HUGS!

Marilyn