Many hugs and prayers to you and your family. Sounds like GrandDad is in very good spirits and seems to be okay with everything that is going on. He seems ready to go if it is his time. Only God will decide that and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time. I also put a message on your blog after reading it.
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Posted 4 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #
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I hope Granddad continues to maintain his good humour and that you and your family retain your strength to deal with whatever comes.
Posted 4 years ago by Pollys_Mum_in_UK_26/05 #
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Thank you all! They did do the biopsy today and he came through fine. We won't have results until tomorrow
Posted 4 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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What a wonderful man your Grand Dad is. He seems to have a true zest for life. I'm glad he came through the biopsy well. Keeping you in my prayers for good results.
Posted 4 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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thank you all! I got several of your comments on my blog that forwarded to my Blackberry. That was so cool. I was sharing with my family about how many people they'd never met praying for them.
This roller coaster ride is so taxing for all of us. One minute they are telling us that it is time to say our goodbyes, the next they are going to try something else and he has a chance to recover. I just don't know how to feel. Of course I don't want to lose him, but these ups and downs are just rough.Posted 4 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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MeezerMama, prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. Its hard on the family for this to happen, no matter what the outcome is. The doc's are playing guessing games on the most part, they just honestly don't know the majority of the time IMHO. Your granddad sounds like a wonderful man with a great sense of humour even in times like this. Bless this day and enjoy his company.
Posted 4 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
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I know they are doing the best they can. The doctors really are trying to do the right thing. I don't doubt any of that. Honestly, I wouldn't want them to handle it any other way. It's just so frustrating.
Posted 4 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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Sweetie, It's God's plan and none of us NOT ONE can predict His thougts or wishes. Remember, no matter what happens, God will keep granddad in His hands. Love Terri
Posted 4 years ago by Bogman, Clark and Andy's mama 2/27 Florida #
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I know. and whatever happens, it's God's will. He's going to get better, whether it is here with us or not. It's just so hard to find some kind of peace when everything is always changing. I'm not upset or frustrated with anyone. Just the situation. And I also know that one of the ways we grow as people is by being pushed to the edge of who we are. It's not the first time I've been tested beyond what I thought I could handle. I know full well that God just keeps propping you back up until you really just lean on Him. As humans, we don't get there until we're at the end of our rope. That's just where I am and am venting that frustration.
*disclaimer: My beliefs do not change the way I feel about those who believe differently. I don't believe God is limited by religion.Posted 4 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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It's so hard, not being able to anticipate and prepare for the future. It's even harder to come to realize that some situations are out of one's hands.
(Went through a family situation with my mom, that started out with a phone call late at night from a brother; he told me I might want to fly out to Casper, Wyoming the next day, and that Mom only had a 5-10% chance of surviving - let alone recovering fully.)
Nothing really prepares you for this sort of situation, but the shared love in your family over the years will give you the strength to get through this. It's an impossible situation, but you get through it the best you can. Humor, as your grandad knows, can help most situations.
MeezerMama, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted 4 years ago by anncetera2 #
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I am so lucky to be part of this family.
The results of the biopsy are in. He has lung cancer and probably 2 months to live. They are not going to do another swallow test. They said to give him whatever he wants and let him try and eat or drink it. There aren't treatment options so they are just making him comfortablePosted 4 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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here's a more wordy update
http://jenniferhast.blogspot.com/2007/09/family-part-2.htmlPosted 4 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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Jennifer, I am so sorry. Wish there was some way to ease the pain you are experiencing right now. Impending loss of a loved one is something we all have to get through with the help of God's strong shoulders. I will pray that your granddad will not suffer, and that you all can share a special time with him these last few months of his live. I know you don't want to loose your granddad. Try to see this as an opportunity to say a real goodbye. Not everyone gets this chance and it will be immensely beneficial to you, your granddad and the entire family.
Find a quiet place, like a church, garden or any place you consider a haven. When you go there have a serious conversation with God and the Universe. Tell him of your pain, and empty out all the pent up emotions you are feeling. Cry, scream, curse, stomp your feet, punch a pillow, or whatever helps you to shed the pain, and then let God comfort you.
Posted 4 years ago by Elene_YorkPA_7/21 #
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Oh, MeezerMama, I'm so sorry.
I hope you and your family can arrange for hospice care; the focus on comfort for the patient is truly a blessing, at such a difficult time.
I hope your presence helps to comfort your granddad; I also hope that his suffering is lesser, not greater.
Posted 4 years ago by anncetera2 #
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My mother has been staying at the hospital during all of this. Today, she slipped on the tile in Granddad's room, fell, and broke her right arm. Needless to say, she was treated immediately. I haven't talked to her yet. My uncle said to her, "Well, at least you don't have to go to the hospital." Yes, we all make jokes in difficult situations. It's the way we are wired.
Posted 4 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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Oh poor Mum! Your uncle was right - at least she chose the right place to do it!
I do hope the hospital/hospice makes your Granddad as comfortable as possible. I have great respect for hospices and hospice medical staff. The ones over here are brilliant. It seems it is the only part of the NHS that functions universally well.
I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Posted 4 years ago by Pollys_Mum_in_UK_26/05 #
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There are certainly worse places to fall and break your arm. I don't think she has ever even broken a bone previously.
We have signed up for hospice care for Granddad. My family has worked with this group twice before and they are wonderful
Posted 4 years ago by MeezerMama in OK; 10/23 #
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Hospice groups are wonderful. I have such great respect for them; I know that I couldn't do it so I am very greatful for those who can. MM, it sounds like your family is very supportive and I know that you will all be there to help each other through this. I will certainly keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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I'm so sorry to hear of your Grandpa's illness Jennifer. Hospice is a wonderful group that offers support to family, too. I know when my Mother was in her final days, Hospice helped us to understand and accept what was happening to her. I think the best help was the literature I read about the dying process and personal accounts from those who have experienced the death of a loved one. The "process of dying" -- for want of a better description -- is as unique as the individual and the disease, but there are moments you will recognize as part of this process as your Grandfather nears his release from this world and his suffering. Because we loved my Mother and were so emotional, some of these amazing insights into her dying were not apparent until we looked back after some time. When she was afraid, we comforted her. When she wanted to go back in time, when she was a little girl, we went there with her, even though we were not part of these memories. When she was confused, we let her know who we were and that we loved her and would not leave her alone. If she saw someone in the room who wasn't there...we acknowledged their presence...who are we to say that they weren't there? In spirit, I'm sure they were. My thoughts will be with you and my prayers are that his passing is as blessed as his life has been to have such a loving family.
Posted 4 years ago by CatRancher #
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MeezerMama, hang onto that sense of humor and don't let go of it for ANYTHING! It will help get you through the most stressful, difficult parts of life. I'm positive your granddad's long life is at least partly due to his great sense of humor.
(Even if it's gallows humor, it's better to laugh off reality sometimes, rather than stare into the abyss.)
You should have heard me and my brothers, when my mom spent a significant stretch of time, unexpectedly, in the ICU. I believe we came up with the "Top 10 Reasons to take your comatose mother to a Goth Bar." Goodness, we were probably the world's worst kids! But what else can you do?!?
(Likewise, I wasn't fully convinced, during my mom's prolonged recovery, that the lights were on and somebody was home; a valid concern, with a traumatic brain injury. I remained unconvinced, right up to the point where I could see my mom had retained a sense of humor; and then, I knew that no matter what, everything else was going to be all right.)
Posted 4 years ago by anncetera2 #
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