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RIJIMMY 01-29-2007 03:02 PM

Now its my Mom
 
Hey guys, havent been around much lately.
I don’t know if you remember, but I lost my Dad to cancer a year ago this June, he was 64. My Mom moved up from Florida to live near us, my kids were great therapy for her. She finally closed on her place and was getting settled this past September when we found out she too has cancer. It was in the colon, and then spread to the liver. She had surgery after Christmas to have the tumor removed, she started to recover but has been going downhill rapidly ever since. The cancer has spread in the liver and now into the stomach. She is in a lot of pain and was admitted to the hospital this week. They need to hit her with chemo asap. After seeing what my Dad went through, she really wants to know what chemo will get her. We are still waiting to find out what the doctor is suggesting. Its just not looking too good right now. I just don’t want to see her suffer. She is 62 and just like my Dad, exercised and ate healthy all her life. It is beyond bizarre that they both had this within a year of each other.
I’m not a religious guy, but your thoughts are appreciated. I feel like we have been in a daze for the last 3 years, first my Dad and now my Mom. Thanks for letting me get this out!

fishpoopoo 01-29-2007 03:13 PM

i am so sorry to hear about your mom. i will definitely keeper her in my thoughts and prayers!

-b

Fishpart 01-29-2007 03:15 PM

T&P

BigBo 01-29-2007 03:16 PM

RIJIMMY; my thoughts and prayers go out to your mom as well as you and your family. I too am currently undergoing chemo treatments and can tell you, it's not easy. I cannot offer you any advise as to the success of treatments in your moms circumstances as only her doctor, and you and she can decide that. I can say in fact that it's extremely important for her to have you and your strength to be her guidance and support. Be strong my friend.
I will be thinking of you.

UserRemoved1 01-29-2007 03:27 PM

rijim My thoughts with you. It's not fun. My dad is on the op table as I sit here.

Hope things work out.

JohnR 01-29-2007 03:39 PM

Good luck & Godspeed to your mom. Be strong for your family and for her!

BigFish 01-29-2007 03:44 PM

RIJimmy.....thoughts and prayers sent to you and your Mom....I wish you all the best. Keep your chin up!

Canalman 01-29-2007 03:55 PM

:(. It seems that no matter how careful you are... no matter how well you watch what you eat, drink, whether you smoke or not.... your chances of getting cancer are still high. They say 1 in 4 people will have a bout with Cancer. There has to be a common denominator....

I wish you and your family all the best... I truly hope all goes well.

-Dave

afterhours 01-29-2007 03:56 PM

T & P's sent, hoping for the best.

fishaholic18 01-29-2007 03:59 PM

I'm sorry to hear this.
You have my thoughts and prayers.

ProfessorM 01-29-2007 04:10 PM

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. So sorry. Tough thing to deal with.

stripersnipr 01-29-2007 04:26 PM

T&P's, hang tough.

justplugit 01-29-2007 04:58 PM

Sorry you and your family have to go through this,RIJ. That's alot to handle in such a short period. Hang in their and try to live one day at a time. Thoughts and prayers sent.

missing link 01-29-2007 05:31 PM

My familys thoughts and prayers are with you RIJIM.
the LINK'S

Squid kids Dad 01-29-2007 05:35 PM

Thoughts and prayers are going your way

Raven 01-29-2007 05:38 PM

RI Jim, i'm so sad to hear of your mom's illness.

Hospitals can be such an embarrassing thing sometimes
and she'll need your strength in any event.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

basswipe 01-29-2007 05:39 PM

Thoughts are there my friend.

MrHunters 01-29-2007 05:51 PM

sad reminder why every day means something. even if its not much of anything.

stay strong rijimmy..... be thinking of ya.

RIROCKHOUND 01-29-2007 05:56 PM

Jim,
Best of luck to her.
the Big C sucks big time.

Best to her!

tattoobob 01-29-2007 06:28 PM

Sorry for your Dad and I will have your Mom and your family in my prayers.

Flaptail 01-29-2007 06:31 PM

Never lose hope, My thoughts go to her and your family.

Slingah 01-29-2007 06:39 PM

thoughts and prayers to you and yours Jimmy

Tagger 01-29-2007 06:48 PM

will pray for your Mom and your family Jimmy

fishsmith 01-29-2007 07:07 PM

Stay strong Man, T&P to your mom, you and family.

Swimmer 01-29-2007 08:05 PM

Jimmy, thoughts and prayers bud.

Katie 01-29-2007 09:01 PM

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

vineyardblues 01-29-2007 09:06 PM

God, I hate reading stuff like this.
I am so sorry, I lost my mother at 62 years old so I can relate, My Dad also died 2 years after she passed.
I wish only the best for you and all your loved ones.
My only thoughts is that you should talk with her as much as you can.
Ask questions and remember all she has to offer.
Regards
VB
T&P sent

Nebe 01-29-2007 09:12 PM

Jim hang in there- im really sorry to hear this. :(

Raider Ronnie 01-29-2007 09:37 PM

Very sad reading this!
Best wishes to your family

spence 01-29-2007 09:43 PM

Thoughts and prayers coming your way...

-spence

mikecc 01-29-2007 09:55 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you.
2 of our family members are going thru the exact same as yours at this time.

teaser 01-29-2007 10:35 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you, I know how you feel.

I lost my mom last year, she suffered for a long time.

At the end she said "I'm really tired, can I go now?" And all I could say was yes and that I loved her, and she was gone a few minutes later, peacefully.

So my heart goes out to you at this time of pain and I hope your mom and you get through this as easily as possible.

God bless her and I wish you's the best.

gone fishin 01-29-2007 10:42 PM

rij - thoughts and prayers - keep strong and pray for the best .

Scott - will keep your dad in thoughts also.

Joey G 01-29-2007 10:49 PM

T&P'S SENT

hunan 01-29-2007 11:34 PM

very sorry to hear the news. sometimes when it rains, it pours. keep the faith and good luck.

BW from AZ 01-30-2007 12:22 AM

Thoughts and prayers to your family. went thru same with my mom.
i cant say enough about hospise. they help with the unknown. i believe and it helps.

leptar 01-30-2007 01:37 AM

thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Rappin Mikey 01-30-2007 07:55 AM

Sorry to hear the news. Be strong, your family will need that. My prayers are with you.

RIJIMMY 01-30-2007 08:42 AM

thanks for all the kind words guys.

Mr. Sandman 01-30-2007 09:08 AM

RIJ,
I am sadden to hear this. My best wishes to you and your family.
Jim


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