Welcome, we're glad you're here. posted by LauraL @ 03:34 AM May 22, 2008

LauraL — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:34:11 -0000

Hello Rusty, and welcome! I'm so glad you've found us. It sounds like you've got your hands full, but your mom's positive attitude will help, it really will. Please keep us up to date on how things are going for you!

Welcome, we're glad you're here. posted by rusty @ 03:27 AM May 22, 2008

rusty — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:27:17 -0000

My mom was diagnosed with colo-rectal cancer 14 years ago. We've been through it all. Two years ago she tried the cyber-knife (or gamma knife) which gave her 2 more years. She finally stopped chemo 3 weeks ago. Everytime she tried chemo since Sept 2007, she ended upin the hospital. 3 weeks ago the Doctors made her bedridden, afraid she would become paralyzed due to the fact the tumor on her sachem bone, is wrapped around her nerves at the end of her spine. She has a foly cathadar due to the chemo in Sept. killed her bladder, then in October she had a fiscular in her colon and vagina, so she also has a colostomy bag. Through all this, she is the most positive, joyfull woman. She is amazing with her attitude! Everyone says she is so inspiring and can't get over her attitude. I have her at my home in her favorite room, the sunroom. All windows and alot of seating for visitors. I had to call Hospice for help, even though mom says she is not done on this earth. I had to call a private nursing and home health aids, and I still have to take time off of work almost daily. Mornings are tough. Breakfast, pills, getting dressed, emptying bags and what about lunch?? My mom is so appreciative, jovial and so pleasant to be with. I am glad I can make the last days of her life as pleasant as possible. I thank God for the strength I need to deal with this.

Welcome, we're glad you're here. posted by LauraL @ 11:22 PM April 22, 2008

LauraL — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:22:23 -0000

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Welcome, we're glad you're here. posted by LauraL @ 03:34 AM May 22, 2008

Welcome, we're glad you're here. posted by rusty @ 03:27 AM May 22, 2008

Welcome, we're glad you're here. posted by LauraL @ 11:22 PM April 22, 2008