I know it's scary. I also believe we go through things so that we "can comfort others with the comfort we have received." This forum was where I found answers to so many questions, advice, a sisterhood of others walking similar roads, and friends across the country. This is a safe place. Y...
"We can choose to be grateful for the time we did have instead of being angry about the years we didn't have." (Courageous Movie) Four years ago today I was sitting with my husband holding his hand as he lost his battle with cancer. I had been privileged to care for him in home hospice and...
Hard to believe it's been three years...but now I smile at what used to bring tears. Continue to keep y'all close to my heart and in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs))) Grateful for #FaithFamilyFriends #FinishStrong HOLDING HANDS 1. They met in the Air Force Best friends from the start As they...
I haven't been on this forum for quite some time. My husband was diagnosed on 2/15/11. He passed away on 3/12/12. I keep all of you daily in my thoughts and prayers, even when I don't post it here. Some of you have also lost a spouse. We have walked this road together. I've attended some of your spo...
Two years later Well, it's hard to believe it has been two years But now I smile at things that used to bring tears The memories of many cherished times together Clinging to each other in sun & stormy weather Sometimes it seems like yesterday you were gone But at other times, a lifetime that yo...
So well said dear Melanie. Have been thinking often about you, Sharon, and Lisa. It has now been 15 months since Bryan passed. Prayers continue for all who are a part of this forum. Blessings. diane www.astrongfinish.wordpress.com
Hi Sheila, Not sure. I know Bryan had NO quality of life while on irinotecan (in bed 99% of time, unable to eat). And when scans showed it progressed anyway, we decided not to continue. But everyone reacts differently. I just tried to leave as much control and decision-making ability in his hands si...
Dearest Niki, Been praying for you and now I know why. Will pray for a wonderful, uneventful trip for you both. I can't imagine them treating you so carelessly. But I do know that we have to advocate, push, not accept the first answer when we are the caregivers. Proud of you. Hugs and continued pray...
Las and Mojo, You are helping so many who are now having to walk the same road we have walked. I pray daily for those on this forum and trust you all have a happy and blessed Easter. Love, Diane (tomorrow we will celebrate Easter and the resurrection exactly a year to the day of when we celebrated B...