UP-DATE ON KATHRYN FINN-BLUME

[AJS]

Hi All,
Haven't posted on here in quite awhile but I have an update to post for Kathryn. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks! Angie


Kathryn Finn-Blume

2 hours ago via mobile · Edited

Hospice services have been nice. I am so glad to be able to be home. I had an incredible massage & healing energy today. She climbed right into my bed with me for part of it. This is the best I have felt in a month.

I am totally bedridden now. My pain is well controlled. Because the cancerous mass totally blocks at my duodenum I cannot pass anything past the stomach into the digestive tract. I am not hungry and do not eat. I am thirsty and do drink some fluids. Sometimes they stay in my stomach long enough for my body to absorb a little so I urinate about once per day. Hooray for Depends now that I cannot get up. Most that I drink is vomited up in 5 to 60 minutes. I vomit a lot. I am tired of vomiting.

My biliary bag stopped draining for a few days. I had a bandage and bag change and it started again in a couple days.

I am losing weight. Slowly starving my body but not hungry. This is very weird and not what I ever expected to happen. I am doing better than hospice staff expected. Duodenal cancer is quite rare. So medical staff is a bit confused about what to expect too.

I have had lots of friends and family visit. My parents have been here for several days again now that my mother feels better. I have been blessed to be home on hospice and able to say good byes. Not everyone gets that chance.

It is difficult to read and write and I had a few very tough days so I cannot post much. Nicole does read your posts to me. Thank you all for the love and prayers. It is ok to stop in to visit any time. Not hard to find me. Glad I cannot go anywhere today. -22 f..

[LurkingWife]

I miss her

[janklo]

Sending you my best wishes Kathryn. Sounds like you are facing your newest challenge like the classy lady you always are. I'm glad you are pain free and at home, that's the best!

[vickitwo]

Dear Kathryn,

I hope that Hospice can make you as comfortable and pain free as possible. I always read your posts and have learned a lot from you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

My DH passed away peacefully at Hospice House on Jan. 4th. I can't say enough nice things about the Hospice House and staff.

[tammylayne]

So nice to "hear" from you Katherine. I think of you often...I am glad to hear you are at home with friends and family close by and your pain is well controlled. When I think of "my" support group, you are always one of the first people I think about.

Wishing you strong thoughts on this part of your journey,,,,and many, many gentle hugs.

[Cj51]

Hi Kathryn,
Thank you so much for sending an update. I know that many of us are thinking of you and praying for you, me included. I"m glad to hear that your pain is well controlled, and wish you peaceful, comfortable days with your family and friends. Thank you for all you have done for us.

Blessings to you and your family,
Cj

[michelle c]

Hi Kathryn,

Nice to hear from you. I think of you often. So glad that your pain is well controlled and that you are at home with your family. Sending warmest wishes, comfort, peace, love and hugs to you across the miles, and to your family too.

Michelle xox

[Guinevere]

Thank you for updating for Kathryn. I'm just glad to "hear" her voice. She and family have been and will continue to be in my prayers. When I get too down about what's going on with her, I just think of her going up on the podium to accept her reward categories. It's that kind of spunk that I'm going to miss. I'm just glad that she still has it.
God bless ~
Guinevere

[Sandy1962]

When I think of you Kathryn, I think of a strong woman. I am so glad you are comfortable. Thank you for sharing your journey through this site and your caring bridge site. I feel we are friends even though we have never met. May you and your family have peace and comfort in your days ahead.
Sandy

[WorriedWife]

I'm so glad you are at home now and surrounded by your family. I hope you find comfort and peace in the coming days. I'm praying for you and your family.

[Sharona]

Good to hear from you Kathryn! Glad that you are home and able to get the massage.
Hope you are all staying warm with the bitter cold weather. Know that love and prayers are sent your way from the not so warm south.
Hugs,
Sharon

[skypup]

Kathryn, thank you so much for letting us know how you are doing. You are thought of constantly here on CC. And just like always, you find the strength to take the time and trouble to share what may help others. You are incredible and wonderful and real. Thank you for teaching me. If you have the energy, would you share how your pain is being managed?

Blessings and love to you!

[Tmitchell]

I am glad to hear that hospice is treating you we'll and that you are pain free. That is definitely a blessing. I have to say that in the few years that I have been lurking around this site, I have learned so much from reading your posts and comments. You have shared a wealth of knowledge and provided so many positive thoughts and encouraging words to many of us out here struggling with this awful disease. Thank you for keeping us posted on this final journey of yours. You are, and will remain, in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you,
Tammie

[CRguy]

Continued Peace, Love and Harmony Kathryn.

You are a remarkable person and true friend to all on this forum.
Pain free on your Journey.
CRguy

[jscho]

Best wishes to you and your family Kathryn. You have handled all the adversity that has been unjustly thrust your way with such grace. It is great to hear you are not suffering too much. Perhaps you can think of the great time you have spent with family on warm Isla Mujeres when things are hard.

Godspeed,
Jeremy