EDUCATIONAL INCUBATION & HATCHING CHAT THREAD, w/ Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs

[BullChick]

You’re supposed to feel grateful to have a warning that his days are limited, but hopeful he goes into remission. “Love hopes all things.”
Angry that you are watching him succumb, and you are responsible for his work, but grateful he’s an old fart, and you can still do the work.
Prepare Bug, but don’t overwhelm. Prepare yourself, but don’t dwell on it.

 

[BullChick]

... remember there are support groups, and a bunch of us crazy people. You know a few people in the cancer thread(s) to help you too.

 

[Pensmaster]

I'm just going to come out and say it, because I don't think there's ever going to be a time when I actually feel like saying it. I'm in denile even though it's staring me in the face. My dad has officially been diagnosed with cancer in his lymph nodes. It was in his tonsils, but it had already started spreading before his surgery to remove them. It's a rare cancer, made even rarer by the way it's behaving. In the next few weeks he'll be starting chemo.

At this point, I don't know how to feel. I've taken over all of my dad's chores so he doesn't have to worry about it. He can't lift the feed bucket for the horse and pigs since he had surgery.

I wish someone could tell me how I'm supposed to feel.

During my moms passing I experienced a roller coaster of emotions. I still do when I stop to think about it. That was 50 years ago. Hope is a good one to hang onto. Keep lovin’ him like you are.

 

[Cynthia12]

I'm just going to come out and say it, because I don't think there's ever going to be a time when I actually feel like saying it. I'm in denile even though it's staring me in the face. My dad has officially been diagnosed with cancer in his lymph nodes. It was in his tonsils, but it had already started spreading before his surgery to remove them. It's a rare cancer, made even rarer by the way it's behaving. In the next few weeks he'll be starting chemo.

At this point, I don't know how to feel. I've taken over all of my dad's chores so he doesn't have to worry about it. He can't lift the feed bucket for the horse and pigs since he had surgery.

I wish someone could tell me how I'm supposed to feel.

Your feelings may happen in phases as you come to terms with this. When you first learn of a scary thing, it’s normal to think, “This isn’t happening.” You may feel shocked or numb. . a temporary way to deal with the rush of overwhelming emotion. It’s a defense mechanism. Boy, this had to be a rush, and overwhelming. You may feel frustrated and helpless. These feelings may later turn into anger. It's ok. Sadness will come along..if not already. . as you begin to understand the effect on your life. You may cry..that's ok! You will probably feel overwhelmed, regretful, and lonely. You.. will accept the reality, it can’t be changed. Although you feel sad, you’re able to keep going, just as you are. You are helping, service is one of the greatest ways to feel at peace. Just as has been said, there is hope. They are doing more and more these days. If you don't mind prayers going out........

 

[Don 27]

Sorry about your dad hope you feel better soon.

I'm just going to come out and say it, because I don't think there's ever going to be a time when I actually feel like saying it. I'm in denile even though it's staring me in the face. My dad has officially been diagnosed with cancer in his lymph nodes. It was in his tonsils, but it had already started spreading before his surgery to remove them. It's a rare cancer, made even rarer by the way it's behaving. In the next few weeks he'll be starting chemo.

At this point, I don't know how to feel. I've taken over all of my dad's chores so he doesn't have to worry about it. He can't lift the feed bucket for the horse and pigs since he had surgery.

I wish someone could tell me how I'm supposed to feel.

 

[Razadia]

Y'all are amazing.

 

[BullChick]

I liiike yoooou!

 

[Don 27]

I liiike yoooou!
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[BullChick]

Edible utensils!

 

[Uff Da]

Sorry about your dad, Razadia. I'll pray for him.

I'm re-homing my goats today. I can't keep up with the chores. I'm a "Married Single Mom" and have health issues. This is the second time I've had to do this--I wish my husband would stop bringing home livestock he knows he won't be around to take care of when he knows I don't have the capability to care for them right now. All I do is get attached and make grandiose plans that collapse on me. And goats are so easy to get attached to, because they are such characters, and they get a lot more friendly than other livestock animals. Sigh...someday....