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[bobbi-j]

Weatherwise, I haven't a clue; haven't checked. I can't go for another 10 days, anyway; gotta have the stitches pulled from a melanoma removal on my shoulder.

It's right at 340 miles to Winston-Salem; little less than 6 hours. DW doesn't want me going alone. I wouldn't really be alone; I'd still have the lady who lives in my GPS. Our niece wants to go, but isn't sure when she can.

All that may be moot pretty soon. Radiation Oncologist laid it all on the table today. Spine, kidneys, lymph nodes all affected, & possibly the brain. Mass in the lung larger than first thought, making breathing difficult. They want to start radiation right away to reduce it some, to make it easier to breathe. Beyond that, there's nothing they can do other than radiation & chemo treatments to make him as comfortable as possible in the time he has left. He said it could be 2 weeks, 2 months, or 2 years.

Oh man... Whites, I hope you get to see him if that will give you peace of mind. I will never know what it's like to have (or lose) a sibling, whether I liked them or not. When my dad died, I was 17 and hadn't seen him for 3 years. I didn't send him a Father's Day card for the first time ever that year, nor had I talked to him on the phone for months. To this day, I regret not having had one more time to see him or at least talk to him. I know it's not the same as what you're going through, just my perspective.

 

[bobbi-j]

Good night all. Sleep well.

'Night, Shad! Sleep well.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Weatherwise, I haven't a clue; haven't checked. I can't go for another 10 days, anyway; gotta have the stitches pulled from a melanoma removal on my shoulder.

It's right at 340 miles to Winston-Salem; little less than 6 hours. DW doesn't want me going alone. I wouldn't really be alone; I'd still have the lady who lives in my GPS. Our niece wants to go, but isn't sure when she can.

All that may be moot pretty soon. Radiation Oncologist laid it all on the table today. Spine, kidneys, lymph nodes all affected, & possibly the brain. Mass in the lung larger than first thought, making breathing difficult. They want to start radiation right away to reduce it some, to make it easier to breathe. Beyond that, there's nothing they can do other than radiation & chemo treatments to make him as comfortable as possible in the time he has left. He said it could be 2 weeks, 2 months, or 2 years.

Good night all. Sleep well.

Gnight Shad.. sleep well ..

 

[room onthebroom]

Oh man... Whites, I hope you get to see him if that will give you peace of mind. I will never know what it's like to have (or lose) a sibling, whether I liked them or not. When my dad died, I was 17 and hadn't seen him for 3 years. I didn't send him a Father's Day card for the first time ever that year, nor had I talked to him on the phone for months. To this day, I regret not having had one more time to see him or at least talk to him. I know it's not the same as what you're going through, just my perspective.

Loosing a sibling for me was harder than loosing a parent, but that's just me. I think my mind accepted the fact that I would eventually lose my parents, but wasn't programmed to loose a sister.

Whites your heart is in the right place, even if your body cant be.

The hospice dog I've been thinking of bringing home was adopted by someone yesterday. I am very happy for her & I guess thats one less thing for me to think/worry about.

 

[chickisoup]

Daughter and SIL showed up somewhere around 6:30 AM. They looked in great shape for having left California at 9 last night. Pugs were actually bearable. Nobody peed in the house, and only one poop (think it was Rocky). Jeter the lab is a joy to have.

Princess is pretty good. She's been drinking Gatorade and even ate a little for lunch. This has happened a couple of times where she has gotten ill in this fashion and felt like fainting. One night she actually did faint. I don't like it.

Wow, that's truly scary! Any help as to why from the medical folks?

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Loosing a sibling for me was harder than loosing a parent, but that's just me. I think my mind accepted the fact that I would eventually lose my parents, but wasn't programmed to loose a sister.

Whites your heart is in the right place, even if your body cant be.

The hospice dog I've been thinking of bringing home was adopted by someone yesterday. I am very happy for her & I guess thats one less thing for me to think/worry about.

Im glad she has a home now..

 

[chickisoup]

Evening Pondies,
I've been trying to keep caught up but you all are a real chatting, sharing, caring, supportive bunch!

Whites,,,, go if you can, for you, even if your brother won't appreciate the effort. Who knows? He may surprise you. Even if he doesn't, you'll be able to put your own soul at peace.

Sour,,,,,hope the Princess is doing better. Not fun to be "under the weather" during the holidays. Hugs to you both

Orr,,,,,, so glad you were able to pop in and bring us up to speed. Sounds like you and yours are recovering and moving on from what had to be the WORST summer/fall ever!

Here's a very sincere wish for all my BYC friends and family that your New Year be the best one ever! A prayer and/or wish for Health, Wealth (whatever you define that to be) and Happiness for you all

 

[chickisoup]

Weatherwise, I haven't a clue; haven't checked. I can't go for another 10 days, anyway; gotta have the stitches pulled from a melanoma removal on my shoulder.

It's right at 340 miles to Winston-Salem; little less than 6 hours. DW doesn't want me going alone. I wouldn't really be alone; I'd still have the lady who lives in my GPS. Our niece wants to go, but isn't sure when she can.

All that may be moot pretty soon. Radiation Oncologist laid it all on the table today. Spine, kidneys, lymph nodes all affected, & possibly the brain. Mass in the lung larger than first thought, making breathing difficult. They want to start radiation right away to reduce it some, to make it easier to breathe. Beyond that, there's nothing they can do other than radiation & chemo treatments to make him as comfortable as possible in the time he has left. He said it could be 2 weeks, 2 months, or 2 years.

 

[sourland]

Glad the pups did well.. except for the one poop..

Good she's able to keep something down...That is a bit worrisome tho...
Do you think a dr visit is in order?

Been there, done that.

Wow, that's truly scary! Any help as to why from the medical folks?

No. Sadly medicine is not an exact science. Right now she says she is at 85 %.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Been there, done that.



No. Sadly medicine is not an exact science. Right now she says she is at 85 %.

for Princess.