For those that care..

[lickerish]

and have been following along with my moms illness..

My mom was admitted to the hospital today. She went in for a chemo treatment, they saw how poorly she was breathing, and they admitted her to 'keep an eye on her'. They're talking about draining her lungs. They say it's no big deal, she'll be home in a day or two... but then, they always say that, right?

What a freaking year.

 

[alexandraaah]

I didn't know but....

I'm sorry.

 

[Rubyfruit]

I'm so sorry sweetheart. I wish I could give you a hug in person.

I truly hope your mom is right back out of the hospital.

xoxoxoxo

 

[Guest]

I'll be thinking and praying for your mother and also, for you hon.

 

[freakygirl]

I'm so sorry to hear that..

You and your family are in my thoughts...

*hugs*

 

[patient1]

I was wondering about her status on monday...I know from personal experience it's not an easy thing for you or your mom.
I'm sorry to hear that.

My best wishes to you & your family. -patient1

 

[lickerish]

Thank you all.

It's funny (ok, not really) but normally I'd be bawling... but right now I'm just numb. No feelings.

 

[lavender]

 

[T.H. Oughts]

Sending best wishes and bigs hugs for you and your family

 

[Lusciousladyf]

My prayers are with you, your mom, and your family. I, too, know from personal experience what you are going through. It is perfectly normal to be "numb" sometimes that is the way the body and the mind need to be in order to think clearly and function in these trying times.

I often felt like I was on the outside...looking in...as if in a dream state...but what a nightmare it was. There is so much that can be done these days...and the survival rates are so much better as well.

The important thing now is to remain strong for your mother and make sure you have a great circle of family and friends to lean on. This helped me tremendously. Support groups are always an option if you want to meet others in person experiencing the same issues. In my experience, no one really told me anything medically...and I am a person that needs to know these things. I found the support groups most helpful in this area.

Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

 

[cymbidia]

I'm so very sorry, darlin'.

I know this has been a very long and horrifying process for you with you mom, and that its all the worse because you are so close to her. You feel terrified, i think, and achingly helpless with every new twist thrown at you with regard to her declining health.

I have no words of comfort for you, either.
There are none in such a situation.

All i can say is that i hope you continue to post your fear and heartache and misery about this so we can read and hear it, and maybe, maybe, share your load just a little.

I am sorry for you both.

 

[Cheyenne]

What Cym said.

My shoulders have a little extra room right now- I wish I could help carry some of your load for you.

Best wishes to you and your mom for a speedy exit for her from that hospital bed!

 

[MissTaken]

*hugs*

We do care. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

It is exhausting dealing with a loved one's long term illness, no matter the outcome. For now, please take care of yourself and let the docs take care of her. You will need your rest and strength.

Be well,
Miss T

 

[alltherage]

I am sorry to hear this. I experienced some of what your feeling not so very long ago with my dad. I know the numb feeling very well. I have no words of wisdom or comfort, I have no idea how to make any of this better, but I know it mattered to me that there were people who understood me when I felt I was going crazy. Heres a hug and prayer for both of you. I expect you are both stronger than either of you know. My prayers are with you. If you ever feel the need to vent, chat, yell, or just bitch feel free to message me.

 

[modest mouse]

twizzler,

Sounds like the medical staff is being proactive in regards to her lungs. Don't allow their concern to worry you too much. They're heading off a problem before it gets worse, its for the best.

The apple does't fall far from the tree in some regards and vice versa. She's a tough cookie and full of fight. This is all part of the battle.

Best wishes in a tough time.

mouse

 

[Svedish_Chef]

Praying.

But she should be ok as much as she can be really.

 

[SexuallyGifted]

Sorry to hear about your mom, I lost my dad to lung cancer a few years ago. I feel for you and what your going thru. I wish you the strength and courage you need in the future

 

[Siren]

As you know from our chats.........

 

[Juspar Emvan]

Licky

I've always said, A problem shared is a problem halved, A sucess shared is joy doubled. Don't forget to share with us, your friends, we do care.

Sending you and your mum strength and warmth, and hoping all will turn out for the best.

 

[sigh]

i care, and i feel for you

don't forget to take care of yourself too, okay?

 

[JazzManJim]

For however much my prayers are worth, you and your Mom have them.

 

[Nigel]

Lickerish:

You, your mom, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Take good care....

Hugs,

Nigel

 

[Guru]

 

[MunchinMark]

Lickerish, I know how this feels. It hurts to see a loved one suffer. But there's a kind of sweetness to the pain, because you do care.

The lung draining thing isn't a big deal in terms of difficulty or risk. But is is uncomfortable for your mother and may have to be done again, because it is treating the syptoms only.

All you can do for her and the rest of your family is be there for them. And it is the best thing to do anyway.

My thoughts go out to you.

 

[sch00lteacher]

We all care.

I will keep you and your mother in my thoughts today.