Author | |
JodieLyn Forum Moderator
Joined: Sept 06 2006 Location: Oregon
Online Status: Offline Posts: 12234
|
Posted: April 28 2010 at 9:04pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
My dad was hoping to get radiation one more time.. he's been in pain and it's more up in his neck and moving into the jaw this time. They tried to do a simulation to see if they could get him into a position that would allow them to do the radiation (you can only do a certain amount in any one location).. it was too painful. So they talked to the pain managment and have their blessing to dope him up as much as they can and try again today. So they were able to do the simluation.. then they said rather than the 10 minutes of the simulation he'd have to be able to stay in that position 30 minutes (times 10 sessions over about that many days).. and it was all he could do to manage the 10 minutes. So more consulting with the doc.. and while the radiation might help the currently painful spot.. there's a total of about 10 new spots, not just this one.. so the long term help would only be for the pain, not to slow the cancer.
So they've decided not to do the radiation but just manage the pain with drugs
And my parents are giving up the RV. Mom says she just can't do it by herself anymore. They'll be moving up here at the end of the month.. my sister is setting up a bit of space for them in her basement for temporary housing while they try and sell the RV and find a small house to rent instead.
Mixed feelings.. I will sooo love having my mom near.. but knowing it's because dad is getting worse..
But at the same time.. he was despairing of living until his last birthday (actually my moms last birthday in July) so he has gotten a good bit more and with reasonable quality as well.
I have to tell you though... that people from far and wide, relatives, semi-relatives (my dh's parents for instance), friends etc.. have been helping them out. Money was really really tight, the trips to the docs (50 miles one way) the deductibles on the drugs.. the trip to get them up here.
And they've been blessed with enough funds AS GIFTS to be able to cover all those things.. and apparently there's still a few checks on the way.
Please just pray for all of us but especially for the trip to get them up here. Thank you.
__________________ Jodie, wife to Dave
G-18, B-17, G-15, G-14, B-13, B-11, G-9, B-7, B-5, B-4
All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education.
-Sir Walter Scott
|
Back to Top |
|
|
teachingmyown Forum All-Star
Joined: Feb 20 2005 Location: Virginia
Online Status: Offline Posts: 5128
|
Posted: April 28 2010 at 9:15pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Praying Jodie!
__________________ In Christ,
Molly
wife to Court & mom to ds '91, dd '96, ds '97, dds '99, '01, '03, '06, and dss '07 and 01/20/11
Remembering Today
|
Back to Top |
|
|
JennGM Forum Moderator
Joined: Feb 07 2005 Location: Virginia
Online Status: Offline Posts: 17702
|
Posted: April 28 2010 at 9:22pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
I'm praying, Jodie.
__________________ Jennifer G. Miller
Wife to & ds1 '03 & ds2 '07
Family in Feast and Feria
|
Back to Top |
|
|
hylabrook1 Forum Moderator
Joined: July 09 2006
Online Status: Offline Posts: 5980
|
Posted: April 29 2010 at 8:08am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Praying, Jodie.
Peace,
Nancy
|
Back to Top |
|
|
DominaCaeli Forum All-Star
Joined: April 24 2007
Online Status: Offline Posts: 3711
|
Posted: April 29 2010 at 1:20pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Praying here, Jodie.
__________________ Blessings,
Celeste
Joyous Lessons
Mommy to six: three boys (8, 4, newborn) and four girls (7, 5, 2, and 1)
|
Back to Top |
|
|
stefoodie Forum Moderator
Joined: Feb 17 2005 Location: Ohio
Online Status: Offline Posts: 8457
|
Posted: April 29 2010 at 1:45pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
praying, Jodie....
__________________ stef
mom to five
|
Back to Top |
|
|
Angie Mc Board Moderator
Joined: Jan 31 2005 Location: Arizona
Online Status: Offline Posts: 11400
|
Posted: April 29 2010 at 2:12pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Goodnes, Jodie . I am praying!
Love,
__________________ Angie Mc
Maimeo to Henry! Dave's wife, mom to Mrs. Devin+Michael Pope, Aiden 20,Ian 17,John Paul 11,Catherine (heaven 6/07)
About Me
|
Back to Top |
|
|
Maddie Forum All-Star
Joined: Dec 27 2005 Location: N/A
Online Status: Offline Posts: 1804
|
Posted: April 29 2010 at 10:32pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
praying, Jodie!
__________________ ~Maddie~
Wife to my dh and Momma of 9 dear ones
|
Back to Top |
|
|
SuzanneG Forum Moderator
Joined: June 17 2006 Location: Idaho
Online Status: Offline Posts: 5465
|
Posted: April 30 2010 at 4:24pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Just lit a candle and am praying for him as I go about a few things this afternoon.....
__________________ Suzanne in ID
Wife to Pete
Mom of 7 (Girls - 14, 12, 11, 9, 7 and Boys - 4, 1)
|
Back to Top |
|
|
aussieannie Forum All-Star
Joined: May 21 2006 Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline Posts: 7251
|
Posted: May 01 2010 at 12:00am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Jodie, very big hugs.. and prayers your way!!
__________________ Under Her Starry Mantle
Spiritual Motherhood for Priests
Blessed with 3 boys & 3 girls!
|
Back to Top |
|
|
Mackfam Board Moderator
Non Nobis
Joined: April 24 2006 Location: Alabama
Online Status: Offline Posts: 14656
|
Posted: May 18 2010 at 11:47am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Jodie...
I've been praying so much for this intention!
When you said your folks are moving up at the end of the month - did you mean April or May? Just wondering if they made it safely.
Praying for all your intentions surrounding their move and your dad's comfort and peace. I won't stop praying for a miracle in healing either!!!!
__________________ Jen Mackintosh
Wife to Rob, mom to dd 19, ds 16, ds 11, dd 8, and dd 3
Wildflowers and Marbles
|
Back to Top |
|
|
JodieLyn Forum Moderator
Joined: Sept 06 2006 Location: Oregon
Online Status: Offline Posts: 12234
|
Posted: May 18 2010 at 12:20pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
I meant May.. they're actually on the road today.. and hope to be here by late tomorrow night.. BIL is supposed to work on Thursday because work needs him but they do understand if he can't make it back that fast. But they're gonna try. I think they might be able to.. it'll be 2 days of driving about 10 hrs. But that's doable.. long but doable. It just depends if my dad can handle it and if the weather cooperates.
I really appreciate all the prayers
__________________ Jodie, wife to Dave
G-18, B-17, G-15, G-14, B-13, B-11, G-9, B-7, B-5, B-4
All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education.
-Sir Walter Scott
|
Back to Top |
|
|
guitarnan Forum Moderator
Joined: Feb 07 2005 Location: Maryland
Online Status: Offline Posts: 10883
|
Posted: May 18 2010 at 12:25pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Travel prayers forthcoming...
__________________ Nancy in MD. Mom of ds (24) & dd (18); 31-year Navy wife, move coordinator and keeper of home fires. Writer and dance mom.
|
Back to Top |
|
|
aussieannie Forum All-Star
Joined: May 21 2006 Location: Australia
Online Status: Offline Posts: 7251
|
Posted: May 19 2010 at 3:57pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Continuing to pray, Jodie!
__________________ Under Her Starry Mantle
Spiritual Motherhood for Priests
Blessed with 3 boys & 3 girls!
|
Back to Top |
|
|
DominaCaeli Forum All-Star
Joined: April 24 2007
Online Status: Offline Posts: 3711
|
Posted: May 19 2010 at 4:40pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Continuing to pray, Jodie.
__________________ Blessings,
Celeste
Joyous Lessons
Mommy to six: three boys (8, 4, newborn) and four girls (7, 5, 2, and 1)
|
Back to Top |
|
|
SeaStar Forum Moderator
Joined: Sept 16 2006
Online Status: Offline Posts: 9068
|
Posted: May 19 2010 at 8:31pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Praying here as well!
__________________ Melinda, mom to ds ('02) and dd ('04)
SQUILT Music Appreciation
|
Back to Top |
|
|
JodieLyn Forum Moderator
Joined: Sept 06 2006 Location: Oregon
Online Status: Offline Posts: 12234
|
Posted: May 19 2010 at 8:37pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Thank you. They made it safely here about an hour ago.. so not too late.. but they're pretty exhausted. We won't go over to see them until tomorrow.
__________________ Jodie, wife to Dave
G-18, B-17, G-15, G-14, B-13, B-11, G-9, B-7, B-5, B-4
All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education.
-Sir Walter Scott
|
Back to Top |
|
|
MaryM Board Moderator
Joined: Feb 11 2005 Location: Colorado
Online Status: Offline Posts: 13104
|
Posted: May 20 2010 at 2:15am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Thanks for the update, Jodie. You originally posted as our recent situation was starting so I never got to respond that I am praying, too. Feels very similar and hits home for me.
__________________ Mary M. in Denver
Our Domestic Church
|
Back to Top |
|
|