Our Last Minute CANCER SUCKS Trip

[burly]

i would like to say thank you for sharing with us. And send you some of this I hope she finds peace.

 

[PoohNRoo2]

I've read and enjoyed your family story very much over the past couple of months, and thought of you several times. May you, Carol, and your family find comfort and peace.

A Sufi Blessing of Love & Peace

May the blessings of love be upon you
May its peace abide with you
May its essence illuminate your heart
Now and forever more....

 

[mikmin]

So sorry to read about your sister Carol, I know exactly how your family is feeling, my sister-in-law is also going through a rare type of cancer also and the doctor gives her about 2 years, her name is also Carol. All we can do is keep them in our prayers and hope they don't suffer. They live in Atlanta GA, the rest of us lives in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

Prayers and Hugs

 

[dalstitch45]

Hi Tricia. Just reading through the boards and saw the update. I am saying another prayer for Carol and your family right now. As I posted earlier on this thread, I am a two (2) time breast cancer survivor. CANCER SUCKS!!!

I just lost my beloved uncle yesterday to brain cancer. I was there at his side at the end. Carol is in God's hands, and he never puts more on us than we can bear. He is there by her side. Don't give up hope.

 

[Ellester]

I haven't checked your thread lately, I am so sorry to hear the latest news. Have you looked into hospice yet? I am so glad you were able to take the summer trip before this downward turn. Cancer really, really does suck. I'll be praying for your family.

Daniel was 95% for both height and weight at his 3 year checkup. He is my chunky monkey. He turned 3 in July and now weighs almost 40 pounds. The doctor assures me that because the percentage numbers are the same for both height and weight we have nothing to worry about. He said, "He's big, but he's proportionate. If he was 50% for height and 95% for weight, then we'd worry."

There are many hospitals in and around Atlanta that I wouldn't want to stick around in. Of course, I hope to avoid hospitals in general.

My parents are from Columbus, GA so I know your area somewhat. I still miss the old Kinnett Dairy. Having the cow in the middle of a parking lot just isn't the same.

Andrew is 44" at 4 1/2, I'm not sure what he weighs but I remember he was 95% for height and 75% for weight at his 4 year check up. We grow them big too!

My kids love the cow in the Best Buy parking lot, we always have to say "hi" when we shop there.

 

[KStarfish82]

Oh Tricia I am constantly thinking about you and Carol and your entire family. I send you lots of prayers and well wishes....

 

[aldisneygrl]

I am so sorry to hear that Carol is doing worse. You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Hopefully her memories of the wonderful trip you planned will help ease some of her pain.

 

[RVGal]

Carol has been in quite a bit of pain for the past week. Her oncologist finally convinced her to try chemo. Basically, the only relief from the pain they can give her is if they can shrink the cancer. She had her first treatment yesterday. She is not feeling great, of course, but she is handling it.

I'm knee deep in preparation for our trip. We leave on Saturday. We've had this trip planned for a long time and I wish we were leaving things better here at home. Carol will get another chemo treatment next Tuesday, so it's not like she'd feel up to us visiting her then anyway... but still... it's hard to go knowing how things are here right now.

I'm hoping and praying that the chemo will give Carol better days for the time that she has left.

 

[loribell]

I hope the chemo helps with her pain. Try to enjoy your trip. I am praying for you & Carol.

 

[Mkrop]

Enjoy your trip, Carol would want that, I hope she gets some relief.

 

[SHAYMARAYSMOM]

Enjoy your trip

I hope things get better for Carol. I pray for her everyday

 

[miprender]

Enjoy your trip. I know you have been looking forward to this for a long time.

 

[KStarfish82]

 

[CoP Luv]

Enjoy your trip! When you can visit Carol, I bet showing her your pictures from Disney will help her feel MUCH better!

 

[mdrob214]

Enjoy your trip--Carol would want that I bet. Hope she gets some relief for her pain soon.

 

[kimbo0569]

Carol has been in quite a bit of pain for the past week. Her oncologist finally convinced her to try chemo. Basically, the only relief from the pain they can give her is if they can shrink the cancer. She had her first treatment yesterday. She is not feeling great, of course, but she is handling it.

I'm knee deep in preparation for our trip. We leave on Saturday. We've had this trip planned for a long time and I wish we were leaving things better here at home. Carol will get another chemo treatment next Tuesday, so it's not like she'd feel up to us visiting her then anyway... but still... it's hard to go knowing how things are here right now.

I'm hoping and praying that the chemo will give Carol better days for the time that she has left.

Keeping you all in my prayers and thoughts.

 

[RVGal]

Hey everyone. I wish I had better news to share, but I don't. Carol passed away yesterday. She was home, so that is something. I know she wouldn't have wanted to be in a hospital for her last days.

I can't begin to tell you how much all of your kind words have meant. I know I haven't addressed all of you personally as this thread progressed. It's not because I didn't read what you put down or because I didn't care about what you said. I get more than a little emotional about all this stuff and I have to pick my moments when I let myself break down.

Carol has always been so much more than just my sister... so much more than just my friend... there isn't really a word for what she was to me. She was just my Carol.

 

[pollymn]

I have no words

 

[Mkrop]

Trisha
I am so sorry for your loss, I could tell from your posts how much Carol meant to you all. We are here if you need to talk, remember that!

 

[loribell]

Tricia I so wish I could be there for you. Just say the word and I am on my way. If you need anything make sure you let me know. I know how much she meant to you because she became our Carol too.

Love you my friend.