Prayers strongly needed please - UPDATED AGAIN post 58

[anewvance]

I just can't stop crying, I could please use your prayers. I've posted recently that my grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer about a week and a half ago. He started chemo in the hospital and came home last Monday. On Friday he had to go back to the hospital because he was having breathing problems and he was having bladder/bowel problems.

Yesterday he started having more breathing issues, while my grandmother went to lunch with my aunt and girls, he had a major episode. So my grandmother decided to stay at the hospital last night. My mother called me this morning to tell me that it was a scary night. He was having major breathing issues and a nurse came in and asked if he had a living will because he may not make it through the night. Well he made it but I just don't know what is going to happen and i'm so scared.

My grandparents raised me from the age of 2. He's given me more then you could imagine, he sent me to collage, he gave me away at my wedding, my 5 year old is his best friend in the world. And I feel so helpless. We've been lucky enough in our family to have not lost anyone yet. So I don't know how it is going to feel, but he isn't even gone and I feel so lost.

I don't know how much prayers will work right now, it all depends on "His" plan. But anything will help. Thank you.

 

[kdibattista]

I'm so sorry

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family

 

[MareQ]

I am so sorry! I lost my mom 5 years ago - she was only 54 - to Cancer..

I know how tough this is. :*( Take care of yourself and yoru family.

 

[pennst8r]

Sending prayers for you and your family.

We're all here if you need us.

 

[ZipaDeeDooDah]

I am so sorry.....I will be praying for peace and comfort for all of you.

 

[lunsusie]

Prayers going out for you and your family.

 

[lovemygoofy]

I'm sorry to hear this. Your realtionship sounds exactly like the one I had with my grandfather. Prayers to you and your family.

 

[LouDisney]

prayers coming your way.

 

[MB MinnieGirl]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for you and for your grandparents. I know this is a hard time - and scary. I wish there were something more we could do for you....but know we are praying for and thinking of you.

My mother is a 3 year survivor of lung cancer. She went through a lot when diagnosed and it was very frightening for us all. I'm sorry you are now facing this.

~~~Kelly

 

[anewvance]

Thank you for the prayers and good thoughts. I talked to my grandmother this morning. The doctor had already seen him, he said he thinks he might be able to get the breathing under control but now they are very concerned about his heart. He was supposed to have an mri done today but they aren't doing it because they think he'd have a heart attack on the table. So I just have no idea.

I feel like I should be there right now, but I have my ds home with me and absolutely no one to watch him and they won't allow the kids in his room with his problems right now. (they let them in last week when he was starting chemo). My husband gets home by 7pm so I need to figure out how late visiting hours are.

Kelly, I read your cruise trip report last night, took me awhile and kept my mind off of things, I really enjoyed it. And I enjoyed the pictures too.

 

[Buckalew11]

I am so sorry that he is going through this and you all are too. It is so hard losing someone to cancer. My dad died of prostate cancer in Nov. and my sister's FIL died of lung cancer in Sept. BIL's dad sounded a lot like your DGF from the reports we received.

Losing my DGF was the hardest thing I have ever done. This is going to be really hard on you as your DGF was a father figure AND a grandfather to you. My heart goes out to you. Losing loved ones is very hard, that is all there is to it.
I see you are pregnant. I hope all goes well in your preganncy and try not to get too stressed out during this tragic time. Hugs to you, Melissa. I am so sorry.

 

[Luckymommyx2]

I'm so sorry--I wish there was something I could say or do to make it all better. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

 

[MB MinnieGirl]

Thank you for the prayers and good thoughts. I talked to my grandmother this morning. The doctor had already seen him, he said he thinks he might be able to get the breathing under control but now they are very concerned about his heart. He was supposed to have an mri done today but they aren't doing it because they think he'd have a heart attack on the table. So I just have no idea.

I feel like I should be there right now, but I have my ds home with me and absolutely no one to watch him and they won't allow the kids in his room with his problems right now. (they let them in last week when he was starting chemo). My husband gets home by 7pm so I need to figure out how late visiting hours are.

Kelly, I read your cruise trip report last night, took me awhile and kept my mind off of things, I really enjoyed it. And I enjoyed the pictures too.

I'm glad you enjoyed the report and I'm even more glad that you were able to get your mind off of things for at least a little while.

I'll say extra prayers that you are able to visit him this evening when your dh gets home. Remember to take care of yourself too. You are no good to anyone if you are too tired from the stress. Although I know that is easier said than done. Take one thing at a time. For now, the good news is he made it through the night and his breathing may be under control.

You're in my prayers!
~~~Kelly

 

[budbeerlady]

Gosh, things are going so fast for you guys! Sending up some prayers for peace and healing. I hope everything gets better for you!

 

[dvcfamily41801]

I am so sorry. You will be in my thoughts. Please take care of yourself.

 

[mickeyboat]

Denae

 

[miss missy]

so sorry.

 

[LoraJ]

So sorry.

In my experience, at least around here, visiting hours are over at 8pm, however, if you are quiet, you can probably stay a little later. The only floors I ever saw them strict with visiting was maternity and ICU.

Or, is there anyone else going to the hospital today to visit that could take turns watching DS in the lobby while you visit?

 

[anewvance]

My mom is recovering from surgery that she had complications from. And my aunt was there this morning but had to get to work. I'll just have to wait until dh gets home... will hope for the best. Thanks.

 

[Mrs.Toad]

You and your grandfather are in my thoughts and prayers.