Who knew choking each other would earn us fastpasses?

Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about your brother in law, I remember on previous TR's that you had posted about some of the issues he had been having, seems like he's had more than his fair share to deal with. You and your family are in my prayers. Hopefully the doctors can at least keep him as comfortable as possible.
 
Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. I will say a prayer for him and his entire family.
 
Hi, there, I just read your report and am very late subscribing but am looking forward to reading the rest. I found you on the CBR thread, because my DH and I are planning our first trip there for Nov. 2011 so I decided I needed to start learning more about it.

I've very much enjoyed your report so far, but of course after catching up and hearing (well, reading) the news about your brother in law, I wanted to just wish you and your family the best and send my thoughts your way.

Hang in there - hugs.
 
Thanks to all of my Dis friends for the prayers and kind thoughts.

A bioposy was performed late last week and the news was devastating. The cancer is incurable. It is fast growing and wasn't even there a little less than a year ago when other tests were performed.

The doctors have told my sister that he has 3, maybe 4, months to live. They will do radiation on his brain and on his shoulder and chest. This is not a cure and it will not stop the cancer from growing but it will lessen the pain.

They have begun giving him pain meds which has lowered his oxygen levels and has made him run a slight fever. From what I understand this is not unusual. This morning, he was in a lot of pain and his blood pressure was just 90 over 43. You would think that it would be elevated if he was in so much pain.

My sister, her children and grandchildren are handling the situation pretty well. My sister said that she wasn't surprised by the news. She knew that something was wrong but wasn't sure what. She has only had one really bad night but that's to be expected. She is a very matter-of-fact strong headed person...just like myself and our mother. She will do what she has to do and grieve later. There's no real time for that now.

I haven't had a good night's rest in quite a few days. I keep tossing and turning all night. I can tell you this though.....times like these make me really appreciate what a wonderful husband I have in John and what wonderful children I have and how we must savor every minute that we have together.

On a happier note, I did sell a couple of my Disney Design items on Ebay and relisted the ones that I didn't sell. I did a little sewing this weekend but not much because I couldn't get motivated to do anything. I did buy more materials and the heat resistant batting that I needed for my kitchen accessory items. I also cut out the pacifier keepers/blankets and have those ready to be sewn. Hopefully, I can get some new things listed on Ebay.

Oh and Lacey got a job! She is now the Children's Church Minister at a new church here in town. The congregation is very small right now but I am sure that it will grow. They do not have Wednesday night services. They have Friday night services instead. They also only hold church on Sunday mornings. This weekend, they had a conference there and Lacey was paid for the conference as well as for church. Honestly, though, this job is not about the money. It's about doing what Lacey loves to do.

I applied for the Disney Mom's Panel and the thought of possibly getting chosen brightened my day a little. Anyone else apply?

I have promised myself that I would get out of this funky mood and start posting again. There's nothing we can do about our family's situation except for enjoying every day that we are here on this Earth. I am just about caught up on my subscribed threads. Hopefully, I can get an installment posted very soon.

 

Thanks for the update even though it's not what you wanted to hear.

We will continue praying for your sister and her family as well as you. Sometimes it's so frustrating to go through these things with a loved one and feel so helpless.

May God bless you and hold you in the palm if His hand!
 
Lisa, so sorry about the sad news. I am continuing to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. :grouphug: If there is ever anything you need (even though we states away from each other!) please, don't hesitate to ask! I hope your BIL will be able to get through everything as peaceful as possible. I am thinking of you and your family daily! :hug:

On another note, that is great about Lacey's job!!! So exciting! Congrats to her!!! I did check out your ebay items.....I wasn't able to find much though. Maybe I did something wrong! I don't know. :confused3 LOL! Well, keep us updated.
 
So sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. I hope that you and your family can have strength and some semblance of peace during this difficult time.
 
So sorry to hear the bad news. I am saying a special prayer for your family tonight.:hug: Yes, at times like these we must all look at all that we are given and remember to cherish every moment.

So glad Lacey was able to find a job doing what she loves.

I need to get on ebay to check out your stuff. I think I am one of the few who have never been to ebay before.:laughing:

Good luck on getting Mom's Panel. I didn't apply. Think you would be a great addition to their team!
 
I will keep everyone in my prayers. What devastating news.

I agree about our time here and our time shared with our families. I sometimes complain about having to drive seven hours (each way) to see my Mom several times a year, and her two-hour-long telephone calls, but I am ever so grateful to still have her in my life. She is 82 now. I just wish she was as strong as your Mom and could travel with me. What fun you guys have together.

Congrats to Lacey. A job is not a job if you love what you do.

I also applied for the Mom Panel. I was surprised at how simple the application was, though. Did you answer only about six quick questions? I hope I did it right. I was expecting more details or even essay type questions like, why should we choose you?
 
I can only say let GOD carry you though this. In him all things are possible. My he give your sister and whole family some peace and your BIL comfort in this trying time.

I hope you get selected as a Disney panel Mom, you'd be perfect!

Congrats to Lacey. I'm sure she'll be great.

Carey
 
Lisa, sorry to hear that the news was not good. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers through this rough journey of yours.

Congrats to Lacey on the job. It is so great she has found something that she is passionate about.
 
Lisa--I'm so sorry to hear about your brother-in-law.:hug: I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

I hope you get chosen for the Mom's Panel.:goodvibes

Congrats to Lacey on the new job!
 
I'm very sorry to hear this news of your BIL. Just being there for your SIL helps, just knowing how much you care. It is good to take a moment to reflect on how much family means when life is hard & to remember to count the blessings you have.

Sounds like a wonderful job for your daughter. She surely must be a special & lovely young lady. And yes, I don't think too many people go into the ministry for the money, it is a labor of love :hug:
 
So sorry about BIL. I just hope they can make hime comfortable and ease the pain.

How do you apply for moms panel. That kind of sounds fun.
 
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I applied for the Moms Panel also. I applied last year and didn't get pass the first cut. Maybe I'll do better this year. Good Luck to you.
 
Again, a big THANK YOU to all my friends who continue to pray and sending wonderful thoughts our way. I spoke to my sister at lunch. It was my intention to walk over to the hospital during my lunch break but I decided to call first. As soon as my sister answered, I could tell that several people were in the room and I heard someone say something about blood pressure. I knew it wouldn't be a good time to go over.

My sister didn't sound like she was able to talk much and her phone was cutting out like crazy. I did hear that they have done a radition treatment to help with the pain. Hospice is supposed to come around soon and they will make a plan to get him home. That is what he wants and I certainly don't blame him.

***Let's get back to the warm and fuzzies and not concentrate on what can't be changed. I am in the process of writing a trip report installment. Nothing makes me feel better than seeing pics of our family vacation. Be back in just a minute.

 
Lisa, I know you want to get to the warm and fuzzies but I just want to give my condolences!
 
also.. I am trying to get to your ebay page but the link is not taking me your listing
 
Lisa, I know you want to get to the warm and fuzzies but I just want to give my condolences!

also.. I am trying to get to your ebay page but the link is not taking me your listing

Thank you so much. I don't know what's up with the link. Go to Ebay and do a seller search. My seller name is the same as here on the Disboards mickeystoontown. Right now, I just have my backsacks and purses listed. Hopefully, tomorrow, I will have my bracelets and a few more items listed. I just haven't been in the mood to do anything creative lately.
 
Believe me I totally understand! Let me know when you list the bracelettes because that is what i am waiting for!!
I did a couple installments on my report
 







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