I just wanted to update you all on my mil's condition. As a lot of you know she was undergoing her last round of chemo. Well we went to the oncologist today and her "cancer markers" have doubled since Jan. and her CT scan confirmed the same thing with the tumors in her liver.

He wrote the order for Hospice and told us that she "is a real trooper" and had fought a good fight but that he had done all that was medically possible and the rest is up to God. He believes, barring all miracles, that her liver will fail...not sure how long but if the cancer continues to grow at the same rate I am led to believe that it will not take it long, although for now her liver "function" is good.

This is a very difficult time for us as a family...my dh is super duper close to his mom, and so are his siblings...and as her daughter-in-law I can tell you she is the best. I am so torn...I do not want her to suffer but I don't want to lose her either! Please pray for us...

I am a little overly emotional right now because tomorrow (really today 27th, but I haven't gone to sleep yet so it's still the 26th to me) is the 1st anniversary of the tragic death of my cousin (car accident) AND I'm sick and now this news with my mil...so you might say I've been a bit weepy...

I appreciate all of you...I've missed being here, I've just felt so terrible I haven't even felt like getting online...thanks in advance for your prayers and support!

Many, many blessings and lots of luv!

OH Amelia! I'm so sorry. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Big hugs!!!

Oh Amelia! My heart goes out to you and your entire family. I don't know why so many wonderful people have this horrible disease. I can only pray for all of you and keep you in my thoughts. Gentle hugs to you, one and all.

Amelia...what heart breaking news...all of it.
Please use Hospice services to your greatest advantage.
Hopsice is about getting the most out of living.; making sure that
neither your loved one OR the family is in need of anything,
especially an understanding person to ask the hard questions
or favors. The nurses are the very best at managing pain while
keeping their precious charge lucid and as able to engage as
possible. Hospice is not a death sentence. It is an infusion of light
into the world of the ultimately challenged family. Let them be there for
you and your MIL ... Much love to you!

I am so sorry Ameila - life can be so difficult at times...We are all thinking of you and your family - prayers and hugs always...

I'm so sorry. Hang in there.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hang in there.

Big hugs to you and yours, Amelia. I'm so sorry for your pain.

Praying for you,
Gina F.

Oh Amelia, I'm so sorry.

You and yours are in my thoughts.

Amelia, sending you a hug. I know you'll find the strength to get through this and to help your DH and others. Reach out when you need us -- we all stand with you.

Judy

Sending warm hugs and love your way sweets!

smooches xx

I am so so sorry.
I just said a prayer.

hugs
Nancy

Thank you all so much for your support and especially your prayers! I am still the "weepy" one today...crying as I read all of your loving posts...again THANK YOU!

MF...thank you for your encouraging words concerning hospice...you are not the first to offer this very helpful and loving information... One of my mil's treatment nurses used to be a hospice nurse and she was very encouraging to all of us yesterday when we went to thank them before leaving the Dr's office. She also has a great sense of humor and in the midst of our conversation reminded us that there are only 2 sure things in this world...death and taxes... :)...so true. I believe in my heart that my mil will not die until God says it is time and no one can determine this except HIM. I do know however, that death is imminent because you can't live without a liver and that hospice is a God-send because they have been there&done that....again, THANK YOU for your encouragement and love!

I will keep you all posted as things progress...you all are a wonderful bunch and I am ever grateful for your love, concern and support!

Many blessings and luv to each of you!!!!