Update on my Mother

[JohnR]

Very sorry to hear, Jeff.

[bloocrab]

Chris, ...I'm sorry if I don't have words of encouragement, as you already know, no words can really take away from the feelings you have right now. Despite her age or condition, she is your mom. It just sucks, plain and simple. And for that, I am truly sorry...I will definitely include her in my prayers tonight.

We lost someone today to Cancer, she too had turned it around for short time, then suddenly it returned with a vengeance. Hospice right away...and they gave her 3 weeks. She lasted 1 week and a half, it just happened so damn fast.
If you can, take the time you need (albeit sick, personal or family leave), spend enough time with her to leave nothing unsaid. As hard as it is to face, it will come sooner than you expect...like a thief in the night. You can never be ready for it, but try to get as many "I should have said this, or should have done thats" out of the way while there is still time. Hug her often Chris, you will miss those... As our Mikey clearly puts it, "Enjoy what you have"....I can only add to that, ...while you have it my friend.
It's tough to find light in the darkness, but it's there.
Prayers that the suffering will be minimal. May God Bless you Mary ~

Sympathies to Jeff as well. It's tough riding shotgun to someone with this disease, it takes a lot out of you. It's great that members can share their experiences to help others as they go through it themselves.

God Bless us all.

[Got Stripers]

The posts of late are an indication of how long this board has been around. Sadly age is catching up to many of us and it's good to have a good group of people to support you and throw you some T&P's your way. I remember this board was an important part of my day when my parents were dying, it took me to a happy place for a time and got my mind off my troubles. Hang in there Chris, my thoughts are with you.

[Slipknot]

Sorry to see this Chris, hang in there man. Good thoughts coming Mary's way