OT: Update on Mom

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OT: Update on Mom
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Thu, 05-10-2007 - 4:57pm

Just to update the board, since so many of you have been following along with my Mom's cancer battle. Anyway, she is now FREE of that nasty cancer and is at peace now.

I'm glad I was there this morning as she passed, and could be there for my Dad, because this has all been really hard on him. He is doing okay though, and we have alot of family around who have been wonderful. The hospice nurses have been wonderful too- even though it's only been a week that we've been with them.

The love and support I've received from all over the online world has been amazing- and I thank all of you for being here for me.

~shrimpy

~shrimpy

"A man who wants something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." ~Stephen Dolley Jr.

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Thu, 05-10-2007 - 5:08pm

Shrimpy, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. It is good that she is not suffering any more though. I know you understand. I went through the same thing with my dad around 5 years ago. It sounds like you are taking this extremely well. Make sure that you take care of yourself as well as your dad.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer

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Thu, 05-10-2007 - 5:46pm
Shrimpy, I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Thu, 05-10-2007 - 5:49pm

Shrimpy, as hard a time as this must be, I'm glad your mom finally has peace. It sounds like you have a wonderful support system in place, which is so important.

Good luck, and if you need anything, don't hesitate!

Moody, sending you peaceful vibes


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Thu, 05-10-2007 - 8:33pm
Oh Shrimps!!I am so so sorry to hear that you lost your mom. I know from your posts that she had a long struggle with the cancer and was having a really hard time at the end. So like you said, she is free of the cancer and that is the good for her - I am sure she is at peace now. It is just sad for you and your family to be without her. I will keep all of you in my prayers. We all send sympathy and we are all here for you. HUGS!
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Thu, 05-10-2007 - 11:23pm

I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I know that as much as you are so very glad she is no longer suffering, this is a profound loss for you and your father.

You are both in my thoughts and prayers tonight.

(((hugs to you)))

Rose

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Fri, 05-11-2007 - 2:44am

With heartfelt thoughts at this sad time for you. It is hard for you and your family to be without your mom, but she is at peace now, and suffering no more.

Clem xx

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Fri, 05-11-2007 - 9:33am

Thanks, yall. :-)

Things have been very teary but actually going well. I'm just glad that Dad hasn't had to do this stuff completely by himself, although we couldn't have been with him totally 24/7. Thank God for family.

I still have a concert planned tonight with Hiker- and Dad says to bring the kids on over, and go. He doesn't want me to cancel plans and I don't either. I know Mom wouldn't want me to either... so we'll go and I will get a break from all the emotional stuff for a few hours and just be "girlfriend" for awhile instead of having to be a family supporter.

And then tomorrow, various people will start coming in from everywhere for the weekend. My ex is coming with his NW, and they plan to keep the kids entertained so we won't have to keep up with them while the other stuff is going on. My ex cried when I told him about Mom's passing. As much as they hated each other when we were married... they do have some bonds that they are aware of (even if they might not always want to face them). They were both stubborn enough to butt heads and not back down. And they had the common ground of colon cancer, too.

Oh- and my middle brother is coming with his fiancee. Remember him? They met on match and had their first date on New Year's Eve. And they've been royally twitterpated since. And now he's asked her to marry him and she said yes. And so the wedding is planned for July. THIS July... so they will be married after being together for just barely over 6 months. I've already given my brother my sisterly BTDT warnings, but at the same time, I know he's an adult and it's his life. I don't see any red flags about her and they do seem to match each other well. I just hope they aren't going too fast though- because I still know how these initial twitterpated feelings can fade- and I hope they have something solid beneath it all.

Anyway, thanks for all the words and prayers.

~shrimpy

~shrimpy

"A man who wants something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." ~Stephen Dolley Jr.

~<

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Fri, 05-11-2007 - 10:36am

Wow Shrimps, you are going to have a tough few days ahead of you with all the people coming in. I think it is great your dad will watch the kids. I think that is a good activity to brighten his day and make him feel needed. Grandkids are like gold that way! And it lets you get out, too.

I was thinking about you this morning when I was riding my bike. It is so hard that you have this on Mother's Day week for sure.

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Fri, 05-11-2007 - 1:17pm
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I am glad she was able to go peacefully and have you with her. Big hugs to you. You are in all of our prayers.
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Fri, 05-11-2007 - 3:12pm

My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

May she be nestled in the arms of the Lord.

The T Girl

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