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| Tue, 04-08-2008 - 10:54pm |
I have been on a such a journey for the last 8 months, some might consider that long journey, others might think it is short. I am a 32 year old female and my father just turned 60 February 29, 2008. All I know is that I am drained. My father was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer on Friday, July 13th, 2007. This news came to such a shock to the family. My father was a long term smoker, as well as worked in the construction industry with asbestos, which increased his chances with lung cancer. My dad and my family are riding the ride through this process. Here it is 8 months later and my father is fading. He is such a fighter and his fight continues. He has been in and out of the hospital since December and the hospital visits are becoming more frequent. I live out of state which make it so hard to try to be there for him and my family. I want to fly back so many times so bad just to stay there to be with him and take care of him, but I just can't afford to. I have flown back home 4 times (once every two months). I have a family to provide for my( daughter and husband). My dad has come back from such odds and I have felt so blessed that he is such a fighter. Talking tonight to my father, crushed me. He sounds so different- fighting for his life. It is so hard to hear him in this way. My whole life he has always been the fighter. The first time I saw my father cry was when he had to tell me and my siblings that he had 6 months to a year to live. I am going through so many emotions. Hope never leaves my side because just when I think I have lost it- my dad prevails to remind me....

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