I'm so sorry your dad is going through all of this. As you said before though, he's a strong guy! He's not going to give up too easily and you wouldn't really want that, right? I understand the anger and frustration all too well.
Don't feel bad when you have those feelings of wishing he would just go. It's very painful to see someone you love so much go through this kind of agony. Look at it this way, people who love us just wanted us to D our spouse to get past the pain but we made the choice to stay and fight a hard battle. It's the same thing here. You only want to see him out of pain - totally understandable.
I'm praying for you and your dad and your entire family. God has blessings for those who care for their families Mike. Know that you are doing good work here.
((((Mike)))))
T19 M15 S19 XH47 M43 bomb12/4/07 PA5/07 S12/26/07 D final 11/17/08 Back together with no defined R 05/2010 confused....to say the least!!!
Mike, havent posted much on your thread, but just wanted to say how sorry I am about your dad. I'll be praying for you and your family as well.... Karen
I am sorry to hear of the anguish your family is going through. It is good to hear some good news in regards to the optimism of the doctor. Just as your father has been a good and strong man, I am sure his son is the same and will weather this tough time.
WT..neuro..says that there is a Rhind?? around the tumor that is collapsing inward and most times the rhind expands outward?? she says she is pleased beyond pleased with his response to treatment..gave him a mouthwash to use for the thrush in addition to what they gave him at Emergency room..also gave him another antibiotic..also decided to restart steriod regimen of 4 pills a day and said steriods may make infections stay a little longer but she thought he needed something that would help him get his strength back a little faster...
so..my sister said it sounded real positive from neuro...she said it's not a cure but is very positive and very rare for the rhind to collapse inward??
That is positive. Glios are stubborn, sometimes we don't get a quick response or one as good as we'd like. By that outer edge collapsing in, that shows necrosis. The area is dying, the vascular feed is compromised. A great response.
That mouthwash is very good for thrush - we used to refer to it as 'magic mouthwash'. It truly does wonders. The steroids will help - it sounds like this doc is on top of their game. More good news.
I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Please know, though, as you reflect on his life and the last few days--which I know you will--remember the good times, but also remember the pain that he was enduring this past week. God never gives us more than we can handle and He knew that your Dad could not handle anymore, so He relieved him of his pain and brought your dad home. God is still with your family, watching over them. His angels are there to comfort you all. Rest in their arms, take comfort in their presence, and rejoice in the life that your dad lived for so many years.
Heavenly Father, You have taken your child home and released him from his pain. For him, the suffering is over and we rejoice that he is finally at peace. Father, we seek your comfort, though, for those who are left behind to mourn his loss. Allow them to feel Your very real presence in their lives and encourage them to lean into you now. Father, having surrendered Your own son to death, you too know the pain they are suffering. In your son's name, we accept that comfort and know that Your love endures always. Amen
You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry Is how long must I wait to be with you
I close my eyes and I see your face If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow I've never been more homesick than now
Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same Cause I'm still here so far away from home
I close my eyes and I see your face If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow I've never been more homesick than now
In Christ, there are no goodbyes And in Christ, there is no end So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have To see you again To see you again
And I close my eyes and I see your face If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I was standing in the pour raining One dark November night Fighting off the bitter cold When she caught my eye Her face was torn and her eyes were filled And then to my surprise She pulled out a photograph And my heart just stopped inside She said He would have been three today I miss his smile, I miss his face What was I supposed to say
But I believe always always Our Savior never fails Even when all hope is gone God knows our pain and His promise remains He will be with you always
He was living in a broken world dreaming of a home His heart was barely keeping pace When I found him all alone Remembering the way he felt When his daddy said goodbye Fighting just to keep the tears And the anger locked inside He's barely holding on to faith But deliverance is on its way
'Cuz I believe always always Our Savior never fails Even when all hope is gone God knows our pain and His promise remains He will be with you always
Friend I don't know where you are And I don't know where you've been Maybe you're fighting for your life Or just about to throw the towel in But if you're crying out for mercy If there's no hope left at all If you've given everything you've got And you're still about to fall Well hold on, hold on, hold on
Cuz I believe always always Our Savior never fails Even when all faith is gone God knows our pain and His promise remains Always, Always He will be with you always He will be with you always He will be with you
Hugs, love, and peace to you all
Laura
M40/H36 T16/M14 4K B2/08 S4/08 current
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. I Corinthians 13:7
Mike, so hard to lose a parent no matter what our age. I am sure you will be comforted to know his suffering is over. A part of him lives on in you, such is the cycle of life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike: Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your father. I know how hard it is to lose a parent - lost my Mom to cancer 4 years ago and not a day goes by that I don't miss her but I was glad she stopped suffering and is now in a better place.
My thoughts and prayers today are for you and your family.
