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what a day. Her liver is going with the cancer and Doctors said dont even bother with Sloan Kettering, she is bright yellow , liver is going and only a few days left. I still have a few more days to spend with her this is such a weird feeling. I am sad, but prepared I hope my Dad can pull thru. I have been over there alot and saw she was getting more yellow by the day I knew this was coming. I guess your never really read though. At least I had time.
want to hear something even stranger, except for my husband and Dad all my friends and relatives have kinda pulled away from me. Its like they dont want to deal with it and or me. It makes me feel like you people are better friends than my real family and friends. Death sure brings out strange things in people.
Last edited by stevemorse; 07-31-2009 at 03:18 PM..
*hugs* Even though the internet world is a nice place, the real world can also be a warm place if you just reach out. There are plenty of other people out there who are going through similar things so remember that you're not the only one.
Also, I'm sure your mom will be much more at peace once she does make it over. So, you can be sad and happy for her if you try to think it in that respect. Death can bring out strange things but it can also change people for the better sometimes. I already went through 3-4 deaths in my life. After the first one, it was much easier to move on. (Even as severe as a suicide death.)
Spend as much time with her as you can. Say whatever you want to say. Wish you the best and hang in there, steve! ^o^
Very sorry to hear about your situation. Very sad, I am sure your Mom knows how much you love her. Death, illness, etc. bring about strange reactions in people. I am familiar with it. They do not know what to say, even though sometimes the best thing is to say nothing. Hang in there, prayers are coming your way. Blue
I feel for you, lossing a parent is not easy, and even the very best friends, sometimes just don't know what to say, or even do. Spending those last precious hours with your mom will be memorible for you, say what needs to be said, and tell her its alright to leave. My thoughts are with you and your family.
thanks yes going tommorrow and every day until the end.
That takes a lot of character on your part Marilyn. I know, I was there, in the same situation. Most people tend to run in the other direction, because it is so psychologically traumatic. I don't know what to say about this, there is nothing really uplifting about it, because what you are witnessing right now is about as dehumanizing as it gets.
You can just hope for everyone's sake, for a swift ending at this point. You will feel relief afterwards. You'll feel it the likes of which you never imagined.
Hate to inject politics into it, but if anyone else has gone through this, you make an honest case as to why Jack Kevorkian should be canonized.
stevemorse, I'm really sorry about your mom. I know what you are going through as I have been through the same with my dad. He actually did go to Sloan Kettering in NYC, but it it was a waste of time, money and false hope. I know it's a place of miracles for some, but only some...it doesn't work out that way for all, so don't dwell on that.
I was in denial about my father's passing even after he passed. I never said a proper goodbye to him and it has been the regret of my life. Spend as much time with your mother as you can and tell her you love her.
By the way, I have read your posts about giving up cigarettes & alcohol and I think you're a really strong & brave person. Hang in there!
very sorry to hear about this. i know it's going to be rough the next few days, but as others have already stated, all you can do is to be there for your mother, support her however possible, and say anything that you've been meaning to say.
prayers and condolences for you and your family.
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Death can bring out strange things but it can also change people for the better sometimes. I already went through 3-4 deaths in my life. After the first one, it was much easier to move on. (Even as severe as a suicide death.) 
