chellebelle Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I haven't been on much for a while, as life gets in the way sometimes. We got a phone call in the wee hours Tues Jan 9th. Dan's mother had been taken by the rescue squad to the hospital, and was on life support. Since she had a living will with DNR, per her wishes, the family had to let her go. (The squad had resuscitated her, and the ER put the ventilator in since they were not aware of the DNR) She went peacefully, lovingly surrounded by 7 of her 10 children. The service was Saturday, and the weather was warm and sunny, very unusual for this area in Jan. She was 86, and in failing health, in and out of the hospital for the past several months. If that wasn't bad enough, Dan's older brother was recently diagnosed with colon cancer, and while being treated for that, was found to also have breast cancer (yes, men CAN get breast cancer) At stage 4, the prognosis isn't good. Please keep he and the family in your prayers. Both of these cancers can be hereditary, so Dan and his siblings need to have regular exams and testing. I plan to tell his doctor at his check up in a few weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'm so sorry, Michelle, I will pray that things get better for you and your family and that your hubby doesn't get cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Men not only can have breast cancer, but just as with older ladies a lot of older men's falls are the result of osteoporosis. I can't stress enough the importance of regular monthly self-exams for suspiscious lumps and skin changes. :hug: Michelle; you & yours are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsea Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 So sorry! Doesn't it always seem as though bad things come all at once? Maybe it just feels that way. Hope and pray for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariawicz Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 So sorry to hear the news . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Happy Heart Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Condolance Michelle, hopefully the year will improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patkneazle Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Best blessings and hugs from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alamom Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlPiper Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Take it moment to moment when you need to, and know we're thinking of your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 So sorry, Michelle. Our prayers are with you and your family. Hugs ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Thoughts and prayers are with you Michelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chellebelle Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Thank you all for your prayers and kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Michelle, I'm so sorry to hear of everything. Makes me very sad. You are your family are in my thoughts and prayers. :hug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I am so sorry Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Sending hugs along with positive thougts your and your family's way! Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I'm so sorry to hear this. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember to take care of yourself as well:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I hope thing start to get better for you Michelle. Sorry to hear about your troubles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 So sorry Michelle. I hope things turn around very soon for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THmini2 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I am so sorry! I hope things get better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 You are right. This year is not turning out the way I and many of us had hoped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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