Diane

[KarlaB]

You've been in my thoughts...just wondering how things are going with your dad. Hope you are all hanging in there. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

[Leigh]

I have also been thinking about and praying for your dad. When you get time, let us know how he is doing. I'll continue to pray for him.

[AnnW]

Add me to the list also. Know that we are thinking about you and Please let us know what's going on!!!

[Leigh]

Your father is still in my thoughts and prayers. I just wanted to let you know.

[Diane]

You guy's all so wonderful, and I really appreciate all of your thought's and prayer's... we can use all we can get. I can't believe this is happening to us. :bigcry: My dad was finally released from the hospital on Friday afternoon. They sent him home with this huge oxygen tank (stands about 5 ft. high) so now he's got to be hooked up to oxygen constantly. They even gave him a portable one for if/when he needs to go somewhere in the car. I'm thinking that this is because of his phneumonia, but not too sure if it's because of the cancer. My parents don't have any air conditioning in their house. Dad never LIKED it and always said that this was something that they could do without so... they never bothered with it. On Saturday morning, because of all of the heat and humidity that we've been having here lately... he evidently got too overheated and was having a very difficult time trying to breath. He also started halucinating (sp??...where's our spell check button???) and was just totally plain out of it. Anyway, they ended up calling 911 and he ended up back to the hospital. :( After being there a few hours he started doing MUCH better and they were just about ready to release him, until they realized that they were sending him someplace that had no air conditioning and they refused to release him until plans were made for him to be going someplace that had air conditioning. They gave him two choices... either a nursing home OR he'd have to move in with one of us kids. Well believe it or not... my sister FINALLY came through and jumped at the opportunity to help. Evidently this was something that she and my brother in-law had already discussed and agreed upon. Well... dad wept like a big baby saying that he didn't want to be a burdon to anyone and finally, after a LOT of convincing... my mom and him agreed to move in with my sister and brother in-law. I feel SO much better knowing that they're there and that my sister can help and make sure that everything is okay. The last I heard though... their quite anxious to get back home. As nice as my sister and her dh has been... my parents really miss not being home. I guess my other sister offered to buy them an air conditioner... (ANOTHER SHOCK) and that way they could go move back home. Well, because of the type of window's my mom and dad have (they crank out) they can't use just a regular air conditioner so dh and I found one at Menards that could free stand in their livingroom. Anyway... were going to see what they decide to do (they don't want to hurt my other sisters feelings by leaving) but IMHO I feel that they need to be where they are the happiest. I personally feel better with them living with my sister but THEY have to do what they feel more comfortable with.

Tomorrow my dad has an appointment for more tests. Hopefully they'll be able to find out more about the cancer... and how/if it can be treated. He's feeling pretty down and out about the whole thing... I'm just hoping that we don't end up with more bad news. Not too sure if we can take any more of that. I've taken the week off from work... I'm trying to deal with and accept everything that's been going on around here... and it's not been very easy. Right when I think I'll be okay I totally fall apart again. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and praying that the tests that they take tomorrow will bring us good/better news... we definitely could use some of that right now. Anyway, I SO appreciate all of your good thoughts and prayers... you all are SO terrefic!!!

Diane... :wave:

[AnnW]

Oh sweetie..what a mess!!!! How wonderful that your sisters are stepping up to the plate to help!!!! I know if you have taken ANY time off you are really worried...don't forget to take care of yourself during all this....you won't be any good to your folks or your own family if you don't!!! Keep walking and eating right!!!!
I hope you get more answers soon!!!!!

[Cathy]

Diane, I don't know what to say except the prayers are still coming. Take care.

[KarlaB]

Oh, Diane. I am so sorry you are going thru all of this. :( So glad your siblings are helping out and hoping that your dad gets some good news when he goes back in. Hang in there and please update us when you can. And, be sure to just "talk" to us when you need to - we'll always be here. Thinking of you and keeping you all in my prayers. :angel:

[angie r]

It is so nice to see the family rallying around. Prayers to you all!

[darlene]

So sorry to hear all this Diane. I think I can totally feel what you feel like right now....although it was my fil and not father who had cancer.
My fil wanted to be at HOME where he could rest when he wanted and do things at his pace. As much as it is wonderful that your sister has them staying at her place, if they get air conditioning at home, I would think it would be best for them to be in their own home.
Running errands for them/making meals/mowing grass etc is what would probably mean the most to them. I know that my mil lost alot of weight when dad was sick because she was so busy taking care of his needs that she neglected her own.

I wish I was closer and could give you a real life hug!
Take care Diane.

((((((((((Diane)))))))))

:)

[arianna]

MM! It's good to see families rally together in times of need. With everything else that's happening in the world today, it's sometimes difficult to see the simple things we normally take for granted are special. My thought are with you and your family. ßß!

[RCT]

I too am sorry your going through this and have no wonderful words of comfort.....but I am thinking of you and your family and will keep your father in my prayers as well as your entire family...

[Linda/NE]

Oh Diane! I'm so sorry to hear about this. I remember reading something earlier, but didn't realize what had progressed since then.

You and your family are definitely in my prayers!!
Take care of yourself!!