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Admitting my wife to Hospice today.
May 21, 2019, 09:48 AM
Rolan_KrapsAdmitting my wife to Hospice today.
As many of you know, my wife has been battling Non-small Cell Lung Cancer for the past few months. She took the radiation well, but two days after radiation was completed a brand new, 1 cm tumor started bleeding in her brain stem. She had emergency surgery last week, but the recovery hasn't been great, She's not eating and is in a lot of pain.
The Oncologist has said that she's not strong enough for Chemo. The treatment would literally kill her.
So we're meeting with the Hospice care team this afternoon / evening to see about the admissions process. This is by no means a "death sentence", but they will only work on making her comfortable and treating "symptoms" not the underlying cause.
Rolan Kraps
SASS Regulator
Gainesville, Georgia.
NRA Range Safety Officer
NRA Certified Instructor - Pistol / Personal Protection Inside the Home
May 21, 2019, 09:50 AM
navyshooterSo sorry to hear this.
Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers these last few weeks and they will continue to be.
"Blessed is he who when facing his own demise, thinks only of his front sight.”
Malo periculosam, libertatem quam quietam servitutem
Montani Semper Liberi
May 21, 2019, 09:51 AM
sigmonkeyDave.
Have been keeping you both in thought and prayers during the this most difficult of times.
"the meaning of life, is to give life meaning" ✡ Ani Yehudi אני יהודי Le'olam lo shuv לעולם לא שוב! May 21, 2019, 09:52 AM
P220 SmudgeI’m so sorry, man. Been praying for ya’ll. That will continue.
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May 21, 2019, 09:53 AM
BigNCI am only on sporadically these days and missed that your wife was dealing with this. I am sorry to hear it and can only say that I just prayed for you and your family. I put you down on my little prayer list (can't remember anymore without writing them down) and will check back in.
As you know Hospice is generally full of wonderful folks who want to and know how to help. If you have a less than comfortable experience, speak up- they may not know something is off unless you do.
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Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Ben Franklin
May 21, 2019, 09:54 AM
chellim1You and your wife are in my thoughts and prayers.
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-rduckwor May 21, 2019, 09:57 AM
GCE61So sorry to hear this, your wife has been in my prayers.
May 21, 2019, 09:59 AM
WarhorseVery sorry to hear this, prayers up for the both of you.
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May 21, 2019, 10:01 AM
thundersonMy family is continuing to pray for yours Rolan.
I have the heart of a lion.......and a lifetime ban from the Toronto Zoo.- Unknown May 21, 2019, 10:03 AM
Ryanp225Sending you positive thought and prayers my friend.
May 21, 2019, 10:06 AM
Mustang-PaPaWill continue to pray for you and your wife.
May 21, 2019, 10:08 AM
vinnybassI'm praying for strength for you both.
"We're all travelers in this world. From the sweet grass to the packing house. Birth 'til death. We travel between the eternities." May 21, 2019, 10:08 AM
rbert0005My prayers are reaching out for you and yours.
Bob
I am no expert, but think I am sometimes.
May 21, 2019, 10:09 AM
jhe888I am sorry, Rolan. My best to you and your family.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. May 21, 2019, 10:11 AM
AeteoclesMy thoughts and prayers go out to you and your wife, Roland.
May 21, 2019, 10:13 AM
sorensonSorry to hear this; prayers for comfort for both of you.
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May 21, 2019, 10:15 AM
TMatsOh God, I hate to read this...hope they can give her pain relief without taking away the ability of the two of you to communicate.
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despite them
May 21, 2019, 10:16 AM
DzozerThoughts and prayers to you and your family.
'veritas non verba magistri' May 21, 2019, 10:21 AM
KarpteachPrayers and good thoughts sent your way.
May 21, 2019, 10:21 AM
Snake207Prayers going out for everyone...