In the blink of an eye
Things change in the blink of an eye. After the news on my step-dad, he started feeling bad shortly after that appointment. Two weeks after the one that pronounced him seemingly free of cancer, he had another scan. The chemo has stopped working. He’ll start a new one on Monday but this one has a good chance of some serious side effects. And only a 20% chance of helping him.
And so we’re probably looking at burying him before the end of the year. Their anniversary is in October and I really hope he can make it until then.
About 97% of pancreatic cancer patients are gone within 6 months and Gary is at almost seven months post-diagnosis. So he’s beaten the odds but I don’t think he can do it this time. Even if he does, over 99% are dead within five years.
He has a tendency to make me a bit crazy 
but he adores my mom with all his heart. He has a wonderful sense of family. And of living a simple life. He has a heart for God and truly a “Daniel” kind of man if anyone has done the Daniel study by beth Moore).
I don’t want my mommy to be a widow so young.
And so, today and each day, I’m thankful for family. And for each day my family is alive.
I could really stand to see my husband tonight. Feeling awfully lonely. If anyone is on IM tonight, I’d love a little company. AOL: tldb6 Yahoo: happygrl6 MSN: happygrl6@yahoo.com ICQ: 64206453
I’m sorry to hear your news Tricia. Cancer is just horrible. I’ll keep your dad in my prayers…if you’d do the same for mine.
Very sorry to hear the news about your step dad. And sorry that you are feeling so lonely. My Jim is gone too. I think the weekend nights are so much worse than the week day ones.
Aww, Tricia, I am so sorry to hear this. Your family is in my prayers. BIG HUGS! I wish I was closer to you…I’d come over personally and give you one and sit with you for awhile.
OMG, Tricia. I am *so* sorry to hear about your stepfather. That must be completely devastating news. It looks like he might not get to meet your new little one, but I hope that’s not the case. I wish that I could be there to cheer you up a little bit. Know that I’m here whenever you need to talk. I don’t get online much anymore, but … please know that I’m here. I’m saying prayers.
Im so sorry to hear about your stepfather, my thoughts are with you and your family
What sad news. You and your family are in my prayers… (that, and thanking G-d that my husband showered
)
Hugs… J
I’m so sorry I wasnt online to chat with you. I need to email you my cell number! I’m always around if you need me (just not online). I know you are going through a rough time now:(
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