Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Support Group
Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), also known as acute myeloid leukemia, is a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells. Patients with AML usually present with symptoms such as fatigue, bleeding, infection, prompting medical attention. An abnormal blood test reading will then result in further testing in a hospital with a hematologist to determine AML.
Dear all,
I apologize for being so absent this past week, and so feel a bit selfish in asking a favor from all of you. Please pray for my mother's recovery!
My wonderful 91 year old mother, a vital, supportive and wonderful soul, fell at home and sustained a severe head injury. She was taken to a woeful hospital, where she is now on a ventilator with pneumonia, fevers, and kidney impairment. I drive 100 miles a day to see her, and yet feel so powerless. I have found myself arguing with many of the physicians, who seem to look at her as an old lady whose time has come. Perhaps it has, but I am not willing to accept that right now.
I pray for her all day long, when I am not crying, along with my father and siblings. While I understand that we, as mere mortals, cannot understand God's plans for us, I am going to be more selfish than I ever have been on DS and ask for your prayers. Our group is one of the most spiritual gathering of persons that I have ever met, and if any cumulative address to God might do anything, I want to give it a whirl.
It's strange. I, like the rest of you (some, unfortunately by proxy), went through Hell to survive. Yet, to see my mother like this makes me wish I could trade places. Crazy, perhaps, but that is what love is all about.
Thank you friends, for everything you give to me with your courage.
Cliff
I apologize for being so absent this past week, and so feel a bit selfish in asking a favor from all of you. Please pray for my mother's recovery!
My wonderful 91 year old mother, a vital, supportive and wonderful soul, fell at home and sustained a severe head injury. She was taken to a woeful hospital, where she is now on a ventilator with pneumonia, fevers, and kidney impairment. I drive 100 miles a day to see her, and yet feel so powerless. I have found myself arguing with many of the physicians, who seem to look at her as an old lady whose time has come. Perhaps it has, but I am not willing to accept that right now.
I pray for her all day long, when I am not crying, along with my father and siblings. While I understand that we, as mere mortals, cannot understand God's plans for us, I am going to be more selfish than I ever have been on DS and ask for your prayers. Our group is one of the most spiritual gathering of persons that I have ever met, and if any cumulative address to God might do anything, I want to give it a whirl.
It's strange. I, like the rest of you (some, unfortunately by proxy), went through Hell to survive. Yet, to see my mother like this makes me wish I could trade places. Crazy, perhaps, but that is what love is all about.
Thank you friends, for everything you give to me with your courage.
Cliff
I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort knowing that your mom is at peace, free from pain, and you will see her again one day.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I know what it's like to lose your mother, it's never easy. May memories of the many good times you enjoyed with her comfort you in this difficult time.
Lou
I can only imagine the heartbreak
xoxo
I am so sorry that you have lost your beloved mother. What a life she must have had in knowing she was loved so well - by you, and many others, I am certain. What more is there? Wishing you every comfort at this sad time, and thinking now of what Andrea might add if she were here: peace, love, and hope - forever.
Robin
I am so sorry to hear that your mother passed away this morning. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen
You were so lucky to have had this loving and caring woman as your mother for 60+ years. She was lucky to have such a loving and caring man as her son. And she never had to bear the pain of losing you: you survived.
We all love you, Cliff, and we are with you during this painful time.
Monique
S
I am so sorry to hear of her illness and passing. I pray for comfort for you and your family. Losing a parent is devastating. I'm so sorry
Xxoo
Lea
Your mother must have been an exceptional lady to have raised such a kind, loving and compassionate son. My thoughts and most sincere prayers are with you and yours.
Myra