Family & Friends of Cancer Patients Support Group

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Today's gonna be a rough day....

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The day basically just started for me... My mom already had to give my grandfather morphin... he seems really weak. It was 7 when he called me in and he was still in bed... he's normally up and eating his breakfast no later then when my mom leaves at 5:30... I have a feeling the time is real close though... our dogs all followed me into the room and it was a pain getting them out... the 1 I had to carry out cause every time I opened the door she ran right back in. The 1 that normally spends all day with him stood at his door for at least a half hour yesterday barking cause nobody let her in after the hospice nurse left.... they say he had 2-6 months left but I don't think it will be that long... My aunt is coming Friday, is cousins are coming Saturday and sometime this weekend my cousins are supposed to come... maybe that's what he was waiting for... a chance for everyone to say goodbye to him. I don't wanna say goodbye though...
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I am so sorry for what you are going through. You sound like a very strong young lady. I went through what you describe, when I was taking care of Mom at home here, but you are so young to have so much on your shoulders. I am praying for you and your grandpa, and for your strength. Remember to take care of YOU too.
love ya,
donna
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Thanks Donna! I have tried my best to stay strong but everyone else that comes in contact with me are suffering... I can only take so much before I start to go crazy and get stressed... I don't show that around him though... or at least I try not to... I just wish I could take his pain away so he could pass comfortably and peacefully....
alicea
alicea
Please make sure you say your goodbyes and whatever else you want to tell him NOW!. My husband was given weeks to live and he died 2 days later. I so wish I had been able to tell him everything I wanted to. It's my biggest regret, don't let it be yours. Love, alice
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