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Community Leadermujicaptsd2
mujicaptsd2

Today my Mexican caregiver's mother in law died of cancer, while my Mexican caregiver's grandfather turned yellow from terminal liver failure and is on a deathwatch. 


Also today my closest friend of 39 years who came with me to Mexico in the first place texted me from the USA that his wife suddenly found out yesterday that she has a brain tumor.  He asked for my support out of our friendship, of course, but also because he knows that during my hospital career I served on a cancer unit as well as a brain surgery unit, too.


My best buddy's wife had her brain surgery today and came through it fine, but it turned out that the tumor couldn't be cut out completely.  Now she has to do extra chemo and radiation therapy post-op.  


It's been a heavy day.  Suddenly today in my life there's a funeral upcoming, a deathwatch ongoing, and a best friend contemplating the possibility of becoming a widower, so your support's appreciated.  I'll be updating tomorrow and sharing support then.  Be well, y'all.

jptexas
jptexas
I will be praying for you Mujica. That is a lit to be dealing with. Very heavy stuff.

(((((Hugs)))))
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
You and the people you care for are in my prayers Muji

Big hug of support and peace as well...xo
arfie
arfie
i kinda buy that old irish stuperstition that deaths come in threes. you've officially met that quota. may that be the last of this round. just praying.

prayers ongoing. . .
Community LeaderLeo
Leo
God grant you the strength and the endurance, amigo. Reassure your buddy as best you can, okay? Brain tumors are traumatic brain injury, so that's a good way to look at it, and I knew and briefly worked with one of the docs who brought a now-common laser-guided radiotherapy for brain tumors to the US. It's astonishing what we can do. As for the rest, you know you and yours have this puma's shoulders to lean on.
Laan
Laan
Sending all of you love and support, Muji.
LadyLight
LadyLight
Mujicaptsd2, sending support and hoping for the best possible outcome and that you have the strength you need during this difficult time.
Community Leadermujicaptsd2
mujicaptsd2
Jptexas, SunCloudJD, arfie, Leo, Laan, LadyLight, thanks to each and every one of you.. The funeral is tomorrow, the deathwatch is ongoing, and my best buddy’s wife is still in the ICU post-op from her brain surgery. Daily support is truly welcome for another night tonight and for the day coming tomorrow.
Laan
Laan
More love and support to all of you, Muji.
LadyLight
LadyLight
Mujicaptsd2, sending support for tonight and tomorrow. I'm really sorry for your loss and prayers for all who are still fighting.
Community Leadermujicaptsd2
mujicaptsd2
Today was the funeral. The deathwatch for grandpa continues. As soon as she gets out of the ICU, my friend's wife will begin her chemo & radiation. These days are not light.
Community LeaderLeo
Leo
We're here, amigo. Siempre.
Community Leadermujicaptsd2
mujicaptsd2
Thanks, Leo. Sorry for how this deathwatch is dragging on, but it just is. I had some drag on like this when I was a hospital chaplain, too. Certainly affirms the wisdom of letting go teaching how we have little control in the end. I'll keep you posted day by day, y'all.
Laan
Laan
When the process is prolonged like this it can break people. Love and support to all of you, Muji.
Community Leadermujicaptsd2
mujicaptsd2
Laan, indeed.A prolonged deathwatch CAN break people It triggered my PTSD insomnia last night such that I didn't get to sleep until 5 am,. Fortunately, after breakfast I was able to go to bed and make up some sleep with a nap, but it showed that this is getting to me. I hope I can rest tonight.
Laan
Laan
Muji, of course it's getting to you when so much tragedy is hitting at once. When we experience fresh pain, it's rarely the current pain alone that we're feeling, but the accumulated pain of our lives. Sending love and support.
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