Hospitals
When Carlos was in the hospital, I met a very nice lady who came by and prayed with me for Carlos recovery. She would call me frequently and ask how he was doing and would also stop by often. On the funeral day she came along with her boyfriend and sang several songs during the services and at the gravesite. It was so nice of her but since then I have stayed away. I have been staying away from a lot of my friends. She belongs to another church and has invited me to attend which I did once prior to Carlos passing away. I think that one of the reasons that I have not been in touch is that I lost some of my faith and I don't want to change religion at this time. Well it now happens that her dad is very sick in the hospital and her daughter is having a hysterectomy due to a tumor they found in her uterus (test are being done to see if it is benign or malignant). She also has a spiritual daughter that went to the hospital due to stomach problems, doctors took an ultrasound and noticed that she had gall bladder and a large mass and a swollen liver and spleen. They preformed the surgery but noticed that her abdomen was consumed by tumors so they took a biopsy and found out that it is cancerous. The cancer is spreading so quickly that doctors only gave her couple of months. She is only 21 years old. I am confused as to what to do. I will call her but I cannot go to visit her dad or daughters because they are in the same hospital that Carlos was and I have not driven by or stop by that hospital since Carlos passed away. I get anxiety attacks just by thinking about it. My mom was taken to that hospital about 2 months after Carlos died and I did not visit her and told her that I could be go. I also had another friend that was there and I could not go. I don't know how to handle this situation. Should I make an effort and stop by the hospital? I am afraid I will have a breakdown. Need some advice on this.
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You do not need to go to the hospital Linda. There are so many other ways that you can reach out to this woman. Just think outside the square. Random acts of kindness always work.
I think Beasely\'s idea is really good - she is going to need a break and someone who will listen with compassion. Love and Hugs, Martha
Linda - I can\'t add much to the wonderful advice that\'s been given already. I, too, think a phone call and a listening ear would be such a relief for her. Sometimes that\'s the most important thing. Hugs, Marsha
I understand just how you feel. I also agree with all the advice you\'ve been given, there are other ways you can show support, without your having to be in the hospital. A special hug from Sil
wow, linda, you really touch many people, judgeing by all the responses here, all very good ones,... and i agree, dont go to the hospital, untill you are ready, if you do go, you may find, you are stronger, that you have thought,. hope you have a good day, your friend,dave