My mom is in the ICU...
 

Some of you may remember back in January I posted that my mom had been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Over the past 6+ months, life has been a series of trips to he hospital for chemo, cat scans, and blood transfusions. Due to her declining health and dwindling white blood cell count she and her oncologist agreed to stop doing chemo this past week. I hate admitting defeat but chemo was probably doing more harm than help. After a two day blood transfusion session yesterday and this morning, she came home this afternoon and was in pretty decent spirits. I called home and talked to her and my dad a little bit. About 20 minutes ago, I got a call from my dad saying that my mom was throwing up blood and was in the ICU. I immediately feared the worst but they seem to believe its an ulcer causing the bleeding so I'm going to head home tomorrow after work. Sorry for rambling but sleep is not coming easy so I figured I'd give you all an update and maybe ask for a few more prayers. Growing up I'd often wonder in my mind what it would be like if/when one of my parents were dying...now I'm living it and it's a nightmare.

**Update 8/17 1:25pm**We got pretty awful news this morning. It was not an ulcer. It turns out that her tumor has invaded her stomach. Doctors have basically told us to start preparing for the end. I'm just numb right now. I know I don't really know any of you, but the kind words are very comforting. I'd like to thank each and every one of you.

Good thoughts headed her way.

I can't imagine what you are going through right now. I have often wondered about those same things and dread the day that it presumably becomes a reality. I wish you and your family the best.

Pray and be of service. All you can do buddy.

Sorry to hear, man. Hang in there, and I hope it ends up being relatively minor.

Best of luck to you.

+1

I'm not going to pretend she will be well, because I know Pancreatic Cancer is one of those 6 month deals. I wish her a lot of comfort and you and your family great strength in these trying times. God bless all of you.

Damn it. I hate to hear of suffering. Stay strong.

I'll pray for you and yours.

All the best

God bless. Prayers sent.

Be strong for her now, Arrowhead, you can do it.

Good thoughts and wishes being sent your way for all.

Chin up and stay strong. Just be there for them both.

This.

I'm truly sorry. :( She will be in my thoughts.

God bless you and your family y'all are in my prayers man. Be strong.

Sorry to hear this.

Prayers sent.