Prayer Request My mom is in the ICU... - Page 2

arrowheadnation · 12:30 PM

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.

TLO · 08-16-2012, 11:07 PM

Prayers sent.

Fritz88 · 08-16-2012, 11:30 PM

All the best.

Earthling · 08-16-2012, 11:48 PM

Sorry to hear. Good thing you are there to lend your support and love. Prayers go out.

Jenson71 · 08-16-2012, 11:50 PM

I'm sorry to hear about that terrible situation. I hope the remaining time with your mom will be more more filled with love and peace, rather than things like that.

Msmith · 08-16-2012, 11:51 PM

May His grace and peace be with your family.

Chiefs=Champions · 08-17-2012, 12:00 AM

Prayers sent

Fat Elvis · 08-17-2012, 12:19 AM

Prayer sent

Fat Elvis · 08-17-2012, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Msmith

May His grace and peace be with your family.

This. Absolutely.

08-17-2012, 02:35 AM

Put on a smile and be strong bro. Lots of mothers get struck down unexpectedly and sons don't get the opportunity to make peace and say goodbye. Sorry - that's my silver lining effort. It's not much, but it's something. Prayers and best wishes to your family.

spanky 52 · 08-17-2012, 04:28 AM

I'm sorry for your troubles.

**TimeForWasp** · 08-17-2012, 04:30 AM

Wish you luck

KC Jones · 08-17-2012, 04:50 AM

My thoughts are with you

**Dartgod** · 08-17-2012, 05:16 AM

I am very fortunate to have two healthy, elderly parents. So I have no idea what you are going through. I can only imagine how difficult it must be. My prayers are with you, your mom and the rest of your family.

BoneKrusher · 08-17-2012, 05:27 AM

Be Strong and hang in there.

**bevischief** · 08-17-2012, 06:16 AM

Sorry to hear this I have been through the loss of my mom. Prayers sent.

08-16-2012, 10:31 PM
arrowheadnation MONTANA #19 Join Date: Mar 2005 Casino cash: $3707357	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 1:25pmWe 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. Last edited by arrowheadnation; 08-17-2012 at 12:30 PM..
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Jenson71 fides quaerens intellectum Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United States Casino cash: $8330900	I'm sorry to hear about that terrible situation. I hope the remaining time with your mom will be more more filled with love and peace, rather than things like that.
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08-17-2012, 02:35 AM	#24
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Put on a smile and be strong bro. Lots of mothers get struck down unexpectedly and sons don't get the opportunity to make peace and say goodbye. Sorry - that's my silver lining effort. It's not much, but it's something. Prayers and best wishes to your family.
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08-17-2012, 04:28 AM	#25
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08-17-2012, 05:16 AM	#28
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $3590000	I am very fortunate to have two healthy, elderly parents. So I have no idea what you are going through. I can only imagine how difficult it must be. My prayers are with you, your mom and the rest of your family. __________________ If you shed a tear for me, please make it a tear of joy. -Joe Tracy (Nzoner) . .
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08-17-2012, 06:16 AM	#30
bevischief .... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere Kansas Casino cash: $7729352 VARSITY	Sorry to hear this I have been through the loss of my mom. Prayers sent.
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