Prayers please

[fuse929]

You should be very proud. It takes a lot of balls to take care of someone dying of cancer, no pun intended. He is a very brave guy to look it right in the face for someone he loves.

Bobby

[mstlyn]

Sharon & Russell,

Yes words are so empty compared to what you're actually going through.

I'm thinking of you guys, and I pray that you will get good news from Russells doctors QUICKLY.

Will be watching closely to hear from you.

Tammy & Anthony

[Russell's Mom]

not feeling so strong

I am at work again...Russell called, he is home but is having sub-sternal chest pain and has had a cough. This could be what returning Bleo Toxicty might look like. For once I hope it is the extreme residual of grief and stress. I am not feeling so strong. Not many people understand...I am writing to release some of the feelings. There are not too many places to turn these days. I feel like my hand is held when I am writing here. Thank goodness his CT is tomorrow. Russell's Mom, Sharon I'm really scared!

[intannette]

Dear Sharon,
Hang in there. The stress prior to CT can be overwhelming. You've already shown that you are strong. If you feel the need to have a good cry then do so. Being the mother of a precious son with TC you're entitled to let out the emotions anytime you want. This forum is a great place to do that.
Hoping and praying that you'll get good results promptly, Lynne.

[Fish]

Sharon:

I think you're much stronger than you're feeling right now, and it certainly appears you've passed that strength on to Russell. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Jim

[dadmo]

Sharon:
I think all of us here understand how exhausting being stong is. We have no option other then to keep on keepin on. Whatever positive vibes I have today are all for you.

Much Love and Peace
Bill

[justinsmom]

Just came across your post....wish I had more time to devote to others' plights but since I can't make more hours in a day (try as I might!) & thus can't research all the different situations here....so many in need of God's peace in their situations..... what I can do is offer my prayers...you & Russell & his grandma (paternal I assume?) are in my prayer journal....In Christ, Lanette <><

[Already Bald]

Dear Sharon,
Hang in there. The stress prior to CT can be overwhelming. You've already shown that you are strong. If you feel the need to have a good cry then do so. Being the mother of a precious son with TC you're entitled to let out the emotions anytime you want. This forum is a great place to do that.
Hoping and praying that you'll get good results promptly, Lynne.

So well said Lynne, I always have unknown sources of pain and discomfort just before my scans. Sharon, you are the essence of LiveSTRONG

[Russell's Mom]

update

Russell's Grandma died this morning. I am waiting to hear from the Pulmonologist. The CT is a t 3:30. I can walk strong today!!!!! Russell's Mom, Sharon (That may be through some tears!!) thank-you

[Fed]

Sharon,
I am really sorry for your family's loss. We are all here for you. Stay strong,

[Savin16]

I'm so sorry !

[Russell's Mom]

staying strong

Just logged on for a sip of yellow!! A life line! We are holding strong. His chest pain has eased up...still odd to hope for extreme grief, but these are unusual days. I believe the prayers and thoughts are helping us to stay balanced. Russell's Mom, Sharon

[Scott]

I'm very sorry about your family's loss, and I hope to hear good news about Russell's CT scan results soon.

[Russell's Mom]

so far

Well, they did contrast CTs of abd, chest pelvis and high resolution chest for the Bleo Tox. The very good news is that the Lungs look improved in regard to the fibrosis. There is scarring however. That is expected to stay unchanged for his lifetime. I have to say here that the Bleomycin is more of a conern to me than the return of cancer. If the fibrosis returns, there are no treatments. Well, lung transplant I suppose. The residual lung lesion from the cancer is unchanged. I had hoped it would decrease in size. have to hope that it is not Teratoma. We will wait to hear from the oncologist for the abd and pelvis results. In regard to his grandmother. Today I told Russell that I am done as Mom. That is to say I now know he is capable to the farthest degree. Of course I will be still involved and help put the train back on the track once in a while.... So for now, good night, it has been a pretty long day. So glad you are all out there!! Take care, Russell's Mom, Sharon

[dadmo]

Sharon:
More often then not I think the survivors are far stronger then the co-survivors. Russell can certainly take care of himself and he has the comfort of knowing that no matter what you will be there.