Sad Day

[woodhead 2]

Just found out the wife has cancer. Doesn't look good. Strange how life can change in a heartbeat. One minute your tooling along buying TV's, and Ht gear, and the next your planning for a funeral. All of a sudden, The material things don't mean shit. Sorry, had to get this off my chest...

[Sherardp]

Just found out the wife has cancer. Doesn't look good. Strange how life can change in a heartbeat. One minute your tooling along buying TV's, and Ht gear, and the next your planning for a funeral. All of a sudden, The material things don't mean shit. Sorry, had to get this off my chest...

Words can't express my thoughts. Hope things turn around for the better. Thoughts and prayers sent to you and the family.

[woodhead 2]

Words can't express my thoughts. Hope things turn around for the better. Thoughts and prayers sent to you and the family.

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

[janmike]

Very sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hope all works out.

[woodhead 2]

Very sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hope all works out.

Not very hopefull, it's pancreitis cancer. Thank you for your prayers

[anonymouse]

I am sorry. I cannot imagine how hard this is. Enjoy and cherish every waking moment you have together.

[danz1906]

My prayers are with you and your Family.

[pearsall001]

I'm truly sorry to hear of your wife's diaganosis. My prayers & thoughts are with you & your wife. Keep the faith, miracles can & do happen.

[George Grand]

Hoping for a miracle for you and your loved ones.

[steveinaz]

Best wishes and prayers bud; keep faith.

[hearingimpared]

Miracles do happen Brother. I'll be praying for your wife and your family.

[daboyz]

Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

[woodhead 2]

Miracles do happen Brother. I'll be praying for your wife and your family.

Thank you, I sure am hoping for a miracle. 53 is way too young.

[Toolfan66]

Prayers Sent, Both of you please have positive thoughts on conquring this.

Sometimes positive energy can have positive results.

Thoughts and Prayers from our family to yours.

[AudioGenics]

" Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. "

our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife.

[nguyendot]

My prayers go out to you. Hope for the best, and never take a day for granted.

[george daniel]

My thoughts and prayers are with your wife,you and your family. I am so sorry to hear this,,may God bless you all.

[vmaxer]

I pray you get the miracle also!!! Way too young!

[joeparaski]

Ah man....I am so sorry. Make every day count. I pray for some kind of miracle.

Joe

[zarrdoss]

So sorry to hear. Go to the Cancer research centers of America, they have cured what other doctors said was impossible.

I have lost some close friends and family to cancer and I am very sorry for you and your family.

[ESavinon]

Thoughts and prayers sent!

[cfrizz]

Hoping for the very best for you & your wife.

[superjunior]

just sent a prayer your way...keep the faith man. God bless you and your wife

[potee]

I hope for the best you have my prayers. Now is the time to do the one thing she always wanted to do and do it. God Bless

[Keiko]

Prayers and good thoughts for your wife and family wh.

[CaligulaPolk]

I am very sorry to hear.. I wouldnt know what to do if i were in your shoes. I love my wife. sent you and ur wife a prayer. Grab all the time you have left with her and cheerish the memory. THINK POSITIVE! Again , im sorry to hear.

[disneyjoe7]

Sorry to hear that, prayers are sent for you and your family.

[cnh]

I sympathize completely, lost a relative to pancreatic cancer a while back. But he was a heavy smoker. There are more options now...so our prayers and thoughts for a good outcome.

Life is short, and it stops for no one. One day it's all bright and rosy and the next....well....you just have to hang in there and never give up hope!

cnh

[rdb2001]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Be strong and always remember God can make a way out of no way.

[Retro152]

Keep the faith! My father was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus in 1992, at the age of 48. He had surgery right away to remove a large tumor, and after a short series of chemo, and radiation, he stayed in remission, and beat the disease. My thoughts and prayers are with you, dont give up hope!




Pat.

[dee1949]

....Positive THOUGHTS your way !

[apphd]

Prayers for you and your wife and family. My dad got blind sided by cancer some years back. Difficult times, you and your wife need to stay committed to the fight. Mental power is very beneficial.

[bklynNupe]

Just found out the wife has cancer. Doesn't look good. Strange how life can change in a heartbeat. One minute your tooling along buying TV's, and Ht gear, and the next your planning for a funeral. All of a sudden, The material things don't mean shit. Sorry, had to get this off my chest...

May your wife improve and your family stay strong.

[shawn474]

Prayers sent to you and your family.

[engtaz]

So sorry to har. Prayers sent.

[snow]

Sorry to hear about your difficultys I wish you and your wife the best.



REGARDS SNOW

[jimmydep]

I'm very sorry to this. I just lost my 20yr old Godson to cancer March 15, 2009, it's very hard....My thoughts and prayers are with you.


Jimmy

[danger boy]

Yes sometimes life can take a turn for the worse in an instant.

Sorry to hear about your wife's condition. You and her are in my thoughts.

[jacob.simpson]

No words to express sympathy, but prayers to you and especially to your wife,
keep faith, hold strong to each other, sure this is tough times but we have hope we will see each other one day.

[schwarcw]

I will keep your wife, you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I wish all of you the best.

[woodhead 2]

Thanks for all the reply's. This is going to be a very difficult time. Hope to get some news on Tuesday, when she see's a specialist.

[obieone]

I'm wishing and hoping for the best.

[Tony M]

My thoughts go out to you and a prayer goes up to him for you both. Faith will help you both through and miracles are always possible... always.

[apc]

I remember the day the doc told me I had cancer. It's not easy to take; however, the attitude of those closest to you is extremely important. Please keep a positive attitude. It's as contagious as a smile. Both will become harder to maintain, but ever more necessary as things progress. Good luck to you all.

[woodhead 2]

I remember the day the doc told me I had cancer. It's not easy to take; however, the attitude of those closest to you is extremely important. Please keep a positive attitude. It's as contagious as a smile. Both will become harder to maintain, but ever more necessary as things progress. Good luck to you all.

No, it's not easy to take. I'm having one hell of a time, keeping my shit together. I think she is taking it better than I am. If we were in our 70's, maybe a little easier to take, but 53 is way too young. All the retirment planning in jepardy. Sometimes it makes you want to just live for today, spend what you make, and have a ball. So what if you have to work till you die, you could die tomorrow.....

[apc]

Don't know her particulars, but if you want a good place to find info or discuss specifics, I like this forum. They may or may not have a forum for your specific disease or condition. Here's a link:

http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=14

PS - I was 48 on that fateful day almost 3 years ago. The thing I remember the most is my wife's attitude. From the minute we heard to this day she has said we will beat it and overcome the obstacles one at a a time. Attitude is numero uno in this hand some are dealt.

[fossy]

I remember the day the doc told me I had cancer. It's not easy to take; however, the attitude of those closest to you is extremely important. Please keep a positive attitude. It's as contagious as a smile. Both will become harder to maintain, but ever more necessary as things progress. Good luck to you all.

This info is so true. Positive thoughts your way....

[messiah]

Agreed, a positive and optimistic outlook can be a very important factor. My girlfriend is the chairperson for the local American Cancer Society events, and I have met tons of cancer survivors because of my volunteer involvement (cooking and photography). I know that hearing that kind of news is aweful, my gilfriend's mother ultimately lost the battle, but there is always hope.

[fatchowmein]

Our heartfelt sympathy and hope for a speedy recovery. We lucked out. My wife's recent pathology report came back negative after 2 surgeries and 8 months. It truly is a sobering experience and a monkey wrench thrown into ones life.

The best of wishes

[woodhead 2]

Don't know her particulars, but if you want a good place to find info or discuss specifics, I like this forum. They may or may not have a forum for your specific disease or condition. Here's a link:

http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=14

PS - I was 48 on that fateful day almost 3 years ago. The thing I remember the most is my wife's attitude. From the minute we heard to this day she has said we will beat it and overcome the obstacles one at a a time. Attitude is numero uno in this hand some are dealt.

Thanks for the link. Good to hear about your wife. The thing here, is, this has been going on almost four months unchecked. She had a hernia, so that's what they were treating her for. I'm still hoping for a mairacle.

[apc]

Thanks for the link. Good to hear about your wife. The thing here, is, this has been going on almost four months unchecked. She had a hernia, so that's what they were treating her for. I'm still hoping for a mairacle.

To be perfectly clear, it is me who was diagnosed with cancer. My point was that my wifes attitiude has made a world of difference in my outlook on all things related to my treatment. The link just happened to be to the breast cancer section of the website. Whatever flavor of cancer you are dealing with may also be found on the HW site. Good luck.

[average_guy]

Thanks for sharing this and giving me the opportunity to pray for you and your family. Its an honor to do so. Best wishes from my family to yours.

[nooshinjohn]

I understand what you are facing, and can offer my Mom as hope. She has faced cancer 5 times in her life, and has beaten them all. Build her spirits and her will to fight and there might be a miracle somewhere in your future. I will be praying for her and your family...

John

[TECHNOKID]

Life is short, and it stops for no one. One day it's all bright and rosy and the next....well....you just have to hang in there and never give up hope!

cnhOufffffffff:(... That's Monday's news, I can feeel your pain! What cnh is saying is simple reality, I know this might be hard for you to hear at this point in time but hang on, there's always light at the end of the tunnel. God bless, you, your wife and family.

TK

[madmax]

Not very hopefull, it's pancreitis cancer. Thank you for your prayers

My mother beat pancriatic cancer. She lived for about 5 years afterward when something unrelated got her. Her case was exceptionally hard because the cancer was burried in between and around all the organs. There is hope believe it or not.

Best wishes

[muncybob]

My mother beat pancriatic cancer. She lived for about 5 years afterward when something unrelated got her. Her case was exceptionally hard because the cancer was burried in between and around all the organs. There is hope believe it or not.

Best wishes


TRUE!! Even when you think there is nothing else...there is always hope!

[rayslifecycle]

There's no substitute for positive thinking and don't under-estimate healthy eating.

Good Luck. Our Prayers are with you.

[Fongolio]

Prayers sent for you and your wife.

[reeltrouble1]

My prayers are sent for your wife, you and family. May the Lord Bless her and help her to heal during this time.

RT1

[comfortablycurt]

Don't give up hope. Maintaining a positive attitude is a big part of beating these types of things. Don't underestimate the human ability to persevere.

Your family will be in my thoughts.

[Ricardo]

Keep your chin up. The best you can do to help her is have a positive attitude and maintain hope at all times. Look for a different doctor if you sense a pessimistic attitude. It is amazing how that can influence the outcome.

Will have you and your wife in our prayers.

[woodhead 2]

Thanks for the support, and we are trying to get in to see a specialist. Things just don't happen fast enough.

[woodhead 2]

My mother beat pancriatic cancer. She lived for about 5 years afterward when something unrelated got her. Her case was exceptionally hard because the cancer was burried in between and around all the organs. There is hope believe it or not.

Best wishes

That's the best news I've heard so far. Thanks. Everything I've read on the computer, has been negative. Pretty fricken scared over here.

[bsoko2]

No, it's not easy to take. I'm having one hell of a time, keeping my shit together. I think she is taking it better than I am. If we were in our 70's, maybe a little easier to take, but 53 is way too young. All the retirment planning in jepardy. Sometimes it makes you want to just live for today, spend what you make, and have a ball. So what if you have to work till you die, you could die tomorrow.....

I was 57 and took early retirement after 33 years working for a newspaper in Seattle. The management pension looked good and we had a big house for sale and would do ok. Well . . . 9/11 happened and we took a bath on the realestate. Feb the next year, my wife broke her hip and our Cobra had just run out. The following May on Mothers day weekend, she had a massive heart attack and it was discovered that she only had 20% of her heart working to keep her alive. Financially, we hit the bottom except for the pensions coming in. Everything else went to her healthcare. Now we are both OK and she is doing OK most of the time as long as she keeps up with the meds and get well program. We don't own our home and never will now, but we are comfortable and she will be 67 and I will be 66 this year. So, you get through things, keep it together and remember that others have it worse. At least you live in America, and nobody is knocking down your door in the middle of the night and dragging you out to the gulag. Life is good!

The Best to You and Yours, Bill

[TECHNOKID]

Don't give up hope. Maintaining a positive attitude is a big part of beating these types of things. Don't underestimate the human ability to persevere.

Your family will be in my thoughts.


I was 57 and took early retirement after 33 years working for a newspaper in Seattle. The management pension looked good and we had a big house for sale and would do ok. Well . . . 9/11 happened and we took a bath on the realestate. Feb the next year, my wife broke her hip and our Cobra had just run out. The following May on Mothers day weekend, she had a massive heart attack and it was discovered that she only had 20% of her heart working to keep her alive. Financially, we hit the bottom except for the pensions coming in. Everything else went to her healthcare. Now we are both OK and she is doing OK most of the time as long as she keeps up with the meds and get well program. We don't own our home and never will now, but we are comfortable and she will be 67 and I will be 66 this year. So, you get through things, keep it together and remember that others have it worse. At least you live in America, and nobody is knocking down your door in the middle of the night and dragging you out to the gulag. Life is good!

The Best to You and Yours, BillThis is surely hard for you to swallow at this point but never ever give hope till the last breath, that is what makes the difference. Find some strength from deep within and give it to her with your deepest love. Enjoy life with her the best possible without looking at your fears (yes, easier said than done but possible), the way you take it and live it will make the difference! Just love her and let her love you more than ever, you will gain from this no matter what! You do not know what the final outcome will be, "your attitude almost always determine your altitude in life". Life isn't over yet for neither of you, enjoy it to its fullest! May our God bless your couple! Hang on, still praying for both of you big time!

TK

[nikolas812]

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.





Nik

[exalted512]

The lady that does my mom's hair had that. She was able to completely beat it about 5 years ago. She's still doing great today. Keep your head up.
-Cody

[woodhead 2]

I was 57 and took early retirement after 33 years working for a newspaper in Seattle. The management pension looked good and we had a big house for sale and would do ok. Well . . . 9/11 happened and we took a bath on the realestate. Feb the next year, my wife broke her hip and our Cobra had just run out. The following May on Mothers day weekend, she had a massive heart attack and it was discovered that she only had 20% of her heart working to keep her alive. Financially, we hit the bottom except for the pensions coming in. Everything else went to her healthcare. Now we are both OK and she is doing OK most of the time as long as she keeps up with the meds and get well program. We don't own our home and never will now, but we are comfortable and she will be 67 and I will be 66 this year. So, you get through things, keep it together and remember that others have it worse. At least you live in America, and nobody is knocking down your door in the middle of the night and dragging you out to the gulag. Life is good!

The Best to You and Yours, Bill

Yes, I guess we all have problems in life. And a part of life is dying. At least I'm still working, and have an income coming in. She is a lot of pain, and just wants it to end. I think the end is near.

[woodhead 2]

This is surely hard for you to swallow at this point but never ever give hope till the last breath, that is what makes the difference. Find some strength from deep within and give it to her with your deepest love. Enjoy life with her the best possible without looking at your fears (yes, easier said than done but possible), the way you take it and live it will make the difference! Just love her and let her love you more than ever, you will gain from this no matter what! You do not know what the final outcome will be, "your attitude almost always determine your altitude in life". Life isn't over yet for neither of you, enjoy it to its fullest! May our God bless your couple! Hang on, still praying for both of you big time!

TK

Thank you

[steveinaz]

What a tough thing, you got balls of steel brother. I know I'd be a wreck. Prayers continuing man, try to stay positive as her seeing you sad is as heart breaking for her, as you having to deal with this. Surround yourself with family/friends, and God bless, buddy.

[woodhead 2]

Thanks again for all the prayers. We will see the specialist tomorrow. Lots of hurry up and wait. And all the while, she is getting weaker and weaker. I sure hope we find out something tomorrow. Once again, thanks for your support.

[Retro152]

Thanks again for all the prayers. We will see the specialist tomorrow. Lots of hurry up and wait. And all the while, she is getting weaker and weaker. I sure hope we find out something tomorrow. Once again, thanks for your support.

Big time prayers to your wife and you, hope for good news. Be strong. Keep the Forum updated when you can, we care! Much Luck!



Pat.

[woodhead 2]

Well, we saw two specialists, and no luck. She's full of cancer, so now we start the road to the end. What a nightmare. Thank you all for your concern, prayers, and words of encouragement. And another thing, if there is any smokers out there, I would advise you to throw those nasty things out the window.......

[Retro152]

Well, we saw two specialists, and no luck. She's full of cancer, so now we start the road to the end. What a nightmare. Thank you all for your concern, prayers, and words of encouragement. And another thing, if there is any smokers out there, I would advise you to throw those nasty things out the window.......

Very sorry to hear. Comfort her the best you can. Big time prayers to both of you, and still holding out for a miracle for you!



Pat.

[schwarcw]

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I hope that your wife doesn't suffer through this. I am praying for your wife and family to find the strength go forward. God Bless!

[zarrdoss]

Well, we saw two specialists, and no luck. She's full of cancer, so now we start the road to the end. What a nightmare. Thank you all for your concern, prayers, and words of encouragement. And another thing, if there is any smokers out there, I would advise you to throw those nasty things out the window.......

+100000000 to stop smoking

And again so sorry to hear. keep your friends and family close, you are going to need them.

[Sherardp]

Very sad news, stay strong for her bro. Thoughts and prayers sent.

[cfrizz]

I am very sorry to read this. I will hope & pray that your wife has a peaceful painfree passing. Try to stay strong & come here to vent when it gets to be too much.

Don't forget to take care of yourself in the meantime.

[apphd]

Sorry to read this latest update, sad news for sure but more of a need to stay strong and positive than ever. Continued prayers for you all.

[zarrdoss]

We lost my girlfriends mom to cancer about 9 months ago and she decided to die at home, Hospice made that possible and are still helping with grief counseling. They are a great non profit organization that I would highly recommend if thats what you decide.

[Tony M]

My wife and I quit smoking 10 yrs. ago and tonight we both were talking about you and prayed for you too. Sorry to hear your update is so grim.

May GOD give you both strength while you both continue with what is to come.

Ask and you shall receive...Knock, and thy door will open..

May GOD comfort you both.

[Keiko]

You're not alone wh. Stay strong and keep with your faith, love and hope. Sending prayers and good thoughts your way.

[disneyjoe7]

Sorry too hear, and a bit painful to talk about... You need local support on your end, we can offer support far away and I know first hand on how important that is. But you need local support, and if at all possible get Hospice support as soon as possible. I found them too help me when I needed the most, keep your chin up if possible. It sucks I know sorry.

[woodhead 2]

We lost my girlfriends mom to cancer about 9 months ago and she decided to die at home, Hospice made that possible and are still helping with grief counseling. They are a great non profit organization that I would highly recommend if thats what you decide.

Hospice is coming in a few days. Boy, what a nightmare!!!!

[doggie750]

OMG.........sorry to hear this.

My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family