Hellcat Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Well, thats done me in today. My father just called to tell me that my mother has seen the palliative specialist today and she will be coming home with Macmillan nurse care 'for the duration'. Chemo stopped, morphine drip inserted, thank you for playing anyway. I have just eaten a 250g bar of fruit and nut and smoked the first two ciggies in 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Oh Helen, what sad news I am so sorry to hear that, please send my best regards to your parents, take care of yourselves so that you are strong for them and hug all your babies extra tight. Big hugs and kisses coming to you from Banbury XXOOXX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Oh, Helen, I'm so sorry, what dreadful news The only thing that I can say is woefully inadequate, but the Macmillan nurses are fantastic, so supportive and knowledgeable. And nice for your Mum to be able to come home with their support, but such dreadful, dreadful news that this is the conclusion after all the treatment and fight to beat the disease. My thoughts are with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 That is very sad news. However do not have any more fags, it's disgusting and will not solve anything, it'll probably make things worse (sorry to all of you smokers) Best Wishes Hellen xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 Bless you Clare. Normally wouldnt broadcast such a private thing but I feel really bad and Ian is away... tell me a joke to cheer me up someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 No jokes at the mo sorry, do believe in the power of positive thought though. this place is great for letting emotions out. We are here with you BBxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Helen, I am so sorry to hear this news about your mum. I hope you get the opportunity to treasure special moments with her. It does make you realise how precious time with loved ones is. Be kind to yourself and feel comforted by all the support coming your way. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Helen, I'm so sorry. That is really bad news and I feel for you being on your own. I'm afraid I don't feel like joking right now, thinking of you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 GO TO BED MARTIN! I can do without the lectures right now! I know its bad but getting blind drunk in charge of 3 kids would be infinitely worse! Choccy helps though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 Sorry, bit sensitive at the mo. Going to bed now. Promise to be usual sunny self tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Helen, you don't have to be sunny all the time - you can have a little bit of shade if you need it. Stick with the choccy if it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 (edited) Sorry to hear the news Helen - don't be too hard on yourself though, you're allowed to be a bit sensitive, especially on here. Sounds like your Dad is going to need you as well - so come on here to say all the things you won't want to say aloud anywhere else. Edited March 30, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Oh Helen, My heart goes out to you. Sending you tons of love & support. You must feel as if the rug's pulled from under you. Such a shock to hear that news, whether or not you're half expecting it. Hope you find the strength you'll need to cope, both for yourself, and dear Mum & Dad. We'll be thinking of you. Perhaps in the morning have a little think if there's anything you'd like to tell Mother, those small things we take for granted & don't always get around to actually saying. Perhaps share some happy memories together too. Do keep popping back here with your thoughts, there's usually someone here. xxxxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Sorry Hellen, it's just my thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 There is not much anyone can say to you right now that will be of any use, but I'll try, and am speaking from personal experience. If we can make the end of someones life a comfortable, dignified and stress free time then we have done a good job. Most terminally ill people will tell you that they want to die at home in the company of their loved ones. You must take all of the comfort an support you can from all your friends and relatives, talk freely about past time happy occasions look through photographs Do anything which will cause pleasures. Discuss the future too. The McMillan nursing system is fantastic so you can be sure they will make your mother as comfortable as possible. You should not view this as a bad part of life, just a last part and try to use the time left to best advantage. I'm not sure if this has helped or upset you, I hope helped. Be strong, thinking of you XXX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Helen, sending this packed full of hugs, thinking of you all Karen x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 So sorry Helen,I know how you must be feeling Been in a similar situation myself,so sending positive thoughts your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I'm so sorry Helen. It's the worst possible news for you. The Macmillan nurses are fantastic and do a wonderful job and will make your Mum comfortable. Thinking of you and your family and sending big hugs. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crooked Chicken Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Sending you lots of love and good thoughts. Just being able to voice your feelings on here is good (and turn to the chocolate not the cigaretts - it's a 'little' less addictive!!) It's weird, but although I don't post on the forum as much as I would like to, I know it's one place I would come to in a time of need. Being able to post a problem to a bunch of relatively unknown people and get supportive feedback is just fantastic. XX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Sending you lots of cyber hugs Helen be strong we are all here for you.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Oh Helen I am so sorry to hear that Macmillan nurses are great they really help both the patient and the family so if you need to talk they are there as are we here Big hugs to you and the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 If your up to that joke today Helen. Here is one that made me laugh A married couple in their early 60s was out celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little restaurant. Suddenly, a tiny yet beautiful fairy appeared on their table and said, "For being such an exemplary married couple and for being faithful to each other for all this time, I will grant you each a wish." "Oh, I want to travel around the world with my darling husband" said the wife. The fairy waved her magic wand and - poof! - two tickets for the Queen Mary II luxury liner appeared in her hands. Then it was the husband's turn. He thought for a moment and said: "Well, this is all very romantic, but an opportunity like this will never come again. I'm sorry my love, but my wish is to have a wife 30 years younger than me. " The wife, and the fairy, were deeply disappointed, but a wish is a wish... So the fairy waved her magic wand and - poof! - the husband became 92 years old. The moral of the story: Men who are ungrateful b*******s should remember fairies are female. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted March 31, 2006 Author Share Posted March 31, 2006 Lesley-Jean, thank you for the joke, and your earlier post. I have sent the joke on to all my female friends, who I know will snigger like I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted March 31, 2006 Author Share Posted March 31, 2006 Bless you everyone for your lovely lovely comments and your support. Choccy eaten, remaining fags in bin, bottle of tawny port eyed lovingly for tomorrow night when his lordship lowers himself to return to the roost. Normal service will be resumed soon. I sat and wrote a letter to mum telling her all the things I need to say last night. As she lives in London and I'm in Somerset I don't get to see her as much as I would like but we will have to see. Only 3 hours door to door on the train! thats all I'm saying on the subject now, but thank you again, lovely lovely people. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Glad to hear you are so much better today We may not know each other but we are all good friends on the forum. Visit your Mum as often as you can. lots of love and best wishes LJ xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
