Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Hi Cecilia, I'm very sorry to hear of the news of your brother. While so very hard to come to terms with that kind of news, please remember to try to minimize the stress on yourself. Take all things easy and give yourself time to spare for all things. Calm thoughts and peaceful images . . like candlelight through the sycamores . etc. Best wishes, Poncho - GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Cecilia, You and your family will be in my prayers. I hate to hear about your brother. I still believe that God can do anything. There is nothing impossible with him. Just look to Him and he will be with you every step of the way. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Dearest Cecilia, I'm so sorry to hear of your brothers suffering. Not only will I be praying for you but of course for him and the rest of your family, as well, my friend. Fortunately, the last major battle you had to fight with CP has been a little while ago. You have learned many new tools and mechanisms since then that will serve you well this time - and are already doing you so now. Like the knowledge that one of the first things to do was to come to this support list and lay down your feelings for your friends to help shoulder, which you may not have done just a few short months or years ago. So you have already demonstrated a new and healthy coping skill that is very healthy for us to make use of. The personal implications of these kinds of " learned lessons " are marvelous and far-reaching, Cecilia! And they will be there to serve not only you, but your siblings and father as well. They will probably all, each in their own way, be clearly grateful that you bring with you such wisdom and strength and courageousness in this very difficult time, and they will be able to draw strength from yours. This is one of those times when, while we're undergoing all of this torment and suffering that CP brings, shouting at the heavens, " WHY! WHY! WHY?? " , that we actually get to SEE the answers. Because through all that you've been through, through all the terrible suffering, you have learned so many valuable things - and now you get to share some of those things with your brothers and sisters - and these are things that will make their load ever-so-slightly lighter. Especially - most importantly - your brothers. And you and He will share a very valuable spirit, especially now, that is just yours and yours alone, that nobody else can quite understand. But he will. And it will come in the glisten of an eye, and you'll know. And for one brief, short moment, you might actually find yourself whispering to God " Thank you " , and you might find yourself being grateful for some of what you've had to endure, if for only this reason, this temporary moment when you are able to make his burden ever-so-much lighter by being understood - that which we all have remarked from time-to-time that it would be so nice to share with a loved one - to actually be understood. And you'll be able to give that to him. What a priceless, magical gift that you have to share. God bless and care for you as you travel, Cecilia - I hope that you are able to do it with a light heart rather than a heavy one. The last time you may well have experienced an acute attack of pancreatitis upon your return - but remember, the last time you were not nearly so well-equipped as you are today. Today you get to relieve the pain for many others - though of course this is not a requirement, merely something you will be able to do if you choose, only as you choose, and only as much as you're able - and you get to return home this time with a new wisdom and a new understanding... And you may find that you don't need to be ill at all. In all things, even the most trying and difficult things, there are reasons to celebrate - and you, my dear friend, have endured enough, and are wise enough to be able to find them. Peace & Love, Terry << I am writing at this early morning hour after talking to my sister for an hour. My abdomen hurts, so I took a pain pill. My brother who is 57 just found out he has a cancerous mass in his abdomen. He went in for surgery today, and the dr. just closed him back up and and told the family it was the worst case of cancer he had seen ( and he only does cancer surgeries). Needless to say, I am devastated, as well as the rest of the family. There are seven of us siblings, ranging in age from 45 to 65, and we always wondered who would be the first to die. They have all worred over my pancreas problems, and did not want me to know about Duane's cancer. I am worried about my brother and my 85 year old father who is not taking this well. I am also worried about the stress causing my pancreatitis to return. When my sister-in-law died of cancer in November, I ended up in the hospital with pancreatitis the day after I came home from the funeral in IN. My brother lives in Indianapolis, and the rest of my family is in Lafayette, so needless to say, it is very stressful for me being so far away. I know I have to go back and see him, but I am so afraid, because I will have to tell him goodbye for the last time. Please pray for me and my family. Tia >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Dearest Cecilia, I'm so sorry to hear of your brothers suffering. Not only will I be praying for you but of course for him and the rest of your family, as well, my friend. Fortunately, the last major battle you had to fight with CP has been a little while ago. You have learned many new tools and mechanisms since then that will serve you well this time - and are already doing you so now. Like the knowledge that one of the first things to do was to come to this support list and lay down your feelings for your friends to help shoulder, which you may not have done just a few short months or years ago. So you have already demonstrated a new and healthy coping skill that is very healthy for us to make use of. The personal implications of these kinds of " learned lessons " are marvelous and far-reaching, Cecilia! And they will be there to serve not only you, but your siblings and father as well. They will probably all, each in their own way, be clearly grateful that you bring with you such wisdom and strength and courageousness in this very difficult time, and they will be able to draw strength from yours. This is one of those times when, while we're undergoing all of this torment and suffering that CP brings, shouting at the heavens, " WHY! WHY! WHY?? " , that we actually get to SEE the answers. Because through all that you've been through, through all the terrible suffering, you have learned so many valuable things - and now you get to share some of those things with your brothers and sisters - and these are things that will make their load ever-so-slightly lighter. Especially - most importantly - your brothers. And you and He will share a very valuable spirit, especially now, that is just yours and yours alone, that nobody else can quite understand. But he will. And it will come in the glisten of an eye, and you'll know. And for one brief, short moment, you might actually find yourself whispering to God " Thank you " , and you might find yourself being grateful for some of what you've had to endure, if for only this reason, this temporary moment when you are able to make his burden ever-so-much lighter by being understood - that which we all have remarked from time-to-time that it would be so nice to share with a loved one - to actually be understood. And you'll be able to give that to him. What a priceless, magical gift that you have to share. God bless and care for you as you travel, Cecilia - I hope that you are able to do it with a light heart rather than a heavy one. The last time you may well have experienced an acute attack of pancreatitis upon your return - but remember, the last time you were not nearly so well-equipped as you are today. Today you get to relieve the pain for many others - though of course this is not a requirement, merely something you will be able to do if you choose, only as you choose, and only as much as you're able - and you get to return home this time with a new wisdom and a new understanding... And you may find that you don't need to be ill at all. In all things, even the most trying and difficult things, there are reasons to celebrate - and you, my dear friend, have endured enough, and are wise enough to be able to find them. Peace & Love, Terry << I am writing at this early morning hour after talking to my sister for an hour. My abdomen hurts, so I took a pain pill. My brother who is 57 just found out he has a cancerous mass in his abdomen. He went in for surgery today, and the dr. just closed him back up and and told the family it was the worst case of cancer he had seen ( and he only does cancer surgeries). Needless to say, I am devastated, as well as the rest of the family. There are seven of us siblings, ranging in age from 45 to 65, and we always wondered who would be the first to die. They have all worred over my pancreas problems, and did not want me to know about Duane's cancer. I am worried about my brother and my 85 year old father who is not taking this well. I am also worried about the stress causing my pancreatitis to return. When my sister-in-law died of cancer in November, I ended up in the hospital with pancreatitis the day after I came home from the funeral in IN. My brother lives in Indianapolis, and the rest of my family is in Lafayette, so needless to say, it is very stressful for me being so far away. I know I have to go back and see him, but I am so afraid, because I will have to tell him goodbye for the last time. Please pray for me and my family. Tia >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Cecilia - you can count on mine on a daily basis. TTFN, Re: (unknown) > > Patti, > if anyone hasn't already replied, yes, there is a link > between stress and CP. It can bring on a even a full-blown, > need to be in the hospital attack, let alone make your pain > level for the day higher. > Kimber > -- > Kimber > hominid2@... > I am writing at this early morning hour after talking to my sister for an hour. My abdomen hurts, so I took a pain pill. My brother who is 57 just found out he has a cancerous mass in his abdomen. He went in for surgery today, and the dr. just closed him back up and and told the family it was the worst case of cancer he had seen ( and he only does cancer surgeries). Needless to say, I am devastated, as well as the rest of the family. There are seven of us siblings, ranging in age from 45 to 65, and we always wondered who would be the first to die. They have all worred over my pancreas problems, and did not want me to know about Duane's cancer. I am worried about my brother and my 85 year old father who is not taking this well. I am also worried about the stress causing my pancreatitis to return. When my sister-in-law died of cancer in November, I ended up in the hospital with pancreatitis the day after I came home from the funeral in IN. My brother lives in Indianapolis, and the rest of my family is in Lafayette, so needless to say, it is very stressful for me being so far away. I know I have to go back and see him, but I am so afraid, because I will have to tell him goodbye for the last time. Please pray for me and my family. Thanks for all your support. I have gone three months without an attack, and I so want to avoid one.... Cecilia Cecilia soce@... Mesa, Arizona Arizona Chapter Representative Pancreatitis Association International http://pancassociation.org/storieshome.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Cecilia, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. My nephew died Saturday of cancer of the lungs. He was 27, never smoked or drank and only God knows why he got sick. His father, my sisters husband was murdered by someone 12 years ago. I know this does not help your pain and fear but please believe me when I say I ache for you and will send you all the good thoughts and energy I can. Take it one day at a time and cherish the moments of love. Joy Re: (unknown) > > Patti, > if anyone hasn't already replied, yes, there is a link > between stress and CP. It can bring on a even a full-blown, > need to be in the hospital attack, let alone make your pain > level for the day higher. > Kimber > -- > Kimber > hominid2@... > I am writing at this early morning hour after talking to my sister for an hour. My abdomen hurts, so I took a pain pill. My brother who is 57 just found out he has a cancerous mass in his abdomen. He went in for surgery today, and the dr. just closed him back up and and told the family it was the worst case of cancer he had seen ( and he only does cancer surgeries). Needless to say, I am devastated, as well as the rest of the family. There are seven of us siblings, ranging in age from 45 to 65, and we always wondered who would be the first to die. They have all worred over my pancreas problems, and did not want me to know about Duane's cancer. I am worried about my brother and my 85 year old father who is not taking this well. I am also worried about the stress causing my pancreatitis to return. When my sister-in-law died of cancer in November, I ended up in the hospital with pancreatitis the day after I came home from the funeral in IN. My brother lives in Indianapolis, and the rest of my family is in Lafayette, so needless to say, it is very stressful for me being so far away. I know I have to go back and see him, but I am so afraid, because I will have to tell him goodbye for the last time. Please pray for me and my family. Thanks for all your support. I have gone three months without an attack, and I so want to avoid one.... Cecilia Cecilia soce@... Mesa, Arizona Arizona Chapter Representative Pancreatitis Association International http://pancassociation.org/storieshome.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Cecilia, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. My nephew died Saturday of cancer of the lungs. He was 27, never smoked or drank and only God knows why he got sick. His father, my sisters husband was murdered by someone 12 years ago. I know this does not help your pain and fear but please believe me when I say I ache for you and will send you all the good thoughts and energy I can. Take it one day at a time and cherish the moments of love. Joy Re: (unknown) > > Patti, > if anyone hasn't already replied, yes, there is a link > between stress and CP. It can bring on a even a full-blown, > need to be in the hospital attack, let alone make your pain > level for the day higher. > Kimber > -- > Kimber > hominid2@... > I am writing at this early morning hour after talking to my sister for an hour. My abdomen hurts, so I took a pain pill. My brother who is 57 just found out he has a cancerous mass in his abdomen. He went in for surgery today, and the dr. just closed him back up and and told the family it was the worst case of cancer he had seen ( and he only does cancer surgeries). Needless to say, I am devastated, as well as the rest of the family. There are seven of us siblings, ranging in age from 45 to 65, and we always wondered who would be the first to die. They have all worred over my pancreas problems, and did not want me to know about Duane's cancer. I am worried about my brother and my 85 year old father who is not taking this well. I am also worried about the stress causing my pancreatitis to return. When my sister-in-law died of cancer in November, I ended up in the hospital with pancreatitis the day after I came home from the funeral in IN. My brother lives in Indianapolis, and the rest of my family is in Lafayette, so needless to say, it is very stressful for me being so far away. I know I have to go back and see him, but I am so afraid, because I will have to tell him goodbye for the last time. Please pray for me and my family. Thanks for all your support. I have gone three months without an attack, and I so want to avoid one.... Cecilia Cecilia soce@... Mesa, Arizona Arizona Chapter Representative Pancreatitis Association International http://pancassociation.org/storieshome.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Cecilia, I am so sorry to hear about your trying times. Please keep yourself rested and hydrated. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. {{{HUGZ}}} --- soce@... wrote: > In a message dated 5/21/2002 6:07:58 PM US Mountain > Standard Time, > pancreatitis writes: > > I am writing at this early morning hour after > talking to my sister for an > hour. My abdomen hurts, so I took a pain pill. My > brother who is 57 just > found out he has a cancerous mass in his abdomen. > He went in for surgery > today, and the dr. just closed him back up and and > told the family it was the > worst case of cancer he had seen ( and he only does > cancer surgeries). > Needless to say, I am devastated, as well as the > rest of the family. There > are seven of us siblings, ranging in age from 45 to > 65, and we always > wondered who would be the first to die. They have > all worred over my > pancreas problems, and did not want me to know about > Duane's cancer. > > I am worried about my brother and my 85 year old > father who is not taking > this well. I am also worried about the stress > causing my pancreatitis to > return. When my sister-in-law died of cancer in > November, I ended up in the > hospital with pancreatitis the day after I came home > from the funeral in IN. > > My brother lives in Indianapolis, and the rest of my > family is in Lafayette, > so needless to say, it is very stressful for me > being so far away. I know I > have to go back and see him, but I am so afraid, > because I will have to tell > him goodbye for the last time. > > Please pray for me and my family. Thanks for all > your support. I have gone > three months without an attack, and I so want to > avoid one.... > > Cecilia > > > Cecilia > soce@... > Mesa, Arizona > Arizona Chapter Representative > Pancreatitis Association International > http://pancassociation.org/storieshome.html > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Cecilia, I am so sorry to hear about your trying times. Please keep yourself rested and hydrated. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. {{{HUGZ}}} --- soce@... wrote: > In a message dated 5/21/2002 6:07:58 PM US Mountain > Standard Time, > pancreatitis writes: > > I am writing at this early morning hour after > talking to my sister for an > hour. My abdomen hurts, so I took a pain pill. My > brother who is 57 just > found out he has a cancerous mass in his abdomen. > He went in for surgery > today, and the dr. just closed him back up and and > told the family it was the > worst case of cancer he had seen ( and he only does > cancer surgeries). > Needless to say, I am devastated, as well as the > rest of the family. There > are seven of us siblings, ranging in age from 45 to > 65, and we always > wondered who would be the first to die. They have > all worred over my > pancreas problems, and did not want me to know about > Duane's cancer. > > I am worried about my brother and my 85 year old > father who is not taking > this well. I am also worried about the stress > causing my pancreatitis to > return. When my sister-in-law died of cancer in > November, I ended up in the > hospital with pancreatitis the day after I came home > from the funeral in IN. > > My brother lives in Indianapolis, and the rest of my > family is in Lafayette, > so needless to say, it is very stressful for me > being so far away. I know I > have to go back and see him, but I am so afraid, > because I will have to tell > him goodbye for the last time. > > Please pray for me and my family. Thanks for all > your support. I have gone > three months without an attack, and I so want to > avoid one.... > > Cecilia > > > Cecilia > soce@... > Mesa, Arizona > Arizona Chapter Representative > Pancreatitis Association International > http://pancassociation.org/storieshome.html > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Joy, You and yours are also in my prayers. Many, Many {{{HUGZ}}} --- Joy Kilgore jkilgore@...> wrote: > Cecilia, > I will keep you and your family in my prayers. My > nephew died Saturday of cancer of the lungs. He was > 27, never smoked or drank and only God knows why he > got sick. His father, my sisters husband was > murdered by someone 12 years ago. I know this does > not help your pain and fear but please believe me > when I say I ache for you and will send you all the > good thoughts and energy I can. > Take it one day at a time and cherish the moments of > love. > Joy > Re: (unknown) > > > > Patti, > > if anyone hasn't already replied, yes, there is > a link > > between stress and CP. It can bring on a even a > full-blown, > > need to be in the hospital attack, let alone > make your pain > > level for the day higher. > > Kimber > > -- > > Kimber > > hominid2@... > > > > I am writing at this early morning hour after > talking to my sister for an > hour. My abdomen hurts, so I took a pain pill. > My brother who is 57 just > found out he has a cancerous mass in his abdomen. > He went in for surgery > today, and the dr. just closed him back up and and > told the family it was the > worst case of cancer he had seen ( and he only > does cancer surgeries). > Needless to say, I am devastated, as well as the > rest of the family. There > are seven of us siblings, ranging in age from 45 > to 65, and we always > wondered who would be the first to die. They have > all worred over my > pancreas problems, and did not want me to know > about Duane's cancer. > > I am worried about my brother and my 85 year old > father who is not taking > this well. I am also worried about the stress > causing my pancreatitis to > return. When my sister-in-law died of cancer in > November, I ended up in the > hospital with pancreatitis the day after I came > home from the funeral in IN. > > My brother lives in Indianapolis, and the rest of > my family is in Lafayette, > so needless to say, it is very stressful for me > being so far away. I know I > have to go back and see him, but I am so afraid, > because I will have to tell > him goodbye for the last time. > > Please pray for me and my family. Thanks for all > your support. I have gone > three months without an attack, and I so want to > avoid one.... > > Cecilia > > > Cecilia > soce@... > Mesa, Arizona > Arizona Chapter Representative > Pancreatitis Association International > http://pancassociation.org/storieshome.html > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Joy, You and yours are also in my prayers. Many, Many {{{HUGZ}}} --- Joy Kilgore jkilgore@...> wrote: > Cecilia, > I will keep you and your family in my prayers. My > nephew died Saturday of cancer of the lungs. He was > 27, never smoked or drank and only God knows why he > got sick. His father, my sisters husband was > murdered by someone 12 years ago. I know this does > not help your pain and fear but please believe me > when I say I ache for you and will send you all the > good thoughts and energy I can. > Take it one day at a time and cherish the moments of > love. > Joy > Re: (unknown) > > > > Patti, > > if anyone hasn't already replied, yes, there is > a link > > between stress and CP. It can bring on a even a > full-blown, > > need to be in the hospital attack, let alone > make your pain > > level for the day higher. > > Kimber > > -- > > Kimber > > hominid2@... > > > > I am writing at this early morning hour after > talking to my sister for an > hour. My abdomen hurts, so I took a pain pill. > My brother who is 57 just > found out he has a cancerous mass in his abdomen. > He went in for surgery > today, and the dr. just closed him back up and and > told the family it was the > worst case of cancer he had seen ( and he only > does cancer surgeries). > Needless to say, I am devastated, as well as the > rest of the family. There > are seven of us siblings, ranging in age from 45 > to 65, and we always > wondered who would be the first to die. They have > all worred over my > pancreas problems, and did not want me to know > about Duane's cancer. > > I am worried about my brother and my 85 year old > father who is not taking > this well. I am also worried about the stress > causing my pancreatitis to > return. When my sister-in-law died of cancer in > November, I ended up in the > hospital with pancreatitis the day after I came > home from the funeral in IN. > > My brother lives in Indianapolis, and the rest of > my family is in Lafayette, > so needless to say, it is very stressful for me > being so far away. I know I > have to go back and see him, but I am so afraid, > because I will have to tell > him goodbye for the last time. > > Please pray for me and my family. Thanks for all > your support. I have gone > three months without an attack, and I so want to > avoid one.... > > Cecilia > > > Cecilia > soce@... > Mesa, Arizona > Arizona Chapter Representative > Pancreatitis Association International > http://pancassociation.org/storieshome.html > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Sickness comes our way, And we don't understand. Many blame God, For their sickness at hand. Maybe our sickness is to keep us humble. For the devil is out to make us stumble. God will give us the strength and the grace we need. For heavens my home, I always look to thee. I know that if it is his will, He could heal me today. But, if it's not his will, This is all I can say; I look to you Lord for everything. Whether you heal my body, Or take me Home. I am a Winner Either Way I Go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Thank you . You are so sweet. Joy Re: (unknown) > > > > Patti, > > if anyone hasn't already replied, yes, there is > a link > > between stress and CP. It can bring on a even a > full-blown, > > need to be in the hospital attack, let alone > make your pain > > level for the day higher. > > Kimber > > -- > > Kimber > > hominid2@... > > > > I am writing at this early morning hour after > talking to my sister for an > hour. My abdomen hurts, so I took a pain pill. > My brother who is 57 just > found out he has a cancerous mass in his abdomen. > He went in for surgery > today, and the dr. just closed him back up and and > told the family it was the > worst case of cancer he had seen ( and he only > does cancer surgeries). > Needless to say, I am devastated, as well as the > rest of the family. There > are seven of us siblings, ranging in age from 45 > to 65, and we always > wondered who would be the first to die. They have > all worred over my > pancreas problems, and did not want me to know > about Duane's cancer. > > I am worried about my brother and my 85 year old > father who is not taking > this well. I am also worried about the stress > causing my pancreatitis to > return. When my sister-in-law died of cancer in > November, I ended up in the > hospital with pancreatitis the day after I came > home from the funeral in IN. > > My brother lives in Indianapolis, and the rest of > my family is in Lafayette, > so needless to say, it is very stressful for me > being so far away. I know I > have to go back and see him, but I am so afraid, > because I will have to tell > him goodbye for the last time. > > Please pray for me and my family. Thanks for all > your support. I have gone > three months without an attack, and I so want to > avoid one.... > > Cecilia > > > Cecilia > soce@... > Mesa, Arizona > Arizona Chapter Representative > Pancreatitis Association International > http://pancassociation.org/storieshome.html > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 Thank you . You are so sweet. Joy Re: (unknown) > > > > Patti, > > if anyone hasn't already replied, yes, there is > a link > > between stress and CP. It can bring on a even a > full-blown, > > need to be in the hospital attack, let alone > make your pain > > level for the day higher. > > Kimber > > -- > > Kimber > > hominid2@... > > > > I am writing at this early morning hour after > talking to my sister for an > hour. My abdomen hurts, so I took a pain pill. > My brother who is 57 just > found out he has a cancerous mass in his abdomen. > He went in for surgery > today, and the dr. just closed him back up and and > told the family it was the > worst case of cancer he had seen ( and he only > does cancer surgeries). > Needless to say, I am devastated, as well as the > rest of the family. There > are seven of us siblings, ranging in age from 45 > to 65, and we always > wondered who would be the first to die. They have > all worred over my > pancreas problems, and did not want me to know > about Duane's cancer. > > I am worried about my brother and my 85 year old > father who is not taking > this well. I am also worried about the stress > causing my pancreatitis to > return. When my sister-in-law died of cancer in > November, I ended up in the > hospital with pancreatitis the day after I came > home from the funeral in IN. > > My brother lives in Indianapolis, and the rest of > my family is in Lafayette, > so needless to say, it is very stressful for me > being so far away. I know I > have to go back and see him, but I am so afraid, > because I will have to tell > him goodbye for the last time. > > Please pray for me and my family. Thanks for all > your support. I have gone > three months without an attack, and I so want to > avoid one.... > > Cecilia > > > Cecilia > soce@... > Mesa, Arizona > Arizona Chapter Representative > Pancreatitis Association International > http://pancassociation.org/storieshome.html > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 Cecilia, I know this is a very stressful time for you. I am weraing your shoes. My sister's husband age 42, was just diagnosed with lung cancer and they could not operate on him. I know that things don't look well right now but you still have a lot of unanswered questions. My boss found out he had cancer a few months ago, they found huge masses everywhere when they opened him up 2 months ago. They closed him up and said they could not do anything. Then they started testing him for the primary site and what kind of cancer it was. They found out he has some type of lymphoma that caused tumors everywhere. He has had several rounds of chemo and the CT last week showed that all of the masses were not only shrunk but gone !!! So, each case is different and there may be yet allot of unanswered questions. Just pump those doctors with lots of questions and get him to a good oncologist. You never know, there may be hope. I have learned that as a nurse for the past 28 years. And that is what is getting me thru my grief with my brother in law.He has lung cancer which is MUCH harder to deal with . I hope that your brothers cancer is more controllable and managable. Just ask lots of questions about the primary site, chemo, clinical trials and there are herbs that will keep the white blood count up so that he can continue with chemo and or radiation if that is what he chooses. Your next visit with him may not be your last. Stay strong. I know it is not easy but you need to do it for your own health as well. I will keep you and your brother and family in my prayers. Lily Re: (unknown) > > > > Patti, > > if anyone hasn't already replied, yes, there is a link > > between stress and CP. It can bring on a even a full-blown, > > need to be in the hospital attack, let alone make your pain > > level for the day higher. > > Kimber > > -- > > Kimber > > hominid2@... > > > > I am writing at this early morning hour after talking to my sister for an > hour. My abdomen hurts, so I took a pain pill. My brother who is 57 just > found out he has a cancerous mass in his abdomen. He went in for surgery > today, and the dr. just closed him back up and and told the family it was the > worst case of cancer he had seen ( and he only does cancer surgeries). > Needless to say, I am devastated, as well as the rest of the family. There > are seven of us siblings, ranging in age from 45 to 65, and we always > wondered who would be the first to die. They have all worred over my > pancreas problems, and did not want me to know about Duane's cancer. > > I am worried about my brother and my 85 year old father who is not taking > this well. I am also worried about the stress causing my pancreatitis to > return. When my sister-in-law died of cancer in November, I ended up in the > hospital with pancreatitis the day after I came home from the funeral in IN. > > My brother lives in Indianapolis, and the rest of my family is in Lafayette, > so needless to say, it is very stressful for me being so far away. I know I > have to go back and see him, but I am so afraid, because I will have to tell > him goodbye for the last time. > > Please pray for me and my family. Thanks for all your support. I have gone > three months without an attack, and I so want to avoid one.... > > Cecilia > > > Cecilia > soce@... > Mesa, Arizona > Arizona Chapter Representative > Pancreatitis Association International > http://pancassociation.org/storieshome.html > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2002 Report Share Posted May 26, 2002 Cecelia, you've got my prayers for your family. I hope you don't have another attack as well. I've added that to my prayers too! Kimber -- Kimber hominid2@... Southwest Representative Pancreatitis Association, International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2002 Report Share Posted May 29, 2002 Cecelia, I so sorry to hear about your brother's ordeal.. You certainly must take care of yourself right now as, I'm sure you don't want to end up in the hospital with a full blown attack. I'll keep you both in my prayers. Take Care, Louie in WV Re: Re: stress Dearest Cecilia, I'm so sorry to hear of your brothers suffering. Not only will I be praying for you but of course for him and the rest of your family, as well, my friend. Fortunately, the last major battle you had to fight with CP has been a little while ago. You have learned many new tools and mechanisms since then that will serve you well this time - and are already doing you so now. Like the knowledge that one of the first things to do was to come to this support list and lay down your feelings for your friends to help shoulder, which you may not have done just a few short months or years ago. So you have already demonstrated a new and healthy coping skill that is very healthy for us to make use of. The personal implications of these kinds of " learned lessons " are marvelous and far-reaching, Cecilia! And they will be there to serve not only you, but your siblings and father as well. They will probably all, each in their own way, be clearly grateful that you bring with you such wisdom and strength and courageousness in this very difficult time, and they will be able to draw strength from yours. This is one of those times when, while we're undergoing all of this torment and suffering that CP brings, shouting at the heavens, " WHY! WHY! WHY?? " , that we actually get to SEE the answers. Because through all that you've been through, through all the terrible suffering, you have learned so many valuable things - and now you get to share some of those things with your brothers and sisters - and these are things that will make their load ever-so-slightly lighter. Especially - most importantly - your brothers. And you and He will share a very valuable spirit, especially now, that is just yours and yours alone, that nobody else can quite understand. But he will. And it will come in the glisten of an eye, and you'll know. And for one brief, short moment, you might actually find yourself whispering to God " Thank you " , and you might find yourself being grateful for some of what you've had to endure, if for only this reason, this temporary moment when you are able to make his burden ever-so-much lighter by being understood - that which we all have remarked from time-to-time that it would be so nice to share with a loved one - to actually be understood. And you'll be able to give that to him. What a priceless, magical gift that you have to share. God bless and care for you as you travel, Cecilia - I hope that you are able to do it with a light heart rather than a heavy one. The last time you may well have experienced an acute attack of pancreatitis upon your return - but remember, the last time you were not nearly so well-equipped as you are today. Today you get to relieve the pain for many others - though of course this is not a requirement, merely something you will be able to do if you choose, only as you choose, and only as much as you're able - and you get to return home this time with a new wisdom and a new understanding... And you may find that you don't need to be ill at all. In all things, even the most trying and difficult things, there are reasons to celebrate - and you, my dear friend, have endured enough, and are wise enough to be able to find them. Peace & Love, Terry << I am writing at this early morning hour after talking to my sister for an hour. My abdomen hurts, so I took a pain pill. My brother who is 57 just found out he has a cancerous mass in his abdomen. He went in for surgery today, and the dr. just closed him back up and and told the family it was the worst case of cancer he had seen ( and he only does cancer surgeries). Needless to say, I am devastated, as well as the rest of the family. There are seven of us siblings, ranging in age from 45 to 65, and we always wondered who would be the first to die. They have all worred over my pancreas problems, and did not want me to know about Duane's cancer. I am worried about my brother and my 85 year old father who is not taking this well. I am also worried about the stress causing my pancreatitis to return. When my sister-in-law died of cancer in November, I ended up in the hospital with pancreatitis the day after I came home from the funeral in IN. My brother lives in Indianapolis, and the rest of my family is in Lafayette, so needless to say, it is very stressful for me being so far away. I know I have to go back and see him, but I am so afraid, because I will have to tell him goodbye for the last time. Please pray for me and my family. Tia >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 Such simple logic, yet so many people won't hear it! [alldiabeticinternational] Re: Stress Even if the dr. won't prescribe some metaforin or another body sensitizer, you need to limit your carb intact, increase your fiber, walk or exercise 30 minutes at least three times a week, and try to lose weight, while monitoring your own bs. Try to stop diabetes before you have complications or before your insulin producing capacity is all gone. Cindy pancreatitis info http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ThePancreatitisPlace/ diabetic recipes http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetic_recipes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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