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From: Mom of Six
Date: 01-18-2005, 11:49 PM (1 of 15)
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My brother in law that I have posted about before was in the hospital over New Years They thought he had a blockage in his intestine again that they could clean out but when they ran test they found another tumor pressing on his small bowel. It is inoperable so now they are just keeping him comforatable. They gave him 1-2 months. He is only 58 yrs. old & has always taken very good care of himself. My sister is having a hard time (I don't blame her). They did everything together & are so much in love I don't know how she is going to make it. We have a very close family but I don't think we can replace what they have. Now my youngest sisters husband was in over the weekend. They thought he was having a heart attack. He is 38, Diabetic & has high blood pressure. They lost their health ins. when he went to work for himself & her hrs. got cut at work. They ran some tests & said things were normal but they wanted to run more tests on monday. He left the hospital against medical advice & went to his own DR. today. They are going to do a nucliar(sp.) stress test the first of Feb. ($2000). They think he has the beginnings of coranary heart disease. My Mother in Law won't go back for her regular check ups. She thinks she know more about her diabetes than the DRs. She can hardly walk anymore & has very little circulation in her legs. There is no reasoning with her, her kids have all tried talking to her, yelling at her & ignoring her when she complains. nothing works. She won't let anyone go into the DR. with her when she goes to get the real story. She only tells us what she wants us to know. I hope the rest of the year gets better. I don't think it could get much worse. At least we do have a graduation, & 2 weddings to look foward to this summer. Please if you have extra time keep us in your prayers. Barb
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User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 01-22-2005, 04:10 PM (2 of 15)
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Some good news. BIL is now getting IV fluids overnight which makes him able to get up & move around by himself a little during the day. He was so dehydrated that his muscles were shutting down. They stil have no treatment but at least his last days can be a little more bearable. Other BIL is doing OK. DS just found out they are changing her job for on call to permenant parttime so she can get benifits (she will have to pay) & his test will be covered then. We have finally gotten an offer on my Dad's house. Not as much as we were asking but a decent offer. My brother accepted it (with our approvel) so maybe that will be 1 worry off of everyones mind. it was costing us about $200 a month with taxes , utilities & ins. This money couldn't come at a better time for most of us Dad is watching out for us even now. Thanks for thinking of us. Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115
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From: Magot
Date: 01-22-2005, 04:19 PM (3 of 15)
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Chin up Barb, we're here.
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: Dede
Date: 01-24-2005, 07:46 AM (4 of 15)
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XXX OOO Take good care. |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: Mom of Six
Date: 01-24-2005, 10:19 AM (5 of 15)
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Thanks for your support!!!
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115
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From: mommydionne
Date: 01-24-2005, 11:23 AM (6 of 15)
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Hang in there, sounds like a rough go around!
Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 01-26-2005, 08:10 PM (7 of 15)
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My brother in law passed away this morning @ 2:30 AM. He was at home with his wife & son. He had a very good weekend. He even balanced the checkbook & sorted mail. Tues he was cold all day & had the hiccups. He got restless about 8PM then about 10 he started talking funny. He talked to my suister until about 2:15 then she told him she would be OK & he just stopped breathing. This is the end I would like to have. Being able to talk to people until the end then just close my eyes & stop. He is finnally out of pain & at peace.
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115
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From: plrlegal
Date: 01-26-2005, 10:37 PM (8 of 15)
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I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers this week. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: Dede
Date: 01-27-2005, 07:31 AM (9 of 15)
| I'm sorry for your loss. As well, I'd like my remaining hours to be peaceful, talking to a loved one. Your sister seems to be a strong woman. My thoughts are with you all. |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: Magot
Date: 01-27-2005, 09:27 AM (10 of 15)
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His passing like that will be a strong source of comfort to her, even if bot right away. Thoughts are with you. xx
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: emmysmom
Date: 01-27-2005, 10:07 AM (11 of 15)
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I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
If God brings me to it, he will bring me through it!
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User: emmysmom
Member since: 01-24-2005 Total posts: 10 
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From: MaryW
Date: 01-27-2005, 11:17 AM (12 of 15)
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I am so sorry for your sister's loss.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: cam's gram
Date: 01-27-2005, 04:55 PM (13 of 15)
| Please convey my sympathy to your entire family -- he was too young by far! |
User: cam's gram
Member since: 10-20-2004 Total posts: 22 |
From: Beneda
Date: 01-27-2005, 05:54 PM (14 of 15)
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Deepest sympathy to your sister and your entire family. I am sure you will be of comfort to her. You will all be in my prayers. God Bless you all. Beneda |
User: Beneda
Member since: 12-07-2004 Total posts: 4 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-27-2005, 07:29 PM (15 of 15)
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Barb, My deepest sympathy to all of you. I would wish that kind of ending for myself.. I am keeping all of you in my prayers.. Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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