Well, today is not a good day. Seems that Mom wound up in the ER today (why does the Gub-mint make medicare/medicaid patients go thru the ER?). As many of you know, she has stage 4 lung cancer. Diagnosed 14 months ago, she has beat the odds 'till now. she was weak and said that she felt heavy and tired. Her skin was a bit ashen, an indicator of lack of oxygen to the body. Her doc said taker her to the ER, and we did.
We thought Mom has fluid on the lungs, but that was not the case. It appears that the tumor is large, and growing. It is now collapsing one lung. Yes, there are tests yet to go....but it appears that this is it. There is really nothing that can be done. Mom signed a DNR, so they are going to do what they can, to make her comfortable. She is not in pain, so that is OK. She is on oxygen though, and soon, per the docs, the pain will come. if they are right, she will go down fast. I am personally praying that God take her fast, that she not suffer.
I remember toddling up to her and being lifted into her lap. I remember running to her arms, afraid of the waves at the beach. I remember her strength. now, I must be the one who is strong, I must be the one to hold her. I will show my grief to my Lord and my family in private. Always, the one who bore me was there, even when we were emotionally distant, and God has given us time to bond again. I am so thankful for that, and I will be there for her now.
Soon, my mother will pass to the next world. I will mourn her not being there, but knowing that she has a personal relationship with Jesus, Praise Him! Knowing that she will be sitting at the right hand of the Father, never to again know pain and remorse, is not a reason to be sad, but to rejoice.
Of course I ask for prayers, for my Mom, and that I may show strength.
Thanks to all for reading
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Well, today was....what it was. First, I have to say Praise the the Lord God on High! In all of this, I see HIM, and for that I am SO thankful.
But, enough about me.....Today, we met the hospital docs (Do not be fooled by Obama-care, when in hospital, you use their docs, not yours) and they basically laid it out - my Mom's cancer is no longer responding to the chemo. the tumor is growing, and quickly, or at least quicker, per them and in consult with my Mom's doc. It is invading the lung space, preventing the use of that lung. The doc has basically said that we are out of treatment options. Now, we must move to a process of balancing the level of care Mom wants to the level comfort she is wiling to give up of hold onto. She does go home tomorrow, so we have care-givers to line up and all of that, and soon enough, Hospice. Eva Mae Adams Brannon was born in 1935. her time in this world is short.
I am not eaten with grief, I am not falling apart. It felt good to be with her, just be there for her. After all of this, I am also relieved to just know, and after a night and a day as a hospital visitor, pretty tired. But mostly, I am just numb
Sorry to hear that. Prayers sent.
Lord help her....sorry to hear. Prayer sent.
Prayers for you and your mom.
Hits home more with the pics..............
Prayers on the way. Blessings to you and your family and your mom.
Bruce,
Thoughts and prayers sent from here.
Jim
PRAYERS for you and yours
Mike
Prayers and best wishes. Lost my mother 11 years ago to cancer.
Prayers for your strength and your mothers comfort.
And may you never forget...
Hug your mom, and make the best of your time. My mother passed on a couple of years back and I was a couple of days away. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Russ
A prayer lifted up for your Mom - that she would be into the Lord's arms without undue pain to mark the journey.
Prayers for your mother and all concerned.
Prayers for your mom. And for her son.
Prayers and thoughts my friend.
May God bless you and your family in your time of need. i have been where you are.......
Prayers sent your way.
Lost my Dad a few years back to lung cancer. Never too many hugs or hand holds at times like these.
I wish you and your family all the best at this time.
Been there. God's peace to you all and Godspeed to your mom.
You will see her again and there will be no pain.
Sorry yo hear of this. Stay strong for her. now she needs you as once you needed her.
Sure sorry to hear this. You are all in my every thought.
Sorry to hear of your Mothers bad health. I lost my Mother in '08 and still miss her everyday.
Prayers for you and you're Mom.
Tough times. Glad she is relatively pain free at present. My mom went through this and we were thankful for effective pain killers for her at the end. Be strong.
A lovely lady, and many fond memories. We all need to go on, and our hereafter is in the memories we leave...
I am so sorry to hear of this. May her last days be peaceful and as painless as possible. My thoughts are with her and you.
Sorry to here this, prayers for you and your family.
Went through this same scenario two years ago.
May you all find your peace.
You have them. Your Mom does, too.
Ed
Sorry to hear that. Lost my Mother just over 10 years ago to cancer. Cherish every moment you still have with her. Even when she is gone, you will still catch yourself thinking about stopping and seeing her, then realize she is no longer with you.
God bless and hold your family close.
I pray that the Lord comfort you and strengthen you in this time. You mother is washed with the blood of Christ, she is saved and can never die, only her body can. She goes to be with the Lord, she has nothing to fear, I believe she knows that.
God be with you sir.
It is a terrible thing that we sometimes endure. Keep strong and hug her tight.
Nothing hurts like losing your mother.
Lost my dad in '99, painful time for me because I didn't have the Lord. When it's moms time I hope to have your clarity. God Bless you at this time.
Lost both parents to lung cancer. Had the pleasure of being my Father's caretaker and know the journey well.
Prayers offered and God Bless.
Bruce,
Prayers for your Mom, you and the rest of your family and friends.
This is a hard road to travel . . . BTDT. My Mom went through the same battle and we lost her to lung cancer 19 months ago last Friday. She had been told at diagnosis that she might make 4 months, but she made it nearly 2 years. She was very fortunate and was essentially pain free and able to live on her own until her final 3 1/2 weeks. Mom hung on until late one afternoon I and my siblings were able to tell her that if she wanted to and was ready to rejoin Dad, it was OK, we were all going to be OK. Apparently she needed our "permission" because 15 minutes later, she was gone. It hurts . . . she was the only Mom I ever had, but I sure didn't want her to suffer any longer. I had to come to grips, personally, with being able to let her go. This might be hard to hear, Bruce, but that's my personal experience.
Again, prayers for strength for your Mom and all who are close to her. May the blessings of our Lord comfort and be with you all
May God Bless Your Mother iambrb, prayer from Oklahoma on the way, and may Her journey be pain free and fearless.
Gunner
Prayers for your Mom and the whole family. She is fortunate to have you with her.
Prayers on the way. May God bless you all.
Well, today is not a good day. Seems that Mom wound up in the ER today (why does the Gub-mint make medicare/medicaid patients go thru the ER?). As many of you know, she has stage 4 lung cancer. Diagnosed 14 months ago, she has beat the odds 'till now. she was weak and said that she felt heavy and tired. Her skin was a bit ashen, an indicator of lack of oxygen to the body. Her doc said taker her to the ER, and we did.
We thought Mom has fluid on the lungs, but that was not the case. It appears that the tumor is large, and growing. It is now collapsing one lung. Yes, there are tests yet to go....but it appears that this is it. There is really nothing that can be done. Mom signed a DNR, so they are going to do what they can, to make her comfortable. She is not in pain, so that is OK. She is on oxygen though, and soon, per the docs, the pain will come. if they are right, she will go down fast. I am personally praying that God take her fast, that she not suffer.
I remember toddling up to her and being lifted into her lap. I remember running to her arms, afraid of the waves at the beach. I remember her strength. now, I must be the one who is strong, I must be the one to hold her. I will show my grief to my Lord and my family in private. Always, the one who bore me was there, even when we were emotionally distant, and God has given us time to bond again. I am so thankful for that, and I will be there for her now.
Soon, my mother will pass to the next world. I will mourn her not being there, but knowing that she has a personal relationship with Jesus, Praise Him! Knowing that she will be sitting at the right hand of the Father, never to again know pain and remorse, is not a reason to be sad, but to rejoice.
Of course I ask for prayers, for my Mom, and that I may show strength.
Thanks to all for reading
Shortly after my son was born I wrote a couplet as part of a larger poem I will likely not equal and I have seldom shared it. Maybe it will make sense to you in this situation and perhaps lend a little comfort, though the logic is backward.
You are my child to hold,
And I'll be yours when I grow old.
There was much more, but the realization of your role is solid and she is lucky to have you... and you are likely the result of her efforts.
Peace be with all of you...
Losing the woman who brought you into the world is a hard, hard thing to go through. It is something that really shakes a man. May you have a measure of joy and peace reflecting on the love your mother surely must have felt for her son and in remembering how she blessed your life. That's the thing about good mothers: they spend their lives working and serving and blessing the lives of others. Which, I guess, is one of the things which makes it so hard to lose them.
Jordan
Your pictures get to me.
Both your mom/my mom and you/me bear a striking resemblance.
I wish you the best.
Blessings to your mother and her family.
Obviously you come from a caring family and probably already trust each other in that knowledge, perhaps don't show it or express it a lot. All I can say is, don't be bashful about saying or doing those things which you can't express once she's no longer here on Earth. You might think some things are silly at the moment, but you won't regret it later.
Sorry about your mom. Mine died 14 years ago and I still think of her almost daily. I've always thought we were lucky for her to have died from a sudden heart attack, as did my dad.
There's people dying every day that don't have the love your mom does and it's harder for them. I've lost three friends this year that weren't so blessed as your mom.
My mother never smoked even one cigarette in her life, but she died of lung cancer in 2009. I know she is in heaven, but my grief was much harder on me than I had expected. Prayers sent.
Prayers sent for your mother and family.
Lost both my parents the same way also
Toughest thing I have ever done.
Prayers and peace offered
Add to your blessings the fact you have had her with you for so long. We must all pass through the valley of the shadow of death.
Blessings and comfort to you and your family!
Thoughts and prayers from Iowa. Remember the good times and good things.
Well, today is not a good day. Seems that Mom wound up in the ER today (why does the Gub-mint make medicare/medicaid patients go thru the ER?). As many of you know, she has stage 4 lung cancer. Diagnosed 14 months ago, she has beat the odds 'till now. she was weak and said that she felt heavy and tired. Her skin was a bit ashen, an indicator of lack of oxygen to the body. Her doc said taker her to the ER, and we did.
We thought Mom has fluid on the lungs, but that was not the case. It appears that the tumor is large, and growing. It is now collapsing one lung. Yes, there are tests yet to go....but it appears that this is it. There is really nothing that can be done. Mom signed a DNR, so they are going to do what they can, to make her comfortable. She is not in pain, so that is OK. She is on oxygen though, and soon, per the docs, the pain will come. if they are right, she will go down fast. I am personally praying that God take her fast, that she not suffer.
I remember toddling up to her and being lifted into her lap. I remember running to her arms, afraid of the waves at the beach. I remember her strength. now, I must be the one who is strong, I must be the one to hold her. I will show my grief to my Lord and my family in private. Always, the one who bore me was there, even when we were emotionally distant, and God has given us time to bond again. I am so thankful for that, and I will be there for her now.
Soon, my mother will pass to the next world. I will mourn her not being there, but knowing that she has a personal relationship with Jesus, Praise Him! Knowing that she will be sitting at the right hand of the Father, never to again know pain and remorse, is not a reason to be sad, but to rejoice.
Of course I ask for prayers, for my Mom, and that I may show strength.
Thanks to all for reading
it doesn't get much better than having a good relationship with parents.
my mother is going to be 96 in 3 months--a widow now for just over 40 years. she still lives on her own, is 100% "all there" mentally and physically, takes care of her flowers outside, and keeps her home neat as a pin. she has always been is interested in my art, hunting, construction work, gunsmithing, and shooting--she even watches some shooting videos with me.
we watch a "drama movie" together one night a week--just to spend that valuable time together--because the clock is forever ticking...
for various reasons, every time i learn that someone loses a parent--or is about to lose a parent--it leaves me with a sense of feeling "just a measure of their loss..."
God Bless , and keep you both.
Just navigated this tough trail, not all that long ago.
Stay strong, and be the Son she needs, in this trying time.
Greg
Prayers sent for you all.
Prayer sent for her and you.
Prayers sent for you, your Mom and your family.
May God bless you and your family in your time of need. i have been where you are.......
Prayers sent your way.
+1
Prayers for you, your Mother and the rest of your family.
God Bless.
There are no words, just prayers from my family to yours....
Prayers for you, your Mom, and your entire family.
And I'm praying for you and your family. I know that most of us feel that we have or had the greatest mom in the world as we should. Just keep in mind that she will be passed from death unto life, to forever be alive in God's presence. Be comforted with God's words when He said "I will never leave nor forsake you."
God's peace that passes all understanding be with you.
Ivan
Thanks - your post is significant, and especially to all who have been close to our Moms and who have gone through such loss. Your mother looks like a lovely person, and surely she treasures you for the good son you have been, the man you are and your loving care for her. Both of you are so fortunate in your relationship. She and you are in my prayers - peace and Godspeed for her - peace and healing for you.
Prayers for your mom and the rest of your family thru this difficult time... I am dreading, but I am sure I will be crossing the same bridge in the near future.. my mom is 82...
my best friends mom is exactly a year older than my mom to the day and she had a heart attack on April 2.... and was DOA by the time the ambulance got there...
I'm grateful for the time I have had with her.. and plan on taking a week off soon just to go down and spend some time with her one on one, just because...
God be with your mom!
sorry your going threw this, prayers sent
I Hope that you and your family find the strength in this time of trouble.
I lost a good friend last year and the people they have will make her comfortable when she needs it.
Prayers Sent
Bruce,
I am sorrowed with you at this very difficult time. I could tell from the countenence and grace and inner beauty shiing outward from your mother in thos pictures that here is a Woman whose beauty knows no bounds, whose Glory is rich and well deserved, and whose reward, Jesus proclaiming to all of Heaven "Well done, my good and faithful servant" Will bring the lasting Joy and peace that we all have sought our whole lives to find. Very soon, it will be hers forever and ever.
My prayer is for YOU, that our great God of love and peace, will see you through this time of greif. Jesus knows of your pain and grief all to well. The whips and the beatings and the nails did not cause him to weep, he wept when he saw the grief of his freinds when they met him in the road and told them that Lazarus had died.
Blessings,
MARK
Prayers sent your way.
May God bless your mother and everyone surrounding her during this time.
GOD BLESS YOU, MOM, AND YOUR FAMILY.
imbrb
I'm an oncology nurse and also have a lot of hospice experience. I had three patients pass between monday and sunday.
Know this. Her passing will be painless. It will be harder on you than on her. Also, with the things I've seen and heard in the rooms of dying people, her journey isn't over and there will be someone there to meet her and take her to her new home. Trust in the guiding hand.
Dan
Prayers for your mom & you and the family.
God bless in these difficult times. Praying for grace for all involved
Lord, place your loving arms around these souls, protect and comfort them. Amen
a simple prayer that helped me when I was where you are..
Been there. Prayers sent.
A very sweet looking lady sir.. You and the family has our prayers..
So sorry to hear this, but take heart and be encouraged by the promise of the faith your mom and you have. While we all cling to this life, when we go on the next we would never wish to come back. Prayers for comfort, peace and continuing faith.
having lost my mom to breast cancer in 2002,then dad to lung cancer in 2004 i know all to well what you are going thru. toughest 2 years of my life. things like this will teach you to enjoy life and your good health while you have it. my parents were the glue that kept the family together and things change when they are gone. i wish you well,i know you don't to see her go but with cancer there comes a time to end the suffering.
Prayer's sent to comfort her, you and your family..
Prayer sent for your mom.
I'm sorry that you and your family are going through this pain. Best wishes.
compassionate post - every mother needs a son like this.
Man I read your post and tears came to my eyes. I have similar fond memories of my mother who died back in '03 at the age of 56. I still think about how we'd kiss everytime we'd see one another, and how her cheek felt against mine. I miss her terribly but am grateful to a loving God that I was blessed to have her as long as I did. I wouldn't be the man I am today without her influence upon me.
You and your family are in the prayers of mine. Really.
My father was given 6 months to live back in January of '11 and he came and lived with us in hospice. Sadly he didn't make it near that long, for the time we had together in our home was some that I will never forget. The kids talk about it all the time, and in spite of a severely strained relationship he and I were able to be at peace together when he left us.
May your last days with your mother be as fulfilling as was mine with my father.
May the God of all peace abide with you and your family,
efw
makes me want to leave work and spend the day with my mom! There is nothing like a godly mom. I will be praying for you all day.
May God bless and keep you and your family during this time.
I haven't the words...
Prayers of strength and courage sent for you, Mom and family.
Mom's are a gift from God, aren't they? Prayers sent to you and your family.
Well, today is not a good day. Seems that Mom wound up in the ER today (why does the Gub-mint make medicare/medicaid patients go thru the ER?). As many of you know, she has stage 4 lung cancer. Diagnosed 14 months ago, she has beat the odds 'till now. she was weak and said that she felt heavy and tired. Her skin was a bit ashen, an indicator of lack of oxygen to the body. Her doc said taker her to the ER, and we did.
We thought Mom has fluid on the lungs, but that was not the case. It appears that the tumor is large, and growing. It is now collapsing one lung. Yes, there are tests yet to go....but it appears that this is it. There is really nothing that can be done. Mom signed a DNR, so they are going to do what they can, to make her comfortable. She is not in pain, so that is OK. She is on oxygen though, and soon, per the docs, the pain will come. if they are right, she will go down fast. I am personally praying that God take her fast, that she not suffer.
I remember toddling up to her and being lifted into her lap. I remember running to her arms, afraid of the waves at the beach. I remember her strength. now, I must be the one who is strong, I must be the one to hold her. I will show my grief to my Lord and my family in private. Always, the one who bore me was there, even when we were emotionally distant, and God has given us time to bond again. I am so thankful for that, and I will be there for her now.
Soon, my mother will pass to the next world. I will mourn her not being there, but knowing that she has a personal relationship with Jesus, Praise Him! Knowing that she will be sitting at the right hand of the Father, never to again know pain and remorse, is not a reason to be sad, but to rejoice.
Of course I ask for prayers, for my Mom, and that I may show strength.
Thanks to all for reading
Mom's are the most important person in anyone's life . Stay strong and count yourself lucky to have such an exemplary mother.
God bless you and your family.
Craig
Prayers for you and yours.
prayers sent,
We are going through the same.
Her father is 90 and in home hospice ( CHF ) and wasiting away a little every day )
Hr mother (80) is in ICU for 8 days after 5 hours of open heart surgery.
She went to the ER with a bad hip. And they found her heart failing ( as well as necrosis in her left hip joint)
If she pulls the heart recovery, she will need a new left him ASAP
It's tough losing your folks, no matter your age.
Hang in there. Praise God she has faith and knows the Lord...same with you.
Very sorry to hear that, Prayers sent.
Prayers for a fine lady there.
Soon, my mother will pass to the next world. I will mourn her not being there, but knowing that she has a personal relationship with Jesus, Praise Him! Knowing that she will be sitting at the right hand of the Father, never to again know pain and remorse, is not a reason to be sad, but to rejoice.
Of course I ask for prayers, for my Mom, and that I may show strength.
Prayers from here for all involved. I admire the way you are looking at this situation, and I know that it is the right way. The comfort you both find in knowing the Lord is as real as real can possibly be. Godspeed to you guys.
Cannot imagine what your going through, prayers of comfort for the family.
A loving mother is indeed a special gift from God, and a mother's sweetest blessings is rearing a son who loves and respects her. You were also blessed to have a precious mother who loved you and helped you become the man you are today.
My heart breaks for you as you deal with this. Nothing seems more painful as losing our champion, our mother. Prayers of strength and comfort for you and your family.
prayers for comfort and peace sent
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