Im Free!!

[Hopalong]

((((((((((((((((((OR)))))))))))))))))))

I understand the anguish. We can love so much and so diligently, but can't spare them all of it. I don't know of anything that hurts more. Who was it said, "I am as happy as my least unhappy child." ?

Your D is very lucky to have you. You are a good mother.

((((((((((((Mud))))))))))))), just on principle.

Hops

[gratitude28]

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[mudpuppy]

Thank you for taking my hand when I reached out for help.

It was my pleasure OR. You were so obviously trying to do the right thing for yourself and your D that it was a pleasure to take your hand and help you out of the quicksand he was trying to pull you back into. And I wasn't the only one. There were many here who took your hand.

((((((((((((Mud))))))))))))), just on principle.

Thanks for the principled hug, Hoppy.

OT but I don't want to start a new thread or dig up an old one. Hope you don't mind OR. Wife started Taxol yesterday. Gastrointestinal discomfort today. I hope it will wear off quickly as she has to do Taxol once a week for twelve weeks. Her tumor marker has gone from over 400 to 169 after three treatments. Should have her latest results after her fourth round in a couple of days. She's still anemic from the chemo so Doc wants to do a transfusion. She felt well enough to go to church for the first time in over three months Sunday. Most of her bone pain is resolved and she has put on about eight pounds so we're hopeful it can be held in check for a good long time. We'll see; the rain falls on the just and the unjust alike.

mud

mud

[Brigid]

Hey Mud Brother,
So glad to hear of Mrs. Mud's vast improvement.  That is truly wonderful news.  I keep you both in my prayers always.

Love and hugs,

Brigid

[moonlight52]

MR Mud ,


I would like to say I am heartened at your sweet Mrs improvement .

You are a fine man .Thank you for an example of kindness and strength.

moonlight

[Hopalong]

Mud,
I'm grateful for the update too...you and Mrs. Mud are often in my thoughts.

If anything could ever show one how to be fully alive in the present...small victories, the celebration of church together, the absence of bad pain, a fall afternoon...

I don't know where you get your strength, but it's clearly real. I hope the good days are many many many more.

Blessings on both your heads, hairy or not.

Hops

[OR]

Mud, thank you for sharing your updates, so glad you have some relief surrounding your Mrs.
you and your family are in my prayers.

I have a twin brother, we were born Halloween.
He has had melanoma tumors on his back for several years.
He was giving up having them removed over and over, I begged him to go see the doctor, he did and is currently undergoing radiation treatment.
He just had his first gandchild last week, and able to celebrate another b-day with me.
I was so worried about him and didn't want to lose him wondering how to keep him motivated to take care of himself. He didn't want to be bothered, he needed to work and no time to take treatment.
Other family members asked him to go and he just kept putting off. They gave up on him, I was happy he finally listen to someone. 

Keep your spirits up, I will pray for your strength to keep Mrs. Mud motivated when she get too tired to care.

Take Care    OR


 

[Hopalong]

OR,
That must be anguishing, worrying about your twin.
I hope he gets care and gets to caring about himself.

You've done your best and he has to take it from here.
Must be very very hard to see him take those risks.

((((((OR))))))

Hops

[seastorm]

Your story sounds so real and heartbreaking. What a wonderful mom you are and how lucky your daughter is to have your empathy and support. That is what heals and helps.
Facing up to these bullying Ns is monumental and I applaud you for your courage. Asking for help and really listening and being open is a state of grace I think. There really is a spirit of giving in your story and in the help and love your received.
Thank you for sharing your story. It helps me to have the courage to keep going on my journey out of this hell of distrust and humiliation.

Seastorm