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kimbo
SISter Elle (1669)
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# Posted: 7 Jun 2008 09:13
My mother-in-law, Ruth, got her biopsy results...its bad. She has an appointment Monday with a thoracic surgeon. He will tell us her chances of surviving surgery at her age. If she were younger it would be operable. Oncologist is scheduled for 6/23, but I feel certain they will work her in sooner.
I found this out upon coming home after being at the GASC all day. I was really exhausted and glad to be home. When my husband told me, I just broke down. I just knew she was going to have the less aggressive cancer and she'd have more time, but that's not the case. We haven't been given any timelines yet, but the family is prepared for the worst.
This 89-year old woman is still sharp as a tack, independent, active. She goes on group trips, she lives alone, she goes to concerts, and is active in women's groups. On the other hand, my grandmother is 92, widowed 5 years, has been in excrutiating pain for many years, "living" in nursing facility for 2 years, and is beginning to display dimentia. She is so tired and so ready to be with Jesus, that's all she talks about. I believe in God. Right now I'm mad at God. That's hard for me to say, and I know it's not right. But I can't help it right now.
Please pray for Ruth that she not suffer.
Pray for my husband that he will be strong, he doesn't share my faith.
Pray for my grandmother.
And pray for me to forgive.
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marliese
Vogue SISter (3019)
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# Posted: 7 Jun 2008 09:26
I am so sorry. I am not really good at subjects like this... but your feelings seem logical to me and I don't think anyone would blame you.
Life is so hard and unfair. Thinking of her and you.
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HollyCroteau
Favorite SISter (5961)
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# Posted: 7 Jun 2008 09:32
Kimbo,
I am so sorry. I feel your pain and I will keep you in my prayers. Please keep the faith and remember that God never gives us more than we can handle.
Loves!xoxoxoxox
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Heather R
Vogue SISter (3735)
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# Posted: 7 Jun 2008 09:36
your feelings are perfectly normal.
prayers for you all.
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erinrwillis
Vogue SISter (3349)
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# Posted: 7 Jun 2008 09:46
Oh Kimbo,
So sorry to hear this news. Ruth sounds like the nicest lady.... We will certainly pray for you and your family. Please keep us posted.
We're here.
erin
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Laurielynne
Haute SISter (895)
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# Posted: 7 Jun 2008 09:47
praying for all of you.
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dilnatmom
Style Addict (1316)
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# Posted: 7 Jun 2008 10:15
Pray for my husband that he will be strong, he doesn't share my faith.
So sorry for all of this on your heart! I will be praying for you and your family!
In the difference of your MIL and GM, it is sometimes hard to figure all that out but I do believe there is a lesson in it all, God does know what he is doing!
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AndreaWiebe
Model SISter (2918)
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# Posted: 7 Jun 2008 23:55
Sending lots up prayers up for you and your family.
Lots of love to you!
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TracyTN
Favorite SISter (5438)
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# Posted: 8 Jun 2008 00:01
I will pray for your family!
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mizzm
Favorite SISter (28187)
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# Posted: 8 Jun 2008 00:18
Sending prayers to your family...
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prairieWillow
Favorite SISter (15527)
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# Posted: 8 Jun 2008 00:27
with tears in my eyes...
I am keeping your family in my thoughts.
my heart aches for you.
hugs and loves
deanna
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tati
Style Addict (1023)
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# Posted: 8 Jun 2008 00:59
I so understand your anger....but I know that we suffer just as much because we are angry.
I will send all my happy thoughts and my love your way....
Family is the best thing and the hardest to loose
My love to your family
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mrsjvb
SISter Elle (1643)
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# Posted: 8 Jun 2008 01:02
sorry you're going through hard times...
i'm thinkin of you and your family
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StacyBeth
Fashion Plate (272)
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2008 09:14
Oh Kim... I am so sad to hear this news. I will continue to pray for your family. Ruth sounds like such a fun, sweet person. I am sure she is surrounded by people who just adore her! Think of the influence that she has been and will continue to be to so many! And don't you even be hard on yourself for your feelings. It is perfectly normal to be feeling like you are right now. We don't always understand the "whys" and that is so frustrating. Try to let this time of uncertainty and questioning make your faith stronger, rather than pulling you away. Have you ever read the poem "Footprints in the Sand"? I am thinking of that right now. How that there will only be one set of footprints during this part of your families life journey, not because He has left you alone, but because He is carrying you. I do believe that God is in control. Sending prayers and hugs.
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kimbo
SISter Elle (1669)
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2008 10:03
I have to thank all of you for your prayers, your words, and compassion. It means the world to me and its lifting me up.
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TKGIRLS
Vogue SISter (3178)
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2008 10:17
Praying for you all!
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