A sad day. New Update post #81

[Ghost Magnum]

My youngest daughter Sarah's MIL, Deana, was diagnosed four months ago with a very aggressive form of brain cancer. She was at work on the computer and suddenly forgot how to type. Her debilitation was rapid and painful. The last few weeks, her appearance had become so bad that her husband would not let children in to see her. There are some images kids can live without.

She left us this morning.

Deana was only 49, much too young, and Steve, her husband is 53 and wracked with grief.

I couldn't build a better son-in-law than Ray. After a 6 year hitch with The Corps, including a combat tour, he came out focused, driven and sure of himself. Unlikely me and his dad, he has never been overtly affectionate and he is having a hard time dealing with his feelings and the array of emotions coming from those around him. He is already starting to withdraw into himself.

We have Sarah and Ray's kids, Anna(3) and Ian(7) with us right now and Ian is inconsolable.

I believe in the power of prayer and the comfort that comes from community so I ask for support, which I will share with them, on behalf of a lot of folks that really need it.

I do appreciate it.

That's horrible. Sorry for you loss.

 

[ParadiseRoad]

 

[GaryS]

May her memory be a blessing to you.

 

[walkin jack]

How sad. At least it wasn't as long and drawn out as a lot of patients must endure. Prayers up or acceptance and peace for friends and family.

 

[pittpa]

Too young. My condolences to you and your extended family. May I ask what specific type of brain cancer took someone so quickly, if you know?. My GF's son age 43 was diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer 19 months ago.


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[kwselke]

You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

Praying for you and your family. God is your strength and consolation. Turn to Him and pour your heart out to Him, only He can ease the pain.

We love you and the family and will hold you up in our prayers.

Leon

 

[mg357]

Prayers from Washington Illinois as i cancer patient myself i know first hand that it has no conscience and it does not care, and having it and dying from it sucks.

 

[diegobxr]

Your post was heart-wrenching, sir.
Nothing I can say will alleviate your pain. I'm just a stranger on a forum, but I hate that this things happen and I am sincerely sorry for your and your family's grief.
She will be with you forever. Stay strong. Give much love to those kids.

 

[straightshooter1]

Prayers sent for your whole family, Rusty.

Bob

 

[American1776]

Sincere condolences. Very sorry to hear about this.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

 

[ky wonder]

heart felt prayers for all

 

[wilkoi]

Prayers inbound.

 

[Pete99004]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

Pete99004

 

[Rustyt1953]

We all want to thank you folks for the heartfelt support. It was most welcomed.

The last few days have reaffirmed what I have long held; If you live your life being kind, amiable and non judgmental, you will never be alone or lack loved ones to stand with you.

This was the case with Deana and is for all the families and friends involved. The outpouring of tenderness and confidence that our future is not of this world brought assurance and comfort to those most affected.

I wish I could accurately convey the warmth that I felt at having been privy to all of this.

Steve, Ray and Ian, have opened the flood gates and let it all go. They have come to grips and are doing much better and I choose to believe that kind comments and prayers, from folks like you, led them to that place.

So, again, thank you.

 

[Targets Guy]

Prayers sent. Terrible terrible news.

 

[texmex]

Thoughts and prayers. We honor the departed by being honorable ourselves.

 

[4506517]

I will send up a prayer tonight for you and the families.
Remember, He is walking beside you in your time of need.
Cherish her memory......She is looking down on you all.

 

[shouldazagged]

You know how to reach me, Rusty.