Prayers needed

[locolobo56]

I know I haven't Logged in and done much posting since I became a member a few years ago but I'm in need of some divine intervention now and hoping the members here can put in a good word.
A couple weeks ago my father, who is 83 yrs old,was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. His doctors have told him that the only thing they can do is to make his life as comfortable as possible for what time he has left and he has resigned himself that he will die sometime in the very near future. I have done some research and there are some things that can be done to prolong his life that would not be too hard on him,physically, and that should be covered by Medicare/ Tex. state retiree insurance. Kinda like he has accepted the docs diagnosis and he will die soon. I would like to see him fight this.
He has been a big influence in my life and it is hard to see him "accept " that he will die soon without fighting for a little more time.
So I am asking for some prayers from the SW Forum crew. And this may be as much for me as it is for him as I would like to help him stay around as long as possible. Thanks in advance for any help/intervention y'all can give. Lobo

 

[bamabiker]

Prayers sent for him and you.

 

[gman51]

My suggestion is just talk with your dad getting to know him even more. Your dad has accepted what will happen possibly soon or who knows maybe not so soon. Your not accepting it doesn't make his time left any more comfortable.
A friend of mine is going through the same thing with her 91 year old mother. It is hard but it is part of life we have to accept.
My parents passed away just a year between them. Yes it is hard but those that passed surely wouldn't want us to keep living in sorrow.
I pray that the family feels comfort and peace during this hard time.

 

[timn8er]

Prayers sent for your Dad & you...

 

[ialefty2]

Prayers sent for You and your Dad.

 

[pawncop]

Liver cancer claimed the life of my mother in law. She had an aggressive form and the chemotherapy was very hard on her. We went one (1) round. The side effects were quite harsh.

You have prayer from Texas for strength, peace, and comfort during this difficult time.

FWIW she was not in a lot of discomfort but I do not wish this on anyone.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Hi, this is Rusty's wife here. He asked me to respond as I spent years in Palliative care.
Some folks give up and become depressed which is hard for the families. Some try to fight it and the treatment just becomes unbearable. Yet others, with a glad heart, wish it to be over because terminal cancer can be excruciating and they don't want their days filled with misery or their loved ones to watch them suffer.

My mom passed 10 months ago and until she "let go" she was in agony and knew it was hard for her family to endure. Her passing, thanks to Hospice,was peaceful and I praise God for that.

The aim of Palliative care is to try to remove pain and stress from their lives. A patient in a state of comfort is easier on the immediate family as well.

My heart aches for what you all are facing but trust heavily in Him to see you through it.

With love; Ruthie

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

Prayers for Dad and family.

 

[daniel lawecki]

prayers sent

 

[bigwheelzip]

Prayers sent for your dad and his loved ones.

In your area, M.D. Anderson is one of the best facilities for cancer care.
Along with medical treatment and advice, they may offer the services of a social worker, specialized in your families situation. It can be very helpful to discuss this phase of life with them.

 

[Delta Expatriate]

Prayers have been sent for both your father, and you.

 

[gustmez1]

Prayer and thoughts are with you both.

 

[ACORN]

Offering prayers from Pittsburgh!

 

[JayFramer]

Prayers sent.

 

[GUNMIKE]

Prayer

Prayers sent for both.

 

[robvious]

Prayers sent for all... peace of mind and heart at a time of distress...

I am done with one round of radiation... colon/rectal cancer removal surgery... and almost done with second round of chemo... (last one hopefully)... it is apparent to me now that the quality of life is more important than the quantity of life... and I just turned 50... hopefully for you the time remaining, big or small, is one of peace... it is not in our hands...

 

[da gimp]

Prayers from Missouri from someone fighting cancer too...

Two of our friends have grandkids fighting cancer, one a 13 year old boy, who has the same type of cancer I have, in the same organs too, now in remission after surgery, radiation & chemo & another is a nearly 3 year old lil girl who is in remission..

When I see these two lil angels fighting each day to live, it sure brings it home to me all the wonderful things our Lord has given me...


Tell your pop to take his pain meds before the pain gets bad... and he'll find that he needs to take less of it than if he tries to chase it when it gets bad before he takes any meds. have him try a time release 12 hour med with using another med for breakthrough pain..

This will let him be able to keep doing his hobbies & household chores without being over medicated.
His oncology docs should be taking care of this... having bad pain is very depressing emotionally...There is no reason he should be suffering.

get your pop doing what he can with the all of his kids/grandkids.. teaching them and sharing his life's story & family history.. I learned some wonderful & humorous family stories from my paternal grandmother in the last years of her life..I'm sure he has similar ones for you guys...

 

[DeathGrip]

Prayers sent.