I usually put something like this on the religious channel, but I wanted all of you to read this.
This is one of the toughest emails I have ever written. Bear with me I hope I can make myself understood.
I am still trying to digest what the doctors told us this morning.
Mom has cancer of the bone (maybe leukemia) and now her kidneys are shutting down and she is trying to decide if she will do dialaysis.
The bone marrow test has not been finished, we are still waiting for that to come back.and they did a test on her today a sonargram of her kidneys.
She is a sick lady and decisions are being made. I went across to the library here in Topeka to email all of you.
I don't have a cell phone and my money is very tight. I have no idea when I will go home.
One of you Longton people let Pastor Dave know about this;, ammie, Casandra or you or someone else will need to do the bulletin.
If I am home by Friday I will do it.but I am not planning on it.
Right now mom is in room 668. If they do dialaysis she will be moved to another room.
I am (last night and tonight staying at my brothers. email is mbates3@cox.net
and phone number is 785 246 1266; cell phone (Diana's)785 554 2414
Right now I really don't know what is going to happen. I know that her time with us is short. we will know more when the tests all get back.
I will email you all again when I have news. ...she enjoys having us all with her.
This is a whole new expierence for us.........but we are learning how to walk together.
Keep us in your prayers....
If you want, respond to yahoo.......since I am away from sktc.
I will try to answer them when I have the time.
God bless you.
Judy
Our prayers go with you and your family.
Judy..although it is hard for you.. it has to be comforting to know that God is the driver on her journey.. HE will know when its time for him to take her home..
Please take this time to visit with her about all the wonderful memories that you have ..and the love you share together.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Judy, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Teresa is so right in the fact that love heals a lot of wounds and the magic words,
" I love you, Mom" are the most magical of all.
May the decisions that are made be the ones she wants you all to abide by, and let God do the rest.
Bless you and yours, and may the surrounding love of others help you though this heart troubling time.
Sending love across the miles.
Jo
Judy -
You have my prayers. It is so good, though, that you are able to be there.
You can, however, still check your sktc mail. Go here: http://www.sktmainstreet.com/ and log in.
Good luck.
Judy, I pray for strength for you and your mother. I know that she is fortunate to have you with her.
Praying for you, Judy.
Bless your heart.
Prayers from here Judy, God bless all of you.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
I am praying for you and your family Judy. If you need anything, please let me know!
Our prayers are with you and your mom, Judy. May the good Lord bless you and keep you.
Larry and Dianne j
Judy, my prayers are with you and your mom. My mom was hit by a car a few years ago and even now that she is sill living I was left with a mom that is unaware of the world around her. There is so much I wish I had said to her before the accident. I have to agree with Jo make sure you tell her I love you Mom. My prayers are with you.
Love and prayers
David
My prayers are with you
I am so fortunate; after my sister was killed in a car accident my Mom was stricken with the realization that she did not say that she loved her the last time she saw her. After that, I never parted from my Mom that she didn't say I love you as I was leaving. Even after her stroke, before the disastrous brain swelling occurred, she told me she loved me as I was leaving the room. Therefore her very last words to me were 'I love you', a priceless memory. And David I am sorry about your Moms' tragedy, there is nothing anyone can say to relieve the pain of losing your Mother.
Thank you all so much for your prayers. This has been the toughest battle I have ever done.
Cancer was a walk in the park; I have been reliving my son's death and I don't know which is
the worse, losing a son or saying good bye to my mom.
If I had my choice, neither would occur.
But, I don't know God's will.........I do know my family are believers. I had always has my doubts.
This has sure brought out the good in my family; and some times the not so good.
Emotions are just about bottomed out.
Mom (as of last night) was placed on comfort care. All the tests show that altho if she were 50 and the cancer
could be treated, with all mom's health problems and her being 88+ it just wouldn't be nice to prolong her death.
She has been in and out of a coma for the past two days, she hears (and we can read her face) but she can't move or talk
and to cap it off she has had either a stroke or the cancer is in her brain. We are not doing any more tests.
So all tubes have been removed except the pic-line and the catather..............and they are just keeping her comfortable.
We don't know how long God will leave mom here...but we do know it is His time.
My dad is going to pieces. He is standing strong......but as he is a very bad arthritis and athasm patient...........he stands or leans
on the side of mom and isn't resting.........or eating.
We all have lost weight.
So, I am heading out to the hospital in a little bit. Oh, want to hear a piece about a country gal in the big city. First night I went the wrong way on a one way street.....thank God no one was about (9 at night) the next night I could not get out of the garage, I kept going around and around. Then yesterday morning going to the hospital, I ran a red light and a nice young police man was at that corner and gave me the prettiest ticket.
First one in my life, EVER and altho he was polite and nice, he still game me a ticket that will take 169 out of my pocket. The money is growing tighter and tighter.
My brother and sisters just shake their heads and wonder just who I am..................."just a redneck sir" just a redneck. I waited this morning till daylight maybe that will help.
Ok, I need to get. Thank you for the prayers..........and please if you will pray that I don't wind up in jail or ?????
God bless you all.
Judy
Bless your heart, Judy. Stay strong, and know that we are all praying for you and yours.
This brings back so many memories for me. My Mama was 33 days away from being 88 years of age, and had laid in the hospital
in a coma state for 5 days. Per her wishes we took off all life support and God gave us 5 days with her, so we could tell her over and over how much we loved her and how wonderful she had been to us all of our lives, then he took her home. I miss her every day.
Blessing be to you.
Jo
Judy, I feel so badly for you. So many of us have gone through something similar with parents that you have lots of people who know and care very much. I truly believe God is holding her hand now and will give her a little tug one of these days to guide her home, to meet up with those who have gone before. Palliative care is a wonderful thing. I suspect they will give her just enough morphine to keep her pain free, although every case if different. You know to talk to her and hug her and tell her she meant something in your lives.
When Al's Mom was in a similar situation she was at home, and when the time was close, Al's father held her hand and told her it was alright, she could go. He said he would be OK and she slipped away. All of you, please try to eat and try to keep up your strength. Don't let the traffic ticket get you down. But, try to concentrate on your driving if you must drive.You might be a little distracted. ( ya think? ) We don't want to have anything else happen! You all remain in our hearts and prayer. Keep in touch when you can.
Al and Di
Yes Judy. Diane put it so well and I won't repeat, but we are keeping you in our prayers.
Joanna
You are so very much in our prayers.
It is also a blessing that you are able to be there. The pain is intense right now, but you will reap the benefits in years to come.
My heart is filled with pain for you. My prayer is that the mightiest angels come to wrap your family in their wings, to give you all strength during this sad time.
I relate to your losing a son and now your mom and even the dialysis. Prayer always help but the thing that's carried me thru is giving it to God. That in turn lets you give to your Mom. Love and prayers
I relate to your losing a son and now your mom and even the dialysis. Prayer always help but the thing that's carried me thru is giving it to God. That in turn lets you give to your Mom. Love and prayers
It may be posted somewhere else on here, but I didn't find it. Judy's Mother passed away Sunday aftrnoon just a little past noon. Funeral services are pending.
I'm so sorry to hear that.
Judy, I am so sorry for your loss but so glad you were able to be with her while she was able to know you were there.
You are in our thought and prayers. God Bless.
I'm sorry for your loss Judy
Your mama is safe at home.. Happy and comfortable once again.
Now the healing process begins for those left behind...
You have many friends Judy sending you healing prayers..
Judy, please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother. There are no words that can be printed to ease your pain of loss, but know that your many friends are thinking of you and have you in prayer. Mose Sincerely, Flo
Judy,
I am so sorry for your loss, but having lost my mother to leukemia also, I know the pain and suffering associated with that disease which no one should have to endure. May your mother rest in peace with no more suffering, and may the love and concern from family and friends help you deal with your grief.
Karen I.
I am sending you prayers and strength, Judy...Hang in there!