Wilbur ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Share #1 Posted May 19, 2019 Please provide a spousal update. Thinking of you both. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Share #2 Posted May 19, 2019 Here's the skinny. Last weekend WoScrapr had 2 very bad nights where she was having a hard time breathing. We finished the protocol for the Death with Dignity drugs last week. Prescription was delivered Monday. She was in terrible shape and ready to use it Tuesday. In talking with the Pallative care Dr she encouraged WoScrapr to enter Hospice. She thought Hospice would be able to control her pain and the drugs would help her breathe. So Monday we got entered. And the drugs worked pretty good to help her breathe. So she has had a pretty good week. We hope to go over to Bend on Monday for a few days. But it all is just day to day. Her bestie just left for Italy for 10 days. If I know her she will put off any decisions until she gets back. WoScrapr has a great attitude.Her socks yesterday said... I identify as a Bad Ass. In the background we put off setting up Trusts to take a bite outta taxes. So the lawyer came over to the house Monday and we signed all kinda docs. Tues through Friday I worked with Vanguard to get them set up in our accounts. There were several issues with the titling on WoScraprs account. So worked through that. Funded hers on Friday night. A bit more to wire in on Monday. We took Lil Scrapr out to dinner last week and had a talk. We laid out the way the trusts would work. WoScrapr gave him an idea of the size of our estate. All of a sudden I'm smarter than I look! And oh by the way...youngest brother died last night in Arizona from brain cancer. He was Dx almost 2 years ago. About 2 month ago I was able to run down & say goodbye. My last words to him were I love you 4 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 19, 2019 Share #3 Posted May 19, 2019 @Scrapr, this brought tears to my eyes. I wish you both peace. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scrapr ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Popular Post Share #4 Posted May 19, 2019 I feel a bit guilty as at 3:00 am and she was having trouble with her breathing she asked me if it was "time". I told her I think so. It hurt so much to see her suffering. But I gave up on her. If that makes sense.She is with us for a bit longer. Still spunky. I have much to learn from her still 3 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted May 19, 2019 Thank you Scrapr. WoS is a tough little cookie we can all learn from. Wishing you both well. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Share #6 Posted May 19, 2019 Sending hugs to you both and keeping you in my prayers.... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Share #7 Posted May 19, 2019 Whelp WOLJ isn’t out of the woods yet. She got the results of her day of scans. The lesion on her brain appears to be gone but she now has lesions on her liver and lymph nodes. The bones are still involved but appear stable. They are changing her medication again. They plan on starting another round of chemo but are waiting the results of a biopsy. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 19, 2019 Share #8 Posted May 19, 2019 41 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Whelp WOLJ isn’t out of the woods yet. She got the results of her day of scans. The lesion on her brain appears to be gone but she now has lesions on her liver and lymph nodes. The bones are still involved but appear stable. They are changing her medication again. They plan on starting another round of chemo but are waiting the results of a biopsy. This too makes me so very sad. I wish the both of you peace. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Share #9 Posted May 19, 2019 You and your families are troopers. It's hard reading it all. While it's part of life, pain and suffering suck. I am really sorry you guys are going through this. Stay strong but it's ok to sob too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Share #10 Posted May 19, 2019 We are keeping the medical professionals in the latest in pleasure boats. I have a big eye exam tomorrow morning, all the computer testing and photos and then the super dialation where they attach a microscope to my eye. They skipped this test the last four times I was in but warned me no skipping this time. Tuesday I get the stitches out of my face from the skin cancer removal. Wednesday I see the surgeon hopefully for the final follow up visit. Not sure about that, my PCP ordered blood work and found me anemic again. The rest of the week will be taking my wife for treatments. I want to go kayaking. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Share #11 Posted May 19, 2019 ^^^ Egad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted May 19, 2019 Health changes plans for us all at various times. I am glad you are all handling your situations well. We are all here for you. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted May 20, 2019 Share #13 Posted May 20, 2019 3 hours ago, wilbur said: Health changes plans for us all at various times. I am glad you are all handling your situations well. We are all here for you. Amen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 20, 2019 Share #14 Posted May 20, 2019 Loving, caring, brave. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted May 20, 2019 Share #15 Posted May 20, 2019 I've written several posts here and I've erased several. It seems that there is little I can say. Be strong, carry on. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 20, 2019 Share #16 Posted May 20, 2019 3 hours ago, maddmaxx said: I've written several posts here and I've erased several. It seems that there is little I can say. Be strong, carry on. It's really hard to say anything deeper than the trite things we say -- often reduced to during times like these. We all feel it, most of us really care about what these folks are going through, we all wish it could be different -- and yet saying anything more than 'Our thoughts are with you' or 'May God comfort you' are about the best we can do during these hard and sensitive times. I really hate to read that our friends scrapr and LJ going through this. Two great guys. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted May 20, 2019 Share #17 Posted May 20, 2019 28 minutes ago, Dottie said: It's really hard to say anything deeper than the trite things we say -- often reduced to during times like these. We all feel it, most of us really care about what these folks are going through, we all wish it could be different -- and yet saying anything more than 'Our thoughts are with you' or 'May God comfort you' are about the best we can do during these hard and sensitive times. I really hate to read that our friends scrapr and LJ going through this. Two great guys. Well said, and ditto. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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