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comonboys

09-29-2008, 11:08 AM

Hello everyone,
I am just posting up quick what happened on Sunday. I was at my parents place, my mom and I were working on our horses when my dad came storming into the driveway. Apparently our cousins and my aunt were trying to get ahold of us.....
My grandma was rushed into emergency surgery last night after she collapsed with my granddaddy. During scans, a cancerous brain tumor was found. My grandmother is out of surgery now, but is still in serious condition. The doctor got as much of the tumor as possible, however they are not convinced they got it all......
Today she goes in for more scans. They will also be starting chemo and radiation on her onces she's strong enough.
Cutty and I were at the hospital with my family last night until my granddaddy sent me home. He also had me go to classes today.
I am heading back to the hospital in about 40 mins after class. I would appreciate any prayers that this extended family could send up. I am very close to my grandparents and this is very scary for me.
Thanks guys, appreciate any thoughts.
comonboys.

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Rider

09-29-2008, 11:26 AM

My thoughts are with you and your family.

fnfalman

09-29-2008, 11:27 AM

You most certainly have my best thoughts.

6doublefive321

09-29-2008, 01:13 PM

Prayers and well wishes.

t-homo

09-29-2008, 01:37 PM

My prayers are with you and your family.

m0n1

09-29-2008, 01:57 PM

chemo sucks.

prayers and best wishes from mine to yours.

Mr Lefty

09-29-2008, 03:11 PM

Not religious so wouldn't even know how to pray... but it goes with out saying you and your family is in my hopes and thoughts...

Carolina

09-29-2008, 04:58 PM

My prayers are with you and your family.

take care

JoJoYZF

09-29-2008, 05:02 PM

Good luck to your grandmother and your whole family. Hopefully the treatments will take care of everything.

smileyman

09-29-2008, 05:16 PM

Thoughts and prayers for your grandma and your family. Be strong for each other!

comonboys

09-29-2008, 06:30 PM

Not religious so wouldn't even know how to pray... but it goes with out saying you and your family is in my hopes and thoughts...

Thanks buthead..... Mental note to kick your ass when you get home again.....:whistle:

Mr Lefty

09-29-2008, 06:34 PM

me praying would be like you trying to jerk yourself off... just wouldn't have the desired results

comonboys

09-29-2008, 06:35 PM

Thanks everyone. Grams is talking now.... Everyone but me has been in to talk to her. I am waiting to talk to her after she rests. My dad said she was talking somewhat normally granted that she has a bandage around her head. But my family thanks for everyones prayers. *and those who apparently don't know how to pray, but sends good wishes*

me praying would be like you trying to jerk yourself off... just wouldn't have the desired results
ooo, the mental images..... hahahahahaha, lol.

Captain Morgan

09-30-2008, 02:47 PM

I know what you're going through as I've been in similar circumstances myself. Stay strong and spend as much time with her as you can.

comonboys

09-30-2008, 06:33 PM

I know what you're going through as I've been in similar circumstances myself. Stay strong and spend as much time with her as you can.

I am.... I left work to come back up here. Luckily my uncle is my bosses boss so, if they wouldn't let me out. There would be hell to pay.
Update:
Gram was moved out of ICU today. She's doing so much better, she's drinking and eating. Tomorrow night I am going to stay with my grandpa to keep him company.
They ran more scans this morning and found another patch of cancer on the brain. So they are pretty sure now it's now spread. They have to wait to do more tests. She will start chemo in 2 weeks.
Thanks for everyones well wishes. I am very close to my grandparents on this side as my brother and i are the only grandchildren. So this is really tough. Grandma was always there with my bumps and bruises and surgeries I had so it kills me that I can't do more for her right now.

'73 H1 Triple

09-30-2008, 07:55 PM

Prayers sent your way for both your grandparents and the rest of the family too.

My grandparents helped raise me too, I know how important they are to you.

Stay strong for both them of them, they really need a positive outlook right now :dthumb:

Jeff

DLIT

09-30-2008, 10:04 PM

Best wishes to your family.

jeeps84

10-02-2008, 11:15 PM

I know what you're going through as I've been in similar circumstances myself. Stay strong and spend as much time with her as you can.

I agree, time is to short

marko138

10-04-2008, 01:53 AM

Prayer.

comonboys

10-04-2008, 06:17 PM

Prayer.

Ahhh, marko, always able to put a smile on my face. Thanks.

marko138

10-04-2008, 06:18 PM

You're welcome.

comonboys

10-07-2008, 07:50 PM

Gunther1000

10-07-2008, 07:57 PM

10/6/2008
Hey everyone, My dad called. The doctor just came in and spoke with him and my uncle earlier. They found another lump of cancer in her lungs. This one is behind her heart so they won't operate. They give her less than 6 months to live.
I feel like someone has just completely punched me in the stomach. I had all these dreams that my Grandma would be there to watch me walk down the aisle. That she would see me in my dress and get to dance with Cutty. Now none of that will happen. Nor will she be there to see any children I may have. This freakin sucks.......
Ok, done venting...
Going back to trying to focus on doing homework

I am so very sorry to hear this.

I know what your going thru. I have delt plenty with death of loved ones and some very recently. She will be there to see you, You may not see her but you know she will be with you in your heart!

Death is always Hard for me to deal with because it is so final. No options, no time to soak it in, nothing. I feel so much for you.

Time and the strength of your family/loved ones will bring you thru this.

Please spend as much time as you can with her and ask her the things you always wanted to ask.
I wish I would have spent one more day with my grandfather... Document it or journal it and save your thoughts for your kids. Some day it will be priceless memories.

My thoughts are with you!

Mr Lefty

10-07-2008, 08:04 PM

Damn... all I can say is focus on the time you've had with her and what time you've got left.

Truth be told... the time is always to short. even if you were told she'd live for 20 years... you'd still feel the same when the time came to say goodbye.

Do your grandma a favor and don't mourn her dying until after she's gone... give her your attention and enjoy the time your spending with her now... mourn her when she's gone.

My Grandmother passed when I was in highschool... and I remember they gave her less than 3 weeks to live... at the 3 month mark she litterally screamed at our whole family that she wasn't dead yet... and to not treat her as she may go any moment... she may verywell pass at any moment... but not to mourn her until that happens... till then... "stop mope'n around like someone kicked your puppy and just enjoy the time we have left" :lol: my grandma always had a way with words... in the end... my grandma lived for 6 years... the doctors couldn't explain it other than to say it was just her will to live... I think it was she was just to stubborn to not go on her terms.

comonboys

10-07-2008, 08:12 PM

My Grandmother passed when I was in highschool... and I remember they gave her less than 3 weeks to live... at the 3 month mark she litterally screamed at our whole family that she wasn't dead yet... and to not treat her as she may go any moment... she may verywell pass at any moment... but not to mourn her until that happens... till then... "stop mope'n around like someone kicked your puppy and just enjoy the time we have left" :lol: my grandma always had a way with words... in the end... my grandma lived for 6 years... the doctors couldn't explain it other than to say it was just her will to live... I think it was she was just to stubborn to not go on her terms.

I can only hope that happens. It would mean more than anything in the world to have both my grandma and grandpa there to see me walk down that aisle...... My gram has already been kicking grandpa out at night so he gets rest. And has been diffucult to feed cause she wants grandpa to have food too. It's just sucks that I am working 3 jobs and finally graduating in December, which she has wanted to all long time. So I hope that she will be here to see that.
I just want to kick and scream to act like a complete 2 year old not getting her way....

Mr Lefty

10-07-2008, 08:19 PM

well things may work out and she may hang on... but don't hope so much that you take forgranted the time you have left. as I said before... no matter how long she lives... it'll be to soon when time comes to say goodbye.

the blessing is, knowing your time is short and that you can clear any matters you've always thought you had time for... and to ask those questions that seems to insignificant or too hard to ask.

Nothing really is gonna make this easy... but you have friends and family with you... lean on them... and support them.

VatorMan

10-07-2008, 08:46 PM

Sorry to hear this. I agree with Ebbs-cherish your moments with your loved ones. To treat them differently reminds them of whats ahead.

the chi

10-09-2008, 02:40 PM

my best wishes to you and yours in this difficult time sweetie. The guys are all right, enjoy the time you have and make sure you ask what you always wanted to know and let her know how very much you love her.

We're here for you if you need us. *hug*

JoJoYZF

10-09-2008, 02:54 PM

Very sorry to hear this comon, but like they said, enjoy youre time and always remember the time youve spent with her. I was close to my grandfather and he ended up passing away one night at the hospital after "not feeling well." No one saw it coming at all. I do wish that I couldve seen him at least one last time, but Ive always got the memories and Im convinced hes been one of the ones looking out for me for a while now.

smileyman

10-09-2008, 03:11 PM

Hmmm. This touches me very personally. Having to watch one of your loved ones suffer and die will rip you apart. But keep in mind whats best for them and how they feel about you. Nothing any of us can say will help you deal with this, but here is my advise.

Soak up every minute, don't let them see what turmoil your going thru, let them know how you feel about them and above all celebrate your relationship and their life while they are here. Keep their best interest at heart and that will help you get over the selfish part of your desire to keep them forever. For we all pass in time. Don't mourn your loss until you have a loss, then keep in mind how they would want you to feel. My grandfather would never want me to be sad for any reason...Just typing this makes me tear up, its been 7 years now. Many prayers!
Chris

comonboys

10-09-2008, 10:43 PM

Thanks everyone for your prayers and thoughts. My family and I greatly appreciate it.....
We are hoping for the best of grandma making it passed xmas. So she can see both my brother and I graduate.
She had a good day today. Yesterday wasn't so good though. She fought everyone who was trying to drill the mercury balls into her head for radiation. So they have to do basic radiation. So it won't be centralized onto the actual cancer. But it will give me more time.
I am taking a leave of absence at one of my jobs.... I figured working 3 was too much right now with 7 classes.... I want to graduate in December for my grandma so I am concentrating hard on that right now.
I have been spending as much time as i can at the hosptial however on TUesday we were told she's got 6 months at the absolute most. So time with her is even more precious. I did spend tuesday to myself and Wednesday morning, just to try and re-center myself. I am hoping I can get a ride so soon cause that will calm me down and relax me. But working at 8am til about 5 and then being at the hospital. Most nights i don't get home til after 10. And nnights are frosting and cold... Damn it......
Anyway back to studying and thank you everyone for your kind words and marko for being his smart ass self!!!!!!!!!

Gunther1000

10-10-2008, 11:41 AM

I have so much respect for you working so much and going to school.

I wish you well and hope your dealing with this the best you can.

Riding has always helped me, but try to remember to keep your emotions out of it as much as possible. I have been down that road and it ends bad. Or... in a run from the cops...

Keep your head up! Stay positive.

comonboys

10-11-2008, 02:54 PM

comonboys

10-14-2008, 05:29 PM

Update: 10-14-2008

Today grandma was supposed to move to the nursing home today. Then she was having so much pain in her legs. They did some tests, and she has a blood clot. So the moving was canceled.
I sat with Grandma for a couple hours and she was in so much pain. It brought alot of tears to my eyes. She doesn't really explain what is hurting though. She seemed very disoriented.
So i am back sitting in the hospital, I am hoping that everything goes good.