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Mother-in-law dying w/ Lung Cancer What is this ?

 
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tugs2003
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 11:13 am    Post subject: Mother-in-law dying w/ Lung Cancer Reply with quote
Hello all,
I am an emotional wreck ............ my mother-in-law is in the hospital and it is very likely that she won't be going home. We thought she may get home but it isn't looking like she will be strong enough.

Prior to her hospitalization I would go to her home each morning and make her breakfast -- that was fine until she stared to decline rapidly and I would find myself crying while getting ready for work.

In my heart I know that this is about her death -- but it is getting harder for me to go to the hospital. I haven't been able to tell anyone because I fear they won't understand.

I am a breast cancer patient. I recently began herceptin treatment. I feel good, look healthy and my prognosis is good -- but inside I am fighting to not picture myself in that hospital bed. I have had a positive attitude since my diagnosis, but this is really rocking my boat.

I keep thinking I should be able to separate her illness from mine....... I guess I just needed to vent. I also ache for her and the pain she is in and I can tell she is scared. When I hold her hand she seems to relax. And I guess I just need to focus on her and figure out a way to be strong for my husband, his sisters and our neices.

Thanks for letting me share
Debbie
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Lana8
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Location: Washington
PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 8:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Mother-in-law dying w/ Lung Cancer Reply with quote
God Bless you for even going to the hospital. It is a good thing that you feel that much love for your mother-in-law. She is scared I am sure. It is too bad that she can not be home with hospice care. Vent here all you want and keep up the good work, and take care of yourself. You are facing scary times yourself. You all are in my prayers.
Lana
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