Need Prayers and a thank you to the Huddle

[teeray]

I usually don't do things like this but basically need to vent. My step dad is dying. He was diagnosed pancreatic cancer over a year ago so I feel fortunate that he has made it this long, but it has now started to spread and vital organs are starting to malfunction. I was just with him these last few days. He was hanging in there but clearly struggling but he was still making plans for one last big get together with the family in October. I just got back home and within hours of walking in the door he has been rushed to the hospital.

My mother is the only one down there to care for him when us children cannot be there (they live on the Crystal Coast) She is in complete denial, is depressed, and has basically turned a borderline useless alcoholic. She is supposed to be taking care of him but some days she doesn't even get out of bed. It has created resentment toward her throughout both families, ours and his. As his health declines so does hers. She has developed acute asthma and at times has trouble breathing.

This has been a tough time for me and my family. Those of you that are religious I ask for your prayers for my family, and those that are not please just send us quiet wishes of strength for him and my mom.

Also want to thank you guys and gals on the Huddle. This place is always a welcome distraction. Arguing about Cam Newton or talking poo about Rivera is always a way to get my mind off of real problems. No matter if we go 0-16 there is always more important things (although losing fugging heartbreakers like last week is rough on the nerves as well). But this place always give me something to laugh about or debate about and that is always welcome.

Again, I don't usually do threads like this but am just venting off some emotion as I await to hear back from the folks at the hospital. Hopefully he will be back to his house by Sunday because he still enjoys cheering on the Panthers.

Thanks and sorry this is so long and glum. Go Panthers!

[Cat]

Dude that's tough. Thinking about you. I hope it all turns out as good as possible. I hope your mom can overcome this.be strong and there for your momma.

[pstall]

you got it man. being there for people is as good as you can do. nothing wrong with that.

[Hawk]

stay strong teeray and whether it's here at the huddle or elsewhere....distractions from life can be a very powerful thing....use them, just don't abuse them!!!!!

 

 

oh...and if that doesn't help.....porn!  porn always help

[jasonluckydog]

you have my prayers man..

 

 

I hate cancer with a fuging passion

as advance as we become we need to find a perm, cure for this poo.

 

when my mom died she wanted donations to the ACS and not flowers.

[JPPT1974]

So sorry to hear that. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As really so sorry to hear that. I have had family with cancer as one of my maternal aunts died of cancer back in May. And my nephew and brother have had and beat testicular cancer.

[TheRed]

You are one of the better posters here teeray.

I'm sorry to hear about this for you and your family. Tough situation all around. Try to keep your chin up.

[Mr. Scot]

Sorry to hear it Tee.  Prayers from me.

[PhillyB]

man that's rough, sorry to hear dude. keep us updated and vent as often as you need

[Doyle]

I also lost my stepdad to cancer.  Almost identical situation as yours.  All I can tell you is after going through this you will be a much stronger person.

[Guest]

I'm really sorry to hear about that Teeray.  Hang in there, do the best you can for your dad and your mom, and for yourself from time to time too.. 

[Anybodyhome]

My thoughts are with you, brother. As a survivor and someone who's dealt with the C in more ways than most, I know what you're going through.

 

Might I suggest hospice assistance to help provide care? And Mom needs to get help, too. The emotional and physical burden of caring for him is obviously too much.

[TylerDurden]

Prayers are with you and yours Tee. Stay strong and vent often man.

[teeray]

My thoughts are with you, brother. As a survivor and someone who's dealt with the C in more ways than most, I know what you're going through.

Might I suggest hospice assistance to help provide care? And Mom needs to get help, too. The emotional and physical burden of caring for him is obviously too much.

Yes. Hospice will be coming as soon as he leaves the hospital.