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It's been a while. I was hoping to spend time in the galleries here and put together an entry for the contest, but I'm not sure I'll have the energy or the time. I just feel I need to explain why I've been so quiet of late.
About a month ago. my one son-in-law, Tim, went to a smaller hospital with what he thought was heart palpitations. They cleared him of that, but then he mentioned that a few days before that his face went numb. They immediately assumed stroke and proceeded with scans of his brain. They found he had 2 lesions on his frontal lobe and sent him to a hospital with neurosurgery capacity. After the surgery to get a biopsy, the pathology report confirmed that the lesions were Oligodendrogliomas (a kind of cancerous tumor) tumors. They were removed about 8 days later by a neurosurgeon. This all went on over a period of 3+ weeks. I divided my time between our home for a few days and staying at their house for several days at a time to get the kids off to school, keep the home fires burning so my daughter could spend her days in the hospital with him. Surgery was successful, the tumors were removed although he will have to get scans every 6 months for the rest of his life.
We're talking about a man who is only 42 years old and insanely physically fit. They both are, they both workout daily. They have a full gym and a Peloton in their basement. They eat really, really healthy food, neither smoke, they do not drink much except on holidays or the occasional beer. Their kids are 7 and 10.
Last night my daughter Dara sent me a text in the early evening. She had to call an ambulance because Tim was in so much pain he was screaming. She was at the ER with the kids until nearly 1 am at which point they told her he was being admitted. He has blood clots in both lungs. His father is in the same hospital recently diagnosed with leukemia and he's had a stroke as well.
The fucking shit just keeps coming.
I'm going back up today for a couple of days, then back home, then possibly back up again. I don't know what the fuck is going to happen. I'm just trying to keep it together for her, the kids and him. Understand, if you reply to this thread, it's greatly appreciated, though I might not read it right away, or even reply right away.
Thanks for "listening", so to speak.
About a month ago. my one son-in-law, Tim, went to a smaller hospital with what he thought was heart palpitations. They cleared him of that, but then he mentioned that a few days before that his face went numb. They immediately assumed stroke and proceeded with scans of his brain. They found he had 2 lesions on his frontal lobe and sent him to a hospital with neurosurgery capacity. After the surgery to get a biopsy, the pathology report confirmed that the lesions were Oligodendrogliomas (a kind of cancerous tumor) tumors. They were removed about 8 days later by a neurosurgeon. This all went on over a period of 3+ weeks. I divided my time between our home for a few days and staying at their house for several days at a time to get the kids off to school, keep the home fires burning so my daughter could spend her days in the hospital with him. Surgery was successful, the tumors were removed although he will have to get scans every 6 months for the rest of his life.
We're talking about a man who is only 42 years old and insanely physically fit. They both are, they both workout daily. They have a full gym and a Peloton in their basement. They eat really, really healthy food, neither smoke, they do not drink much except on holidays or the occasional beer. Their kids are 7 and 10.
Last night my daughter Dara sent me a text in the early evening. She had to call an ambulance because Tim was in so much pain he was screaming. She was at the ER with the kids until nearly 1 am at which point they told her he was being admitted. He has blood clots in both lungs. His father is in the same hospital recently diagnosed with leukemia and he's had a stroke as well.
The fucking shit just keeps coming.
I'm going back up today for a couple of days, then back home, then possibly back up again. I don't know what the fuck is going to happen. I'm just trying to keep it together for her, the kids and him. Understand, if you reply to this thread, it's greatly appreciated, though I might not read it right away, or even reply right away.
Thanks for "listening", so to speak.
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Am sorry to hear this friend, life can be a shit to say the least. Vent all you need. I can sympathise with much of your sentiment at the moment.
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My thoughts are with you and your beloved ones.
Crossing my fingers and wishing all the best for your son-in-law.
Crossing my fingers and wishing all the best for your son-in-law.
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very grueling experience to go through, I give you and the loved ones the power of might and peace.
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I'm really sorry to hear what is happening to you and your family. I thought about what to say for little while, and perhaps lean on my own experiences with the ironies of life and suffering that is virtually inevitable. But it all feels hollow, because I know it felt hollow when I was on the receiving end. Optimism especially sometimes comes across like a slap in the face. And no, we do not remember years later, when everyone does come out stronger in some ways because of the suffering, those optimistic words we heard when we were literally in hell.
I'm really sorry. In the past, these were odd stories, but nowadays they have become an everyday experience in some ways. It is definitely in our food, the things we put in our bodies. Call me crazy, but I cannot explain it. I am old enough to remember when it was not this way. Stay strong, not just for you, but for your loved ones.
I'm really sorry. In the past, these were odd stories, but nowadays they have become an everyday experience in some ways. It is definitely in our food, the things we put in our bodies. Call me crazy, but I cannot explain it. I am old enough to remember when it was not this way. Stay strong, not just for you, but for your loved ones.
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I truly hope he makes a speedy recovery and some luck comes your way. Best regards to all of you.
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I'm so sorry you, and your family, are going through this. Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
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Thank you all so much. It's been a rough go of it, that's for sure. I appreciate the support, more than I can say!!
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UPDATE: Thank you all for your kind words and support. It is greatly appreciated. Tim is doing much better, his body is absorbing the clots and no new ones have formed. They are doing a procedure today to check his heart and if all is well, he'll be coming home in the next day or 2. He still has to recover fully from the brain surgery, but at least now he gets the opportunity to do that. If all is well with the procedure, I'll be going home today to play catch up on everything around the house.
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Beautiful Misfits
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Tue, Oct 14Such a relief!
Still crossing fingers and sending more best wishes, all he needs and you all together needs to stay strong and win the fight!
Still crossing fingers and sending more best wishes, all he needs and you all together needs to stay strong and win the fight!
UPDATE: Tim is home, and recovering. Thankfully they have decided to get a second opinion at one of the best cancer centers on the east coast. I'm so glad, I was hoping they would do that.
I've been home since Wednesday, but busy catching up on grocery shopping, cleaning, etc. My dog sheds like mad; not as bad as our Great Pyr did, but still bad enough, lol.
I did make a contest entry over the last 2 nights, but I'm not sure I'm happy with it yet. Horror is so far outside of my box, it ain't funny! Anyway, thank you all for your support and your comment. I was really suprised by the responses and every single one was much appreciated.
Hopefully, things will get back to some semblance of normal now.
I've been home since Wednesday, but busy catching up on grocery shopping, cleaning, etc. My dog sheds like mad; not as bad as our Great Pyr did, but still bad enough, lol.
I did make a contest entry over the last 2 nights, but I'm not sure I'm happy with it yet. Horror is so far outside of my box, it ain't funny! Anyway, thank you all for your support and your comment. I was really suprised by the responses and every single one was much appreciated.
Hopefully, things will get back to some semblance of normal now.
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