Help needed with an end of life situation
I need help from a social worker type person to talk offline about a newly diagnosed end of life situation in the family. THANKS!
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I need help from a social worker type person to talk offline about a newly diagnosed end of life situation in the family. THANKS!
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Jay Lakamp, RN
503-350-1492
Thanks Patrick,
First CONGRATULATIONS on Kona! I watched the vid recap. Glad the winds weren't too bad...I liked the statement "It is what it is"!!!
I didn't reply to your reply until after your Kona race was completed. I wanted to let you focus on YOUR race with out bringing you down. Thank you for your offer to talk if I need to talk. There are not many words that can be said when a loved one is going through "end of life" stages, especially when they are "young". I can't tell you how important it is to remember our spouses that support us while pursuing our triathlon endeavors. Hug them and hug them often!
My wife has been battling uterine cancer for over a year-and-a-half. Even though she has gone through 2 surgeries, chemo, radiation and drug therapy, the cancer has invaded her neck, chest, stomach and liver. She is now heavily medicated to eleviate the pain and sleeps almost around the clock. The doctors say 6 months, but she is deteriorating very quickly.
The only thing I can say is tell your loved ones you love them in addition to hugging your wife and kids and hugging them often.
Blessings
Rich M
My wife is a Nurse Practitioner in an oncology clinic (has worked with kids and with adults) and it is a tough go for many of the people that come into the clinic. In fact, the ring bearer in our wedding, 5 years ago, passed about 2 years ago and it was difficult for us and he was not even a family member (at least not by blood).
Our sympathies and regrets go out to you both at this time, and we will keep you in prayer.
Mary
Hey Rich - This is a really tough situation to be in and I am sorry. I lost my first wife to cancer in a similar situation, where we ultimatly knew it was coming after treatment had failed, and know your situation way to well. If you want to talk to someone who has been there before you can give me a call. 214-536-9771 or email danielhimel@gmail.com
-Dan
Chris
So sorry to hear this. I am a cancer doc (brain tumor surgeon). I work with our hospice and palliative care services extensively. Do you have access to those services? They do great job, but sometimes getting access to their resources can be needlessly complex.
I am very sorry to hear this about your wife. I work in ICU's as a respiratory therapist and am often called "the guy who pulls the plug". I just lost a good friend to cancer last week, and helped his wife through some hard times. Give me a call if you need someone to chat with, or to answer questions. 319 533 5979
I am running a 5K this weekend for the American Cancer Society, I raised over $1100 with the help of EN, so If you do not mind, I would like to add your wifes name to my "in honor of" list.
I will keep you and your wife in my prayers.
Please know that many of us are thinking of you and your family at this time and will be praying for health care professionals with guiding hands, comfort for your wife and peace for you and your family.
Annie
So sorry to hear this Rich. My thoughts are with you and I'm available to talk offline if you'd care. +1 on the hospice/palliative care services. PM me if you need to chat.
Jeff
Jennifer
Thank You All for your support, prayers and kind words! Here is a picture of my angel!
Her full name: Cecile Marie Sylvie Lavoie Hamilton-Miller (Wife, Mother of our Son, Daughter and the love of my life!). I have been blest to have her as my sweetheart and my love. May all of you experience the heartfelt love that Sylvia and I had the opportunity to experience. Prayers for my mother-in-law who is having a very difficult time seeing her daughter this way. I not only was blest with a wonderful wife, but also a great mother-in-law (and from the stories I hear, this is rare!).
Rich M.