bettelou68, how are you?

TenderIsOurMight

It's been some days since you posted, and I know you've been having a rough go of it. So I thought I'd ask, how are you? Are plans in place to surgically help your back pain? How is your ankle?

I've been thinking about you, as I'm sure others have too. Wondering how you and your dear husband are doing, with the driving and the surgery. I hope you are in less pain and that you're getting help from your local doctors too. 

Please let us know how you are when you have the stamina and time. But do know we are thinking of you.

Tender

dlb823

Tender ~  Bette and I are in the same chemo group, August 08.  As you probably know, she's been having a rough time, and as of yesterday, her DH let us know that she'd been hospitalized again.  There's more info' on her CaringBridge site.  I also have her home address if anyone wants to send her a card.  Just PM me if you need it.    Deanna 

Caseysmom

Deanna:

Thank you for the update.

Laura

BonnieK

Thanks so much for your message, Deana. 

Bonnie

Caseysmom

Bette:

Thinking about you and sending prayers your way.

Lots of love and hugs

Laura

g94u67

I spoke with Bette last Thursday and she was still in the hospital having RADS to her skull and spine experiencing much pain.

Keep the prayers & love going!

Jeannine

Leah_S

Bette, I am praying for you.

Leah

TenderIsOurMight

Keeping you close in my thoughts, Bette as you fight this pneumonia. May you feel our concern and heal.

Tender

dlb823

Bette ~ I hope you're feeling much better this morning.  Thinking of you and sending healing thoughts from California, as I pray that they will have this possible pneumonia under control quickly  ~   Deanna

ibjennifer125

Praying hard here in Kentucky.

bethaib

Nov 3rd- Bette had a hard day, increase in pain (on pain pump) pain sapping her strength. Docs now know her fevers are caused by cancer tumors, there is no other infection, all blood work is within normal limits. Docs feel Bette may be too weakened from all the pain/fevers to continue the clinical trial in Virginia. We are trusting God to give us direction in our crisis.

Nov 2- Rads continue for cancer in vetebral spine and heel.

Tom has been keeping up with updates on Bette caringbridge site. Thanks Tom! I think Bette has more than one angel helping her through this time in her life : )

I hope you feel better and regain your strength quickly to continue with your trial. Thinking of you.....Beth

cakeisgreat

Before I saw this post, God had been bringing Bettelou to my mind to pray for her.  I was wondering how she was doing...now I know.  The Lord knows she needs our prayers now.  Lord, heal Bettelou!

fortunate1

Bette, I always check the Waiting Room to see if you're there. When you're not, I worry. I'm thinking of you and hoping for the very best. Loving hugs your way...

bethaib

UPDATE Nov 4th-  Tom here, it is with heavy heart, but Bette's chemo therapy was stopped, it was not working. Bette and I have decided that the clinical trial was stopped by the doctors, we have a consultation with Hospice. Bette's pain is worse and the tumors are causing fevers. Bette's wish is to have quality of life by monitoring her pain/fever. It was a hard decision and we prayed with our Pastor Gale. Hospice is about living the best quality of life. Bette may come home Friday if her pain is managed. We are praying for a miracle because we know God is in control. Bette is at peace. Love Tom & Bette

Just wanted to share the latest post .....it was hard to read this after all she has been through....

TenderIsOurMight

 Thinking of you both this morning, Bette and Tom, heavy hearted to read your post. Please let Bette know her friends here are encircling her as she battles this beast. May her doctors find a way for true pain relief, and may light shine bright on Bette to warm her and give her sustenance.

Tender

Leah_S

Bette, I am praying for you.

Leah

fortunate1

Tears and prayers for Bette and Tom.

ibjennifer125

I am aching inside over this news and I can't stop the tears from spilling over. Praying for the peace that only God can bring for this very special lady and her family.

jrgolomb

Hey, everyone, there is a request by TOM to have 1000 cards for BetteLou by Thanksgiving.  You can either PM me for the address, or look up bette's caring bridge site.  Here is what Tom wrote and requested:

Dear Friends Tom here,I have a request I want Bette to know how many people's lives she has touched. My goal is 1,000 cards by Thanksgiving,Bette needs your calls & prayers. I am Bette's biggest Fan. Let's call this operation" Mrs Huggy Bear".

Faith316

What is her caring bridge site?

dlb823

www.caringbridge.org/visit/bettedietrick 

I also have her contact info.  Not sure if it's on her CaringBridge site, but you can PM me if you'd like it.   Deanna

jrgolomb

Thanks deanna for the address.  I am never quite sure how much info I should post on this. 

Nico1012

Bump.

Nico1012

Bump

bethaib

This was posted on Nov 28th by Tom:

It is with sadness in my heart and great joy for my beloved wife Bette George Dietrick went to her heavenly reward at1:55am.   There is a bit more in the short paragraph on her caringbridge website which has a few details regarding her funeral.

My heart goes out to Tom and all of their family in this sad time. I didn't know Bette extremely well, but I felt as though she was a friend. She was such a caring and beautiful person. I will miss her.

jrgolomb

Thank you bethaib---I just read the note. 

I will miss Bette; I got to know her through other threads.  So sad.

TenderIsOurMight

Very sad tonight upon reading this. Bette demonstrated remarkable faith in her Saviour, and now she rests embraced by other angels too. May they similarly reach down and comfort Tom and the family.

Bette was a True Believer.

NYmom60

I did not know Bette very well but I found her spirit and faith so inspiring. Praying for peace and strength for Tom and Bette's family.

Monika 

lorieg

So sorry to hear about Bette....may she rest of peace.  Prayers and thoughts for Tom and her family.

flash

I'm so sorry to hear.

My condolonces to Tom.  she will be sadly missed.