Confessions of a hospice patient

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  • sushanna1
    sushanna1 Member Posts: 764
    edited September 2009

    Amber,

    Thanks so much for the update.  How wonderful that you were able to attend your son's track meet. 

    Sue

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  • hollyann
    hollyann Member Posts: 2,992
    edited September 2009

    Amber, thinking of you always.......You are such an inspiration to us all........

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  • Brendatrue
    Brendatrue Member Posts: 1,830
    edited September 2009

    Amber--I am happy for you and your family sharing meaningful times together. I hope that more effective pain control will help you to have even more of those special times. I can only imagine how challenging it must be to hear your nurse talk of weeks when you want months, and how challenging it must be to work toward acceptance and peace while also hoping for more time with your loved ones. Thanks for sharing, and please remember how much caring support is being offered to you from so many of us. You will remain in my thoughts, and I will continue to hold hope for you having a good quality of life and as much time with your family as possible.

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  • lovinmomma
    lovinmomma Member Posts: 1,879
    edited September 2009

    Amber. I am praying for you and so glad you were able to see your son.

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  • Caseysmom
    Caseysmom Member Posts: 507
    edited September 2009

    Amber:

    Keeping you and your family in my  prayers.

    Hugs

    Laura

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  • dreamwriter
    dreamwriter Member Posts: 3,255
    edited September 2009

    I am so glad that you were there to cheer for your son.  These last minutes are so so precious.  For you and for them.

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  • heatherpalmerton
    heatherpalmerton Member Posts: 2,247
    edited September 2009

    Amber, It is so nice to hear from you, you are truly an angel, your grace and dignity inspires me so. Your honesty gives me such a new perspective on how to deal being a stage 4 patient. I pray for you that this journey to the heavins above will have the bells ringing and the angels singing upon us all. Thank you for being so strong, because of your strength you give me so much more. Heather

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited September 2009

    Amber. What a blessing you are to our community at large. What a hero. We take great pride in your decision & resolve to be there with your family. May they see the perfect timing of our Compassionate Creator over the time ahead.

    What a joy for you to have witnessed the milestone of your son's run. What confidence it must give you to see him succeeding. You have prepared your children well for the race ahead of them.

    Thank you for taking the time and energy to post to us. Your candor is such a gift.

    We will continue to pray that your pain is managed well and that you are given every good gift during your remaining time here with us on Planet Earth. We trust deep in our hearts that you will make a superb guardian angel for your children, all of the days of their lives.

    We know that when you make it to heaven you will join all of the committes that oversee breast cancer's progress toward the cure. You'll use your spunk to spice things up -- and we'll give the credit to your stirring the pot up there.

    Know that we as a community will be available to your biological family to listen to their feelings and to offer a shoulder to cry on or a hand to hold, should they ever need one.  

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

    xx00xx00xx00xx00xx

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  • Fitztwins
    Fitztwins Member Posts: 7,969
    edited September 2009

    praying for months and months my friend.

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  • wackyjackie
    wackyjackie Member Posts: 669
    edited September 2009

    Amber,

    So great to hear from you.  I am so happy you got to see your son!!!!  Weeks, Months.....I pray for longer than that for you.  Peace and happiness in your heart.

    Lots of hugs, Jackie

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  • JeninMichigan
    JeninMichigan Member Posts: 2,974
    edited September 2009

    Amber

    Praying that God blesses you with months.   You posts are just so beautiful.   I cry for you as I know you are so torn and I know you want to be there longer for your family.   But you have made a courageous and peaceful decision to live out the rest of your life being able to to function and enjoy what you have left.    I pray that you get your meds situated so that you are pain free.   Thank you for sharing with us.

    Keeping you close in heart in prayer and thoughts

    Jennifer

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  • hollyann
    hollyann Member Posts: 2,992
    edited September 2009

    Good morning Amber.........Thinking of you as always and wishing and praying you are as comfortable as you can be......Thank you for being in my life as you have been...You have been an insoriation and you continue to be an inspiration with each and every post I see.......You are a very special sister to all of us........Sending much love and prayers to you, dear Amber......

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited September 2009

    Sending prayers this morning.

    Asking for compassion and mercy to rain down upon your story.

    Asking that your pain be managed & your time with the family be filled with wonder.

    xx00xx00xx00xx00xx

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited September 2009

    New prayers for a new day.

    I just learned that today is 09-09-09. I think that's just so lovely a thought.

    Hope that it brings you a smile, Amber.

    Prayers continue for your strength. I ask for miracles, too. I rejoice in the miracles around you -- like the cross country observation. That's a lovely miracle to witness.

    xx00xx00xx00xx

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  • badbabe56
    badbabe56 Member Posts: 46
    edited September 2009

    Amber, I dont believe I have ever spoken with you, I have met so many in chat over the years and every person with a different story, some I was drawn to, others I struggled with their decisions, having said that, as I grew within, I learnt to listen and now feel blessed to be able accept every persons decision as just that, it is not my life and everyone is different. I have just experienced a close friend pass away with dignity and surrounded in love and in no pain, still mentally functioning to his fullest, and pray this for you Amber. Everyday with a person we love is a bonus and am sure you son will go through life being so much richer for having had you in his life. I wish you peace through your transition period, and hold you in my prayers.

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited September 2009

    Morning Amber.

    Sending prayers.

    xx00xx00xx00xx

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited September 2009

    Thinking of you today Amber. Sending hugs and prayers your way for you and your family. I hope today is as pain-free as possible and you're able to enjoy some sweet moments with your family.

    (((( gentle hugs))))

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  • dlb823
    dlb823 Member Posts: 9,430
    edited September 2009

    I think of you and pray for you many times each day, Amber.  May love and peace continue to fill your days.   Your strength and courage have made such a lasting impression on me.  Love to you, dear bc-sister-friend ~  Deanna

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  • saint
    saint Member Posts: 1,877
    edited September 2009

    Continued prayer for you & yours....the candle still burns. HUGS

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  • hollyann
    hollyann Member Posts: 2,992
    edited September 2009

    Strength and courage, dear Amber.......You personifi grace and dignity and we all miss you here......

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited September 2009

    Amber, so happy to hear you went to see your sons meet!  I hope you can make it to many more.  I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. May God bles you all.

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited September 2009

    Thinking of you & sending you prayers.

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

    xx00xx00xx00xx00xx

    (((((((((((((((((((((((((((Amber))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited September 2009

    Amber--thinking of you today. Wondering if you're able to venture outside. What's the weather like in your neck of the woods. I'm in the South, so it's pretty hot and humid. Sure hope you're able to enjoy a nice cool breeze and some beautiful sunshine for a while.

    (((( gentle hugs ))))

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  • luvtotravel
    luvtotravel Member Posts: 933
    edited September 2009

    Amber,

    You are in so many people's prayers.  You have surrounded us with your courage, serenity and dignity.  You truly are an example of "Be still and know that I am God"

    God bless you and your family

    Lydia

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  • Fitztwins
    Fitztwins Member Posts: 7,969
    edited September 2009

    Amber, I hope you read this...

    Take every moment that you feel good and awake...and embrace and EAT IT UP.....

    Don't waste energy here...spend it with your lovely family. They will so love these days!

    xoxoxoxo Amber, you can do this. Be strong sista, you can do this.

    There is life after this.

    J 

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  • SandyAust
    SandyAust Member Posts: 393
    edited September 2009

    Amber I will never forget the first time that for some reason I looked at your blog.  I was blown away by your beauty and the obvious love and happiness that beamed out of  the photos of you and your family.  I felt compelled to post that day and tell you how beautiful you were (and still are now). 

    I have never met you but you have touched my life.  I just wanted to add my voice of love and support at this time.

    There are six billion people on this planet and I sometimes ponder our individual impact.  You Amber have proved the inifinite value of one life.  The obvious joy and happiness you have brought to your family will be your permanent legacy. 

    I have no right to say this but I will always consider you a friend.

    God bless you Amber.

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited September 2009

    Amber. I wanted you to know that I've been surrounding your story with prayer, through out the night. I had plenty of time on my hands -- so lifting up your story in prayer was a welcome opportunity.

    Sandy's post above is written with such power and truth.

    Your blog and it's pictures do capture the possibilities of this Earthly journey. Thank you for sharing your family, for sharing your faith and for sharing your decision-making process. It will illuminate others and is one little portion of your legacy here among us.

    Strength for this day.

    Strength for the moment at hand.

    May you be blessed, as you have blessed others.

    xx00xx00xx00xx

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  • candie1971
    candie1971 Member Posts: 4,820
    edited September 2009

    Amber, I pray for you and your family. I am hoping you are here for many more months. But I know you are ok with whatever God has for you. Bless you!!

    hugs,Candie

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  • dreamwriter
    dreamwriter Member Posts: 3,255
    edited September 2009

    Amber = Im wishing you the strength and joy to accept and share the love and warmth of your family.  I have very few actual family members so I kow how precious each one is.  Gentle hugs from me to you.

    Regina.

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  • Brendatrue
    Brendatrue Member Posts: 1,830
    edited September 2009

    Amber...............Continuing to hold you and your family in my thoughts and to hold hope for your peace and comfort and many more meaningful moments.

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