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  • Cocker_Spaniel
    Cocker_Spaniel Member Posts: 1,204
    edited January 2017

    HI ladies, my name is Mandy and my mum is Annie (Cocker_Spaniel). She asked me to give you an update as she knew you were wondering where she was. So far it's been a rough long road for her and instead of the holiday we hoped for she ended up in hospital for whole holiday plus a few extra days. She has had one lot of chemo and then on the way to our holiday resort she started feeling unwell with a very high temperature, so ended up in Hospital. It now been found out that she has the super bug MRSA with septicaemia. They doctors are still working out how to get rid of this bug, which if not treated could mean the loss of her life, within 5 to 10 days. She has been on IV antibiotics since the start of her Hospital stay and everyday since, she goes for blood tests to see if the culture is still growing. Her arms are black and blue with pin pricks everywhere. We are all hoping that she can get rid of this bug or she won't be able to have any more chemo. Mum has been very worried as she has been too sick to come on here and tell you how she has been, so I will do it for her until such time as she is well again.

    She's always in your pocket as usual and loves each one of you very much. For all those ladies just diagnosed or going through treatment or all those ladies living in the moment Mum is thinking of you all.

    Love from Annie xx (& Mandy)

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2017

    Hi Mandy,

    I am so sorry to hear about your Mum Annie's condition. How in the world did she get MRSA? We missed her. She is well loved here, I mean like an icon.

    I will deeply pray for her. I know many others like me are anxious on how she's doing and they will all be praying for her too.

    Please take good care of your Mum, together with your Dad. She is a rare beautiful lady inside and out. She gives so much encouragement and inspiration to others so unselfishly, for a long time already. We love her dearly.

    Please tell her we are always in her pocket, wishing for her complete healing and recovery.

    You take care of yourself too.

    Sending my prayer and positive thoughts for your Mum and the entire family.

    God Bless You!

    Gina


  • Meadow
    Meadow Member Posts: 2,007
    edited January 2017

    Mandy, thank you for the update on our girl Annie. You cannot know how worried we all have been. Please wrap your arms around her, a hug from Meadow

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2017

    Almighty Father,

    We are offering this sincere healing prayer for our dear Annie, who is now in serious condition.

    We humbly seek your Divine intervention for our Annie to heal completely from all diseases or ailments she may have.

    Please give Annie and her family strength and wisdom to overcome this dreadful situation.

    Bless all of Annie's doctors and medical care staff, that they may do their specific jobs to treat and care for her.

    In the mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, have compassion for our friend Annie and grant complete healing to her.

    Amen.

  • amw5
    amw5 Member Posts: 189
    edited January 2017

    Mandy (Cocker_Spaniel's daughter) - Thx so very, very much for updating us on your Mum. I am praying they are able to cure her of MRSA with septicamia, so she can continue to get chemo. She's always in my pocket. (((hugs))) and love.

  • NavyMom
    NavyMom Member Posts: 1,099
    edited January 2017

    Hello Mandy, Thank you for the update on our girl. We all miss her and love her. You, of course know how spunky she can be. Praying for all of you. Please let her her know how special she is to all of us on this board. Give her an all around the world hug.


  • jenjenl
    jenjenl Member Posts: 948
    edited January 2017

    Mandy, thanks for the update, although not what we were hoping to hear. Keep fighting Annie, this is a bump in the road but you'll get past it. Praying the doctors resolve so you can get home to further recover. xo

  • Luvmydobies
    Luvmydobies Member Posts: 766
    edited January 2017

    Mandy, thank you so much for letting us know about your mom's condition. I will also keep her and the family in my prayers!! Please tell her we love her and we are holding her tight! Much love to all of you as well. Thanks again for the update. (((((HUGS)))))

  • marias245071
    marias245071 Member Posts: 270
    edited January 2017

    Mandy and her strong mother my Wishes for a speedy recovery. marias

  • Batesburg
    Batesburg Member Posts: 199
    edited January 2017

    Thinking of Annie and all that she has done for this group and more.......in God's care and our support always!!!

  • Momy4ever
    Momy4ever Member Posts: 30
    edited January 2017

    praying for you Annie.

  • Allydp
    Allydp Member Posts: 520
    edited January 2017

    Mandy, thank you so much for the update on our sweet Annie. She's our den mother here and we've been so worried. I can't imagine how worried you and your your family are though. I'm so sorry this is happening and wish there was something I could do. Annie is so very special to me. Please tell her I love her ver much! Sending you all m love as well! We are all here for her in her pocket. Sending many prayers and hugs to all of you. xo

  • Valstim52
    Valstim52 Member Posts: 1,324
    edited January 2017

    Mandy thank you so much for updating us. Sending gentle strength your way. Know we are in her pocket for any and all she may face. Praying for recovery from this terrible cavern in the road.

  • MomMom
    MomMom Member Posts: 523
    edited January 2017

    Dear Mandy, Thank you so much for updating us on your sweet Mum. She is a light of hope and positivity in the face of adversity for all of us. She is now the recipient of so much love and deeply felt prayers. Prayers are there for you, your family and Dad as well.

    Love, Paula










  • InspiredbyDolce
    InspiredbyDolce Member Posts: 1,181
    edited January 2017

    Mandy, thank you so much for updating us.  Sending hugs and prayers for your entire family.  Oh Annie, we just received the update from Mandy.  I am thinking of you ever so much these next few days, as we wait to find out more.  In your usual true fashion, you are worried about our community.  Please spend the next few days thinking only of the happiest of things and what you need to do to get rid of MRSA.  Much love, hugs, and prayers continuing.

    xoxo, Debra

  • ALHusband
    ALHusband Member Posts: 344
    edited January 2017

    Mandy please tell Annie that Mike finds this behavior of hers completely unacceptable and DEMANDS that she get well quickly and back into the fight and onto the board! Of course I'm being silly. Thank you for the update and give her and her old feller a big hug!


    Mike

  • slv58
    slv58 Member Posts: 1,216
    edited January 2017

    Mandy, thank you for letting her BCO family know how she is doing, we have all been worried. Your Mom is an incredible woman filled with the type of generosity of spirit that shines bright and has given us all strength. We are now returning the strength and love she deserves. Personally, when I found out I was metaplastic, she sent me a PM filled with encouragement and more importantly hope. Sending a gentle hug filled with hope and encouragement. You can do this Annie!

    Hugs, love and prayers, Shari

  • belleeast
    belleeast Member Posts: 653
    edited January 2017

    Mandy, thank you for the update❤️ Annie is a very special to all of us-her sense of humor, her kindness, encouragement to all who need it. We have missed her posts and quirky stories Lol Please let her know she and her family are in our hearts,thoughts and prayers❤️❤️

  • ScotBird
    ScotBird Member Posts: 650
    edited January 2017

    Mandy thanks so much and I'm sorry for everything you are dealing with. It must be so difficult to see your mum in this situation. Adding my love to you and all your family and sending best wishes that she can shake off the bug and be comfortable soo. X

  • 6feetover
    6feetover Member Posts: 320
    edited January 2017

    Mandy: {{{BIG HUGS}}} to you and your mom! Thank you so much for the update. Please let Annie know that she's loved and thought about daily!

  • Shopgal2
    Shopgal2 Member Posts: 649
    edited January 2017

    I just logged on after being offline for a few days and I was hoping that we'd hear from Annie. Mandy so sweet of you to keep us in the loop about your mum. It sucks that she is so sick inthe hospital. Sending love and healing from the states. Also if you can let us know how is your dad ? If you need us we are here for your family.

    Love, from philly

  • LoveMyVizsla
    LoveMyVizsla Member Posts: 813
    edited January 2017

    Annie and family, my very best wishes for your speedy recovery from MRSA. If I had any white blood cells to spare, I would send them your way! 😉❤️ Seriously though, know that we all miss you and are pulling for you.


  • georgie61
    georgie61 Member Posts: 95
    edited January 2017

    Mandy, please accept my love to your family and give Annie a big hug as well. xoxo You are all in my prayers.

  • kathyrnn
    kathyrnn Member Posts: 393
    edited January 2017

    Hi ladies, old timer here to check on our dear Annie.

    Mandy, thank you for the update on your Mom !(my heart was sick when I read through so many posts with no word). Please tell Mom I'm right in her pocket and I'm sending her all my white blood cells. Annie and all your family are in my prayers

    Allydp - your baby news really made me smile today. Congrats!

    Amhbeks - sending you some delayed happy thoughts.

    Meadow - glad to hear surgery went easy on you

    DIV - You're in my prayers, you're one strong woman.

    Jeniorsim - when I relapsed, I insisted that my doctor drop the sugar coating. She gave me 2.5 to 3 years. Well it was 3 years this June and I'm still disease free at this point. Nobody but God knows how long we will live....have faith. Every day you live is a day closer to a cure.

    Congrats Inspired/Debra and Shopgal2

    Nan812, Mykiddies, GT1965, Marias, Mony4ever (and any other new members I've missed). You are in the right place for both information and support. I don't know how I would have survived without this site. Trust the wisdom of these women

    Ladies, I have some sad news to share, my Mom died 2 weeks ago, but don't feel sad for either of us. When I was diagnosed, my biggest fear was that I wouldn't out live my then 87 y.o. Mom. (It was just me and Mom, who has already buried her other child. ). The thought of her being left behind in the world tormented me, I prayed every day.

    Mom chose to not go back to the hospital and went peacefully in 4 days. Her biggest fear was who "would hold my hand". My cousin ( who is the sister of my heart) her husband, and one of our dear friends came to visit and Mom just went. (I wasn't expecting her to go for at least another day). It was her last gift to me, she knew my hand was being held and chose to go.

    I had told Mom to send me a message she was okay. The one thing to know about Mom, is the staff was never allowed to disturb her from 7:30 - 8:00, when she watched Jeopardy. Ever the prankster, Mom died at 7:55 pm, right after the final Jeopardy question, when the theme song is playing. Message received.

    Now it's time to do what Mom told me. "You have spent years taking care of me, now go live your life". Though I'm broken hearted, I'm going to try and do that. Also my fear is gone. When this disease comes back like that stalker boyfriend, I'll be okay.


  • Meadow
    Meadow Member Posts: 2,007
    edited January 2017

    Kathrynn, you and your mom shared a very special love. Reaching out to hold your hand right now

  • 6feetover
    6feetover Member Posts: 320
    edited January 2017
  • Shopgal2
    Shopgal2 Member Posts: 649
    edited January 2017

    Kathryn my heart goes out to you as I lost my mom 5 mo ago. She was 82 and saw me thru all my treatments. I miss her every day. But your mom was right that you need to live. My mom told me that too. She said to use my second chance to truely live. And I'm trying to do that and not let my fear hold me back.

  • LRM216
    LRM216 Member Posts: 2,115
    edited January 2017

    Kathryn:

    My deep condolences in the loss of your mom. God bless.

  • Cathytoo
    Cathytoo Member Posts: 667
    edited January 2017

    Statistics...my MO will never discuss survival statistics with me, only to say he has TN patients who arestill here...some as long as 20 years past diagnosis. Have any of you discussed statistics with your oncologist?

  • anotherNYCGirl
    anotherNYCGirl Member Posts: 1,033
    edited January 2017

    Mandy, you sound as special as your Mom. I join everyone here wishing your Mom a speedy recovery from the MRSA and then onward to chemo and what ever it takes to stop this disease in its tracks for her. She is so wise and caring and loved by so many. Hugs to you, your Mom, Dad and all of your family.

    Kathy, I am sorry for your loss. Your Mom was fortunate to have had such a special relationship with her daughter. Your Mom was right, now it's your turn to relax and enjoy your life.

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