My mother in law started hospice

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Pharmmom
Pharmmom Member Posts: 300
edited June 2014 in Life After Breast Cancer
My mother in law started hospice
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  • Pharmmom
    Pharmmom Member Posts: 300
    edited January 2008

    Hi,

    My husband and I are going to PA tomorrow to see my MIL.  She has throat cancer and has had emphysema for years now.  Basically they told her it was inoperable and to advanced to do anything with.  They only recommended radiation to try to shrink the tumor.  She lost most of the use of her voice.  She stopped the radiation because she could not take it.  Hospice has been called in so we know we are nearing the end.  My FIL passed 16 years ago and I know she wants to go be with him.  She is in her mid 80's and feels ready to go.  I am posting to ask all of you ladies to please pray for her that God takes her quickly and without to much discomfort.  Thanking you in advance.

    Barb

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2008

    Barb:  Im sorry to hear about your MIL.  This is a difficult time.  I know hospice is wonderful and I will pray for your MIL to be pain free and peaceful though this last journey.  You, your family, and DH will be in my prayers.

    nnn

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  • 73gr
    73gr Member Posts: 459
    edited January 2008

    many prayers for your MIL to meet soon your FIL without any pain and suffering....

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  • TenderIsOurMight
    TenderIsOurMight Member Posts: 4,493
    edited March 2008



    Your MIL sounds at peace, looking forward to being reunited with her DH.



    May her passing over be calm, with scent, soft light, soft music surrounded by loved ones.



    Thinking of your DH and you too Barb, during this journey.



    Tender

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  • iodine
    iodine Member Posts: 4,289
    edited January 2008

    Prayers for you, your dh and your MIL.  At least your dh will have the chance to say anything he needs to to her.

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  • roseg
    roseg Member Posts: 3,133
    edited January 2008

    Prayers for you and your MIL.

    I hope she can be in a pain-free place. 

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  • lexi4
    lexi4 Member Posts: 1,074
    edited January 2008

    Prayers for you and your husband Barb. Praying for comfort and peace.

    Hugs,

    Lexi

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  • LuAnnH
    LuAnnH Member Posts: 8,847
    edited January 2008

    Barb, prayers are on their way.  I hope your MIL is comfortable and enjoying her family at this time in her life.

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  • Pharmmom
    Pharmmom Member Posts: 300
    edited January 2008

    My mother in law earned her wings at 7:30am.  Please keep her and our family in your prayers. 

    Barb

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  • JapanLynn
    JapanLynn Member Posts: 471
    edited January 2008

    Barb--

    So sorry for your loss...prayers coming your way for you and your family.  I'll pray for your mother-in-law's soul.  Her suffering is over.

    Please take care...thinking of you.

    Lynn

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  • Fitztwins
    Fitztwins Member Posts: 7,969
    edited January 2008

    Barb, I am sorry for your loss. I hope it was peaceful. P & PT.

    Janis

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  • newter
    newter Member Posts: 4,330
    edited January 2008

    I am so sorry to hear this.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  • Isabella4
    Isabella4 Member Posts: 2,166
    edited January 2008

    Barb, I am so sorry for your loss.

    Take care of yourself.

    isabella.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2008

    Barb, I'm so sorry about your MIL.  It's hard for us who are left behind.  We so miss the ones we love.

    Prayers for you and your family.

    Shirley

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  • Pharmmom
    Pharmmom Member Posts: 300
    edited January 2008

    Thank you everyone for your prayers and your sympathy.  I am really missing her today.  I thought I was doing ok and handling it very well and then all of sudden I think it hit me.  We are having the funeral on Thursday.  I know she is in a better place but its really hard losing someone you have known for over 20 years. 

    Barb

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2008

    I'm so sorry, Barb. It is very hard when someone is just a part of your life and then she is gone. I will say that she was lucky to have such a loving daughter-in-law. That's not always the case in families.

    Hang in there....

    ~Marin

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  • barbara913
    barbara913 Member Posts: 133
    edited January 2008

    praying for you and your husband... hoping your mother in law will soon be with her husband and out of any pain.

    barbara

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  • gsg
    gsg Member Posts: 3,386
    edited January 2008

    i'm so sorry to read this, barb.  i wish you, your husband and family strength and that you find some measure of comfort in each other in the sad days ahead.

    Patrice 

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  • KariLynn
    KariLynn Member Posts: 1,079
    edited January 2008

    Barb,

    I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.

    Kari

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  • lexi4
    lexi4 Member Posts: 1,074
    edited January 2008

    Dear Barb,

    I just came to check in and see how your mil was doing. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please let your dh know that many are thinking of you both and praying for comfort upon you during this difficult time.

    Hugs and Prayers,

    Lexi

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  • Pharmmom
    Pharmmom Member Posts: 300
    edited January 2008

    thank you so much for all your support.  you are all wonderful.  we have the funeral on Thursday.  Will be a hard day.  Thanks again.

    Barb

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  • Catherine
    Catherine Member Posts: 305
    edited January 2008

    I am sorry to hear about your mother-in-law.  Very tough to go through this.

    Catherine

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  • Pharmmom
    Pharmmom Member Posts: 300
    edited January 2008

    Her funeral was really lovely.  It was very "her".  We all participated in the service and I'm sure she was looking down on us all and was happy.

    Thanks again everyone.

    Barb

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  • ilenee
    ilenee Member Posts: 120
    edited January 2008

    Sorry for you loss. I lost my mom to BC on Sept 10, 2006. At least these ladies are not suffering anymore.

    Now I have the disease but I am doing well and I have a great prognosis but it is hard to explain to my little boy that even though Grandma's gone, mom is going to be ok.

    God bless you and your family.

    Ilene

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