tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post3682197986428289423..comments2023-11-03T09:19:49.032-04:00Comments on The Stupidsheet: What Do You Do?Lippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10280795930290894490noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-4521189666714800782007-11-16T06:42:00.000-05:002007-11-16T06:42:00.000-05:00I'll say a prayer for Pop, and for you. Take care ...I'll say a prayer for Pop, and for you. Take care of yourself, Jimmy.<BR/>Jude<BR/>http://journals.aol.com/jmorancoyle/MyWayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-55537214363191458362007-11-16T01:01:00.000-05:002007-11-16T01:01:00.000-05:00Wow.I have no words to suffice.I am so sorry.Wow.<BR/><BR/>I have no words to suffice.<BR/><BR/>I am so sorry.N.F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15769369890212116831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-78162150874647412612007-11-11T05:32:00.000-05:002007-11-11T05:32:00.000-05:00JimmyDon't be too hard on yourself. You are doing...Jimmy<BR/>Don't be too hard on yourself. You are doing a great job with Pop. I think the decision to let the Doc give him the news was best because, as you said, the Doc can answer the inevitable questions for Pop. I went through this scene with my mother before she passed away from cancer. It is never easy, my friend. You and Pop are in my thoughts and preayers.<BR/>SamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-29821138187045750232007-11-11T02:26:00.000-05:002007-11-11T02:26:00.000-05:00hey jimmy,i'm so sorry to hear about "pops" not do...hey jimmy,<BR/>i'm so sorry to hear about "pops" not doing so well. take heart though...cancer is a strange bedfellow and often will NOT act as it's supposed to. Case in point, my uncle has the following cancerS (yes, plural)...throat, lung, bladder, prostate...the docs say he should have been dead quite some time ago... he's NOT...he just keeps on ticking...they don't know why. who cares Morgan Fox Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11150330666233224977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-21869450035092100692007-11-10T22:43:00.000-05:002007-11-10T22:43:00.000-05:00{{{Jimmy}}} I still have some hope, faith, and pra...{{{Jimmy}}} I still have some hope, faith, and prayer left.. I'm sharing it with you and yours.<BR/>hugs<BR/>dAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-65857191064433856442007-11-10T22:36:00.000-05:002007-11-10T22:36:00.000-05:00Hi Jimmy,What heart-breaking news. It sounds like...Hi Jimmy,<BR/>What heart-breaking news. It sounds like your father is a fighter and, from your description, I can't help thinking he'll fight as hard as he possibly can for as long as he can. And through it all, no doubt he's getting his strength from you. He's lucky to have you by his side. My heart goes out to you and your family.<BR/>Best,<BR/>MartyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-39313079595445096382007-11-10T14:28:00.000-05:002007-11-10T14:28:00.000-05:00Hi...(((((Jimmy and Pop))))). Prayers and hugs up...Hi...(((((Jimmy and Pop))))). Prayers and hugs upon hugs to you guys. You're doing an excellent job, at this point...you just keep pampering him...that's exactly what he needs from YOU...loving care, Jimmy. Don't beat yourself bruised about copping out...the doctor is trained (and assuredly compassionate)...you're still there for Pop...the way he needs YOU to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-52021309474073197282007-11-10T10:01:00.000-05:002007-11-10T10:01:00.000-05:00Jimmy, I have not forgotton you mate. I have been ...Jimmy, I have not forgotton you mate. I have been working away for mostly 5 weeks now. I know exactly what you are going through at the moment. I am thinking of you and your family. I think I told you my Dad is in remmision from Soft tissue Sarcoma at the moment. The survival rate is very low, so each day we pray it won't come back. I hope to God everything turns out ok for your Dad. <BR/>GazAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-78379001251037769202007-11-09T17:58:00.000-05:002007-11-09T17:58:00.000-05:00Oh Jimmy, my heart just breaks. I do think you ma...Oh Jimmy, my heart just breaks. I do think you made the right decision though. There are many questions he will ask, and perhaps more, he won't ask...but a doctor is better equipped to answer the tough questions. You can continue to be there for him. How are the kiddos doing? You are such a feeling person, that this must be affecting you deeply. You and your family are in my prayers.<BR/>xoxo Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-59697757275985471022007-11-09T16:05:00.000-05:002007-11-09T16:05:00.000-05:00Yeah, it is a lousy break, and it sucks big time. ...Yeah, it is a lousy break, and it sucks big time. And, yes, I DO know about savoring last moments and good times. A word in regards to will to fight not making a difference. I have seen where someone not willing to fight, well, that made a difference alright. You will suck it up and you will be human (a real man feels, too). Thoughts are with you and Pops and his daughter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-43588659734801661102007-11-09T13:04:00.000-05:002007-11-09T13:04:00.000-05:00i am glad you changed the backround color helps th...i am glad you changed the backround color helps the head inury and for me to read and its not overwhelming , what a true friend for sure, thanks a bunch will visit more ,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-24127183693665221982007-11-09T08:18:00.000-05:002007-11-09T08:18:00.000-05:00Jimmy I will be praying for you to have extra dose...Jimmy I will be praying for you to have extra doses of courage today. I am so sorry for all that you are going though. Linda (sangrialel)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-44495560992199994092007-11-09T07:10:00.000-05:002007-11-09T07:10:00.000-05:00I am so sorry you are going through this right now...I am so sorry you are going through this right now. My prayers are with you and your family.<BR/>Love yaNikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826521100514374244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-45452862422790420562007-11-08T23:54:00.000-05:002007-11-08T23:54:00.000-05:00I will definitely pray for Pop. I think you did t...I will definitely pray for Pop. I think you did the right thing by letting the doctors tell him and help answer any questions. I will continue to think of you in this hard time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-58831864378770732842007-11-08T22:36:00.000-05:002007-11-08T22:36:00.000-05:00((((HUGS))))) Sending prayers......((((HUGS))))) Sending prayers......Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18089511897844574186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-78691324965516349732007-11-08T22:28:00.000-05:002007-11-08T22:28:00.000-05:00JImmy, I'm so sorry to hear this and my heart goes...JImmy, <BR/>I'm so sorry to hear this and my heart goes out to you and your family. <BR/>It's such a tough time to watch someone you love try to fight this awful disease and then to realize the inevitable. <BR/>My thoughts and prayers are with you, stay strong. <BR/>I know this may sound strange.... but as I sat with my father through his last days, as he battled cancer, I now treasure the Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985317662188302652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-67958666440326808742007-11-08T20:06:00.000-05:002007-11-08T20:06:00.000-05:00Jimmy,I think you made the best decision at the ti...Jimmy,<BR/>I think you made the best decision at the time. Please don't be so hard on yourself because you are so strong in many other ways. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers during this terrible time!<BR/>Jackie aka BamawmnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-16148493346294618732007-11-08T19:42:00.000-05:002007-11-08T19:42:00.000-05:00Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers especia...Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers especially Pop...I lost my aunt to cancer in March 06..she was only 43.. Cancer takes a toll on everyone involved..may you all stay strong...and eventually find some sense of peace from within.<BR/><BR/>I came by way of Emily...<BR/><BR/>Take care<BR/>Hugs TerriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-10186367553959016682007-11-08T19:06:00.000-05:002007-11-08T19:06:00.000-05:00Sending strength and wishing I could take your sad...Sending strength and wishing I could take your sadness away. I can't even pretend to imagine what you are feeling, Jimmy.. Just know that you are not alone and are in the thoughts, prayers and hearts of many. <BR/><BR/>Please do not minimize all that you've done and all that you've been to him. You've been and will continue to be a blessing.<BR/><BR/>::tight hug::<BR/><BR/>MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-51691657712209526602007-11-08T18:03:00.000-05:002007-11-08T18:03:00.000-05:00I'm so glad that Pop has you for a SIL Jimmy. It's...I'm so glad that Pop has you for a SIL Jimmy. It's so tough when cancer strikes. I know you made the right decision to let the doctor tell him the news, at least he'll have the answers to questions Pop will want to ask. God bless you for the love and time you're giving him. Sorry about the strange letters at the beginning of my previous comment, the security code got mixed up with the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-18126228537947397592007-11-08T17:59:00.000-05:002007-11-08T17:59:00.000-05:00kiuqmhI'm so glad that Pop has you for a SIL Jimmy...kiuqmhI'm so glad that Pop has you for a SIL Jimmy. It's so tough when cancer strikes. I know you made the right decision to let the doctor tell him the news, at least he'll have the answers to questions Pop will want to ask. God bless you for the love and time you're giving him. Jeannette xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-82745946542635296662007-11-08T17:08:00.000-05:002007-11-08T17:08:00.000-05:00(Hugs) I long since said life isn't fair. All we c...(Hugs) I long since said life isn't fair. All we can do is even up the odds with love. Only Pop knows if he's up for the fight or not. Your strength and love are what he needs right now. As hard as it is to see someone we love suffering, by far the pain weighs heavier on them. I wish I could help alleviate your worry and hurt right now Jimmy. All I can do is offer you support as a friend in a Sage Ravenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143502548162174269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-18386464771056396962007-11-08T16:39:00.000-05:002007-11-08T16:39:00.000-05:00Wow... this brought back so many memories for me.....Wow... this brought back so many memories for me... My grandpa died of a long painful fight with cancer... I was there the last two weeks of his life.<BR/><BR/>It's devastating, it's heartbreaking... it just plain hurts...<BR/><BR/>I'll admit I'm crying... Oh Jimmy... I wish I could help... I'm going to email you, I don't know if you all would be willing to attempt what I'm thinking, but I'll dreaminglilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828061245668644630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-88894751869429398272007-11-08T15:44:00.000-05:002007-11-08T15:44:00.000-05:00I am so sad for Pop and for you and his family. T...I am so sad for Pop and for you and his family. The way I see it is that you have a compassionate Dr and ya'll are providing great paliative care. If we all could only be blessed with having loved ones surround us on our final days that would be great. YOU are doing the right thing. Pop loves you so much. He is where he wants to be as far as living arrangements. You are deserving of a lot of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-22756814939051817942007-11-08T15:38:00.000-05:002007-11-08T15:38:00.000-05:00Sorry to hear about your dad. Cancer doesn't care,...Sorry to hear about your dad. Cancer doesn't care, you're right about that. <BR/>All you can do is be there for him - and you're doing that.<BR/>I would recommend you try to get him to the hospice though. They have a wonderful attitude and their concer is souly for the welfare of their patients. I don't know if it's the sam in the uS but our hospices allow day visits. My mother in law was againstAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com