AX 365 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Friends, Sorry for my absence over the last couple of weeks (for those who noticed :)/> ) but the they have been a real b*tch. To make a long story short, mom had been having some abdominal discomfort since mid August. She didn't think much of it. She was admitted to hospital in mid October. She was diagnosed with cancer (colon, ovarian, uterine) on 22 October and she passed away on 27 October. She was 82. When we got the diagnosis on 22 October, the doctors told us the prognosis was not good. That we could live with. Mom told us she was physically, mentally and spiritually at peace and ready for whatever God had in store for her. That helped our family a bit but we certainly weren't prepared for her to pass five days later. Mom was seeing her doctors regularly and there was never any hint of this kind of illness. Her cancer was insidious. The support we have received from friends and coworkers has been outstanding. The Traffic Section of the police service even accorded mom the honour of a full police motorcycle escort from the funeral home to the cemetery. Everyone in the procession was taken aback with the experience. Dad was given the same treatment as he was still an active member of the service when he passed away 26 years ago. He was looking down, beaming with pride. Mom would have been tickled pink. Have a physical annually. If it hurts, get it checked; don't ignore it. Get the appropriate blood and FOBT testing and colonoscopies done regularly. You just never know... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hornet97 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) Keeping you in my prayers. :pray:/> :pray:/> Edited November 15, 2013 by hornet97 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Sorry for your loss . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flanker27 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 So sorry about your loss Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 My condolences to you and your family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rychefiji1 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I am very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhantomPhreakII Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I'm very sorry for your loss....... Harald Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyboyf18 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Sorry to hear Bud, you have my condolences. Agree with your feelingd, have lost a couple of friends to cancer and it sucks!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Very sorry for your loss. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emvar Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Mike, My condolences To you and your family. I agree regular check ups are the way to go. Emil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 My prayers for your family during this time of loss. It's amazing how quickly some people pass after the diagnosis. I never understand that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 You and yours have my prayers and sympathies ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Texan Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I appreciate your pain and pray for peace and comfort. I lost my Mom to pancreatic cancer 9 years ago. She felt a little pain one day and a week later she was gone. Like your Mom, she was at peace, prepared, and ready to meet God. It was shocking how fast. I promise you, things will get better in time and you'll carry some of the most wonderful memories of her. She will live on in your heart. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brutus Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 My sincere condolences and thoughts goes out to you and the family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I couldn't imagine only having 5 days left with my mother. I'm so sorry Mike - this is terrible Best wishes to you and yours. And come on out sometime, we would love to see you. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
71roadrunner426 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Mike, I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I know what your going through, I lost my mom to lung cancer she was only Fifty-five. Now your Mom is in a better place and having no more pain, again sorry for your loss.Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terrysumner Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 So sorry Bud.. I know the feeling as my mom passed away exactly 4 weeks ago today... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 So sorry for your loss. Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coneheadff Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 My condolences to you and your family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Ax I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I know what you had to go threw and I agree cancer does suck. It has hit my family pretty hard as well. If you need any one to talk to we are all here for you our brother! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob.w Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 My most sincere sympathies. Elderly parents with medical problems are something their children may live with but whether the parent is ready to go or not it will still be difficult for the children to accept. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 You and your family, and her friends will be in my prayers, as you have my sympathies and condolences. May your mother know only eternal rest and peace. As a cancer survivor I'm thrilled at the progress medical science is making in conquering this illness in all forms; sadly however not all forms are beatable at this time. As stated detection as early as possible is paramount in beating it. Older folks starting at age 50 sometimes earlier should get a check up yearly, and any change that lingers for a fortnight or more should be immediately addressed. I was fortunate and even though mine had been active for close to a year, the aggressive treatment was able beat mine; not all are so lucky. With the advances in medicine and God's help I'm still here, though not totally out of the woods as the one I had/have has a history of coming back; I'm praying it doesn't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DONG Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Mike I'm sorry for your loss buddy. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wizard_rkt Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I lost my mom in September from cancer, too. I feel your pain, my friend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Blind Dog Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 So sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Old Blind Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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