Guest guest Posted October 12, 2002 Report Share Posted October 12, 2002 Life certainly has a way of just as you think things will get back > to what people refer to as normal it has other ideas. I have now become > caregiver to my husband of twenty years, He was diagnosed with cancer this > past week. In my life it seems its always something, but then again I still > believe there are people out there alot worse off than I. > As always keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers...Keep > smiling(cuz sometimes its all one can do!)...TTFN.. : ) > > Peg Bates and Family Dear, dear Peg, When the designations were assigned to each of us at birth for our journey in this world, without a doubt yours must have been labeled " caregiver extraordinare. " And you have been wearing that hat with dignity and compassion for so many years, caring for your mother, your son, and now your husband, during their battles with medical adversities. You have done this so well, with never a complaint, nor self pity. I do so much admire the stamina and positive attitude that you maintain, and share with others, while dealing yet again with another family illness, this time your husband's cancer. Please remember to take time out for yourself and your needs, while you are so busy caring for your family. Don't let these burdens distract you from caring for a very special person....you. You and your family, will be in my thoughts and prayers, Heidi Heidi H. Griffeth South Carolina Southeastern Representative Pancreatitis Association, Intl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 Hi Peg, It was so good to hear that Brandan is doing so well. You all must be thrilled with his amazing progress in only a short amount of time. Now for your husband, I sorry to hear that he has cancer. You whole family will be in my prayers. Hopefully they have caught it early and will be treatable. My daughter works for a cancer doc. & they are coming with some truly amazing new treatments everyday. So do keep the hope and faith going strong, as only such a wonderful caregiver as yourself can do. You are one of God truly amazing people, will all you love and support you have given to your family over the years. Do remember to take care of yourself and take time out for you, too. If you ever need us, just remember, were only an e-mail away. Take Care and God Bless the Bates Family. You all in my prayers. Take Care, Louie in WV Re: [ J. " and Hey there , I am not sure we have spoke but I have known you and are going to recieve the surgery my son Brandan had in Aug. FIRST the best of LUCK to YOU and please let her know that I wish her the same, since we returned home it has certainly been a whirlwind. I want you both to know Brandan is doing fantastic, his residual pain from the surgery is so much easier to deal with than the pain he had before and his pain medications are on a continual decline. He has not had any insulin for the last three weeks and his blood sugars remain normal. He is eating again finally just as a teenager should, its beyond words the joy I get from seeing him eat something as simple as what he has so long craved, Mcs french fries WITHOUT pain. The team of miracle working people as I refer to them in MN without a doubt should be given the highest honor bestowed upon any individual in my book for the work that they continue to do. Dr. Sutherland and Anne-Marie Papas along with the countless many that work to bring a second chance to everyone are nothing short of angels in our book. Please if you wouldnt mind say hello to all the nurses especially who took Brandan along with many other staff under her wing. Let them know they are in our thoughts daily. As I say all you can do is take things " ONE DAY AT A TIME " , When you do finally have your surgery, remember your body has been sick for so very long and now it has been through a surgery that is indescrible. At times its 5 steps forward and 3 steps back all you can do is , GIVE IT TIME. In closing I want to apologize for not being more active but you all know I continue to monitor the posts and give my input when I feel it is needed. Life certainly has a way of just as you think things will get back to what people refer to as normal it has other ideas. I have now become caregiver to my husband of twenty years, He was diagnosed with cancer this past week. In my life it seems its always something, but then again I still believe there are people out there alot worse off than I. Life certainly is an uncharted journey, and we will try not to worry about things we have no control over, WE will continue to take things " ONEDAY AT A TIME. " Thank you to all this last year that have gotten me through the battle and loss of my mom. Also for the kindness, compassion, cards, gifts, letters, thoughts and prayers that Brandan recieved before, during and after his surgery. I know you will all be here to support me through this new battle and again I thank you all, for this year if I have learned anything,it would have to be, it truly is amazing how one person can make a difference, and that the smallest voice can have a mighty impact. As always keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers...Keep smiling(cuz sometimes its all one can do!)...TTFN.. : ) Peg Bates and Family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 Hi Peg, It was so good to hear that Brandan is doing so well. You all must be thrilled with his amazing progress in only a short amount of time. Now for your husband, I sorry to hear that he has cancer. You whole family will be in my prayers. Hopefully they have caught it early and will be treatable. My daughter works for a cancer doc. & they are coming with some truly amazing new treatments everyday. So do keep the hope and faith going strong, as only such a wonderful caregiver as yourself can do. You are one of God truly amazing people, will all you love and support you have given to your family over the years. Do remember to take care of yourself and take time out for you, too. If you ever need us, just remember, were only an e-mail away. Take Care and God Bless the Bates Family. You all in my prayers. Take Care, Louie in WV Re: [ J. " and Hey there , I am not sure we have spoke but I have known you and are going to recieve the surgery my son Brandan had in Aug. FIRST the best of LUCK to YOU and please let her know that I wish her the same, since we returned home it has certainly been a whirlwind. I want you both to know Brandan is doing fantastic, his residual pain from the surgery is so much easier to deal with than the pain he had before and his pain medications are on a continual decline. He has not had any insulin for the last three weeks and his blood sugars remain normal. He is eating again finally just as a teenager should, its beyond words the joy I get from seeing him eat something as simple as what he has so long craved, Mcs french fries WITHOUT pain. The team of miracle working people as I refer to them in MN without a doubt should be given the highest honor bestowed upon any individual in my book for the work that they continue to do. Dr. Sutherland and Anne-Marie Papas along with the countless many that work to bring a second chance to everyone are nothing short of angels in our book. Please if you wouldnt mind say hello to all the nurses especially who took Brandan along with many other staff under her wing. Let them know they are in our thoughts daily. As I say all you can do is take things " ONE DAY AT A TIME " , When you do finally have your surgery, remember your body has been sick for so very long and now it has been through a surgery that is indescrible. At times its 5 steps forward and 3 steps back all you can do is , GIVE IT TIME. In closing I want to apologize for not being more active but you all know I continue to monitor the posts and give my input when I feel it is needed. Life certainly has a way of just as you think things will get back to what people refer to as normal it has other ideas. I have now become caregiver to my husband of twenty years, He was diagnosed with cancer this past week. In my life it seems its always something, but then again I still believe there are people out there alot worse off than I. Life certainly is an uncharted journey, and we will try not to worry about things we have no control over, WE will continue to take things " ONEDAY AT A TIME. " Thank you to all this last year that have gotten me through the battle and loss of my mom. Also for the kindness, compassion, cards, gifts, letters, thoughts and prayers that Brandan recieved before, during and after his surgery. I know you will all be here to support me through this new battle and again I thank you all, for this year if I have learned anything,it would have to be, it truly is amazing how one person can make a difference, and that the smallest voice can have a mighty impact. As always keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers...Keep smiling(cuz sometimes its all one can do!)...TTFN.. : ) Peg Bates and Family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 Hi Peg, It was so good to hear that Brandan is doing so well. You all must be thrilled with his amazing progress in only a short amount of time. Now for your husband, I sorry to hear that he has cancer. You whole family will be in my prayers. Hopefully they have caught it early and will be treatable. My daughter works for a cancer doc. & they are coming with some truly amazing new treatments everyday. So do keep the hope and faith going strong, as only such a wonderful caregiver as yourself can do. You are one of God truly amazing people, will all you love and support you have given to your family over the years. Do remember to take care of yourself and take time out for you, too. If you ever need us, just remember, were only an e-mail away. Take Care and God Bless the Bates Family. You all in my prayers. Take Care, Louie in WV Re: [ J. " and Hey there , I am not sure we have spoke but I have known you and are going to recieve the surgery my son Brandan had in Aug. FIRST the best of LUCK to YOU and please let her know that I wish her the same, since we returned home it has certainly been a whirlwind. I want you both to know Brandan is doing fantastic, his residual pain from the surgery is so much easier to deal with than the pain he had before and his pain medications are on a continual decline. He has not had any insulin for the last three weeks and his blood sugars remain normal. He is eating again finally just as a teenager should, its beyond words the joy I get from seeing him eat something as simple as what he has so long craved, Mcs french fries WITHOUT pain. The team of miracle working people as I refer to them in MN without a doubt should be given the highest honor bestowed upon any individual in my book for the work that they continue to do. Dr. Sutherland and Anne-Marie Papas along with the countless many that work to bring a second chance to everyone are nothing short of angels in our book. Please if you wouldnt mind say hello to all the nurses especially who took Brandan along with many other staff under her wing. Let them know they are in our thoughts daily. As I say all you can do is take things " ONE DAY AT A TIME " , When you do finally have your surgery, remember your body has been sick for so very long and now it has been through a surgery that is indescrible. At times its 5 steps forward and 3 steps back all you can do is , GIVE IT TIME. In closing I want to apologize for not being more active but you all know I continue to monitor the posts and give my input when I feel it is needed. Life certainly has a way of just as you think things will get back to what people refer to as normal it has other ideas. I have now become caregiver to my husband of twenty years, He was diagnosed with cancer this past week. In my life it seems its always something, but then again I still believe there are people out there alot worse off than I. Life certainly is an uncharted journey, and we will try not to worry about things we have no control over, WE will continue to take things " ONEDAY AT A TIME. " Thank you to all this last year that have gotten me through the battle and loss of my mom. Also for the kindness, compassion, cards, gifts, letters, thoughts and prayers that Brandan recieved before, during and after his surgery. I know you will all be here to support me through this new battle and again I thank you all, for this year if I have learned anything,it would have to be, it truly is amazing how one person can make a difference, and that the smallest voice can have a mighty impact. As always keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers...Keep smiling(cuz sometimes its all one can do!)...TTFN.. : ) Peg Bates and Family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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