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by **mechmagcn** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:41 pm

We are looking into several alternative treatments at this time. One that we have centered on looks promising, just don't know if she is strong enough to take it along with the current chemo. And then of course the oncologists will tell you that anything they don't approve could counteract the chemo. Wadda you do?

by **razorback** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 5:43 pm

jeff
let me know if I can do anything. Macy and I will keep you in our prayers.
Larry

by **Cindy** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:37 pm

Donna and Jeff,
I have not posted to you and I'm not sure why. I remember our first talk about the "problem." I sit here and ponder if I was in your place instead of mine. I offer you my prayers and well wishes but more than that I would like to offer you one piece of advice. Do things that make you happy. Wear your best perfume, smell the flowers in the bin at the store, listen to music, sit outside in the shade or look at the stars. Even going through the worst, life is for living and chemo and all the rest can take that from you. I have been there and I remember how hard it was to feel like a person. Love the life you have. Each day is blessing.
If you want to talk, call me on the weekend when your cell phone is probably free 972-875-9080.
Cindy

by **CASHCOW** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:23 pm

Cindy wrote:Donna and Jeff,
I have not posted to you and I'm not sure why. I remember our first talk about the "problem." I sit here and ponder if I was in your place instead of mine. I offer you my prayers and well wishes but more than that I would like to offer you one piece of advice. Do things that make you happy. Wear your best perfume, smell the flowers in the bin at the store, listen to music, sit outside in the shade or look at the stars. Even going through the worst, life is for living and chemo and all the rest can take that from you. I have been there and I remember how hard it was to feel like a person. Love the life you have. Each day is blessing.
If you want to talk, call me on the weekend when your cell phone is probably free 972-875-9080.
Cindy

Great words of wisdom Cindy.

I have learned thru many of lifes "experiences" that saving things for another day is just not worth it.
Enjoy every sunrise and sunset, stop to sit a while and watch the clouds go by, tell people you love them every chance you get, let go of anger and resentments, and let God carry you through everything. Life is very short no matter how long we all live. Each day is a gift........... Lets embrace it............

Love and Prayers..

Bmc

by **mechmagcn** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:49 am

Since the chemo treatment last week, Donna has continued to decline. Sunday she was having difficulty breathing and I ended up calling for an ambulance to take her to our local ER. What a joke

, you tell the arrogant *^#$@!&* that her Drs said the fluid around her lungs would be difficult to drain and the proceedure is risky, but they want to try it using a young surgeon who probably hasn't done but a few chest tubes in his career. I insisted on a transfer to Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, and she is now in good hands. The drain is in place, the fluid is draining and her breathing has gotten much better.
We wil be here at least through the weekend, and then go home. The oncologist has said that she is too weak for continued chemo and is calling in Hospice to help keep her comfortable.
Few of our friends ever knew that Donna and I weren't married, well, we took care of that little problem tonight. After 23 years she finally got me

The honeymoon suite is a little lacking.... but we will make do. Don't know if that cute little CNA will bring us room service though :lol:

I'll post more as we get a little info, Jeff

by **madjack** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:10 am

Jeff, congratulations on you and Donna tying the knot...about time y'all took care of that little "oversite"...times sound tough...if I can do anything for you, just let me know...............
madjack

by **Miriam C.** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:56 am

On 23 years of Love and commitment. Love Rules, you two rock. :thumbsup:

by **Catoosa Grani** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:58 am

Congratulations! I have had you on my mind a lot lately and I pray things go well for you. I know there is very little we can do for you since we aren't specialists or even doctors but we are here for you with maybe a shoulder to lean on or what ever you need.

Grani

by **iplay10us2** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:06 pm

Jeff:

I have never met you or your wife, but I do live in Little Rock, and if you need anything, please contact me at 920-4435. That is my cell phone.

I can run errands, provide you with a place to sleep, shower, etc.

I work from home so I don't have a set schedule so I am pretty much available at any time.

by **CASHCOW** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:02 pm

Jeff
you are an awesome man...... Remember that we are praying for you and Donna. Tell her that we love her and have many hands wrapped around yall in prayer....... I will send yall a pm... calll us if there is anything Mike and I can do..... I know we arent close in miles, but we love you both.

Mike and Brenda

by **CAJUN LADY** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:55 pm

(I have a lump in my throat as I type) Congratulations on your marriage. That was a pretty cool thing to do. And please know, my prayers are with you Donna and Jeff.

by **mechmagcn** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:54 pm

CAJUN LADY wrote:(I have a lump in my throat as I type) Congratulations on your marriage. That was a pretty cool thing to do.

After talking with one of the hospital chaplins, we thought it was a good time to go ahead and make it official. Actually we had set a date for the 15th of next month, that is our 23rd anniversary. Donna's daughter had a lot to do with it too, as she doesn't want to be the one to make decisions during the final hours, hell, I don't want to be either but I guess I'm stuck now :cry:

When I went home Mon. night, it was very hard to walk into the empty house and later crawl into an empty bed, knowing that long before I want, it will be that time. This has been the hardest thing that I have ever had to face during my life. The well wishes and prayers of our friends and family have been the strength that I have drawn upon to keep on going.
Thank you, everybody, you are the greatest bunch that I have ever known, Jeff

by **Gaelen** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:14 pm

Jeff...and Donna...congratulations on celebrating your commitment to each other.
My strongest thoughts that, with the support of Hospice, you'll be able to bring Donna home for as much time together as possible...

by **Cindy** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:51 am

Jeff, this is the saddest thing I have ever known.
:crying1:

Please give us your snail mail address so that your teardrop family can send you cards. Donna needs to be surrounded by happy thoughts right now and I can't think of anything better than a wall of wedding cards. :applause:

Come On Everybody. Even if you don't know Donna and Jeff, go pick out a beatiful wedding card, maybe add $omething, and send it along.

by **Miriam C.** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:49 am

Cindy wrote:Jeff, this is the saddest thing I have ever known.

Please give us your snail mail address so that your teardrop family can send you cards. Donna needs to be surrounded by happy thoughts right now and I can't think of anything better than a wall of wedding cards.

Come On Everybody. Even if you don't know Donna and Jeff, go pick out a beatiful wedding card, maybe add $omething, and send it along.

Good idea----WEDDING SHOWER! :twisted:

I can understand not publishing your online address but every bride needs a shower.... Maybe the post office can help with a temp box............ :twisted:

The hospital name will work too if she in there now........

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