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  • iwrite
    iwrite Member Posts: 746

    Thinking of you Patty! Hope you meet NED very soon! Kids do give us the greatest joys and sorrows...glad you had tender time with ds1

  • 70charger
    70charger Member Posts: 591

    Tough day for sure HUGS.

    Today will be a better day knowing that the burden of "that" conversation is over with.

  • Kaption
    Kaption Member Posts: 2,934

    So sorry, Patty. Tough but necessary conversions. You should be proud that you have that kind of communication with them. Ds2 is just in coping mode. Don’t take it personally. His questions have nothing to do with his love for you.

    You did good mama work!


  • MJHJAN1014
    MJHJAN1014 Member Posts: 622

    Patty, you are in my thoughts. Sending wishes for comfort and peace and healing. The conversations with your boys must have felt so necessary, yet bittersweet. I hope I handle those moments with the same level of grace that you have shown. Much love, MJH

  • Zillsnot4me
    Zillsnot4me Member Posts: 2,122

    What a hard convo but so necessary. I agree it was a coping skill and possibly a younger stage but still hurtful. I'm so sorry.

  • PattyPeppermint
    PattyPeppermint Member Posts: 8,950

    I am a good friend posting for patty.

    She asked me to read some post and even wanted to play the games. So I asked her and entered her answers.

    Sunday was a very hard day emotionally for her as she had to tell her boys the seriousness of this new situation. It was very hard on her boys also. For those who don’t know , her boys are her life.

    Last night she took a turn for the worse. I am hoping it’s the stress of Sunday. Last night she was very confused. While I was sleeping on couch by her she got up and out on tennis shoes and was halfway down the hall with her iv still in also before nurses caught up with her. She was shaking and terrified because she didn’t know where she was. She wouldn’t let nursing staff touch her. Very scared and she would jerk away and curl up in a ball. Hard to watch. She kept asking but why she was here. Kept saying she didn’t do any anything wrong. Her usual back pain making her think she was injured in a car crash yesterday.


  • AmyQ
    AmyQ Member Posts: 821

    Thank you for posting on behalf of Patty. How terrible for you to witness such a situation but at least there was help right away. Please tell her we are hoping and praying this is another temporary set-back.

    Amy

  • PattyPeppermint
    PattyPeppermint Member Posts: 8,950

    today brought even more confusion for her.

    She has slept the entire day and night other then being awake for a couple minutes with fear. Her oncologist came by but couldn't get her fully awake. He even tried what he called a sternum rub. He said usually will awaken someone but no response at all. She has had several urine accidents and just slept through. She has not eaten or drink anything today. Oncologist has her on iv fluids to help prevent dehydration. Oncologist said he was very concerned. He asked her if things turn worse would she want on a breathng machine or other life's extending services. She couldn't answer but I reminded him she has A dnr on file. Her oxygen level continue around75-80 % blood pressure hovering 70/50 . Her oncologists ordered lab to check ammonia level he said.that happens If liver is failing and also ordered a mri a brain

    please no calls to her or her exhubby for now. I will update for her as we know more.

    I know that she loved all the people here and she considers so many of them to b good friends. I know she received emotional support from many of you guys thank you



  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 47,698

    Thank you for keeping us updated. We are all sending our thoughts and prayers her way.

  • JFL
    JFL Member Posts: 1,373

    Thank you for the updates. It is heart breaking to hear but very much appreciated you take the time to share with us. Praying for Patty and her family right now.

  • jwoo
    jwoo Member Posts: 931

    Thank you, friend of Patty's, for being with her and letting us know what is happening. She's been a wonderful friend to all of us here.

    Sending much love to her, and her family <3


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  • 70charger
    70charger Member Posts: 591

    Thank you SO much for the updates. I'm at a loss for words. Hugs & prayers.

  • dtad
    dtad Member Posts: 771

    Thank you so much for being there for Patti and keeping us updated. I'm an RN with lots of Hospice experience. I was wondering if they have been called in? They are a wonderful organization that can help Patti and her family and friends through this very difficult time. Hoping and praying she is comfortable...

  • Kaption
    Kaption Member Posts: 2,934

    Thank you for the updates. I can imagine how hard this is for you to watch. Please stay with her.

    Tears and prayers for Patty.


  • AnimalCrackers
    AnimalCrackers Member Posts: 542

    My heart sunk when I saw someone posting for her.  Thank you good friend of Patti's for posting those difficult updates on Patti.  As others have stated this must be torture for you to watch.  Thank you for being there for her and us.  Sending you both love and support.

  • Southernsurvivor
    Southernsurvivor Member Posts: 569

    Praying for Patty this morning.

    Thank you so much for posting updates - Patty is very special to our BCO community.

  • Kkrenz
    Kkrenz Member Posts: 76

    I am sending prayers. 

  • Zillsnot4me
    Zillsnot4me Member Posts: 2,122

    wishing you, Patty and her family find some peace. How scary to be so confused and for you to witness. You are very special for keeping us in the loop. Thank you.

  • Lynnwood1960
    Lynnwood1960 Member Posts: 1,107
    Prayers for Patty and her family. I thank you, her dear friend for realizing how loved Patty is here and for keeping us updated. She has had a hard fight. My heart breaks for her sons.
  • belleeast
    belleeast Member Posts: 96

    Prayers for Patty, family and friends

  • Falconer
    Falconer Member Posts: 801
    Holding you all in the light. Dear dear Patty.
  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,258

    Little Peppermint....  Love you sweet thing....  Just remember all the fun we always had together!  I'm holding you in my heart and my prayers....  Come on girl.... we have a lot of time left together.... xoxooxxoxo


  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 4,243

    Sad

    Patty’s Friend, that was difficult to read. I am sorry you are in the frontline witnessing our sweet Patty’s suffering. You are very kind for taking the time to update us. My heart is aching for he boys.

  • Mominator
    Mominator Member Posts: 1,173

    Dear Patty's Friend,

    Thank you for the updates. As difficult as they are to read, we worry about Patty when she disappears. 


    Patty, here's how I'd play Amazing Grace for you if I were there.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPR92QHJIPY


    Sending light and love and so many prayers.

    Mominator / Madelyn 

  • melmcbee
    melmcbee Member Posts: 371

    Prayers for Patti and family.

  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,145

    Praying for peace for Patti. Please God no more terrors. Thank you Patti's friend. She is blessed to have you there.

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894

    Patty heart breaking, bless you and Dear family. I'll miss your HootieHoo. And will always and have always said it with you in mind. If this is your time , go with the angels to God, If not we will celebrate you coming home to us again. It's not over till the cow kicks the bucket. Love you.


  • Beatmon
    Beatmon Member Posts: 617

    If Patty does leave us soon, I worry for her son that was angry with her on Sunday...and wanted his TV. Etc

    Those of us older know that children can lash out in different ways that are so hurtful, but they don’t mean it. I would hate for him to remember his parting words being hateful.

    I’m praying for Patty to turn this around as she has other times.

    Thank you to dear friend...we all need one like you

  • MJHJAN1014
    MJHJAN1014 Member Posts: 622

    Prayers for Patty and her family and friends. Hard to read the updates.......I so hate MBC.

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    The Lord is my shepherd;
    I have everything I need.
    He lets me rest in green meadows;
    he leads me beside peaceful streams.

    He renews my strength.
    He guides me along right paths,
    bringing honor to his name.

    Even when I walk
    through the dark valley of death,
    I will not be afraid,
    for you are close beside me.

    Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
    You prepare a feast for me
    in the presence of my enemies.

    You welcome me as a guest,
    anointing my head with oil.
    My cup overflows with blessings.

    Surely your goodness and unfailing love
    will pursue me all the days of my life,
    and I will live in the house of the Lord forever. Amen

    - The Bible, Psalm 23 -