Reyeslv Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 @Colored Guy You are going to the best place for her care, wish you and your wife the best. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 All my best wishes to your family, @Colored Guy. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zillah Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 That's pretty rough, @Colored Guy Are there many support resources for family as carers where you are? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesseracts Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 This is my own damn fault but I'm up at 3:30 am reading random crap on the internet when I should be asleep because I'm getting a tattoo tomorrow. My sympathies go out to Colored Guy and everyone else who has an actual problem. polliwog and Zillah 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyjoybee Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Sending love @Colored Guy x Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks all. We had a bad night here last night and Barbara took the ambulance rise to the ER at 2 am this morning. I've been up for 32 hours right now less a 45 minute nap in the back seat of my car outside the ER. Evidently the cancer has spread and is the cause of all her discomfort. Her oncologist and palliative-care doctor will discuss a plan of treatment but hope is slim for a recovery. She's in a good place with hospice services available, I'll see what she wants to do. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeSea Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 ((((((((Rob&Barbara)))))))) idyllsend and Mark Bee 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Bee Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 SeeSea said: ((((((((Rob&Barbara)))))))) Big time. I wish I had something profound to say. I wish I could help. The best I can do is offer my support and sincere best wishes for both Rob and his wife Barbara. Everyone here in my household is thinking of you both. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 @Colored Guy I have no words. I'm really sorry, man. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowagirl Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 @coloredguy, sending good thoughts to you and your wife. I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fala Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 So sorry @ColoredGuy, for you, your wife and your family and friends. Big hug for you. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryQ Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Sorry to hear this @coloredguy .. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Everyone, thanks again. My wife went back into the hospital on 5/22 and is still there. They may have something as a last-ditch effort to combat her cancer, but she's just in very weak shape right now and eating very little. So she may not be able to survive the treatment. This past Saturday night, I was called to come to the hospital as her breathing had changed. I was asked if I wanted to have her intubated which goes with her being sedated and restrained. I said no, that's not what she wants. But she's been doing better since. If no treatment is available based on her condition, she may have to go to hospice and live out her last days in comfort and dignity, which is something that all of us want. On a good note, there is a pretty good tattoo show at any given visit. My son has a new scorpion tattoo on his arm, her friend and daughter just got new tattoos yesterday and were there to show her. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 @Colored Guy thoughts and prayers for you and your wife. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 @Colored Guy my thoughts are with you, your wife and family right now. <hug> best wishes and luck for the rest of the fight. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Thanks again all. Barbara goes to hospice any day now, which may not be a 1-way ticket. I talked with her oncologist for a long time yesterday and she gave an open offer to see her if she gets some strength back. She can't be treated in her current condition. Everyone (including here) has been very supportive and I've had to make some tough decisions, all of which have seem to be right so far. Yesterday I had to protest her release from the hospital so we can buy a couple of days to get her into hospice. Some people in the family are familiar with the facility and she will get far better care there, as opposed to at-home hospice. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Another day in paradise. Barbara is doing better in hospice than she's been doing in the past few weeks, awake most of the day, alert, talking and laughing. Still quite weak but starting to eat more solid food. She did look pretty bad on Friday after she was moved and one nurse told me she has a week to live at best, so she will be surprised to see how she looks now. Talk about a grim place though... they have quite a turnover there. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenRose Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 @Colored Guy sending positive thoughts to you and Barbara. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I've had a relative in hospice recently too, and it is grim, despite everyone's best intentions. I hope she's being well cared-for. Best wishes to both of you. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
growltiger Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 @Coloured Guy I don't really know what to say, but best wishes to you and Barbara. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 polliwog said: I've had a relative in hospice recently too, and it is grim, despite everyone's best intentions. I hope she's being well cared-for. Best wishes to both of you. This place came well-recommended and they could not be any nicer to us. Its a little scary since we lose the safety net of a hospital for things like patient handling, but I haven't seen anyone else there up and around. My wife has sat up in a chair a few times though. Still a lot better than trying this at home for her sake and everyone else. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zillah Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Hugs and best wishes, @Colored Guy. I hope your wife's remaining time is comfortable and peaceful. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenRose Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Does not compare to the aforementioned shitty things.... but my recent hell has been trying to get this stubborn puppy to go poop in the rain/thunderstorm. We are now approaching 3 hours post dinner and the most she has done is pee really quickly outside. Right now I'm suffering through her SBD farts while she sleeps on my lap... Damn dog. Hands On and Graeme 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-94941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeIndelible Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 @Colored Guy Best thoughts to you and yours. I hope everything works out. We're all pulling for you. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-95073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zillah Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 I saved a half finished copy of my assignment over my finished assignment and had to rewrite half of it :( Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5070-post-shitty-things-you-have-been-doing-recently/?page=3#findComment-95089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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