Prayers Needed

[Guernicaa]

Very sorry to hear that Kathianne.
It was very hard for my parents when my grandparents died.

I wish you and your family the best of luck in these hard times.

[Trigg]

I wanted to let you all know, my dad died last Friday. The services were Tuesday and the funeral yesterday. While his last week was very tough, he kept control until he slipped into a coma.

The services were beautiful, over 400 visitors. For a man 86 years old, no one could imagine the number of his friends that came from FL, AZ, IN, WI, and LA. Seriously, shocking and comforting. He impacted literally hundreds and hundreds of lives.

My brother and I sat down this morning, to start on the thank yous and get the estate in order. After about 1/2 hour, my sister-in-law called to tell my brother that their 24 year old son, due to marry Sept. 22, has a brain tumor. More MRI's and such being done today, please keep him in your prayers.

God moves in mysterious ways, I cannot imagine my father surviving this, even without the cancer. It was also weird that my son missed his train this morning, back to university, due to an error in train times posted, that lasted literally minutes before the correction.

My prayers are with you.

[Kathianne]

My prayers are with you.

Thank you. While I said 'today' it was actually yesterday. Pretty hard to contemplate your father's funeral, than a son or nephew finding out he has a brain tumor the next morning.

God was good, to spare my dad. The news thus far is mixed, but we are grateful for the good: So far the tests indicate it's not cancer. They also indicate that it's big and growing rapidly, that's the not good.

More info to come Tuesday, holiday ya know. Please say prayers!

[Joan]

Kathianne -

I did know about your Dad, but hadn't heard about your nephew. This is a shame! They say that God never give us more than we can carry, Hope that's true in this case! My prayers are with you!

[Sitarro]

Kath,

Having lost my father 4 years ago, I can say that what Remie wrote is very true. I think about him a lot, wonder what he would think of what I'm doing, how he would counsel me, and what a great example he was. Time does have a way of clearing away the sorrow and replacing it with the wonderful memories he was responsible for.

Best of luck to your nephew, I have faith things will work out well. Hang in there and it's OK to cry, that too has it's place. Your father will live on in his many accomplishments which of course includes you, I'm sure he was and is very proud......You are in my prayers.

[retiredman]

I just lost my dad in March, and the very week after, my lifelong bestfriend was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma. I do not claim to know your pain, but I certainly know of it. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

[musicman]

Please accept Starla's and my heartfelt condolences, Kathianne. I'm so terribly sorry. You and your family will definitely be in our prayers.

[Kathianne]

I knew this thread was around, I was hoping I wouldn't be needing it. For the past few weeks, been waiting to find out what's happening with Jay.

It's been a really hard 6 months, he found out his wife was cheating. He filed for divorce. She was fighting it, she wanted to keep everything the way it's been, but not change her behavior. (It must run in our family, it's pretty close to what ex kept saying, while he too fought divorce. Where do we find...) Anyways, that is life, so to speak.

Then about 3 months ago, he started feeling weird, tingling and weakness over left side. Much the same symptoms at beginning before brain tumor diagnosis. After several Loyola visits, about a month and half ago, back to Mayo in Rochester. Lots of tests, total consult for 10/19. My brother only told me after returning from the hospitalization a month + ago. I could tell he was more than a bit concerned, like I had to be the calm one, telling him to wait and see and pray. My brother is probably the most optimistic, but realistic person I know. I was worried. Talk to my nephew a few times, he sounded good, but also realistic. "I just want to know what, if anything can be done." Honestly, my family.

So yesterday was the day. I texted bro, 'thinking of you and praying.' A couple hours later he replied, 'supposed to talk to docs in hour or so...'

That was the last I heard, until an hour ago. I knew when no response, it wasn't going to be good.

ALS. Median time at his age, health issues, 2 years. God.

[Gunny]

I knew this thread was around, I was hoping I wouldn't be needing it. For the past few weeks, been waiting to find out what's happening with Jay.

It's been a really hard 6 months, he found out his wife was cheating. He filed for divorce. She was fighting it, she wanted to keep everything the way it's been, but not change her behavior. (It must run in our family, it's pretty close to what ex kept saying, while he too fought divorce. Where do we find...) Anyways, that is life, so to speak.

Then about 3 months ago, he started feeling weird, tingling and weakness over left side. Much the same symptoms at beginning before brain tumor diagnosis. After several Loyola visits, about a month and half ago, back to Mayo in Rochester. Lots of tests, total consult for 10/19. My brother only told me after returning from the hospitalization a month + ago. I could tell he was more than a bit concerned, like I had to be the calm one, telling him to wait and see and pray. My brother is probably the most optimistic, but realistic person I know. I was worried. Talk to my nephew a few times, he sounded good, but also realistic. "I just want to know what, if anything can be done." Honestly, my family.

So yesterday was the day. I texted bro, 'thinking of you and praying.' A couple hours later he replied, 'supposed to talk to docs in hour or so...'

That was the last I heard, until an hour ago. I knew when no response, it wasn't going to be good.

ALS. Median time at his age, health issues, 2 years. God.

Very sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

[revelarts]

I knew this thread was around, I was hoping I wouldn't be needing it. For the past few weeks, been waiting to find out what's happening with Jay.

It's been a really hard 6 months, he found out his wife was cheating. He filed for divorce. She was fighting it, she wanted to keep everything the way it's been, but not change her behavior. (It must run in our family, it's pretty close to what ex kept saying, while he too fought divorce. Where do we find...) Anyways, that is life, so to speak.

Then about 3 months ago, he started feeling weird, tingling and weakness over left side. Much the same symptoms at beginning before brain tumor diagnosis. After several Loyola visits, about a month and half ago, back to Mayo in Rochester. Lots of tests, total consult for 10/19. My brother only told me after returning from the hospitalization a month + ago. I could tell he was more than a bit concerned, like I had to be the calm one, telling him to wait and see and pray. My brother is probably the most optimistic, but realistic person I know. I was worried. Talk to my nephew a few times, he sounded good, but also realistic. "I just want to know what, if anything can be done." Honestly, my family.

So yesterday was the day. I texted bro, 'thinking of you and praying.' A couple hours later he replied, 'supposed to talk to docs in hour or so...'

That was the last I heard, until an hour ago. I knew when no response, it wasn't going to be good.

ALS. Median time at his age, health issues, 2 years. God.

God bless you and your family Kath.

[Kathianne]

God bless you and your family Kath.

I'm feeling angry and so sad. Want to be home, but brother is heading back to FL for 2 weeks until Jay has appt for what is to come at Rush, seems the 'best' for this in Chicago. Trying to keep mind off, then feeling guilty for trying not to feel. Arrgg!

[SassyLady]

I'm so sorry Kath.
Prayers for you and your family

🙏🙏

[jimnyc]

I knew this thread was around, I was hoping I wouldn't be needing it. For the past few weeks, been waiting to find out what's happening with Jay.

It's been a really hard 6 months, he found out his wife was cheating. He filed for divorce. She was fighting it, she wanted to keep everything the way it's been, but not change her behavior. (It must run in our family, it's pretty close to what ex kept saying, while he too fought divorce. Where do we find...) Anyways, that is life, so to speak.

Then about 3 months ago, he started feeling weird, tingling and weakness over left side. Much the same symptoms at beginning before brain tumor diagnosis. After several Loyola visits, about a month and half ago, back to Mayo in Rochester. Lots of tests, total consult for 10/19. My brother only told me after returning from the hospitalization a month + ago. I could tell he was more than a bit concerned, like I had to be the calm one, telling him to wait and see and pray. My brother is probably the most optimistic, but realistic person I know. I was worried. Talk to my nephew a few times, he sounded good, but also realistic. "I just want to know what, if anything can be done." Honestly, my family.

So yesterday was the day. I texted bro, 'thinking of you and praying.' A couple hours later he replied, 'supposed to talk to docs in hour or so...'

That was the last I heard, until an hour ago. I knew when no response, it wasn't going to be good.

ALS. Median time at his age, health issues, 2 years. God.

That's rough Kath. I'm sorry you are going through the hurt from this and the heartache. I can understand completely but that doesn't help the heart when it aches. Ever need to speak with anyone, and while you likely have many ears just know that I am here. I always listen via messages here and would give you my number if you ever wanted to talk.

And I see that "Joan" posted above. That put a quick smile and a brief glossy eye in seeing that. Odd, I also found today a bible that was given to her when she was a little girl. I also found a small hand written not inside about 3 psalm verses to read and something else from John or another. I still have to go and read them. If they meant enough to her to write them down, then they would mean something to me. I recognize her hand writing and know for a fact it's Mom from when she was of course an adult. But still, a nice gift. Being a very old bible, and it's starting to fall apart, I'm going to have it restored. It's written on inside with a note to Mom when it was given to her. And then less than an hour or 2 later, I end up in this thread and seeing her post.

Life works in mysterious ways and so does the man above. For whatever little bit it helps you, I read the good book and handle my own prayers my way. And you both will be thought of in them.

[revelarts]

I'm feeling angry and so sad. Want to be home, but brother is heading back to FL for 2 weeks until Jay has appt for what is to come at Rush, seems the 'best' for this in Chicago. Trying to keep mind off, then feeling guilty for trying not to feel. Arrgg!

Emotions can swing all over, hang on.
God knows whats what, and never leaves us.

[Kathianne]

Going to Chicago from 24-3rd. Lots of stuff. Jay Posted this on FB today:

2023 was a hard year for me. After dealing with my brain tumor for more than 16 years, I have recently found out that I now have an even bigger challenge. I have been diagnosed with having ALS, or more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It is a rare nervous system disease that has no known cause and no cure. However, despite this challenge, I still try to keep my upbeat, positive attitude as I have always had before. I have a great support system from my family and my true friends that are here to help me in any way they can. Every day I realize how thankful I am for what I have. Life is good!