My father in law had a suspected COPD, he was given inhalers and has been quite ill for about six months. My little boy is 7 and adores his Grandad he has been so worried about him and kept asking if he ws going to die. We told him not to be so silly of course he wouldnt!! Last week my father in law was diagnosed with Stage 3a lung cancer. He has been given 3 to 6 months. Obviously I havent told my son, Grandad has had a new lease of life and is making the most of it all. Going for long walks with him with the dog, treating him to cakes at the cafe, basically being the best friend he used to be to him before he started to get ill. Lewis, my little boy is so happy, he bounced back from grandads the other day telling me how he knew Grandad was all better because he was doing things with him again.
I feel so in Limbo at the moment, I am trying to stay strong and positive for everyone at the moment, while all the time thinking what the hell am I supposed to do? This thing has just come into our lives and I just feel so angry and useless. I don't know what to do for the best.
On the plus side this little rant has made me feel much better!
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Hiya Emma
I'm sorry to hear about your father in law. It has obviously come as a real shock to you. It is good that you have managed to find this site so quickly as you need all the support you can get right now. It took me a long time to realise that this caring malarky is bloody hard work and you just can't do it alone! Everyone is so supportive here and any time you need to have a rant or a cry come and tell us, we'll have a rant and cry with you.
I really feel for wee Lewis, but as I always say where there is life there is hope, my friends hubby was given 2 weeks to live and two years on he is still here!
Make the most of the time with grandad and come on here and get it all off your chest!
Sad news Emma. Any time you need to get things off your chest we will if possible offer the hand of friendship and support. I have found the people on here so very supportive in my times of need. It doesn't have to be all doom and gloom. We discuss our problems and feelings but also have a good laugh. Try to enjoy the good days hun and they will get you through the bad ones. Take care and love toyou and your family. x x x
