more bad news,

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Just as i feel ive stopped crying another relative rings and i have to tell them we have had more bad news , cancer has spread to hubbys brain, and their is swelling , he has almost lost all speech , and he is so upset ,bless him and all i could do was hold him as he cried , i dont think ive ever felt so sad as i do now, dr has increased steroid to try and help with swelling, and is speaking to oncologist about radiotherapy , but with so little time left and hubby being unable to leave the house is that practical, i have sat with him all day just holding his hand , i wish i could do more, he cant even eat at the moment , ive only managed a kit kat that was only coz i was shaking so much,

ive only left him now as his dad is with him, they need time, but i have said to ALL inlaws they need to keep visits short and let him rest , lets see if they listen ,i just hope they do, or i may not be responsible for my actions,

i now have the sad task of telling the children after school . how much more can we take, this disease is so vicious ,

must go for now, kettle is boiling again,

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Jenni, I am so sorry for all you are going through.  When I read your status earlier via a different thread I just wished I could reach out and give you a hand to hold.  This dreadful, horrible disease has no mercy.  You are right to ask the in laws to limit their time as it isn't fair, although they do want to be able to see their son I know, I had much the same problem a year ago with my husband's family.  They did see him every day though and I had to put up with them being on the phone goodness knows how many times a day as well, but I got through it and also managed to make sure Steve had time quietly to rest.

    Please if there is anything I can do, if you need to talk or ask any questions about how to deal with this just shout.  I know there are a lot of people on here also that will be only too willing to help you but just wanted to offer a hand, ear, shoulder whatever, I'm here

    Sending you love for you, hubby and family xxxxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Oh Jenni,

    So sorry to hear about your husband. I remember so well that feeling of what the hell else can this disease do to my man?

    I wish you all the strength in the world to help you through and YOU are the boss as regards the family visiting. Stand firm and you do the best for your husband as you have always done.

    Hugs

    Grace X

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    jenni

    im trying to think of practical things to make life a little easier for you a wee bit.......

    is there anyone that can help look after you and your children? like shopping and cooking your dinners? a close friend perhaps?

    time is so precious

    my thoughts and prayers are with you xNx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Jenni-I can feel your pain at watching your lovely man struggle-  just 6 weeks ago I was where you are. You will get the strength from somewhere to continue the amazing job of supporting him as you are doing. Wish I could say more to help,but can only send you a hug. x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Jenni hun, I think sitting with hubby and holding his hand, holding him when he needs to cry and just being with him is the most important thing and probably the only thing that matters just now.  

    Love to you and yours, Judi xx