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Dawn
Jan 24, 2008 17:14:40 GMT 1
Post by Deanne Jenkyns on Jan 24, 2008 17:14:40 GMT 1
Hiya Dawn, hows your Dad doing?
Deanne xxx
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Dawn
Jan 24, 2008 18:28:04 GMT 1
Post by dtay on Jan 24, 2008 18:28:04 GMT 1
Hi Deanne Dads not so good now I'm afraid. he has fluid on the lung but not enough to drain and this is causing terrible breathlessness. He's not eating much either and is extremely weak and tired. He told me on tuesday that he is weary now and has had enough. It looks like the Tarceva has stopped working for him - but he has had at least an extra year on it - and considering they told him at the beginning of last year that he only has 2 month left, he has done marvellously well. I totally thank the Tarceva for giving him that extra time. Pleased that you had a great hol and that Jimmy is still doing so well. Lots of love Dawn
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Dawn
Jan 24, 2008 21:46:23 GMT 1
Post by Deanne Jenkyns on Jan 24, 2008 21:46:23 GMT 1
Hiya Dawn, Reading your post has made me very sad hun. I am sorry that your Dad is not doing so good at the moment it must be tough on you all. Please tell him that I have been asking about him. ((((hugs to you all))))
Deanne xxx
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Dawn
Jan 24, 2008 22:05:33 GMT 1
Post by wendy on Jan 24, 2008 22:05:33 GMT 1
Hi Dawn so sorry to hear about your dad. big hugs to you both Wendyxx
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Dawn
Jan 25, 2008 14:06:28 GMT 1
Post by norfolkbirdie on Jan 25, 2008 14:06:28 GMT 1
Dawn
Sorry to read your dad isn't doing well and just wanted to say "Thinking of you" Ros
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Dawn
Jan 25, 2008 19:28:23 GMT 1
Post by dtay on Jan 25, 2008 19:28:23 GMT 1
Thanks very much all of you - I am flying down to Bristol in the morning to spend the weekend with him and am taking my elsest daughter (the apple of his eye) with me. When I was there on tuesday he was very weak but still is 'my Dad' - I dread any further decline. Deanne I will give him your love - he will be pleased. Dawn x
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Dawn
Jan 25, 2008 22:11:34 GMT 1
Post by caz on Jan 25, 2008 22:11:34 GMT 1
Dawn so sorry that you dads not doing so well, will be thinking of you when you go to see him, lots of love Caz X
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Dawn
Jan 25, 2008 23:02:02 GMT 1
Post by dtay on Jan 25, 2008 23:02:02 GMT 1
Thanks for that Caz - my Dad has a great and steadfast faith and is very calm - he helps me cope so much, its absurd that he is helping me to come to terms with things that I would rather not face even tho he is the one going thru it !! He is a brave man and has fought this for 18 months with courage and never once complained. I am so proud of him and love him very much. Dawn x
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Dawn
Jan 26, 2008 18:37:10 GMT 1
Post by daisey on Jan 26, 2008 18:37:10 GMT 1
Your Dad sounds very like mine Dawn, I moved back into our old home to nurse him when he was ill and though physically weak, mentally he was my rock! Ironic really. Real love I guess. Thinking of you all. Daisey x
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Dawn
Jan 26, 2008 19:22:16 GMT 1
Post by wendy on Jan 26, 2008 19:22:16 GMT 1
Dads are very special aren't they? My love to you both Wendy
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Dawn
Jan 27, 2008 21:09:39 GMT 1
Post by sam07 on Jan 27, 2008 21:09:39 GMT 1
Hi Dawn So sorry to hear your dads not so good, horrible disease. Thinking of you, I still often look at this site my dad has been passed 3 months and its no easier. Its so unfair. Sending you and your family lots of love. Sam x x
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Dawn
Jan 28, 2008 20:18:32 GMT 1
Post by dtay on Jan 28, 2008 20:18:32 GMT 1
Hi Sam - good to hear from you, how are you doing ?
Dads are very special people and mine is my rock too, Daisey.
Thanks to you all for your good wishes - I always pass them on to my Dad. Dawn x
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Dawn
Jan 31, 2008 18:21:21 GMT 1
Post by sam07 on Jan 31, 2008 18:21:21 GMT 1
Hi Dawn Not doing too bad, thanks for asking. Take each day as it comes doesnt seem to get any easier with time. My children keep me going. You must be going through hard times if dads not well and his health is deterating. It is heart breaking seeing them this way, this once strong man whos nutured and protected you. Take care of yourself and family. Stay strong. Sam xx
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Dawn
Jan 31, 2008 19:28:04 GMT 1
Post by dtay on Jan 31, 2008 19:28:04 GMT 1
Sam - it is terrible to see Dad going downhill after he had done so well. He looks frail and weak but saying that he can still give me a piece of his mind if I step out of line !!!!!!! Even if he is dosing he still pricks his ears up to listen to conversations on occassion ! I cant bear to think of a time when he wont be with me. dawn x
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Dawn
Jan 31, 2008 21:12:59 GMT 1
Post by Deanne Jenkyns on Jan 31, 2008 21:12:59 GMT 1
Dear Dawn, I really cannot find the words, but I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts. Sending you all ((((hugs))))
Deanne xxx
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Dawn
Jan 31, 2008 21:26:06 GMT 1
Post by sam07 on Jan 31, 2008 21:26:06 GMT 1
Dawn Sounds like your dad still has his great sense of humour, not missing a trick. Try not to think about when but here and now. Make the most of every minute with your dad, talk to him, cuddle him kiss him thats what counts knowing your there. Take care. Thinking of you Sam xxx
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Dawn
Feb 1, 2008 18:22:34 GMT 1
Post by dtay on Feb 1, 2008 18:22:34 GMT 1
Thanks Sam x
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sam07
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Dawn
Feb 7, 2008 12:40:38 GMT 1
Post by sam07 on Feb 7, 2008 12:40:38 GMT 1
Hi Dawn How you doing? Hows the family? How is your dad doing? Sam xxx
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Dawn
Feb 17, 2008 13:34:20 GMT 1
Post by Deanne Jenkyns on Feb 17, 2008 13:34:20 GMT 1
Hi Dawn, Also wondering how things are with your Dad?
Deanne xxx
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Dawn
Feb 17, 2008 18:23:04 GMT 1
Post by dtay on Feb 17, 2008 18:23:04 GMT 1
Hi Sam and Deanne, thanks for asking but Dad has been very poorly for about a week now. He is more or less bedridded now and his breathing is deteriorating. The Marie Curie nurses are sitting with him 2 nights a week now to give my sister a break and I went down for 3 days last week and am going today again for another 3 days. He is painfree which is great its just his breathing which is distressing and causing him to be anxious. We have had great indepth chats about how much we love each other etc etc and I feel a little bit better about things as I could feel that I was sliding into a depression. The main thing now is that Dad is comfortable and carefree and I am happy with that. Will update when I can. Love Dawn x
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Dawn
Feb 17, 2008 18:57:09 GMT 1
Post by Deanne Jenkyns on Feb 17, 2008 18:57:09 GMT 1
Dear Dawn, I am so sorry, I can only imagine how painful it must be for you seeing your beloved dad this way. I am pleased that at least he is not experiencing any pain. I wish that I could offer you some comfort. Sening you all ((((hugs))))
Deanne xxx
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Dawn
Feb 17, 2008 19:47:33 GMT 1
Post by wendy on Feb 17, 2008 19:47:33 GMT 1
Hi Dawn Just read your latest news. I'm so very sorry that your Dad's condition has worsened. It's good that you can talk to him and tell him how much you love him it always helps to tell someone how much they are loved and it's good that he knows how you feel. My love and enormous hugs to you both. WendyXXX
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Dawn
Feb 18, 2008 18:27:16 GMT 1
Post by daisey on Feb 18, 2008 18:27:16 GMT 1
Hi Dawn, I lost my Dad with lung cancer when he was 52 and I was 21. Its heartbreaking to watch someone you love sliping away and my heart goes out to you both. So good you are there for him ( and he for you) and to share this time together though it must be terribly hard for you both right now. Words are not enough.....love to you both. Daisey xx
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Dawn
Feb 19, 2008 17:38:46 GMT 1
Post by sam07 on Feb 19, 2008 17:38:46 GMT 1
Hi Dawn Ive just read your news sorry dads not so good, he is painfree which is something. It doesnt make the process any easier though does it, you still see them suffering. Keep strong. Always here for a chat. Take care Sam x x x x
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