brscooter Posted February 20, 2008 #1 Posted February 20, 2008 On the 19th (last night) my wife and I celebrated our 36th anniversery. We were young on our wedding date, I was 18 she was 17. We spent the night taking care of my mother (80 y/o), who just got out of the hospital after 12 days. She spent half here and half in New Orleans. I spent half the time staying overnight with her and others stayed the other time. Now I am sick. This is the first time I have been on the computer in 2 weeks. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She survived colon cancer in October 2003. She had about 20 inches of her large intesttines removed. She has gone through a lot since Feb. 1, 2002. My father died of cancer, her brother died of cancer 13 days later, my 2 older brother died and she had colon cancer. Now this. She is scheduled for a 6 hour operation on March 12th to remove part of her pancreas, part of her small intestines, part of her stomach, part of her douedum (not sure of spelling), and the mass that is wrapped around them and blocking the bile duct. This procedure is called the Whipple, ask a doctor. A guy at Ochsner Hospital is doing it as he is one of 2 gurus there that do it. Not a whole lot anywhere that do it. All of this depends on if it has spread to the blood vessels or other organs. If it has they will just close her up. Give up a minute to pray for her if you will, I would certainly appreciate it. Thanks lyle
dray Posted February 20, 2008 #2 Posted February 20, 2008 Lyle our prayer's will go out to you and your family were hoping for the best for your mom Dic and Carol
autopilot Posted February 20, 2008 #3 Posted February 20, 2008 Gladly, Lyle And a word or two for you & the wife while I'm at it. autopilot
Sweetnothing Posted February 20, 2008 #5 Posted February 20, 2008 Lyle, Sorry to hear about your Mom!! She sounds like she has been through a lot, and is one tough cookie! We will keep her, and your family in our thoughts and prayers!! Please keep us posted!
royalstarjac Posted February 20, 2008 #6 Posted February 20, 2008 Your mom is in our prayers. We have been through this sort of thing also. God bless!-Jack
nance56 Posted February 20, 2008 #7 Posted February 20, 2008 You have our prayers for her and your family. Lean on us any time you need to.
wolfman1 Posted February 20, 2008 #8 Posted February 20, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are yours and hers. God bless. Steve
kbran Posted February 20, 2008 #11 Posted February 20, 2008 You got it Lyle. If there is anything I can do for you let me know.
RSV Angel Posted February 20, 2008 #13 Posted February 20, 2008 Lyle, You and your family have been added to our prayer list also. It is not easy caring for our older loved ones at times but God tells us that he won't put more on us than we can bear. Just lean upon him during the troubled times. Craig
mini-muffin Posted February 20, 2008 #14 Posted February 20, 2008 I'm very sorry to hear about your mom. Definitely in our prayers. Oh and congratulations on the 36 yrs. Guess it's kinda hard to celebrate during this time. I also hope she doesn't have to suffer too much pain. Hard enough having a loved one ill, but knowing they hurt it's hard. Margaret
Mavrick Posted February 20, 2008 #15 Posted February 20, 2008 Hey Lyle, Got your family in our prayers. Take care and stay strong......keep the faith and He will see you through your times of trouble. Mike
DragonRider Posted February 20, 2008 #16 Posted February 20, 2008 Charlene and I are saddened to hear about your mother, our prayers for her are going up, hope all goes well, the Dr.'s at Oschener are top notch..........Our prayers are with them also, may the Lord guide their hands to a successful surgery............ Anything we can do, just ask........... Lewis & Charlene
Yamacarl Posted February 21, 2008 #17 Posted February 21, 2008 Sorry about your mom Lyle, Prayers sent for all of yall. If you need anything anytime I'm just across the bridge. Carl
sarges46 Posted February 21, 2008 #18 Posted February 21, 2008 All the best to your family Lyle. You are in our prayers.
Grandpagak Posted February 21, 2008 #19 Posted February 21, 2008 our thoughts and prayers are with your mom and the family..
hipshot Posted February 21, 2008 #20 Posted February 21, 2008 lyle. i will say a special prayer for you and your mom, every night! just jt
brscooter Posted February 21, 2008 Author #21 Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks to all of you. This is what makes this place so good. Lyle
tazmocycle Posted February 22, 2008 #22 Posted February 22, 2008 our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need. let us know if we can help in any way, don and susan.
Marcarl Posted February 22, 2008 #24 Posted February 22, 2008 Will enter a plea for mercy for all of you. Keep the faith Bro.
Yama Mama Posted February 22, 2008 #25 Posted February 22, 2008 I will certainly pray for your Mom's recovery. You are so lucky to have your Mom. Peggy
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