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  1. #1
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    Call for Karma update

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    Last week I put out a call for good karma for my Mom currently battling ovarian cancer. Thanks so much to all of you that send out positive vibes our way.

    I got the call last night, the cancer has spread to her lungs. Needless to say we are very upset. I knew it was going to spread. We all know that she will not recover from this disease. I just did not think it would spread now. She will meet with the docs in about a week to plan an attack.

    I just feel so badly for her, she has been on chemo for 3 and 1/2 years.

    Cancer Sucks,

    Ruth

  2. #2
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    Ruth -- I don't know what to say that will make you feel better, but I will continue to send good karma you and your ma's way.

    Suzanne

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    So sorry to hear the bad news! We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. I agree cancer really does suck.

    Kerry

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    ((((Ruth)))))) My continued prayers for you and your family.
    Jennifer

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    my thoughts

    Ruth, i've no idea what to say. If I lived near you i'd bike over to your house, give you a hug and tell you I am here for you if you ever need someone to talk to.

    I wish you strength. Be strong for you and your mom.

    C

  6. #6
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    I'm so sorry. Cancer really is so cruel and relentless. Spend as much tmie with your mother now. Sounds like all you can do is be there for her and love her.
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  7. #7
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    Ruth, I am terribly sorry. Please know that we are sending you warm thoughts of strength and support.

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    Ruth, know that you and your mom and family are in our thoughts and hearts. If you think receiving a pretty picture in your email each day may lighten your spirit just a little, PM me and I'll add you to my list.
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    {{{{{Ruth}}}}}

    When we went through this with my parents , hospice was very supportive. Sending hugs through the ethernet... lifting in my thoughts...

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    (((((Ruth))))))
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    I'm so sorry Ruth. I hope you can find peace and joy in addition to sorrow in what lies ahead. Now is the time to start talking about the old stories, the ones that make you laugh, that remind her what a joyous life she has shared with you, and how much she is loved.

    (hugs)

    Prayers ascending.

    “Hey, clearly failure doesn’t deter me!”

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    Ruth,

    I'm so sorry to hear this news - I can't even imagine what it would be like to hear this about my mom, who is thankfully, to this point (age 72 on Nov. 2), very healthy.

    Tomorrow is the anniversary of my father's death in a car accident last year. He's been on my mind even more than usual this week, and I had a good cry tonight. I am not sure which is worse...losing a parent suddenly and unexpectedly (with no time to say anything you wished you'd said) or losing a parent more slowly, as with cancer. In the cancer case, you do get to reminisce, to share, but you also have to experience such a prolonged period of knowing what is to come, a gradual loss ... so draining to the spirit of all involved. My grandmother died of cancer, rather slowly, my mother went through it with her, and it was very difficult. There's no way to make it easy, but hospice does good work. They were very kind to my grandmother and helped my mom so much.

    You'll be in my thoughts.

    Emily
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    {{{{{Ruth and family}}}}} Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

    Sherry and family.
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    My prayers are with you and your family. I've been there with my mom, and it's rough. Take care of yourself and keep us posted on how you are doing or just to talk.
    Claudia

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    In my prayers too
    (a local call from here!)

    All you need is love...la-dee-da-dee-da...all you need is love!

 

 

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