Comments for Life Out Loud http://patsteer.com surviving cancer and living life Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:17:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on And the cancer patient learning process continues by Jeanne http://patsteer.com/2012/04/and-the-cancer-patient-learning-process-continues/comment-page-1/#comment-632 Jeanne Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:17:35 +0000 http://patsteer.com/?p=877#comment-632 Pat, I respect your decision. I agree that we know when it's time. I'm so sorry you're having to manage all these details when it'd be so great to just rest, and relax. My thoughts are with you. My prayers for freedom from pain, and inner peace go to you. It's time for others to be strong, and you can let go. With compassion and admiration, Jeanne A (from CCA) Pat, I respect your decision. I agree that we know when it’s time. I’m so sorry you’re having to manage all these details when it’d be so great to just rest, and relax. My thoughts are with you. My prayers for freedom from pain, and inner peace go to you. It’s time for others to be strong, and you can let go.
With compassion and admiration,
Jeanne A (from CCA)

]]> Comment on And the cancer patient learning process continues by Kimi http://patsteer.com/2012/04/and-the-cancer-patient-learning-process-continues/comment-page-1/#comment-631 Kimi Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:41:42 +0000 http://patsteer.com/?p=877#comment-631 Pat I've always respected you in each and every stage of your journey. I agree, you do knowwhen it's "time". I may be approaching that myself, soon, and have already have a discussion with my own doctor about pain management. You're right, not everyone wants to die at home, and I myself have always been determined to die sans chemo. Wishing you the best, and whem Gaelen finally falls silent online, I will light a candle in your honor. Kimi Pat I’ve always respected you in each and every stage of your journey. I agree, you do knowwhen it’s “time”. I may be approaching that myself, soon, and have already have a discussion with my own doctor about pain management. You’re right, not everyone wants to die at home, and I myself have always been determined to die sans chemo. Wishing you the best, and whem Gaelen finally falls silent online, I will light a candle in your honor. Kimi

]]> Comment on And the cancer patient learning process continues by Megan O'Donnell http://patsteer.com/2012/04/and-the-cancer-patient-learning-process-continues/comment-page-1/#comment-613 Megan O'Donnell Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:45:43 +0000 http://patsteer.com/?p=877#comment-613 Pat, I have followed your journey via your blog as well as from My CRC Connections from the time my mom was diagnosed in 2009. I recall your name on several discussion boards that helped my mom and the rest of our family get through her diagnosis and treatment. I'm very saddened to read this post and can't help but think there must be SOMETHING that can be figured out that would make you the most happy and comfortable. I'm not very familiar with your location as I'm from the Midwest, but do have family in NY. Have you heard of or looked into Francis House in Syracuse? or Villa Marie Claire, Hospice and Palliative Services-- they are a bit further from your location I think, but thought it was worth throwing out there. Or Meadowbrook Care Center in Freeport, NY? I'm not sure if that is helpful at all but I thought I would at least forward these names onto you in hopes that they will help. Wishing you the very best in hopes that you can find exactly what you're looking for, I have confidence that you will find a solution that will work. Sending lots of love and positive thoughts your way. Megan Pat, I have followed your journey via your blog as well as from My CRC Connections from the time my mom was diagnosed in 2009. I recall your name on several discussion boards that helped my mom and the rest of our family get through her diagnosis and treatment.

I’m very saddened to read this post and can’t help but think there must be SOMETHING that can be figured out that would make you the most happy and comfortable. I’m not very familiar with your location as I’m from the Midwest, but do have family in NY. Have you heard of or looked into Francis House in Syracuse? or Villa Marie Claire, Hospice and Palliative Services– they are a bit further from your location I think, but thought it was worth throwing out there. Or Meadowbrook Care Center in Freeport, NY?

I’m not sure if that is helpful at all but I thought I would at least forward these names onto you in hopes that they will help.

Wishing you the very best in hopes that you can find exactly what you’re looking for, I have confidence that you will find a solution that will work.

Sending lots of love and positive thoughts your way.

Megan

]]> Comment on And the cancer patient learning process continues by Mary Miller http://patsteer.com/2012/04/and-the-cancer-patient-learning-process-continues/comment-page-1/#comment-612 Mary Miller Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:25:14 +0000 http://patsteer.com/?p=877#comment-612 Pat, you sure have folks all over the country wanting to support you...To echo Diane Schull's comment, my husband's dad in Spokane, WA got a special hospital room designated for and staffed by VNA hospice until a hospice ctr. bed opened up. Would be glad to make phone calls if that would help. (email me). Thinking hard for other options...Btw, I'm just this week writing a FightCRC article about making this decision. If you want to talk, I can call you. But mostly, please know so many of us WANT to support you however we can. You've given so much to so many. Pat, you sure have folks all over the country wanting to support you…To echo Diane Schull’s comment, my husband’s dad in Spokane, WA got a special hospital room designated for and staffed by VNA hospice until a hospice ctr. bed opened up. Would be glad to make phone calls if that would help. (email me). Thinking hard for other options…Btw, I’m just this week writing a FightCRC article about making this decision. If you want to talk, I can call you.
But mostly, please know so many of us WANT to support you however we can. You’ve given so much to so many.

]]> Comment on And the cancer patient learning process continues by PAS http://patsteer.com/2012/04/and-the-cancer-patient-learning-process-continues/comment-page-1/#comment-611 PAS Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:06:50 +0000 http://patsteer.com/?p=877#comment-611 Thank you, Deborah. Be well. Thank you, Deborah. Be well.

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