Guest Report post Posted April 18, 2011 As some of you guys know, My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer a year ago, which is why I withdrew from My courses at Algonquin. After the chemo she had a good year and we are grateful for that. The last few days she started to go very down hill and her breathing was terrible. She was taken to hospital in an ambulance Sat night. She had a partially collapsed lung, pnemonia, kidney failure, liver failure, septecemia, and life threateningly low blood pressure. She was on iv antibiotics and blood pressure meds. She was not responding to the antibiotics. Last night she chose to discontinue treatment. The nurse gave her much sedation and dilauded and stopped the blood pressure meds. She was in a deep sleep and the nurse said she would feel no pain. When her pressure dropped low enough she went into cardiac arrest. She passed away at 3:40 am this morning. We were there holding her hand. I am grateful it was quick and really she only had a few days of feeling really ill. I will not be taking any time off except to attend the funeral. I need to keep busy and be with people. Thank you to all My clients who have been supportive through this time. If you wish to make a donation to the cancer clinic or say a prayer, her name was Philomena. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkismitty 197 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 Although we have never met I just wanted to pass on my condolences and heartfelt wishes of strength and comfort in this difficult time. Be sure that I am sure her suffering is at an end and that she is in a much better place. Thinking of you in this difficult time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PistolPete 61421 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 My sincere condolences, much love to you and your family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest s***eO Report post Posted April 18, 2011 I have the same t-shirt, my mother lasted 21 months form the time she was diagnosed. My heart goes out to you and your family Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crankshaft25 125 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 I am deeply sorry for your loss, losing a loved one is never easy but take comfort that she passed in peace and has gone to a much better place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado17 12689 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 my condolences to you and your family but i'm sure your mom is in a better place no more suffering Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotchJohnson 214132 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 You have my deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother. You are in my prayers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeRichards 177238 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 My sincere condolences to you and your family. My heart goes out to you. I have lost family to cancer and have had a scare myself. Cancer is an awful awful thing. I am making my annual donation to the cancer society this week and although we have not met I will do so with you and your mother in my thoughts, members of the Cerb family. Philomena will being looking down on you and taking care of you now from above, free of pain and at peace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EmilyRushton 253377 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 My deepest condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capital Hunter 18263 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 My sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest **ng***1 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Cherish your memories and remember it will get easier in time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 My sincere condolences for your loss Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest o*****24 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E.D. man 691 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 As some of you guys know, My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer a year ago, which is why I withdrew from My courses at Algonquin.After the chemo she had a good year and we are grateful for that. The last few days she started to go very down hill and her breathing was terrible. She was taken to hospital in an ambulance Sat night. She had a partially collapsed lung, pnemonia, kidney failure, liver failure, septecemia, and life threateningly low blood pressure. She was on iv antibiotics and blood pressure meds. She was not responding to the antibiotics. Last night she chose to discontinue treatment. The nurse gave her much sedation and dilauded and stopped the blood pressure meds. She was in a deep sleep and the nurse said she would feel no pain. When her pressure dropped low enough she went into cardiac arrest. She passed away at 3:40 am this morning. We were there holding her hand. I am grateful it was quick and really she only had a few days of feeling really ill. I will not be taking any time off except to attend the funeral. I need to keep busy and be with people. Thank you to all My clients who have been supportive through this time. If you wish to make a donation to the cancer clinic or say a prayer, her name was Philomena. In 1988 my mom's transplanted kidney went after 15 years. We chose not to give her meds to keep her alive. She would have maybe lived for another 3 months with kemo and other medications. We unplugged the machine and and stopped the meds and she was given a sedative, she died with in 3 hours. We spared her the pain. Sometimes death is better than a painful exsistence. That is the truth but so sorry for your loss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest **n****er Report post Posted April 18, 2011 my heart goes out to you in this difficult time. Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest f***2f*** Report post Posted April 18, 2011 sincere condolences to you and your family. This is a tough time but family and friends will be your strength and of course the good memories that you have of better times. Keep your chin up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Areez 11906 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 my deepest condolences to you and your family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrgreen760 37785 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 Been there and done that with both parents and a sister and as odd as this will read I had some of my best experiences during these very very difficult times. To share someone's death is a mind blowing experience. All the veneers and walls that we hide behind in our normal daily existence and all the bs disappears completely and in my case I felt emotions that were boderline primal both sad, exhilurating and strangely freeing all at the same time. The circle of life happens right before your eyes and anyone who hasn't gone through it truly has no idea. You learn a whole lot about yourself and you learn more about others as well and it's wild wild stuff. Life affirming in many ways. My condolences on you loss. Peace MG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r100rs 859 Report post Posted April 19, 2011 thanks for the emotional post, I am really feeling a lot right now. My prayers are with you and your loved ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick_falcon 911 Report post Posted April 19, 2011 My prayers go out to you and I offer you my most sincere condolences. As you say in your post, the most important thing is that she went peacefully, with the least suffering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy kenny 50799 Report post Posted April 19, 2011 Sorry for your loss, losing your mom is like loosing a piece of yourself. Mothers give us life and make us who we are, no matter what you do or where you go in life you have the love of your mother to give you strength, when your mother is gone so to is a little bit of that strength and courage but always with you is that love that only a mother can provide. As many folks here know, although I did not share it publicly I lost my mother in may of last year to a cancer we thought we had beaten the year previous. As the 1st anniversary of her death approaches my heart grows heavy for my loss and yours. Remember the good times and remember how much she loved you and will continue to love you, that will give you the strength to carry on, most importantly keep loving the memory of her and live your life as a tribute to her. peace be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tr*****e Report post Posted April 19, 2011 My mom hasn't passed away yet, but my father did a number of years ago. The death of a parent is confusing, but leads to important questions and answers pertaining to what we really want out of life and our role in relation to the next generation. I'm glad your mom didn't have to go through the suffering normally associated with cancer(months and years of painful treatments, almost round-the-clock goodbyes to loved ones and acquaintances), and my deepest condolences to you and your family in this time of reflection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevecurious 42059 Report post Posted April 19, 2011 My deepest and most sincere condolences to you and your family. Although I am not a religious man per se you will be in my thoughts and prayers tonight. Take care and cherish the memories that you hold so dear. All the best! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
50strait 350 Report post Posted April 20, 2011 My condolences. I went through the very same thing with my mother almost 4 years ago. I feel your pain, and pray for your strength, Gord Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elotus 110 Report post Posted April 20, 2011 My prayers are with you. My deepest condodences Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
