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My MIL has been fighting glioblastoma (an aggressive brain cancer) since July 2009. Recently she has decided to stop treatment and Hospice has entered into our lives. We would welcome prayers for Cheryl and the family in any capacity that you see fit. We've not traveled this road before, and are anxious about what's to come. My FIL is her 24/7 caregiver...pray for strength and patience for Dennis, courage and freedom from pain for Cheryl, guidance for me and DH as we try to explain this to our children DD 10, DS 9, DS 5.
Caring Bridge link if you want to read more. check out Sept 18, 2011 for some of her insights...she's an amazing woman of faith!
Thanks in advance for your prayers.
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Mother In Law Entering Hospice prayers please
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Posted 22 March 2012 - 08:09 PM
I'm so sorry to hear this sad news Amy. I'll certainly be praying for everyone involved. Hugs!
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Posted 22 March 2012 - 09:41 PM
My prayers are with you all, Amy. I'll subscribe to your Caring Bridge page, I still have one for my DH so I'll get your updates my email. *hugs*
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Posted 22 March 2012 - 11:36 PM
Prayers for all of you, especially Cheryl and Dennis. I'm so sorry you are all going through this. Hospice may be able to assist you in advance if you have questions about different ways you could present the news to your children. There is no one "right" way.
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Posted 23 March 2012 - 12:29 AM
Praying for your MIL and the whole family. Hospice is such a big decision, and such a wonderful help for so many. I pray that you all may find comfort and support through this time. Cheri is right: there's no one "right" way to tell them. And with their ages, it might work to do them at different times. Thanks for sharing with us!
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Posted 23 March 2012 - 02:06 AM
I am so sorry. Sending hugs and prayers.
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Posted 23 March 2012 - 05:16 AM
Amy I am adding you, Cheryl, Dennis and your entire family to my thoughts AND prayers!
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Posted 23 March 2012 - 05:29 AM
Sorry to hear this. May you and your family find blessings and comfort during this time.
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Posted 23 March 2012 - 06:43 AM
I'm praying for all of you, especially for your amazing MIL.
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Posted 23 March 2012 - 07:47 AM
Sending my prayers, Amy. I'm so sorry to hear this.
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Posted 03 May 2012 - 03:33 PM
Amy, I just read the latest update at Caring Bridge. I'm so sorry for your loss but rejoicing at your MIL's journey to Jesus. Prayers and love for all of you at this sad time in your lives.
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Posted 03 May 2012 - 03:56 PM
Amy, praying for you and all your loved ones. This is a situation close to my heart as I recently lost my mother over a lingering slow death.
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Posted 04 May 2012 - 02:45 AM
Sending my prayers, Amy - I know how difficult this time is for everyone so adding extra prayers for stregth and comfort for you all.
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Posted 06 May 2012 - 04:38 PM
That is the same cancer my mother had. Your mother-in-law has really beaten the odds with it already. When my mother was diagnosed, she asked the Dr. the stats on his patients with it and 50% were gone in 6 months and the longest he'd had a patient survive was 3 years. I'll be praying for your family during this difficult time. 
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Posted 07 May 2012 - 05:16 AM
I am so sorry to hear about your MIL. My prayers are with you all during this sad time 
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Posted 07 May 2012 - 10:05 AM
Having been through almost the same thing 2 times in the last 2 yrs (first my MIL with breast cancer & last month my step-mom with an unknown illness that took her) I know the road ahead will be rough. I will keep you & the family in prayer. So sorry you are going through this. 
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Posted 12 May 2012 - 10:01 PM
I worked at a hospice for many years. I would really encourage you to get advice from your hospice workers about your children. Most hospices have very very good children's programs. I am very sorry to hear about your MIL's illness but glad hospice is there to help you and your family. My prayers are with you.
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Posted 14 May 2012 - 04:07 PM
I will keep your family in my prayers.
We journeyed down that road with my mother in law several years ago. It was difficult at the time, but now I see that it gave her a chance to say goodbye to everyone she loved. We tried to keep things as pleasant as possible and I promised to help her stay pain-free (hospice will deliver pain meds on the weekend if necessary).
Her church may be able to offer some support. The church choir came to sing to my mother in law at her house.
I still miss her, though.
Keep us posted.
We journeyed down that road with my mother in law several years ago. It was difficult at the time, but now I see that it gave her a chance to say goodbye to everyone she loved. We tried to keep things as pleasant as possible and I promised to help her stay pain-free (hospice will deliver pain meds on the weekend if necessary).
Her church may be able to offer some support. The church choir came to sing to my mother in law at her house.
I still miss her, though.
Keep us posted.
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