I don't want to be totally AF......,

[blue1]

Good morning everyone! It's going to be a tough week for me. My mom had been having back pain and finally got an MRI and, unfortunately, she has cancer. Myeloma. She is such a positive person and overall very healthy and I know these things will help her get through this. We all (my brothers, mom, and I) go to the doctor tomorrow to find out more. I'm sure the next step will be referral to a specialist and then we'll learn more about the treatment. I have not read too much about it but it looks like there are effective treatments. No cure, but can be managed. Everyone's case is different, so I'm hoping and praying that she will fall into the 'it can be managed for years' category! I was shocked and cried a lot when she told me. I lost my dad 8 years ago to cancer and it was a matter of 4 weeks from diagnosis to him passing. He was very healthy up until then. But I'm trying to keep that out of my mind. Her case will be different!

Still thinking of you blue - staying hydrated and eating are definitely two great things to do!

OMG Frances....I'm praying for you guys!!!! I'm believing with you too....that she is on the it can be managed list!

[ToMyHealth]

First of all, Blue, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your sister. I truly hope your days are starting to look a bit brighter.

And Frances, my goodness. Yes, it is scary. Will pray that the drs can come up with a treatment plan that will give your Mom many more years!

[frances]

Good morning everyone! It's going to be a tough week for me. My mom had been having back pain and finally got an MRI and, unfortunately, she has cancer. Myeloma. She is such a positive person and overall very healthy and I know these things will help her get through this. We all (my brothers, mom, and I) go to the doctor tomorrow to find out more. I'm sure the next step will be referral to a specialist and then we'll learn more about the treatment. I have not read too much about it but it looks like there are effective treatments. No cure, but can be managed. Everyone's case is different, so I'm hoping and praying that she will fall into the 'it can be managed for years' category! I was shocked and cried a lot when she told me. I lost my dad 8 years ago to cancer and it was a matter of 4 weeks from diagnosis to him passing. He was very healthy up until then. But I'm trying to keep that out of my mind. Her case will be different!

Still thinking of you blue - staying hydrated and eating are definitely two great things to do!

[blue1]

So very sorry for your loss Blue. I'm glad you can find some comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering. My prayers will be with you!

YOU GUYS ARE SO SWEET!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
I have been drinking not moderating....but still not totally over doing it. That probably sounds bad but trust me I could really be doing a lot worse. I'm making sure I eat and I'm drinking water and powerade to stay hydrated and keep my system flushed.

[frances]

So very sorry for your loss Blue. I'm glad you can find some comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering. My prayers will be with you!

[BenTen321]

Hello Blue Sorry for your great loss because brother and sister's relationship is very pure and sensetive. May her soul rest in Peace. If you need us we all are here for you. God bless you and your family.

[Rusty]

Blue, I am SOOOO very sorry for the loss of your sister.:hug: Thinking of you and praying for you at this sad, sad time. Stick close to us...we'll be here for you.

xoxo
Rusty

[blue1]

Well...my sister is gone....she passed away this afternoon at 12:50....we were all there with. I have never seen someone pass away. They had her on the breathing machine....her daughter was going to have her taken off when her daughter got there...but she passed while she was still on it. I feel very very sad but I'm glad she's not suffering any more.

[blue1]

This is so wild...because me and my sister are the only two that have gone months sometimes without speaking and now we're the closest....God really does have a good sense of humor lol

[blue1]

:hug::hug:Blue,hugs sweet lady,sheesh sounds a really sad situation, keep your head up hon

Thanks guys! Yeah I was tipsy when I was posting but not over the top...I started posting short post because I had lost this very long post...and I was scared I would loose more so I would type a little and hurry up and and post lol

Well my niece sent the paramedics to myself sister's house and she agreed to go to the hospital....they are doing dialysis today and discharging her tomorrow....so we just have to see if she will go on her own on Wednesday...praying she does....I'm going to try to get over there to help her get ready if she'll let me. She's so weak maybe that's why she hasn't been going....

[paulywogg]

:hug::hug:Blue,hugs sweet lady,sheesh sounds a really sad situation, keep your head up hon

[ToMyHealth]

Blue, been thinking about you and hope things have settled down. How awful to have to witness all that esp for your sister.

Had one of those days yest where I think.....would it had been fun if not drinking? Went to a new place with friends. Sat outdoors amongst palm trees & crazy posters, sayings such as "don't eat yellow snow", a band playing but not so loudly that you couldn't talk, prize drawings and squirt gun fights, lots of silliness. Over a 3 hour period we all had a Bloody Mary and 2-3 beers plus a large mid afternoon lunch. Fish tacos made with grouper, Yum! Now had I been a driver I could not have that much. 200# husband? Believe he was fine considering his large cheeseburger & fries plus a good 3+ hours. But I think about that. I'm not sure my personality is such that I could drink NA beer or coke and enjoy. As dh says I was never a high school sophmore!

Not real important....but since this is the Mods thread this is sometimes where my mind goes when I consider quitting for good. Anyone else? Oh, BTW got home & drank water, did not even consider more alcohol. But is that always the case? Nope.

[Stewarts]

Not that I should be talking, but for what it's worth, yeah, it sounds like you should stay away from AL. Your last few posts seemed a little erratic and I think you may have said you were drinking. That whole situation just fuc#$in sucks! They say during times of stress or crisis you see someone's true colors, unfortunately it looks like you're seeing your sister's bf's.

[Dutch1988]

Good luck blue, sounds like a pretty shitty situation. I hope it gets better for you!

[frances]

Just wanted to add a suggestion for you not to drink AT this problem...I know it is very difficult...for me and everyone else I know, drinking at a problem never helped anything. I would always wind up hungover and feeling sick and the problem hadn't changed one bit.