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Rough few months

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Where to begin.... I think I shared the issues my mom was having and her getting a pacemaker. And I shared that my brother George was diagnosed with lung cancer & brain cancer. He had surgery and all seemed okay until mid december. He was having issues, seeping from his stitches and it went from bad to worse. Two additional surgeries on his brain. Opening up his head taking out a piece of his skull let in a lot of air and we are guessing caused the cancer to spread like wildfire.

He passed away last Friday, January 10th.

We had a very nice funeral and a mile line of cars to lay him to rest.

But still we were busy taking care of my mom. She could not attend the funeral because in December she had open heart surgery after they found blockages. They did a quadruple bypass and replaced a heart valve. She never did recover from the surgery. She had complications in that she had bacteria in her blood that they had a very hard time pinning down where it was coming from and getting it to go negative.

Many days we visited one hospital and then drove 100 miles to visit mom in the hospital in Columbus. Or we alternated days at each hospital. Very hectic. I was planning to make the 100 miles drive again today but got a call last night at 1030 saying to call in the family and come to the hospital now. My daughter had just left her at 7pm and was the last one to hear her speak. My brother and I got there a little before 1am but she was out of it. She could not move or speak or respond. She passed on at 9:59 this morning.

I feel numb. Like I said it's been a rough few months.
 
Damn Doc, sorry to hear this. Especially with your own health issues right now. You, Gail and your family have my thoughts and prayers right now. If you need anything let us know.
 
I do feel sorry I hope things get better one thing I have learned is that as you get older the more you are going to have to deal with this. I lost adear friend than found out that on the following day another old time veteran had also passed so now I will be spending Saturday on the honor guard thank goodness it's a 3 day weekend I might still get some work done in the back country.
 
Thanks Don, that is so true, as we get older .....

And thanks Jerry. I'm all past my health issues thank goodness. All is good on that front at least.
 
My sincere condolences Doc! May God help and comfort you and yours during this tragic time! We will keep you ALL in our prayers!!

God is with you,
Tony
 
I'm so very sorry to hear that Doc. However I am glad to hear that you are okay. It may sound trite but time really does heal all wounds.
 
Thoughts & prayers for you and your family Doc. Very difficult when it seems that your world is falling apart before your eyes. I spent the morning doing some work for a friend, and the whole time she was on the phone making Hospice arrangements for her BIL, because her sister was a train wreck when she heard they were taking her husband off the ventilator because there was nothing more they could do for him. He's only 65.

Don't worry about tomorrow, because today has enough problems of its own.
 
So sorry to hear this Doc. I'll remember to keep you in my prayers. Just take comfort in knowing they are no longer suffering and will always be with you.
 
My condolances Doc. There isn't much anyone can say to ease the passing of close family but they will be in our prayers tonight.
 
Sorry to hear this sad news Doc... When we are kids life is full of fun and games. As we age there comes a time when the fun is gone and there are no new games to be played. The only thing left is the game of life, and it has an ending that we all know.

Take care of yourself and especially those in your family. Spend time with them and comfort them as well as your self.

Best regards, Kirk
 
Wow. That's terrible Greg. My sincere condolences for your entire family
 
Sorry to hear of all this doc. Do take care of your own health through all this. Seems as we age more and more of the folks we grew up with as well as family leave us. I guess it is a natural part of life but it sure don't make it easy.
 
Thanks all. I do appreciate the kind words.
Never fear, we will persevere.
 
Doc, sorry for your losses. It is always hard to lose more than one loved one close in time. May they walk the shining fields forever, knowing neither hunger nor want. My thoughts will be with you my friend.
 
Oh man, I'm so sorry to read about all of life's issues hitting you at once; especially when it concerns immediate family. I sincerely wish all the best for you and your family.
 
Doc, So sorry to hear of your loss, I hope you can remember all the good times with them instead of their passing. Life is too short as it is.

For your brother's line of cars a mile long, he had to have touched a lot of people in a very good way as did your mother's touch on both your lives to the good.
 
Sorry to hear the sad loss of your Brother Doc,getting older sure does bring much unwanted sorrow.

Take care of yourself and remember the good times.
 
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