My Dad

kawgirl · 02-27-2008, 06:18 PM

We found out a week ago that Dad has lung cancer. He already had emphysema and was taken to the hospital Saturday a week ago after being found by my mother sitting in the floor concious, but non-responsive. They began treating him for pneumonia after taking chest x-rays. Things weren't getting better by Monday with two strong anti-biotics so a CT Scan was done and that is when the cancer masses were found in both lungs. He also has Alzheimer's so he's not aware of what health issues he has going on. He has been told but the short term memory takes it right away. I would say, it's somewhat a blessing in disguise. He won't be consumed with the facts and dwelling on it. We're taking one day at a time, one step at a time.

Thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.
Amy

beezer · 02-27-2008, 06:30 PM

I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. You're in my prayers.

unwind2 · 02-27-2008, 06:53 PM

Thoughts and prayers.

dakals · 02-27-2008, 06:56 PM

My prayers go out to you and your family.

02-27-2008, 06:58 PM

kawgirl, thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

rlfaubion · 02-27-2008, 07:07 PM

So sorry to hear about your Dad. I'm not a religious person, but I believe every thought is a prayer, and you and your family are in my heart during such a tough time Ms girl.

kawgirl · 02-27-2008, 07:56 PM

Thanks everybody.

audiogooroo · 02-27-2008, 08:12 PM

Prayers on the way.

socwkbiker · 02-27-2008, 08:24 PM

You're in my prayers too.

blowndodge · 02-27-2008, 08:31 PM

Blessed is the father to have the love of his family and God. He will be taken good care of Kawgirl...

tomk · 02-27-2008, 09:07 PM

I'm really very sorry to hear that Kawgirl. I lost my Dad 8 years ago just before Christmas. Same thing.

What BD said -- he's going to a really nice place. You have my best wishes.

Tomk

**trip** · 02-27-2008, 09:28 PM

You and your family are in my prayers, Kawgirl. All of us will have you and your Dad in our thoughts.

**Idaho** · 02-27-2008, 09:32 PM

My sympathies Kawgirl. Like you said there are blessings in this even though the whole situation is sad. I will put you and your Dad in my prayers. God's peace be with you.

kawgirl · 02-27-2008, 09:43 PM

Thank you all. We don't know how long we have with Dad but we will cherish that time we do have. We definitely have some funny moments that will be with us forever. At this point, he does not complain of pain. He has lost a fair amount of weight. He was losing before the hospital stay, but the antibiotics they gave him for pneumonia really cleaned him out the first couple of nights. Oh the stories I could tell!! :)

grasshopper · 02-27-2008, 09:55 PM

My prayers are with you and your family!

02-27-2008, 06:18 PM	#1
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	My Dad We found out a week ago that Dad has lung cancer. He already had emphysema and was taken to the hospital Saturday a week ago after being found by my mother sitting in the floor concious, but non-responsive. They began treating him for pneumonia after taking chest x-rays. Things weren't getting better by Monday with two strong anti-biotics so a CT Scan was done and that is when the cancer masses were found in both lungs. He also has Alzheimer's so he's not aware of what health issues he has going on. He has been told but the short term memory takes it right away. I would say, it's somewhat a blessing in disguise. He won't be consumed with the facts and dwelling on it. We're taking one day at a time, one step at a time. Thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. Amy __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad

02-27-2008, 06:30 PM	#2
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	My Dad I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. You're in my prayers. __________________ 2012 FLHTK

02-27-2008, 06:53 PM	#3
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	My Dad Thoughts and prayers. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing

02-27-2008, 06:56 PM	#4
dakals Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Beloit,WI Posts: 4,256	My Dad My prayers go out to you and your family.

02-27-2008, 06:58 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	My Dad kawgirl, thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

02-27-2008, 07:07 PM	#6
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	My Dad So sorry to hear about your Dad. I'm not a religious person, but I believe every thought is a prayer, and you and your family are in my heart during such a tough time Ms girl.

02-27-2008, 07:56 PM	#7
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	My Dad Thanks everybody. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad

02-27-2008, 08:12 PM	#8
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	My Dad Prayers on the way. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad

02-27-2008, 08:24 PM	#9
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	My Dad You're in my prayers too. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD

02-27-2008, 08:31 PM	#10
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	My Dad Blessed is the father to have the love of his family and God. He will be taken good care of Kawgirl... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005

02-27-2008, 09:07 PM	#11
tomk Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 65	My Dad I'm really very sorry to hear that Kawgirl. I lost my Dad 8 years ago just before Christmas. Same thing. What BD said -- he's going to a really nice place. You have my best wishes. Tomk

02-27-2008, 09:28 PM	#12
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	My Dad You and your family are in my prayers, Kawgirl. All of us will have you and your Dad in our thoughts. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip

02-27-2008, 09:32 PM	#13
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	My Dad My sympathies Kawgirl. Like you said there are blessings in this even though the whole situation is sad. I will put you and your Dad in my prayers. God's peace be with you. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter

02-27-2008, 09:43 PM	#14
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	My Dad Thank you all. We don't know how long we have with Dad but we will cherish that time we do have. We definitely have some funny moments that will be with us forever. At this point, he does not complain of pain. He has lost a fair amount of weight. He was losing before the hospital stay, but the antibiotics they gave him for pneumonia really cleaned him out the first couple of nights. Oh the stories I could tell!! :) __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad

02-27-2008, 09:55 PM	#15
grasshopper Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 144	My Dad My prayers are with you and your family!

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