Cancer Support and Caregivers Who Are Trail Blazers!

[Wrang1er]

Originally Posted by Teddybear

Wrangler

We have been holding your mom up in prayer since I read this. I know how difficult it can be to care for someone who we havent had the best of relationships with.

I am sure you are doing everything you can to help her and to be there for her.

Continued prayers

Teddy,

Thank you so much. I know you understand. I've read your posts and I've been thinking of you. I just haven't been able to find the words lately.

Good move on the chair. I'll be waiting for an update about you and your wife's first outing. Take care of you and again, thank you.

~W

[Teddybear]

Originally Posted by Wrang1er

Teddy,

Thank you so much. I know you understand. I've read your posts and I've been thinking of you. I just haven't been able to find the words lately.

Good move on the chair. I'll be waiting for an update about you and your wife's first outing. Take care of you and again, thank you.

~W

So the people we got the lift from put it on my car. Had to take it to the shop to have the bolt tighten. God has blessed us with this move to get the chair.

The lift has ratchet straps however I dont have the strength to turn the knob to ratchet it down so I had to get new ratchet straps that arent like ones you have to turn like a knob. Got it strapped down and off we went to Lowes.

I was able to get the chair unloaded, run around the store and then back on the lift without too much problems like yesterday. We know the more we use it the easier it will be.

We are planning a trip in a couple of months once we get some stuff done around here.

[ksrainbow]

I have experienced, lived, survived many heartfelt and saddened outcomes for many here. There truly is no outcome that will ever return any of us OR our loved ones to a previous time without cancer. Our world/s: are forever changed.

Having this space for expression/s is welcomed and cherished. We all are connected by those of us who share a common space with one another. Caregiver/survivor or both...being able to share this space IS comforting.

At the end of my visit to this thread, I am reminded that I am not alone. I am thankful for everyone who has a few minutes to be here. I am humbled how many share a personal moment.

Ks-

[Wrang1er]

Mom had an echocardiogram which came back normal. This means she can start chemo on the 30th.

I hope she'll be strong enough to go. She's so sick right now. Barely eating or drinking. She gets weaker each day.

I'm hoping to some how get her feeling better by Tuesday. I'm also hoping the chemo works and works quickly.

[easygoingfemme]

Originally Posted by Wrang1er

Mom had an echocardiogram which came back normal. This means she can start chemo on the 30th.

I hope she'll be strong enough to go. She's so sick right now. Barely eating or drinking. She gets weaker each day.

I'm hoping to some how get her feeling better by Tuesday. I'm also hoping the chemo works and works quickly.

I'm glad the echo cardiogram came back normal. Does she have a port for chemo?

Do you know how to make or have access to bone stock? It can be so nutrient dense and easy to digest, it might help her build up some strength. It's not hard to make. I'd be happy to talk you through it if you need a hand.

[Wrang1er]

Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

I'm glad the echo cardiogram came back normal. Does she have a port for chemo?

Do you know how to make or have access to bone stock? It can be so nutrient dense and easy to digest, it might help her build up some strength. It's not hard to make. I'd be happy to talk you through it if you need a hand.

Easy,

She does have a port. I don't know how to make it but I was recently reading about it. Do you have a recipe? I will also Google it.

Thanks for the suggestion, EGF!

[Starfish]

Originally Posted by Wrang1er

Easy,

She does have a port. I don't know how to make it but I was recently reading about it. Do you have a recipe? I will also Google it.

Thanks for the suggestion, EGF!

You can purchase on Amazon.

[easygoingfemme]

Originally Posted by Wrang1er

Easy,

She does have a port. I don't know how to make it but I was recently reading about it. Do you have a recipe? I will also Google it.

Thanks for the suggestion, EGF!

I'm glad she has a port. That makes things easier.

There are a lot of ways to make stock. If you have a crock pot/slow cooker it's easiest. When I had cancer I couldn't handle touching meat but I had friends with a farm and they would make this for me any time they were processing a chicken or turkey.

I usually start with roasting a chicken and then breaking it down. But it doesn't have to be chicken. Beef bones can make the stock thicker though and that's not always desired- though it does add more protein.
Put all of the bones and some of the bone meat into crock pot.
Add in celery garlic onions mushrooms carrots turmeric salt and a small splash of vinegar (vinegar just helps break up the bones to release more nutrients). I also really like turnips in there.
Top with water to about two inches from the top.
Cook on low for at least 8 hours.
Strain.
Serve.

You can do all of the same stovetop with a big pot. It's just easier with a crock pot so you don't have to watch it so much.

If you can get Miso paste to make miso broth that's also super high protein and healthy to drink when you can't get food down.

[Teddybear]

Originally Posted by Wrang1er

Mom had an echocardiogram which came back normal. This means she can start chemo on the 30th.

I hope she'll be strong enough to go. She's so sick right now. Barely eating or drinking. She gets weaker each day.

I'm hoping to some how get her feeling better by Tuesday. I'm also hoping the chemo works and works quickly.

Wrangler know you and your mom are in our prayers today.

[Wrang1er]

I want to let everyone know that my mom passed away this morning.

I want to express to all of you my thanks and appreciation for all of the support, advice and kind words.

~W

[C0LLETTE]

Just Saw Your Sad Post:

Wrangler, I think I can safely say that your love, deep affection and determined efforts to keep your Mom comfortable in such anguishing times touched all of us here, even to the point that now, in some small way, we share your sorrow.

As a stranger and as family, I am so sorry Wrangler.

[clay]

Originally Posted by Wrang1er

I want to let everyone know that my mom passed away this morning.

I want to express to all of you my thanks and appreciation for all of the support, advice and kind words.

~W

Awww, Wrangler...I am heartbroken. You have to know deep inside that your mom fought as long as she could, and because of you, she was able to do just that. You did everything right by her, and no one could have done anymore that you so unselfishly gave to her!

She is always going to live inside you & your heart. I know there are no words, but do know you are in my heart & my thoughts always...more so now. (((((((((((((((((W))))))))))))))))).

My deepest sympathies & condolences to you & your family, Wrang!

Take care my friend!!