tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286625898039453585.post5688718957513638376..comments2023-10-23T11:08:15.460-07:00Comments on this is what i've got for today...: Running ErrandsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286625898039453585.post-66188449321575611962014-11-17T11:14:27.446-08:002014-11-17T11:14:27.446-08:00Oh Dorien, my heart breaks for all of you. I have...Oh Dorien, my heart breaks for all of you. I have never heard anyone say watching someone die from cancer is beautiful. I watched it with my own father, and it was one of the most horrible things I've ever had to witness. I can't even begin to think about knowing what it's like to slip your shoes on...even for a moment. The difficult thing is that you watch them slowly deteriorate in front of your eyes, and there is nothing you can do. The actual death seems to occur as they are still alive. I know Kyle always says, "I'm not dead yet." And he isn't. Nor was my father. I can remember holding on to the marginal bits of good news, the tiniest improvements, the things he accomplished that once were so simple that soon became milestones. But I held fast to them and to him with all of the strength and love my heart could muster, as I have watched you and your family do for so many months. Because my dad was still there for me, and Kyle is still here for you and your family, to love and nurture and talk to and touch. In spite of the how horrific those days were, I cherish even those awful memories, because he was still here. I am so sorry that you and Kyle and the kids are having to endure this. As Jen said, I also wish you and your family more time and more memories. Time to hang on to him, to hug him, to hear his voice...and for him to do the same with you. Cancer is a cruel, awful demon which nobody deserves to battle. I am so, so sorry. <3<br /><br />Ginger ChristensenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286625898039453585.post-49588747409171595162014-11-17T08:31:02.078-08:002014-11-17T08:31:02.078-08:00I've been reading your posts from day 1 - sinc...I've been reading your posts from day 1 - since you first wrote on the CC.org website. I come here daily, always hoping for positive news, and this... it makes me so sad. I know how it is to watch a parent whither from this horrible disease, and my heart breaks for all of you. I remember the cold... an electric blanket was Dad's favorite thing in the world... worth investing in. I remember the exhaustion, and I remember the quiet voice. I'm so sorry that you are all going through this. I wish nothing more for you all then more time, and more memories. Have Kyle read a few of those recordable books for you and the kids. I still love hearing his voice. Dad waited too long though, and it's not quite HIS voice reading those books. The Night Before Christmas is one we listen to every year as a family. <br /><br />Thinking of you, and sending strength and positive thoughts. <br /><br />Jen S. Jennifer S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14095842419351483206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1286625898039453585.post-52475868909248079442014-11-16T17:22:44.384-08:002014-11-16T17:22:44.384-08:00Hugs and peaceful wishes to you all.Hugs and peaceful wishes to you all.battynursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240029154165501340noreply@blogger.com