So sad: Husband has glioma and I feel he is fading away
My husband has a grade 2 glioma and I feel as if he is fading away. He mixes up words and is very quiet. He just finished his first week of chemo and radiation.
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@rosez my condolences on your loses. I am glad that you have supports at a time like this.
I have been gone for awhile. It seems life doesn't always get better. My husband still has brain cancer and now our 39 year old daughter passed away last week from cancer. She is leaving behind 2 3 1/2 year old twin girls. Because of covid we have not seen her since January. My heart is broken in soooooo many pieces.
I am so sorry for your losses, @rosez. How is your husband doing now? Any changes to his current functioning?
His speech is slightly improved but I still need to be around. He is very depressed about our daughter's passing. His mom died at 42, his dad at 53. His sister had breast cancer and he had a brain tumor. It is more than he can carry and doesn't like the fact that I have to do the driving. Our lives are a mess.
I would hope that you and your husband are considering some outside help for driving and other caregiving chores, @rosez. You are both dealing with grief and health problems. To acquire some outside help would be a very good thing for you both.
I wish I lived closer so that I could give you both a Hug and help you in any way you need. We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter. The saddest part of this Covid virus is keeping loved ones apart when they truly need each other. We will keep you both in our prayers. They say God doesn't give us any more than we can handle. He is certainly pushing you to the limit. Stay strong and take one day at a time.
Thank you for your words of comfort.
My sister is now in hospice care and is expected to pass away within a matter of days. I found the following prayer and it has given me some comfort. I hope that it might give you and your husband some comfort too with the loss of your daughter.
I commend you, my dear sister, to almighty God, and entrust you to your Creator
May you return to him who formed you from the dust of the earth.
May holy Mary, the angels, and all the saints come to meet you as you go forth from this life.
May Christ who was crucified for you bring you freedom and peace.
May Christ, the true Shepherd, acknowledge you as one of his flock.
May He forgive all your sins, and set you among those He has chosen.
May you see your Redeemer face to face, and enjoy the vision of God forever.
Amen.
Hi @fwentz. I am so sorry to hear about your sister. Losing a loved one carries so much pain and sorrow.
Are you able to be with her at all?
Thank you, Amanda, for your kind words. No, we live far apart and at age 81 I'm reluctant to travel there because of COVID. Fortunately though her children live nearby. She was living in a nursing home where they were not able to visit her. She became quite ill and was taken to the hospital. When it became clear she needed hospice care, my niece was able to move her to her place where the children are able to be with her 24/7 by trading shifts. I'm grateful for that. I'm also glad that I was able to travel cross country last September and had a good visit with her and my niece.
And my good thoughts go to @rosez and her husband in their grief.