For my Aunt Barbara,

She has survived breast cancer for 9 years but recently has taken a turn for the worst. She went into the hospital yesterday and today they are releasing her because there is nothing they can do.

As she said she is going to home to die.

She is my favorite aunt and more like my mom than my own mom was or is.

I am heartbroken and feel slightly alone because I am an outsider with my family.

God Bless her in her journey.

And many,many prayers sweetie... Love,Kristin

i'll be thinking of you and your family..

(((((((((((((Shelley))))))))))))))

I am praying for your aunt and for you. This must be so very hard for you.
I hope you are able to see her or talk with her and let her know how much you care, and how much she means to you. I pray she will have peace and not suffer. May God comfort both of you.

with much love
Cheri

Oh, ((((((((Shelley)))))))! What can I say? Of course I will say prayers of hope and send endless thoughts of good wishes for your aunt. And ditto to everything that Cheri said above. I hope you realize by now how much I regard you as a friend, and as a friend I also send you all the love and support at my disposal. I will wish for a miracle, but if that doesn't occur, then I offer you all the help and understanding I can possibly give.

Hang in there, Shelley. We're all sending you all the good feelings we have.

Idealist

Oh Shelley I'm so sorry. This is so hard for all of you to go through. Your dear Aunt will be in my prayers. That will be a real life hug this fall.

Shelley dear, I don't know what to say, only to say that I'm here praying for you and for your Aunt. It is just so so difficult when someone we love is near the end of their journey and there's nothing we can do to help them. I recall when I visited my own father for his 87th birthday. At that point & time, he was already on oxygen battling prostate cancer that had turned to bone cancer throughout his entire body. I knew when I hugged him and we headed 425 miles to our own home...it would be the last I'd see him alive. I bawled most of the 6 hr drive home. The thing that we often forget at times like this is...if these family members are Christians, we know that they will be shining angels in the presence of God, and that we will someday be reunited with all of them.
Prayers for you Shelley,


Marilyn

Thank you all for your prayers. I tear up each time I read this thread.

Your prayers must be working because she is more comfortable at home today. She has an oxygen tank and was able to eat some today. We are hoping if we can get her to eat and drink more that she can make one last attempt at chemo. Doc said there was hope but only if we could get her to eat.

Corky over the last 9 years of her illness she has collected hundread of angels. She will surely be one in heaven.

Thank you all I am overwhelmed by your generosity.

My Mum [she had breast cancer this year]

I'd like to share a poem with you.................

'You didn'nt invite him in; he just took it upon himself to stay.
you asked him patiently to leave ; he even listened to you pray.

He caused you so much anguish; he was always in your space,
And even though you sought to evict him, he ignored the saddness on your face.

He took advantage of your health he knew you hadn't the strengh to shun him.
He just planned to ware you down; this lodger was wicked and cunning.

Behind his back you sought more advice; you even prevented him bringing round friends,
You stoically ignored his presence; you even fed him to make amends.

You never wanted him to see you down; you bravely tried to ignore him with a scowl.
But your mood towards him was changing, this lodger was crude and foul.

Your secret meetings behind his back were calculated and well thought.
This evil squatter, come lodger, was convinced he could stay, and not be caught.

Then twelve months later, after he rudely invaded your home, your life, your space.
This rogue tresspasser, was about to be put firmly and rightfully in his place.

On the 12th of June 2007 , when your health was at its peak, you suddenly got the
ANSWER

You went to hospital, with faith in God, and a Surgeon evicted,
BREAST CANCER.



Dear Shelly i pray and hpoe your mother will be alright...i also pray you are comforted through this traumatic time.....cancer affects the unaffected as well...not as much.. but enough to disrupt normal life....


David
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Take care of YOU

((Shelley)) - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your aunt.

sending you lots of love and prayers. some angels to watch over your aunt.