tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post6421548117387049321..comments2024-03-18T19:34:36.812-07:00Comments on Morning Coffee: A Year InUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-74266794579174893462014-10-04T20:23:57.327-07:002014-10-04T20:23:57.327-07:00so sorry so late commenting (busy but not excuse)....so sorry so late commenting (busy but not excuse)...I actually had a dream about this post and I was crying with sadness because of the difficult situation you are in. <br /><br />We are praying for you daily and family. <br /><br />I do hope you can get some help in these things and it is very difficult. <br /><br />(HuGS)elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00962587884124992942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-39200706034227942022014-10-01T12:36:56.861-07:002014-10-01T12:36:56.861-07:00I am so sorry. What comes to my mind immediately m...I am so sorry. What comes to my mind immediately may or may not be helpful, or even available to you, but just in case ... I so hope that I'm not being "that guy" who jumps in with unwanted advice . . . <br /><br />I am almost one year into a stage IV cancer diagnosis. I had breast cancer 10 years ago, was treated and "solidly in remission," as my onco would say at my annual checkups. But late last year, we found that my cancer had returned in my liver and elsewhere. <br /><br />I am being treated at a large university medical center. The oncology clinic here has a few psychologists on staff who work exclusively with cancer patients and their families. Insurance covers this except for a small copay. I have visited one of these psychologists a few times and plan to continue seeing her whenever I feel the need. I'm thinking that if you're still in Louisville (?), there ought to be some such resources available there. Understand, though I am a patient, this service is equally available to patients' family members. <br /><br />It is so worth it. It's amazing what someone who specializes in psych within the field of oncology can do for you when your head is just spinning in that vortex you know all too well now. They have not only the mental health skills and experience specifically with all the emotional traumas of cancer, but lots of resources to direct you towards for some of your own health and practical needs. <br /><br />We may have spiritual help from our priests, but that's simply not enough for addressing the specific and practical issues that come with cancer. And any good priest should agree. <br /><br />Again, I'm sorry if this is unwanted or not-useful advice for your situation. I just get the feeling when I read your posts that you are carrying these burdens more or less alone. I hope you're getting more help than you reveal here, but if not, please ask around at the hospital/clinic where your husband is getting treated about where you can go for support for yourself.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893547100500774270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-80175492633508311762014-09-30T15:25:48.552-07:002014-09-30T15:25:48.552-07:00I am totally addicted to coffee. I have at least ...I am totally addicted to coffee. I have at least 3-4 cups a day. I pretty much just drink my own coffee as well, ever since I discovered coffee capsules. They taste so fantastic and I don't have to wait in line at a coffee shop every morning. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.mixpressocoffee.com/ecapsules/" rel="nofollow"> http://www.mixpressocoffee.com/ecapsules/</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197039377166431795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-59377853895299723522014-09-30T13:57:06.938-07:002014-09-30T13:57:06.938-07:00Prayers for you all! May God continue to provide t...Prayers for you all! May God continue to provide the strength you need to get through each day. <br /><br />Love in Christ,<br />Macrinaeolson14https://www.blogger.com/profile/11082067762791418899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-67052705898500169752014-09-29T18:46:59.948-07:002014-09-29T18:46:59.948-07:00wow wow and wow. is there someone who could give ...wow wow and wow. is there someone who could give you rides to the Y? I am thanking God for every day and praying for strength and wisdom for the long haul. I wonder if there are any groups the hospital would know of that can be of help emotionally. monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642730156551533316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-57551102832641141152014-09-29T12:58:33.564-07:002014-09-29T12:58:33.564-07:00I'm so sorry, Alana. I'm glad Wes is doin...I'm so sorry, Alana. I'm glad Wes is doing so well compared to his initial prognosis. But I can't imagine what that constant stress must be like, the big question of "when" and "what's next?". Our priest once referred to those battling cancer as the "new martyrs." I'd have to say their spouses and loved ones are, too. May your trials now bring joy inexpressible in the Age to come!Xenia Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880128865699100105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-53302726451270764532014-09-29T06:05:18.439-07:002014-09-29T06:05:18.439-07:00Alana:I don't know if you remember me but I se...Alana:I don't know if you remember me but I sent you a bunch of Orthodox books many years ago. I also lost my husband to glioblastoma but it took only six months.Frankly I doubt whether you have another year in front of you. I also have children with serious problems.What gets me through is the Zen saying "do the next thing".Forget anything but survival-you have the rest of your life to handle the long term problems.Just do what it takes to get thru the next hour..and then the next. Marionalphamomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697679512936194851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-43225273835763486332014-09-28T12:06:14.152-07:002014-09-28T12:06:14.152-07:00I am sending you a big hug. Praying for you and We...I am sending you a big hug. Praying for you and Wes daily. I wish I were there to help.Matushka Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10522097149212770814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-88917980704855877502014-09-28T09:33:55.208-07:002014-09-28T09:33:55.208-07:00Praying for you, friend! The type of stress you a...Praying for you, friend! The type of stress you are undergoing is overwhelming. What you are feeling is normal. I hope you are able to find the energy to get healthy and exercise. Just take smalls steps and be prepared to fall down and pick yourself up again. Continuing to pray for you all. Hugs!Michelle M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08977224505824346632noreply@blogger.com