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Prayers for my Father-in-Law

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OBIO

Retired SOH Admin
This morning we got a call from my sister-in-law....my father-in-law Jack (Deb's adopted dad) was rushed to the hospital after having what appears to be a stroke...his second. Jack was diagnosed with prostate cancer nearly 5 years ago...very advanced prostate cancer at that...and has been undergoing chemo treatments like crazy...currently starting his 5th round of high level chemo. The treatments haven't done much good unfortunately...the cancer has spread through out his body and is in nearly every bone. He was to be taken in for an MRI to see if he had had a stroke or if the cancer had spread to his brain. Haven't heard anything yet. Deb is at the hospital with her sister and her mom.

Jack has had it rough these last 5 years to say the least. Prostate cancer that has spread like wild fire, a stroke, a massive heart attack and open heart surgery...and now this. He has been a trooper through it all, has kept his spirits up, and has just recently begun to complain about being in pain....bone cancer is very painful, yet Jack only takes Tylenol for the pain....I can't imagine how high his pain tolerance is.

Any how, I ask that those of you who pray...regardless of what religion/faith you practice...say a few words for Jack in his time of need. Healing, a release from the pain, going Home...what ever the will of the Maker happens to be. Also say some words for Deb and her sisters and the rest of Jack's family that they may have the strength to cope with all this. Me personally....I'm okay....hate the thought of this man departing this world...but not as much as I hate the thought of him suffering for who knows how long....on top of all the suffering and pain he has already experienced.

Last Friday was Jack's 71st birthday...Deb, her younger sister and I took him out for dinner at Golden Coral. He ate very well and had a great time.

Tim
 
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Obio,

Agreed, he and your entire extended family will be in our prayers.
 
I will have him in my thoughts as well. My ex father in law also has prostate cancer, and his most recent blood work indicates it is advancing.

NC
 
Seems like we all have family members that need prayers these days.
My dad just went in for his second session of chemo this weekend.
I'd like to say a prayer for OBIO's father-in-law and include any other SOH family members who are struggling with health issues that they may all be healed.
 
Sorry to hear that. Will be sure to keep him in thoughts and prayers.. Cancer is such an awful disease, but do not know if that or the chemo is worse.
 
Deb just got home a few minutes ago. The MRI was ordered at 7:00 AM. My FIL did not get taken for the MRI until 7:00 PM. 12 hours of waiting to get a diagnostic test that is crucial in the event of a stroke...or in this case to determine if Jack had a stroke or if the cancer has spread to his brain. Jack's right side is paralyzed. When they FINALLY came to take Jack for the MRI, the nurses had to carry him from his bed to the transport gurney....he did not have strength enough to do anything. Deb said that his usual humor was gone....she said that he was quiet and that he looked really bad.

We will know more tomorrow morning when the MRI results come back.

Thanks for the prayers my friends!

Tim
 
Hey All,

Hey All,

Obio I wish you and your family well through all of what is coming - whatever it may be. My prayers are with all of you.

When I don't know what to say I often turn to song. This video by a sister and two brothers says much of what I'm thinking and hoping for you and yours. It assumes the worst but works out at the end and even if it didn't it's OK.

[youtube]7NJqUN9TClM&feature=related[/youtube]

I wish you well. Take care!

-Ed-
 
Went to see my FIL today....he was much more awake and talkative today. He is fully there mentally and such....has regained some movement in his right arm and leg...Can't shrug his right shoulder. The MRI showed it to be a mild stroke and today's follow up CT scan showed no additional bleeding or pressure. Jack will begin some in-room therapy Monday.

Tim
 
Deb and I went to visit Jack before going to Deb's yearly visit with the neurologist. Jack will be moved to the rehabilitation wing of the hospital tomorrow. When we were there, he was sitting up in a chair, watching TV and was in good spirits.

Thanks again for all the prayers!

Tim
 
As I posted a week ago, Jack was moved to the rehab ward at the hospital and was doing great. In a couple days he was up and moving about with the use of a walker.

Unfortunately, that changed suddenly this morning. And the docs aren't sure why....but an MRI will confirm their suspicions. Jack is passing a fair bit of blood in his stool, has lost all use of his right side (the side effected by the stroke), is experiencing bouts of disorientation, and is getting weaker and weaker. The docs think that he is still having bleeding on the brain and that the cancer has spread to his bowels.

Please continue to pray for Jack and his family.

Tim
 
UPDATE: Jack had another stroke sometime late Saturday/early Sunday. This stroke happened in the front part of his brain and has severely damaged his cognition, memory and personality. He only remembers one of his 3 daughters, says that he has 3 sons (if he does, no one has known about them until today). His right side is totally paralyzed. He continues to have bleeding on the brain. He was transferred out of the rehab ward and back up to one of the primary care wards.

Tim

Oh...at one point today, Deb had 2 of her Dads in the hospital. Jack is Deb's adoptive dad. John, her biological dad, was in the ER after suffering a severe dizzy spell. He was cleared of heart attack or stroke...diagnosis was vertigo, but the cause was not immediately known. He declined to be admitted for further testing.
 
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