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#1 drbill

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Posted 26 June 2005 - 10:49 PM

This has been a difficult week. My father appears to be dying soon after holding on for 16 months. His passing will be a blessing to him and to Mom. The family has been prepared for this.

However, my sister was diagnosed with lung cancer last week and will undergo surgery Wednesday (June 29th). Although she smoked, she quit many years ago. Fortunately the cancer was diagnosed very early while looking for something else, so we think the prognosis is good for her.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could keep her in your thoughts next Wed. Thank you in advance.

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Posted 26 June 2005 - 10:59 PM

Dr Bill of course she is in our prayers as are you and your entire family. -kamala

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Posted 26 June 2005 - 11:06 PM

God bless you and your family, Bill. I'll remember you in my prayers.
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Posted 26 June 2005 - 11:31 PM

drbill,

I'm sorry to read about both your father and sister.

I will definitely keep positive thoughts in mind for you and your family -- before, during, and after this Wednesday.










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Posted 26 June 2005 - 11:33 PM

As has been stated by the others, my thoughts are with you and your family.
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Posted 27 June 2005 - 06:24 AM

Dr Bill,

As so many have said, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I just went thru this last year with my mother.
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Posted 27 June 2005 - 06:36 AM

Dr. Bill, my thoughts and prayers go out to you as well, I know full well what you are going through, my sister has been battling breast cancer for the past 2 months.

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Posted 27 June 2005 - 06:51 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with your sister for a speedy and complete recovery.
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Posted 27 June 2005 - 07:07 AM

DrBill, sorry to hear about your dad and your sister. The fact that your sister was diagnosed early on is definitely a plus. I wish her a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with you and your family. Hang in there!
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Posted 27 June 2005 - 07:17 AM

Done! Both your sister and Michael's sister are in my prayers!

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Posted 27 June 2005 - 07:24 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your sister and your family. How are you holding up?

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Posted 27 June 2005 - 07:26 AM

DrBill, our thoughts and prayers are definitely with you and your family. Thank goodness she was diagnosed early and the prognosis is good. She is lucky to have you standing by her to help her through it. The support and love of friends and family can make all the difference.

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Posted 27 June 2005 - 07:50 AM

I am sorry to hear about these troubles, your family and sister are of course in my thoughts and prayers.
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Posted 27 June 2005 - 08:52 AM

This has been a difficult week. My father appears to be dying soon after holding on for 16 months. His passing will be a blessing to him and to Mom. The family has been prepared for this.

However, my sister was diagnosed with lung cancer last week and will undergo surgery Wednesday (June 29th). Although she smoked, she quit many years ago. Fortunately the cancer was diagnosed very early while looking for something else, so we think the prognosis is good for her.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could keep her in your thoughts next Wed. Thank you in advance.

Dr. Bill

I hope you are able to spend some time with your father... I have heard that gradual passings are less hurtful to the family b/c over time they're allowed to prepare for it.

Good to hear that the prognosis is good for your sister.

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Posted 27 June 2005 - 08:59 AM

...How are you holding up?

First, thanks to all of you who have expressed your support (and to those who are doing likewise without posting).

I am doing well myself. I have been prepared for Dad's death for 16 months. We knew it was inevitable, and the fact that it was drawn out gave all of us "children" a chance to say what we wanted to and in some cases reconcile happily with Dad. At this point I recognize his passing will be a blessing- he never wanted to "live" like he has the past year plus.

As for my sister, I probably still have some denial regarding her condition. However, I am very optimistic based on what she has told me based on her doctor's comments. I always try to be optimistic and see the best in a situation.

My thoughts also go out to others like Neptuner who are going through crises like this.




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