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Title: UPDATE... Post by Langa on Feb 2nd, 2007, 11:53pm Hi Guys... Just wanted to post an update since i've been sorta MIA for a while. I've been getting such wonderful pm's and calls from some of you with comforting and encouraging words. Thank you so much...it means more to me than you'll ever know. My sister had surgery on her neck, only to land back in the hospital 3 days later in a coma - infection in her spine. She's still in ICU, but out of her coma, though she's still in the danger zone...platelets are very low among other hematology problems, potassium and there's some concerns regarding her large intestine. She's doing better though, speaking, eating soft foods, and hanging on. Sometimes her will to live amazes me. I have all 3 kids now...I finally took them to see her yesterday. She kept asking to see them. Today, she's doing much better. I think seeing them gave her even more of a will to hang on. Still, I know that even if she makes it out, her body is consumed with cancer and I don't know how long she'll be with us. I'm still in the process of becoming legal guardianship of the kids and taking care of other legal matters while I run back and forth to the hospital as i'm her proxy. The kids saw the blood, plasma, platelets they were giving her and have decided to be dedicated blood donors all of their lives - which made me very proud. I had a heart to heart with my sister about so many things. I finally have peace. The only thing that makes my heart ache is seeing her kids suffer. Walking through the halls of ICU and seeing so many barely hanging on reminds me how fragile life is. Thanks again to everyone who has pm'd me and called me. I'm sorry for not returning calls, but will when I can. I love you all. Langa |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by Jimi on Feb 2nd, 2007, 11:59pm You are a good person Langa. Someday you will be rewarded for all the good things that you have done. |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by Lizzie2 on Feb 3rd, 2007, 12:55am Langa, I'm so sorry you are having to go through this, and I'm praying for your sister and for her children and all of you! This was hard to read after spending all night worrying about my mom's best friend, who is family to us, who is probably going to die sometime in the next week, also from cancer. She has 3 boys - and I cannot even imagine what those kids are going through. They are lucky to have their loving father, just as your sister's kids are lucky to have you. You are one very special person, and Jimi is right - you will be rewarded for all the good you do for everybody else. Prayers are going up..... Hugz, Carrie |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by Charlie on Feb 3rd, 2007, 1:16am Wow.... Lucky family to have you Langa. Vibes and anything else I can send your way. A good person? She's beyond great. Charlie |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by LeLimey on Feb 3rd, 2007, 6:23am You are a good person Langa and we all love you so much. We're here for you whenever you need us - we don't expect you to be here in return, just to know we're with you always, whenever you need a bit of extra strength. I'm glad you and your sister have had time to talk, thats a real blessing and I hope you and the kids and your sister will be able to spend as much time together as possible making memories for all of you. Whatever happens in the long run, I hope there can be a minimum of pain and a maximum of giggles for all of you lots and lots of love always Helen xxx |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by Mosaicwench on Feb 3rd, 2007, 8:52am It's always the hardest to take time for yourself at these moments in life. Don't forget to take a little care of YOU. While it's not you in the hospital bed, it's you who needs extra strength to remain strong for those around you. Whatever you do to relax or blow off steam, make sure there's time in the day for it. Even if it's just coming here to update us. God bless you as you help your family and may he give you peace. Pat |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by JenniferD on Feb 3rd, 2007, 9:35am I'm so sorry you have to deal with so much Langa. You know our thoughts are with you. Pat's right, make sure you take care of yourself too. Sending strength, comfort and peace vibes, Jen |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by Woobie on Feb 3rd, 2007, 10:36am Ditto what Jimi said. [smiley=hug.gif][smiley=hug.gif] Woobs :-* PS - Eat some donuts to keep your strength up!! :-* |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by Jackie on Feb 3rd, 2007, 11:11am Bless your heart, Langa.....this is truly a hard, rough road....for all of you. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers..... [smiley=hug.gif] Jackie |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by Gator on Feb 3rd, 2007, 12:25pm I'm sorry you all are having to go through this. I will say I am proud to know someone so caring and strong as you. You have all my best thoughts and wishes for strength and peace of mind for you and your family. Do remember to take a little time for yourself now and then to sort out your feelings and vent your sorrows and frustrations and just recharge your batteries for the next wave. Remember we love you and are here for you in any way we can be. Mike |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by thebbz on Feb 3rd, 2007, 1:08pm We all love ya here. Dont forget about Langa,,make sure she does something for herself,Lord knows she deserves it. ;) all the best jb |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by mel on Feb 3rd, 2007, 5:31pm [smiley=hug.gif] |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by georgej on Feb 3rd, 2007, 5:41pm I want to thank you, Langa. Hearing about what you're faced with, what you're doing about it, and what you're doing for those kids is humbling and inspiring. People like you make all our lives better, just in the being and the telling. I'm sorry for what you have to go through. It's very hard. Best always, George |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by fubar on Feb 3rd, 2007, 8:47pm After spending 2 years in ICU watching Sandy slowly lose her grip on life... my heart goes out to you Langa. Sandy left 3 kids as well. I still don't understand... perhaps I never will. You are an amazing person. -Shawn |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by E-Double on Feb 3rd, 2007, 9:53pm on 02/02/07 at 23:59:26, Jimi wrote:
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by alienspacebabe on Feb 4th, 2007, 12:50am on 02/03/07 at 17:41:18, georgej wrote:
[smiley=hug.gif] I can't imagine what you're going through. [smiley=hug.gif] |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by lionsound on Feb 4th, 2007, 8:05am [smiley=hug.gif] May you find some peace for yourself in all of this. You are a wonderful person. |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by kimmiedawn81 on Feb 4th, 2007, 10:53am My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please take care! [smiley=hug.gif] Kim |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by TonyG1 on Feb 4th, 2007, 12:21pm on 02/03/07 at 06:23:15, LeLimey wrote:
Langa - Glad you were able to talk with your sister and find some peace -- that is a blessing in and of itself! Life is a fleeting / fragile thing and I'm agreeing with Helen on maximizing the giggles :) Nothing but good thoughts / prayers / vibes for you and your family !! [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by Paul98 on Feb 4th, 2007, 12:38pm Mooch- Reading your post brought tears to my eyes. Knowing what you have gone through and what you are doing for your sisters kids brings meaning to the word humanity. Mooch, you are an incredible person. Be proud of what you have done and what you are doing! Your Mom did some wonderful stuff with you :) The circle continues... Hang in there Babe. You are a real stron person and we are all with you. Love and huggs to you and family. -P. |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by artonio7 on Feb 4th, 2007, 3:03pm Langa, I want to say be strong... but that would be like telling a tall oak to be tall. Your sister is blessed to have you, her children are blessed to have you and we are blessed to have you. Although I can't be there for you in person at this time I will be there in prayer, and when you need someone to talk to please come here to your family. We love you. with warm regards, Tony |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by eddie on Feb 4th, 2007, 3:07pm [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=heart.gif] |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by cootie on Feb 4th, 2007, 3:21pm She's so lucky to have a sister like you....so are the kids and to have sumone like you willing to care for them has to be GREAT comfort ! And best to get matters taken care of in advance I am sure.....but "HERE is to HOPEING she has a big turnaround" and stays with us for a long long time ! Miracles DO happen Pam |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by Peppermint on Feb 4th, 2007, 11:24pm [smiley=hug.gif] Maria, check your pm's. Pepa |
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Title: Re: UPDATE... Post by sandie99 on Feb 5th, 2007, 8:18am Thank you so much for the update, Langa! I know that you've had a lot on your plate. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, your sister & the whole family. [smiley=hug.gif][smiley=hug.gif][smiley=hug.gif][smiley=hug.gif][smiley=hug.gif] Hugs & best wishes, Sanna |
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