This is the end of a day that I never wanted to experience. After all the tests that Fred has had this past two weeks and the results of the biopsy that was preformed last Friday, we were told today that he has advanced cancer in the lung, liver and lymph glands. It is beyond chemo, radiation or any kind of surgery. I feel like my heart has been sliced in two. God has granted us 63 wonderful years together and two beautiful daughters, wonderful loving son-in-laws, 2 handsome grandsons, 1 lovely granddaughter and beautiful granddaughter in laws and 3 great grand children. Blessings galore and love abounding. Many, many friends, and now sadness beyond belief. My love for him knows no end.
Jo & Fred, Judy & I are so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you two beautiful people. If there is anything we do just let us know.
Dale & Judy
I know how you are feeling and can sympathize completely. When Jim was diagnosed with melanoma, we knew it was a lost cause, but he wanted to try the treatments anyway. Sometimes I wish he hadn't. Maybe he would have lived longer. Even though I knew there wasn't any hope, it took me quite a while to accept it. The worse part was knowing there was nothing I could do about it. Jo, all you can do is love him and make the rest of his life as happy as you can. Make some more good memories to keep with you. God bless you.
I am so sorry Jo, you are both in my prayers. So sad. :'(
I am soooo sorry! You have my prayers.
Jo, I am so sorry to hear about Fred. My prayers are with you as always.
Larryj
Jo, there are no words that can be spoken to make you feel "better". No one can say positively "I know how you feel". Maybe others, including me, have been through the same thing, but everyone reacts differently when something like this happens to those you love so much. I have let Teresa know that you, her, Sheri and Fred are in my prayers for Gods comfort to all of you during a very emotional time in your lives. God Bless You All.
So sorry.
I am very sad to hear this......my prayers are with you all.
All I can do is echo those who said everything far better than I ever could. Prayers of comfort continue for all.
words are so empty right now. I am sorry that you must go through this.
I know from experience that God does see us through this. You wonder at the time
just how much you can stand, You can cope with a lot............when you lean on God (YES, I know people
call Him by different names, but ONE is the same.
Jo, Teresa, Sherri and Fred and family,
You all have my prayers and my heart. Lean on the one that helps you get through to the other side and know that
each step is a step closer to Jesus.
Keep your faith and keep hold of each other.
God bless and keep you and HE will see you are taken care of.
Jo, as you know, we are thinking of you, and holding you up in our prayers. May God be with you all.
No words........just lots of caring and praying for all of you.
Take care of one another, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Dale and Barbara
I am so sorry you have to deal with this awful "stuff". May the love and concern of friends and family bring you comfort and strength.
It hurts you like hell,,, the very thought of losing him. I am so sorry that all of us have to go through this pain of losing someone we love and cherish so much. I remember this pain with my loved ones.
Make beautiful memories and wonderful plans. Let the man do and eat anything he wants. Watch funny movies and laugh... Watch the old Carol Burnett Shows...not much funnier than that. Don't let him give up his will, he may not live, but he can go out knowing he he lived a good and full life. The man has a lot to be proud of. He has a close and loving family He is well respected and loved in this town. I hear lots at the donut shop and I have never heard nothing but good spoken about him. Celebrate his life now while he is still with you. Make sure his pain is managed well, but don't get frequent "progress" reports from the doc. He is going to go when he is going to go. He doesn't want or need time lines. That makes my heart hurt for you all just to say that.
Jo and family, lean on your friends and each other. Take good care of each other. Soooo many heartfelt hugs.
May God bless all of you.
So sorry to hear such sad news. You and your family are in our prayers.
Jo, God Bless you both and I hope he will give you the strength to make the best of what time you have together. It has been six years since I lost my husband and everyday I look to God for strength and he is always there. I am so glad you have a close loving family for support
You will all be in my prayers.
Pat
So many loving thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jo & Fred we are so sorry to hear your news. Our thoughts a prayers are with you and if you need any thing don't think twice about calling and we will help any way we can.
Marc and Sharron
Our hearts go out to you and your family, Jo. Make the best of every day, and you will be lifted up in our prayers.
Richard and Anna Beth
Oh, Jo... so sorry to hear that. Our family will keep you in our prayers.
-Mark and Gina Hall
THANK YOU everyone. It has been so comforting to have so many wonderful friends that are keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers. We have all of our family close now, Sherri arrived yesterday and Tania and Curt will be here this evening, Teresa, Danny and family - Derek and family and Mark We had friends yesterday and again today and my sister and brother-in-law were here this afternoon.
Sadness is easier to bear wrapped in love and prayers.
Jo and Fred and family
So sorry to hear about Fred, Jo. I have never met you two but, between yours and Teresa's sweet comments about Fred in the almost 2 years I have been on this forum, I kinda feel I know him. I lost my Mother and Father to cancer. I have an idea what you are going through. Sixty-three years together.... how wonderfully amazing. Fred, you and your family will be in my prayers.
Dear Jo and Families...
You are all being held in my heart and in my prayers. May strength be yours as you travel this portion of Fred's journey together...May the pain of this journey be made bearable through God's grace. You are blessed to have a giant like him in your midst...One whose influence in your lives has made your paths easier and your burdens lighter...And he is indeed blessed to have so many who love him so deeply.
All my love...
Cat