Can I have a break, please? :( Please read post #26

[Kfamr]

I'm going to go insane. Just as I thought everything was going smoothly, finally finding a place for Dublin to stay (see Dog General), and was able to come home and be with my dogs.

I find out my grandpa was diagnosed with leukemia and my goddaughter, her mother, and her father show up at my front door with nowhere to stay.

I've been having really bad chest pains and I think it's because of all the stress. I came in my room and left them in the livingroom so I could be a baby and cry some. They will be staying here for the night and have somewhere to go tomorrow night.

Please, I need your prayers, thoughts, etc. more than ever now. It's taking a toll on me.

[chocolatepuppy]

Oh no Kay, sometimes when it rains it pours. I'm so sorry, hang in there girl. Many prayers headed your way. {{{hugs}}}

[Cataholic]

That is a significant amount of stress. I know when I am in a stressful situation, I try to stay in the moment, and not try to imagine the next week, ten days, whatever...just take it moment by moment. Crying like a baby is a good thing, it serves to release some of the tension.

Hang in there.

[RockyRoad]

Kay, I`m so sorry to hear about your grandpa. I`ve always seen you as such a strong and wonderfully capable person, and I know you`ll be able to get through this. As will your family. Crying is excellent, bottling it up only makes things worse. Prayers are on the way for you, your grandpa, and the rest of your family. Stay strong! {{hugs}}

[Bengalz]

Kay, I hope your puppers are with you because if anyone can make you feel better, they can Take a deep breath and try to relax - better days will come

Hugs, Betty

[jennielynn1970]

That is a lot to be dealing with. I'm so sorry you have to have all this going on all at once!

Is there any way you can get to a doctor and get something for anxiety or panic attacks? It sounds like it's an anxiety issue with the chest pains, as they mimic heart attack symptoms (so you don't have to worry about that!).

Hope that things will calm down and get back to normal soon (and that your grandpa will be doing better).

[Catty1]

Kay, this IS horrid news. {{{{HUGS}}}}

I know a man in his early 70's who was exhausted at the end of April, and was diagnosed about a month ago with "indolent leukemia". It appears mostly in men over the age of 50.

If this is the kind your grandfather has - I just want to tell you what the man above told us.

This kind of leukemia starts many years earlier, with just a cell or two. It doesn't destroy other cells - it just crowds them out at some point. He is on very mild chemo - 3 tablets every Saturday, and has had no side effects.

His doctors also told him that, because he was in his early 70's, that he would likely die "with" this leukemia, not "of" it.

It seems very manageable, hon...my hope with the man I mentioned is that he will regain some energy, because he is still exhausted.

{{{{hugs}}}} to you - and prayers that everything works out for your goddaughter and her parents.

I hope you now get a dose of YOU time and that you get to chill out for a while.

[Karen]

We love you, Kay, and are sending you big strong hugs, and a shoulder to cry on. Love you, love you, and you'll be in our prayers.

[Taz_Zoee]

Kay, I'm sorry you have so much going on right now. Just know you can ALWAYS come here and vent, cry, scream or talk. Whatever you want, we will listen.
I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather too.

Stay strong, you can get through this.

[K9karen]

I'm so sorry you're so stressed out and in the dumps, Kay. When it rains, it pours. Crying is good medicine, especially when you have 4 Muttlies who don't mind getting wet.

I'm saddened that your grandfather is ill again. He'll be in my thoughts.

Hugs &

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Kay- I am sorry you are so stressed out and that all this is happening to you right now.

I will be praying for your Grandfather, as well as your goddaughter and family.

Hug your pups and feel better soon...

Joey pup sends PLENTY of slobbery licks just for you!!!

[beeniesmom]

I'm sorry for what you and your family are going through.
I know it's difficult but try to stay calm.
Your family doesn't need for you to get sick too.
hugs

[Medusa]

Kay, I'm sorry that this is happening but you've come to the right place for comfort. When my son was ill earlier this year, I was scared to death and my PT friends came to the rescue in full force w/posts and private messages, too, even phone calls. You've been dealt a lot in a very short period of time, so it's only natural that you want to cry and don't hold it in. It's good for you unless you find yourself doing it all the time. Perhaps talk to your dr. and see if you can take something short term to get you through this rough spot. And know that we're all sending up prayers on your and your family's behalf right now. Keep the faythe.

[Freedom]

{{HUGS}} for you, to be delivered by the fur kids. Prayers for your family and for you as well.

[anna_66]

Seems like everyone has already said my sentiments so I'll just be sending you lots of and many (((hugs)))