...Really sad tonight...

[shutterbug0303]

watching something like that is one of the most horrible and saddest things anyone can have to do. Amazingly, the person in the situation is usually so much stronger than the ones surrounding them. I can't say I have any fantastic advice...but know that others have been there too. It was a big help to me to know exactly what was going on with my dad while he was sick...the changes his body was going through and things like that. It also helped a lot to talk to people who are going through the same thing. My mom and I always posted on the Johns Hopkin's message board relating directly to the cancer facing our family. The input others gave us was great!

If I may, let me direct you to my website...www.shutterbug0303.net/dad.htm
If you scroll to the bottom, there are links that describe the dragonfly background and a another link by Henry Van Dyke. Please read these and hopefully find some comfort in them.

I'm so sorry that you (or anyone) has to go through this. The best thing is to just be there for each other - and don't worry about keeping a happy face. We all know that every human only has so much emotional strength...it's ok to let it out. I will be sending my deepest and heartfelt prayers to your family

[moosmom]

I don't even know how to convey how special of a person this is

She has never ever treated me like a "daughter-in-law" but rather a "daughter-in-love". She has one of the biggest hearts you can imagine, and as I realize that this might be the end, I just feel shattered inside. She was such a steady foundation, a rock in my life, someone that I leaned on.

You just did!!! I absolutely KNOW how difficult it is to watch someone you care about so much go through something as painful as cancer.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, honey!! Stay strong. It's hard to do when your heart is breaking. Been there, done that with my own daughter and her brain cancer. There's really nothing you can do except be there for your family. Remember the good times.

((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))

[Kfamr]

Oh Anna... My heart breaks for all of you right now.
I know there's no words to make something like this better. She sounds like a truely wonderful person and sounds like the mother-in-law that my Memaw is for my mother.

Do know that my thoughts are with you, and if there's absolutely anything I am capable of doing for you... let me know.

{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}

[Karen]

You will be in our prayers.

I have no words to help you, just hugs. Remember to spend time telling funny stories to each other so she can laugh - that's a gift that a stranger could not give.

[Ginger's Mom]

I am so sorry. I don't have anything to offer you but hugs. I know what it is like watching someone fail like that, and it is difficult for the whole family. We are all here for you. Please reach out any time you need. You and your husband's family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[shais_mom]

I am so sorry to hear this Anna - you and Mark will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[gini]

You have my prayers during this very difficult time.

All of us will be here for you - and Mark DOES know that you are there for him too.