texastrophies Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I have been setting on this for a while now, although there are a few members that are aware of it. Some might ask how I am able to write this, but actually this has helped me some, as I really don't want to talk to anybody about it. About a month ago MD Anderson Hospital in Houston sent my wife home for hospice care to take over. She has a blockage in her intestines that is not allowing her bowels to work. The blockage is new tumors growing. The Doctors basically said there was nothing they could do if her bowels didn't start working. Operations wouldn't solve the problem and they couldn't treat it with chemo either. So everything that she ate, the only way she has to get rid of it, is by throwing up. And she isn't getting the nutrition that is needed to survive either. So fast forward a month, to today, her health has declined so severely that looking at her, she is nothing but skin and bones, no muscle at all hardly. She has to have help to get out of bed, walk and everything. She has a real hard time even pronouncing words. I am lucky in the fact that her mom and dad came down from Arkansas and are staying with us and taking care of her during the daytime while I am at work and Jake is at school, and then I take care of her at night. When she first came home, she had wanted me to go on the Colorado elk hunt that I had planned for last week and she also wanted Jake to go on his elk hunt in Utah that starts tomorrow. Well I obviously canceled my trip right away, but she was insistent on Jake taking his. So I had told her we would keep it planned and see about it as the time got closer. Well in watching her decline, I had already decided that we weren't going to Utah either, and then last week Jake came to me and said he didn't think we needed to go. I let him know that I agreed with him and was proud of his decision. If I can make a suggestion to all of the married folks, take the time out to talk about funerals and where you want to be buried, etc. now, when there is no pressure. The last couple of weeks have been tough buying a cemetary plot, and making arangements. I really don't think she will make even to the end of the month. She has basically gotten tired of it and is ready for it to be over. She has basically stopped eating, because it is so hard on her to get rid of the food. If you can, please keep my son in your thoughts and prayers, as this is obviously pretty hard on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Will continue to keep your family in our prayers Jeff. So sorry that your family is going through this. If there is anything we can do for you and your family at all please let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisha Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Words cannot express how sorry I am to read about this. May God watch over your wife and family through this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Oh wow...You and your family will be in our prayers here. God Bless her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 This hits me real hard Jeff. So sorry you, your wife, and family have to go through this. I watched my brother go through the same thing, and it's the toughest thing you'll ever do. Prayers on the way, and let us know if we can do anything pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrswtnhunt Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I just don't know what to say.....prayers on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhunter39 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 prayers sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Oh my. I'm very sorry to hear this, Jeff. Prayers sent to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidd Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 prayers sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinch314 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Prayers are sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Jeff....-I can only imagine what you and your wife...your son...and your whole family are going through- :(:( -why do terrible things like this happen to good people? -I asked myself this a lot, last week in the Colorado Mountains....-we knew what you and your wife were enduring....You were in our thoughts and prayers, on a daily basis... -so often, I can't find the right words- -will you please give her these flowers? -continued prayers from Alaska,Jeff.... I pray for comfort and peace for her- ..."the Lord is near those who have a broken heart,and saves such as have a contrite spirit.... -Many are the afflictions of the righteous,but the Lord delivers out of them all....." -Psalm 34:18-19 ...."You number my wanderings....put my tears into your bottle;are they not in your book? ...in God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid.-" -Psalm 58:8 ..."when you pass through the waters,I will be with you; -and through the rivers they shall not overflow you. ....When you walk through the fire,you shall not be burned, -Nor shall the flames scorch you..." Isaiah 43:2 ....."This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Prescence behind the veil...." -Hebrews 6:19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Very very sorry to hear this Jeff. My prayers will be with you and your whole family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Man, this leaves a big lump in my throat.....prayers will be sent up from the Howard family for your wife, your son and you Jeff..... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Jeff, I don't have the words. Prayers on the way from South Carolina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Sorry to hear this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 i've been praying for you for the past month, jeff. so sorry for you and your family. the lost hunts were the smallest of your problems. i'll be here if you need anything. may the lord harvest her soul with the least amount of pain possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Prayers sent Jeff,,,,sorry to hear about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Very sorry Jeff.........sending prayers that a miracle takes place..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Your family is in my thoughts here, Jeff. Prayers sent to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Prayers on the way for your whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 sittin here at work with tears in my eyes....so sorry to here this Jeff.....I will be thinking of you and your family.....take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladybird Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 I am so sorry to hear this news.My prayers go out to your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 I will pray for your family, and hug mine. So sorry. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJL Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 What a blessed day it will be for us all when we get to leave our earthly bodies and touch the face of our Lord. I pray for you and Jake, May God grant you peace and understanding. It's been 10 years since I lost my mother, I always knew that it was easier for me to bury her than it would have been for her to bury me. God be with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 So sorry to hear this. Prayers sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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