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I know my grief is so different than yours. Monty told his oncologist that he didn’t want more chemo. The oncologist only believes in Big Pharma. Not sure where we go from here.

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I've been thinking about and praying for you.

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I don't have any experience with that, but from what I hear of chemo, I understand why Monty is done. There are some natural things that have beaten cancer I've read, everything from long bouts of fasting, to full on keto diet. But regardless, be thankful that you get to spend every day with him. It's one more day. That's a gift. If he is called home sooner than you hope, our faith assures us we'll be reunited. The sadness can be overwhelming, as you know, but your family and friends will help you. Praying for much more time!

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Thinking of you. May God comfort you.

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Thank you, Donna

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Awe honey, I'm so sorry. Love you

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See you tomorrow?

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May God be with Joan, Nancy and Jennifer with an abundance of His grace, power and mercy. May all those grieving strongly feel His Holy and Loving Presence. I pray for much comfort from the Body of Christ and continued edification from His precious promises.

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Thank you!

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I already feel it creeping in myself. I took yesterday as a mental health day. I gardened, played with the dogs and did little in the way of interacting with the world. I feel better today. i recommend communing with nature as much as possible, my friend.

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Nature helps so much, I agree. My heart is with you, Nancy. It's a mind issue much of the time and usually I can control it pretty well, but for me, that just builds it up until I have to feel it. I am of the belief that this is how it is, and someday with the passage of time, it'll be "better."

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Amen. Praying for you too Nancy. May God give you much comfort and joy.

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From watching other parents go through this, I believe you are right the next month will be hard. He is with you. You will see her again. Your time on earth will have continued happiness, despite this loss, even though right now it is hard to know that. Praying for you Joan. Also, my dad and I were talking about faith. He mentioned the book Appointments with Heaven. He said he recommends it to people grieving (I have not read it).

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Thank you

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I feel exactly the same way. Physically I'm just depressed and unmotivated. Emotionally I'm just in despair. My sadness has no bottom. Nothing can make it better because the only thing that could, can't happen. Hugs ❤️

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We'll get through it. I had many better days and even weeks over the last year, and you will, too. But thank God we know we will see them again. I'm not sure I would go on if I didn't believe that.

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I also wish it was January 4th

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