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Hate being the bearer of Bad News. Update from Sassy

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Don has lost the battle with cancer and there is simply nothing left of him to fight.....I now outweigh him, and I'm a skinny gal!
I have no idea how to do any of this, but supposedly hospice will help me figure it all out.  
He will be at home.  Emma knows.  Have not yet told Kasey.  my heart breaks for my girls.

oh and my mom fell and broke her femur.  surgery is coming soon.

life is not too good right now~

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#1 · Feb 12, 11:43 AM
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OMG, this is such sad news.  My heart goes out to Don, Sass and the girls.

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#2 · Feb 12, 11:56 AM
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Damn, Great lady / family.

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#3 · Feb 12, 11:58 AM
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Sorry to hear it. Hospice is run by amazing people. Put both my sister-in-law and mother-in-law in Hospice, but it looks like she'll have him at home with Hospice volunteers (my Mother volunteered many years ago for this). Hard stuff but she'll thank god for the help.

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#4 · Feb 12, 12:02 PM
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Makes my heart hurt.  Prayers go out to you and your family Sass.

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#5 · Feb 12, 12:47 PM
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Thanks for sharing, Bob.  Please relay to Sara that she is loved by many here- and we're all praying for her family.

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im si sorry. thoughts go ut to sassy and her. family. 

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#7 · Feb 12, 2:02 PM
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I am so sorry to hear this. Sending love and light to Sara, Don, Emma and Kasey. Hospice care has some of the most remarkable people on earth. 

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#8 · Feb 12, 2:17 PM
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 Also sorry to hear about this!   :'(  Will be praying for you and your family!

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Sending prayers for strength and peace. That family has been through alot. Sassy handled it with tremendous grace.

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Will someone post the link to the go fund me. Please. I'm sure it's still out there, I just don't know hihow find it.

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@"Hidalgo" said: Will someone post the link to the go fund me. Please. I'm sure it's still out there, I just don't know hihow find it.
Here is the link. 

 https://www.gofundme.com/for-don-and-sassy

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#12 · Feb 12, 5:51 PM
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God bless you, Sass, Don and family.  Just know you are not alone and you're in our prayers every day.  

We love you guys. :(

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That family has been through so much.  Very sorry to hear this sad news, Sara.  Take care and best wishes sent your way.

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Are thoughts are with you and your family

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Sara, much love to you, Don, and your girls. I pray that you are lifted up, embraced by God, and filled with peace.

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Prayers to Don, Sassy and the girls.

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#17 · Feb 13, 2:19 AM
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prayers to you sara and don.  cancer sucks. 

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@"StickyBun" said: Sorry to hear it. Hospice is run by amazing people. Put both my sister-in-law and mother-in-law in Hospice, but it looks like she'll have him at home with Hospice volunteers (my Mother volunteered many years ago for this). Hard stuff but she'll thank god for the help.
Amen to that...Just lost my 89 year old MIL this week and Hospice can be a beautiful gateway to "what's next." 

Adding my wishes for peace to Sassy, Don and family. 

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Message from Sara:  yes it was posted on the other board, but I felt it should be spread over here as well.  Feel free to check in over there and leave her a message. She will read it.     Thank you

Thanks and love to all!
I swore I would not fret too much today and wait until hospice workers are here to help but damn......the questions/concerns/worries/fears are overwhelming.....and how do I tell Kasey? I mean....she can't process things the way you &/or I do....biggest fear is he is gone before her graduation (in May). That kid is forever getting the short end of the stick. I've already told my sister that she MUST be here for her graduation (she wasn't for Emma's) and she has assured me she would be. Just seems like every time there is supposed to be a 'Kasey' day something comes along and messes it up......I will do everything in my power to make sure that day she SHINES!....regardless.

yes....I am a mess right now......he's already talking about not being here this summer....but I'm not ready for any of this.....
so totally different when it's a spouse as opposed to an elderly parent....that I have (and can/will) deal with.....this...........

enough for now i guess~as far as a support group goes....you guys rock!! 

oh~early this morning before anybody else was awake (except Kase as I have her to the bus stop by 5:55) I was searching facebook for Cancer Spouses Support Groups. clicked on one and decided to join as I was a mess before getting todays news....so I go to sign up and they wanted to know type of cancer (and you just can't give the body part....be specific) and the next question was therapy being received (and you can't just put chemo or immuno or ? ? ? you must give the name(s) of specific medications....).....I finally just quit.....I mean with a support group that makes you jump through all those hoops simply to get a virtual hug and shoulder....why bother. shoulda known I could just come to you guys~~~

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My thoughts and prayers are with you, Don and the girls, Sara. Praying for a great hospice team to lift your family up and support you all through this journey. 

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