Good vibes needed

[wanderingenough]

Prayers/good vibes needed if you've got them. So I mentioned in one of the other posts we go on vacation next week. What I didn't mention is that before the vacation starts, we will be swinging through the town my parents and grandparents live in so R can meet my grandparents. My grandfather has kidney cancer and we recently found out that it has metastasized into his lungs, prostate, and so on, and so on. There is new tumor growth all over the place. Why hasn't R been down there yet if it was so bad, you ask? Because my grandpa is completely of sound mind and he and my grandma have been going to the appointments alone so no one had any idea how bad it was. Everyone thought it was "slightly decreased kidney function." Only recently did he finally admit to my mom after an appointment that "it's bad." Please don't berate me on this part ---So my mom got curious and may have peaked at some paperwork on their kitchen counter and sent me a photo of it. In asking a cancer expert at work about some of the things I read, the response was "is hospice involved yet?" Anyhow, here is where I ask for some good vibes because I'm in tears at my desk at my work. Said cancer expert told me that my grandpa would most likely die of pneumonia or a respiratory infection. R woke up this morning with a hacking cough. We are supposed to see my grandpa next Friday. I won't be able to take him, will I? ;(

[ewall]

Next Friday? I would still take him to see your grandpa.

I'm so sorry. Thinking of you. Hugs.

(And hope R feels better.)

[wanderingenough]

Apr 8, 2016 8:17:23 GMT -5 ewall said:

Next Friday? I would still take him to see your grandpa.

I'm so sorry. Thinking of you. Hugs.

(And hope R feels better.)

Yeah, I guess I'm just worried because last time he got sick I feel like it lasted foreverrrrrr. And I'm grumpy and upset about the whole thing so I'm probably being dramatic.

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T&Ps. Hopefully your son will get better soon.
If you're still worried next Friday, would it be weird to put a mask on R?
Also - It's okay to be grumpy and upset when facing situations like this.

[ewall]

Apr 8, 2016 8:19:40 GMT -5 wanderingenough said:

Apr 8, 2016 8:17:23 GMT -5 ewall said:

Next Friday? I would still take him to see your grandpa.

I'm so sorry. Thinking of you. Hugs.

(And hope R feels better.)

Yeah, I guess I'm just worried because last time he got sick I feel like it lasted foreverrrrrr. And I'm grumpy and upset about the whole thing so I'm probably being dramatic.

It may take him forever to feel better, but the good news is they usually aren't contagious after the first day or so!

[awick14]

So many hugs wanderingenough.

How you are feeling right now is normal. You can have any of the feelings you have and more right now.

As for taking R. If he's still coughing and such try to get him to wear a mask. I know this isn't easy with little ones. So many hugs Hun.

[bk1]

Sending T&Ps your way. I'm so sorry. I hope R is better by then so it is a non-issue. Big hugs girly.

[amaranth]

1: I am SO sorry. I lost my grandpa to cancer a few years ago and it's really hard *hugs*

2: I'm pretty sure that a week is enough time for him not to be contagious. Focus on keeping any sugar and dairy limited so he can recover faster. If he still has a cough, have him (either R or your grandpa or both) wear those paper medical masks. My SIL with life threatening cancer was even allowed to go to church wearing that, so I think they must help a lot with airborne germs.

You'll get to go, this is a priority!

[MrsMB]

I am so sorry dear friend...((wanderingenough))

I would totally go!

[mac08]

I am so sorry, that is heartbreaking news.

[estrellita]

*hugs*! I would go personally. Hope R is better soon!

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[luv2rn4fun]

((Hugs)) and prayers friend. I hope R feels better and you get to go. Personally I would go and just take as many preventative measures as possible, if needed. He shouldn't be contagious still. Also, don't beat yourself up...R is young and you thought you had time and made plans accordingly.

[wanderingenough]

Thanks friends. I'm just mad at myself because I had ample opportunity on ML but I chose not to because I didn't want to take him on a plane during cold/flu season. Stupid.


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[Blue Moon]

Lots of good vibes for you. A lot can change in a week. Hopefully R will be all better by then!

[HoneySpider]

I tried to respond this morning when you posted but PB was being really stupid.

I'm sending lots of love your way....and I would definitely still go.