daddylane's Cancer Blog
March 31, 2008
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Hello all,
The counter on the blog reflects 1115 visits. Wow! Very exciting to be able to get our family information out for large amounts of folks to see by simply entering a couple of paragraphs of information. I never really knew how powerful of a tool blogging can be.
I will be taking my computer in for service later today and am unsure of the amount of time it will take me to get it back. I will have access to other computers so I will try to keep posting as regularly as possible. Even though it will be on a (cough, cough!) PC…..gasp!
The Sunday activities were really wonderful! Annette and little David made our weekend. I can’t even remember if I posted the photos of Dad cooking pancakes or not, but I will check that out and post them if that hasn’t happened yet…the griddle cakes were yummy and Dad showed me how he gets the sourdough started going the night before, something I have always wanted to learn.
The pain has been increasing and Daddy Lane is determined to not overdo the pain medications, stating that they are the reason he is stopped up. Since that is the source of pain he doesn’t want to go adding another problematic dynamic to the already complex equation of pain management. Last night I had my first encounter with wanting to get his pain medications for him just to help him gain relief no matter what, he was in bed and obviously having difficulty. I offered to get his medication and he explained his philosophy that I have written above. This man is incredible. He has not ONCE complained about the pain, he is dealing with it on his own terms, not allowing it to compromise his quality of life to whatever degree that is within his power.
Mom is having a tough time yet remains vigilant about Dads medications, I am impressed with her steely resolve and ability to track the rather complicated schedule that they require. Big Kudos to Momma Lane. Lets just say that she is keeping it together the best that she can… you know, plugging away. I know it has got to be very difficult for her, in addition, to throw the young punk (me) back in the picture causing chaos and confusion to her daily routine has been challenging.
We are family hear us ROAR!
With regards,
Timothy
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10.07.08 - 
Thanks for your support -
Timothy, Daddylane is truly an amazing man especially considering the pain he is in. You can tell that by his smile. Someone that can smile like that in his condition has to have much help and support from up above. Like the poem “Footprints” says…the good Lord will pick you up and carry you through. I know he has carried me many, many times during the past 14 years.
My heart breaks for Momma Lane. It is so hard to watch the one you love so dearly suffer and not be able to do anything to make it stop. My late husband was sick for 17 years so I understand about the many, many medications and how important it is to keep up with them and make sure he takes them correctly.
This cancer blog website is the most wonderful thing in the world. It was so great of Jill to make it. It is so nice to talk with others than understand.
Tell Daddylane and Momma Lane to hang in there. I will be praying for all of you.
Love and hugs, Joyce