Very unfortunate news :(

[Sasha]

Today we found out that they are unable to perform surgery on my Opa's (Grandpa) cancer. He has cancer in his colon, and it's also in his liver, but it's now in his lymph nodes too. The doctor decided that he was just past the point that surgery could help him, so tomorrow he goes to the Cancer Center to find out the plan of action (chemo.. radiation, if it's even worth it since he only has about a year to live).

He's asked his doctor to be very up front and honest with his prognosis. He asked her today, how bad his cancer was on a scale of 1 to 10 and she said 10. Obviously, not very optimistic news.

My Oma and Opa came here today bawling their eyes out... They have been married for over 50 years.. and they are having to sell their farm, their horses, their koi business, etc etc just so Oma has a nice place to live closer to us.. So she won't be alone when he is gone.

I've had a real hard time accepting all of this. I feel like it's happening to someone else. He looks so normal, he has NO pain, no discomfort, no symptoms... it's just so surreal.

I just wanted to say to everyone, thank you. Thank you for listening, and being supportive. It really helps at times like these, and I appreciate those that have extended their prayers and good thoughts. You'll never know how much it means.

 

[addictedtochins]

Sasha, I'm sorry. I wish I'd had my chinny family here when I went through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cherish your time with him, it absolutely flies by much to quickly.

 

[HaleyGoBoom]

I'm so sorry to hear this news :[ I wish you all the comfort in the world to help you get through the future to come

 

[Midwest Exotics]

Oh Sasha, im very sorry to hear this news! As said, cherish all the moments you can with he & your grandmother. Take pictures together, laugh, try taking them dinner & a movie, maybe play some games if he's up for it, etc. Try taking the pain from your minds & make it into something special from your heart! These next few months shouldnt be as much about mourning, but showing that you love & care for him.

Good luck & your family will be in my prayers!

 

[Jenn]

Sasha, I'm so sorry the news wasn't any better for your opa...I'm so sorry your oma and opa have to lose everything they worked so hard for. What a difficult time for you all. Please spend as much time with your opa as you can and make sure he knows what's in your heart, so when he does leave you, you didn't leave anything left unsaid and therefore, no regrets. Try to keep smiling for his sake, to make what little time he has left memorable.

 

[Laurie]

Sasha I am so sorry to hear this. I have lived with a terminal cancer diagnosis in the family now for almost a year and it sucks.
On the plus side, your grandpa has you and your grandma has you and they have had each other for 50 years! I wish we could all be that lucky.
I wish I could be there to give you a big hug and make your hurting go away. I am always here for you whenever you need me.
I will continue to pray for you grandpa and you and I hope his illness will not create long and painful suffering.

 

[eroomlorac]

I am sorry to hear such sad news. Make the best of what you have left and live on those memories. Life can be very rough sometimes.

 

[Nancy]

I'm so sorry Sasha. Hugs

 

[tunes]

I am so sorry Sasha. As Laurie said, take comfort in the fact that they have had 50 good, happy years together. Enjoy every moment you have. Often times with grandparents and elder parents, we don't get warnings and the chance to say good-bye. Take this time to say everything that's important.

<<<<hugs>>>>

 

[Parkerspetchins]

I am so sorry to hear about your opa Sasha, it is heartbreaking. Hugs. I hope you and your family make many happy memories with your opa over this next year.

 

[pricklesnquills]

I am so, so sorry! Hugs!

 

[chinchildren]

sasha - 50 loving years, a granddaughter that loves you to death? i think he has been blessed.

my heart goes out to you all and your oma - no to minimize your pain but she will need all your love and strength.

 

[Vortex]

im am so sorry to hear about your opa! i lost my grandpa to cancer a few years ago, i know its very hard but at least he has had a long, loveing life and he has such a wonderful family to support him in this hard time.
-Hugs

 

[Sasha]

Thank you so much everyone. I know we need to make the best of the time we have left. They have been kind of keeping to themselves, trying to sort everything out and mourning.. I'm sure we'll have some more memories to make though.

He will be starting chemo next week. Although the time frames they give don't mean much, they gave him as short as 6months to live. They are in a huge panic now, wondering if they will be able to sell their house and move in time. Such a mess....

 

[LucksAngel28]

I'm so sorry! I will keep your family in my prayers! rayer:

 

[Stephanie]

Ohhh, I am so sorry. My prayers are with you.