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Thank You Doug and Keri
My heart goes out to you,Doug,and the lovely and brave Keri.Both of you have inspired me with your admirable courage.During my present ongoing treatment,I've been extremely disturbed by the mastectomy that I had to undergo. Keri's story has made me see things in the right perspective. Thank you,both of you.
God bless you.
Cressida
Doug, thank you for sharing Keri's story. I came across it on the internet and I'm so sorry for your loss, she was such a fighter and her smile is infectious. What a wonderful husband you have been to her. I myself have been diagnosed, but blessed at Stage 1. Hopefully in the near future, there will a cure for this beast. It now see's no age.
Lisa
Dallas, Texas
Doug,
You proved to be a wonderful husband to your beloved Keri. I came across Keri's story after being diagnosed with breast cancer this March and wanted to better understand what husbands go through. Like Keri, I am blessed to have a supportive husband during this difficult time. My husband has a very stoic demeaner, but I know beyond that facade he holds as many battle wounds as I do. We fight for our lives and celebrate everyday we have together as a victory. Keri's life may have been short, but you filled it with joy. Thank you for inspiring us.
It was sad to read your story as I am facing the same prospect with my wife. First breast cancer then four and a half years on secondary cancer. My wife Sandra is currently at home in bed. She has no movement in one leg and arm and limited movement in her other leg. She has one eye covered as she gets dizzy and her eye sight is getting poor. She spends most of her days in either bed or in a lazy boy. She is on a pump for pain relief and is not eating. We feel the end is nearing and that the medical staff can offer her no more solutions to tackeling the cancer. It is difficult to sit here knowing that I cant help her in this event. It is difficult staying positive and dealing with her illness. It is very sad........
Tony, I'm so sorry you and Sandra have to go through this. Cancer is terrible, and you're expriencing the very worst of it right now. Do you have family or friends to help? Hospice is a wonderful organization that can support you both as you go through this, also. My prayers are with you - PJH
Tony, I am so sorry that cancer has dealt you and your wife this devastating blow. Staying positive is over-rated. It is OK to grieve, and your wife might actually welcome your crying with her and talking about what is happening.
In times when medicine fails us, the nature of hope changes. Now you can be hopeful that you will be able to manage her pain and that she will know that she is loved when she leaves this earthly life. As PJ mentioned, Hospice is a wonderful organization to help with pain management, physical care, and emotional support for you and your wife. Don't hesitate to reach out to family and friends and encourage them to visit with your wife while they can.
Thank you for your kind thoughts and comments. For both me and my wife Sandra it is difficult to see a light at the end of the tunnel. We have been married for over twenty eight years and last week re did our wedding vows as I know this was extremley imortant to Sandra. Sandra has been sent home as no more medical intervention is possible for her. I would swop places with her in an instant if this was possible as she has a strong zest for life and far more to offer as an individual.
Hi, Doug, I just found your posts on Kari's battle with Cancer. I am going through the same with my wife. She is being treated as a Stage 4 Breast Cancer patient. We went through Chemo last year and just concluded a 5-day radiation treatment on her spine.
I too am scared. I can’t image going through life without my wife. We have been together since 1978. My heart goes out to you and wants to thank you and Kari for your posts. I will include you and Kari in my thoughts. Best, Ben
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I have been following the stories of Kerri and I can't stress enough how much she has touched me. She really struggled and I can totally feel her pain. The sadest thing for me was reading about how excited she was to be getting better and her hair growing back and then her talking about more chemo and hairloss all over again. Its so unbelievable that after all she strugled she didn't make it...it makes me really angry, but now she is painfree and thats so priceless. Im so sorry for everything you and your family have gone through. You are such a loving husband Doug, its so obvious how much you loved and still love Kerri. Oh and that letter from Laura Bush is so awesome im sure it made her day to recieve that. My heart goes out to you Doug and your family.
Love
Natalia