I'm so very sorry. And dwell on it on your blog as much as you like, if it helps.

I am so sorry, Sandy. We went through it with Taz, and we are truly blessed still to have him with us, but every minute of it sucked the proverbial syphilitic rhinoceros.

I will be thinking of Bob, big-time.

Bet I could out whine you. ;^)

I agree with Joan. Not only is it something that touches everyone, but it is a part of your life. Keeping it in won't be good for you and you would be holding back from all of us. You know we'd hate that.

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I'm so sorry. I wish I could take the pink elephant away for you. My children have lost all four grandparents and there's no easy or comfortable way in dealing with this. That being said, know that you are a blessing to him and he will be comforted knowing you are there.

I was wishing otherwise for your FIL. Hugs to all of you.

I'm so sorry Sandy. I have had a very bad feeling since you posted about it last week. I hear you on the suffering part. There are a lot of comfort measures out there for patients. Call me if you'd like. I have done this with my own mom and know what you are going through and will go through with your FIL. Please know that he is and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers as are you.

Bob, you & your family will be in my thoughts and prayers often. Both my mother and FIL suffered through cancer and I absolutely second Nora's hospice suggestion. Our hospice teams were truly God-sent angels who saved my sanity. Cancer sucks, suffering sucks even more, but hospice helps manage all types of suffering for the whole family.

I'm sorry to hear this news about your FIL, Sandy. Dale's dad is 82 and lives next door to us and we are very lucky to still have him. I'll be thinking about all of you and wishing you some comfort and peace of mind.

I agree with Joan, Sandy - don't hold back. We're here for you. I went through it with my dad, and you hit it right on the head. My best advice is to get the hospice folks involved before you think you "need" to. They are wonderful. Having them there does not mean you are giving up. It means you are ensuring as much comfort as possible during whatever time your dear FIL has left, and that's the name of the game. Sending love and prayers.

Whenever I catch the book reviews on NPR I often hear about something I like. I have never tried their summer reading list. Perhaps I'll check it out as I'm not as likely to hear book reviews since I'm not picking up the boy from school atm and hence not sitting in the car waiting and listening to NPR.

I'll keep your FIL in my thoughts and even better, I'll make a donation to ACS in honor of him.
http://www.cancer.org/

Your FIL's cancer is such sad news. I'm keeping you all in my prayers.

I am sorry to hear about your father-in-law, Sandy. You all will be in my prayers.

I've been thinking about him alot.

I'm so sad for your family, many prayers are being said.

Prayers on the way. I lost my Mom to leukemia last fall so I know how difficult it is. {{{HUGS}}}

I can comiserate, I just got off the phone with my mother (86 years young) she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma last fall (the day before my birthday-worst.birthday.ever). She sounds great and upbeat, but still there is the elephant in the room.

Healing thoughts for your FIL.

Such sad news, talk about it as much as you need to. Sadly, most of us have been through it, are going through it or will go through it and it's always a big angry pink elephant. I'll be praying.

I am so sorry, Sandy. I will keep your FIL and your family in my prayers. And no wonder you are fatigued- that's a lot of stress to deal with. Take care of yourself.