Some of you know and some of you do not so I’ll briefly go over what’s been happening.
My cousin Terri lives in Seattle. On July 22nd she went in the hospital due to blood clots in her leg. On July 28th she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. It was determined to be stage 4 due to lesions on her liver.
My cousin has never smoked.
She was released from the hospital that day and was able to be at home for 9 days. On August 6th she went back into the hospital with severe stomach pain. Doctors found thickening around the duodenum which was probably cancer.
On Wednesday night, August 10, Terri had a stroke. As a result, she was unable to talk, eat, had weakness on her right side and had as yet to be determined cognitive impacts. She was also having difficulty breathing. Tests determined that the cancer had spread to the other lung and to the muscles in her back.
About 7:30 am ET this morning, Terri died.
She will be greatly missed.
Tammy says:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. What a sad thing to happen. Please know I am thinking about you and your family.
8/15/2005, 3:05 pmgreen-eyed Lady says:
This time I *can* keep quiet. In silence, I sat for several minutes after reading your devastating news, hoping that your memories of your cousin Terri will bring comfort to you and yours soon. What an awful shock. “Life isn’t fair” just doesn’t cut it. Condolences to you and the rest of her family.
8/15/2005, 5:21 pmTed says:
Sorry to hear that, condolences to the family.
Ted
8/15/2005, 11:16 pmBes says:
Really sorry to hear that; please pass the condolences and convey my regards to your [and her] family.
8/16/2005, 1:51 amMauser*Girl says:
I’m very sorry for your loss. I’m also very upset at the hospital that diagnosed her and then sent her home without doing anything for her.
8/16/2005, 3:39 pmChristie says:
I’m so very sorry.
8/16/2005, 8:37 pmSo Lost says:
My heart and prayers goes to you and your family. Take care.
8/16/2005, 9:08 pmAmal says:
My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of loss.
8/16/2005, 10:17 pmdanelle says:
Damn, I’m so sorry.
8/17/2005, 12:51 amBetty says:
I’m so very sorry.
8/17/2005, 2:45 amKoren says:
I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope God takes care of you and your loved ones in your mourning.
8/17/2005, 12:20 pmAngie says:
Sorry to hear
I am sure she will be missed by many. Prayers and positive energy to her friends and family in this time of sorrow.
Blessings
8/17/2005, 1:41 pmMarinade Dave says:
Stage 4. Unfortunately, not much of anything can be done when it reaches that level, except to try to make the patient as comfortable as possible. I’m very sorry to read about your loss.
8/17/2005, 4:48 pmsally says:
Mulligan, the news is still hard to fathom…
8/17/2005, 7:44 pmJanet says:
What a horrible thing to happen. My thoughts are with you and Terris family.
8/18/2005, 8:35 amShannon says:
My most deepest and heartfelt smypathies to you and your family.
I know how difficult this sudden of a loss can take you by surprise and leave you feeling dazed and confused. Please be sure to take care of yourself, Terry would want it that way I’m sure.
Something to consider as well….celebrate her life, not mourn her loss. Be grateful that she didn’t suffer for months (sometimes it can be years) on end. Be sure to laugh, because it is okay. As well it’s okay to cry. You’ll be rollercoastering through all these emotions and that’s expected and okay to do.
Best wishes to you and yours.
8/18/2005, 10:54 amShawn says:
I am so sorry to read of your loss. I do wish you and the rest of the family well.
8/18/2005, 11:55 amthat.man says:
I’m sorry for your loss! Hang in there!
8/19/2005, 2:26 amHelen says:
I know it won’t help much now but one day you’ll be grateful she didn’t suffer a long, painful death. So very sorry. Prayers going out to you and yours.
8/19/2005, 7:41 amPeace……………
just rambling says:
I am so sorry. I wish there were words I could express that would take away the pain of losing a love one. Believe it or not, it does ease up over time, and I hope you have a lot of happy memories to help you and your family heal during this difficult time. Take care of yourself! Ann
8/20/2005, 12:32 ampaul says:
my sincerest condolences.
I lost a cousin 4 years ago in a shooting.
I might not be able to know your exact pain, but I can almost relate.
8/22/2005, 1:27 pmchandira says:
Sorry to hear your news! From a fellow Seattelite. I lost an aunt to cancer last year.
Best wishes to you and your family.
8/23/2005, 7:35 pm