Just another day in paradise!

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  Posted by Vickie G. Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:54am PDT

  Its great to hear you and your sibling helping your parents. It sounds like your family are very close. That is something in this day and age. I applaud you & your sister. I'm sure there is alot out there that are close(just very rare). Helping each other(siblings or even friends) and parents. Your a angel. I'm sure you feel great about yourself and helping your parents and you should. We're all only here for a little while. Let your parents know you love them. I think they already do know you love them. When you were growing up they were there for you and know you there for them. Keep up the good work.

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  Posted by IRISH Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:17am PDT

  Good Morning Teacher Girl,oh good grief,amend that--good afternoon! Sounds like a full schedule. Did that information I sent to you on cyber knife help? My Dr friend was asking last weekend and I didn't know. It is very new here in town (like everything else cutting edge) and he has several patients he would recommend the procedure to if he feels it works. Let us know!!! I have other non-medical friends who are too afraid of their Dr's to ask for a translation to english,as for it to be written down (I guess they don't mind Dr thinking they have bad memories but don't want him to think they are not able to process verbal Dr. speech) Then,they call me and ask for a translation and once they understand,they want me to advise as to what to do---Ask the Doctor! Ok,thats what I want to say but what I really say is do whatever the Dr. has recommended and next time--stop him and ask HIM for a translation. I remember,just out of school,talking to people and using terms and abbreviations that were natural to me but greek to them,as I was forcefully reminded by my dad with his "Speak English".lol

  I know how hard you and your sister's have worked this summer to help your parents regain their health and /or comfort and as you say--you will work out their schedules. Is Cyber Knife more than one session?I am sorry that all the help I can offer are my good thoughts and of course my prayers! May God guide your footsteps and the words of your mouth that you may give comfort and blessings to all you encounter. With love, Irish

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  Posted by teachergirl Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:34pm PDT

  Yes, the cyber knife information was helpful. It will involve driving about an hour to St. Louis for roughly 5 sessions. In one, they insert gold "seeds" that direct the radiation. The next visit, they do a new scan to make sure the seeds are in the tumor and finally they do three 2 & 1/2 to 3 hours sessions of radiation. That's it and you're done. Since this is the only treatment dad qualifies for, given his FXTAS, I hope it's everything we need. I'll blog more as I know more. Thanks as always for your concerns and prayers! You are our online momma, Irish, and we love you for it!!

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  Posted by cyndi _w Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:50pm PDT

  Teachergirl, hang in there!!!!I know that caring for our parents is every bit as tough as caring for our kids! Be sure to take care of yourself too, OK????? You're in my prayers, as are your folks. Lost my Dad to cancer, so I feel your pain and worry. God Bless ya'll!

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  Posted by dolphin Fri Aug 1, 2008 5:16am PDT

  teachergirl, sending thoughts of strength. hard work looking after loved ones, especially the jargon doc's use. have a great day!

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