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ChemGal said:
Sorry Nancy. Where are your aunt and uncle currently? Both at the hospital, home, etc?
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ChemGal...You addressed part of the problem. Both are at home; my aunt's children have been visiting, but as of next week, my aunt and uncle will be on their own again. My sisters and I all work, but we're trying to figure out a way to be there for them. On Thursday night, we're going over to have the conversation. Maybe between my aunt's 3 offspring, and my 2 sisters and me....maybe we can figure out a schedule. Or maybe we can hire a PSW to help out. Our heads are spinning with needs and options. We're just sure that our 82 year old Mom shouldn't be put on the schedule.
 
Nancy said:
My aunt is discontinuing her chemo...and the doctor will begin the conversation about palliative care. Gulp. I don't like this version of reality.
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Feel like you want get up and see what's playing next door? I know the feeling with cancer. Sometimes we paddle in life and at other times we simplify don't have a choice but to lift our paddle and ride the rapids.

There are worse things than death though. When I was sick I came to the stark realization that our quality of life is directionally porportional to our happiness. When you're in pain life sucks.

I hope your aunt finds peace in her last days.
 
Is there some kind of hospice rep you can include in your convos? Good palliative care requires both conversations and resources. Pain management short of palliative sedation is a bit of a balance.
 
We have a great hospice here, but she's not ready for that yet. And then there is my uncle, also battling cancer, but at a different phase, but also refusing treatment.
 
Hi folks. I am home after one of the shortest appointments on record, that was a decent appointment.
I feel like my internal corporate customers who finally get to me,and then I have to say, sorry, I can't help you, or I can't answer your question...but I will help whomever is helping you.

As it turns out, the specialists thoughts that I needed an MRI was correct, and the results were as she suspected. I am now being hooked up with radiation/chemo team instead of surgery/oncology team. Prognosis is still for a cure, just via a different method. (of course, radiation/chemo do have more long-term impact, than does surgery). Anyhow, I am doing fine. will cover my frustration in waiting.

oh, and heading to sleep apnea clinic for an overnight, so my absence does not mean I am not coping. I am coping fine.
 
Nancy, it's nice that they are at home at least. I understand having to pay some cost for care at home, but I feel like more should be covered. People should pay the differential of the care at home vs. the care elsewhere, the government should be covering a base amount IMO.
I hope your family is able to get a good plan in place that doesn't burden anyone with too heavy of a load.
 
After public health really was encouraging me to get this vaccine and saying I could get it anywhere there's a concern with IV blood products. I've been told that I cannot go to the public health centre for it, they are looking into where I can go. I have a feeling that's going to be the hospital, and it wouldn't surprise me if it's the ER.

It's funny how things change based on liabilities but not always risks.
 
Good luck, God bless you and every other good wish Pinga. I am absolutely amazed at the good people involved in cancer care. I get a little teary about it...You're in for some hard work, but you will also meet some of the best angels this earth has to offer.
 
(I have a list of earth angels....tow truck drivers and cancer care workers seem to top the list.)
 
Nancy, I think you may be one of those earth angels for your aunt & uncle. Hopefully some community based hospice/palliative care services are available in their community - I know that here in my community, we sometimes work hard to get people declared palliative so they can access higher levels of care in their own homes. Peace as you journey along with your extended family through this time.

Are you starting a new school - I somehow had thought you were retiring & wondered how it would be for you to NOT be going back to school this year ... but it appears I am premature in that speculation!
 
Thanks Carolla for your kind words. I'm going back to teach Grades 1 and 2 at a new school because my former school closed in June. I was awash with tears during that last half hour as my kids and I hugged each other. My new room is set up and looks clean and organized. I'll let you know what it looks like after a week of real teaching! My new school is bursting at the seams...classes of 30plus in the older grades and in JK/SK. I have only 24 on my class list so far, but that's all I have room for in my class. I'm going in tomorrow to put the finishing touches on planning for the first week back. Oh ya...and I have a bunch of pencils to sharpen. That's the last thing I will do before I walk out for the weekend.
 
Hey nancy, i was at staples last night and were they busy. Awesome re getting ready. Sorry about the large classroom size
 
Ahhh ... nothing like a sharp pencil Nancy!! Getting the year off to a great start. It will no doubt be an exhausting week for you ... rest up!
 
Carolla said:
Ahhh ... nothing like a sharp pencil Nancy!! Getting the year off to a great start. It will no doubt be an exhausting week for you ... rest up!
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Exhausting for sure. Teaching all those little children the names of all their body parts.
 
Hey nancy, does that mean it is a mixed class? What is the split? The only time that I was in a mixed class was when I was skipped from 3 to 5, i was put in a 4/5 split
 
I was in split classes from grades 3-5. The school was also open concept, so we had a fair bit of teacher swapping too.
I used to be good with remembering my classes, but I'm really fuzzy on grade 3 now, I think because I was the younger for 3/4 and 5/6 in the same location and each year they blur together just a little bit more in my memory.
 
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