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Caregivers => Caregivers => Topic started by: shersnumber3 on October 28, 2008, 11:09:15 pm

Title: Hello
Post by: shersnumber3 on October 28, 2008, 11:09:15 pm

Hi, my name is Karli... I am Sher's daughter (the third one, that's what the screenname means  :)  )  I am here to support my mom.  I hope you don't mind me poking around to see what she is actually going through, and seeing what can be expected.

Thank you all so much for the support and info you give my mom!  I love her very much and just want her to feel better!

Thanks again,

Karli

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: sgerrard on October 28, 2008, 11:47:53 pm

Well Hi, Karli, you are welcome to poke around all you like, and post questions if you have any. No need to be shy. ;)

As for your Mom (Sher), she will be having some effects from the radiation treatment over the next six months or so, if she is like most radiation patients. Hopefully they will come and go as they usually do, and not turn into anything major. Some of the effects of the AN itself, like the balance and dizziness issue, will take some time for the brain to adjust to, but most people manage to compensate for whatever loss they have had, and return to what we like to call a "new normal," which is a decent and reasonable situation, once you get used to it.

The best thing you can do is be supportive and continue to love her very much, that will make all the difference in the world to her.

Steve

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: leapyrtwins on October 29, 2008, 05:43:42 am

Hi, Karli -

nice of you to join us.  Clever screen name, too  :)

I think that joining us to support your mom and see what she is going through is an excellent idea.

Don't hesitate to ask questions.

Jan 

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: ppearl214 on October 29, 2008, 05:48:49 am

Hi Karli and welcome! Well, you did find the spot for you... right here, to help support mom! :) Thrilled to see you here!

I know mom has been starting to feel some side affects from the CK treatment... and has a road to travel (as Steve noted, for the possible next 6 mos or so).  We're all here to share our experiences with her.. and with you... so, you can see how well we've come through it (Steve and I had the same treatment option as your mom and as well as others here, can understand some of the possible side affects she will have). We're here to help you understand what mom may experience, to help hold hands as she goes through this....  but most of all, give our good ears and shoulders as you watch mom endure but to help you understand the processes as well.

tickled to have you here! Mom is so very blessed to have you and to have you here to help her during the post-CK process.  You are so very special!

Again, welcome!
Phyl

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Kaybo on October 29, 2008, 06:59:26 am

Karli~
Hi and welcome!  Thanks for being so supportive of your mom - that is wonderful!  Hope we can help you to help her!!
 ;D
K

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: lori67 on October 29, 2008, 10:58:09 am

Hi Karli.

That's very sweet of you to be so concerned for your Mom.    I didn't have radiation, so I can't really comment on what it's like afterwards, but wanted to welcome you anyway, and let you know it's absolutely okay to be poking around!

And I had to laugh at your screen name.  I am the youngest of 4 daughters - my dad could never get our names straight, so eventually, he'd just start calling us by our "number". I, of course was Number 4 - although I like to think I'm Number 1!   ;)  It got to the point where even his secretary at work would call him when I came to visit and say "Number 4 is here to see you".

Anyway, hope your mom is doing well.  She's lucky to have you to watch out for her! 

Lori

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Jim Scott on November 01, 2008, 02:08:43 pm

Hello right back, Karli! 

Thanks for taking the time and having the interest to peruse the website, register and post a message that is related to supporting your mom.  We do whatever we can for all our members but frankly, family support is one of the absolute best things for any AN patient.  Your obvious love and concern for your mom is not only admirable but 'good medicine'.    Thank you, Karli.  :)

Jim

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: sher on November 01, 2008, 09:25:14 pm

Karli,

I just realized today from a post on the Cyberknife forum that you had posted on this site.  I am so very touched that you would take the time to check out the forum and lend your support this way. It brought tears to my eyes. Know that I love you dearly and am so appreciative of your love and concern for me. I couldn't get through this without you, your sisters and your dad. You have always had such a kind heart and spirit. I am so blessed that you are my daughter.
Love,
Mom (Madre) :-*

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: MaryBKAriz on November 11, 2008, 09:43:29 am

hi Karli and Sher,

I just want you to know how touched I am by your posts here. This is what I feel - Sher, you are reaping the benefits you earned by being a great Mom. Karli, your spirit and love will give you many gifts back in life. WOW inspiration. :)

Take care,

Mary 8)