Thursday, December 10, 2009
Our Hearts are Heavy
We are so sorry to let you know that Jim's lymphoma has become very aggressive again--it's even in his lung--and they (NIH team) don't recommend any more treatment. We have contacted Hospice today and the nurse will come Monday morning to start the admission process. In case anyone calls us, we are going to the Retreat for Seriously Ill tomorrow through Sunday--this time as retreatants and not as nurse and helper. Perhaps it is good timing and will help us through this very hard time. Jim did press the doctor to know how much time he had left and although the doctor was reluctant to say, it looks like anywhere from one to six months. This news was not totally unexpected since we have watched the lymph node in his groin grow larger these past few weeks. Jim seems to be more worried about me and how the children are taking it--he is very brave. Next week he will have a spinal tap to see if there are any lymphoma cells in his spinal fluid. If there are, they will recommend an infusion into the spinal canal to relieve the symptoms of nervousness, anxiety and sleeplessness. At this point we are praying for some peace of mind. Thank you all for your love, concern, and prayers--we are so grateful. Love, Barbara and Jim
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Our hearts are breaking along with yours.
ReplyDeleteWe just offer these words from Isaiah, "For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, "Fear not, I will help you." All of our love and offers of support. Carol and Fred
The Jim Fay world is aching with you. Such a long battle, courageously fought by both of you. Our hearts and prayers are with you both and with your beautiful family. We pray for comfort and peace, and hold to the belief that God is never absent. We love you all, Susan and John
ReplyDeleteHow brave and special you two are. We can all learn so much from your patience and love. We pray for comfort and peace for all the Fays. Will call again next week after your retreat. Hope it brings you some serenity and consolation.
ReplyDeleteLove, Joanne and Sam
We are deeply saddened by this news. Your bravery and steadfast determination throughout this battle is a beacon to all, and no surprise to anyone that knows you. We will always hold dear the time we spent with you, especially during your vist with us in San Francisco.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts are with you and your beautiful family.
Love, Bob & Diane
Our very dearest friends- we are aching with sadness- all we can do is send our love and prayers for a pain free and peaceful journey. We pray that you will find comfort as God wraps his arms around you during this difficult time. He is with you always, Jim! We love you! We will call Barb, after your retreat. We send our love and prayers to all of the Fays- big and small- God bless all of you,
ReplyDeleteJeanne, Frank and Alyssa
Dear Barbara,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to read about Jim. You are in my prayers. Give Jim a kiss for me.
Love,
Cousin Gert
LOVE to all of you
ReplyDeleteOur prayer is that God's love hold and enfold Jim as he journeys home. May all who are near to Jim be a source of love and hope to him and may you find comfort in knowing that God is with you every step of the way. Barbara, and all the family - our prayers are with you. Please give my Godfather a hug.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Regina & Rick