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[NH homesteader]

Ran errands today, feed store and grocery store. Feed prices are up, not surprising. I've been checking prices all over the place and our local feed store is still the best, other than pig food which we buy in bulk.

Nothing else to report on the farm. But my grandfather found out today that his lung cancer has spread to his lymph nodes and he has an MRI tomorrow to see if it's spread to his brain. I'm not the praying type but I figure it can't help to have people throwing good thoughts, prayers, etc his way.

 

[Hens and Roos]

Hope the MRI comes back with good news prayers and positive thoughts for your grandfather

 

[Alexz7272]

Keeping you all in my thoughts & will keep my fingers crossed it is goid news

 

[Mike CHS]

My Grandpa was my idol so I do send good thoughts and prayers that he does well.

 

[CntryBoy777]

Sorry to hear that NH, and it sure doesn't sound very good, but stranger things have happened...wishing you Strength, Comfort, and Understanding....that is all that got me thru Mom's bout with lung cancer.

 

[NH homesteader]

Also trying to figure out if it's remotely possible for me to get my daughter down to visit... In case it's our last chance. She's never been there.

 

[norseofcourse]

Best thoughts for your grandfather and your family

 

[Latestarter]

Lost my dad a few years back from cancer, started I believe liver, then spread. Once it hit brain, that was pretty much it. Then lost my youngest brother about a year later from throat cancer. Once it hits lymph nodes along with lung, it's pretty much a matter of time. I hope he has a long time yet. With my dad, it became a matter of managing the pain so he could finish out as comfortably as possible. Sure hope you can get your daughter a visit with him before he becomes unrecognizable or unable to enjoy her (and her, him). Best of luck.

 

[NH homesteader]

My grandmother died of gastric cancer 9 years ago and my step-grandmother died of pancreatic cancer 2 years after that. The hospice nurse the second time around thought my mom was a nurse because she already knew everything. Not something you truly want to know!

Unfortunately it seems unlikely that he will be up this summer, he and his wife spend the summer here. He would never let us visit if he's visibly ill so my mom and uncle will be going down once there is definitive news.

 

[CntryBoy777]

I was that person for my Mom. Hardest job I ever had, bar none and it sure weighs heavy on your mind for a long time. However, I was glad to do it for her per her request. I really do wish your family the Best in such a situation.