Where are we today ?
Stratford, Ontario
Words from George,
At hospital all night again. Came by ambulance, had chest x-ray, ultra sound and blood work.
Local doctor discussed my options, not many options and none good.
The bottom line is pancreatic cancer which spread to the liver. They are going to attempt to unblock the bile duct to relieve some symptoms. This cancer is fast moving and aggressive.
There is no cure. They can possibly keep me comfortable for about a year with radiation and chemotherapy.
One day at a time.
Your prayers and good thoughts are appreciated.
George got into a hospital bed about 3 today. Thank you all for your comments. I know George always replied to each and everyone of you but I'm sure you all understand that I may not have the time to reply. Rest assured that he does read them. He still giving the nurses a hard time and getting them to laugh. I think that makes the nurses job easier.
Hey, George, sure you got no good news now, but you gotta hang in there. Bea and I are thinking of you, praying and hoping. As long as we have known you, you have always been the most positive one. I know you are like this today as well. You may want to read my last posting - it's gonna make you laugh. You being the chef and all. Wishing you all the best.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you are not getting better news. Prayers for you both.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your difficult time with all of your friends and regular blog readers. Special thank you to Suzie for taking over the keyboard as needed. Prayers and only good thoughts for you both.
ReplyDeleteWell, you know what they say about death and taxes. Pretty sure you did alright with the taxes part though, being a restaurant owner and all! :-)
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately the death part is going to get all of us.
Not an appropriate comment Kevin.
DeleteI wanted to comment "really" but tried to not go there. Shelagh
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DeleteThe important thing is to make sure you are comfortable and can continue to enjoy your time with family and friends. Thanks for the continuing updates, prayers to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYou may not be getting good news but we can still pray for better.
ReplyDeleteWe understand how busy a caregiver can be Suzie so as long as you keep us informed on George's condition we understand you're not commenting.
Hoping you also have a good support group to fall back on. You need to take care of yourself. We are also saying prayers for you as you will need your wits about you.
It's about time in our lives and what we do with it.
Prayers and thoughts to you and Suzie. No need to respond just letting you know we are thinking of both of you
ReplyDeleteGlad that George remains his ever-positive self, and you're right Suzie ... One day at a time! Again thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteI appreciated that each comment received an individual reply, but it's certainly not required.
Sorry to hear the news George. I'm not very good at commenting, but I read your posts every evening and follow along. Thinking of Suzie too. I know as well as any how important a good caregiver is. We'll be praying for and thinking about both of you. So glad we actually met you a cole of years back.
ReplyDeleteTHINKING OF YOU BOTH.. ONE DAY AT A TIME .. HUGS!
ReplyDeleteThat stinks. We all know that death is a part of life but seeing our friends having to deal with it is hard. We think about you guys every day and say our prayers for you and everyone helping with this disease. Hugs to both of you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being straight forward and honest with us George. How suddenly one's life can change. Your always positive attitude will serve you well now in the coming days, weeks, and months ahead. And our thoughts are with you Suzie as well. These are difficult times for you both.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this prognosis but I know that if someone can beat it...it is you, George.
ReplyDeleteMiracles take place every day and I am hoping for one for you. You and Suzie are in my thoughts. Sending nothing but positive energy your way.
Suzie thank you for keeping us updated an individual reply is not needed...you have enough on your hands. Take care of yourself as well.
George, hang in there. Time is always precious and we are with you on this. Our thoughts and energy go your way.
ReplyDeleteOh my....none of us is promised tomorrow. Use your time wisely. As the nurse told my dad ...you have only so much energy each day. Use it the way you want to use it. He chose family and I have a feeling you will do the same. I want to thank you for teaching me the importance of being positive in blogging and the comments we leave. I don't think you know how many people you have touched....
ReplyDeleteI rarely comment, but read your blog every day. I am also praying for both of you and hoping for better days for you. I'm sure that there are many who don't comment, but are praying for you. Ann M
ReplyDeleteThank you for the honest update George. We are all hoping that you can get relief from the pain so you can reduce the medication and get closer to your old self. In the meantime our prayers will have to do.
ReplyDeleteAs we traveled through southeast Arizona today we thought of you George and how you would love to be here with us. You certainly helped blaze the trail for those of us following in your travel footsteps. We are tucked in at Quail Ridge in Huachuca City. An area you know well. Keep the fond memories of your travels in the forefront. The other stuff you are going through will unfold as God planned.
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us posted Suzie.
I think of you both every day. You remain in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteAw George and Suzie. I'm so sorry the news isn't what you hoped for. Hopefully you can get over this Hump and have some good days ahead. My thoughts are with you both. Amazing how fast this all came on.
ReplyDeleteWe love you George and Suzie!!!
ReplyDeleteI as George and Sue’s youngest would just like to say thank you to everyone for all of you prayers and very thoughtful messages. It is overwhelming to see the outpour of constant concerns over the past few weeks. I am sure Suzie finds it overwhelming to ever be able to respond to all of you but I wanted to expressed how much it truly means to all of us. Thank you
ReplyDeleteNo worries about replies Suzie, Stay strong and know I am thinking about you and George all the time. So happy he is keeping his sense of humor. Praying for you both and that they keep George comfy.
ReplyDeleteHey George, I've followed your blog for a long time and wanted you to know how much I've enjoyed your travels and especially your lovely attitude. Saying lots of prayers for you and Suzie...I imagine Heaven is being bombarded with prayers on your behalf!
ReplyDeleteAllison
Thinking about you and Suzie and hope the treatment will give you better days ahead. Your positive attitude will help, I am sure
ReplyDeleteHugs for both of you.
Aww Suzie and George that is such sad news but I'm sure your positive attitudes will help you both. Hugs and prayers to you both.
ReplyDeleteDon't ever ever give up. There is no cure for cancer but that does not mean that you don't have many years ahead of you. Your liver can regenerate. Pancreatic cancer is more difficult but if you are healthy which you are and are positive which you most definitely are, then anything is possible. Look at Alex Trebek. Plus you have the love of both your families plus your entire blog and facebook families. Thoughts are things. We are all sending positive energy your way.
ReplyDeleteThank you George for your honest approach to this, what we all know about you is that you are always positive. Why not? You say and that is great. You know that our thoughts and prayers are with you every day, the last thing I do in the evening before closing my eyes. Hang in there my friend and keep those nurses laughing. :)
ReplyDeleteSuzie, thank you for keeping us informed, certainly no responses are necessary or expected. Sending big HUGS again.
Knowing you guys has made my life much more interesting and I'm a much better cook because of it. Never give up George!! You never know when there might be a miracle coming. I'm still sending prayers your way with lots of love.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry the news is bad George.
ReplyDeletePraying for you both during these difficult times. The positive attitude you have will make the days ahead brighter for you one day at a time!
ReplyDeleteGeorge and Suzie thank you for this post. Just like you helped many of us as we followed you into this wonderful lifestyle you continue to bring us hope as you make this journey. Your ever present smile, positive attitude and honesty as you live one day at a time gives each of us a smile and a reminder to enjoy the day and find the good in it.
ReplyDeleteSuzie thank you for keeping us updated we appreciate the time you take to do this. No replies are ever needed. Remember to take care of yourself.
Continued prayers and positive thoughts coming your way. Lots and lots of hugs.
Praying
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this news. With your positive attitude George you can do amazing things. Suzie you need to take care of yourself as well. Tears will come, laughter will bubble out too, embrace both, they will be healing and comforting for both of you. Our thoughts are with you both.
ReplyDeleteWeeping as I read the news. I've lost many family members to cancer including my mother. The more recent one was last March. I lost my older sister to breast cancer. She said she came to terms with the inevitable which made me stronger to deal with her pain but luckily that didn't last long. My niece is battling breast cancer for over 15 years now. They thought she was in remission after being cancer free for seven years and that same year the cancer came back in her bones. She's still battling the disease and blazing a trail for future breast cancer victims for treatment. She is awesome and so are you!
ReplyDeleteP.S. thank you Suzi for keeping us informed. Although I don't know you or George personally, I've followed your travels and it feels like family after reading for so long. We get to know you through your blogs, met family members and friends and go through ups and downs of life.
DeleteI too believe a positive attitude can certainly make a difference. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Thank you both for sharing this journey with all of us. Hugs...
ReplyDeleteYour friendliness and sheer joy of living have made my days happier as I keep up with you and Suzie. I can't and won't give up on you now! My thoughts are with you both and I am praying for a miracle. I do believe in miracles--don't give up George! Melissa in Albany NY
ReplyDeleteNot the news we wanted but we are grateful that you are sharing it in any case, George, your positive attitude and outlook on life will go a long way in keeping you strong to face these trying times. My thoughts are with you!
ReplyDeleteSuzie, I can't overemphasize the importance of keeping yourself rested and healthy. I know from experience how tiring and stressful the job of caregiver can be. Rest, eat and take time for yourself. Don't even think about replying to individual comments, this is not the best use of your time right now and we do not expect it. My thoughts and energy are heading out to both of you every day!