Update on Eric
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Update on Eric

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    • June 15, 2011 at 10:30 am
    EricNJill
    Participant

    Eric has been losing the loss of his legs and so his Oncologist sent us to the ER last night.  We came home so he cold be comfortable.  He has multiple bilateral cerebral tumors that are hemorrhaging and several cerebellum tumors that are also hemorrhaging. He also has a spinal tumor at C7, T7, and T8 and the cancer in the vertebrae that they found on Wednesday has gotten worse and is putting pressure on his spinal cord now.

    Eric has been losing the loss of his legs and so his Oncologist sent us to the ER last night.  We came home so he cold be comfortable.  He has multiple bilateral cerebral tumors that are hemorrhaging and several cerebellum tumors that are also hemorrhaging. He also has a spinal tumor at C7, T7, and T8 and the cancer in the vertebrae that they found on Wednesday has gotten worse and is putting pressure on his spinal cord now. He has been sent home with Dilaudid so that he can be free of pain as the swelling increases in his brain. These tumors can not be treated with surgery and with the extent of his disease, radiation would also not be suggested.  Please continue to pray for us all.

    JillNEric in OH

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      • June 15, 2011 at 10:32 am
      shellebrownies
      Participant

      Sending prayers and peace your way. 

      Michelle, wife of Don

      • June 15, 2011 at 10:32 am
      shellebrownies
      Participant

      Sending prayers and peace your way. 

      Michelle, wife of Don

      • June 15, 2011 at 11:59 am
      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      You remain in my prayers, and in the prayers of my friends from church.

      May God be close to you at this difficult time.

      Frank from Australia

      • June 15, 2011 at 11:59 am
      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      You remain in my prayers, and in the prayers of my friends from church.

      May God be close to you at this difficult time.

      Frank from Australia

      • June 15, 2011 at 12:30 pm
      jag
      Participant

      Jill, 

      praying that you both have strength for this difficult time.

      • June 15, 2011 at 12:30 pm
      jag
      Participant

      Jill, 

      praying that you both have strength for this difficult time.

      • June 15, 2011 at 1:18 pm
      kbc123
      Participant

      Prayers are being sent your way Jill and Eric –

      Kathy in New Jersey

      • June 15, 2011 at 1:18 pm
      kbc123
      Participant

      Prayers are being sent your way Jill and Eric –

      Kathy in New Jersey

      • June 15, 2011 at 3:01 pm
      Sherron
      Participant

      Oh Jill, loving you….sending you hugs,love and prayers.  Also prayrs for comfort for Eric and strength for you… I think of you both constantly.  My computer is on the blink at home, so have not be able to check on you.

      Take Care,

      Sherron,wife to Jim FOREVER

      • June 15, 2011 at 3:01 pm
      Sherron
      Participant

      Oh Jill, loving you….sending you hugs,love and prayers.  Also prayrs for comfort for Eric and strength for you… I think of you both constantly.  My computer is on the blink at home, so have not be able to check on you.

      Take Care,

      Sherron,wife to Jim FOREVER

      • June 15, 2011 at 11:16 pm
      Cate
      Participant

      Jill,  I am thinking of you and Eric and hope that you will both find peace.  Stay strong and know you are doing everything you can and more.  Eric is so lucky to have you:)

      • June 15, 2011 at 11:16 pm
      Cate
      Participant

      Jill,  I am thinking of you and Eric and hope that you will both find peace.  Stay strong and know you are doing everything you can and more.  Eric is so lucky to have you:)

      • June 16, 2011 at 12:48 am
      sofiaeli
      Participant

      I'm praying for strength for you and begging God for a miracle for your family.  If you ever need to talk, I've been where you are.  

      Hugs to you and your dear family.

      SofiaEli

      • June 16, 2011 at 12:48 am
      sofiaeli
      Participant

      I'm praying for strength for you and begging God for a miracle for your family.  If you ever need to talk, I've been where you are.  

      Hugs to you and your dear family.

      SofiaEli

      • June 16, 2011 at 3:06 am
      ValinMtl
      Participant

      Dear Jill and Eric, I am so sad that Eric is in such pain. I pray for a miracle.  Val, xx

      • June 16, 2011 at 3:06 am
      ValinMtl
      Participant

      Dear Jill and Eric, I am so sad that Eric is in such pain. I pray for a miracle.  Val, xx

      • June 16, 2011 at 4:08 am
      lhaley
      Participant

      Jill,

      I just read your latest update on fb.  My heart is breaking for both of you as you go though this.  I've never had the opportunity to meet either of you in person but I've learned from your posts how much love you have for each other. 

      I hope that the pain meds are keeping Eric out of pain, I wish there was something that could do the same for you. As a melanoma patient my 2 biggest fears are being in pain and watching the pain my husband would have to go through watching this.

      This isn't much help but know that we are here for you.

      Linda

      • June 16, 2011 at 4:08 am
      lhaley
      Participant

      Jill,

      I just read your latest update on fb.  My heart is breaking for both of you as you go though this.  I've never had the opportunity to meet either of you in person but I've learned from your posts how much love you have for each other. 

      I hope that the pain meds are keeping Eric out of pain, I wish there was something that could do the same for you. As a melanoma patient my 2 biggest fears are being in pain and watching the pain my husband would have to go through watching this.

      This isn't much help but know that we are here for you.

      Linda

      • June 16, 2011 at 11:51 am
      Carol Taylor
      Participant

      This is the latest video:

      http://www.youtube.com/user/EricNJill?feature=mhee

      Continued prayers for them both.

      Lord, in Your mercy, be merciful. Please. Amen.

      Grace and peace,

      Carol

      • June 16, 2011 at 11:51 am
      Carol Taylor
      Participant

      This is the latest video:

      http://www.youtube.com/user/EricNJill?feature=mhee

      Continued prayers for them both.

      Lord, in Your mercy, be merciful. Please. Amen.

      Grace and peace,

      Carol

      • June 16, 2011 at 3:56 pm
      EricNJill
      Participant

      Eric's paralysis has now begun to move upward into his lower abdomen.  We were told that it will move up into his chest and arms.  This is so hard to watch.  He is sedated pretty much of the time with Dilliadid.  His legs are now completely paralyzed where as before he could still wiggle his toes and feel slight touch.  He no longer suffers from pain in his legs it's now painful in his back.

      Thank you for your prayers.

      JillNEric In OH

      • June 16, 2011 at 3:56 pm
      EricNJill
      Participant

      Eric's paralysis has now begun to move upward into his lower abdomen.  We were told that it will move up into his chest and arms.  This is so hard to watch.  He is sedated pretty much of the time with Dilliadid.  His legs are now completely paralyzed where as before he could still wiggle his toes and feel slight touch.  He no longer suffers from pain in his legs it's now painful in his back.

      Thank you for your prayers.

      JillNEric In OH

      • June 17, 2011 at 2:21 pm
      NancyGM
      Participant

      Jill, I posted Eric's video on my facebook. I really believe his message can influence young people. Sending you both all my support, thoughts and prayers that his pain may be controlled.

      • June 17, 2011 at 2:21 pm
      NancyGM
      Participant

      Jill, I posted Eric's video on my facebook. I really believe his message can influence young people. Sending you both all my support, thoughts and prayers that his pain may be controlled.

      • June 18, 2011 at 7:38 am
      bcl
      Participant

      Jill please tell Eric that his powerful video will not only help the cause in Australia, but also in British Columbia Canada,  NJ  USA and any other jurisdiction that is considering regulating this industry that concentrates UV radiation and sells it to our children.

      My heart goes out to you both – and I want to thank you for spending your precious time together helping others.  linda

      • June 18, 2011 at 7:38 am
      bcl
      Participant

      Jill please tell Eric that his powerful video will not only help the cause in Australia, but also in British Columbia Canada,  NJ  USA and any other jurisdiction that is considering regulating this industry that concentrates UV radiation and sells it to our children.

      My heart goes out to you both – and I want to thank you for spending your precious time together helping others.  linda

      • June 21, 2011 at 12:06 am
      Carol Taylor
      Participant

      Jill posted this just a few hours ago. I don't think she'd mind me reposting here.

      I would like to ask for a favor. I get so many requests asking me what can be done for us. This would be something I think Eric would really treasure. If Eric's story has impacted your life in any way would you please write to him and tell him how. Even if you have friends that have seen his videos, please ask them to do the same. His email address is ericsizemore@woh.rr.com. I will print of the emails and read them to him. I just want him to know what an impact he has made on people's lives. Please sign it with your name and where you live. I think maybe his story has reached more people around the US than he thinks. Thank you. <3

      Jill Robbins Sizemore 4:02pm Jun 20
      I would like to ask for a favor. I get so many requests asking me what can be done for us. This would be something I think Eric would really treasure. If Eric's story has impacted your life in any way would you please write to him and tell him how. Even if you have friends that have seen his videos, please ask them to do the same. His email address is ericsizemore@woh.rr.com. I will print of the emails and read them to him. I just want him to know what an impact he has made on people's lives. Please sign it with your name and where you live. I think maybe his story has reached more people around the US than he thinks. Thank you. ♥
       
      Grace and peace,
      Carol
      • June 21, 2011 at 12:06 am
      Carol Taylor
      Participant

      Jill posted this just a few hours ago. I don't think she'd mind me reposting here.

      I would like to ask for a favor. I get so many requests asking me what can be done for us. This would be something I think Eric would really treasure. If Eric's story has impacted your life in any way would you please write to him and tell him how. Even if you have friends that have seen his videos, please ask them to do the same. His email address is ericsizemore@woh.rr.com. I will print of the emails and read them to him. I just want him to know what an impact he has made on people's lives. Please sign it with your name and where you live. I think maybe his story has reached more people around the US than he thinks. Thank you. <3

      Jill Robbins Sizemore 4:02pm Jun 20
      I would like to ask for a favor. I get so many requests asking me what can be done for us. This would be something I think Eric would really treasure. If Eric's story has impacted your life in any way would you please write to him and tell him how. Even if you have friends that have seen his videos, please ask them to do the same. His email address is ericsizemore@woh.rr.com. I will print of the emails and read them to him. I just want him to know what an impact he has made on people's lives. Please sign it with your name and where you live. I think maybe his story has reached more people around the US than he thinks. Thank you. ♥
       
      Grace and peace,
      Carol
        • June 21, 2011 at 12:08 am
        Carol Taylor
        Participant

        I'm sorry that copied/pasted so weird! But you get the gist.

        • June 21, 2011 at 12:08 am
        Carol Taylor
        Participant

        I'm sorry that copied/pasted so weird! But you get the gist.

      • June 21, 2011 at 12:05 pm
      Carol Taylor
      Participant

      June 20th (yesterday) Eric & Jill made another video and it's on their youtube channel. It was yesterday, Jill will misspeak and say May 20th. Please see especially if you sent him an email (see my post from yesterday below this somewhere)

      http://www.youtube.com/user/EricNJill?feature=mhee

      And please, remember they want these shared! If you have any kind of online page, blog, website, facebook, anything, please share this to honor Eric & Jill.

      Thank you.

      Grace and peace,

      Carol

      • June 21, 2011 at 12:05 pm
      Carol Taylor
      Participant

      June 20th (yesterday) Eric & Jill made another video and it's on their youtube channel. It was yesterday, Jill will misspeak and say May 20th. Please see especially if you sent him an email (see my post from yesterday below this somewhere)

      http://www.youtube.com/user/EricNJill?feature=mhee

      And please, remember they want these shared! If you have any kind of online page, blog, website, facebook, anything, please share this to honor Eric & Jill.

      Thank you.

      Grace and peace,

      Carol

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