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Update on my husband

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    • November 6, 2010 at 9:16 pm
    Wife of nj_Mark
    Participant

      Four years ago we got the call from the doctor that Mark had Melanoma.  I didn't even know what it was – I sure didn't realize the nastiness of it.  After multiple surgeries and drugs we are now at the place we have been dreading for these past years.

      I'm losing the best husband and the kids are losing the best Dad.  He will be missed, yet he lives on in the many people whose lives he's touched.

      The end is very near.  He wanted me to post and say how much MPIP meant to him and how he appreciated the support he received here.

      Four years ago we got the call from the doctor that Mark had Melanoma.  I didn't even know what it was – I sure didn't realize the nastiness of it.  After multiple surgeries and drugs we are now at the place we have been dreading for these past years.

      I'm losing the best husband and the kids are losing the best Dad.  He will be missed, yet he lives on in the many people whose lives he's touched.

      The end is very near.  He wanted me to post and say how much MPIP meant to him and how he appreciated the support he received here.

      I'll love him forever.

      Terri, wife of Mark

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        • November 6, 2010 at 9:26 pm
        Jackie W
        Participant

          I am so sorry and sad to hear this.  Enjoyed many good conversations with Mark in chat.

           

          Jackie W, widow of Herb

          • November 6, 2010 at 9:26 pm
          Jackie W
          Participant

            I am so sorry and sad to hear this.  Enjoyed many good conversations with Mark in chat.

             

            Jackie W, widow of Herb

            • November 6, 2010 at 10:35 pm
            lhaley
            Participant

              I am so sorry, I hope he is not in pain.  Mark posted a few weeks ago saying that he was going into hospice care. This disease is so terrible and is so hard on loved ones.

              Linda

              • November 6, 2010 at 10:35 pm
              lhaley
              Participant

                I am so sorry, I hope he is not in pain.  Mark posted a few weeks ago saying that he was going into hospice care. This disease is so terrible and is so hard on loved ones.

                Linda

                • November 6, 2010 at 11:19 pm
                Everymoment
                Participant
                  We are thinking about you and your family.
                  • November 6, 2010 at 11:19 pm
                  Everymoment
                  Participant
                    We are thinking about you and your family.
                    • November 6, 2010 at 11:52 pm
                    Fen
                    Participant

                       

                      Oh Terri, I'm so sorry.  This awful disease takes some of the best. Prayers to you, Mark, and your family.

                      • November 6, 2010 at 11:52 pm
                      Fen
                      Participant

                         

                        Oh Terri, I'm so sorry.  This awful disease takes some of the best. Prayers to you, Mark, and your family.

                        • November 7, 2010 at 1:12 am
                        Linda/Kentucky
                        Participant

                          You are so right this is such a nasty disease….I to did not realize how bad this type cancer is and I'm a registered nurse.  You hear about melanoma but you never hear how hard it is to treat.  You hear about so many people with breast cancer and all the hype it gets but how much do you actually hear about melanoma?  How many black ribbons do you see people wearing?  Please don't anybody take what I'm saying wrong,  it is still cancer and an awful disease too, but people seem to respond better to the treatments for breast cancer unlike melanoma.

                          I am so sorry for what you are going through or about to go through.  My prayers are that you find peace in the memories you have with your husband.  I'm sure you have been a very supportive,loving caregiver through this journey.  God bless you and give you strength~

                          • November 7, 2010 at 1:12 am
                          Linda/Kentucky
                          Participant

                            You are so right this is such a nasty disease….I to did not realize how bad this type cancer is and I'm a registered nurse.  You hear about melanoma but you never hear how hard it is to treat.  You hear about so many people with breast cancer and all the hype it gets but how much do you actually hear about melanoma?  How many black ribbons do you see people wearing?  Please don't anybody take what I'm saying wrong,  it is still cancer and an awful disease too, but people seem to respond better to the treatments for breast cancer unlike melanoma.

                            I am so sorry for what you are going through or about to go through.  My prayers are that you find peace in the memories you have with your husband.  I'm sure you have been a very supportive,loving caregiver through this journey.  God bless you and give you strength~

                            • November 7, 2010 at 4:35 am
                            DebbieH
                            Participant

                              I am so sorry to hear this, Terri. 

                              Mark used to be in chat quite often long ago and he helped many people there.  He often spoke of his family and how important all of you are to him.  This is just a terrible disease.  Please let him know that he's in our thoughts and prayers, as all of you are. 

                              DebbieH

                              • November 7, 2010 at 4:35 am
                              DebbieH
                              Participant

                                I am so sorry to hear this, Terri. 

                                Mark used to be in chat quite often long ago and he helped many people there.  He often spoke of his family and how important all of you are to him.  This is just a terrible disease.  Please let him know that he's in our thoughts and prayers, as all of you are. 

                                DebbieH

                                • November 7, 2010 at 10:49 am
                                James from Sydney
                                Participant

                                  Terri, i am so sorry to hear this news about Mark he reached out and offered advice to many here including me when my son was trying to fight a couple of years ago. Our thoughts are with all your family, 

                                  James

                                  • November 7, 2010 at 10:49 am
                                  James from Sydney
                                  Participant

                                    Terri, i am so sorry to hear this news about Mark he reached out and offered advice to many here including me when my son was trying to fight a couple of years ago. Our thoughts are with all your family, 

                                    James

                                    • November 7, 2010 at 12:49 pm
                                    triciad
                                    Participant

                                      Terri,

                                      I am so sorry to hear about Mark's condition.  I, too, am from NJ.  Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Melanoma sucks!

                                      Tricia

                                      • November 7, 2010 at 12:49 pm
                                      triciad
                                      Participant

                                        Terri,

                                        I am so sorry to hear about Mark's condition.  I, too, am from NJ.  Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Melanoma sucks!

                                        Tricia

                                        • November 7, 2010 at 12:49 pm
                                        triciad
                                        Participant

                                          Terri,

                                          I am so sorry to hear about Mark's condition.  I, too, am from NJ.  Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Melanoma sucks!

                                          Tricia

                                          • November 7, 2010 at 12:49 pm
                                          triciad
                                          Participant

                                            Terri,

                                            I am so sorry to hear about Mark's condition.  I, too, am from NJ.  Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Melanoma sucks!

                                            Tricia

                                            • November 7, 2010 at 12:52 pm
                                            Lori C
                                            Participant

                                              Terri, I am so sad to hear this.  I know he fought this awful disease (as did you) very hard.   I know there are no words that will really bring comfort.  Please know you are in my thoughts & prayers.

                                              • November 7, 2010 at 12:52 pm
                                              Lori C
                                              Participant

                                                Terri, I am so sad to hear this.  I know he fought this awful disease (as did you) very hard.   I know there are no words that will really bring comfort.  Please know you are in my thoughts & prayers.

                                                • November 7, 2010 at 2:25 pm
                                                MariaH
                                                Participant

                                                  I am so sorry.  Praying for peace and strength for you and your family.

                                                  • November 7, 2010 at 2:25 pm
                                                  MariaH
                                                  Participant

                                                    I am so sorry.  Praying for peace and strength for you and your family.

                                                    • November 7, 2010 at 10:09 pm
                                                    ValinMtl
                                                    Participant

                                                      Terri, I'm so sad to read this update.  I hate this disease so much, please give Mark our love, he is such a brave warrior. Val xx

                                                      • November 7, 2010 at 10:09 pm
                                                      ValinMtl
                                                      Participant

                                                        Terri, I'm so sad to read this update.  I hate this disease so much, please give Mark our love, he is such a brave warrior. Val xx

                                                        • November 7, 2010 at 11:57 pm
                                                        Cate
                                                        Participant

                                                          Terri,  I am so sorry you are going through this.  Mark was able to touch many people on this board including me.  I pray he is comfortable and you and  your family can find peace.

                                                          • November 7, 2010 at 11:57 pm
                                                          Cate
                                                          Participant

                                                            Terri,  I am so sorry you are going through this.  Mark was able to touch many people on this board including me.  I pray he is comfortable and you and  your family can find peace.

                                                            • November 8, 2010 at 1:47 am
                                                            BethA in VA
                                                            Participant

                                                              My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Make your last days together as calm and peaceful as possible, because you will remember them forever.  I know you are scared.  He is so lucky to have you in his life and beside him in his final days.  I wish I could do something to help you.  Prayers are with you.    Beth

                                                              • November 8, 2010 at 1:47 am
                                                              BethA in VA
                                                              Participant

                                                                My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Make your last days together as calm and peaceful as possible, because you will remember them forever.  I know you are scared.  He is so lucky to have you in his life and beside him in his final days.  I wish I could do something to help you.  Prayers are with you.    Beth

                                                                • November 8, 2010 at 2:47 am
                                                                King
                                                                Participant

                                                                  Terri,

                                                                   

                                                                  Thank you so much for taking the time to share this very sad news with us.  Mark reached out to many of us.  We, too, will suffer the loss on MPIP.  Praying for peace and comfort for all.

                                                                   

                                                                  Stay Strong
                                                                  King

                                                                  Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

                                                                  • November 8, 2010 at 2:47 am
                                                                  King
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    Terri,

                                                                     

                                                                    Thank you so much for taking the time to share this very sad news with us.  Mark reached out to many of us.  We, too, will suffer the loss on MPIP.  Praying for peace and comfort for all.

                                                                     

                                                                    Stay Strong
                                                                    King

                                                                    Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

                                                                    • November 8, 2010 at 2:59 am
                                                                    dian in spokane
                                                                    Participant

                                                                      Terri,

                                                                       

                                                                      I'm so sorry for you and your family that it has come to this point. Like so many others, I spent a lot of time chatting with Mark over the years. He was often a comfort to me during my most stressful times. He offered so much to so many here. I hope things are peaceful and easy for him at the end, and I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

                                                                       

                                                                      Dian in spokane

                                                                      • November 8, 2010 at 2:59 am
                                                                      dian in spokane
                                                                      Participant

                                                                        Terri,

                                                                         

                                                                        I'm so sorry for you and your family that it has come to this point. Like so many others, I spent a lot of time chatting with Mark over the years. He was often a comfort to me during my most stressful times. He offered so much to so many here. I hope things are peaceful and easy for him at the end, and I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

                                                                         

                                                                        Dian in spokane

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