My latest life happenings.

[judystuddard]

I am having difficult times. My sweet husband passed away September 20.He had struggled with COPD for the past 6 months. So now I have to face dialysis on my own. With God's help, I know I can. I need your prayers and good thoughts. I am totally stressed out and soooo tired.

[Hidden]

My condolences on your husbands passing. We are never given more to handle than we can. Come here often to share and get answers and support.

[Arleendodson in reply to Hidden]

Years ago and sadly I was the one I was sick. I meant I lost my husband 10 years ago to melanoma. I had a transfer in 23 years but I got pneumonia 2 years ago, upand so I'm back on dialysis. All we can do is keep praying and be thankful that we have a family and friends that are supportive. I hope to get on the list for a kidney transplant either at St. Vincent's, or USC or maybe Scripts. My friend who has a kidney and liver transplant suggested that I get on multiple transplant centers lists. God bless you

[judystuddard in reply to Arleendodson]

Thank you.

[Bet117 in reply to Arleendodson]

God bless you as well. Our loved ones and the good lord watches over all of us.

Let him guide you!

[rabbit01]

Very sorry to hear about your sad loss. My Prayers and thoughts are with you. I find this forum really supportive so stay in touch when you feel low. Best Regards.

[REVRay]

My prayers and thoughts are with you. Know that the power and presence of God guides and comforts you during this time. You are never alone.

[TamekaS NKF Peer Mentor NKF Ambassador]

Sorry for ur loss. Stand on faith, stand strong, all will be well... And we are always here for encouragment and prayers.

[mhawk123]

Join a grief share group in your area. If you go to church, you can find a group here. If not, type in grief share on the internet and find a local place. You need to keep your health up now and concentrate on yourself. This too shall pass....

[Arleendodson in reply to mhawk123]

So how are you I love my husband December 16, 2007 but it seems like yesterday. He was in the hospital from September to Thanksgiving weekend at Saint Gabriel hospital where they gave him chemo and he was not doing well, then they transferred him that weekend to UCLA and he had the surgery to remove the tumor on his brain on his pituitary, . The doctors told my husband and me that it was successful but the melanoma kids ready so the weekend before he passed away they moved him to good Samaritan hospital where they put him in hospice. I don't even know what hospice was but they told me if he could get over the meningitis that he would be able to go home and they would get a hospital bed but I knew he wasn't going to make it. He was not eating , he wasn't talking hardly. Anyway the good news is that I have a beautiful grandson and that my daughter is pregnant and is going to have another baby in January so I'm looking forward to that I will have two grandsons. God is good and I know my husband looks down on me and watches over all of us. I still have my mom who is 84, and she's going to be 85 next month so I have a lot should be thankful for. I did go to a grief group at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hosp with my neighbor who lost his wife suddenly. She used to smoke a lot. So we both met other people who had worse situations. May God bless you I sing at church every Sunday at the 10 o'clock mass at Saint John so that keeps me going and I work once in a while as a substitute teacher but lately it's getting really hard to work because I'm stuck on dialysis three days a week Tuesday Thursday and Saturday so I have enough to do at my house and keep busy washing clothes, washing dishes, and watering the yard entertaining my dog and taking my mom to the store because she had a stroke a few years ago can't drive it may God bless you Arleen Dodson

[Bet117 in reply to Arleendodson]

God Bless you!

Stay strong and let your beautiful family see you through each hurdle.

We are also here for you!

Always...

[Arleendodson in reply to Bet117]

Thank you I miss him so Arleen god bless u.

[TheOther_MrsRobinson]

please accept our warmest condolences. Remember that blessed are those who are poor in spirit, for they will be lifted by God. Remember to continue to lean on Jesus. Thank God He has brought you to this forum for support !!! Let yourself grieve, but find strength in God and support in this community. You will find it easier to carry on in the coming days. And I second the notion of a grief support group at your church or looking up one in your area. You are loved dear Judy !!

[Arleendodson in reply to TheOther_MrsRobinson]

Thank you

[judystuddard in reply to TheOther_MrsRobinson]

Thank you! It is good to be loved.

[Bet117 in reply to TheOther_MrsRobinson]

Well said! You are absolutely correct! Courage!

[judystuddard in reply to TheOther_MrsRobinson]

Thank you so much!

[Arleendodson in reply to TheOther_MrsRobinson]

Thanks a bunch

[Bet117]

Sending hugs and prayers on your husband's passing. Never easy. Keep his spirit close at heart and let his fight and courage guide you through the journey that you now face.

Our loved ones look down and give us strength when we need it!

Come to this site as you are never alone here, one or many of us will respond.

Stay strong and positive!

[Kimberbaby]

You have the prayers of everyone who reads your post. I am so very sorry you lost your best friend and husband. But you're never really alone. I'm new to this community and already feel like I'm not alone. There are good people out there reaching out to uplift other people by sharing stories, prayers, and advice. Don't stop taking care of yourself!

[judystuddard]

I so appreciate your postings and all the encouragement you gave to me. I do not have any family except for one son who lives about ,3 hrs. away. He does all he can when he comes home. You see I can' t much of anything for myself. I can bathe, put my clothes on, get my water and coffee but I can,t cook or do anything around the house. So I do whatever I can for myself. Then it sit here every day alone. I know God will take care of me but not seeing people it's hard. I love to talk with others. Just keep me in your prayers! Love you all. Judy

[wolfmom94]

Hi! I am new to this site & I'm so sorry about your husband! I'm just wondering how you are doing though! It's been 10 months now, how are you? Are you still stressed? Tired of course lol! All dialysis patients are! But how are you?