dingy Posted September 3, 2010 Share #1 Posted September 3, 2010 I have been dealing without having a job since January 2009. Finally started back to work this week as a Mechanical Design Engineer at a plant 5 miles from home. I am working in new product development, which is a nice area to be in. They make small electrical sensors for cars, appliances, water heaters & related stuff. Last job was a 55 mile commute one way, so the 5 mile drive is great . It is nice to be productive again. On the down side, my mother in law was diagnosed with terminal cancer a week ago. The cancer is so advanced , there is nothing they can do for her. She is an old Kentucky hills woman that never went to the doctor. She was taken to ER last week and diagnosed with pneumonia. They made her go to a regular doctor and he found a large mass on one of her lungs and cancer had spread to throat and lymph nodes. She has probably known that something was wrong for sometime, but never said anything. There is nothing that they can do for her. At this point they can't even drain her lungs again. They put her on morphine this afternoon. She is on a full face respirator that is doing most of her breathing for her. My wife and her brother & sisters are constantly with her at hospital. She can pass at any time now. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunkylump Posted September 3, 2010 Share #2 Posted September 3, 2010 Gary: Our thoughts go out to you and yours at this time. Be strong for your family in the days ahead. We feel your pain in facing the days ahead with your mother in law. On a much more positive note, it's so awesome to hear that you are gainfully employed once again! Take care Gary! randy and beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sling Posted September 3, 2010 Share #3 Posted September 3, 2010 Sorry to hear this type of news. Peggy and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted September 3, 2010 Share #4 Posted September 3, 2010 Good news and bad news Gary. She is in our prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted September 3, 2010 Share #5 Posted September 3, 2010 Hi Gary, I know what you are going thru. My Mum is in the last stages of terminal lung cancer. Having Pnemonia may be a blessing. The doctor told us that if that happens to Mum, she will probably die in her sleep and it would happen within a couple or three days. Much better than a long slow painful end. My prayers are for you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted September 3, 2010 Share #6 Posted September 3, 2010 thoughts and prayers my friend. Hope all goes as well as it can be. Only god can turn things around now so lean on us and we will send more prayers than he can listen too David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted September 3, 2010 Share #7 Posted September 3, 2010 Hey Gary, I am grateful and Glad to hear that you have returned to work! And the best part being it is so close to home. I never thought that men of our age would be looking for work, but I am very glad that your look is over. I am very sorry to hear about your mother in law, My mom was the reason that I moved from San Diego to Pennsylvania and she passed just two years ago. I don't think I will ever get over that one. Both Jean and I will say a prayer for you and your wife and family. Hang in there, my friend, Earl and Jean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2dad Posted September 3, 2010 Share #8 Posted September 3, 2010 Sorry to hear the bad news. Glad you are working tho, makes it bittersweet. You and your family are in our prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted September 3, 2010 Share #9 Posted September 3, 2010 Gary, A prayer has gone out for your mother-in-law. May the circle, be unbroken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted September 3, 2010 Share #10 Posted September 3, 2010 Gary sorry to hear of Mother in laws health problems. Prayers forthcoming for her, you, and family. Glad you are a working again too. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRider Posted September 3, 2010 Share #11 Posted September 3, 2010 Hi Gary. I'm really sorry to hear about your mother-in-law, I'll keep all of you in my prayers, I know how hard it can be. I am glad to hear that you're working again after being unemployed for so long, I know all too well how difficult that must have been for you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massey130 Posted September 3, 2010 Share #12 Posted September 3, 2010 prayers sent, gary. been in a similar position. we never know when miracles will happen. may peace come as the Lord sees it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted September 3, 2010 Share #13 Posted September 3, 2010 Our thoughts and Prayers for Her and your entire Family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted September 3, 2010 Share #14 Posted September 3, 2010 Prayers going out for all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted September 3, 2010 Share #15 Posted September 3, 2010 So pleased you have work close to home. My thoughts and prayers for you wife and her family sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted September 3, 2010 Share #16 Posted September 3, 2010 All or nothing it seems like Gary. Great that you landed a job, but unfortunate that your mother in law is going through this. You folks are in our thoughts and all the best to you folks on both fronts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted September 3, 2010 Share #17 Posted September 3, 2010 We're with you Gary, it's a tough row to hoe, but we will ask for blessings all the way around. We can't get out from death, dying, sickness and so on, but we can get help to get through it all, all we need to do is ask The Creator. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tinman Posted September 3, 2010 Share #18 Posted September 3, 2010 Sorry for the health problems for your mother-in-law. If she must go, may it be swift and painless. God still makes miracles, too. Congrats on the great job. Ralph and Looie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm482 Posted September 3, 2010 Share #19 Posted September 3, 2010 Sorry to hear about your mother in law. We will be praying for her and your family. Thank God for your new job!!!! Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowawegian Posted September 3, 2010 Share #20 Posted September 3, 2010 Thoughts and prayers go out to you...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted September 3, 2010 Share #21 Posted September 3, 2010 Prayers going up from the both of us here......... I went through the same thing with my mother, she suffered in silence for 5-6 years before my dad tricked her and took her to an ER. . . On the good news side, glad you are gainfully employed again, I know what thats like, I had to find a job at the ripe of old age of 55, after being self-employed for 18 years. Boy was that tough.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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