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UPDATE on my Grandfather....

My aunt just called me. The results of the cat scan are in. They returned from the doctor's office with the news to confirm the cancer. Here is the post to catch up to where we are at in this story in case you missed it.

Both of his lungs have multiple cancer tumors. His chest has enlarged lymphnoids which are most likely filled with cancer. ( funny thing- he never smoked).

His doctor told him to go home and have fun. Just do whatever he wants to do with whatever time he has left. He was spending a lot of time reading obituaries and writing his own. He is trying to get everything in order so as not to burden anyone of his children and grandchildren. My aunt is making sure she is fattening him up a bit since he started to lose weight.

He is going to the oncologist next Tuesday who will see if my grandfather is strong enough for some spot radiation on the tumors.

I will be heading out to his beautiful California wine country in July to spend some time with him and my aunt. I will continue to run my webinars and write on my blog. It will be a good therapy and keep my mind busy as I fight off the inclination to curl up and go into a cave somewhere. Pity parties never seem to attract a lot of RSVPs:)

I know that he is going to be strong enough to spend time with me on this earth just a bit longer.

God has a wonderful plan for families being together again for all eternity and I know that my grandmother, his wife of over 50+ years ( I think it was even more than 60 yrs) is looking forward to welcoming him into her arms on the other side.

Posted by Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes on 05/26/2009 08:37 PM

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36 Comments on UPDATE on my Grandfather....

MAY

Katerina, Your trip to California will be the absolute best therapy for both of you. You are proving how strong you are by sharing this situation with all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Katerina,

I sent you and email based on this post, please read it. I feel for you. Best always...Karen

Smoking probably isn't the reason...there must be some other underlying reason...

Please take the time to go see him REAL soon...You won't regret it!

You are in my prayers...Just lost my father in March...

Katerina:

Sorry to hear the news about your grandfather. I am sure he will be happy to see you and enjoy your company...

Get out there jsut as soon as you can. When it's over it's over. My prayers go out to you and your family!

Hi Katerina,

Your grandpa's a fighter. Laughter is one good thing for fighting cancer. It somehow helps the immune system become more active or more effective.

Katerina -

My own father just came home from the hospital this past weekend. He has a congestive heart condition, and doctors have said we could have a few days, or we could have a few months. Meanwhile, our goal as a family is to make certain that my dad enjoys every moment of every day, that he gets to do whatever he wants, and that he can live life to the fullest even in these last days. Then, when all is said and done, just as your last paragraphs state, he will finally be reunited with my mother, his wife of 50+ years, for all eternity.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers this evening.

Katerina, Enjoy the time you can with your grandfather. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Hi Katerina, Your grandfather sounds amazing!! Still thinking of his children and grandchildren, living with cancer, what a wonderful person he is.... Less than two weeks ago we found out that my father-in-law has throat cancer that has spread to his chest and lung (he hasn't been the easiest to deal with).

Please keep us up to date...

Sorry to hear this Katerina. I hope you enjoy the time you can with your grandfather.

Hi Katerina, I am so sorry to hear the results of his CT scan. I know that your trip is going to mean more to both of you than you'll ever know. Enjoy the country and your grandfather--savor every moment and keep us posted. In the meantime, you and your family will be in my heart and prayers.

Debe in Charlotte

So sorry to hear about your grandfather. Enjoy your time with him and be grateful for all that he has and will always mean to you.

My prayers are with you and May you all find strength and comfort during this time given to you. Travel safely and know that you have many many people pulling for all of you!

Katerina: I recently lost my 96 year old grandmother. She was old, I know, but in my heart she was as young and vibrant as she's ever been. I was expecting her to go, but I still wasn't ready for it when it happened. There are no words of advice in helping us cope with losing our loved ones.

Being at peace and reunited with other loved ones who've passed on is all good. BUT I MISS HER!!!

You have my support.

Katerina - Your grandfather will have your visit to look forward to. Perhaps knowing you will be there soon will be all the medicine he needs. I am sure you will both cherish your time together.

Katerina, my mother never smoked and yet she died of lung cancer.

It's good to hear that you will be spending time with him. Enjoy the memories.

Katerina, Your grandfather sounds like a wonderful man. That he would be writing his own obituary is pretty incredible. I hope you have a wonderful time with him in July.

Katerina, your grandfather is in my thoughts and prayers.

I think you should go sooner than July. Don't wait; go now.

Katerina, I'm so sorry to hear this news. Your grandfather will be in my prayers and I know seeing him and spending this time with him will be priceless. Love is so strong, I have no doubt I will be seeing my family and friends again.

Katerina, You have a great attitude and your spirit lights the way for him. I know that your trip will be good therapy for both of you. I am saddened for what you must undertake but like you said, it is npot going to be a pity party. Each of our lives on earth are measured and we don't get to control the measuring tape. You and your Granddad are in our prayers. Have a safe and wonderful trip.

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather and he will be in my families prayers as I know exactly what he is going through.

MAY

I know he is strong and our prayers will still be with you and your family. I'm glad you will be on the west coast in July, but I just wish it could be for a different reason.

Katerina, My toughts and prayers are with you and your grandfather. I hope he will have good quality of life for the time he has left.

Katerina - I have your grandfather and your whole family in my prayers. I still really miss my grandfather, who passed away 10 years ago this month, but I know that I will see him again someday.

Katerina, you will have a wonderful opportunity to have your grandfather get how much he means to you. Have a safe trip!

Hi Katerina... My Thoughts will be with you and your Uncle...It'll be a could thing to spend time with him, time to reminisce and have good thoughts, Something you'll remember for a long time and be pleased that you went.

Thanks for sharing your story, I wish I could make thing right for your uncle and I know you would to, Be there for Both your Uncle and your Aunt, she needs your Love too.

Katerina,

God bless. My prayers are with you and it is good that you are going to spend time. You are right, there are plans laid before us.

Katerina, it's so good that you are going to be with your Grandfather ---- it will mean a lot to him. I'm so sorry about your news and feel like family because you are treating us like family.

Mama Liz

Todd- and so it is, one life leaves this frail existence and another one is brought out of the waters all anew. I wish it were for a different reason and place too:) I will be thinking of the event, you know what I mean.

Thank you everyone so very much for all your caring comments and support. I sure need it right now and am so grateful for all my friends here on Active Rain. I can write tutorials and helpful posts for you but you do so much for me, by reading, commenting and being there in times like this. Thank you.

katerina, enjoy California and time with your family. I have close friends and family member that are survivors of cancer, so I am with you on the way you feel...

Katerina - You, your grandfather and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. While the circumstances that are taking you to California to see him are difficult, the time you spend with him will be memories you'll have to last a lifetime.

Hi Katerina: I have your grandfather and your whole family in my prayers. :)

Hi Katerina! You will be in my heart and prayers. My sister died at the age of 23 of lung cancer and never smoked. Your grandfather sounds like a great man and I know that he is ready to re-unite with his wife of over 50+ years. My mother only lived a short time after the passing of my father, as they had been married over 66 years. Be strong, as my dad told me when his wife passed he was ready for the eternal life with her.

MAY

Your grandfather sounds like a lucky person to have so much love and support around him at this time. I hope your trip there will be just what the doctor ordered.

Katerina,

You are a shining example to us all as you and your loved ones face this loss. You're balancing grief, family, business, mentoring, etc. I'm not surprised based on what I've learned about you in a very short time but you are a true inspiration to us all.

Your and your loved ones remain in our thoughts and prayers.

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