Im sad today...Bad to Worse - Orchid Board

RJSquirrel · #1 12-10-2013, 07:31 AM

granny fell and broke her arm and wrist. got a black eye and looks like she got beat up at walmart on black friday trying to buy a 99 dollar TV...she cant go home bec she cant take care of herself. The skilled nursing facility shes in now is quite disturbing to say the least. Ugly and nasty looking.

Mom and Dad spent all week in the hospital with her till my dad came down sick. Went to the Dr.. and he got sent to the E.R. with a collapsed lung. Further inspection showed he has cancer. Not just any cancer but Mesothelioma. Ya he got a 2nd opinion and the Dr said he was quite surprised bec its very rare these days. And why is it rare? Bec most who have had it are dead already. No cure for it only has hopes of controlling it with chemo.

We have started a product liability suit against the protective gear manufacturers whose claims were proven to be false. The Mesothelioma Fund you see as advertised on TV is broke and there is no 18 billion trust. Its BS as we found out. The family is all included in the suit bec we all have been exposed by secondary means. I.E brought it home in the hair and on the body etc etc..Not to mention our clothes were all washed in the same machines.

Now I just sit back and wait to get paid.. or sick too...

My Green Pets · #2 12-10-2013, 08:55 AM

That's some heavy news, I hope that twice as much good comes from this bad...one way or another...

Be strong buddy...

quiltergal · #3 12-10-2013, 10:35 AM

Oh RJ! That's terrible! I don't suppose there is a way to get yourself tested now so you know one way or the other?? Sending love & hugs your way.

cbuchman · #4 12-10-2013, 11:01 AM

RJ what rough news and all at once too. I'm hoping you get some really good news now!

silken · #5 12-10-2013, 11:27 AM

RJ, That is a lot of bad to happen all at once. I hope Granny gets better and that your dad's cancer isn't too far advanced that it can be controlled. Good luck with the liability suit. I agree, if you and family can get tested, you should try and do it.

Leafmite · #6 12-10-2013, 11:49 AM

Sorry to hear.

Sharry · #7 12-10-2013, 12:24 PM

Sorry that you and your family are having such a rough time. Take care of yourself. I hope you something blooming to give you some cheer. Prayers

nikkik · #8 12-10-2013, 01:31 PM

RJ, I'm so sorry to hear about all of the sad news regarding you and your family. I wish I had the perfect words to ease all your pain or fears, but since I don't, I want you to know that if you ever need a friendly ear please feel free to p.m. me. My dad had lung cancer and my grandma had to go into a nursing home after living with my parents for over 15 years because they were no longer equipped to meet all her needs in their home, so while I could never know exactly how you feel, I can relate some.

Hoping that you all have positive and uplifting news soon.

Tindomul · #9 12-10-2013, 01:32 PM

Thats tough!!! Hopefully your grandma will recover quickly. The best thing that can be done for her in a hospital or nursing home is to be sure someone is there to be her advocate. Someone that makes sure she is not over or under medicated, miss treated, given what she asks for, etc.... This is good to have even if you 18 and getting your appendix taken out, even more important for long term stays.

As for your father, I'm sorry to hear about this. I wish him the best! I hope everything turns out better than expected.

TOMMYMIAMI · #10 12-10-2013, 01:36 PM

OMG, so sorry to hear, I really hope "all" things will get only better from now on!