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I just wanted to share that my family has a cancer battle with my Dad, which we are loosing. He could very well be in his last week of life after just finding out July 4th that there was even an issue, do to his age (84) and general physical condition. He has cancerous tumors on his brain, left lung & left lympth nodes. This was all detected when he fell in the shower causing 2 compressed fractured vertebrae in his lower back. They were concerned about the severity of pain in his back while he was hospitalized. They tried to x-ray but couldn't finish due to pain for him so did a body scan & found all the cancer. He had a chest x-ray not long ago and when there was something detected as shadows, it was brushed off as scar tissue from various bouts of pneumonia a few years ago. We don't blame the Drs. for there conclusion of this xray, but sure are wishing it would have gone a step further in checking it out. From now on if anything shows for any of us in an xray, you can know it will not be brushed aside.

Anyone that would like to send prayers, matras, or positive energy in any form, our family would sure appreciate it. Most of us (5 siblings) are doing better than our Mom. She is not holding up well since this is all going so fast for her. Dad is at home so she can spend every possible minute with him, but I know it is really hard for her watching this process for him.

Thanks to all for their concerns and support of any kind.

Doreen

Hello,
It is with sadness and celebration I wanted to let everyone know Doreen's father, Jay Hartwig, died from illness on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 452 pm. Doreen will be staying with her mom in Philomath for a while.
Please join me in expressing condolences, grief and support for Doreen and her family. Her email address is: doreenhartwig@ yahoo.com
Thank you all,
Wendy

Doreen,

My prayers and compassion are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. Having lost my dad to cancer just 3 years ago, I know what you all are going through. I know it doesn't feel like it right now, but "time" is a wonderful healer, and you all will carry his memory in your hearts with love and fondness.

In Spirit ~ Kim

Doreen,
My prayers are with you and your family as well. It seems we are never ready to lose a parent. Hope to see you on the water this summer. It is a great healer. Nancy

Doreen.... my heart and thoughts are with you. it's a painful and powerful process to watch someone you love go through such an illness... and then deal with their dying. i'm so sorry. i remember how my heart ached dealing with the loss of my parents... i have a lot of empathy and compassion. i'm glad you have family and friends as a support. this is when they are so needed and appreciated. i wish you the best in caring for your vulnerable and grieving heart. denise

My heartfelt thanks to all of you who posted encouragement to me and my family at a very devastating time for us. I am still in such heartache for my Mom its undescribable. She has known my Dad since she was 17 years old, never lived by herself and never been without him. She is at a loss as to how she will put her life together, however, she is beginning to think of what she needs to do in order to survive this giant issue. She is open to Pat who is a lady that can relate to Mom since having lost her own husband a few years ago. I know this will help Mom and in turn make me feel better. I do know that time heals all pain after losing my brother some years ago, however at the time, its difficult to actually feel that. All things come in time and I am willing to go the distance for that healing. My thanks again and let me know when and if I can ever repay your kindness to each of you.