I'm very tired and exhausted so forgive me if I am negative as this is the only place I have to talk. Jim is almost unbearable to live with - he is so frustrated - he is having such a difficult time in breathing - he says a few words and then gasps for breath; sleeps with his head propped up on 4 pillows. I made an appt. with his Dr. tomorrow as I want her to listen to his breathing; the PET about 6 weeks ago indicated little change so I'm not sure why he is having this problem. Can anyone out there explain it?

I made an appt. for me with a therapist that specializes in cancer patients and caregivers on the 15th...hoping she can help me as I feel like I am slipping into a dark hole. The sadness is overwhelming, but I am beginning to resent being yelled at over the smallest things - this morning at 6:00 it was because I haven't obtained a toll tag for our new Challenger - I tried to explain it to him that we are billed for it regardless if we have one or not - he told me to just handle it and quit explaining it; "just get it handled"!! I wanted to lash back and tell him that he can get on the computer and do this as much as I can - plus he has the time to do it; but I bit my tongue and said I'd do it when I got home tonight....I'm exhausted and people at work are beginning to notice it, NOT GOOD!!!

Again, sorry to sound negative, but it's kinda tough here in Dallas right now!


Caregiver to Husband 50 yrs.young-non smoker/non-drinker; Stage IV - all treatments stopped August 2009
Lost the battle November 23, 2010