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[robyn6002]

Hello:

I miss all of you and the Cathe workouts so much. We have had a VERY difficult time since July. My son a sophmore in HS has had some very serious medical issues, ER, EMT, seizure, brain aneurysm (didn't ruputure). He is on anti-seizre meds now, trying to get the right level/med. It's been and continues to be a long and hard road. We are going to the best of the best (medically), getting counseling, working to find the right courses load at school (3 honors rather than four), new sports (hockey and lacrosse his passions are out - tried x-country skiing, not crazy about it, started golf), we have our faith, family friends. Of course driving is out for now until we HOPEFULLY are able to get things under control. I just pray we find he can live a normal happy life.

We are learning to live it day by day. When I worry about the future I just get anxious - when will he drive, will he be able to handle college and the late nights etc. We work hard to find the blessing in every day and give thanks.

I've virutually given up working out and it has been a core part of my life for over 12 years. I feel I should be with my son rather than working out. I miss you and my cathe workouts and hope to soon be back even if things are still somewhat uncertain.

Anyone ever had situations where it is so difficult to focus on them selves or dealt with major illness with a child or other? Or if you just have words of wisdom that would be great.

Thanks so much in advance for your support, thoughts, encouragement, prayers.

 

[momto2bratz]

Hi Robyn,

I have never been in your situation. I can't even imagine what you are going through. Keep staying strong!! I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Aila

 

[nancy324]

So sorry to hear about what you are going through, Robyn.

Yes, when my Dad was diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas last year I became terribly distracted and after a while, as he got sicker, I started losing the energy to work out. Since he died in October, I've only recently gotten back into working out. Anyway, what you're going through is perfectly understandable.

Life has it's very rough times, and it makes perfect sense that all your energy is going into taking care of your son right now. It really helped me to join an online group of people who had loved ones with pancreatic cancer. We were able to ask each other questions about treatments and share our feelings. There's nothing that compares to being able to share with people who are going through the exact same thing you are at the exact same time you are going through it. Maybe you can find something similar? Usually the major hospitals have them.

My thoughts are with you and your son. When you have a chance from time to time, please let us know how things are going.

-Nancy

 

[run4fun]

Hi!

I am sorry you are going through a ruff time. I think it is great you are spending all your time with your son.

I have had it ruff for awhile. My dad has throat and neck cancer and there is nothing more they can do for him. My husband was in Iraq and now is gone for 6 weeks for school, and possibly going back to Iraq soon, my grandma died in September and I am trying to stay sane for my two children. Some days are better than others. Today I did break down and just cry.

It seem that exercise is the main thing that keeps me going when life does just not seem fair. But my faith in God keeps me going too.

I am sure exercise will become a part of your life again when it is the right time.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

Beverly