Just an update...

[jtbje]

Hey y’all. I’m still here and lurking. My moms lung cancer has come in full force, she was diagnosed with 3-6 months and we are at her 6 month mark and nearing the end of her journey. She has been having seizures and nerve issues and I’m here in Austin with her with no plans to go home until she passes. Hospice is coming in 3 times a week. That’s the bad news. The good news is....NO SMOKING! Now my little vapes have gotten a workout and I almost lost it when a family member “accidentally” took my favorite high nic juice. But with all of your help and lots of struggle, I have finally kicked it.

All I wanted was to not be a smoker when my mom was dying. You guys helped me with that more than you know. I am eternally grateful.

Much love from Texas.

 

[Don29palms]

Sorry about your mom. Thought and prayers.

 

[Letitia]

Kudos for staying strong during such a trying time.

 

[Lordron's_Drag]

Sorry about your mom. Congratulations on whooping those darn Stinky's

 

[My Batt Hurts]

Sorry to hear of your circumstances. Well done for persevering.

 

[Possum64]

Hey @jtbje. This must be such a hard time for you and your family. Congratulations on sticking with vaping, especially at such a difficult time. Prayers and thoughts your way.

 

[Opinionated]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Congratulations to you on successfully quitting.

 

[Eskie]

My prayers to you and your mother at such a difficult time. It's a terrible experience to go through. I'm glad you've taken steps to look after yourself. I expect she feels the same.

 

[Zazie]

Oh, I am so very sorry about your mother, @jtbje. I'm glad that she got to see you quit before she goes.

I will be thinking of you both.

 

[Heartsdelight]

I’m so sorry about your mom.

Congratulations on quitting!

 

[zoiDman]

Be Strong jtbje.

And sending Positive Waves for you.

 

[rosesense]

Thanks for taking the time to give us an update. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Jtbje, you are strong and I commend you!

You and your mom are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Tonee N]

That is nice that you are able to spend time with her with the time she has left, I know it's not easy(been there before)but congratulations on not being a smoker, it's a huge step.

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[JCinFLA]

Prayers are being sent up for you and your Mom. You're a very strong and determined person...to be dealing with your Mom's illness and being able to quit the smokes at the same time. Hang in there. We'll all be thinking of both of you.

 

[Diver9543]

Congratulations! I am sure your mom is extremely proud of you.

 

[jtbje]

Thank you everyone. There have been so many beautiful moments this past week but honestly I don’t feel like being grateful for any of them, because really this just sucks. And I think it should be allowed to suck and I can be thankful later.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Thank you everyone. There have been so many beautiful moments this past week but honestly I don’t feel like being grateful for any of them, because really this just sucks. And I think it should be allowed to suck and I can be thankful later.

Yes, you are 100% correct re "this just sucks".

And yes, it should be allowed to suck...so let it suck.

And you don't have to be grateful or thankful right now...when and only when and if you are ready.

It is a pretty crappy feeling...ties your tummy in knots...and your mind races.

You are allowed to feel as you need to feel...simple as that...so let it be.

You have to take care of you too!!! No one else truly knows you like you.

Anyone around who can simply give you a hug and hold you might be helpful.

 

[greek mule]

I am very sorry about your mother,hold on.

 

[Falconeer]

Tragic, there are no other words I can say.

You have done so well not to have taken what would have been the easy and understandable road and gone back to smoking. All praise and respect to you.

My thoughts are very much with you all.