Oh, Shannon - what difficult news I'm so glad you were there with her at the appointment. {{{hugs}}} to you all as this sounds like you're facing challenging times.

Shannon, big hugs to you and your family.Hope you can all take the times ahead with love and calm to deal with it.

Oh Shannon, so sorry to hear this. So glad you were there to support her. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts!

Dear Shannon, I'm so very sorry to hear this news. The warmest of hugs to you and your DH. You're in my thoughts.

Shannon, I am really sorry to hear about the situation. I used to smoke about a pack a day, and quitting is about the hardest thing I had to do. I know it does make zero sense that you MlL still does smoke, even after the dire news. That's how addictive these stupid things are. Hopefully, with a good treatment plan she could beat this disease all over again. Hugs.

Oh, Shannon, I am not my most eloquent right now, but big hugs to your whole family. I have never experienced something like this, so I am just putting some good vibes out for you.

Shannon, I am so sorry to hear this about your MIL. You are all in my prayers. Despite the situation, She is blessed is to be surrounded by such a loving family. Sending you a big hug.

Oh no! I just saw this. Big hugs to you and your family.

Addiction can be such a powerful thing. I was lucky to be able to quit, but for some people it's just impossible for all practical purposes. I hope her remaining time is as pleasant and comfortable as possible.

Thank you all so, so much for your kindness and sweet words. It means more than you know. I let hubby read this thread as well and he is astounded at the love and thoughtfulness that comes from this group, whom we have never met.

Of course this is made all the more difficult for DH as October 29th will be one year since his Dad passed away, also from cancer.

Nothing new to report on MIL - we are still waiting to hear from the Oncologist. In the meantime, we've decided to take MIL to all the places in our city (and surrounding area) that she's never been. As a very shy woman, she remained quite house bound her whole life - she's always wanted to do certain things but simply didn't have the self esteem to do so. We've gone and watched the geese fly in in the evening at Oak Hammock Marsh (a spectacular marshland sanctuary just outside our city) and caught an amazing sunset; we wandered around the Little Italy area in our city and did some shopping and ate gelati; and on Sunday, we went to the Art Gallery for an incredible Renaissance showing. She has enjoyed these outings immensely and we will continue as long as she is able. Next up we're going to take her to the movies - she hasn't been to a movie theatre since she saw the original Psycho in the early 1960's!

This form of human therapy cannot be beat. Bless your heart, Shannon. And hugs to DH too. It's brilliant that MIL is enjoying these outings.

Shannon, you are such a loving daughter-in-law. What a blessing you are to your family! I'm so happy you're making some beautiful memories with your mother-in-law.

Shannon, you really are an amazing individual. Your generous spirit will create incredible memories for your whole family. I am so sorry you and your DH are dealing with this so soon after his father's death; that is hard to take for anyone. You will all be in my thoughts, and I am so glad you are all enjoying time together. There is no better therapy than that.

So sorry to hear about this. You and your husband deserve a big hug for doing this for her.

Sending huge hugs, Shannon. It seemed she was headed this way and perhaps she knew it somehow. I know it will be a difficult time and we are here for you.

How lovely of you & for you to be doing these things with her. My thoughts are with you all.