Stephen C. McKinney Memorial Thread (1969-2001)
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Mom is all settled in at our hospital again, we all got a chance to talk to her on the phone. She sounds very weak, but she's very happy to be closer to home. Dad and Uncle Matt are on their way up here now. Dad is going to take a long nap, then head back down to her. He doesn't like to be away from her for too long. Uncle Chris, Aunt Julie, Grandma, Heidi, and me are going to go see her for a little while. The other kids can't because of new restrictions in place for H1N1.
We are all so very happy she's close again!
We are all so very happy she's close again!
For Myles--
When evening shadows and the stars appear
And there is no one to dry your tears
I could hold you for a million years
To make you feel my love
For Mom--
Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
for you are the wind beneath my wings.
Fly...fly high against the sky...
Thank you, thank you, thank God for you
The wind beneath my wings
When evening shadows and the stars appear
And there is no one to dry your tears
I could hold you for a million years
To make you feel my love
For Mom--
Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
for you are the wind beneath my wings.
Fly...fly high against the sky...
Thank you, thank you, thank God for you
The wind beneath my wings
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Hey all,
Long couple of weeks it has been. Tracie is scheduled for surgery early tomorrow. She is heavily sedated right now, she is in alot of pain due to the kidney tumor. The thing is a monster, when we first saw it, it was the size of a pea, now it's about the size of golf ball, all that growth in 11 days. At this rate, it will consume the whole kidney in a matter of weeks. So bizarre, the oncologist in Portland said he's never seen such an intense growth rate. This cancer is running rampant thru Tracie's body. And we couldn't start chemo until all these other conditions were taken care of. But, damn, she's already so weak, can barely lift her head. When she's awake, she doesn't know where she is half the time. She asks me about things that happened weeks or months ago.
Sorry all, I'm rambling. I'll pass on all the messages you all have left for her. Thank you again for the prayers and love. They mean so much to all of us. As Tracie always says "My cup runneth over". God bless you all.
Russ
Long couple of weeks it has been. Tracie is scheduled for surgery early tomorrow. She is heavily sedated right now, she is in alot of pain due to the kidney tumor. The thing is a monster, when we first saw it, it was the size of a pea, now it's about the size of golf ball, all that growth in 11 days. At this rate, it will consume the whole kidney in a matter of weeks. So bizarre, the oncologist in Portland said he's never seen such an intense growth rate. This cancer is running rampant thru Tracie's body. And we couldn't start chemo until all these other conditions were taken care of. But, damn, she's already so weak, can barely lift her head. When she's awake, she doesn't know where she is half the time. She asks me about things that happened weeks or months ago.
Sorry all, I'm rambling. I'll pass on all the messages you all have left for her. Thank you again for the prayers and love. They mean so much to all of us. As Tracie always says "My cup runneth over". God bless you all.
Russ
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Thanks for keeping us updated, Russ, and hang in there.
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For Mom, because she loved it so much...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSolNmTF9a4
"They always want you to be okay..."
Mom's first words coming out of anesthesia were..."Is everyone okay? Are the kids okay?"
I love you, Mommy. I love you so much.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSolNmTF9a4
"They always want you to be okay..."
Mom's first words coming out of anesthesia were..."Is everyone okay? Are the kids okay?"
I love you, Mommy. I love you so much.
For Myles--
When evening shadows and the stars appear
And there is no one to dry your tears
I could hold you for a million years
To make you feel my love
For Mom--
Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
for you are the wind beneath my wings.
Fly...fly high against the sky...
Thank you, thank you, thank God for you
The wind beneath my wings
When evening shadows and the stars appear
And there is no one to dry your tears
I could hold you for a million years
To make you feel my love
For Mom--
Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
for you are the wind beneath my wings.
Fly...fly high against the sky...
Thank you, thank you, thank God for you
The wind beneath my wings
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I'm getting a taste of it now, helping with my little brothers and sisters. When I look back on when I was their ages, all I remember is joy and how wonderful my childhood was, because of my mother. Dad was gone alot, his job took him to all sorts of different places. So most of the time, it was Mom, Heidi and me...then Ryan came along and Tristan...and then baby Chelsea. If she goes, my littlest siblings will not have that. Stevie, Naeem, Ayize and Meggie, they will remember her, but it won't be like how I do, or how Heidi does, or Ryan or Tristan...Chelsea and Imani are 9.
I don't know why I'm saying all that. Mom is fighting so hard, and miracles happen around us all the time. Her presence is everywhere, she will never leave us. She may let go of the body that is now attacking her, but she will never let go of us. Stevie said "Mommy isn't going to let go of us, even tho someone is trying to pry her hands from holding on." And then he said "Do you feel Mommy hugging you? I do."
Arrangements have been made to send her to the MD Anderson Cancer Treatment Center in Houston when she is strong enough. Thank you, Savor Dam for mentioning this wonderful place to me and my Dad. He has spoken with them several times and they want Mom. They have been very encouraging, we may get that miracle yet. As soon as she has recovered enough from the surgery, she will be air lifted there. None of us want her to be so far away, but if this place can save her, then we are all praying that it works out for her to go.
They made it official a few days go, Mom is now in Stage 4. Please keep the prayers coming. We are all so grateful to you all.
Huggles from Mom and from all of us. God bless you all.
I don't know why I'm saying all that. Mom is fighting so hard, and miracles happen around us all the time. Her presence is everywhere, she will never leave us. She may let go of the body that is now attacking her, but she will never let go of us. Stevie said "Mommy isn't going to let go of us, even tho someone is trying to pry her hands from holding on." And then he said "Do you feel Mommy hugging you? I do."
Arrangements have been made to send her to the MD Anderson Cancer Treatment Center in Houston when she is strong enough. Thank you, Savor Dam for mentioning this wonderful place to me and my Dad. He has spoken with them several times and they want Mom. They have been very encouraging, we may get that miracle yet. As soon as she has recovered enough from the surgery, she will be air lifted there. None of us want her to be so far away, but if this place can save her, then we are all praying that it works out for her to go.
They made it official a few days go, Mom is now in Stage 4. Please keep the prayers coming. We are all so grateful to you all.
Huggles from Mom and from all of us. God bless you all.
For Myles--
When evening shadows and the stars appear
And there is no one to dry your tears
I could hold you for a million years
To make you feel my love
For Mom--
Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
for you are the wind beneath my wings.
Fly...fly high against the sky...
Thank you, thank you, thank God for you
The wind beneath my wings
When evening shadows and the stars appear
And there is no one to dry your tears
I could hold you for a million years
To make you feel my love
For Mom--
Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
for you are the wind beneath my wings.
Fly...fly high against the sky...
Thank you, thank you, thank God for you
The wind beneath my wings