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A Time and Space to Grieve

By on March 22, 2022

The lengthy voyage of battle ended with the appearance of the morning star in the eastern sky, signaling the beginning of a new day free of tremendous anguish and suffering. He didn’t say a word as dawn broke around him. At long last, he knew the way to his final resting place. His death occurred at first light on February 12. It’s been over a month and the pain is still unbearable.

Gene passed away a year after being diagnosed with terminal Stage 4 prostate cancer. His last words on his deathbed were filled with so much love and respect for his family that recalling them now is one of the saddest and toughest things anyone could face. He remained aware of everything around him until the very end, and it was heartbreaking to see someone I care about decline like that. I could sense his growing fatigue, and despite all our efforts, I’m just not ready to say goodbye. He left us just two days before Valentine’s Day, a time when we had so many plans. Coming to terms with his absence is incredibly hard. Saying goodbye is truly the worst part.

Grieving is tough because it constantly brings back painful memories. I often feel overwhelmed with the urge to cry. Whether it takes a year or a lifetime, the ache of losing someone dear will never fade. I can’t help but reminisce about the wonderful moments we shared, the family trips we took both near and far, his kindness and generosity, and the love he had for us. I can still feel his gentle presence, which makes moving forward feel impossible. I know I won’t fully heal from missing him until we’re reunited again.

Nearby bedside in those final days

Losing someone you love can be incredibly heartbreaking; it feels like my whole world has turned upside down. Right now, I’m in a tough spot, trying to find my way back to normal while grappling with the pain of loss and the shock that comes with it. The stress has taken a toll on my health, making it hard to eat and sleep. Starting over after losing him feels daunting, and I know it’ll take a lot of time and effort to get back on my feet. As time passes, I hope the pain will ease. I find my hope and love in God, and I trust Him completely. He’s always there for us, even in our darkest moments. Living means embracing life, but I need more time to grieve properly. Please give me the strength to keep going; letting go is really hard. In the midst of my sadness, I’m seeking words of comfort and encouragement to help me find my balance again.

I’m sharing my journey to help spread awareness about prostate cancer.

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Real Life Story/ Advanced Prostate Cancer

By on February 4, 2021

My hands are trembling, tears are welling up in my eyes, and a mix of jitters is making it hard to write, but I feel the need to share what I’m going through. The situation right now looks bleak, and the future is uncertain. Still, I’m doing my best to stay positive and not panic as time ticks away. I keep reminding myself to stay strong and act like everything is normal.

My husband’s troubles started around midnight; he was restless and uncomfortable. He mentioned he was having difficulty urinating, with only a few drops coming out. He kept going in and out of the bathroom every ten minutes. After that, he struggled to walk, as if his right leg had tightened up.

As soon as morning came, I rushed him to the hospital for an urgent check-up with a urologist. The doctor performed a rectal exam and immediately felt a hard lump, raising concerns about prostate cancer. It was devastating, and it felt like my whole world had crumbled. We were both caught off guard; I was at a loss for words. We had come in thinking it was just a urinary tract infection

Immediately, his doctor recommended a biopsy the following day, the legitimate outcome to identify malignant growth. The biopsy result ”Grade 5 Advanced Prostate Cancer” with a Gleason score of 9. The outcome was so discouraging and painful that it destroyed any little optimism I had.

Following a nuclear imaging test, He underwent a bone scan at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Global City to investigate various bone issues. I held onto hope and prayed for favorable results but the findings indicated increased activity in the T8 right ilium, left shoulder, joints, and other areas as noted in the bone scan or skeletal scintigraphy report.

The schedule for the subsequent scan had already been established, a CT scan was planned to assess the extent of cancer dissemination and to accurately identify tumors and masses. The preliminary results were already disheartening and the delay in communicating the findings only exacerbated my anxiety. Malignancy was suspected in several regions, including the urinary bladder, liver, kidneys, hepatic lobes (segments 11, 11, and IV), sigmoid diverticulum, and esophagus.

Often, by the time cancer is found, it has already spread to other organs. I was hit hard with disappointment. I hope it’s not a particularly aggressive form of cancer, but I know that with modern diagnostic and preventive methods, there’s still a bit of hope. When cancer spreads, it requires more aggressive treatment. I realize that once it hits an advanced stage, it becomes untreatable, and the chances of survival drop significantly, which really scares me.

Cancer treatment is already complicated by the COVID-19 Pandemic breakout, you have to worry about adhering to the hospital’s health protocols as you receive increasingly extensive palliative care.

We continue to make treatment decisions as a team and he just completed Antigen Deprivation Therapy the doctor had recommended as a crucial step in halting the spread of cancer. What will work best for him among the available treatments is still unclear. From that point forward the next step is an infusion for possible skeletal issues. In addition to these, the doctor prescribed oral prostate medications, all of which are expensive treatments for advanced prostate cancer; bicalutamide bicapros (BiCAPS), abiraterone acetate (Abiraterone), and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). Our problem here is the risks associated with oral and intravenous cancer treatments are now my primary concern.

This time, I turned to God in desperate prayers, looking for help and direction because I was surrounded by negative thoughts and feeling emotionally drained. The uncertainty of what lay ahead as the cancer progressed was frightening, but we were committed to completing the treatment in hopes of saving his life. Facing the final stage and the reality of his limited time left is a daunting thought. I often ask myself, “How much longer does my husband have?” Sometimes, I catch myself thinking, “Is this just a nightmare?” If it is, I wish someone would wake me up! The fear of losing him feels so overwhelming that I can’t help but think death would be the cruelest outcome.

We’re doing our best to keep things normal, staying committed to supporting each other no matter what lies ahead, hoping that the time we have left will be joyful. When I found myself alone and overwhelmed with worry, I turned to the internet to read about others who faced similar health challenges.

There’s really no choice but to accept what life has in store for us. I need to stay strong to meet his needs, which means closely monitoring his diet and ensuring we both eat healthy. I’m gathering all my strength to create a calm evening for our kids. Spending time with family is the most important thing right now. I just need to practice a little more patience and trust that everything will work out. I’m eager to connect with others who have been through similar situations.

Despite everything, being with my kids during this crucial time makes me feel less alone and fills me with hope for the future. I’m thankful for the love and support from my close friends and mentors who have guided me through these tough times. I want to give a shout-out to my family, siblings, friends, classmates, and my best friend nearby. Your support means the world to me. I share this in hopes of inspiring others, especially those who have faced similar challenges.

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About the Author

By on October 6, 2011

Welcome to Live, Life and Love Hi! I’m Mari. My blog is all about me, my experience, wildlife, photography, travel and adventure, culture, tradition and other people that will give you a better perspective of the time in which you live. In here, You’ll discover the things I love most and passionate about, it was a clearer picture me. I just want to treat myself  happy with the things around, appreciating and embracing different elements drawing from my experience. Definitely, I’m learning from it.

I usually focus to more educational and informative topics expressing my own thoughts using my own words, ideas, and honest statements. Included here are my collection of facts and dreams with beautiful photographs to make it visible for your inspiration and browsing pleasure to inspire you day after day.

I would like to share my stories with the world, with photographs that will serve as a support to see and understand details of what is being described. This is  to share reality and speak from experience whether, it is something new or unfamiliar,not stories have been retold many times.To see the photograph itself, you can surely make your own thoughts and my feelings visible to share with you and my  site serves to store my thoughts and ideas. Of course, I can tell a lot of things by looking at the photographs alone following my explanation to achieve my purpose  even though,  photographs can speaks for itself, the author can simply fill up the missing part of it.

This is what I want to do in my life, to write, share my learning and stories to make you a part of it. When you come to know more about yourself, you’ll know what you can offer to the world. This is what I can offer to you!

I feel great to share with you not only my interesting stories but also to inspire you viewing  spectacular and timeless photos. Read my articles about  the birds, with my conservation message,and my lifelong dedication and contribution to wildlife.Thank you readers for the positive feedback.I have learned a lot from you. I will post 3 to 4x a week.

If you have concerns and suggestions,I want to hear from you.

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