....I'm supposed to get married this year.

I just need to put this down somewhere and this seems like as good a place as any. Last April, my daddy had a a heart attack. He was in a coma, they thought he would have brain damage, be a vegetable, all that. He survived with none of it, just a stint in his heart and a bunch of heart meds. Then they noticed a spot on his lungs. He was diagnosed in June 2016 with adenocarcinoma stage IV. Chemotherapy and two clinical trials later, his docs have said that he should stop the trearment and focus on his quality of life at this point. Now he is on hospice (for about a week)..and I'm supposed to get married in November...I'm at home with him and mom until the wedding so planning kind of comes last with everything that's going on. After his first visit with the nurse, now I'm afraid. She told my mom that it wouldn't be long before he dies and she doubted he would live to see my wedding. My brother, in Air Force, has rushed home and I was at least going to have a little quickie wedding just so my daddy could have the chance to walk me down the aisle. He doesn't want me to, he says that he is going to fight this. I don't want to upset him, but he's always been a part of my life and the thought of getting married without him by my side hurts more than I can bear. 

  • Welcome to the forum MrsMerlot.

    I'm so sorry to read about your situation. I can't begin to imagine how tough this is for you right now but I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. There have been quite a few members here that have been in similar situations with their parents and hopefully some of them will pop by soon to offer their support and advice. 

    Does your dad know how long he may have left? If he isn't aware maybe letting him know gently and how much this means to you may change his mind about an earlier wedding. In the meantime continue to spend as much time with him as possible and take each day as it comes. I know it will be difficult but you can do this MrsMerlot.

    Post as much as you need to and remember that we are here to help you through this.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi MrsMerlot I am so so very sorry to hear about your daddy - this is the first time I've ever posted and just felt compelled to as our stories are enormous dissimilar. My fiance and I live abroad, got engaged in December 2016 and we're delighted and we booked our wedding for December 2017 back in the UK. In February my mummy was diagnosed with grade IV glioblastoma out of nowhere having been in great health previously and enjoying retirement. We cancelled our planned wedding pretty much straight away as it didn't feel right to me to be planning a big party when I literally feel physically in pain as if my heart I breaking. Like you with your daddy it's so important for me to have my mummy there on the day. Like your daddy my mummy was resistant at first but then saw our logic. We have arranged a civil ceremony - just my fiance and I and both sets of parents will be there. Give everything is so unpredictable with mummy I thought it was best to just have a small ceremony asap. We're not even telling anyone else until after wards as we don't want the pressure of people asking about the wedding in the run up when we may well have to cancel on the day depending on how mummy is. It's such a strange time in general I don't know about you but I question every decision I make about mummy and her care and that extends to even the wedding. I just how we are able to go ahead as planned and that she doesn't feel need too much pressure as it's such a small ceremony. I know that it will be a strange emotional day but hope that it holds special memories of having all of our parents there and with some photos to look back on. I know this s a bit of a ramble but please know there are people out there who understand - I struggle with seeing/explaining the ins and outs to friends without becoming overwhelmed with emotion. I wish you all the best with whatever decision you make about the wedding.