Jody's mom

Well, it looks like the end is here. As some of you may know Jody's mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer at the same time my mom passed away from Lung Cancer. It has been a hell of a year. When she had been diagnosed she had seen Jody's uncles die while battling prostate cancer and my mom try and battle her Lung Cancer as well. Mrs. Clinger made the decision that she wanted to live the rest of her days enjoying her life with her family and friends and not treat the cancer. It was a very noble and brave decision. Without treatment they weren't sure she would last through the summer. For the next 7 months we watched as she dropped so much weight from not being able to eat without the help of a feeding tube. But she proved those doctor's wrong. It was a time of many up and downs but still she was not suffering from the horrible after effects that the treatments may have given her. And for the most part she was able to enjoy some very great memories. These last few months her health has really been declining. She got pneumonia and was hosptalized for that and she was loosing so much weight she was easily exhausted but, she still had days that were just wonderful and she had energy and I am not sure she would have if she had gone through the treatments. Anyhow, she took a turn for the worst this weekend. Her body had finally had enough. She is currently unconcious and having a difficult time breathing. It is hard to see such a strong independent woman like this. Please pray for her and the family and pray that she suffers no more. She is a wonderful loving woman and she will be missed.