Explore the wonders of South America with Cruzin Terri and Jim

[sapper1]

I echo what Jacqui said and I feel your disappointment. Take care of yourself too.

[RuthC]

I am so sorry you had to make this difficult decision, and give up your trip. I do hope your BIL does well, quickly.

Hopefully there is a wonderful trip in your near future. Good karma will come your way for putting family first.

[Lizzie68]

This morning Jim's brother went to the Emergency Room with an upper GI bleed. We are his guardians and caregivers and have no other family members to care for him.

 

We have spent many hours today making decisions and have finally decided that we need to be home with him. He is developmentally disabled and we are the ones who must make the decisions about his care.

 

We will be driving home from Fort Lauderdale tomorrow morning and we will go from there.

 

This is the second time that I have attempted a blog and have had to cancel.

 

Sorry everyone.

 

 

Terri, I feel so bad for you, just just can't seem to get a break. I hope all is OK with your BIL. One day there is a special cruise waiting for you, I am sure. You deserve the best.

[Cruising-along]

I am so sorry to hear this. :(

Prayers for your BIL.

[Krazy Kruizers]

This morning Jim's brother went to the Emergency Room with an upper GI bleed. We are his guardians and caregivers and have no other family members to care for him.

 

We have spent many hours today making decisions and have finally decided that we need to be home with him. He is developmentally disabled and we are the ones who must make the decisions about his care.

 

We will be driving home from Fort Lauderdale tomorrow morning and we will go from there.

 

This is the second time that I have attempted a blog and have had to cancel.

 

Sorry everyone.

 

Oh Terry -- I feel so sorry for Jim and you.

 

After all you both went through this summer -- I can't believe this happening again.

 

Prayers that Jim's brother will be all right.

[sppunk]

So incredibly sorry to read this news. :(

 

As Ruth said, karma will bless you rightfully. You are a saint for the service you provide to your BiL. Bless you.

[1of4]

I am devastated for you both. I understand the push/pull of caring for a family member and I am so sorry that this has happened. My prayers are with you.

[sammiedawg]

This morning Jim's brother went to the Emergency Room with an upper GI bleed. We are his guardians and caregivers and have no other family members to care for him.

 

We have spent many hours today making decisions and have finally decided that we need to be home with him. He is developmentally disabled and we are the ones who must make the decisions about his care.

 

We will be driving home from Fort Lauderdale tomorrow morning and we will go from there.

 

This is the second time that I have attempted a blog and have had to cancel.

 

Sorry everyone.

 

Terri and Jim,

I am so sorry to hear this news. I know how seriously you take your caregiving responsibilities, Eugene is lucky to have you in his life. I will pray for his health and full recovery.

Wish I could do something to help.

Pat

Edited January 3, 2015 by sammiedawg

[CowPrincess]

I am so sorry to read about this. What an enormous disappointment! I hope your BIL makes a full recovery.

[Cruzin Terri]

Thank you all for your kind wishes. We know that he his staying overnight in the hospital and will have surgery. We will leave FL early tomorrow and drive home. Hope to get there mid afternoon. Will update when I can.

Terri

[luvcruisn']

Terri, I am sorry you had to cancel your cruise. My disabled brother passed away this year, and I wish that I had spent more time with him when I could have. Take care of your BIL and your own health as well. Hope you get to do this cruise sometime in the future. I did each part separately, and really enjoyed them.

Edited January 3, 2015 by luvcruisn'

[dfish]

I, too, am very sorry to hear that you must cancel a second cruise. Bless you for all you do for your BIL. Family is more important.

[ger_77]

Oh Terri, I'm so sorry to hear that you have to cancel yet another cruise. Your BIL does not know what wonderful caregivers he has. Take care, and please keep us posted!

 

Smooth Sailing! :) :) :)

[bobpatj]

Terri,

 

I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope all goes well with your BIL's surgery and recovery.

[momatibm]

Terri,

 

I am so sorry to hear of this. Please accept my prayers and hopes for a good outcome.

 

Elaine

[Vict0riann]

So sorry about your BIL and having to cancel your cruise. I hope he recovers quickly, and you manage to go on a replacement cruise. You deserve it!

[Cruzin Terri]

Thank you all for your concern. We have been driving all day and got to the hospital this evening.

He had surgery this morning. It appears that my first report of GI bleed was incorrect, but that's what I knew when I wrote.

 

He has some serious kidney problems and will require more surgery.

 

Have not spoken the doctor yet. Maybe tomorrow.

 

Thanks for all your prayers and well wishes. They are greatly appreciated.

Terri

[kazu]

Thank you all for your concern. We have been driving all day and got to the hospital this evening.

He had surgery this morning. It appears that my first report of GI bleed was incorrect, but that's what I knew when I wrote.

 

He has some serious kidney problems and will require more surgery.

 

Have not spoken the doctor yet. Maybe tomorrow.

 

Thanks for all your prayers and well wishes. They are greatly appreciated.

Terri

 

Terri, don't worry one iota if you reported something incorrectly.

 

You could only go by what you heard and you were far away.

 

Praying the surgery works out well and you get good news from the doctor tomorrow.

 

God bless you both for caring so much.

 

thank you for updating us. we DO care and are so sad for you.

[2cruisecats]

Being the sole caregiver couple is a very tough job. It has its moments, but also it has great rewards. Your BIL is very fortunate to have such caring family. Not all are so lucky. Hope the surgery goes well.

[madera1]

Hoping for a speedy recovery for your BIL. He is lucky to have family who is so caring.

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thank you all for your concern. We have been driving all day and got to the hospital this evening.

He had surgery this morning. It appears that my first report of GI bleed was incorrect, but that's what I knew when I wrote.

 

He has some serious kidney problems and will require more surgery.

 

Have not spoken the doctor yet. Maybe tomorrow.

 

Thanks for all your prayers and well wishes. They are greatly appreciated.

Terri

 

 

Glad you made it home safely.

Hopefully your BIL will recover quickly knowing that you both are for him.

Sorry to hear that BIL has to have more surgery. Prayers for him.

[Cinder Again]

Hi, Terri, What rotten luck! I guess the silver lining is that you weren't at sea when it happened, and then frantically trying to get home, but I know how disappointed you and Jim must be. I know you will get to do this cruise sometime soon. (or at least I hope that for you.)

Give Eugene a big hug from his old friend Kathi, and tell him we all hope he's better very soon.

All the best to the three of you, Kathi

[scm1848]

Terri,

 

I can't believe I was reading this about you and Jim having to miss another cruise. I remember receiving your e-mail in Civitavecchia the day before we were all to board our Med. cruise with you in August, but then Jim had his surgery in Rome.

 

I am so sorry for both of you. I was looking forward to reading your blog, knowing how disappointed you were in August and now this.

 

You must be one very caring wife and sister-in-law. Lucky men!! Take care. Hope to see you on a cruise one day soon yet!!

 

Connie

[Cruzin Terri]

Thank you all for your thoughts prayers and well wishes. The first surgery went well. He is home from the hospital. He sees the doctor tomorrow. There is at least one more procedure and then we see where we go from there.

 

We know we did the right thing to cancel this cruise. We just can't believe it happened twice in a row.

Terri

[RMLincoln]

Terri,

Please take very good care of you! during this stressful time. Remember to breathe, and think about "What's good right now." I'm sure you'll feel the many blessings being sent to you all. m--