Mrs Grady Mathews

Terry Ardeno

Terry Ardeno

I still love my wife
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I hate to be the bearer of depressing information, but here is an update I received today on Grady's wife, Randi......

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/sc-randi

Thursday, July 30, 2009 9:00 AM, EDT

Good Morning -

It has been a long while since this journal was updated. Randi has been through some really up and down times over the last few months. The chemo finished and the doctors were pleased with the progress made. All the tumors shrunk and they were hoping to give Randi a few months to be able to recover from the treatments and gain her strength and will to fight back.

Unfortunately, Randi has continued downhill. Her strength decreased while her anxiety continued to spiral out of control. Several options were looked at while she was kept hospitalized. She was eventually moved to a rehab facility where they had hoped to stabilize her and get some physical therapy to increase her muscle strength so she could go back home.

We have been contacted by the rehab facility and told that Randi has stopped communicating, is shutting down and seems to be in significant pain. While her heart and lungs seem strong, she is being given more medication to try to help her pain and keep her comfortable. This has led to the discussion of signing a DNR. All of us know that Randi never wanted to be in pain.

Carole and Shanna are leaving NH tonight to go to SC for at least the weekend. Maybe some new faces can bring Randi out of where she has gone. Only God knows right now what is happening. Your prayers and love will be helpful to Randi and her family as we gather. Thank you for all of your caring words and thoughts.

We will update as we learn more.
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Randi, Grady and their family needs a miracle, many prayers and some peace right now. And tons of support. This transcends pool.

How about a moratorium on any more negative comments about the man for a while? I know this will be hard for some, but try hard.
 
Sorry to hear all this bad news. My prayers go out to her and her family.
I agree with you about all the bashing. My grandfather always said if you have nothing good to say then don't say anything at all. I would also add if you have no constructive statement to make don't make any statement at all. Some here on AZ should follow what this saying means.
Ron
 
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Randi and Grady. This is terrible news. I hope and pray Randi will have the strength to fight. :frown:
 
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I'm sorry to hear it, I knew she was sick. It's something a lot of us have been through with loved ones and some hard decisions have to be made. I hope Grady finds the strength to get through it.
 
I'm sorry to hear this latest news. Watching a loved one dying from cancer is painful process. My thoughts and prayers for the Mathews family to stay strong.
 
Family first, pool second IMO. I hope that she gets better and Grady and his family stay positive as these can be difficult times. Saying a prayer.
 
Terry Ardeno said:
I hate to be the bearer of depressing information, but here is an update I received today on Grady's wife, Randi......

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/sc-randi

Thursday, July 30, 2009 9:00 AM, EDT

Good Morning -

It has been a long while since this journal was updated. Randi has been through some really up and down times over the last few months. The chemo finished and the doctors were pleased with the progress made. All the tumors shrunk and they were hoping to give Randi a few months to be able to recover from the treatments and gain her strength and will to fight back.

Unfortunately, Randi has continued downhill. Her strength decreased while her anxiety continued to spiral out of control. Several options were looked at while she was kept hospitalized. She was eventually moved to a rehab facility where they had hoped to stabilize her and get some physical therapy to increase her muscle strength so she could go back home.

We have been contacted by the rehab facility and told that Randi has stopped communicating, is shutting down and seems to be in significant pain. While her heart and lungs seem strong, she is being given more medication to try to help her pain and keep her comfortable. This has led to the discussion of signing a DNR. All of us know that Randi never wanted to be in pain.

Carole and Shanna are leaving NH tonight to go to SC for at least the weekend. Maybe some new faces can bring Randi out of where she has gone. Only God knows right now what is happening. Your prayers and love will be helpful to Randi and her family as we gather. Thank you for all of your caring words and thoughts.

We will update as we learn more.
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Randi, Grady and their family needs a miracle, many prayers and some peace right now. And tons of support. This transcends pool.

How about a moratorium on any more negative comments about the man for a while? I know this will be hard for some, but try hard.[/QUOTEI

Please all AZ members stay off Grady's back. He doesn't need it now. He has enough sadness going on in his life w/o any of us adding to it. Johnnyt
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Miracle, please

Thanks for the update Terry. My prayers are with Randi and Grady and their loved ones. This is my small contribution to the upcoming miracle.
 
Here, Here

Johnnyt said:
How about a moratorium on any more negative comments about the man for a while? I know this will be hard for some, but try hard.[/QUOTEI

Please all AZ members stay off Grady's back. He doesn't need it now. He has enough sadness going on in his life w/o any of us adding to it. Johnnyt
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Prayers for Randi,Grady and Family

This is really depressing news to here about anyones family member, my prayers go out to Randi,Grady and family at this time, be strong Grady!


David Harcrow
 
Grady,

My prayers are with you, Randi, and your entire family. If you need anything at all, I'm here.
 
Terry Ardeno said:
Randi, Grady and their family needs a miracle, many prayers and some peace right now. And tons of support. This transcends pool.

How about a moratorium on any more negative comments about the man for a while? I know this will be hard for some, but try hard.
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These words from Terry, could not be more on the mark....my prayers go out as well.


-1PGhost
 
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family Grady..I would put pool on the back burner & spend as much time as ya'll got left together...I know i have alot of regrets when my Mom passed away a few years back..Just wish i could have spent more time with her before she passed.
 
my prayers ask the lord to look over mrs. mathews and grady and his family in these very difficult times.
 
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