Crossing the Caring Bridge - A Journey of Hope and Despair
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (643 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1502859416 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 242 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
All tumors are different. In her raw yet inspiring memoir, she details the treatment plan and her husband’s response to it, as well as her own experience as his caregiver, in the hope that sharing their story will offer comfort to others in similar circumstances.. Shelly Flammia Greer thought the summer of 2010 would be the glorious beginning to the rest of her life with Phil, her husband of nearly forty years. When Shelly realized she was not alone in her observations, she knew Phil needed to see a doctor—a visit that revealed he was terminally ill with a glioblastoma multiforme.What Shelly soon learned was that the diagnosis would bring more questions than answers. From the moment the malignant tumor entered Phil’s brain, Shelly began losing the husband she knew and loved—but that didn’t stop her from fighting alongside him with every breath he had left.Crossing the Caring Bridge is Shelly’s candid account of loving and living with someone who is battling for his life. But after settling into early retirement, she began noticing changes in his behavior. Soon other family members and friends took notice as well. And just as every person is unique, so is each person’s journey through illness
In 2010, she accepted an early retirement package from her employer of nineteen years, GlaxoSmithKline, just months before her husband, Phil, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.Crossing the Caring Bridge: A Journey of Hope and Despair is Greer’s first book, a memoir she wrote as a means of catharsis after her husband lost his eighteen-month battle with a glioblastoma multiforme.. She earned a BS in health education from the University of North Carolina and worked in a variety of health-related positions for many years. About the AuthorShelly Flammia Greer lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is the mother of two daughters and
She earned a BS in health education from the University of North Carolina and worked in a variety of health-related positions for many years. Shelly Flammia Greer lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is the mother of two daughters and the grandmother of eight. In 2010, she accepted an early retirement package from her employer of nineteen years, GlaxoSmithKline, just months before her
It almost feels as if the author, Shelly Flammia It almost feels as if the author, Shelly Flammia Greer, opens the front door of her home and warmly invites readers in her living room.Shelly shares the intimate story of the highs, lows, despair and hope she and her family experienced when her husband Phil was diagnosed wih the most lethal type of brain tumor, a glioblastoma multiforme. It is an authentic and vivid account of the daily roller coaster the Greer family lived during the 18 months from her precious Phil's d. "I must begin by saying that I know and love the author and her family" according to Kathryn Rogers. I must begin by saying that I know and love the author and her family. It was so touching to read her book and be allowed into such intimate moments of her life. The author has a gift for writing that draws the reader in. I could not put it down and finished in one day. I hope, as the author hopes, that this book will bring comfort to any who may find themselves walking this caregiver journey.. Heartfelt Story Theresa from Greer SC My brother was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme in June 2014. I purchased this book to better understand what we are facing as this terrible disease continues to take over his body. What powerful heartwarming book Mrs. Greer has written. The strength this woman has with taking care of her beloved husband you can't help but cry along with her. Thank you for sharing you private moments about your beloved husband. I pray for continued peace for you and your family.