[oilgaslb]

So I have read amazingly motivation stories of people who have survived taking these exams through life’s hiccups/stress/deaths. However, I am now faced with the last of those 3 in the family. My grandmother, whom I am VERY close with – although she lives in another state so we don’t see each other often enough – was just diagnosed with small intestine cancer.

We don’t know the details/type/stage/prognosis other than “it’s not good” with the words “spread” and “lymph nodes” thrown in there. The oncologist won’t be able to see her until tomorrow but I am an absolute wreck. I came to my parents to study in quiet and was bombarded by this sudden news and now I can’t stop crying. She is invincible – she looks 20 years younger than she is, and has never had health problems. This just can’t be happening to her.

Long story short…I just can’t imagine how I’ll handle it if her prognosis is as bad as the doctors have implied. Not really expecting answers from everyone but more like I just needed to vent and get my emotions out in words…….

[Tncincy]

Sorry to hear about your Grandma, It's never easy to hear bad news about loved ones from the doctor. I felt really bad when my younger sister was diagnosed with breast cancer. I didn't know how to react, but her strong resilient attitude was even strong for me. She is doing very well, so well that the doctors cut her chemo treatments down by 3. I found that talking about it helps not to worry. So go ahead, express yourself, but remember Grandma IS amazing and strong and WILL handle this with grace. I am sure she would want you to keep studying. Take your moment to regroup, call her, tell her you love her and show her how strong you are and study. Study with a purpose…..Good luck and many prayers for your Grandma.

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader.....time to pass

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

[Tncincy]

Sorry to hear about your Grandma, It's never easy to hear bad news about loved ones from the doctor. I felt really bad when my younger sister was diagnosed with breast cancer. I didn't know how to react, but her strong resilient attitude was even strong for me. She is doing very well, so well that the doctors cut her chemo treatments down by 3. I found that talking about it helps not to worry. So go ahead, express yourself, but remember Grandma IS amazing and strong and WILL handle this with grace. I am sure she would want you to keep studying. Take your moment to regroup, call her, tell her you love her and show her how strong you are and study. Study with a purpose…..Good luck and many prayers for your Grandma.

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader.....time to pass

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

[mla1169]

Take a day or two to process this then buckle down! Your grandmother may have many wonderful years ahead but will likely have some pretty intense treatments to go through in the short term. Make it your mission to fight these exams as hard as you know she'll fight this awful disease. She's going to be a fighter so you have to live up to her 🙂

Praying that the words you've heard are worst case scenario and the oncologist has better news!

FAR- 77
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BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[mla1169]

Take a day or two to process this then buckle down! Your grandmother may have many wonderful years ahead but will likely have some pretty intense treatments to go through in the short term. Make it your mission to fight these exams as hard as you know she'll fight this awful disease. She's going to be a fighter so you have to live up to her 🙂

Praying that the words you've heard are worst case scenario and the oncologist has better news!

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[oilgaslb]

Well she has already stated she would never to chemo or radiation if it ever came down to it. So now it's just a matter of hoping for better news/outcome tomorrow. I will take your suggestions and run with them. Do this for her, pray hard, and hope for the best. Thank you 🙂

[oilgaslb]

Well she has already stated she would never to chemo or radiation if it ever came down to it. So now it's just a matter of hoping for better news/outcome tomorrow. I will take your suggestions and run with them. Do this for her, pray hard, and hope for the best. Thank you 🙂

[Anonymous]

OilGasLB: I am so sorry to hear about your Grandmother. All I can say is do the best you can and work towards passing your remaining three exams. Since you are far away, there is not much you can do but call regularly, put sweet cards in the mail, make trips when you can and pray. I lost both my parents within the last 18 months and I used studying for the CPA exam as my outlet. When I was studying I didn't have to think about their treatments or how much time we really had. Concentrate on how wonderful it will be to call her up and tell her you passed and you will be a CPA! She loves you and wants you to succeed.

The days ahead will be full of emotions so take one day at a time. I am thinking about you during this difficult time. *hugs*

[Anonymous]

OilGasLB: I am so sorry to hear about your Grandmother. All I can say is do the best you can and work towards passing your remaining three exams. Since you are far away, there is not much you can do but call regularly, put sweet cards in the mail, make trips when you can and pray. I lost both my parents within the last 18 months and I used studying for the CPA exam as my outlet. When I was studying I didn't have to think about their treatments or how much time we really had. Concentrate on how wonderful it will be to call her up and tell her you passed and you will be a CPA! She loves you and wants you to succeed.

The days ahead will be full of emotions so take one day at a time. I am thinking about you during this difficult time. *hugs*

[teeteenounouche]

Sending positive prayers to your grandmother…she will be uplifted with love 🙂

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[teeteenounouche]

Sending positive prayers to your grandmother…she will be uplifted with love 🙂

Florida:
AUD: 73, 81! Thank you Lord!
BEC: 73, 77! Thank you Lord! and WTB
REG: 71, 82! Thank you Lord! and A71
FAR: 72, 78! Thank you God and my Mommy in Heaven!

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[megasaurus]

Send good thoughts and prayers your way!

[megasaurus]

Send good thoughts and prayers your way!

[Zackrampage]

Wishing prayers to you and your family. Been there. Hope things improve.

FAR - 62 , End of aug 2015
BEC - 67, 67
AUD - TBD
REG - TBD

[Zackrampage]

Wishing prayers to you and your family. Been there. Hope things improve.

FAR - 62 , End of aug 2015
BEC - 67, 67
AUD - TBD
REG - TBD

[mystical guy]

I was deeply hurt when both my grandparents died, mother's side, as they were both like parents to me. A cousin got diagnosed with cancer and ended up dying later. Brother diagnosed with diabetes, another one struggled with alcoholism. Those were just the tip of the iceberg. As hard as this sounds, I decided that feeling down wasn't going to help anyone. I did what I could to help but I also focused on moving on with life. It's easier said than done but you have to keep going.

CPA - Since 2015
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CIA - Passed 2015

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