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Post by billhammond on Jul 25, 2015 6:15:21 GMT -5
Has anyone heard a thing of his situation? I am so very concerned.
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Post by dickt on Jul 25, 2015 6:36:13 GMT -5
Last week I developed a fever on top of my other symptoms so we went to the ER. They kept me until Sunday night when we insisted on going home so as not to miss my Monday CT scan and Dr visit. At that visit it was confirmed that it was my worsening cancer. Verdict was weeks to months so we are focussing on hospice care although they will do radiation on the hip bone lesion which grew very quickly. He is worried it will break and said not to carry anything bigger than a loaf of bread. Living on Percocet and smoothies. This is really hard on my wife but she is taking good care of me. Today we are gathering the Clan. Believe it or not next Saturday we are hosting a jam at the house
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Post by fauxmaha on Jul 25, 2015 6:46:33 GMT -5
Bless you, Dick. You are an inspiration.
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Post by billhammond on Jul 25, 2015 6:48:14 GMT -5
Dammit, dammit, dammit. You are such a fine man, in so many ways -- this just seems so wrong. How I wish I could jam with you and the gang in a week. How we ALL wish we could. Love and hugs, my brother.
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Post by coachdoc on Jul 25, 2015 7:10:26 GMT -5
You are an inspiration. Here's hoping for comfort and surrounding love and music.
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Post by majorminor on Jul 25, 2015 7:25:57 GMT -5
Thoughts and prayers headed your way Dick. If there is anything we can do just ask.
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Post by Tamarack on Jul 25, 2015 7:26:29 GMT -5
Good thoughts, prayers, and peace winging their way to Virginia.
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Post by Village Idiot on Jul 25, 2015 7:29:43 GMT -5
I'm so glad you made it to Iowa last year, Dick. It was a pleasure to meet you.
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Post by Doug on Jul 25, 2015 8:01:17 GMT -5
What Todd said.
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Post by drlj on Jul 25, 2015 8:17:02 GMT -5
Barb and I have you in our prayers, Dick. You are in our thoughts every day.
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Post by theevan on Jul 25, 2015 8:41:56 GMT -5
Love thoughts and prayers
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Post by gbacklin on Jul 25, 2015 8:54:42 GMT -5
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Post by Marshall on Jul 25, 2015 9:03:08 GMT -5
**sigh**
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.
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Post by godotwaits on Jul 25, 2015 9:20:54 GMT -5
What Marshall said.
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Post by Tim Alexander (fmrly. Camalex) on Jul 25, 2015 9:32:32 GMT -5
I am so sorry Dick. I have no better words other than be strong and love your family. My prayers are with you and you family.
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Post by Chesapeake on Jul 25, 2015 9:50:46 GMT -5
You truly are an inspiration, Dick. All my best wishes.
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Post by AlanC on Jul 25, 2015 9:52:10 GMT -5
I can only hope to be as brave as you when my time comes. I was touched at your concern for your wife. You have my deepest respect. Alan
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Post by Rob Hanesworth on Jul 25, 2015 9:56:10 GMT -5
Our prayers are with you and you family. Peace, my friend. Like others, so glad you made it to Iowa last year.
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Post by epaul on Jul 25, 2015 12:32:54 GMT -5
Damn!
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Post by TKennedy on Jul 25, 2015 13:24:20 GMT -5
Sorry we never got to meet Dick. Wait, if I am a good boy we probably will. I admire you greatly, you have been a real inspiration. You will remain surrounded by love.
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