I need prayers and support

[sonicmojo]

Continuing my prayers for your brother. I second the support group idea. The other experiences shared in that setting might give you some helpful knowledge as you navigate the tough journey with your brother.

[cbass]

Been praying for you guys.Sorry to here the bad news.All I can say is My Dad was diagnosed with a rare aggressive cancer.In 1975 like 9 people had it 8 were dead before the end of the year..He was told to get his shit in order and go home and die.He lived for another 25 years and went through surgery and chemo every few years when it returned.He didn't have an organ in his body thta wasn't hacked on or removed.It might be a long shot but there is always a chance.

[passfan]

Thanks for the encouragement. Cbass are you still looking for a couple of p90's ?

[cbass]

Thanks for the encouragement. Cbass are you still looking for a couple of p90's ?

Sonicmojo hooked me up but I haven't tried em out yet.Hell I don't even have the body routed for them yet.I guess need to make a new neck .I dropped the one I made and the trussrod pushed the skunk stripe out at the nut end.I f'd up the headstock anyway when I was making it.

[LeftyStrat]

Been praying for you guys.Sorry to here the bad news.All I can say is My Dad was diagnosed with a rare aggressive cancer.In 1975 like 9 people had it 8 were dead before the end of the year..He was told to get his shit in order and go home and die.He lived for another 25 years and went through surgery and chemo every few years when it returned.He didn't have an organ in his body thta wasn't hacked on or removed.It might be a long shot but there is always a chance.

I debated about posting this. First, I don't want to derail passfan's thread, second, I don't want you guys to think I am some hippy dippy space cadet. But cbass, your post sparked a special memory of mine, and passfan, maybe this can be of use to you or your brother.

In my twenties, the company I worked for at the time sent me and this crazy french guy I was friends with to a programming conference in Long Beach, CA. We decided to take two weeks after the conference to explore California.

It was a bizarre north south crisscross we did. LA to Joshua Tree to Death Valley (including this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marta_Becket) to Sequoia National Forest (where we pitched a tent in three feet of snow only a day after being in the hot desert), and finally Yosemite.

It was April, so it wasn't crowded. Christophe wanted to hike to the top of some peak, I don't remember which. Along the way we came upon this beautiful small lake. Fish jumping, turtles sunning on logs, with a backdrop of snow capped mountains. I told Christophe I wasn't going any further. He went on.

I sat down on a log. And I just sat there for a very long time, without a thought in my head. An incredible sense of peace came over me. Nothing needed to be done. Nothing needed fixing. That lake was perfect in every way, and the turtles and fish knew it. And now I knew it.

Eventually, a thought came to me that if a doctor ever told me I only had months to live, I would come sit beside this lake, and that would be enough.

Eventually I walked back to the ranger station, and was looking over the books. Starting reading the history of Yosemite only to learn the first superintendent of the park was a man that doctors had told he only had three months to live. He took the job thinking it would be a beautiful place to die.

And subsequently lived another thirty years.

I almost passed out when I read that. Somehow, I feel I connected with his spirit. I literally started crying.

I know I sat with him at that lake.

At the end of the day, all the wealth in the world is meaningless. All my best memories are of love and friendship, and experiencing nature. Being in the now increases your chances of catching all those wonderful moments.

[passfan]

Ron finished his first round of chemo today. He is burning up and has the room t stat set at 60 degrees and is still wearing a cold washcloth on his brow. He now goes into a 2 or 3 week period of rest while his cells start to regenerate and multiply again and depending , a round 2 and or 3. He is very weakened because they just started feeding again less than a week ago and has finally started going number 2 again. Unfortunately, your dignity is the first thing out the window and it seems he really doesnt care. He said it would be impossible to fight without all the love and support and family. His immediate goal is to come home. He hates the hospital. I am fortunate I am 5 minutes away. Thanks for all the encouragement.

[Colossal]

Thanks for the update, been wondering how it's all been going. Sending good vibes your way...

[John_P_WI]

Yes, thanks for the update. I have gone through similar with siblings, believe me, your continued support is paramount. Continued support from us at TAG and may the future be positive.

[LeftyStrat]

Good to hear he's over the first stage. Our thoughts are with him.

[Reeltarded]

The toughest part for me would be showing up. Hat's off.

If he making jokes about heating coffee and burritos yet?

[Structo]

Yeah, chemo is a very nasty business.

I don't know if I would have the strength to go through it.


Still prayin' for your bro passfan.

[passfan]

Well Ron is ready for round 2 of the chemo but a blood clot has his leg swelled up as big as a watermelon. They were giving him anti coagulants to bust the clot but his cancer ravaged organs have all started leaking. They are now trying to dissolve the clot by going in and giving it a hydro treatment with some powerful stuff. They got 70% of it before they had to stop. They are going to try to finish the job today. If not be could lose his leg.

[xtian]

Puts my troubles in perspective. God bless.

[Zippy]

Whew, that's gut-wrenching stuff, passfan.

Thanks for sharing this and thank you for being there.

[Structo]

We are praying that he continues to progress in his treatment and that the blood clot will disappear.

And for complete remission of this cancer.

Amen.