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COMSUBBBS
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Location: Alexandria, Virginia | Subject: Damn Cancer....I can't seem to get away from the stuff
Lost my dear Mother at nine, April 6, 1950...She was 38...breast cancer...the damn stuff took two years and took her an inch at a time. My Dad died of cancer in January of 67...general cancer spread rapidly through his body via his lymph system....My little blue eyed Norwegian contracted ovarian cancer and left me, December of 05....And today, a dear friend called me to tell me that a biopsy of a large growth in her right breast showed her to have what may well be a life ending advanced cancer. This lady is a dear sweet family friend...she's an old maid age 74...has no family and lives on a meager retirement. I told her that I am a great care provider and if necessary I can put her up and care for her...take her to her appointments, read a book and wait for her then bring her home like I did with Solveig. Hey, I've had excellent training and in the world I live in, that's what friends do for dear friends. Gil...er make that Reverend Raynor...she desperately needs your prayers....and that goes for the rest of you...She is deeply religeous and I'm sure God must listen to prayers for her. Her name is Miss Doris Faber. Thanks to all of you. DEX |
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COMSUBBBS
Posts: 2540
Location: Wappingers Falls, NY | Subject: RE: Damn Cancer....I can't seem to get away from the stuff
Dex, please know that she will be in our prayers. I, too, lost my Dad to cancer...pancreatic...in Oct. of '99. They gave him 6 weeks without having chemo...so he did the chemo, lived long enough to see my daughter graduate HS and help me celebrate my birthday. He and my Mom had celebrated 48 years of marriage that year...
and no, I have no problem with anyone knowing my age...I'm just a crusty old broad! |
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Great Sage of the Sea
Posts: 879
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It's a bastard of a disease..isn't it.
Your friend is in my and my family's prayers... |
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COMSUBBBS
Posts: 6180
Location: Summerville, SC | Subject: RE: Damn Cancer....I can't seem to get away from the stuff
Prayers are there, Dex.
I know what you mean about the disease. Both of my parents were taken with it and a few other relatives and friends. When you catch it yourself it is, without saying, a real bummer. My leukemia is just sitting there, not getting worse nor getting better. It does weigh on your mind at times as to when it just might decide to take off and run its course.
Faith in our Creator is the comfort needed. |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 1854
Location: Boydton, Virginia | Subject: RE: Damn Cancer....I can't seem to get away from the stuff
A damn insideous disease, indeed. It must be taking its toll in every family in US. Persoanlly, I lost my Dad and older brother. My wife lost her mother, father, brother and sister (all lung disease, all heavy smokers). Lucky for me, this hard-headed woman I married forced me to quit smoking shortly after we married 41 years ago. My heart and prayers go out to your friend. May God hold her in his loving arms.
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Great Sage of the Sea
Posts: 602
Location: Visalia, Ca. | Subject: RE: Damn Cancer....I can't seem to get away from the stuff
No, you can't ..... the longer we live, the more likely it is to find us.
Dex, like you, I have been through it, with my Mother, who died in April after 3 years with colon cancer.
That you are willing to go through it again with this lady, speaks volumes about both you and her.
Rest assured that GOD is watching over both of you, and whatever the outcome, HE will be there for you.
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Master and Commander
Posts: 1466
Location: NE Florida | Subject: RE: Damn Cancer....I can't seem to get away from the stuff
Will do, Dex.
My own cancer seems to be under control right now, so I can really empathize with those who are worse off.
Best wishes to Doris and yourself. You're an inspiration to us all by volunteering to go at it again.
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Great Sage of the Sea
Posts: 566
Location: Inyokern, Ca. | Subject: RE: Damn Cancer....I can't seem to get away from the stuff
Prayers for hope and strength, on their way.
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WWII Sub Vet
Posts: 135
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Well, I guess I'm right in there too. Lost a kidney to Cancer last September. I'm down to one good ear, one Kidney, and no Gall Bladder. An overhauled Main Pump (Six bypasses) and one TURP. Not counting the Spurs or Knee stuff.
Also I am now limited to a wheelchair.
BUT I'M STILL GOING.
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Master and Commander
Posts: 1405
Location: Houston, TX (Best state in the US) | Subject: RE: Damn Cancer....I can't seem to get away from the stuff
Well, Ron, you are such a crusty old bastard who had screwed over the Imperial Japanese gummint, I suspect you will live long enough to piss on the graves of all those pricks who had the misfortune to underestimate the patriotism of your shipmates....................
Thanks for your heroic service, Ron..... But for you, we may not have been able to decide whether we want McCain or Obama.....
but we can choose, can't we?
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