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Thread: 17 Months-cancer fight

  1. 05-09-2013, 10:20 PM #1
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    17 Months-cancer fight

    Well its been that long now, 9 weeks now I had the bottom lob taken out, 10 days in hosp. out now 7 weeks, went back 6 weeks ago and told Doc. the pain was horrible, put me on one pill ever 8 hrs. for nerve endings and can take 2 moriphone now ever 2 hrs. That works fine, sleep alot, doc got on me about lifting a gun of the rack,said if I tore the stamples lose and ruputor I would be a alot of troubles. Ever morning my lungs are filled up and dont need a clock to get up.. I pulled a few weeds 2 days ago and pain is bad again and I am trying to get off the dope, I can run the TV fipper good now, lost 20 lbs. in 2 weeks, cant gain it back. Ribs sore yet. I go in next week to start chemo to kill the cancer in the other lung, Doc said no more surgey, said they lost me once and didnt figure I would come back again. The good lord
    said twice afterwords it wasnt my time yet. I bought me a M1A to look forward to now and make it right with the lord. You dont know how your prayers have help, a few more for the chemo to work will be appritaced, Thank- you guys, Joe
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  2. 05-09-2013, 10:29 PM #2
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    You'll be in my prayers, Joe. Good luck getting off the dope if you can, it doesn't agree with some folks. Fight the good fight with the chemo, that M1A sounds like fun and you need to get better to find out.
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  3. 05-09-2013, 10:35 PM #3
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    You are an inspiration. Your strength is to be admired. You deserve any and all prayers we can give you. I will be praying for you every chance I get. Your Brother in Christ John.
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    Joe, best wishes and may God keep you in His good graces. Frank
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    You have never been very far from our thoughts and prayers since we found out about your trouble, and you will continue to remain a priority! Good luck with the chemo and may God bless.
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    Prayers are incoming! I have faith that you will fire that M1A. AND, we better get a full range report!

    Best of luck and keep the spirits high!
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    Joe,
    We're still pullin' for 'ya, and prayin' for 'ya. Adding a request for the Lord to ease your pain some!


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    My prayers for you, Joe.
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  10. 05-10-2013, 12:41 PM #10
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    Hang in there. Pain meds are good if you need them.
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  11. 05-10-2013, 12:48 PM #11
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    Joe - Prayin for Ya. Plenty of shootin in your future.
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    Hang in there Joe! I too have faith that you will get to shoot that M1A. Take all your meds and follow the Dr's advice! The Lord and the Dr's. will get you through this.
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    Will say a few more prayers for you, but it sounds like you have set your goal and will keep fighting towards it! Good luck, you will be in my thoughts as a Cast Boolit Brother, and if i could come over and pull those weeds for you i would. Prayers for you from our lips to His ears friend!
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    Best of thoughts & wishes for you Joe, and Prayers are always for your return to health and a complete recovery.

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    Joe:
    Prayers for you from your neighbor in the next state. Your strength and courage really are an inspiration. And by the way - I really enjoy shooting my own M1A. It's a fine rifle and you've set your sights on a great objective with your determination to shoot yours. Hang tough and keep up the fight. I'm looking forward to reading your posts about how that M1A performs.
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  16. 05-10-2013, 03:14 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by olaf455 View Post
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    Ditto for me Joe.
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    Prayers sent , hang in there Joe.
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    Found out three days ago my father is starting down the path you are already traveling except they said surgery was not an option. Needless to say I will add you my daily prayers.
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    Joe
    I'm a two time survivor now. I was finally declared that everything is "normal" (12 April 2013) since being diagnosed in Mar 2011. Some fights are harder then others, but remember you are NOT ALONE! There are brothers and sisters who have gone down this path, and made it. And there are brothers and sisters out there who will help carry the load. I received a lot of knee power that was sent my way. And I see a lot going your way as well. I'm sending you some myself. Hang in there. Remember the trail of a thousand foot steps, starts with the first, and continues one after the other.
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    It is good to hear from you Joe. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
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