My sil and my dd are going through alot

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Registered: 03-19-2003
My sil and my dd are going through alot
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Sat, 12-08-2007 - 8:59am

My sil's Father had his splean removed 2 yrs ago due to Cancer.    He had recovered nicely and they said it was contained.  He has been back to work and looking great.  Gained weight back and actually looks better than he has in years.  Then this past week, my dd received a call stating that he had some tests and the diagnosis was Hodgkins lymphomia Stage 4.


I am so upset.   I don't understand why they didn't find this before.   I mean my gosh, you don't go from Stage 1 to Stage 4 overnight!!!  He has been visiting the doctor every 3 months for 2 yrs.


I guess you can tell I am upset.   This man is a very close friend of my dh and myself.   In fact we introduced our kids to each other.   The first time they met........nope no sparks.   But then after my dd finished college she was out clubing with my son and saw him across the floor and he asked her to dance and that was it.  I have known my sil's father for over 20 yrs.   His wife passed a little over 10 yrs ago from cancer.     His youngest son graduates from high school this year and is going to play football for Tulane.   Oh pring we all went to a fishing resort.   At least my sil will have that wonderful memory of spending time with Dad.   During Hurricane Rita, my dd and sil had to take Dad in as he had no place to live after the storm.   I am so glad my dd was able to do it even though she had no electricity and only half of a house.  It was precious time spent with him that they will never forget.  Nor will my grandson forget.


So hoping doctors can get a hold of this even if it is stage 4.  He is going to travel to the LSU or Tulane Medical centers as we live in a small area and they are better equipped. 


I so hope he will kick this junk in the rear and be able to see his son play ball.


Sorry to dump this all on you guys.   I just had to get it out of my system. 


So if you have some extra prayers, some are needed here.


Hugs


Philly

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Hope everyone has a great Summer!

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Registered: 05-08-2003
Sat, 12-08-2007 - 1:13pm

Philly,


I'm sorry you all have received this news.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sat, 12-08-2007 - 6:03pm

Oh Philly,


I'm so sorry to hear of the sad news.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 12-09-2007 - 1:54pm

It truly is sad but not surprising in our area.

Hope everyone has a great Summer!

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Sun, 12-09-2007 - 2:06pm

(((((((((Suzanne)))))))))))


Thank you so much for your prayers.

Hope everyone has a great Summer!

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Registered: 12-09-2003
Sun, 12-09-2007 - 7:41pm

Oh Philly was passing by today .. so sorry to read this.

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Registered: 05-08-2003
Sun, 12-09-2007 - 9:11pm

Philly,


Just to add my "amen" to your advice to plan vacations, etc.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 12-09-2007 - 11:25pm

Hi


I haven't seen you around for awhile so things must be doing just fine down under!!!

Hope everyone has a great Summer!

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Sun, 12-09-2007 - 11:36pm

That is great news that she is able to go on holidays.

Hope everyone has a great Summer!

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Registered: 12-09-2003
Mon, 12-10-2007 - 12:00am

Hey Philly ..

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 12-10-2007 - 10:33am

Hi Philly,


I know what you mean about all the prayers being sent up.