Have been 'missing' for awhile....

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Registered: 04-09-1999
Have been 'missing' for awhile....
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Fri, 08-08-2003 - 9:23pm
Has been a difficult couple of weeks here...dh was told he has prostate cancer. This is a man who has diabetes, High BP, high Ch, has had a stroke, has RA, and for the most part is positive. Now this...We have been a bit down around here. He is going in in Sept and have the prostate gland removed. Actually we are both doing better...after the first evening...he was sad, angry, depressed...Finally told him..after tonight NO MORE...we will deal with this and get it behind us. He also talked to a co worker who had his removed 4 years ago and he was real positive...That helped

So have been hibernating trying to deal with it myself...

More bad news...Ds in Iraq will probably be there 10-12 months. He is taking it hard but have been trying to keep his spirits up too.

So has been a couple of trying weeks

Hugs

RJ


 


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 08-09-2003 - 5:27pm
Rj well you have had a pretty bad couple of weeks my friend. I am so glad you finally came here and told us about it. I will be sending those angels to watch over you and your dh and well as you son. This will soon all just be a bad memory. Please keep us informed.

Lots of Hugs and Love

Mary

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Registered: 04-09-1999
Sun, 08-10-2003 - 9:24am
Thanks Rain...Yes he would be interested in some support. could you ask your friend for more information? Thanks!

Hugs

RJ


 


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Registered: 04-09-1999
Sun, 08-10-2003 - 9:29am
Thanks Darby, We know it is a 'better' cancer to have but still a shock! Trusting all will go well!

Thanks for your concern about ds...I worry, think, and agonize about him on a daily basis!

I'm sure a package would be appriciated! Thanks for all you do!

Hugs

RJ


 


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Registered: 04-09-1999
Sun, 08-10-2003 - 9:30am
Barb, Thanks! And welcome to a great board and group of ladies! Looking forward to getting to know you better!

Hugs

RJ


 


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Sun, 08-10-2003 - 9:33am
Thanks, friend...I need tons of positive messages at this time about both dh and ds...I can think of plenty of doom and gloom! Need the ray of sunshine!

Hugs

RJ


 


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Registered: 04-09-1999
Sun, 08-10-2003 - 9:37am
Many Thanks, Cindy! Need all the positive 'vibes' I and anyone else can muster! I know in my heart we WILL get throught this! Prayers for your ds!

Hugs

RJ


 


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Registered: 04-09-1999
Sun, 08-10-2003 - 9:41am
Many Thanks, Pam! You of all people know about surviving adversity! I appriciate the compassion and understanding...It means soooo much! And yes, we/I will stay positive about both situations!

Many Hugs!

RJ


 


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Registered: 04-09-1999
Sun, 08-10-2003 - 9:46am
Mindy, Thanks for your caring words...I'm not sure if I am strong or positive(I try) just know that you have to do what you have to do to survive! It does help to have the support from all you gals! I'm very grateful!

Hugs

RJ


 


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Registered: 04-09-1999
Sun, 08-10-2003 - 9:50am
Red, Yes I do find comfort from everyone here! It means a lot to know so many are praying for both my guys!

Hugs

RJ

How are you doing?


 


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Registered: 04-09-1999
Sun, 08-10-2003 - 9:58am
Kay, many thanks for the kind words! I try to stay positive for him and I think he is staying positive for me...guess that's the way it works. It really does help to know that there is much concern and caring coming our way!

We try to keep ds's spirits up too..with prayer, letters, packages, and emails..I know this too shall pass and he will be home with his little family!

Thanks for the love and concern from you both!

Hugs

RJ