In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.
Reprieve
nord
Member Posts: 6,106 ✭
Thank you all so much for the prayers and kind words. Today was rough to say the least as chemo ended over a month ago and I had no idea of where this road would lead. Then a CAT Scan last Thursday and only learning the results this afternoon.
All the literature and all my doctors have indicated that survival after diagnosis for my cancer is about fourteen months. I was diagnosed six months ago. Today I was informed that my blood work is normalizing. My PSA continues to drop, my tumors are either static or decreasing, and my lymph nodes have returned to normal. None of this should be.
To Mike in particular and to others here who suffer I wish you to know that there are things that cannot be explained. I should by rights be on heavy drugs and be a physical wreck. Instead I'm on no drugs at all and my physical condition is rapidly improving. I pray for such unexpected results for all those who suffer.
Happy Thanksgiving to all and God Bless.
LIVE!
All the literature and all my doctors have indicated that survival after diagnosis for my cancer is about fourteen months. I was diagnosed six months ago. Today I was informed that my blood work is normalizing. My PSA continues to drop, my tumors are either static or decreasing, and my lymph nodes have returned to normal. None of this should be.
To Mike in particular and to others here who suffer I wish you to know that there are things that cannot be explained. I should by rights be on heavy drugs and be a physical wreck. Instead I'm on no drugs at all and my physical condition is rapidly improving. I pray for such unexpected results for all those who suffer.
Happy Thanksgiving to all and God Bless.
LIVE!
Comments
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
Happy Thanksgiving.
Soli Deo Gloria
Thanks for letting us know.
I'm a believer in miracles too.
Suicide? Are there any of us who haven't at least considered the option? Are there any of us who wouldn't understand? I know I made preparations for the possibility I could not face another day and my trip has been nothing compared to yours.
My reprieve? I have to wonder if there isn't a purpose. How is it that my biggest complaint right now is the hormone injection they gave me in my "*" yesterday. It hurts a little. (I'm currently playing for sympathy from my wife and getting none.[:o)]) Not getting sympathy is a blessing as it means that she knows I'm okay and she doesn't have to hurt for me.
While I was waiting for the infusion yesterday there was a gentleman about to ring the bell. Truthfully he looked like hell warmed over. All I could do is hug him and turn away to hide my tears. I know how he must hurt and how he must stare into the mirror in disbelief at the wreck of a man staring back. I pray a victory for him but I know at a cost beyond words.
Your girls? We all understand that my condition is temporary barring a miracle. But then just being here is a miracle, not to mention the fact that my body has somehow responded to this disease and has at least fought it to a draw for the time being. Maybe I've even won a little ground. If it would be of any help or comfort to your girls I'd make the effort to visit them. Right now I'm all the things I shouldn't be and perhaps I could give them at least a little hope.
Tell your girls that there are victories. Every day they defy the monster is a victory. Every time they prove their doctors wrong and beat the monster back is a victory. And they need to know that there is that outside chance that they'll beat the monster to his death and not theirs. And if the monster kills their body, they need to know that their courage and strength will always set them above those who haven't suffered.
Most of all let your girls know that there are so many of us hurting for them and that they're in our thoughts and prayers constantly. One other thing... Share with them what I shared with all here... LIVE! I've never had such a profound command delivered to me in just one word.
God Bless,
Dori & I Are So Happy For You
As We Pray For all of Our Friends here On GB.
Guys This Man Is What I Consider a Real Friend
He Has been here To our Home on Several Occasions To See Merle Not me HAHA
Last Time We Were Blessed With His Wife (Joyce) presence
She is A Great Lady Very Nice.
We have been invited Several Times To their Home
Unfortunately We have Not Made it there As Of yet But Will Soon.
If you get the Chance To Meet them Do it
It Will Enhance Your Life.
Woody & Dori
Ros