Jeff Head’s cancer condition now diagnosed as Terminal
Posted on 11/02/2016 5:43:31 PM PDT by Squantos
Edited on 11/02/2016 8:27:00 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Jeff Head’s cancer condition now diagnosed as Terminal
As many of you may know, Freeper Jeff Head, a long time member of our forum, was diagnosed six years ago with malignant bone cancer callled Chordoma. It is very rare and and was fond in his lower back and his Sacrum. He had to undergo multiple major spine surgeries, then months of rehab, followed by radiation treatment.
A complete summary of his experiences can be found on-line here:
My Experience with Sacral Chrordoma
Here is the original thread on Free Republic regarding Jeff’s condition as members of the forum joined together in praying for him and his family starting in 2010. It can be found here:
Jeff Head has been Diagnosed with Malignant Bone Cancer
Jeff was asked by MD Anderson to give a presentation about his experience five years ago, before the cancer began showing signs of returning:
Jeff Head’s Presentation at MD Anderson Spine and Brain Cancer Conference
Now, sadly, the cancer has returned recently and is now in his liver, his right pectorial muscle, four places in his skin, and three more places in his Lumbar and Thoracic Spine.
Jeff spent two more months in Houston in May, June, and July with more surgery and more radiation. Dispite these efforts, his condition has now been diagnosed as terminal.
This is forcing Jeff to take an early medical retirement at work, several years before he otherwise would have been prepared to do so financially.
He has submitted his paperwork to the government (Jeff works for the Bureau of Reclamation that builds and maintains hydro-electic and irrigation dams out west).
His problem is that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) can take anywhere from 6-12 months to render a decision and Jeff must go on sick leave while he awaits their decision.
When his own leave runs out, he will have to be on leave without pay.
So, for any of you Freepers who work for any agency of the government, you can help Jeff out by sharing any Use-or-Lose leave you may have.
Here is the OPM Form that any US Government employee can download and fill out to do this:
Government Form for Leave Share to Jeff by Government employees
Once filled out, please mail it to:
Gloria San Nicolas
Human Resources
Stop Code: PN1436
or, you could also fax it to:
Gloria San Nicolas
(208) 378-5023
Jeff is a patriot and good Christian man, father, and grandfather who has personally been involved with many activities against our ever more burdensome government, including in Washington, DC, Jarbidge, Nevada, and Klamath Falls, Oregon. He documented his experiences in Klamath which is available in trade paperback or as an e-book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online outlets...or you can download a free pdf file of it for for free here
Jeff also wrote a five book series about America, a fictional story about the US being attacked by various nations who take advantage of our own current trends. This book is filled with teachings about the Constitution and how the US can prevail if we will simply turn to our roots and foundational, Christian principles. It is called, “The Dragon’s Fury: World War Against America and the West.”
That book is also available in hardback, trade paperback, and ebook form, and is also available for free at the link just mentioned above as a PDF file.
For anyone, particularly non-governmental individuals who cannot share leave, a PayPal fund for Jeff’s family has also been set up to help with his family as his retirement is being seriously impacted by this.
Click Here to Donate to Jeff's FundAny amount, down to dimes and nickels, would be gratefully, and thankfully accepted.
You can contribute to that fund by simply clicking on tbanner above and following the directions there. Jeff knows that some may have an issue with PayPal...Jeff indicates that that is fine, he has used PayPal for years without issue, but each should follow the dictates of their own conscience.
At any rate, we know that Jeff and his family would be most grateful for your prayers, thoughts, and any help you may be able to give. He has been willing over the years to give of his time and help others freely and believes firmly that all of this is in God’s hands and that in the end, God’s will shall prevail.
Jeff has made it clear in any case that he does not want anyone either with their leave or their funds, to contribute anything that would put their own leave or finances in any kind of jeopardy. Jeff believes he has already been the recipient of so much.
Anyhow, that is the extent of Jeff’s current condition.
May God in Heaven continue to bless Jeff as he goes through this very painful experience, and may God bless each of you, and our nation at this critical juncture, that we as a people may turn to Him and work our hearts out for the right.
We will keep this thread up-to-date on Jeff’s condition.
He has indicated that depending on how agressive the tumors in his liver and chest are, he could have anywhere from months to longer, perhaps even a year or two, with decining health throughout.
Anyone can read a lot of what Jeff has wriutten over the years at:
He has asked his wife to keep that site up as long as she can possibly do so, and has often commented on how he, a hay seed kid, from a ranch in Texas, could ever receive millions of hits as his site has done.
So sorry to hear of your troubles, TSR. It hasn't appeared to deter you from your entertaining and informative correspondence for so many of us here. God bless you and comfort you, and bring healing and renewal to your mom, and of course Divine Healing for Jeff.
Thank you all for all of you fith, kind words, thoe who are sharing leave with me so that I and my fmily van get through until whenever OPM renders a decision on my condition...and those who have donated funds to help myself and my family.
It is humbling and seomthing I wish I did not have to need.
But life sometimes does not turn as we expect it.
Each day is in GOd’s hand. We must do all we can while we can.
I hope to have a good day today...last night was not so easy.
With God’s will I will be able to last long enough to see the New Year, and a great tender mercy for me would be to see the birth of our 12th grand child now in May.
I am not sure about that one...but as I say, it is all in God’s hands.
I know this. The truths and fundamental rprinciples upon which this nation is founded will not die. They cannot. They are fundamental truths and there are tens of millions who know of them, who appreciate them, and who have taught them to their own.
God in HEaven will support us and He will stand with those who fight for His truth.
I believe this with all my heart.
We may have set backs. All of us may not survive. But I believe with all my heart that come the day when Christ himself returns to this earth that the stars and stripes will be fklying, and the Constitution will still stand.
Perhaps they will be tattered...and perhaps great difficulty will have passed in keeping them in place...but I believe this with all my heart.
GOd bless you all...and I will continue to post as long as I can...both here and on Facebook and elsewhere.
Again...God bless you all. I look on many of you as brothers...brothers in this fight and brothers in Christ.
Our enemies do not understand this or what it means...or the power it wields.
Go’ds speed!
May God bless you abundantly at this
time of deep love, refection and gradual leavetaking, Jeff.
Fortunately for your friends and family,
they can rest assured that you are a devoted servant of our loving God,
and that you will be received with joy and celebration in the next realm.
Your contributions on FR have been unique and inspiring,
and I speak for many when I say thank you, Jeff.
Live each day on the wings of prayers, as many will be
offered for you from us all over the country.
In Jesus' Name,
Amen.
If the donation link gets fixed can it be added to the title?
Will hope for a miracle.
God bless you and keep you strong and courageous in this, the biggest fight of your life!
Can a gofundme page be set up for those of us that don’t use paypal?
Amen!
God Bless you
Adding my prayers for you and your family.
I will check buddy ...... good idea.
Jeff, I’m so terribly saddened to hear this. Please know that my family and I will be praying for you daily, good buddy. And please keep us posted.
Peace. Trust in the Lord and lean not unto thine own
understanding; in all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall
direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes; fear the
Lord and depart from evil. It shall be health unto thy navel
and marrow unto thy bones. (Holy Bible)
I will do so, JH2. Know that I ave the greatest of respect for you and all of the hard work yu have out on behalf of our country these last years.
I always look forward to your posts.
God bless you and yours my friend.
Thank you for posting, but this is sad news to FReepers like myself who hold Jeff in such enormous respect. While the rest of us run crazy from time to time, Jeff maintains his sanity and posts comments that can bring us back to what’s important.
I remember Jeff showing such wisdom and faith when he was first stricken those years ago, his treks back to MD Anderson. I pray that his faith remains strong and feel assured that when his time comes, his faith will be rewarded, and he will be welcomed into the arms of our loving Lord.
Sorry for any duplicates in this as use my ping list.
I thought I ought to send this wonderful post Squantos put here on FR out to my whole ping list.
The current diagnosis is indeed a hard one...but we all live our mortal life here on this earth according to God in Heaven’s wisdom, mercy,time table and His will
I have been richly blessed in mine, and thank Him for al the lessobns, answeers to rayers, dear friends, and tender mercies He has show me.
I pray that each of you may experience the same and more!
I pray that our nation and the people in this nation will surprise the criminal elements who think in their faux-wisdom and thinking that they are somehow in control.
They are not. God in Heaven is.
A rousing victory is what we need, and indeed what I pray and work for.
And God in Heaven will never break faith with those who love Him.
I intend to keep doing the best I ban as long as i can.
A lot will depend on how aggressive some of these tumors get.
I have always, and do now, appreciate all of your prayers, encouragement, and help you have given me and my family.
Every act of faith matters.
God’s speed and His blessings to you each in your daily walk...at work, in your families, with your friends and relatives, and as you help people understand the truth of the wonderful heritage and eternal truth of the foundation principles of our Republic!
God bless you Jeff Head.
Jeff,
Your faith in your Heavenly Father is shining through brightly.
You are in GOOD HANDS...
We will continue to pray
Pollywog.....
You’re in my prayers Jeff...
Amen.
Bless you FRiend. Your victory is certain, rest assured.
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