Posted on 06/07/2004 4:40:05 PM PDT by Prime Choice
Hello folks,
This isn't a notification of a new parody, but I felt this was a necessary note to send all the same. The long and short of it is this: I will be unavailable over the coming weeks and figured I should let you folks know why.
A little over eight weeks ago I was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer; a type that affects only 3 people in 1 million. This type of cancer does not respond to chemotherapy, so the only treatment is surgery.
I will be hospitalized starting June 10th to have the largest (and hopefully *only*) tumor removed. Due to the location of the tumor, the doctors are pretty much going to have to open me up like a raw fish.
Understandably, I will be out of action for some time afterward. According to my surgeon, recovery will take six weeks at minimum. But -- with luck and the Good Lord's patient help -- I may be back at making merry sooner than anyone can guess.
I'd like to take this time to thank all of you for your interest in my work and the critiques, compliments and suggestions that many of you have sent my way over these past months. It's your enthusiasm that keeps me jazzed about doing political parody every chance I get. Your candor is a gift that I value greatly.
Best wishes to you all. I'll be back in touch once I'm able. Until then, I'll be fighting the good fight...just on a smaller scale.
Sincerely,
Jay D. Dyson
Godspeed Jay.
Jay, we'll be praying for your complete recovery.
Come back soon. We need you.
Jay, I've got a real sweet spot for you even after all our ferocious battles (or maybe because of?)... but are you absolutely SURE you aren't pulling a Kerry who went for "surgery on his shoulder" and came out with a face full of Botox? Honest... you are plenty handsome without it :-)
Seriously, I've been praying for you for weeks and will increase my pleas for your quick and full recovery. I know you'll be fine because you have a tremendous amount of work to do with that incredible talent of yours... hurry up and get back to it, kay?
And back to us.... we'll miss you very much while you're gone.
Thank you so much for the ping, Rabid Dog, I would have hated to have missed the thread...
I'll join you in that bet. Ten dollar donation to FR if Jay is back by July first, double if it is earlier...
I put my $20 on the desk because I know I'll be kissing it goodbye in probably about two weeks ;-)
Lord we thank you in advance for healing Jay , in this life or in the eternal. In faith we believe this
In Jesus Holy Name
Very sorry to hear of your condition. Based on the sense of humor in your hilarious art work and your taste in music from post #1, you can't be very old (early 30's?). Please rest assured that you are in many people's prayers and that no matter how dark it may seem, there is a God and he's on your side.
My prayers are along for Jay. God Bless..............FRegards
Thank you all for your prayers, kind words and well wishes. I am both humbled and very grateful.
The Good Lord has been generous in answering my prayer to have my fear replaced with faith. These past two weeks have been especially hard since the cancer has taken a toll on my health, but I feel at peace...like there's a place for everything and everything's in its place.
God has set the road before me. All I need to do is walk it. I am glad to know that I won't have to walk it alone.
God bless you all.
Amen.
Carolyn
P.S. I was given less than a year to live in 1998 -- lung cancer. Thanks to God, good doctors and a special diet, I'm still here. If anyone would like details, please let me know.
God Bless you my FRiend.
You'll be back with us soon!
Know that you will be in our prayers. I look forward to the return of your wonderful parodies.
I especially like the command, "Cast all your cares upon him because he cares for you."
Prayers sent and will continue.
Prayers.
Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks that You have given to Jay the peace of God that passes all understanding. Strengthen him physically as You have spiritually ... let him go forth in Your confidence, and may he return fully healed of this disease. May it be thus, O Lord, may it be thus, in the Name of Jesus, Amen ...
My thoughts are with you.
I wish you a successful surgery and a quick recovery.
And, in the spirit of your Duran Duran quote, I will save a prayer 'til the morning after.
You will be in my prayers.
you'll be in my prayers as well. Keep fighting and get well!
You will be in my prayers today and everyday until we see you back online reporting that all is well.
In the midst of all the troubling world events happening today you have been able to bring a chuckle to our often hectic days. Your sense of humor is remarkable. I pray that you will be able to now use your wonderful sense of humor to help you pull through these rough days ahead.... remember "laughter is good medicine".
We love you.
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