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
Prayers lifted.
Prayers for a speedy recovery.
Prayers for a speedy recovery.
You are in my thoughts and prayers...
Kate
We will keep praying for you!
Saying a prayer for a quick recovery
You are a very courageous soul. God bless you Jay.
Thank you for the update, Jay. I hope you get some additional opinions about whether chemo could help given your new diagnosis. The uniqueness of your cancer can be a positive since you get to set make all the rules! You are on my twice a day prayer list. Hang in there!
Thank you for the update! God sure is Good!!
My family will continue to pray for you. Take care and let us know if there are other prayers needed.
God Bless you and keep you. Good luck with your treatment!
We are all praying for you.
May God grant you a speedy and complete recovery!
More prayers on the way!
I was recently introduced to a very powerful Catholic prayer to the Holy Face of Jesus. I will pray for you and for your recovery.
I will continue praying.
You be sure and take good care of yourself. Do what your doctor says.
God Bless you and I will continue to pray for you.
You hang in there and don't over do it!
Continued Prayers to You and please keep us up to date.
CK
Sincere prayers continue heavenward.
Well, God bless you. This is the first I've known of your condition. Prayers on the way.
Amen, PC! May the Lord bless and heal you!
Saying prayers for your strength...and for insight, brilliance and wisdom for all of those taking care of you.
Hang in there, Freeper!
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