Posted on 08/13/2006 9:05:49 PM PDT by TheMom
In early May of this year, our dear friend Flyer was diagnosed with a brain tumor and lung cancer. The docs told him the tumor was not curable, but treatable. His understanding of the lung cancer was that it was minor (if there is such a thing).
Several weeks ago Flyer finished radiation. Tuesday was his first chemo treatment. Friday he was feeling bad, but did not want to go to the hospital. His brother finally called an ambulance Saturday morning to take him to the ER.
A few minutes ago Eaker, myself and Roger (Flyers brother) returned from the hospital. The news is not good.
The lung cancer has spread rapidly. Flyer only has use of one lung. He is on constant oxygen, and his breathing is still labored. Because of the cancer and tumor his immune system cannot keep up, now he has a major infection in his left leg. They are giving him antibiotics thru an IV
The doctors told the three of us that Flyer does not want any heroic measured taken. Right now his care instructions are to keep him hydrated and comfortable.
For those wondering why a prayer thread was not started earlier, it is because Flyer did not want one ~ several friends asked if they could start one, and he said no there are others who need prayers more that I.
It truly breaks my heart to type the following words, our good friend and a wonderful man will soon die. I am asking you to please pray for Flyers comfort.
As of this time, I have 18 confirmed folks showing up.
The list of items those folks are bringing is:
Deer Sausage & Hamburgers;
Pot 'O Beans
Tub 'O Tater Salad
Cole Slaw
Veggie Tray
Dessert xs 2
Plates, cutlery, nametags, cups.
Store made salads. Chips & dip too.
Sodas
No need to hack. Luv W & I will both have laptops & air-cards. We will be live!
Put me down for confirming to show up.
I will bring something from the "chip & dip" category.
There may even be an adult beverage to be had.
But it's FUN!
Sorry to be a pain, but I don't think I've seen time/location, and have lost track of where that may be on this thread. Do you mind freepmailin me, and I'll get back asap w/ rsvp or regrets.
Thanks.
There will probably be many cameras...I know I will have mine.
Hi, NYT!! You betcha---I will darn sure have my laptop and aircard with me...up and running!
Are you pumped like I am? I am soooo ready for that big blue plane to take off and head south with me on it.....:D
Yes, when I throw dead deer on the grill the world needs to know.
Fair and balanced all the way! ;-)
Yeah, 'cause Pax is burning hers.
Spares are important.
Cajun Blackened Dessert?
Hmmmmm....
NO has indeed invaded Houston!
I hope all you FReepers have a joyful gathering. I think he wouldn't want it any other way. Wish I could be there!
I am so very sorry to read about Flyer's passing. RIP
We seem to have missed the good part.
I did score me a new pistol, though, so it evens out.
Good food, friends & times . . . Flyer would not want it any other way.
It has been just over a month since Flyer passed, it is still difficult to deal with somedays. I really miss my good friend.
No one does dead deer like you do! LOL! I look forward to this feed...I have a feeling we're all gonna be stuffed and can thank Flyer for making us gain weight!
Yep...got home for leave on Labor Day and I still have a glorious whole week before I make my way back east. I can't WAIT to meet you!
I'll chip in some of that, too. GOTS to have frosty adult beverages.
It will be great! This is going to be a GREAT party, even though it's a Memorial. Well....he was always one to have fun and managed to have some of his own at Texas Cowboy's Memorial Shoot in May....so maybe I won't feel guilty for having fun!
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