I always catch up on the thread, then I have to wait for awhilefor the swelling to go down in my eyes before I can post.
Y'all are truly something else!
The way it stands right now is that I'll go for the tests to begin the chemical treatments in two weeks. They wanted three weeks healing time from the abdominable surgery to the test time.
As Nana has described, the chronology of events since I last posted was pneumonia, (four day hospital stay), twisted and perforated colon (seven day hospital stay) and pneumonia (four day hospital stay).
The perforated colon was caused by a little animal called divers articulitis. He is mean! He allowed poison to spew into my body cavity for four days before I gave up and went to the emergency room.
The doctor saw me at seven and operated at eleven.
I'm wearing a colostomy now and I'll have it for another two months then they'll put my pipes back together.
The colostomy sounds gross, but it's no big deal.
I'm still a Marine.
We adapt and conquer.
I sometimes think God must have decided that simply throwing cancer at me wasn't enough of a challenge. He knows I'll beat that.
He decided to test me with a bunch of rocks in the road, and that's okay. I accept His will.
With the number of friends I have praying for me, I have no fear.
WE SHALL OVERCOME!!
Thank you, friends, and may the Good Lord bless each of you.
Hang in there Cowboy! The Lord isn't ready for that last round-up in the sky just yet.
Prayers to you for your health and your friends in the hurricane devastated area for their safety.
You sound tough and mean as ever.... :) You're right; colostomies are no big deal; I've taken care of lots of them; mini sized colostomies, though.
Always in my prayers,
Donna
Geez, I thought RATS had the market cornered on twisted and perforated colons! LOL!
That's a mighty find picture I saw on your about page.
I birthed a couple Texans, quite by coincidence. One's a new Marine.
I hope your rocky road turns into a smooth ride!
Keep your faith...He's got a great plan for your life!!!
Prayers, TC. Your good spirit and strength remain an inspiration.
You're still in my nightly prayers my friend.
You are one tough cowboy and we continue to hope and pray you get through all of these "bumps in the road" very, very soon. Hang in there. TC, Logan, Nana and Brad's Granma are all very important to Free Republic!!! We need all of you so get well soon, hear? :) God bless and God bless your daughter Faith and her husband too who is surely showing what kind of a good man he is.
How nice to hear from you! I'm sorry that obstacles have been put in your way, yet I have faith you'll prevail. Love the lines, "I'm still a Marine. We adapt and conquer." Boy, I'll say you do. You're amazing, TC. You really are.
Please be gentle with your dear self. Many thanks for letting us hear from you.
Hugs,
RFF & Company
You are ever in our prayers!
Continued prayers, old friend. Just place your burdens in GOD's lap and let HIS will be done. Fight the good fight and know that you remain in our hearts and prayers.
Love you, TC. I'm praying for you.
The fact that you're still standing, typing, fighting after all of these things is a wonderful testament to your fortitude, the prayers of the saints, and God's wonderful intervention.
God bless and HEAL you, TC, and soon.
Great post TC!!
God love you.
Dear TexasCowboy,
You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. With God on your side and a whole bunch of FReepers cheering and praying for ya, TC the road will level out.
God Bless and I know your faith is strong.
bentfeather
Still prayin TC God Bless You
He will give you no more than you can bare.
I get joy in my heart from reading your posts.
RB<><
Good to hear from you TC. Cheers!
God bless you, friend. You and your family are ever in our prayers.
Some of these posts make my eyes puffy too. Such beautiful prayers! My own are rather drab, but He doesn't seem to mind. They're brightened by the mention of special people like you.
Hey TC,
Just another rock in the road???????? Boy are you ever a trooper!
It did me good to see your post and know that you have licked yet another enemy.
We wish you continued strength in the days ahead and we know you definitely WILL overcome.
All our love...SEMPER FI,
Auntie Stanz and Noelle
PS Diverticulitis runs in the family so I know where you're coming from pardner.
Love ya..................
THANK-GOD-IT'S-FRIDAY BUMP!!