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Prayer Request for Flyer (Update: Sadly, Flyer has passed away)
8/13/06 | TheMom

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 doc’s 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 (Flyer’s 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 Flyer’s comfort.


TOPICS: Announcements; Extended News; Front Page News; Miscellaneous; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: aproudtexan; doggieping; flyer; flyhighfriend; prayers; prayerthread; rip; texan
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To: TheMom

Okaaaayyyyyy...do you know what you just did??? Ya messed with my mind is what! :D **rubbing eyes**


741 posted on 09/21/2006 6:37:48 PM PDT by luvie (We didn’t lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
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To: mylife

I am...I am....~~~waving hand~~~


742 posted on 09/21/2006 6:39:14 PM PDT by luvie (We didn’t lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
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To: LUV W

I will see you there.
Im getting hungry already.


743 posted on 09/21/2006 6:41:54 PM PDT by mylife (the roar of masses could be farts)
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To: TheMom

Flyer will be with us at the party in many ways. :-)


744 posted on 09/21/2006 6:55:48 PM PDT by Allegra (Home, Sweet Home!)
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To: TheMom; Eaker; humblegunner; pax_et_bonum; RikaStrom; Xenalyte; thackney; stevie_d_64; Allegra; ...

Sorry guys, just got home from work but was informed I have to work this weekend. Hopefuly I will be able to stop by around 6PM or so and say HI to everyone.


745 posted on 09/21/2006 6:59:19 PM PDT by eastforker (.308 SOCOM 16, hottest brand going.2350 FPS muzlim velocity)
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To: eastforker

That SUCKS! I still haven't met you. You work-a-holic, capitalist pig. ;-)


746 posted on 09/21/2006 7:07:04 PM PDT by Allegra (Home, Sweet Home!)
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To: Allegra

Yes, we met several years ago and I was ready and listening to one of your phone calls home when Jim was here visiting.


747 posted on 09/21/2006 7:12:20 PM PDT by eastforker (.308 SOCOM 16, hottest brand going.2350 FPS muzlim velocity)
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To: eastforker
Yes, we met several years ago...

The A.N.S.W.E.R. FReep? The Support the Troops Rally? Mucky Duck?

I'm sorry; my mind has had too much desert sun. LOL

748 posted on 09/21/2006 7:16:18 PM PDT by Allegra (Home, Sweet Home!)
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To: TheMom; Eaker; bobbyd; humblegunner; Xenalyte

I just read the post about Jim's brother to my dad and I'm afraid he has had a bad reaction to the news. He wanted me to bring him Saturday, but now I'm almost sure he will not come. He does not take well to death lately.


749 posted on 09/21/2006 7:17:50 PM PDT by TWfromTEXAS (We are at war - Man up or Shut up.)
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To: TheMom; Eaker; bobbyd; Xenalyte; humblegunner
Flyer is staying at our house & will be attending the party.

OM, I'm sure it will be best if we stay home then. I don't want to add dad to the list of lost Houston Freepers.

750 posted on 09/21/2006 7:21:37 PM PDT by TWfromTEXAS (We are at war - Man up or Shut up.)
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To: TheMom

God bless yim real good.

Prayers for Flyer and all his friends in TX.


751 posted on 09/21/2006 7:26:11 PM PDT by incredulous joe (“Whoever loveth me, loveth my hound” -- St. Thomas More)
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To: TWfromTEXAS

We will miss him if he is unable to make, but we will understand. Please give him my best and let him know that he has been in, and will continue to be in, my prayers.


752 posted on 09/21/2006 7:31:17 PM PDT by TheMom (Dix, TexasCowboy and Flyer all now live in the next best place to Texas . . . Heaven!)
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To: TWfromTEXAS

So that's why he won't return my calls.....tell him I'm driving and will see him/you Sat.


753 posted on 09/21/2006 8:22:07 PM PDT by bobbyd (Flyer, I love and miss you...Lords best my FRiend)
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To: TheMom; Eaker; humblegunner; LUV W; mylife; NYTexan; All

Oh Dear God...
Prayers lifted....
Ms.B


754 posted on 09/21/2006 8:28:12 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN; NYTexan; mylife; TheMom; All

(((hugs))) It's more important than ever to be there for them!


755 posted on 09/21/2006 8:36:15 PM PDT by luvie (We didn’t lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
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To: TheMom

I just read the HAT forum but couldnt respond. My account is apparently inactive.


756 posted on 09/21/2006 8:37:17 PM PDT by mylife (the roar of masses could be farts)
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To: LUV W

*HUG*
How I wish I could be...
*sigh*
Ms.B


757 posted on 09/21/2006 8:42:14 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (women who behave rarely make history)
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To: mylife

Sorry it took me so long to answer. I am looking forward to Ninfa's. I have never eaten there, that I know of.


758 posted on 09/21/2006 8:43:15 PM PDT by luvie (We didn’t lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

I do, too, Sis! I do, too! ((((hugs))))


759 posted on 09/21/2006 8:44:28 PM PDT by luvie (We didn’t lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
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To: LUV W

No worries.
I see you soon.
NYT has given me the directions


760 posted on 09/21/2006 8:44:29 PM PDT by mylife (the roar of masses could be farts)
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