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.
Okaaaayyyyyy...do you know what you just did??? Ya messed with my mind is what! :D **rubbing eyes**
I am...I am....~~~waving hand~~~
I will see you there.
Im getting hungry already.
Flyer will be with us at the party in many ways. :-)
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.
That SUCKS! I still haven't met you. You work-a-holic, capitalist pig. ;-)
Yes, we met several years ago and I was ready and listening to one of your phone calls home when Jim was here visiting.
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
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.
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.
God bless yim real good.
Prayers for Flyer and all his friends in TX.
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.
So that's why he won't return my calls.....tell him I'm driving and will see him/you Sat.
Oh Dear God...
Prayers lifted....
Ms.B
(((hugs))) It's more important than ever to be there for them!
I just read the HAT forum but couldnt respond. My account is apparently inactive.
*HUG*
How I wish I could be...
*sigh*
Ms.B
Sorry it took me so long to answer. I am looking forward to Ninfa's. I have never eaten there, that I know of.
I do, too, Sis! I do, too! ((((hugs))))
No worries.
I see you soon.
NYT has given me the directions
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