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.
Good. He is awesome with directions!
Less than 24 hours now! Yay! Wish all the TARDS could be there, but they are in spirit!
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You may need to reregister - the forum had a hiccup awhile back.
Yeah, and I havent been on there a while as I lost my PC a while back.
*HUG*
Hiya My!!
Y'all have fun this weekend, ya hear?
Ms.B
It will be good to see the folks.
*sniff*
I want to see you all again soooooooooo badly!
*sniff*
Ms.B
Hi TheMom. I sent you a private mail. In case TheMoM is busy, would one of you two other fellows send me a mail with the particulars? Thanks. -LC
Miss you :(
I'll see ya next summer.
Until then there is FR
I know **patting back**....I do too! It's sooooo long to wait till next summer. < sigh >
You have mail.
Miss you too Kiddo!
*HUG*
Ms.B
Mostly packed now.
I hate flying, but gotta get thru it.
Dinner out should be a good time.
Will you be there too? It'll be great to see you again.
It's TOO damned long..
Ms.B
TheMom got me the info. Looks like only a 30% chance for thunderstorms. My wife is going to Cisco training and so she'll have the car, but if it's good riding weather I'll be there. I's like to raise a glass in his memory, and toast to good friends too seldom seen.
Yes, it IS!!! (((hugs)))
I don't like flying all that much....but I like getting there fast!
I AM packed..except for this laptop...and I am rearing to go! I look forward to going to Ninfa's and having some fun with my FRiends!
See you at the airport, NYT. I'll be the one FReeping as I wait for you to drive up to the door! :D
Night! SEE you tomorrow evening!
*sniff*
Be well and have fun!!
I am with you in spirit...
Ms.B
I, too, am going to be unable to make it.
I will be thinking of you all, and Jim.
RS
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