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Happy May Day to all following this thread. Hope you recognize your abundant blessings.
This thread is about ETLS (Rob) and his battle with throat cancer. Our prayers are for him and his needs. Others who are struggling with health challenges have mentioned their battles and victories. I’m here just to encourage Rob and others who have made their needs known. In my prayer time this morning I’ve prayed for Rob, of course. Also for Frannie, Northwinds (Rob, I believe), bobsvinyl and Grumpy and Mrs. Grumpy. I hope we all have a truly blessed day and remember and acknowledge the source of ALL our blessings.
Bob
This thread is about ETLS (Rob) and his battle with throat cancer. Our prayers are for him and his needs. Others who are struggling with health challenges have mentioned their battles and victories. I’m here just to encourage Rob and others who have made their needs known. In my prayer time this morning I’ve prayed for Rob, of course. Also for Frannie, Northwinds (Rob, I believe), bobsvinyl and Grumpy and Mrs. Grumpy. I hope we all have a truly blessed day and remember and acknowledge the source of ALL our blessings.
Bob
Good morning Rob. Thanks for that correction on Northwinds aka Ron. I had it correct in my handwritten note, but transcribed it incorrectly.
Hope all are well and feeling good and joyful today. God is so good - perfect in fact. All praise.
I’ve had my prayer time, 1 1/2 cups of coffee and I’m ready to enjoy this slightly rainy Saturday. Rob, how are you today? Anything new to mention regarding your health/medical situation? Hope you’re feeling well prayed for. You’ve got a lot of folks in your corner. The same goes for you, Frannie, Ron, bobsvinyl, Grumpy and Mrs. Grumpy. This is a community that cares about one another
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Hope you all have a wonderful day.
Bob
Hope all are well and feeling good and joyful today. God is so good - perfect in fact. All praise.
I’ve had my prayer time, 1 1/2 cups of coffee and I’m ready to enjoy this slightly rainy Saturday. Rob, how are you today? Anything new to mention regarding your health/medical situation? Hope you’re feeling well prayed for. You’ve got a lot of folks in your corner. The same goes for you, Frannie, Ron, bobsvinyl, Grumpy and Mrs. Grumpy. This is a community that cares about one another
.Hope you all have a wonderful day.
Bob
Hoping to hear from Rob today. I woke up out of a dead sleep this morning and messaged him. Last message from him scared me, his lymph nodes are an issue now. Scared for my buddy, I hate that I can't just go to Tyler and help him with whatever he needs. I can't imagine what he must be feeling and thinking. I feel so anxious now
Nice of you to check in on him Ron. If you can keep us posted.
I still have all of you fine folks in my daily conversations with the big fella.
Frannie
I feel like crying my eyes out. I feel so helpless. I try not to bug him much as I know his plate is full. Its not like him not to message me back. I am trying to figure out what facility he is at and how to get his brother's phone number
I’ve been absent here for a couple of days, but have not missed praying for each of you (Rob, Frannie, Ron, bobsvinyl, Grumpy & his sweet wife) by name every morning. It’s all I can do. Like Ron, I feel helpless that I can’t do more. Let’s just keep on praying and letting Rob know we care and are trying to do all we can.
I pray for God’s blessings on all of you.
Bob
I pray for God’s blessings on all of you.
Bob
Good morning Rob. We have another great day to praise and love God! He is so good. I hope your pain is under control and that healing is taking place in your body. For what it’s worth, you have a large crowd of AKers pulling and praying for you and all your needs. I hope you feel God’s love and blessings for you today. Please let us hear from you when you feel up to it.
Frannie, Ron, bobsvinyl, Grumpy & Mrs. Grumpy, Steven and others, know that I have and will continue to pray for each of your needs daily. May God bless you abundantly today.
Bob
Frannie, Ron, bobsvinyl, Grumpy & Mrs. Grumpy, Steven and others, know that I have and will continue to pray for each of your needs daily. May God bless you abundantly today.
Bob
Im laying in the doctor's office, they got the scan of the massive lump that sprung up this week. My cancer has matastisized.
My lymph nodes, my lungs are cancer laden.
Ill be moving to Hospice care now and they will be taking over my pain management. My work here is finished and the Good Lord is calling me home.
More in a few
My lymph nodes, my lungs are cancer laden.
Ill be moving to Hospice care now and they will be taking over my pain management. My work here is finished and the Good Lord is calling me home.
More in a few
Oh goodness. I am so sorry to hear of this!!
was sure you were going to win this battle...sigh...take care and know all of us here at AK are thinking of you....
So sorry to read of the cancer metastisizing, Rob. Effing cancer took my big sister some decades ago. Be at peace.
Regards, Bob.
I am sorry to hear this. Know that you are in my thoughts. May you find peace.
Quadman2
Lunatic Member
As bobsvinyl just shared, about the "journeys", as we ALL are on the "Road of Chapters", and as one closes...the other begins.
It is a difficult concept to get one's head around, especially with shortened times to work with.
From our beginnings, to our last times, each of us have different lengths to deal with. Some last but hours, yet others can go on for decades.
Without the acceptance that there is in fact a Plan in place, the living part is without meaning. But, you Rob, and others like you, who hold to the faith, then existence DOES take on meaning. Without this belief, life itself is just...hollow. Meaningless.
By example, you've helped others in their dealings with dire times, and shown us how to deal with critical life events.
God bless you, man.
Q
It is a difficult concept to get one's head around, especially with shortened times to work with.
From our beginnings, to our last times, each of us have different lengths to deal with. Some last but hours, yet others can go on for decades.
Without the acceptance that there is in fact a Plan in place, the living part is without meaning. But, you Rob, and others like you, who hold to the faith, then existence DOES take on meaning. Without this belief, life itself is just...hollow. Meaningless.
By example, you've helped others in their dealings with dire times, and shown us how to deal with critical life events.
God bless you, man.
Q
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you've got everyone here lifting you up with their hearts. i'm sad, for us, that it has gone this route. for you, it's the start of a new life for you, without the burdens you carry in this one. a part of all of us will go with you...and you leave a part of you here with us. thank you.
take care, rob, and be in peace on your journey.
bill
take care, rob, and be in peace on your journey.
bill
Rob-
I've read every word of this thread but haven't written anything because we've never met and it felt a bit awkward. So I guess this is me breaking that silence to say that your words here, and those of the others who have shown up for you, have been deeply inspiring to me.
I'm so sorry it's come to this for you. But if it brings you any measure of peace please know that just this one thread has touched many hearts and -- as far as I'm concerned -- set the gold standard for how to face down cancer with grit and humor.
I spent some time in hospice when my dad went from pancreatic cancer. It is one of the most deeply human and humane spaces I've ever been in. "Grace" is the word that always comes powerfully to mind when I think of it. I hope yours is like that too, and that the time you have left is as peaceful as it's possible to make it.
With love,
Nate
I've read every word of this thread but haven't written anything because we've never met and it felt a bit awkward. So I guess this is me breaking that silence to say that your words here, and those of the others who have shown up for you, have been deeply inspiring to me.
I'm so sorry it's come to this for you. But if it brings you any measure of peace please know that just this one thread has touched many hearts and -- as far as I'm concerned -- set the gold standard for how to face down cancer with grit and humor.
I spent some time in hospice when my dad went from pancreatic cancer. It is one of the most deeply human and humane spaces I've ever been in. "Grace" is the word that always comes powerfully to mind when I think of it. I hope yours is like that too, and that the time you have left is as peaceful as it's possible to make it.
With love,
Nate
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Rob, I was surprised to learn how extensive this cancer is in your body. You are on the journey we all must travel. You’ll get home before we do. Christ conquered death. In Him believers have no fear of death. The grave cannot hold us. Jesus told us, He has gone to prepare a place for us. This is your homegoing. Rejoice knowing soon you will be in your eternal home with the Father. Free from pain, free from worry, free from sadness and free from the troubles of this world.
May God fully bless you, your family and those who love you. Part of your spirit will live on in each person you’ve loved and touched.
Thank you for your witness. You are loved.
Bob
May God fully bless you, your family and those who love you. Part of your spirit will live on in each person you’ve loved and touched.
Thank you for your witness. You are loved.
Bob
Home indeed. Life is worth the living just because He lives. One can study The Resurrection like any other event on the timeline we know as history, plus the inner witness. He lives. Wish I was there, where two or more are gathered in His name... F cancer.