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Title: Could use some prayers
Post by: mikesmiph on May 27, 2010, 10:23:41 AM
A year ago, my father had cancer surgery on his face and neck. Got chemo and radiation at that time and everything cleared up. 3 weeks ago, he went to the doctor complaining of a sore neck. They took CAT scans, then MRI's and discovered a large tumor deep in his neck, next to his spine. Plans were made to treat this with chemo and radiation again. As a precaution, they wanted to do a full CAT scan of the upper body, to rule out any other involvement. The findings were not good. The cancer has moved into his lungs and liver. At this time, they are saying it is basically untreatable. They are going to do radiation, and he is on a chemo drug for at least two weeks. The drug cost him over $1400 for a two week supply. Thank God I have a wealthy sister who is more than willing to help out in that respect. I know there are many of you out there who have lost a parent. I could really use your support. I'm not taking this very well. Cant type any more right now. Sorry and Thanks
Title: Re: Could use some prayers
Post by: FOB on May 27, 2010, 10:27:35 AM
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.  I will also put it on our church's prayer request.
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Post by: jacksonmj on May 27, 2010, 11:31:14 AM
Prayers sent your way!
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Post by: 1javelin on May 27, 2010, 11:59:43 AM
Quote from: FOB on May 27, 2010, 10:27:35 AM
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.  I will also put it on our church's prayer request.

Same here brother.

1jav
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Post by: t-bone on May 27, 2010, 12:13:35 PM
Mike - That's rough. Really sorry to hear about your father. Be strong buddy!
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Post by: MIBassKid on May 27, 2010, 12:36:42 PM
Sorry to hear that Mike. I lost my father earlier this year and it's not easy, let me know if you want anything. Maybe a little fishing and hanging out on the water will help? Let me know, I have Saturday off.
-Luke
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Post by: bosshawg on May 27, 2010, 01:35:14 PM
sorry to hear. prayers & thoughts sent your way.

hang in there..
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Post by: Revtro on May 27, 2010, 04:37:58 PM
Mike,
So sorry to hear this troubling news.  Many of us have lost parents and can really empathize with you.  So we'll be praying and if there is anything I, my family, or my church can do to support you in this difficult time, please don't hesitate to ask. 
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Post by: Firefighter Jeff on May 27, 2010, 04:48:46 PM
Hang in there Mike.... prayers sent your way  !!!!
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Post by: fiker on May 27, 2010, 05:21:35 PM
Prayers sent my man.  I lost my mother 5 years ago to the Big C, and my father currently has it also.

I can empathize, and sympathize.

When things get too hard to handle, hand them over to God.  He will carry you through.
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Post by: EKennedy on May 27, 2010, 07:24:32 PM
Prayers sent, Mike.  May the Lord keep you both strong.
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Post by: baggerslimm on May 27, 2010, 07:31:19 PM
Prayers sent Mike... Hang in there bud..
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Post by: Puma on May 27, 2010, 08:27:56 PM
I am sorry Mike.  Will keep you and your family in my daily prayers.  No mortal words or man can comfort what you are going through.
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Post by: MadWags on May 27, 2010, 08:39:43 PM
Sorry to here this Mike. Be strong. Prayers sent.
Title: Re: Could use some prayers
Post by: mikesmiph on May 27, 2010, 08:44:30 PM
I want to thank all my friends on this site for your thoughts prayers and offers. I have received many messages and several phone calls from you. While I appreciate all of this, please understand that this is very difficult for me to talk about. Its bad enough with my children and siblings. I know you care. I can feel it. Please bear with me, I'll be able to talk to you soon.
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Post by: motocross269 on May 27, 2010, 09:01:38 PM
Mike, Prayers sent...My family has fought cancer for as long as I can remember..We have won some battles and lost some...My thoughts are with you and hopefully look forward to seeing you this week..

Brian
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Post by: djkimmel on May 27, 2010, 10:48:31 PM
Very sorry to hear this Mike. Prayers sent for you, Veronica and family.
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Post by: Victor Cerabone on May 27, 2010, 11:12:18 PM
Sorry to hear about your dad Mike.  Prayers?... I'm on it!
Title: Re: Could use some prayers
Post by: Revtro on May 28, 2010, 12:14:54 PM
You know guys, I have to say that it's really cool to see so many brothers here at GLB showing such caring support.  That's what being part of the body of Christ is all about.  It's so nice to see.  I'm sure all those who have put up prayer requests really appreciate the huge show of support.  I'm proud to be part of this board.

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Title: Re: Could use some prayers
Post by: SethV on May 28, 2010, 12:48:53 PM
Praying for you and your family.

:'(
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Post by: River Rat on May 29, 2010, 07:15:50 PM
Mike, I am truly sorry, sir...... sent before I typed this. :'(
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Post by: mikesmiph on May 29, 2010, 08:53:25 PM
Thanks guys. You'll never know what this site, and the people on it, mean to me.
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Post by: karol on May 30, 2010, 11:17:26 PM
 hey mike, i don't like cancer, my brother had lukemia back in 94 and  i was the blood marrow donor for him. he's still alive but lost my dad almost 2 years ago next month to stomach cancer. he lived long enough to get back in a personal relationship with our Lord and Saviour so i'll see him again. got to take him fishing the year before and we had a good time on the water. God won't let you go through this alone..karol
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Post by: Flippin222 on May 31, 2010, 12:00:46 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Post by: SClapper on June 01, 2010, 04:49:42 PM
I will comtinue to keep you and your family in my prayers     Steve Clapper