AZRusty,
My prayers are with you and your wife Kathy. May she have a full recovery and feel much better.
Groz
My prayers are with you and your wife Kathy. May she have a full recovery and feel much better.
Groz
Wife Kathy In Hospital
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wow.....i never know how to act or respond to these situations. all i can say is our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife. stay positive because i know that can work miracles in itself.
Mr Money I practiced in Houston for thirteen years. I had an office on Grant Road just north of 1960 on SH 249 until they widened the road and took my office out. Thus my move to Phoenix. Been here since 1993.
As I have said in a message or two.
I'm not asking for sympathy, pity, etc.
I am just trying to harness some positive energy. Kathy and I are going to need all the help we can get to pull through this. And we have no idea if we can pull this off. But we have to "act as if" ..otherwise we have already lost.
Here chances are 50-70 percent. When I heard that yesterday I thought. Shit.. I don't really like those odds.
Then I thought. Hell...I've been doing this sports wagering stuff for over a year now with odds pretty much like that. And I'm still doing it because I THINK I CAN WIN!
Some of you will look at these posts and think.. damn....I don't need this "negative energy" here or bad vibes.......etc etc
If this bothers you then don't read it. Just like the silly spats that go on here at times.. just disregard them!
What I will ask of my friends here is to keep us in your thoughts and prayers and to send some "good" vibes our way. I think it will help. And I know it can't hurt!
Obviously, we are a bit "iffy" for the Superbowl party. If possible and we are up to it we will attend. Otherwise someone who needs it can have our place.
I have to start trying to figure out how to find a wig or two for Kathy as she will soon be losing her hair. My brainstorm is to get her a Diamondbacks baseball cap! I hope she will go for that... a lot cheaper. Probably no way there but will continue to interject a little humor in a rather humorless subject.
Dr. Singh will be at the hospital in a bit so I have to run. He's substituting for Dr.
Kadiyala. Both are Indians from India. Kathy's female doctor Kadiyala said you'll know him when he comes in. Dr. Singh wears a turban. GREAT... now maybe she can get one of those from him!
Later ya'll
Happy Thanksgiving.. I mean it
AzRusty
As I have said in a message or two.
I'm not asking for sympathy, pity, etc.
I am just trying to harness some positive energy. Kathy and I are going to need all the help we can get to pull through this. And we have no idea if we can pull this off. But we have to "act as if" ..otherwise we have already lost.
Here chances are 50-70 percent. When I heard that yesterday I thought. Shit.. I don't really like those odds.
Then I thought. Hell...I've been doing this sports wagering stuff for over a year now with odds pretty much like that. And I'm still doing it because I THINK I CAN WIN!
Some of you will look at these posts and think.. damn....I don't need this "negative energy" here or bad vibes.......etc etc
If this bothers you then don't read it. Just like the silly spats that go on here at times.. just disregard them!
What I will ask of my friends here is to keep us in your thoughts and prayers and to send some "good" vibes our way. I think it will help. And I know it can't hurt!
Obviously, we are a bit "iffy" for the Superbowl party. If possible and we are up to it we will attend. Otherwise someone who needs it can have our place.
I have to start trying to figure out how to find a wig or two for Kathy as she will soon be losing her hair. My brainstorm is to get her a Diamondbacks baseball cap! I hope she will go for that... a lot cheaper. Probably no way there but will continue to interject a little humor in a rather humorless subject.
Dr. Singh will be at the hospital in a bit so I have to run. He's substituting for Dr.
Kadiyala. Both are Indians from India. Kathy's female doctor Kadiyala said you'll know him when he comes in. Dr. Singh wears a turban. GREAT... now maybe she can get one of those from him!
Later ya'll
Happy Thanksgiving.. I mean it
AzRusty
Hi Randy......Please know that you & your wife are in our thoughts & prayers.
Even though you don't know me please know that if you need someone to talk to feel free to get in touch with me.I will be more than happy to listen.I don't live far from you.
Sincerely
Al+Suzanne
Even though you don't know me please know that if you need someone to talk to feel free to get in touch with me.I will be more than happy to listen.I don't live far from you.
Sincerely
Al+Suzanne
Az there is hope. I have not said this before here. My wife Pat the great Gal she is. Has fought off a tough cancer for last 5 years. Her chances were 50 to 70%. She is winning. Kathy can to. Very best wishes for Kathy and You. Almost Forgot. Best wishes for a good outcome from Pat and MySelf.
[This message has been edited by djv (edited 11-22-2001).]
[This message has been edited by djv (edited 11-22-2001).]
AZ Rusty,
I have not been by the site in a while since I was given the word from the old lady that I'm spending too much time trying to make $$$ and not enought time with the family.
First let me send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family and a prayer to your wife and hope this turns out OK.
I have been in this type of situation a couple times in the past 10 years or so. Back in 1993 (I was 25), I lost my son to Joubert Syndrome. He actually stopped breathing in my arms. It is very hard to be the "Rock" when the situation involves you first hand. And even harder when you don't know exactly what is going on. But I had to be for my daughter and wife.
Then back in 1996, I lost my Mom to cancer in a span of 10 days from the diagnosis. Once again, because I had been through this "experience" before, I had to be the "Rock" for my Dad, Sister, and my family as well. My only regret (which there was nothing I could do because of the suddenness of the diagnosis and treatment-----10 freakin days) was I never got to tell my mother how much she meant to me. I'm sure she knew as she saw how I fought to get her that appointment on that fateful day and how I was with her constantly during her time of need, but I never got the acknowledgement from her because they had her so doped up.
I just wanted to let you know I understand what you are going through (sometimes people say they know what you are going through when they actually don't) and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Be strong, but be fair to yourself and let your wife know how much you care for her.
This is not how Thanksgiving should be spent. I hope everything turns out OK. I WILL be back to check up on things.
Take care,
--Scott
I have not been by the site in a while since I was given the word from the old lady that I'm spending too much time trying to make $$$ and not enought time with the family.
First let me send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family and a prayer to your wife and hope this turns out OK.
I have been in this type of situation a couple times in the past 10 years or so. Back in 1993 (I was 25), I lost my son to Joubert Syndrome. He actually stopped breathing in my arms. It is very hard to be the "Rock" when the situation involves you first hand. And even harder when you don't know exactly what is going on. But I had to be for my daughter and wife.
Then back in 1996, I lost my Mom to cancer in a span of 10 days from the diagnosis. Once again, because I had been through this "experience" before, I had to be the "Rock" for my Dad, Sister, and my family as well. My only regret (which there was nothing I could do because of the suddenness of the diagnosis and treatment-----10 freakin days) was I never got to tell my mother how much she meant to me. I'm sure she knew as she saw how I fought to get her that appointment on that fateful day and how I was with her constantly during her time of need, but I never got the acknowledgement from her because they had her so doped up.
I just wanted to let you know I understand what you are going through (sometimes people say they know what you are going through when they actually don't) and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Be strong, but be fair to yourself and let your wife know how much you care for her.
This is not how Thanksgiving should be spent. I hope everything turns out OK. I WILL be back to check up on things.
Take care,
--Scott
I moved to Houston in 1993 (the year you moved to Phoenix) from Denver. My wife and I still miss Colorado! I will say that the people in Houston are great. The sense of community is what amazes me. My goal is to live in Phoenix someday. Nothing like being able to play golf all year long.
The area that your office used to be in has changed quite a bit since 1993. Not sure if you have been back, but thanks to Compaq it is a thriving area.
As for your comment regarding positive energy, no doubt about that. Nothing stronger than the will of human spirit. A positive thought can act as a catalyst to better things.
May all the well wishes help in support of your family.
MM
My families prayer's are with you and your wife. I hope she conquer's this battle. She sounds like a strong individual who will fight like heck to recover from this.
Yours truly,
Steve
Yours truly,
Steve
Hey Kathy and AZ,
I went to the general discussion tonight for the first time in a while and I'm sorry to hear the news about you Kathy.
However, I want you to know Kathy, that my childrens mother and my ex. has been battling breast cancer for a while now and she has gone through chemo and radiation.
I hate to see her going through this but she is really hanging tough
Kathy,also after the chemo(her last one only 4 days ago)her hair is already GROWING BACK!!! Our 2 girls,Brittany 12 and Shannon 9
have been a great help,I'm proud of how they're handeling this.
We're all there for you in prayer Kathy and AZ.Think positive.
Dave XXX&OOO
I went to the general discussion tonight for the first time in a while and I'm sorry to hear the news about you Kathy.
However, I want you to know Kathy, that my childrens mother and my ex. has been battling breast cancer for a while now and she has gone through chemo and radiation.
I hate to see her going through this but she is really hanging tough
Kathy,also after the chemo(her last one only 4 days ago)her hair is already GROWING BACK!!! Our 2 girls,Brittany 12 and Shannon 9
have been a great help,I'm proud of how they're handeling this.
We're all there for you in prayer Kathy and AZ.Think positive.
Dave XXX&OOO
Sigh
They started chemo yesterday. Doctor Turbanhead returned my call since I was absent when he came by to tell her exactly what the bone marrow biospy results were. When I asked Kathy she said.. I dunno...it's something or other and is type 4
For those who are ACTUALLY wearig a turban as you read this .. I mean no offense LOL
Dr. Singh said it is AML Acute Myelogenous Leukemia type four.
M4 Myelomonocytic leukemia
There are seven types and this is one of the more common types. 25 per cent of patients with AML have this . Some types are better or worse.. none are good of course but at least the odds haven't really changed knowing what kind. I dunno .. maybe better.. 70-80 percent I think. Told the doctors the other day to not sugar coat stuff and let me know .. EXACTLY what we are dealing with.
I've been suckig it up so hard for the last week (this started last Saturday) that my guts are starting to feel shrink wrapped.
Which reminds me....
Ever wonder what would happen if you put a hamster in one of those bags with a Seal-A-Meal vaccuum thingee? Little paws right up against the plastic.. beady eyes darting around... screams of LET ME OUT!
Me neither
Kathy is in isolation now and will be for the next six weeks. All this stuff seems rather surreal. I have to admit that I think I have finally gone over the edge. Always thought I was kind of "borderline" anyway. Not the surreal killer, baby raper, sex with animals type of deviant. Just a bit skewed.
You know... I'd see some pompous ass acting like he was better than everybody else and I'd just kind of think to myself.. Yeah.. assh*le.. You wouldn't be so pompous standing there if you were naked and we could all see what a little dick you have.
Yeah.. I'm in a kind of limbo between heaven and hell with our lives on indefinate hold for the next several months ....and then again. I've gotta suck it up on Monday and get back to work. BUSINESS AS USUAL. How the HELL do I do that?
Talk to Ya'll Later.. gotta run to Wal-Mart. I left my cell phone there yesterday and called the number last night. They answered and said.. yep it's here! Thank goodness. Worried that someone was probably calling Iran or Pakistan with it.
AzRusty
They started chemo yesterday. Doctor Turbanhead returned my call since I was absent when he came by to tell her exactly what the bone marrow biospy results were. When I asked Kathy she said.. I dunno...it's something or other and is type 4
For those who are ACTUALLY wearig a turban as you read this .. I mean no offense LOL
Dr. Singh said it is AML Acute Myelogenous Leukemia type four.
M4 Myelomonocytic leukemia
There are seven types and this is one of the more common types. 25 per cent of patients with AML have this . Some types are better or worse.. none are good of course but at least the odds haven't really changed knowing what kind. I dunno .. maybe better.. 70-80 percent I think. Told the doctors the other day to not sugar coat stuff and let me know .. EXACTLY what we are dealing with.
I've been suckig it up so hard for the last week (this started last Saturday) that my guts are starting to feel shrink wrapped.
Which reminds me....
Ever wonder what would happen if you put a hamster in one of those bags with a Seal-A-Meal vaccuum thingee? Little paws right up against the plastic.. beady eyes darting around... screams of LET ME OUT!
Me neither
Kathy is in isolation now and will be for the next six weeks. All this stuff seems rather surreal. I have to admit that I think I have finally gone over the edge. Always thought I was kind of "borderline" anyway. Not the surreal killer, baby raper, sex with animals type of deviant. Just a bit skewed.
You know... I'd see some pompous ass acting like he was better than everybody else and I'd just kind of think to myself.. Yeah.. assh*le.. You wouldn't be so pompous standing there if you were naked and we could all see what a little dick you have.
Yeah.. I'm in a kind of limbo between heaven and hell with our lives on indefinate hold for the next several months ....and then again. I've gotta suck it up on Monday and get back to work. BUSINESS AS USUAL. How the HELL do I do that?
Talk to Ya'll Later.. gotta run to Wal-Mart. I left my cell phone there yesterday and called the number last night. They answered and said.. yep it's here! Thank goodness. Worried that someone was probably calling Iran or Pakistan with it.
AzRusty
Rusty, I have not been to the GD forum for some time. Just read all about your wife's medical scenario and con only offer my prayers. My stepson went through the entire process when he was 8. It took 3 years before they classified him as being in remission: he is now 23. I know that the Juvenile type is less aggressive and we have better treatment for it but we have done a lot to improve outcomes.
Keep the faith, listen to Kathy, and find a good counselor.
Prayers and thoughts are with both of you.
Bill
Keep the faith, listen to Kathy, and find a good counselor.
Prayers and thoughts are with both of you.
Bill
Thanks for all the kind words and support.
Kathy and I are hanging in there.
We're doing the best we can. And although I know I'm acting nuts we are positive about all this.
Just gotta get through these next few weeks
AzRusty
Kathy and I are hanging in there.
We're doing the best we can. And although I know I'm acting nuts we are positive about all this.
Just gotta get through these next few weeks
AzRusty
