Two Week Notices
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Two Week Notices
It seems all too often I get notices when I come to the site that I haven't contributed to the community but as of late life has been rather out of control, Oct. 18, 2005 we found out that my wife has Lymphoma. They can put it in check but can't cure her. They say she will die of old age first so we are thankful for that. Getting her through the Chemo treatments and to the other side of March will be the hard part. She gets one good week a month if lucky and she goes in every three weeks for treatment. The burden of carrying the financial load is another story. With the work that we have been blessed with and what has been promised she may be able to retire from work but I will have to take on the full load. My mother-in-law always says that life is great as long as you don't weaken. Aint that the truth. Sorry for my lack of participation but I'm counting on your patience and ubderstanding. This week was a good week for her. You all take care and keep the fires going.
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Iam truly sorry to hear about your wife. I can only imagine what she and your family are facing. At least the prognosis sounds good. Thats something to be thankful for.
I have some serious health problems as well (not like hers) and I know how much my family being here for me has meant to me. Stay strong for her. She needs you a lot right now. I know you will be busy, but keep us updated on how she is doing when you get time.
I have some serious health problems as well (not like hers) and I know how much my family being here for me has meant to me. Stay strong for her. She needs you a lot right now. I know you will be busy, but keep us updated on how she is doing when you get time.
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I think that I speak for all of us here that we hope your wife pulls thru this. AS they say " one day at a time" is the rule. Each day is one step towards the goal of getting it in check. No one will fault you for taking care of what is most important... your wife. We'll be here for you, let us know how she's doing and we'll all say a prayer for you both.
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Gear Up,
You have the right attitude so I'm sure everything will be fine for you and your wife. The financial burden -- well, money isn't everything. Sometimes I think hardships strengthen relationships because you will find the real virtues in your life.
One day at time, March will be here before you know it!!
Best of luck & my thoughts are with you. --Jack
You have the right attitude so I'm sure everything will be fine for you and your wife. The financial burden -- well, money isn't everything. Sometimes I think hardships strengthen relationships because you will find the real virtues in your life.
One day at time, March will be here before you know it!!
Best of luck & my thoughts are with you. --Jack
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You'll be in our prayers; similar story....found out 2 days ago that my oldest daughter, Susie, age 37 today, has leukemia. We'll all get through these times if we keep in prayer mode and be positive.
God Bless,
Paul G.
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That is definately tough news. Do not ever feel bad about your lack of contribution. You are facing some tough times and you have our support. I have helped family members with the chemo and I understand what you are facing. Focus on the positive and know that your family is in our prayers.
Gman, sorry to hear about your news also. The same goes for you. We will be pulling for you and yours.
Bobby
Gman, sorry to hear about your news also. The same goes for you. We will be pulling for you and yours.
Bobby
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Hang tough Gear up & Gman.
I've been getting the 2 week notices too, but for different and unimportant reasons (compared to yours). Still working a lot so I spent some of my truck money on a 75K BTU heater for the shop, should be here next week. I guess this post will get me off the "bad boy" list for another 2 weeks.
I've been getting the 2 week notices too, but for different and unimportant reasons (compared to yours). Still working a lot so I spent some of my truck money on a 75K BTU heater for the shop, should be here next week. I guess this post will get me off the "bad boy" list for another 2 weeks.
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DMAN! That's tough news for both of you, but the best you can do is give support and encouragement to your wife/daughter, keeping them in a positive attitude is some of the best medicine for them now. Cancer is something no one should have to deal with, went thru it with my mother and my mother-in-law, so I know how tough it is. The best for both your families!
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Thanks for the words guys. Gman, it is difficult to see a child of your own get ill. Haven't heard lately how John's grandson is doing. Methods and drugs have come such a long ways in the past two decades. They can do so much more. Hope for the best with your daughter. In church today I heard about a little guy they think has leukimia as well. They haven't had a chance to experience life and here they are teaching us how to hang on and fight for life. Hang in there and will catch up later.
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The word cancer is a enough to scare anyone, my responce "who, me?" In august 2005 I was diognosed with testicular cancer. I know how you feel and the emotions. Faith and attitude have to do with outcome, I think they work off of each other. Its been hard on my wife, and my parents. My expirence it has not been good. But it not totally bad.
I have had two surgerys, no chemo, for the time being. Lots of traveling to see doctors and lots of test. I really do need to study!
Gear up and Gman I am pulling for you. I know what you are going through.
I have had two surgerys, no chemo, for the time being. Lots of traveling to see doctors and lots of test. I really do need to study!
Gear up and Gman I am pulling for you. I know what you are going through.
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Lynn
It is a scary and lonely time for all involved.
My wife went through Breast Cancer Treatment several years ago, Thankfully She survived.
As far as the Two Weeks Notice is concerned, it is a reminder that Your FTE Family, is Praying for Your Family and is here when needed.
Dick
It is a scary and lonely time for all involved.
My wife went through Breast Cancer Treatment several years ago, Thankfully She survived.
As far as the Two Weeks Notice is concerned, it is a reminder that Your FTE Family, is Praying for Your Family and is here when needed.
Dick