I'm with you Peacemaker
Will pray for you FX4ME2

 

Prayer said for you brother. I hate hearing news like this.

 

As soon as I click "Submit Reply", I'm going to say a prayer. The Lord knows your name, so I don't need to.

He'll take care of you AND your family.

God Bless You.

 

I spit soda out my nose on that one. Peacemaker'll put anyone in a good mood.

FX4 you're going crazy with the keyboard. Best thing to do is just relax and tell your family you're going to be ok. No sense in getting them worked up too, don't let them see you like that or they'll be just as worried, as a kid I caved when the elders caved. You're a good guy so you got that workin for ya. Just remember it’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it's what you leave behind you when you go. I know things like this can really change a person so I cherish the blessing of life. It's a real bummer this happens to anyone but at 41 it's tragic. You're still a young guy so keep your head up like Mike said, you have a strong body who is going to fight to the very end to keep you kickin. I know many people who have gone through this and came out just fine, have faith big man.

 

The good Lord will have you back. Keep in mind to stay positive, not for yourself, but for your family and friends. They need you to be strong, so they can be strong with you. Always know there is a greater power watching over you at all times.

 

I would like to add a personal experience. They found cancer in my Dad's neck a little over a year ago. They caught it acutally fairly late, stage 3 fo 5 I think (but don't quote me). He had an operation at Johns-Hopkins University Medical Center to remove the growth, then followed up with radiation therapy. I took time off from work to go to Balitmore to be with him. He stayed at a facility provided, free of charge, by the American Cancer Society. I have the utmost respect for those people. The good news is he was treated, and aside from some irritation with a constant dry mouth, is doing very well. So much so, that they want him to come back to give presentations to new cancer victims as a survivor. They have come a long way in the last 15 years or so. My Mom died of cancer when I was 8 years old. Today, her cancer would be considered treatable. I would feak out as well if I was told I had cancer. But, it's not the death sentence it used to be. The treatment won't be pleasant, but think of your kids and your family. I'm about your age, and would do anything, put up with anything for my kids. Keep your family close and you'll get through it. God Bless. PM me if you think it would help.

 

Thank you all for your support and kind words. I'm doing better today except for the Hangover:o These computors should come with a built in Breathalizer so that you can't drink & type!!! But the shock is over, i made the appointment with the neurologist for next Wednesday. I have picked one of the best in the area and will probably will get a 2 & 3rd opinion as well. It's a real eye opener and it your mind can do some weird things. But i'm back on track, and am going to take the bull by the horns on this one. It's going to be a bumpy ride, but i'm Ford Tough!!! Thanks again for listening....

 

You go boy... if you need a drinking partner us S.E. Michigan folks can always meet at the Breastwood or that other place up the street... something to do with a ship or something... you know what I mean.

Stay strong man!

 

Be strong bud... you and your family are in my prayers.

 

I need to dry out after last nights stunt... But after i get fixed, i will be up for a few again, moderately.....

 

Hey R.P, that Makers was some good stuff. On the rocks was right on.. We knocked out over half a fifth last night between three of us, with unknown amount of Beers......

 

Many of us have already offered prayers that His Will will be done for you, your family, and the future, and for you to have peace about it in the meanwhile.

His Will, whatever it is WILL be done.

This already IS in His Hands, always was...

 

In my thoughts and prayers...

 

Just to update everyone. I'm going to have surgery on Thursday morning. I have had alot of MRI'S and CT's and it's definately a tumor and it's got to come out. It's pushing my spinal cord over to one side and no matter what the tumor is, it's coming out Thursday. I did some research and most spinal tumors are benign. So i have been busy, trying to get things in order. i'm ready to get this thing out of me. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for your support, and i hope to be returning back to the forum with good news soon.

 

Dude, sorry I missed this. I will be thinking of you on Thursday. I totally know what you have been going through what with MRIs, CAT scans, PET scans, bone scans in Nuclear Med, and endless blood work that leaves you no room left for any more needles as they have punctured every inch of you arms and the bruises turn three shades of yellow brown from all the injections. FUN STUFF!

I hope it is benign and that the surgery goes without a hitch.

Best of luck and my fingers are crossed and prayers said.