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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

My apology to my readers.

There was a miscommunication in my last post and it was my fault. When I mention my best friend I was speaking of my wife. She will always be the best. I brought her home today and she is doing well. The Oncologist and I had a heart to heart today. Without chemo she will live 3 to 6 months. With chemo, which he feels she will take to, then she has 3 to 5 years of a good quality of life.

I will continue to blog. She asked me to. And I will continue to read my blogroll. Y'all are the best.

Thank you.
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  1. Man I'm really sorry to hear about this.

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  2. Oh man, I'm sooooo sorry to hear this CC.

    I wish you both comfort in getting through this.

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    1. Thanks man. You do know that you always bring me a smile, right?

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    2. I'm glad for that CC! :)

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  4. Phyllis (N/W Jersey)July 11, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    May everyone's prayers give you both strength, hope and courage.

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    1. Prayer is the only thing we need. Thank you Phyllis.

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  5. I will keep the both of you in my thoughts and prayers.

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  6. You and your wife are in my prayers, man.

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  7. GOOD LUCK MY FRIEND!!! THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR THE BOTH OF YOU.

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  8. Best of luck to her and a speedy recovery. Research Turmeric spice for help. Like your blog. Stop by "itaintholywater" if u get a chance dude.

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    1. Thanks for for the tip. Glad you stop by to read. I'll be visiting soon.

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  9. Best of luck. I've beat it twice so far and my belief is that once cancer comes into your body, you will eventually die from it if you live long enough. If I'm not too inquisitive, where is the cancer? I'm sure you know that chemo doesn't work on all cancers, something I first found out many years ago by walking into the doctor section at the VA and reading the bulletin board. When I mentioned this (Doesn't work on head and neck) to a doctor later he said "Where did you learn that?" Now, advances may have been made since then and of course there is radiation.

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    1. Thank you for your encouragement. She has metastatic colon cancer. It is in her liver and lungs. Supposed to start chemo in 3 weeks.

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  10. They told my grandma the same thing 3 to 6 years. 20 years later she is still goning strong and the cancer has never come back

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    1. Thanks for your words. Good news about your grandma.

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  11. Most of the folks in my family succumb to cancer, eventually. But as long as the quality of life is good, fight the good fight. My best to you and your wife, CC.

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    1. At this point quality of life is what we want. Thank you.

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  12. you are in my thoughts and prayers

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  13. Prayers and good thoughts for you and your lovely wife.
    Keep fighting the good fight.

    gfa

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    1. We really appreciate your prayers, Guff.

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  14. CC - you have a lot of blogs in your blog list that we have on ours so i have lurked here from time to time. i am very sorry to hear this news but it seems like you and your wife are taking this news well. Chief Nose Wetter is right about turmeric, do some research on it as well as low-dose naltrexone. i am glad that your wife wants you to keep blogging. if prayers are all that you both need, then we will add the both of you to ours. God Bless.

    kymber

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    1. Thank you, Kymber. I also lurk on your blog. Actually I have read the whole thing from the beginning. I will check on the turmeric. Thank you for your prayers.

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    2. teeheehee...we're all the same eh? i just added you to our blogroll...i want to stay updated on everything that happens from here on out. you are so very welcome, CC, i love good people and i love to pray for them!

      your friend,
      kymber

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  15. Sorry to hear about your wife my friend. You both are in our prayers.

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  16. don't know me but I almost lost my wife in February. She is hanging in there. It ain't over till it's over. Hang in there. the rat

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    1. I've peeked in at your blog. Enjoyed the read. Thanks for the encouragement.

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  17. God bless you and your wife. I will say a prayer for you today. Be strong!

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  18. Prayers on the way to Da Man Upstairs.

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  19. Damned sorry to hear that. Prayers to both of you.

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  20. You are in my prayers. I'm so sorry....

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    1. Thank you Stephen. You and Sweet Wife will continue to be in ours.

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  21. I had surgery for pancreatic C this spring. I see the next doc about a lump on my prostate in a couple weeks. I'm fortunate to have many praying for me, and to know God. I'll put you and your wife on our prayer list.

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  23. You don't know me CC, but I jumped over here from another site and just wanted to give you my best and to let you know I will put you and your wife in my prayers.

    I lost my wife 16 years ago at the age of 43, so even though I don't know what you're going through I can have some empathy. Stay strong.

    Jim

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    1. Thank you, Sir. All prayers are welcome.

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  24. Hey CC,

    The Mrs. and you are now on me prayer list and I have sent your war onto other prayer warriors.

    I follow WC and Pissed and some other like minded, a bit sick, twisted folks. I know the power of prayer cannot be matched in our small world.

    With your permission I would like to toss up a small post at my site so others will be praying for your wife and yours.

    Never can have too much prayer.

    May He watch over, protect you both and all concerned.

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    1. Thank you. You are most welcome to post a prayer request. I have the utmost respect for prayer warriors. I have witnessed their power. Thank you again.

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  25. My pleasure and honor to be of service CC. Least I can do for ya all.

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  26. God bless you and your wife, you are definitely in my prayers .......good luck and ill pray for remission ......;(

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  27. I came across your blog via "The Feral Irishman" and "Patriot's Corner". I have lost two friends in recent years both to esophageal cancer, and my dad lost his friend, who he grew up with as a young lad, to leukemia when he was still way too young, leaving three teenage kids behind. He was a successful skipper, a real go-getter and a terrific guy. Came home from the sea one day with a bruise on his arm. Just writing this is bringing back a lot of memories.

    Your wife has you by her side, and that's huge. I don't know if you know Billy Joe Shaver, but I remember him saying once that when his wife became ill, it was an opportunity for him to look after her, & let her know how much he loved her, after all the times she's been there for him.

    I don't know what to say here; maybe nothing anyone says can really make much of a difference at the end of the day, then again knowing that people do care about you does help, I think. So rest assured you and your wife will be in my thoughts today, and I will say a prayer for you both as well.

    Nick (from Scotland)

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    1. Thank you Nick. I am sorry for you losses. As older people I know it comes with the territory. Still the loss is mighty.

      The fact that I am old enough to not have to work every day is a blessing. (I'm self employed) We have a lot of time to revisit each other. Both of our children and our grand children live on the same street as we do. That is a huge help.

      Living in Texas, Billy Joe is a required education point, or should be. What you said about him is very important to me. The way we say it here is that it's payback time.

      Addressing your last paragraph. Yes words are powerful. All of these posts have made my wife and I smile. The prayers will not be unheard, we know. The best wishes are cherished and taken to heart.

      You are the third person I have had contact with from Scotland. The last one was my best fishing partner before he passed away. You people are an awesome breed.

      Thank you. Sorry for rambling.

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    2. My uncle (a cancer survivor) is a great Billy Joe fan; we drove down to Glasgow a couple of years ago to see Billy Joe play at the Arches.

      He played "Heart's a'Bustin'" and there wasn't a dry eye in the place. Not where I was sitting anyway, I'd lost my Dad not too long before that and believe you me, he would have been there with us to see Billy Joe too.

      There are quite a few Billy Joe Shaver fans up here in Scotland.

      After the concert I spoke with Billy Joe and told him that I'd listened to his music a lot after my Dad passed away, shook the man's hand and said thanks.

      My uncle once told me that when he finally leaves us, he doesn't want a big fuss, we've just to play "The Real Deal" by Billy Joe Shaver, and send him on his way.

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  28. Hey Mr CC,
    Sorry to hear of your bad news "Pissed" is my husband and I saw it via his bolg..Your wife is very lucky to have a wonderful loving husband at her side through this terrible ordeal, and your love and compassion will help her get through the toughest times. Our thoughts are with you and your family ...Grassmouse

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    1. Thank you. You have my utmost respect for having to put up with that pissed Irishman. I have a semi-pissed Irishwoman I live with. ;)

      Thank you for your words. Give your husband a big never let go hug.

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  29. Very sorry to read this news. Thinking and praying for you both!!!

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  30. CC:

    You and the Mrs. have been added to "the list". Will put in my $0.02 to The Big Guy that the doc is wrong and she's got a lot more time left than that...

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  31. I am so very sorry to hear this. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I have seen God work miracles. May you have strength and peace.

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  32. Oh man, that sucks. I hate cancer. Know that though we've never met "for real," we're all here in spirit for you.

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  34. Thoughts and prayers to you and yours sir.

    Just went through a minor bout with my wife. I can't imagine what you are dealing with but if you need a shoulder to lean on or a ear to talk in....let me know

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  35. Cool Change,on behalf of the prayer warriors at Fellowship Of The Minds, you and your wife are in our hearts and prayers. God Bless you both.

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  36. Prayers and hope blogbrother.

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  37. I hate this f**king disease.

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  38. Our prayers from me and the gals for you and yours...

    Dann in Ohio

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  39. Thinking of you both today. Still praying.

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  40. I will keep you both in my prayers. Keep fighting.

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  41. To all of you. Your words and prayers mean so much to us. They have given us peace and comfort. We will keep up the fight knowing the power we have watching our six. Thank you.

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  42. My niece, age 50, has finished her months of chemo, and 9 weeks of DAILY radiation due to invasive STAGE 4 cancer.

    I had an ileostomy at age 39 and am now 60. This week I'll be undergoing further tests to determine if I have another long row to hoe, since all signs point to 'yes', but it's not in the doctor's hands. I will decide what and how this plays out: not them.

    no matter what, I just want to be courageous and dignified.

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  43. You and your wife are in my prayers. Phil 4:6-7

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  44. The Good Lord loves the love, and loves the fighter. May you and your love have many moments of joy in your journey, remembering that when the Lord is ready it is good to go with God. Hope to see y'all in His Kingdom.

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