Johann the Horrible Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Pancreatic cancer, ouch. Not the bet one to get(as if it ever could be good). Lost a friend to that middle last year. My dad (now 77) kicked Prostate cancer in his mid 60's and has been "clean" ever since. Wife had a mastectomy and two further ops after being diagnosed with Breast cancer. She just had her last checkup, "clean for the last 3 years". Man it is tough. I feel for you and your friend and his family. To say me and my family will pray for him is moot, of course we will. We cannot feel what your friend and his family is going through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Well, I got the news today that all efforts of treatment are halted and Michael will be at home under Hospice/home nurse care. I've been back to TX to see him twice since he's been diagnosed with it. Looks like one more really soon to make sure I get to see him again before he loses the fight. Please pray for his wife, and 3 daughters. Hop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Hop, Prayer just sent up for your friend and his family...green pastures, still waters, comfort, and a big banquet at the end of his journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superman Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Hop, I'm really sorry that your friend has fallen victim to this cruel disease. It is sad beyond words. Prayers sent. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S. Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Detroit has a hospital that is dedicated to cancer patients. I'm sure other large cities have them too. I can say from first hand experience with my wife that the moment someone mentions the word cancer, you should head there. They deal with nothing but cancer, and have the most knowledge and latest treatments. Tell your friend to go there for his second opinion. It may be a drive, depending on where he lives, but we are talking life an death. Wish him good luck from me, and never underestimate the power of faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Sorry for your friend, Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Got the news this morning that Micheal passed away last night. He is in a better place, with Jesus and no pain. Pray for his wife Dawn, and 3 daughters. Michaela, Sarah, and Elizabeth 14,11,and 7 respectively. Also, Pray for his Mother and Father as no parent should outlive their children. Micheal, I'll see you again one of these days. Until then I'll keep you in my memories! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 He is in a better place, with Jesus and no pain. True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Payne Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Sorry. Prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carinab Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I'm truly sorry for your loss Sam. God gave us memories so that in the harsh, barren winter we can remember the beauty of spring when life bursts forth in renewal. Prayers sent for his kin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS_A18138 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Our prayers go out to the family. Sorry Hop! I lost my shooting partner last year in june! It's been tuff, but his wife has stayed very close with us and she is doing well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Bell Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Truely sorry to hear of your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg308 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Sorry for your loss, cancer sucks in so many ways. Someone mentioned that docs will eventually cure it, I think they will, but who knows how long it will take? Last week at my local club we put on Shoot For a Cure to raise money for breast cancer research. It was such a great day for so many reasons. We have 92 shooters and about 80 of them were new to any kind of shooting sport and more than half were women. We kept the stages simple and ran it like a hybrid USPSA/IDPA match. It was laid back as we wanted them to have fun and enjoy it yet get a taste for the sport. It was fulfilling for me because we raised $4100 for breast cancer, introduced practical pistol to a lot of people, snfd it was all done doing something I really love. Our $4100 might not be much, but we are making it an annual event and hopefully we can be part of the cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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