winchester21 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Pulling for you Chuck and Julia. I hoped that was all was well and the danger had passed. Hoping that your next post will be a success story. In the meantime- thoughts and prayers. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 More thoughts and prayers for Chuck and Julia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Since folks seem to be in the prayin' mood [], I'd ask that those so inclined say one or two for my 89 year old mother-in-law Daisy. I've been taking her to doctor appointments (since everyone else in the family seems to have regular jobs), and two weeks ago, she had surgery to remove a growth from her vocal cords. Turned out to be malignant. Late last week she had a PET scan, and today we met with an oncologist. Good news, it's only in her larynx, it's treatable with radiation, and she has a 90+% chance of being cured. 6-1/2 weeks, and her throat will get dang sore, but her chances are great that she'll come out OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 gladly done as requested fini. sorry you all have to go through this; but, happy that you're getting a good prognosis. And the Giants are doing okay too! still thinking of you chuck & julia. **Steve** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Gladly Gregg, Thoughts and prayers for Daisy and your family as well. Sounds like a good prognosis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 still thinking of you chuck & julia. Me too, Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Thank you guys....your support means so much. Julia had the heart catherization yesterday and it went fine. The damage report is the torn mitral valve, significant blockages in the arteries to the front and rear of her heart and some blockage to the side artery. On the positive side her arteries appear atypical for someone who has had diabetes for 55 years. The arteries appear "plump" and in good shape except for the blockages. We got home this afternoon and will be returning to Duke on August 12, and surgery will happen on the 13th. Recuperation will take 7-10 days in the hospital primarily because they have to break the breast bone to do the surgery. We wil certainly need your support again at that time. We are confident with the plan we have in place and decided to wait till the 12th so the best surgeon would be available. We are also very pleased with the cardiologist and the head of transplant services. Fini.....best wishes for the mother-in-law. I hope everything goes well. Hope everyone else is okay and thanks again. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Right on Chuck. I'll keep praying the whole time. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chili bone Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Chuck - Positive waves and prayers sent your way. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Thanks Carl. Stop by sometime and we can spin a LP or CD. Would love to have another forum member over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chili bone Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Enjoying a Wild Turkey with a splash of water this evening while trying to figure out what went wrong with the fishies this morning. Trolled for 3 hours with one bluefish to show for the effort. The conditions were a little sporty during the troll so tried a little bottom fishing and nada... I think the east wind was shutting the bite down. Must have been wearing fish repellent today. Came home, cleaned the boat and commenced to drinking. At least I can catch a buzz. Listening to some Steely Dan and winding down the evening. Everyone have a round on me. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 A few sips of water and off to bed. Returned from 30th high school class reunion about an hour ago. Great to see so many people I grew up with. Off to bed. One of Dawn's family reunions tomorrow, uh, later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Chuck, I'm glad to hear things are going well. We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers! My mother-in-law is doing well. She starts radiation a week from tomorrow, and I'm getting offers from a lot of family members to help with daily transportation. Yesterday I had a truck repair experience that definitely deserves a toast! Last Wednesday my 1994 Toyota PU (with the new engine) decided not to start. I was in a huge hurry, and didn't have time to troubleshoot, so I borrowed my mother-in-law's Avalon. It looked hot with my carpentry tools in the trunk and on the leather seats...Anyway, Saturday I had time to work on the truck. Long story short: It was the battery! I've never been more relieved with a car repair...Drinks on me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Fini -prayers and best wishes Chuck- Duke is about as good as it gets. fighting with this $%%$ computer virus since Sat. What a PITA. virus writers/senders should be shot. no new toys- no fun -just work if anybody is buying i am drinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 About time for that 5 o'clock whistle......actually I took the afternoon off so it whistled at 12 o'clock for me. Bar is looking a little pitifull so it will probably be an absolut martini. Talked with Craig yesterday and he has finished a deluxe rebuild of my HK A500 integrated amp. Should be good for another twenty years. Next Friday......surgery day for the wife is closing fast. Trying not to think about it and enjoy this weekend. Hoping everyone is well. Winchester......was that you that got the 15 millon job thread locked[] Cheers gentlemen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Winchester......was that you that got the 15 millon job thread locked Actually Winchester was the voice of reason. I think it got locked as it was creeping very close to a political discussion which is a no no. I'm surprised it lasted as long as it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Finally got back online yesterday after our internet service was taken out by lightning last Tuesday. Hope everyone is doing well. Just finished my diet ginger ale. Prayers for Julia and Chuck as Julia goes in for heart surgery Friday. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Ben, thanks for reminding us about julia's surgery. We definitely need to remember her and chuck. this is a tough time for them. glad that you're back on line. but, there you go mentioning ginger ale...now i'm thirsty again. love that stuff. steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Prayers for Julia and Chuck that Julia's surgery went well. Hope everyone is doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 14, 2010 Moderators Share Posted August 14, 2010 For some reason I never look in here ? Tarheel I wish good luck for you and your wife, I will say some prayers for your wife and for Fini's mother in law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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