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diandtom · 10-19-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Camping4fun

Dianne, sorry to hear about Tom but remember we serve a mighty God, never give up hope. Don't tell God How bad his cancer is but tell the cancer how big our God is. My prayers have been sent for both of you two.

What a wonderful way to put it! There isn't much of the tumor left,they just couldn't get what was pressed against the brain stem. The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center's motto is "At Duke.... there is hope",so no we won't give up,and we are making the very most of each day.

HoboPals · 10-19-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by diandtom

I got a late night call from Tom last night,said he been doing some serious thinking,so was afraid about what. But, he decided we aren't going to sell the rv yet,said we may take shorter,closer to home trips but wasn't ready to give up camping yet-love his positive attitude!!

Good for Tom! Waiting and worrying is the worst part of any illness. This may be a blessing in disguise and may remind you to make every moment meaningful. My best wishes and healing thoughts go your way. I'm hoping for a miracle.

Dixieray53 · 10-19-2011, 05:40 PM

Tracy and I send our best thoughts.... d

diandtom · 10-20-2011, 07:55 PM

Tom wants me to thank everyone for the prayers,good wishes and cards,he appreciates them so much!

Just Because · 10-21-2011, 06:57 AM

You both are in our prayers and thoughts. I'm in Wilmington , so if THERE IS ANYTHING!!!!! you need or need to have done, PLEASE give me a call.

Something that I want to pass on to you and all the members. I have been fortunate enough to have an airplane and a motorhome in my lifetime. The airplane allowed me to participate in a program called ANGEL FLIGHT. This is where pilots donate their time and services to fly people for treatment all across the US. There is no cost for this service, just a smile is all I asked for. I have flown babies to the Shriner burn centers and brought home elderly to be with their families in their last days.

My point is just to let our family and others know of this free service. Angel Flight also has working part on the ground (GROUND ANGELS) that transports patients that can't fly. Motorhomes are great for this service. Check them out on the web.

Now my flying days are over, Cancer took my medical, but I help with Ground Angels transporting people to the hospitals from the airport.

Horace

50 kw · 10-23-2011, 06:59 PM

Dianne and Tom,

Our throughts and prayers are with you. We pray God's grace and blessings for you both through this process. We hope Tom continues to recover well.

Duncan & Rose

diandtom · 10-23-2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 50 kw

Dianne and Tom,

Our throughts and prayers are with you. We pray God's grace and blessings for you both through this process. We hope Tom continues to recover well.

Duncan & Rose

Thanks,it was great seeing you two at the rally,wish we could have spent more time together. We are back in Durham for dr appointments at Duke Monday and Tuesday. Tom went through the surgery and rehab very well so with his great attitude and everyones prayers and good wishes we are hoping what we have coming up next will go just as well.

mrschwarz · 10-23-2011, 07:29 PM

He's in my thoughts.

sdennislee · 11-13-2011, 10:02 AM

How is Tom doing? He is in our prayers.

historyljc · 11-13-2011, 05:08 PM

Keep your spirits up. Our prayers also go with you and Tom.

Ray,IN · 11-13-2011, 09:45 PM

Please tell Tom he is in my prayers, and you are too. I suspect the caregiver has greater stress levels than the patient. Ever since I developed melanoma skin cancer my wife has focused on me and neglected herself. Please remember to keep your health up as you care for Tom.

AL · 11-14-2011, 06:22 AM

Tom and Di you are both in my prayers! Glad to hear things are going well!!

diandtom · 11-14-2011, 11:39 AM

Thanks again for your prayers and good thoughts,the visits,cards and calls are also greatly appreciated. We finally start on his aggressive treatment Wednesday,an IV,then chemo pills and radiation-IV's are every 2 weeks,chemo 7 days a week and radiaton 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Its going to get rougher but we are very hopeful for a good out come!

Dianne

**NLOVNIT** · 11-14-2011, 12:06 PM

We'll keep those prayers comin', Dianne. Stay strong & we all hope the chemo & radiation give that old cancer a one-two punch with a KO & down for the count!

Lori-