RALPHIE'S HOME !

[Cookestwo]

<span class="ev_code_RED">Your prayers have been greatly appreciated. Surgery was successful, and Ralphie's home!</span>

Hi, Gang:

Ralphie needs our prayers. He has been in quite a lot of pain the past week or so, and even the pain meds didn't seem to help.

An MRI has revealed that his femur bone is about to break. The way it was explained to me is that if you picture his bone as if it were a straw, the tumor inside has filled 40% of the bone cavity. When it reaches 50%, the bone will break. So what they will do is clean out as much of the tumor as possible then reinforce the bone with a rod.

They are still waiting to get a time for the surgery. Ralph's oncologist is hoping for tomorrow, but it depends on the availability of the OR. He is in the hospital now, so let's pray for peace and physical comfort for him as he waits. Pray also for spiritual and emotional comfort for Janice.

As you know, Janice is recovering from major surgery a week ago yesterday. Pray for her strength and healing also.

As if all of this wasn't enough, they will be moving to their new home in a few weeks. Imagine all that packing and unpacking.

They may be done with all of that, just in time for their son, Kevin's wedding on Octoboer 1st. I'm overwhelmed just writing about all of this.

We are praising God for the job He has already done in their lives and the people He has sent to help them. Their church is actually shutting down the office for the day of their move to help them. What a blessing.

Love,

[Cookestwo]

<span class="ev_code_RED">Your prayers have been greatly appreciated. Surgery was successful, and Ralphie's home!</span>

Hi, Gang:

Ralphie needs our prayers. He has been in quite a lot of pain the past week or so, and even the pain meds didn't seem to help.

An MRI has revealed that his femur bone is about to break. The way it was explained to me is that if you picture his bone as if it were a straw, the tumor inside has filled 40% of the bone cavity. When it reaches 50%, the bone will break. So what they will do is clean out as much of the tumor as possible then reinforce the bone with a rod.

They are still waiting to get a time for the surgery. Ralph's oncologist is hoping for tomorrow, but it depends on the availability of the OR. He is in the hospital now, so let's pray for peace and physical comfort for him as he waits. Pray also for spiritual and emotional comfort for Janice.

As you know, Janice is recovering from major surgery a week ago yesterday. Pray for her strength and healing also.

As if all of this wasn't enough, they will be moving to their new home in a few weeks. Imagine all that packing and unpacking.

They may be done with all of that, just in time for their son, Kevin's wedding on Octoboer 1st. I'm overwhelmed just writing about all of this.

We are praising God for the job He has already done in their lives and the people He has sent to help them. Their church is actually shutting down the office for the day of their move to help them. What a blessing.

Love,

[Xeroid]

Thank you Cheri for keeping us posted on The Hamiltons situation. We are keeping them both in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Jan

[Vectrola]

Ralphie & Janice,
We will be saying a BIG prayer for you both, it is said he will not give more than you can handle. Our Love to you both.
CArolyn & Jim

[RV Wizard]

Ralphie & Janice, we too have been and will continue to think of and pray for both of you and your family. Thank you Cheri for keeping us posted. May God richly bless all of our Florida Boomer Family.

[Captain Bud]

Ruth and I are praying for Ralphie and Janice and the whole great bunch of you down South, God Bless you all...

[Tom & Dee]

Ralph and Janice we are thinking and praying for you and your family. We love you both.

Tom & Dee

[Beaver 08]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you often. Tom and Cindy

[Cookestwo]

PRAISE THE LORD!


Ralphie came home from the hospital today. Janice said he is black and blue and swollen but so happy to be home.

[LouRobin]

Yippppppeeeeeee.

We are glad you are HOME.

Hope the pain is GONE, and I like black and blue two of my favorite colors.

[safcrkr]

Hey Guys,YES i'm home ,yes i'm black & blue AND,YES still in lots'o pain However,thanks to you all for your Love,prayers,and support,we'll get through it all.Weezie's still healing from her surgery & Lou,if you like black & blue,you can have it...along with the pain
Don't know yet what the future holds for us,....other than moving.AND a wedding(our son)
Just to let you guys know,i have talked to the admin.of this site,and reniged on my volunteering for "you know what" . not to be posted here...PLEASE.See Ya,Ralphie

[Cookestwo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by safcrkr:
Hey Guys,YES i'm home
<span class="ev_code_RED">Well, looky hear! The Safecracker is back on line. Welcome home, Bubba!</span>


yes i'm black & blue AND,YES still in lots'o pain
<span class="ev_code_RED">Your poor old "battle scars" are sure plentiful, aren't they? Signs of a tough old soldier. Woops! I meant to say "sailor".</span>


However,thanks to you all for your Love,prayers,and support,we'll get through it all.
<span class="ev_code_RED">You bet you will, and we'll keep on praying!</span>


Weezie's still healing from her surgery.
<span class="ev_code_RED">She's another tough cookie. We're praying for her too.</span>


& Lou,if you like black & blue,you can have it...along with the pain
<span class="ev_code_RED">No one would want what you've been through, but no one would have handled it the way you have either, Bubs.</span>


Don't know yet what the future holds for us,....other than moving.AND a wedding(our son)
<span class="ev_code_RED">Woa! You'll be just a tad busy for awhile, won't you?!</span>


Just to let you guys know,i have talked to the admin.of this site,and reniged on my volunteering for "you know what" . not to be posted here...PLEASE.
<span class="ev_code_RED">Way to go. Certainly not a one-man job.</span>


See Ya,Ralphie </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
<span class="ev_code_RED">We can't wait. We'll see you on Friday with ribs in tow.</span>


<span class="ev_code_RED">Love ya,</span>

<span class="ev_code_RED">Missy and the Big Guy</span>

RalphiE,
We are glad to see you are home. None of us know what the future is going to bring so we must enjoy today and be thankful for each day we have. I think Lou would look good carrying your black & blue don't you? All the Boomers are looking forward to seeing both you and Janice at the Sept Rally.
Don't worry what ever you & Janice can't do Cheri will, including putting on the slinky gray hose . Just kidding cheri.
All of us will help in any way needed. Take care rest up and follow nurse Janice orders...
Derek

[Cookestwo]

Hey, Derek:

Since Janice just had major surgery too, the rest of us could take turns playing Doctors and Nurses. Whatever, they know they will be well taken care of.

Both those Hamiltons need to take it easy. Not to mention they'll be moving shortly after the rally!

And for your information, I "might" just be willing to help with those hoses. I'd do anything for our friends.

So, on that note, this is the way it will go. Derek, I will command you to empty the gray water hose and the black water hose and clean up any mess you may incure. Ta da!