Those of you that have been members of this place for some time already know that Henry Hawk and I are friends in REAL life, and not just here. . .
I've been asked to pass along some news of a personal nature, that is deeply concerning.
VERY recently Henry and his family have learned of a health challenge that is very troubling. This concern involves Mrs. Hawk and a cancerous growth that has been identified.
The prognosis at this point is VERY good, and doctors have stated that they are very confident that the worst of this challenge will be the procedural portion and the discomforts this may drive.
I'd like to ask that each one of us keep Henry and his family in our thoughts, and if you are so inclined, your prayers.
While those highly trained to deal with such situations are confident of an excellent outcome, I believe each of us know all too well the stress and anxiety levels any diagnosis containing the word "cancer" can be; and try as we might no level of reassurance is very good at relieving it until the word "free" is connected to it by those same highly trained individuals.
Henry wants each of us to know that things are going as well as one can expect in such circumstances, and that this is why we may not hear a whole lot from him for a period of time here; as he and his family come to grips with things.
I will be keeping HH, his wife, and family in my thoughts and sending positive thoughts his way and hope for a positive outcome.
Me, too.
HOPEFULLY HENRY KNOWS AND UNDERSTANDS THE RESPECT DON CARTER HAS FOR HIS ONLINE ENTITY!
THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN CALM A NIGGA DOWN!
HE AND HIS ARE IN MY PRAYERS!
HENRY IS ONE OF THOSE WHO DESERVES A SPECIAL PRAYER FROM A NIGGA!
ONE OF THE FEW PEOPLE A NIGGA RESPECTS THAT HE HAS NEVER MET!
GOD SPEED AND GOD BLESS HENRY!
NIGGA WILL DO A PRAYER AT A MORE PEACEFUL TIME OF DAY OR NIGHT!
DON CARTER ANDERSON(INDIANS)INDIANA
Henry, she will bask in the love and support of your family and be better in no time. :yes:
I'm sending positve thoughts your way that everything goes well.
:hug:
HH, you are in my thoughts now, and will be until this difficult time passes. We differ in perspectives, but I truly hope for the best possible outcome for you and your wife.
Unfortunately, I know exactly what it's like to be on your side hearing something like that from a doctor. Stay strong my online friend. And keep us updated as you can.
Henry stopped by the stall today and we had a nice chat.
He seems to be holding up alright, and the prognosis is very positive.
Nice to see yah today Henry! :yes: :yes: :yes: :smile: :smile: :smile:
Quote from: Palehorse on May 07, 2011, 06:21:50 PM
Henry stopped by the stall today and we had a nice chat.
He seems to be holding up alright, and the prognosis is very positive.
Nice to see yah today Henry! :yes: :yes: :yes: :smile: :smile: :smile:
That's good news PH. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks guys, I appreciate everyones comments and their thoughts & prayers.
We are cautiously optimistic with a somewhat promising prognosis. We will learn more in a couple of weeks as she prepares for surgery to have a neuroendocrine tumor removed. It is attached to her pancreas. It is more than likely she will have her pancreas removed entirely, but at the least 2/3rds of it. Also, she may have her spleen removed. With all of that said, it is pleasing news to us, that she will no have to undergo any chemothearpy. Also, it is explained to us by the oncologist, that it is likely this will rid her of all cancer. It is still very nerve wrecking and worrisome, until this is all done and confirmed.
It was nice visiting with you PH... :)
Henry, coincidentally, a friend sent something to me that you may be interested in for Mrs. Hawk. It could be a way to releave some of her day-to-day stress that's on top of everything. I'm posting it here b/c this could be helpful to anyone really, but I'll have to do it from home. I don't have access to that email here.
Hang in there, Henry. Let us know if you need anything. Even if it's just an ear.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 09, 2011, 12:54:56 PM
Thanks guys, I appreciate everyones comments and their thoughts & prayers.
We are cautiously optimistic with a somewhat promising prognosis. We will learn more in a couple of weeks as she prepares for surgery to have a neuroendocrine tumor removed. It is attached to her pancreas. It is more than likely she will have her pancreas removed entirely, but at the least 2/3rds of it. Also, she may have her spleen removed. With all of that said, it is pleasing news to us, that she will no have to undergo any chemothearpy. Also, it is explained to us by the oncologist, that it is likely this will rid her of all cancer. It is still very nerve wrecking and worrisome, until this is all done and confirmed.
It was nice visiting with you PH... :)
We're here, Henry.
As always my thoughts are with you and still sending positive thoughts your way.
I was VERY relieved to see you face to face Henry; and know my door is ALWAYS open to you and your family.
As always, keeping you, your wife, and family in my thoughts my friend!
(I dedicate this video to you and your family!)
http://www.youtube.com/v/QPoTGyWT0Cg
Quote from: Palehorse on May 09, 2011, 07:16:15 PM
I was VERY relieved to see you face to face Henry; and know my door is ALWAYS open to you and your family.
As always, keeping you, your wife, and family in my thoughts my friend!
(I dedicate this video to you and your family!)
http://www.youtube.com/v/QPoTGyWT0Cg
:) :smitten: thanks!
You know my sentiments, Hank. :yes:
Guys, just to give you a quick update without going into details....we went to a specialist yesterday....in a nutshell, things may not be as they once thought.
A new test next week can/will confirm if anything bad is going on with my wife. The theory by the new Doc is she may not be in any danger and a simple surgery may possibly fix everything.
But, until then, I am caustiously optimistic...any continued thoughts and prayers will be appreciated.
Thanks for your support....it is appreciated. :)
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 27, 2011, 11:00:09 AM
Guys, just to give you a quick update without going into details....we went to a specialist yesterday....in a nutshell, things may not be as they once thought.
A new test next week can/will confirm if anything bad is going on with my wife. The theory by the new Doc is she may not be in any danger and a simple surgery may possibly fix everything.
But, until then, I am caustiously optimistic...any continued thoughts and prayers will be appreciated.
Thanks for your support....it is appreciated. :)
Oh my! This sounds like very hopeful news! I've got my fingers crossed for you guys. Hang in there. Thanks for the update.
Sending positive thoughts your way HH.
Hope the tests turn out good, Henry.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 27, 2011, 11:00:09 AM
Guys, just to give you a quick update without going into details....we went to a specialist yesterday....in a nutshell, things may not be as they once thought.
A new test next week can/will confirm if anything bad is going on with my wife. The theory by the new Doc is she may not be in any danger and a simple surgery may possibly fix everything.
But, until then, I am caustiously optimistic...any continued thoughts and prayers will be appreciated.
Thanks for your support....it is appreciated. :)
Hopefully, it will turn out like my wife's biopsy last week -- benign and operable to stop the pain.
This waiting game may be the hardest thing we have had to do, EVER. We should know something, today or tomorrow. We did NOT get the news we wanted, but some of the other possibilities will be better than some of the alternatives it could be.
All I know is, that it is times like this that truly define a relationship. I know that I LOVE MY WIFE....and IF, I could swap places with her, I would do it in second flat. She is my world.
Guys!
We received word from our Doctor at IU Med Center and the Mel Simon Cancer Center, that my wife has NO CANCER!
She has some inflammation and scar tissue from pancreatitis twenty years ago. It is being overwhelmed by white blood cells and that is why it should up "red" on the PET Scan.
He believes this can be treated with Steroids or Antibiotics. The Gall Bladder must go.
I want to thank those of you who supported me through this. I know we differ on ideologies of several topics, but we have become somewhat of a family on here...and I thank you!
:)
That's great news HH. {{{{hugs}}}}@both you and Mrs. HH
GLAD TO HEAR THAT GUY!
A LITTLE FAITH A LITTLE LOVE AND A LITTLE PRAYER GOES A LONG WAY!
GAL BLADDER IS A TRICKY CRITTER!
MY WAS GIVING ME THE SIGNS OF A HEART ATTACK BEFORE IT CAME OUT!
GOD BLESS YOU BOTH BROTHER MAN !
GLAD IT IS ALL OK!
BETTER THE FEAR THAN THE ACTUALITY!
THE FEAR IS EASIER TO OVERCOME!
DON CARTER
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 08, 2011, 08:52:40 AM
Guys!
We received word from our Doctor at IU Med Center and the Mel Simon Cancer Center, that my wife has NO CANCER!
She has some inflammation and scar tissue from pancreatitis twenty years ago. It is being overwhelmed by white blood cells and that is why it should up "red" on the PET Scan.
He believes this can be treated with Steroids or Antibiotics. The Gall Bladder must go.
I want to thank those of you who supported me through this. I know we differ on ideologies of several topics, but we have become somewhat of a family on here...and I thank you!
:)
Sure glad it wasn't the big "C". You can live a long time with out a gall bladder. My grandmother live a long, long time with out one.
Besides that everybody deserves some good luck some time and you got yours at just the right time. Happy Days.
Troll,
I thank you for your kind words... :yes:
Don,
Thank YOU, for your support..you are so right about a little "faith, love and prayer"...I would have been lost without it... 8)
Me,
Big hugs right back at you... :smitten: It is appreciated....
and really all of you guys .... it has really meant very much too me to see your support... :smitten:
Great news, Henry. Best to you and your family!!!!!
Hank, yah know where I stand on this whole thing man, and how HUGE I personally take this wonderful development!
I'm looking forward to celebrating all this with you very soon! (Whether over coffee, breakfast, or just a face to face chat. This is news WORTHY of celebration!) :yes: :yes: :yes:
I'm a little late on the congratulations, but I'm SO happy that this turned out the way it did. That'awesome news! :clap:
again thank you all for your support.
I am STILL somewhat overwhelmed with the reception of this news.....We had prepared for the worse, and this came to us out of left field.
Quote from: Henry Hawk on June 09, 2011, 08:38:44 AM
again thank you all for your support.
I am STILL somewhat overwhelmed with the reception of this news.....We had prepared for the worse, and this came to us out of left field.
Henry I have found that it is better to prepare for the worse so you won't have to play catchup. Because when good news happen is so much sweeter to except.
For most of us the Murphy's law is live and well in our lives. You know if something bad can happen it will. It's a tough fight to keep Murphy at bay and you did. :yeah: :fireworks: :bliss: :bliss: :fireworks: :biggrin:
the wife had her Gall Bladder removed today......something we attempted to do back in April, before all heck broke loose......the doctor said everythng looks good....she is to have a CT in 6 months to check on her "abnormality" and if it is still the same....she will probably just have it there forever and probably had it there since she was young....
I have so much to be thankful for....and a whole new outlook on several things because of this.....we both do. :)
Great news, Henry. :) :) :) :)
:clap:
Glad to hear everything went well.
:yes: