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Posted by Old Norm (Member # 1482) on 09-07-2021, 08:47 PM:

Millie is still doing fairly well. She can now move the fingers of the left hand, but not enough to actually use them. I am actually afraid that she may hurt herself. She can now get up off the reclining couch at our house, and did so yesterday when I wasn't watching her closely enough. She said my name, and when I looked up, there she stood, grinning like the Cheshire cat. I asked what she thought she was doing, and she said she was going to look out the window at a flower bed our daughter put in earlier in the summer. I asked how she was going to get up off the floor after she falls, and assured that I'd have to get help to get her up, because I could not do it myself. Our daughter had already came back to Bowling Green, because she had to work today. Anyway, she saw the logic in that and sat back down. It was really good to be home for a few days though. We are back in B.G. now, because she has Physical and Occupational rehab tomorrow. She doesn't have to do Speech therapy any more, because she has met all their goals. I finally did learn the difference between Physical and Occupational therapy. They told me Occupational was from the waist up, and Physical the waist down. I guess you never get too old to learn!

Posted by clydeh (Member # 7) on 09-07-2021, 09:36 PM:

Norm,
Thank you so much for that good report. I will continue to pray that she will improve more and not fall and suffer.
I also will pray for you that you will not hurt yourself taking care of her.
I just read an article about Dolly Parton taking care of her husband. It is a wonderful story like you and your wife.
Dolly is apparently worth many millions, but she is staying home taking care of her husband rather than continuing to go out and perform.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 09-08-2021, 03:52 AM:

My wife has finished the red devil chemo treatment and is doing very well. The doctors are very pleased. They said all tumors have shrunk significantly. Eleven more treatments and then the breast removal. I ask for continued Prayers and we give God all the glory no matter what happens.

P.s. one thing that I've Learned how to do is juice. Who would ever think that green apples, lemons, kale, spinach, and ginger would taste good together but my wife loves it.

Norm I'm glad that Millie is doing some better and I'll continue to pray for the both of you.

Posted by clydeh (Member # 7) on 09-08-2021, 06:23 AM:

rlt4uk,
Thank you for your good news also.
I will continue to pray for your wife as she battles her cancer problem.

Posted by ukcatfannfl (Member # 1425) on 09-08-2021, 10:44 AM:

TY both about the good news concerning your wife's. we will continue to pray for their full recovery...

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 09-08-2021, 10:48 PM:

Thanks for all the prayers. We feel them.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 09-10-2021, 07:30 AM:

Prayers continuing for both.

Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 09-10-2021, 12:42 PM:

Thanks for the updates! I am glad to hear of progress, but both ladies will remain in my prayers.

As will both of you gentlemen! It is difficult to care for your loved one in such crises. I will pray for strength, compassion, and blessings for all.

Posted by Old Norm (Member # 1482) on 09-10-2021, 02:21 PM:

We, Millie and I, really appreciate the prayers. And yes, it is VERY difficult to take full time care of a loved one. I had/have a trout trip planned for the week of October 4th. She is insisting that I still go, and has her sister lined up to come and stay with her those 4 days. I am not so sure about that. Our daughter will be on vacation with her kids at that same time, and in my opinion, her sister is far from the sharpest knife in the drawer. The only saving grace I can see is, their niece is supposed to come with her. She is a sharp cookie, and unless the niece changes her mind, I may still go. There is a chance that our youngest daughter will come up from Tennessee, and if she does, it's a done deal!

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 09-10-2021, 06:31 PM:

Norm, prayers for Millie's continued healing and hopefully all of the stars will align so that you can take that trout trip!

Posted by clydeh (Member # 7) on 09-10-2021, 07:28 PM:

Norm,
In my opinion, it will be very helpful for Millie if you take that trip. Hopefully you will be able to obtain sufficient help for her.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 10-07-2021, 02:15 PM:

Round #10 of chemo today, my wife is doing great. The Dr is really pleased. Please keep 🙏.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 10-07-2021, 08:31 PM:

Prayers continue to be lifted up for you, RLT! Norm, we are praying for Millie's continued recovery every day!

Hope both of the ladies are still doing well!

Posted by clydeh (Member # 7) on 10-07-2021, 08:42 PM:

Nice to hear positive news from both families. What about the trout trip?

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 10-12-2021, 10:13 AM:

Today is a very sad day. My mother in law died Friday and we are burying her Today. On top of cancer this has been devastating to my wife. So I'm asking again for prayers. P.s. she died two hours before her 88th birthday.

Posted by Old Norm (Member # 1482) on 10-12-2021, 11:17 AM:

I relaxed and enjoyed myself on the trout trip, but quite honestly, I have had MUCH better trips fish-wise. I only caught 25 on the whole trip. I have caught over 100 many times. I also allowed the boat motor propeller to hit the bottom as I was trying to negotiate a shoal, and got us washed down below said shoal. We just went ahead and fished there using the trolling motor, until a generator at the dam was opened, making the water a little deeper, and then called the dock. They sent somebody to get us, and my brother and his son (who had waders) retrieved the boat the next day. No harm done, but it made me feel like a fool! I have officially resigned as a boat captain ever again!

Posted by clydeh (Member # 7) on 10-12-2021, 12:21 PM:

Thank you, you two men for the updates. I will remember you and your families in my prayers.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 11-19-2021, 02:38 AM:

Great news! My wife finished her chemo treatments yesterday and is doing great. We meet with the surgeon on the 29th to set a date for her double mastectomy. We're not out of the woods yet,but praise God for what he's done. Please continue to pray and have a great day.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 11-19-2021, 04:41 AM:

Great news and still praying!

Posted by clydeh (Member # 7) on 11-19-2021, 09:04 AM:

Thanks for the information. I know this is a time of high stress and discouragement, but any good news about someone you love is wonderful.

Posted by Old Norm (Member # 1482) on 11-19-2021, 11:52 AM:

Glad for you and the Missus. I wish I had a better report for my wife, but unfortunately, I do not. I don't think her problems are as much physical, as they are in her head. The problem with her, is overconfidence. She gets the idea that she can do things that she just cannot do. She sleeps in a recliner next to our bed, and this morning at about 7:00, she asked me to take her to the bathroom. I stepped across the hall to get the wheelchair. (We keep a potty chair by her recliner and I had moved it so I could get the wheelchair in there) I was only out of the room 5 or 10 seconds, and I don't know why, but she tried to walk to the foot of the bed and meet me there. Then she turned around and started back. Down she went, face first. I had to call a neighbor to help me get her up. She hit the recliner lift handle and thought she had broken her nose. She also thought she may get a black eye, but did not. She does have a knot on her head and a skinned elbow. I am pretty much exasperated, but hanging in there.

Posted by handycat (Member # 2323) on 11-19-2021, 12:08 PM:

Norm, rlt4uk I think about and pray for both of you guys and your families daily.

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Posted by Old Norm (Member # 1482) on 11-19-2021, 12:17 PM:

Thank you Sir. We sure need those prayers.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 11-19-2021, 08:04 PM:

Thanks for the prayers. I will keep praying for Millie, Norm.

Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 11-19-2021, 08:51 PM:

Norm, you have to admire Millie's optimism and determination. Imagine, instead, she had just psychologically "given up" and became content to stop struggling to improve!

I hear your frustration, but honor her efforts. I will be praying that they will one day be rewarded.

Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 11-19-2021, 08:52 PM:

rlt4uk,

Great news about the final chemo! Prayers continuing for even more good news.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 12-14-2021, 08:50 PM:

Well my wife is having a Double mastectomy in the morning. Her name is Cindy, would you guys please continue to pray for her?

Posted by ukcatfannfl (Member # 1425) on 12-14-2021, 09:42 PM:

rit -your wife is in our thoughts and prayers - as is Millie.

Posted by Old Norm (Member # 1482) on 12-14-2021, 10:12 PM:

I, being with Millie full time, really can't see much improvement however, those that don't see her so often, just carry on about the strides she has made. It's a really slow process.

Posted by PaulCat (Member # 513) on 12-14-2021, 10:24 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by rlt4uk:
Well my wife is having a Double mastectomy in the morning. Her name is Cindy, would you guys please continue to pray for her?

RLT, my wife had that done. It's a tough few days so be patient. Prayers for Cindy.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 12-15-2021, 06:13 AM:

Prayers for Cindy! Remember Norm, the wheels of progress sometimes move slowly! As long as the progress is forward then it good!

Posted by CatfanRick (Member # 126) on 12-15-2021, 07:26 AM:

Prayers rlt for Cindy and her caregivers.

Norm, I'm guessing you will hear that for a while. Prayers will continue.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 12-15-2021, 09:30 AM:

Thank you all. This waiting is tough.

Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 12-15-2021, 10:22 AM:

Prayers that God will guide the surgeon's hands, and that the outcome will be overwhelmingly positive. And prayers for Millie's continued progress (and for Norm to see it [Smile]

)

Between the dual journeys of Cindy and Millie, and the destruction in Western Kentucky from the tornados, there is much to pray about!

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 12-15-2021, 04:53 PM:

Norm, how is Mille doing today?

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 12-15-2021, 06:31 PM:

Dr Cannon just called and said everything has went well, the right side is finished no cancer in the right lymphnoids. The left breast has been removed. She's waiting on the pathology report before she goes any further on the left.

Dr Owen has started the first phase reconstruction on the right side. Pray hard that the left lymphnoids comes back clear.

She said she'd let me know when she got the test results and I will let y'all know. 🙏

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 12-15-2021, 07:04 PM:

Thanks for the update, RLT

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 12-15-2021, 08:07 PM:

Great news all 3 lymphnoids came back negative, no cancer. Dr Cannon said that she had complete positive reaction to chemo. She said this is the best news that we could hope for. Thank you JESUS!!!

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 12-15-2021, 08:43 PM:

RLT, Sounding good!

Posted by CatfanRick (Member # 126) on 12-16-2021, 09:25 AM:

Great news rlt, thanks for the update. I will continue prayers for Cindy and family.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 12-16-2021, 12:22 PM:

Thanks, the nurses are saying she's a super patient. She's walking doing laps in the hall, sitting in a chair not laying in the bed. Eating and using the restroom ahead of schedule.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 12-17-2021, 03:33 PM:

Well we are heading home today. Cindy is really sore. She has six drains coming out of her. It took 3 nurses to give her a bath this morning but they say I shouldn't have any trouble yeah right.

The great news is the Dr says according to the CT scan, no cancer. Thanks for all your support. Please keep praying.

Posted by clydeh (Member # 7) on 12-17-2021, 04:14 PM:

rlt4uk,
Such good news. Thanks.
I will continue to pray for her gradual improvement.
I also will pray for your patience and strength in providing her care.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 12-17-2021, 06:06 PM:

Thank you, I'm exhausted but she's worth it.

Posted by clydeh (Member # 7) on 12-17-2021, 11:47 PM:

I know it is fatiguing to provide care for a loved one. God bless both of you.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 12-29-2021, 11:54 AM:

I have wonderful news. The Doctor just told my wife that she was cancer free. I want to thank each of you for all the support and prayers. When I would read your words of encouragement it would lift my spirits. May God bless each and every one of you and your families.

Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 12-29-2021, 12:13 PM:

EXCELLENT NEWS!!!!!!

God is able to do wondrous things. I am so happy for your wife and for YOU!

Posted by clydeh (Member # 7) on 12-29-2021, 01:38 PM:

rlt4uk,
I want to thank you for such good news. God said "yes" to may of our prayers.
I received some other good news yesterday. A man who came to give me some physical therapy asked me if I was Dr. Holloway. He told me that I had sutured a laceration on his forehead when he was 3 years old. That occurred in 1971 when I first moved to Hartselle, Alabama, when I was working in an emergency room in Pineview Hospital.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 12-29-2021, 02:11 PM:

rlt, good news for sure, could not be any better!

Posted by PaulCat (Member # 513) on 12-29-2021, 03:40 PM:

RLT,

First of all, great news! You're wife is a trooper! Glad she's cancer free.

Secondly, I wanna tell you a little something about those drain port reservoirs that may help you to better prepare and avoid what happened to me. If you're eating right now then don't read this as it's not a pleasant story. When my wife went thru this, I would monitor the (we'll just call it) liquid that comes out of the drains and into the reservoirs and I'd have to empty the reservoirs for her when they got full. Well, you know they work by suction. One time I was opening the spout on the reservoir and the tomato soup-like liquid burst out all over my face - it was like someone sneezing in your face. If you ever wonder what true love is, now you know. Anyway, you may want to prepare yourself. [Smile]

Posted by ukcatfannfl (Member # 1425) on 12-29-2021, 05:47 PM:

Great news! God is great.
Hopefully we will see you next time we come to enterprise..

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 12-29-2021, 07:51 PM:

Paulcat, my wife got her drains out yesterday and we got the pathology report today. I was careful to hold the drains and release them slowly, after I seen it splatter a nurse after surgery.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 12-29-2021, 07:53 PM:

Ukcatfanfl, I would love to meet you the next time you're down this way.

Posted by ukcatfannfl (Member # 1425) on 12-30-2021, 06:53 AM:

Great we'll get Bruce and have coffee!

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 12-30-2021, 12:02 PM:

God is good..... We will still continue to pray for you wife and her continued healing as well as Millie. Without them we're not quite whole!
God has blessed us with wonderful partners to help us get through this thing called life!

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 01-01-2022, 12:50 PM:

10-4 on the coffee