Sorry I Haven't Been Active Much

Tsalagidave · July 10, 2017, 02:22:39 AM

Boys, sorry I haven't been posting much lately. My wife was diagnosed with cancer and it has weighted heavily on us both. Treatment has been in effect for the last few months now. My wife has the hard job. Carrying the burden of the physical discomfort and uncertainty for her own future is her task alone. Watching it all happen and being able to do little more than to just be there and worry a lot is mine. In addition to that, I lost my Grandpa and we were pretty close. He survived 96 years, the Po Valley, Anzio and Monte Casino.

I should have said something about this sooner but I just didn't want to. Please keep us in your hopes and prayers. I'm now in the mood to write some articles as an outlet so you should see more from me soon. However, if I seem a bit off with my replies, it's not you; I just haven't been myself lately.

Thanks everyone.

-Dave

Capt Quirk · July 10, 2017, 06:11:39 AM

My thoughts are with you and your wife. I was in y'all's shoes 3 years ago. I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer with a brain tumor to boot. I have been cancer free for 2 years now. With a good doctor, and lots of hope, you do have a chance.

Tascosa Joe · July 10, 2017, 07:20:17 AM

We will keep you in our prayers.

dusty texian · July 10, 2017, 08:18:09 AM

Will keep Y'all in my prayers , Brother Dave. Being there for your wife is what is needed . Sorry for your loss , Grandfathers are special ! Stay strong . ,,DT

Major 2 · July 10, 2017, 01:10:34 PM

Knee mail sent

Scattered Thumbs · July 10, 2017, 03:36:25 PM

I am sorry to hear the bad news. I hope everything goes well.
Hang in there.

Ben Beam · July 10, 2017, 05:24:32 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this. Of course everyone here will be wishing you both well, and happy to have you participate when you're up to it. Do what you need to do to stay sane, and let us know if there's anything we can do to help.

Gus Walker · July 10, 2017, 06:59:31 PM

Prayers upon the wind.... Went thru it with both my dad and stepdad....Strength to you and healing

Jake MacReedy · July 22, 2017, 02:39:58 PM

Dave, lifting your wife, you and your entire family up in prayer! Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you, sir!

God Bless!
Ron

Tsalagidave · August 07, 2017, 04:24:16 PM

Gentlemen, thank you all for the very kind words. They mean a lot and they go far. I'd like to get back into the proverbial saddle have a few articles I'd like to start adding.

It is my pleasure to share this hobby with such a good lot.

Thanks

-Dave

BlackHillsScout · September 09, 2017, 10:43:52 AM

Prayers sent for your wife and you.
Looking forward to more articles, I need to be more active myself.

Tsalagidave · October 03, 2017, 11:37:43 PM

Gentlemen, thank you very much for the kind words. It really means a lot to me and I'm sorry I did not say that sooner. After 16 rounds of chemotherapy and a tough surgery this morning, I received great news that the cancer was detained and mostly killed by the treatment.

The surgery removed the small core of cancerous cells still living after treatment and any affected material including the now dead cells. In plain words, my wife may require more regular checkups over the years but her odds of seeing a ripe old age are just about as good as anyone else's.

The next step at hand is a long recovery period. She made it through but got beat up bad in the process.

Thanks again for the warm wishes.

-Dave

Coal Creek Griff · October 04, 2017, 01:09:46 AM

This is good news. Thanks for the update.

CC Griff

Niederlander · October 04, 2017, 05:44:03 AM

Quote from: Tsalagidave on October 03, 2017, 11:37:43 PM
Gentlemen, thank you very much for the kind words. It really means a lot to me and I'm sorry I did not say that sooner. After 16 rounds of chemotherapy and a tough surgery this morning, I received great news that the cancer was detained and mostly killed by the treatment.

The surgery removed the small core of cancerous cells still living after treatment and any affected material including the now dead cells. In plain words, my wife may require more regular checkups over the years but her odds of seeing a ripe old age are just about as good as anyone else's.

The next step at hand is a long recovery period. She made it through but got beat up bad in the process.

Thanks again for the warm wishes.

-Dave

Outstanding news!

Tascosa Joe · October 04, 2017, 10:12:28 AM

Outstanding, we are glad to hear every ones prayers have been answered and it is always good to have a few good doctors around.

Mogorilla · October 04, 2017, 11:18:48 AM

Outstanding news!

Gus Walker · October 04, 2017, 05:52:50 PM

Great news...Prayers of thanks and continued healing.

Tsalagidave · October 04, 2017, 07:33:19 PM

Thanks everyone. Although draining wounds and changing dressings is a far cry from the outdoor stuff, I have grown up a lot through these last few months. I found a lot of personal attributes about myself that came up lacking. The three things I have learned so far are...

1. Be thankful when you discover your personal failures and shortcomings; it's nothing but solid opportunities to improve yourself.
2. I hope that I am never again so stupid as to think that I cannot improve any further on anything. I found so much about me I still have to fix. I hope to remain vigorously in the act of self improvement never accepting what I do as the best I can do right up to my last breath.
3. I did not know what love was. I knew what a beautiful woman who is a great life partner and friend is; but I did not know what love is until going through this.

I am blessed with a wonderful woman and I have just gotten started trying to be a good man to her.
Your kind words mean more than you know. Thank you all for the encouragement.

-Dave

Silver_Rings · October 04, 2017, 10:22:20 PM

I am glad you have found out many important things about your self and your relationship. It gives more positive meaning to what you and your wife are going through.

SR

Mogorilla · October 05, 2017, 07:49:52 AM

Caring for the person you love is truly one of the most, if not the most, significant crucible anyone will ever be placed in. Dave, you came through it with your wife and are stronger for it. Congratulations on the news and good luck with everything as you move forward. You need a hand, there are many of us here, just let us know.