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[skeetbum]

First and most important to me is my thanks to the many of you that kept me in your prayers. You see, I was the member that Slab spoke of that wanted to remain anonymous and had a health issue arise a while back. Bear with me and let me start at the beginning.

My brother came to visit earlier this year and was coughing and not feeling himself. Being from out of state we went to a local quick care clinic. Short story, my wife and I wound up there also in the following days. While I was being examined, the nurse felt along my jawbone on the right side and felt what I thought was a swollen gland. She said that it wasn’t, but let’s see what happens. I got better but the lump continued. In May I had a cardiologist appt. And brought this lump up. My primary had closed and relocated and I couldn’t wait any longer, and they agreed and started the ball rolling. I was sent for an X-ray that said there was something there and they needed more info. Next came a biopsy on the first which found metastatic carcinoma. Now I got real nervous. On the ninth was a pet scan that told us where, if anywhere, the origin of this was. I was given the results roadside while I was working yesterday. The only area that lit up in the scan was the lump area, nothing anywhere else. All of the prayers offered for me were answered with that phone call. Everywhere else showed no issues. Now this isnt a get out of jail free card but now I know how big a fight I have ahead. Joni’s thoughts joined with mine trying to think of what we should do if this or that happened. The stress was enormous and I wish it on no one. Tuesday is the oncologist to go over results and get a plan and Thursday is the ear, nose and throat doc that will also have a hand in this. That is the story so far. This is a forum for happy and upbeat topics and this isn’t that. We all have our health issues and I don’t want to dwell any more than I have, but I felt the need to let my second family know why the prayers had been asked for and the result of them. I’ve been looked after several times these past few years, and my blessings continue. I’ll post a small update from time to time but I expect the normal treatment and recovery times will apply. My biggest blessing in all of this is that of my Wife at my side. She keeps all the details in line while I keep going through my daily ritual. God bless all of you, and thank you again.

[CrappiePappy]

We're all wishing for the best outcome, Skeet ... stay strong and know that we're here for you.

[BuckeyeCrappie]

Players for you and your wife Skeet. So thankful it is contained to that one area!

[DockShootinJack]

I had a similar scare years ago. I can remember the stress and worry were immense. Prayers sent. I hope they get ya all fixed up quickly.

[Slab]

Bless you Tim. Thanks for posting. Stay strong, and continued prayers will be sent your way. This is good news so far about the localization, and hopefully it just keeps getting better from here on out.

["D"]

God bless you and yours. Hope you heal soon.

[Pondfisher42]

Skeet pray here to continue blessing


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[rnvinc]

Prayers sent ...

Rickie

[SuperDave336]

Stay strong and positive. Prayers for you, your family and all the doctors.

[TerryD]

Thanks for posting this news Skeet. Will keep you on the prayer list.