March 04, 2025
A Short Hiatus
Timothy Birdnow
I see Dana filled everyone in about my hiatus. It's going to continue at least through the rest of the week, alas. I am going to be tied up probably every day until she gets out of the hospital into rehab.
But I promise to return. Most blogs like this eventually closed because the author/editor tired of laboring with no return, but not me. I find it therapeutic and like the fans we have here (the few who are left anyway.) So I give you my word of honor I will, like MacArthur, return! Please be patient and check back in a few days.
Thank you all for your kindness, prayers, support, and for reading.
Tim
I see Dana filled everyone in about my hiatus. It's going to continue at least through the rest of the week, alas. I am going to be tied up probably every day until she gets out of the hospital into rehab.
But I promise to return. Most blogs like this eventually closed because the author/editor tired of laboring with no return, but not me. I find it therapeutic and like the fans we have here (the few who are left anyway.) So I give you my word of honor I will, like MacArthur, return! Please be patient and check back in a few days.
Thank you all for your kindness, prayers, support, and for reading.
Tim
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My old hometown friend who has the prayer chain at church has now heard the story and will pass on the info.
Posted by: Dana Mathewson at March 04, 2025 11:50 PM (gUtwc)
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Supporting one's loved one through the rocks and shoals of life is, perhaps, life's greatest privilege. It can be wearing, but that is why we are put on this earth.
Posted by: Bill H at March 05, 2025 12:28 AM (Q7br2)
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You have a unique ability to make every post feel special and relatable. This one was another great read cheapest smm panel
Posted by: SMM Panel at March 05, 2025 03:37 AM (GcVx+)
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She will beat this and rise like a phoenix from the ashes stronger than ever before.
Posted by: Mike at March 05, 2025 12:20 PM (AVZAs)
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Bill, you have hit the nail squarely on the head. Bless you for pointing this out. Too many people don't know this crucial fact of life!
Posted by: Dana Mathewson at March 07, 2025 01:10 AM (gUtwc)
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Thanks Dana; all the prayers are appreciated. Cathy says she can feel them!
You're right Bill; it actually IS a privilege, although it is no fun either. I've had to watch them stand Cathy up and seen the pain she's in - it's heartbreaking, especially since she's a very soft and gentle person and it's so terrible to watch such a person suffer like that. But you're right; it's our primary job in this tired old world.
Thanks Mike; I sure hope so! She beat stage III cancer five years ago and this cancer wasn't as bad and they removed the whole thing. The danger we face is she may wind up being invalid; she already has great difficulty walking and that won't get any better, I fear. My wife has a rare genetic disorder similar to Parkinsons (and they treat it much the same) and betweeen that and the radiation treatments last time she barely can creep along. I fear she will wind up unable to actually walk from this. But the physical therapy people are working on it so hopefully she'll do well.
I'll keep everyone updated.
You're right Bill; it actually IS a privilege, although it is no fun either. I've had to watch them stand Cathy up and seen the pain she's in - it's heartbreaking, especially since she's a very soft and gentle person and it's so terrible to watch such a person suffer like that. But you're right; it's our primary job in this tired old world.
Thanks Mike; I sure hope so! She beat stage III cancer five years ago and this cancer wasn't as bad and they removed the whole thing. The danger we face is she may wind up being invalid; she already has great difficulty walking and that won't get any better, I fear. My wife has a rare genetic disorder similar to Parkinsons (and they treat it much the same) and betweeen that and the radiation treatments last time she barely can creep along. I fear she will wind up unable to actually walk from this. But the physical therapy people are working on it so hopefully she'll do well.
I'll keep everyone updated.
Posted by: Timothy Birdnow at March 07, 2025 07:56 AM (aVI2U)
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After your call to us today, which was so wonderfully upbeat, I e-mailed our support group which includes Jack Kemp and Fay Voshell. Haven't heard back from Fay yet but Jack sent "Baruch HaShem - (in Hebrew, Blessed Be the Name of God!"
I like it when Jack prays in Hebrew -- as I told him, it removes the need for a translator.
And to amplify on Bill H's comments, I think that "He who dies with the most people on his prayer list, wins."
I like it when Jack prays in Hebrew -- as I told him, it removes the need for a translator.
And to amplify on Bill H's comments, I think that "He who dies with the most people on his prayer list, wins."
Posted by: Dana Mathewson at March 08, 2025 12:44 AM (gUtwc)
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