Prayers needed, cancer.

Doug in Illinois · Jul 13, 2009

It won't change the final outcome, but the gentleman who has rented our Nebraska farm ground since I quit farming it after all the 1993 rain issues has just a few days or weeks left. No more than 2 months at most. Has lung and brain cancer, and now severe diabetes from the treatments.

One of his boys is taking over, I get along great with him also, but Kelly will never be Jake. Jake was my best man when my wife and I got married here in Illinois in 2003, he helped me load several 24 ft livestock trailer full loads from the farm houses after my mom died in 2005 at 64 years old of a massive heart attack and my dad (divorced) later 2005 of cancer.

He was there for support after the old farm house burned to the ground Valentine's day 2007 when meth heads had something "blow". Still had 3 rooms clear full of OLD stuff, all the family tin type photos along with all the old family records were lost.

But, back to Jake. His wife Ruth has said she doesn't like to see him suffering like this. He is home, doctors have done all they can for him. We are going back one last time to see him for what it is worth. Ruth was a supervisor at a nursing home, without her knowledge and patience I am sure Jake would die in a hospital or nursing home.

Pray for Ruth, and that Jake doesn't suffer needlessly. DOUG

kruser · Jul 13, 2009

Doug,
Sorry to here this. Prayers go out to Jake and his family as well as you.
Hope I don't have post this message as I've got to get a place looked at on my throat.

Jim - Peoria

kyplowboy · Jul 13, 2009

Good word said. Hope the best for the family. When the doctors gave up on granddad, 11 years ago we brought him home and had a hospice nurse come by for about 2 weeks. Best thing we could'a done, she was wanderful. She came by twice a day to make sure he was comfortable, and I think she did us more good than him.

Dave

Janicholson · Jul 13, 2009

In our thoughts. As time passes you will find that you do things because of the solid way he lived. It is a nice legacy. Tell him that his life has affected every person he encountered as a "best example" Easing the transition can be especially rewarding when it is spoken. Jim

Vito · Jul 13, 2009

prayer sent for him and his family.

Vito

Paul from MI · Jul 13, 2009

Praying for him.
Paul

Doug in Illinois · Jul 13, 2009

Jim:
My prayers sent to you also. Hope all goes well at the doctor, my email is always open. DOUG

Anonymous-0 · Jul 13, 2009

I just lost a friend to stomach cancer.The hardest part is to act jovial when visiting.I think thats what your friends want.Not to sit there in doom and gloom.Just visiting and such will mean alot,or pick up a magazine on the way over to get his mind off things.I will say a prayer.

Doug in Illinois · Jul 13, 2009

I would just love to get him a good book to read.
He was an avid reader, but Ruth says because of the brain cancer he can't read any more. I was hoping to pick up an autographed and personalized copy of "The Bootlegger" for him, which is about Colchester IL bootlegging days. Too late for him to read anything now. Take care of your friends and family now, not when it is too late. DOUG

Anonymous-0 · Jul 13, 2009

Hey, I got a couple of audio books I could send you. Dale Earnhart Story,-Jessica Lynch I Am a Soldier Too. A Painted House ,Fear Nothing by Dean Koontz.Let me know [I picked them up a yard sales and already listened to them].Give the word and you got em.

T_Bone · Jul 13, 2009

Hi Doug,

You might suggest Jake too look into using marijuana to help him. It's supposed to be really good for cancer treatment for both pain and nausea.

I personally don't know anyone who's tried it for cancer.

T_Bone

fixerupper · Jul 13, 2009

There's a prayer going out from me for Jake and Ruth right now. Cancer is so frightening because it brings such tremendous pain,suffering,and loss of dignity before the end comes. I hope Jake can go in restful peace.Jim

GeneMO · Jul 13, 2009

There just isn't any easy way out. Life goes on. I am 54 and have sat with 8 or 10 friends who where on their last legs. It doesn't get any better, but after a while you begin to understand how life works, and how we all go on to a better place. Hard for kids to understand.

Life is like a bunch of chocolates......

Gene

Old Roy · Jul 13, 2009

Prayers are sent, for Jake and Ruth. for comfort in each other and for Ruth to have the strength to feel she has done her deed.

For Comfort for you too Doug , as it seems like you were friends for a long time.

And for a good diagnosis for Jim as well.

PJH · Jul 13, 2009

My brother used it and it made life bearable again. The nausea was making him miserable.

It was prescribed by the doctor, but he was limited to only a certain amount. Doctor said he didn't care where it came from, and more was obtained from the street corners in Buffalo.

Paul

Doug in Illinois · Jul 13, 2009

I will talk to Ruth tomorrow to see if she wants the audio books. I don't expect you or anyone else to spend hard earned money to send anything but prayers. DOUG

Old Timer in Ohio · Jul 14, 2009

Hey there DOUG:
Theres not much a person can say, at
times like this. You and your friends
will be in my prayers tonight, an as
long as I can remember to. I'm 76,
and sometimes I forget things.
Bob
God Bless

Old Timer in Ohio · Jul 14, 2009

Hey there DOUG:
Theres not much a person can say, at
times like this. You and your friends
will be in my prayers tonight, an as
long as I can remember to. I'm 76,
and sometimes I forget things.
Bob
God Bless

Spook · Jul 14, 2009

Prayers sent.

El Toro · Jul 14, 2009

My sister was diagnosed with non Hodgkins Lymphoma last June. It started with a lump on her neck and once they removed that and got the
results back from the lab. They told the family and her that there was no cure. She died in September. She was a heavy smoker, but they said that had nothing to do with it as some non smokers die from it. She was 78 and never had
any serious health problems until this was diagnosed. Her son took care of her along with
hospice care several times a week. The nurses kept her heavily sedated for the pain. Hal

MasseyNumber12 · Jul 14, 2009

Doug I am very sorry to hear about your friend and farm hand. I've lost quite a few to cancer and know the feeling. A true feeling of helplessness comes over you but understand that the good lord will decide when it's time for him to come home. God bless you, your family, and your friend. Best of luck with everything.

Anonymous-0 · Jul 14, 2009

I understand but I pay like 50 cents at yard sales not a problem.Ive offered them to friends and cant give em away.It helps with removing clutter beleive me. Anyway I sent a prayer and will again.

northener · Jul 14, 2009

Prayers gone out to you all. Thanks for reminding us how lucky we all are to have good health.

jimNCal · Jul 14, 2009

Done. This hits close to home also. Mother-in-Law went with it last month. Wife's not the same. Said it was horrible to watch someone go like that. Prayers for the ones that have to try and live with the painful memories are needed most I guess.

Best to all...jb

Billy Shafer · Jul 14, 2009

I watched my wife die in 04 from cancer. I felt like an idiot because I could not help her. Of all the things I can fix and do I could not fix her. Still bothers me to this day. So you have my prayers also.

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