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End of the trail

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 3:59 pm
by Lifer
Well, guys, it's been a great ride, but I'm not sure how long I'll be able to keep adding my comments/expertise/fool advice to the forum. I was diagnosed with lung cancer last month. After numerous tests, I finally got the "definitive" word yesterday. The type of cancer I have is not smoking-related (which surprises me). It is a very aggressive cancer that can spread to my brain very quickly if it hasn't already. I knew before yesterday's appointment that surgery is not an option. Yesterday, I also learned that I am not a suitable candidate for chemotherapy. It looks like I have "about 6 months" left.

I'll keep checking the forum when I can, but my posts will probably be pretty limited from here on out. :(

Re: End of the trail

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 4:29 pm
by Joe
Lifer, I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say We're all dammed sorry to hear that! We'll all miss your experience and observations and your witty comments.

Re: End of the trail

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 6:26 pm
by powerwagontim
Hi Lifer,
Thats really sad news. I always enjoy your posts, never confrontational, and quick to laugh at your errors. I always admire your perspective and will miss it a lot.
Dont be a stranger, we will all look forward to your remaining posts.
Bless you,
Tim

Re: End of the trail

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 6:35 pm
by W_A_Watson_II
Lifer,

Sad to hear of your illness. Our Prayers and Thoughts will be with you.

God bless,
Will

Re: End of the trail

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:40 pm
by SOTVEN
THE NEWS ARE DEVASTATING MY FRIEND :( MY PREYERS FOR YOU. UNFORTUNATELY THAT IS HOW THIS LIFE IS, AND WE WILL ALL CROSS THAT THRESHOLD SOMEDAY, SOONER OR LATER, DEPENDING ON HOW THE GOOD LORD WILL CALL ON US. I JUST CAME BACK FROM THE MIDNIGHT CEREMONY AT THE CHURCH WHERE WE GREEKS CELEBRATE THE RESURECTION OF THE CRUSIFIED CHRIST, WHO WON OVER DEATH, AND PROMISED US ETERNAL LIFE AS LONG AS WE BELIEVE IN HIM. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR POSTS AS I ALWAYS HAVE :(

Re: End of the trail

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 4:40 am
by Glenn
I don't know what to say other than very sorry to hear this. :(

Re: End of the trail

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:35 am
by T. Highway
:shock: Lifer, This is truely sad news, I always enjoyed reading your posts. Prayers out to you and your family.

Re: End of the trail

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:21 am
by Sal
Lifer, I cant tell you how sad it is to hear this news. I always enjoyed to read what you had to say in your posts. You will be in my prayers...

Vaya con dios amiga
Sal
:cry:

Re: End of the trail

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:31 am
by Carter
Oh man, that hit like a ton of bricks Charlie. You are a large part of this and several other forums the menbers of which, like me, will all be saddened by the news and you will be in our prayers. Carter

Re: End of the trail

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 1:18 pm
by Gerry
Lifer,
So sorry to hear the news. You will be missed more than you probably realise!!!! You have helped me immensely and made me laugh on many occasions. Thank you. You will be in my prayers

Re: End of the trail

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 8:03 pm
by Cal_Gary
I know I speak for a great many forum members when I say that we'll be praying for you and your family, Lifer. I've learned so many things from your posts, and quite a few laughs as well, that words just can't say enough-like you once sent to me : "KEEP TAKING THAT HILL, SOLDIER!"
With warm regards,
Gary

Re: End of the trail

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 4:50 am
by creinemann
I am so very sorry to hear this, if immortality can be achieved it is by your words and actions and how they translate through others, because of this each of us here has a part of you in mind and in metal. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts

Carl

Re: End of the trail

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:22 pm
by HingsingM37
Lifer,
I am greatly saddend by this news my friend. :cry: Trust that all of us will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I think Carl summed it up best when he stated you are in all of our hearts and in our trucks and will live on. I always enjoyed your posts and wit. We are brothers, now and always. Trust in Sotvens words that we will all be together one day in that convoy in the sky. :mrgreen: Here is a hug from my wife and I.You keep us posted.

Re: End of the trail

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:43 pm
by rixm37
I am so sorry to hear this news Lifer.
You have been a really imprportant member of this forum.
Keep it up .
You will be in my prayers.

Re: End of the trail

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:14 am
by Paddyofurniture
Lifer,

I am very sorry to hear of your illness. My Prayers go out to you and your Family.

Have you tried checking out holistic healing? There many different options out there.

Paddy