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Post by chatty on Nov 17, 2008 16:41:13 GMT -5
HI all..We had some bad new last week...Bob has cancer...He is alittle slower than normal...Yah, he drive the tractor and I walk through the mud, then get smacked by the trees as he runs over them (feeding out back in the trees, it's dry)....Normally he'd be next to me, two loving mud blobs...
So here it is...We have to start re-homing some horses...Had the CT, nuclear bone test 26 th and doctor app. for opinions / treatment on 12/2...
If anyone would like or have room for one please contact me..
r2chpbob@aol.com
Tworkequine@aol.com
Bob says "If it can be fixed they'll fix it, if not we'll deal with it"
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Post by paintedlady on Nov 17, 2008 17:25:39 GMT -5
Chatty I am so sorry to hear this. Lots of prayers coming your way for Bob. Just want to tell you that my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and had one removed. She is amazing now. radiation was very hard for her but she has bounced back with flying colors. There are so many treatments out there now. Nothing stops her . She is an inspiration to me evey day. Take care and angel prayers coming your way Susan
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Post by swissgrl on Nov 17, 2008 20:43:20 GMT -5
Chatty, so sorry to hear about Bob's diagnosis. I think a good attitude is half the battle!!! Sending lots of jingles for both of you!!!
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Post by halfwayhome on Nov 17, 2008 23:03:58 GMT -5
Oh Man! Sorry to hear that news Chatty, but I know you both are fighters and can lick the big C! Tell Bob to just knock it back down and not let it up! Seriously, I do know one lady who may be able to take one, she would like her next one to be rideable if you have any of those?? She has taken in old, skinny, etc etc and recently lost the one I placed with her after 2 years to colic. I will pass the word around too. Many thoughts and prayers your way! H
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Nov 18, 2008 1:05:08 GMT -5
chatty - I am so sorry to hear of your future struggles. I went through cancer treatments several years ago - went the full round. Chemo, radiation, injection therepy, you name it. It was miserable and very tough - BUT it is amazing the new treatments available and the new options that are out there. I STRONGLY suggest you guys take all of your test results and get a 2nd review at the Cancer care alliance here in seattle. If you can't come direct - call over and see if you can fax results. It is because of them and Swedish that I am alive - the care was wonderful and because I didnt have insurance at the time and many of the doctors and clinicians saw me for free  hang in there - and find a support group - it is amazing how much it can help you. AND - although you need to be strong for your guy - remember, it is equally as important that you take time and care for yourself. If you need to talk to someone who has completely been through it - personally - to the extreme - feel free to pm me.... I am so sorry. Sara |
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Post by calypso on Nov 18, 2008 12:09:04 GMT -5
Let me echo Sara's endorsement of Swedish.
A number of years ago one of my closest friends had breast cancer and had her initial treatment at Stanford. The care was excellent and she went into remission and stayed there for nearly 5 years.
A couple months after she moved to Seattle (hubby job xfr) it came back. Raging back. It wasn't unexpected - she had the worse DNA on the planet - and she was a little nervous about being in away from "her team". But, the care of the whole person was so much better at Swedish. She had Dr. Gold and we both LOVED him. (I went back and forth during that time.)
Prayers coming your way!
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Post by beckybee on Nov 18, 2008 14:07:02 GMT -5
Oh, I'm so sorry, chatty. On the positive side is they found it and can start treatment. Give Bob a hug (or 20!) from us - he sounds like he has a great attitude and is a fighter.
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Post by jenm on Nov 18, 2008 14:18:35 GMT -5
Chatty, I'm so sorry to hear this. I will pray and send big jingles for Bob and you during this difficult time.
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Post by chatty on Nov 19, 2008 12:39:12 GMT -5
HI all..We had some bad new last week...Bob has cancer...He is alittle slower than normal...Yah, he drive the tractor and I walk through the mud, then get smacked by the trees as he runs over them (feeding out back in the trees, it's dry)....Normally he'd be next to me, two loving mud blobs... So here it is...We have to start re-homing some horses...Had the CT, nuclear bone test 26 th and doctor app. for opinions / treatment on 12/2... If anyone would like or have room for one please contact me.. r2chpbob@aol.com Tworkequine@aol.com Bob says "If it can be fixed they'll fix it, if not we'll deal with it" Thought I give you alittle of Bob's history.....He is a Vietnam Vet, was injured in action (purple heart and some more medles).. Was exposed to agent orange (5 out of the 7 regions exposer)...Becuase of the onset of medical problems 4 year ago, was given 100% disabilitie.. This cancer is one of many that go with the agent orange exposer.. I'm proud of him and how he keeps a smile on his face +'s all the jokes he loves to tell.. His sisters are up from Yakima valley, son / granddaughter also are here from Cal. so keeping him busy this week with visiting... Gos Bless You All...chatty |
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Post by cybercat on Nov 21, 2008 9:41:14 GMT -5
You and Bob are in my prayers, Chatty...
Your continued dedication and support to the horses is amazing to me.
Thanks for being you!
Leanne
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Post by chatty on Nov 21, 2008 14:24:30 GMT -5
You and Bob are in my prayers, Chatty... Your continued dedication and support to the horses is amazing to me. Thanks for being you! Leanne Thank You Leanne.... I will still evaluate horse for rescues and try to help owners keep their horses....Just can't take care of all my kids on bad days...Bob worries to much when I'm out there by myself...He doesn't need to worries about me, need to keep a positive out look... Also have rehomed all but two of the big birds (3Pete's Exotic Resue)....Just have two left...Apircot Cockatoo and Yellow headed Amezon.... Both have alot of issues and will be hard to place...These two birds really drive Bob up a wall now...They bite, destroy thing and love to make as much noise as they can when Bob is around...But quit with me, alone... I can fine good, understanding homes for them too... Otherwise we're doing OK today......God Bless You All chatty |
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Post by halfwayhome on Nov 22, 2008 0:05:50 GMT -5
Chatty, I ask my sister in law about the birds. She has saved and adopted other exotic birds before and placed several while living in Hawaii. She lives on a farm over by Puyallup and has several rescue horses I placed with her too. I could certainly ask her and have her contact you, etc. PM me your phone number.
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Post by MustangAppy on Nov 22, 2008 20:59:09 GMT -5
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Post by bridgetah on Nov 22, 2008 22:03:14 GMT -5
Jingles and prayers to you and Bob.
Anne
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Post by penny/pals on Nov 24, 2008 14:30:57 GMT -5
OKAY Guy's I have offered to take Thunder and have arranged a ride from Spokane to Yakima is there anyone that will be comming over the mountains that could bring him over... I am trying to do a pipeline to cut the costs. If anyone is going to be coming over to the west side and can fit a 4 to 5 month old foal in that would be wonderful.
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Post by icehorse on Nov 24, 2008 16:11:20 GMT -5
You lucky lady, he is soooo adorable. Check with Sharon, she's doing a haul this next week isn't she?
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Post by penny/pals on Nov 24, 2008 16:20:28 GMT -5
She will charge I think 250.00 for transport. I was hoping that we could find a less expensive way if I have to use them I will but if someone is coming back with another horse I was hoping to hitch a ride for him.
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Post by wildwoman on Nov 24, 2008 19:18:01 GMT -5
WOW-Penny-Let's cross our fingers and hope there is someone with room that he can thumb a ride with.
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Post by MustangAppy on Nov 25, 2008 11:23:18 GMT -5
Chatty, can you send me some more photos of Camas? We aren't seeing the traffic on her that we should on the Petfinder site. Sometimes switching out the photos helps. Where are all you folks looking for a well trained trail mount? Reno is your guy!!
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Post by chatty on Nov 25, 2008 22:08:46 GMT -5
Debbi from CBER board has our OK to adopted Reno and Camas Flower...Working on transport ....
Still need homes for a classy 3 yo filly, 20 yo QH who looks 5 and a 8 month old filly + mustang momma....
chatty
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Post by chatty on Nov 29, 2008 13:17:50 GMT -5
Debi has transpoter coming today for Reno and Camas Flower...Thunder's leg looking good and can try again....
Found transport for the birds to the west side...Still available....
Bob gets test results on the 2nd..Treatment will start soon after....Lots of thing in the works...
Thank You and God Bless.............chatty
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Post by sherigraf on Nov 29, 2008 14:14:56 GMT -5
I hope you decide to send Thunder with another horse in the trailer with him. That poor little guy was one scared pony in the trailer by himself.
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Post by Admin on Nov 30, 2008 1:14:34 GMT -5
If the birds need a nice big cage I have one I would donate to whomever is taking them!
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Post by chatty on Nov 30, 2008 3:44:10 GMT -5
Thank You Dean...And yes Thunder needs a freind to travel with.....
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Post by lorsadoon on Nov 30, 2008 8:52:32 GMT -5
Chatty, I am sorry to hear about your husband. He sounds like a fighter though.
Good luck on finding homes for all your horses. You are facing a deliema I have thought about before. What if something happened to myself or my husband? What would happen to the horses?
I am happy to see that many are rallying around to help you out.
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Post by chatty on Nov 30, 2008 14:12:35 GMT -5
Chatty, I am sorry to hear about your husband. He sounds like a fighter though. Good luck on finding homes for all your horses. You are facing a deliema I have thought about before. What if something happened to myself or my husband? What would happen to the horses? I am happy to see that many are rallying around to help you out. Thank You lorsadoon, great to have freinds.....Reno and Cammy are on their way..To tell the truth, Bob and I didn't get much sleep...All went great and were going to kick back... God Bless You All.....chatty |
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Post by MustangAppy on Dec 2, 2008 16:11:09 GMT -5
We recently had a wake up call at our house as well. My husband went through surgery for kidney cancer. Anyone on this board who hasn't seriously sat down and gone over a plan for distribution of your animals, please make it your New Year's resolution. Hell, anyone can go on a diet. It takes guts to think about preparing for the worst. If you can do that, it will be the best resolution you ever kept. I am thinking about you all, Chatty. Hug Bob for me. 4 horses to go. Come on people, you know you want one.
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Post by chatty on Dec 4, 2008 12:16:35 GMT -5
It's been three days of running...
OK, here the results on the test....No sign of cancer in the bone or in any organ beside the protate....
The cancer is a aggressive one and we op for surgery....Surgery will be on 1/6/09, Bob will be the hospital for up to 5 days (VA hospital, Spokane)....He won't be able to do much for months, until doctor release and up to it...NO driving for 4 week miniman...
He has a good additued....
We have 4 weeks to get everything in order and set up for his down time, as he will be needing the family more ( very independent man)...
God Bless Everyone....chatty / Bob
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Post by wildwoman on Dec 4, 2008 12:44:02 GMT -5
Hang in there! My step dad and a man on a volunteer board I am on have both successfully fought this! All our prayers are with you guys!
Lisa
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Post by gratefulknits on Dec 4, 2008 20:44:35 GMT -5
Chatty, that's excellent news!! I know cancer is never "good news" but the fact that there isn't any spread means he can fight this and win. I have many patients who have done just that, even the aggressive form, and they are here years later to "tell the tale". I'm keeping Bob in my prayers for complete cure and perfect health, and you for peace, energy, and that you both be surrounded by love throughout this whole time.
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