I just recently recieved a phone call that my Uncle/Godfather, is in the hospital. I am not fully sure of the reason, but he went in for an ear ache, and they called him back because of the blood tests. From what I do know, he has had a very unlucky spell in the last ten years. He was going to give his brother a kidney, but when he got tested, they found something wrong with one of his. Luckily they caught it in time. My uncle is, in my eyes, a saint. I have never seen this man raise his voice, much less raise a hand, in anger. He takes every day as a blessing, but he has been in the hospital more times, than I can count. I believe, from what I was told tonight, that this is cancer related. My Aunt, has left dealing with the doctors, up to one of my cousins, as she is a Nurse, and "understands more of the crap that they tell you" than my aunt does. The doctor did tell my cousin that she should have the two out of state cousins, to come see him. They will be arriving tomorrow. On top of this, my brother in law, had tests done today for Chron's disease. His doctor, is 99% sure that is what he has, but will not say for sure until the tests come back. And my dad just scheduled an appointment for his other knee to be replaced. Not so bad, but still has to be rough. Especially with all the other stuff going on. Earlier this week, my wife found out that her dad is getting divorced again, and his present wife, is a crazy B. She got mad at him, and knocked him over, then proceeded to beat on him. This man found out two years ago that he has M.S. So, my wife is having a hard time too. Life is tough. I am trying to keep my head up, but it is hard to do when rounds keep coming down range. Please keep my uncle in your prayers.
I can't imagine having to go through all of that, but really all you can do is have faith that everything happens for a reason, and your family is in my prayers. Sorry for you and your family members are going through.
MNKK, You and your family will be in our prayers. Remember that the Lord never deals us anything that we cannot handle. He's with you the whole way!
Sorry to hear that bro. Prayers are with your family. May you find peace through the Almighty, Jesus Christ.
Thank you all. I just called my boss to give him a heads up that I may need to take a night off soon. He about crapped himself. I have to train two new people in on thursday, and friday. He can't do it, he doesn't know what we do here.
Okay, so the update on my Uncle is, He is in stage 3 Multiple Myeloma, and from what I was told. This is not skin cancer...Apparently that is melanoma. It is not curable, but they can help it with chemotherapy. This could be worse, yes. He will be on chemo for the rest of his life. Anyone that has been around someone while they are on chemo, knows that this sucks. I was told this over the phone tonight. I asked my mom, how they did not catch this over the last 6 months? It does not add up. He has been looking progressivly worse day after day, and every time he goes into the doctor, they have to check his blood anyway because he is diabetic. Can someone tell me how they missed something like this? I know I don't understand it, I am not a medic. But who else can I blame for this when venting? I can't think of anyone better. In case you are curious, this is a link that better explains what he has. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_myeloma I also found out today that one of my uncle's (different uncle) long time friends has passed. His funeral was two days ago. This man was 52-ish. Way to young to go.
It's hard to understand how things can be so easily missed. My Grandpa passed away a couple months ago due to cancer that was in a fairly advanced stage and he went to the doctor fairly frequently prior to knowing he had cancer. The cancer was actually in his bone marrow, and didn't show up in the blood tests until it was too late. I don't know the exact situation, and I'm not a doctor either, but being in a lot of biology classes and having had some anatomy classes I understand some medical stuff. I'm sorry to hear about your uncle, and I will keep him and your family in my prayers, God Bless.
MNKK, how are you and the family holding up? Hope the is some glimmer of happiness heading your way. Remember, take time to go out and breath some fresh air, and take time for yourself/family.
MNKK- you have a lot hitting you at once and you will be in our prayers. I found out today that my step sisters husband has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer which is basically a death sentence, I have watched one of my best friends father slowly deteriorate from it for the last two years and now will have it even closer to home. My grandfather has M.S. and has been in a wheelchair for over 20 years now, it is a wicked and cruel disease and having your wife give you a beatdown while not being able to defend yourself IS CRAZY and hope she gets what is coming her way. If you need to vent shoot me a PM and sorry to hear about everything.
