FloridaValkRyder
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« on: March 31, 2012, 06:23:46 AM » |
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Morning all, but not a good one. John Schmidt's daughter's fight with cancer has taken a fateful turn. Yesterday John heard from his son-in-law that she probably has two weeks, maybe less, left in her battle. Since many of you on the Florida board, and here on the big board know him well, I wanted to share with John's extended family on the Board's how hard this has been for him and his daughter's family. Please keep John, Rita and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with the inevitable outcome. John won't share this with you all but I feel compelled to do so. Stay strong my friend and if we can do anything to help, you know how to get in touch. God Bless you and keep you for all days.  Jeff |
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eric in md
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« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2012, 06:41:25 AM » |
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so sad john take care . life is so damn short its just not fair .. prayer for your family john ....... please everyone that reads this get out do what you dream about enjoy what life we all have left on this earth mean it quit putting things off if your able do it .. no more excuses .. hear it all the time i wish i did ..
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FloridaValkRyder
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If your offended , you need a history lesson!!
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« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2012, 06:43:09 AM » |
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so sad john take care . life is so damn short its just not fair .. prayer for your family john ....... please everyone that reads this get out do what you dream about enjoy what life we all have left on this earth mean it quit putting things off if your able do it .. no more excuses .. hear it all the time i wish i did ..
And I guess I should mention this will be the second child John has lost to cancer. Hug your family everyday, you just never know. |
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I still miss her.
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PAVALKER
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« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2012, 06:52:21 AM » |
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Thoughts and prayers from Pittsburgh for John, his daughter and their families.
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« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2012, 06:57:45 AM » |
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John, your daugther will be in our prayers.
Best wishes from Pam and I.
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« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2012, 07:50:22 AM » |
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John, prayers for you, Rita, and all of the family.
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« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2012, 07:53:28 AM » |
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« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2012, 08:41:23 AM » |
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John: You, your daughter and your family are in our prayers from IL.
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« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2012, 09:07:06 AM » |
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John praying for strength and peace for you and your family. You do not walk alone in these difficult times.
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« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2012, 09:13:14 AM » |
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John, our thoughts and prayers going out to you and yours-
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« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2012, 09:17:02 AM » |
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John, Rita and all the families involved, prayers and thoughts are coming full time from Iowa as we speak.
Keep your chin up Brother, we are all behind ya in case you you need more support.
If ya have a need just ask, we will help ya as needed..
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« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2012, 10:40:41 AM » |
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Prayers for John and his family on the way from Illinois.
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« Reply #14 on: March 31, 2012, 11:05:25 AM » |
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Prayers for the whole family
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« Reply #15 on: March 31, 2012, 01:02:47 PM » |
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your family is in our prayers
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« Reply #16 on: March 31, 2012, 01:06:44 PM » |
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Prayers for John's whole family and friends.
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« Reply #17 on: March 31, 2012, 01:10:55 PM » |
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Best wishes for John and his family. Sooooo sorry .....
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« Reply #18 on: March 31, 2012, 02:54:09 PM » |
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John so sorry bro, we aren't supposed to outlive our kids but it happens.  |
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« Reply #19 on: March 31, 2012, 03:04:59 PM » |
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« Reply #20 on: March 31, 2012, 03:49:03 PM » |
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We start preparing when we are young for the loss of previous generations, whether we know it or not. Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a child, let alone two. Prayers sent.
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« Reply #21 on: March 31, 2012, 04:25:16 PM » |
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Sorry to read this John, was hoping for a more favorable outcome. You have my heart.
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RiderNJ
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« Reply #22 on: March 31, 2012, 04:32:12 PM » |
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Prayers for strength and comfort to John and all of his family from NJ
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« Reply #23 on: March 31, 2012, 04:35:05 PM » |
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I am praying for the COMFORTER to be with you all. I am also -SORRY--to hear this, I don't know you personaly ,but I'm prayin for you. and the whole FAMILY.
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« Reply #24 on: March 31, 2012, 04:57:16 PM » |
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Sometimes life just seems to be a test of how much we can bear. I have great empathy for you John and your family. Hang tough and as always hang together.
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« Reply #25 on: March 31, 2012, 05:32:33 PM » |
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So sorry to hear this..more prayers sent from Illinois to the entire family.
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« Reply #26 on: March 31, 2012, 07:50:01 PM » |
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The whole family is in my prayers... very sorry to hear of this difficult devastating blow to John and the whole family.
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« Reply #27 on: March 31, 2012, 08:35:58 PM » |
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Real sorry to hear that, my prayers go out to John , Rita and the family. Real sad to have a loved one that sick.
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« Reply #28 on: March 31, 2012, 08:56:01 PM » |
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Sorry to hear this sad sad news John. Prayers from Pearland, TX. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #29 on: April 01, 2012, 01:35:01 AM » |
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« Reply #30 on: April 01, 2012, 01:42:01 AM » |
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Thoughts and prayers from France.
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« Reply #31 on: April 01, 2012, 04:21:36 AM » |
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Thoughts and prayers from Bob & I for all of them.
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #32 on: April 01, 2012, 07:33:26 AM » |
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I visited her the end of January and when I saw the change in her then, I knew. That bubbly personality was gone, she struggled just to move around in her big recliner, in constant pain. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999, and after a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, she did real good for eight more years. But, it was not to be, it returned in her bones and has slowly advanced. Most recently, her left femur snapped while trying to step up through the front door. Her youngest son was there and caught her but the pain was intense. Scans showed the cancer had eaten away the bone in that area to the point it wouldn't support her weight. It also showed she now had large spots all over her body and was going into some of the organs as well. Her long time dr. told her husband that he should probably call her family because he felt her time was short....two weeks, most likely less. I talked to her husband yesterday and she floats in/out most of the time, not able to converse and most of the time doesn't know who you are.
I'm flying out to New Orleans tomorrow, Monday, and will spend most of the week there. She's in Baton Rouge now but plans are to move her to a hospice unit closer to their home in Lutcher, about 45 miles south and is where they have lived and taught school for many years.
I can't thank all of you enough for your support. Keep Rita in your thoughts and prayers as well, with her Parkinson's disease she isn't able to go with me but will have someone checking on her daily. She is determined to make the trip to Illinois where the final service will be held.
We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.
John & Rita
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eric in md
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ride hard now we all can rest when were gone !!!
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« Reply #33 on: April 01, 2012, 07:43:31 AM » |
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just at a lost of words john .. stay strong john , you sure have many friends here
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« Reply #34 on: April 01, 2012, 09:41:59 AM » |
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Prayers for you and the Family from Indiana. We're not supposed to out live our childern.... |
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GreenLantern57
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« Reply #35 on: April 02, 2012, 06:50:12 PM » |
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Prayers to all the family members.
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« Reply #36 on: April 02, 2012, 07:33:59 PM » |
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More prayers from Texas for the entire family, John.
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« Reply #37 on: April 02, 2012, 07:56:13 PM » |
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More prayers from Texas. May you all find the strength to prevail through this trying time.
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« Reply #38 on: April 02, 2012, 08:43:37 PM » |
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John and family. PRAYERS to you form Illinois
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