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As most of you know I've been fighting cancer for almost 8 years now. I've known for a while that it is incurable. I'm still fighting because I don't know any other way but things are how they are. I met with my oncologist today to discuss the results of my latest PET scan and I asked him for a time frame...(I call it my "freshness date") and he said I have about four months left. I'm going to continue to ride and hope to see everyone at the Hillbilly Highway Run if not sooner. It has been a pleasure and a privledge to ride with folks I've met on the VRCC. Thanks....  |
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« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2012, 03:00:48 PM » |
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Well f' it.
I am so sorry to read this Paul.
Got a gnat in me eye.
You're a good bloke.
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« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2012, 03:28:54 PM » |
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Dang Paul..... :'( :'( :'( I know you've been working on a bucket list....this song makes me think of you every time......
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« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2012, 03:50:59 PM » |
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You know exactly how to live. The doctor cant really tell you when. Life is terminal, none of us are going to get out alive. You are an example of positive
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« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2012, 03:54:36 PM » |
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I knew this thread was not good from the subject before I even opened it....Break out the credit cards put up the hammer and ride my friend.....Nice ride out toward the west might do the body good. If you want to hook up somewhere for a ride all you need to do is let me know.  |
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« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2012, 04:05:08 PM » |
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Paul
Maybe you could post your bucket list.
Maybe there's people on here who can help with it ???
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« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2012, 04:09:33 PM » |
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I agree with Joe.....I'd spend my time doing what I loved......we've had some good times Buddy......  |
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« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2012, 04:15:08 PM » |
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There's some people in those photos I wouldn't let near school children. Well, that clears me  |
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« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2012, 04:20:32 PM » |
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There's some people in those photos I wouldn't let near school children. Well, that clears me Why do you think I'm not in any of them???!!!....... And I agree with Willow.....I'm hoping the Dr's are wrong!!!! |
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« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2012, 04:24:20 PM » |
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incurable, well that's a lie. u do know that the PET scan puts a very large amount of radiation into u thereby causing more cancer by damaging healthy cells. My pit bull terrier came down with cancer when he was five, they told me if he didn't go on chemo and surgery he would die in 6 months. Following a naturual diet and supplements, he didn't die until last yr when he was 16 yrs old which is about 94 in human yrs. first there is the power of the all healing all powerful Son of God, Jesus the Christ. He made u and He can heal u. Praise God! http://healingscripture.com/HealingRecord.shtml The Healing Miracles of Jesus Christ I will keep u in my prayers! physically there are answers www.drday.com a well respected MD who cured herself of cancer http://gerson.org/gerpress/ Over the past 60 years, thousands of people have used the Gerson Therapy to recover from so-called “incurable” diseases, including: Cancer (including melanoma, breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, lymphoma, pancreatic cancer and many others) Diabetes Heart disease Arthritis Auto-immune disorders, and many others. http://www.worldwithoutcancer.org.uk/The purpose of this web-site is to show that this great human tragedy can be stopped now entirely on the basis of existing scientific knowledge. http://www.thedcasite.com/Omega3_Fatty_acids/Nutritional_Intervention_With_Omega3_Fatty_Acids_in_a_Case_of_Malignant_Fibrous_Histiocytoma_of_the_Lungs.pdfWe present a case of a 78-yr-old man with malignant fibrous histiocytoma with multiple lesions in both lungs. Following diagnosis, he declined conventional chemotherapy and elected nutritional intervention by increasing intake of omega-3 fatty acids and lowering intake of omega-6 fatty acids. http://www.thedcasite.com/ this works so well it has been banned in the USA by the FDA. Hmmm? http://www.self-helpcancer.org/ lots of info http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminD/ vit D www.westonaprice.org |
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« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2012, 04:35:10 PM » |
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Been praying for you and a few others on here daily. Hope the doc has his freshness date wrong.
God Bless.
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« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2012, 04:35:41 PM » |
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Hate to hear that. I admire the way you are dealing with it. You'll still be with us long after your last ride.
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« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2012, 05:47:50 PM » |
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The ride is not over yet Paul, get rid of the windsheild and let the wind hit ya in the face my friend....keep your head up and don't let the bugs get in your teeth....we'll see ya in June at the Hillbilly ride, till then our thoughts are with you...  |
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« Reply #15 on: April 17, 2012, 05:54:27 PM » |
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8 years, why give up now? Screw the dr. You know your body waaay better than he ever will. Make sure you go out the way you came in.....Kicking and screaming all the way.
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« Reply #16 on: April 17, 2012, 05:57:11 PM » |
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Well crap!
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« Reply #17 on: April 17, 2012, 06:25:37 PM » |
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Thanks for sharing. ALthough I don't like the news one bit. Let's see if a few prayers can change that for you and you alone. We are always thinking about you Paul and never forget that. Peace and we'll see you down the road. Big AL  |
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« Reply #18 on: April 17, 2012, 06:34:54 PM » |
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Well, you got the sky diving out of the way, What else is on the list? I'll continue to keep you in my prayers.
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« Reply #19 on: April 17, 2012, 06:48:41 PM » |
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Ride on my friend.
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« Reply #20 on: April 17, 2012, 06:49:24 PM » |
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I've got about five weeks worth left on the two projects I'm involved with. I made a commitment to these people and my word is my bond no matter the situation so I will finish them as soon as possible. When I'm done I want to go visit some Civil War sites...Fort Sumter, Antietem, Richmond...etc. Them I want to go home and say goodbye to my mom. I wish I had better news but it is what it is. I'm still going to take some treatment because at this point I don't know what else to do. I understand what is happening to me and am handleing it the best way I know how. I've just begun the long ride home..... |
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« Reply #21 on: April 17, 2012, 06:49:53 PM » |
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Paul, though I have not met you, from what I've read either from you or about you by others, I know that you are a great guy. I agree with what others have said: Life is terminal, and none of us know how long we have. Some live forever and do nothing with their lives, while others like you pack it so full that it really does not matter how long it took to do it. From your attitude alone Paul, you are an inspiration to me. You have a very unique thing that many of us won't get to experience: Namely that you know just what an impact you have had on many that you have met, or touched in some way. I know you had that effect on me, and I thank you for that! As for whatever time you have left, do whatever you want with it, but above all, enjoy it, and make some more memories. Besides, the Doc may be wrong, only the Lord our Savior really knows the answer to that.  |
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« Reply #22 on: April 17, 2012, 06:59:28 PM » |
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Paul haven't new you that long,but all I know about you is good,keep fighting friend and I will keep praying for you.Hope to see you on Brittans ride.
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« Reply #23 on: April 17, 2012, 07:17:44 PM » |
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Dr gave my father in law 6 months now 6 years later he is still going. Big mistake to ask the Dr about a date especially when a Dr was wrong the firist time and you have been going on so far. You will know the time not him.
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« Reply #24 on: April 17, 2012, 07:18:20 PM » |
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I too have never met you...
Please realize how much your courage in the face of this moves all of us to try and be the best we can possibly be ...to our family ...to our friends ...and to all whom we interact.
The strength that you so readily give to us is the legacy that will transcend the physical body.
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« Reply #25 on: April 17, 2012, 07:29:00 PM » |
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Keep up the good fight, brother. I've got a friend with an incurable brain tumor. He keeps fighting and keeps proving the doctors wrong. Every time they give him a time frame, he blows right by it. Don't think doctors are always right - they're not. The only one who knows your going home date is God. Just keep fighting and enjoying life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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The courage that you have shown in this is an example in excellence for us all. Keep your head up and hang in there, I'm sure that your Doc is a good one but the truth is that only God knows when any of us will be called away from this world. Give me a shout when you decide to tour Richmond, It will be a pleasure to share some wind with you.  |
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« Reply #27 on: April 17, 2012, 09:26:31 PM » |
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I don't have any words of wisdom or anything profound to say, and God knows I wish I did. I want you to know that I'm really proud to be a small part of the same riding club you belong to.
I hope when it's my time I can face it with even a small percentage of the dignity and courage you show so clearly. You are indeed an inspiration to us all.
As has been said, the doc is giving you an "EWAG", an educated wild ass guess. You're on God's time not man's just as we all are. Get the things done that you need to get done and enjoy life to the best of your ability. You may surprise the calender and the doc and I'm praying that you do.
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« Reply #28 on: April 17, 2012, 10:09:09 PM » |
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Speechless.
If you decide to take a trip out west, you are welcome here.
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« Reply #29 on: April 17, 2012, 10:29:30 PM » |
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So many of these posts made me think of this movie about a strikingly similar situation. And while I did find it a really good flick, as I watch that trailer now I can't help but think that it would be silly of me to suggest sitting and watching a movie when I can't honestly say I'd bother to put butt to chair long enough to do so were I in your shoes. It's a rare moment when anything gives pause for reflection the way you've done here; we're lucky to count you among us. |
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« Reply #30 on: April 18, 2012, 02:18:51 AM » |
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I'm really proud to be a small part of the same riding club you belong to.
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« Reply #31 on: April 18, 2012, 05:26:23 AM » |
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I've never met you Thumper but I go along with all the comments here. As mentioned, doctors can be wrong. I have no words of wisdom to change your attitude and what you're doing.
I would pray that the Lord will be with you day by day. You are an inspiration to us.
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« Reply #32 on: April 18, 2012, 05:41:02 AM » |
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I admire your strength... Hope the Doc is wrong by a long shot.
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« Reply #33 on: April 18, 2012, 06:00:16 AM » |
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Paul, we (Petra and I) only met you once or twice but took a liken to you right away  , now from the times we have spoken and the threads you post your attitude has always been positive and as one said 8 years, well to hell with the Dr.s and such, just keep fighting it, you have been fighting the good fight for so long now just keep fighting. And with regards to riding, man ride your heart out, complete the bucket list and once complete, start a new one. We wish you the best of luck and we will see you at the Hillbilly Run, Take care Paul Yuri & Petra |
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« Reply #34 on: April 18, 2012, 07:00:19 AM » |
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Hang in there Thumper, sounds like you have a great attitude. Doc's can be wrong.
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We too have never met, but to say that I admire you would be a gross understatment. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you as you continue this journey-
Ride on Brother-
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« Reply #36 on: April 18, 2012, 08:24:58 AM » |
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Thumper, I agree with many on this board. Only God knows the time. My wife had what everyone said was the best cancer doctor in the U.S. and he gave her 8 months to live. She lived another eight years. Good to prepare but as Yogi Berra put it, "It ain't over till it's over." Hang in there and i will join the others in this club in prayer for you. God Bless.
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« Reply #37 on: April 18, 2012, 08:50:45 AM » |
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RIDE, CAPTAIN RIDE, UPON YOUR MYSTERY SHIP!
I am saddened by this news.
I send good thoughts and true prayer your way.
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paul, you are an inspiration. may God bless you during your time left on this earth, before you go to your eternal home. weather that be 4 mos. or 4 yrs. there is no doubt that the world has been a better place, because you are in it!
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I'm really proud to be a small part of the same riding club you belong to.
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