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Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on November 27, 2013, 09:40 PM:
As you may well know I've been away from the boards for a while. I went into the hospital on Nov. 2 and returned home this evening still much recovery ahead. Approx. 30 hours of surgery and viola I'm back. Cancer is not for sissies. Their were evenings that I was nothing more than a simpering heap crying like a baby and then there were some rough nights. They removed my face to get to the inside of my mouth and throat ,Removed the floor of my mouth and a bunch of glands then rebuilt my jaw from my femur.
Bla Blah Blah.
Neeedles to say Thanksgiving has great meaning for me this year.
Paul
Posted by TundraWookie (Member # 1044) on November 28, 2013, 12:42 AM:
I hope that you heal up quickly Paul, good to see you posting. Have as relaxing a Thanksgiving as possible.
Posted by Eddie (Member # 4324) on November 28, 2013, 03:22 AM:
Paul I wish you all the best!!! I have lost a father, sister and 2uncles to cancer. I know what it can do, God be with you and your family and have a very happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by DiYi (Member # 3785) on November 28, 2013, 04:04 AM:
Paul,
Glad to hear from you and sorry about your troubles.Have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for putting things in perspective for all of us.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Posted by 4949shooter (Member # 3530) on November 28, 2013, 06:01 AM:
I will pray for you, Paul.
Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by knockemdown (Member # 3588) on November 28, 2013, 06:48 AM:
Happy Thanksgiving, guys. Hope you recover quickly, Paul!
Posted by KaBloomR (Member # 4252) on November 28, 2013, 07:06 AM:
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Prayers sent to you, Paul. I have had several family members battle cancer - it is unforgiving. Hope all works out in your favor. God Bless.
Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on November 28, 2013, 07:52 AM:
Stay strong, Paul; We're pullin' for ya big guy!!!!!
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on November 28, 2013, 09:46 AM:
Accept my congratulations and encouragement, Paul.
Happy Thanksgiving. Our turkey has been in the oven for an hour. God, do I love a turkey on Thanksgiving!
It is a relief for me not to have to keep your secret anymore. There were times I felt some of your friends deserved to know, but I can't betray a confidence about stuff like that.
I don't know how you did it, thus far? I'm not sure I could? Reminds me of another confidence I am keeping regarding a man known to many of us. He couldn't endure it and used a firearm to end his pain. Like you said, cancer ain't for sissy's.
I apologize because I have been intending to call you almost every day this month to see how you were doing, yet hesitant to interfere. Sounds like you are on the road to recovery and I'm happy for you.
Good hunting. El Bee
Posted by Randy Roede (Member # 1273) on November 28, 2013, 03:59 PM:
Paul, wishing only the best for you and your family.
Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on November 29, 2013, 12:59 AM:
Thanks guys I'll get through this I cant speak as yet Leonard the call would not have been answered. Thank you for keeping my news my news,
I just didn't want my shit all over the web. Next years campout in Ash Fork mid Oct. eh?
KOKO you bring the root beer.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on November 29, 2013, 08:25 AM:
We should all give thanks a lot more often than we do. Sounds like something to look forward to, next year in Askfork?
Unrelated but still illustrative of how we should best use our time here. My brother-in-law died last Saturday, or rather they found him Saturday morning. He lives alone. Went out like Elvis, sitting on the throne, rigor mortis well underway. Well, there are probably more dignified ways of checking out, like being shot out of a cannon?
koko, you take care of yourself. Hear? Stand up slowly, get plenty of fiber. We need to treasure and honor our seniors, listen over and over to the same stories and the forgetful pauses. We will all get there, someday.
Good hunting. El Bea
Posted by jimanaz (Member # 3689) on November 29, 2013, 10:27 AM:
Wow, darn you secret keepers! Glad you were able to get home for the holiday. May plenty of the best find it's way to your door.
Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on November 29, 2013, 01:28 PM:
Hate that you are having to endure this Paul. Sure am pulling for you to kick it's ass though.
Anything I could do to brighten any part of your day, just holler.
- DAA
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on November 29, 2013, 02:04 PM:
Well, I know he has secretly coveted that 17 Predator. Just sayin'
Good hunting. El Bee
Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on November 30, 2013, 06:42 AM:
That's taking the concept of no good deed unpunished to the next level ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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- DAA
Posted by Lonny (Member # 19) on November 30, 2013, 09:05 AM:
I wish you a complete and speedy recovery Paul.
I know Thanksgiving took on a different meaning for me this year. A couple weeks ago my 47-y-old BIL went to the hospital thinking he had pneumonia. Cancer. And his torso region is filled with it. They gave him roughly 3 weeks to live.
Seeing him, makes me thankful for just being healthy.
Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on November 30, 2013, 11:22 AM:
Sorry to hear that Lonny its an insidious disease
My mother died in my arms at 70 lbs. I consider myself lucky.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on November 30, 2013, 12:37 PM:
Cancer is a terrible thing, as I can attest having endured my darling Nancy's death. There were no clues but one morning, the spread of cancer invaded her brain and she suffered a stroke. It was beyond unbelievable that she died nine days later, the quickest I have ever heard, from diagnosis to death, five days. I have come to believe she was fortunate, no long chemo and radiation and finally, (for her) the inevitable and quick end to the suffering.
Good hunting. El Bee
Posted by Lonny (Member # 19) on November 30, 2013, 12:59 PM:
Leonard, I remember how quickly cancer took Nancy. Even though I'm not in your place or have had to deal with the pain of losing a spouse so suddenly, I do agree with you on going quickly rather than the long-term suffering that is often associated with it.
Posted by Kelly Jackson (Member # 977) on November 30, 2013, 05:04 PM:
Paul - I been hunting and just now saw this.
My thought and prayers are with you.
Best Regards
Kelly
Posted by TOM64 (Member # 561) on December 01, 2013, 03:30 PM:
Paul you have my prayers as well. Cancer sucks.
Posted by TRnCO (Member # 690) on December 01, 2013, 04:48 PM:
Hey Paul, glad to hear that you were home and found plenty to be Thankful for over Thanksgiving. Will be sending prayers your way. Hope ya heal quick..
Posted by TA17Rem (Member # 794) on December 01, 2013, 05:45 PM:
Paul I wish you well and a speedy recovery..
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