Re: Hold 'Em or Double Down?

by Jim W Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:15 pm

CheenaGringo wrote:When I asked the question about taking ownership, it was intended to be for the person who had received the news. Unless it is yourself or an immediate and significant loved one, how can anyone attempt to take ownership and attempt to direct someone else in what they should or shouldn't be doing? That person has enough on their plate and probably don't need the stress induced by someone trying to help?

From one of the linked articles: "Don't run to the Internet. In the midst of your initial shock and fear, the worst thing you can do is jump onto the World Wide Web." In hindsight from a few personal experiences, I have to wonder just how one has the strength not to do so in this day in age? Granted there is plenty of misinformation out there but how can one resist the temptation to find out all they can? from reliable sources? Wouldn't that be taking ownership?

As for simply deciding that we have exceeded our warranty date - just how many of us did things in our younger years with a total disregard for any type of warranty. Maybe for some, that makes us want to live life fully on our terms and make sure that we have taken full advantage of the "options package" we were loaded with?

I ran to the internet....total waste of time!

by espíritu del lago Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:33 am

Jim how are you doing? Not all of us keep in touch with you by PM and calls.. so for us who care and have come to know you through the www please give us an update once and a while! !

Take care and thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends! !

Espiritu from the Lone Star State.

by Jim W Wed Apr 02, 2014 6:49 pm

Thank You espiritu and everyone else who emailed, pm and posted.

Deb and I appreciate your support thru these difficult times. At first I felt cursed knowing prognosis vs. a sudden heart attack. Now we feel blessed knowing the outcome and estimated timeframe. It has given me the opportunity to get all affairs in order. Deb and I still have plenty of time to become closer , valuing each other, so all is good.

Thanks again, Jim n Deb

by espíritu del lago Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:41 pm

Thank you Jim for the update. . Y'all hang in there and enjoy life to the fullest! As usual you and your family are in my prayers. .

Espiritu

by CheenaGringo Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:21 pm

Just an FYI update on Jim:

He had his first chemo treatment on Thursday and while I am unclear on his actual chemo schedule, I believe that he will receive the next two treatments one week apart on Thursdays. They did give him what he described as a steroid cocktail to minimize nausea for 48 hours. When I talked to him today, he was past the 48 hour period and has felt no signs of nausea so far.

I know this is a tough topic but it might be beneficial to Jim to receive some PM's or direct emails with words of encouragement?

by Lady Otter Latté Sat Apr 12, 2014 8:43 pm

Thank you, Cheena.

by CheenaGringo Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:03 pm

Jim had his second "chemo session" today and related some clarification of his chemo schedule. As near as I got the story, he is on a once per week three week cycle for every four weeks. After the first four months, they will take a break to do an evaluation to see just what effect these treatments are having?

So far so good on the negative nausea effects. Jim asked the doctor today why he wasn't feeling it and the doctor speculated that it was because he was in good shape.

by Jim W Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:19 am

A great surprise and morale booster when Spencer and his bride Ceci came to Casa Grande for 3 day visit. Great company, conve Hold 'Em or Double Down? - Page 2 2014-014

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I proudly wore my "Ajijic Union" futbol shirt. Thumbs up

by juanrey Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:30 am

Muy bien, nice pics.

by CanuckBob Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:58 am

Looks like a great time Jim!!! That spiral ham looks especially good.

by Lady Otter Latté Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:26 pm

Jim, you look almost as good as the ham! cheers

Glad you had a good visit.

hugs,
LOL

by Jim W Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:31 pm

CanuckBob wrote:Looks like a great time Jim!!! That spiral ham looks especially good.

Thanks CB, just had my 3rd chemo session, and as promised, the hair is starting to fall out! Bob, any tips on shaving and maintain the skin head look, LOL!
TIA.....will post photo when transition complete. Twisted Evil

Feeling great.....Oncologist says all is good until the cancer moves to major organs, then a I guess the days become numbered. Thumbs down

Jim

by CanuckBob Fri Apr 25, 2014 3:34 pm

Jim W wrote:
CanuckBob wrote:Looks like a great time Jim!!! That spiral ham looks especially good.

Thanks CB, just had my 3rd chemo session, and as promised, the hair is starting to fall out! Bob, any tips on shaving and maintain the skin head look, LOL!
TIA.....will post photo when transition complete.

Feeling great.....Oncologist says all is good until the cancer moves to major organs, then a I guess the days become numbered.

Jim

You will look good Jim. I think we almost gave you that look one time at AguaMilpa.......jaja. Just buy a lot of razors and shaving cream.

Stay strong and keep a positive attitude amigo!!!!!! There are a lot of people rooting for you. You still have a date with some more Bass. If you are feeling up to it fly down in June and we'll hit the lake. You can stay at my place if yours is rented.

by CanuckBob Thu May 01, 2014 6:07 pm

August or September works for me and I am sure the other boys can be easily persuaded. Just let me know when you can. Humberto would be thrilled to see you.

by Jim W Thu May 01, 2014 6:32 pm

CanuckBob wrote:
Jim W wrote:
CanuckBob wrote:Looks like a great time Jim!!! That spiral ham looks especially good.

Thanks CB, just had my 3rd chemo session, and as promised, the hair is starting to fall out! Bob, any tips on shaving and maintain the skin head look, LOL!
TIA.....will post photo when transition complete.

Feeling great.....Oncologist says all is good until the cancer moves to major organs, then a I guess the days become numbered.

Jim

You will look good Jim. I think we almost gave you that look one time at AguaMilpa.......jaja. Just buy a lot of razors and shaving cream.

Stay strong and keep a positive attitude amigo!!!!!! There are a lot of people rooting for you. You still have a date with some more Bass. If you are feeling up to it fly down in June and we'll hit the lake. You can stay at my place if yours is rented.

Thanks Bob for your kind offer.......I have 13 more chemo treatments scheduled. Would love to book a HOORAH farewell trip with you, Mike, sunfan, ROOF BOB, and anyone else that can make the trip. Looks like late August/September. My son Jeremy is all in for the trip, and would love to see Humberto and Irma, my favorite hosts over the past 7 years one last time. Thanks for the head shaving tips.....no nicks today, LOL.

My Oncologist tells me with any "LUCK" I should see 2015.....just praying and hoping. Gotta tell ya, when you are going to lose something as valuable as life.......every moment is a treasure.

Talk soon my friend,
Jim W
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by viajero Thu May 01, 2014 7:00 pm

Is that your son doing the barbering Jim?

by CanuckBob Thu May 01, 2014 7:49 pm

Looking good Jim!!!!!

by Jim W Thu May 01, 2014 8:06 pm

Bob, He says gotta cut it high and tight......so I can re enlist.....LMAO. Surte

by Lady Otter Latté Thu May 01, 2014 9:06 pm

Jim, I especially love the middle picture. What a blessing to have Jeremy there.
I hope you do get to make that fishing trip. It would be great!
Thank you for sharing this journey with us. I wish all we humans could learn sooner that every moment is a treasure.

hugs,
LOL

by Jim W Thu May 01, 2014 9:12 pm

viajero wrote:Is that your son doing the barbering Jim?

Yes Chris, He is my hero. He survived 3 deployments to IRAQ........4 tours (US FING GOV) stop loss forced back to back tours! Beer

by viajero Thu May 01, 2014 10:31 pm

You have a fine son Jim,you are right to be proud of him.

by zenwoodle Fri May 02, 2014 9:05 am

Love the new look Jim. Beer

by Jim W Thu May 22, 2014 8:28 pm

zenwoodle wrote:Love the new look Jim.

Thanks Bud, can't believe shaving my head takes longer than shampoo and comb..... Beer

by Jim W Thu May 22, 2014 8:32 pm

by Lady Otter Latté Thu May 22, 2014 8:58 pm

Love the head gear! Your oncologist has a great sense of humor.

by Jim W Thu May 22, 2014 9:19 pm

Jim W wrote:

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My oncologist wear's a hat daily...he is bald, never wears a hat in public, so k He loved my golf hat so I bought him one......never wears one in public so no one recognizes him.....lol.

We walked around the clinic today and showed the vain dudes, bald is beautiful....God made a few perfect heads, the rest have hair.....gawd I hate crackin myself up. The dudes were pasting hair down and looked like BOZO the clown!

Then he drops a new bomb today.....I have a 4 hour transfusion tomorrow, so no golf for Deb and I. Life is great....appreciate it while you can.

jim W

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