RE: [VFB] Update on Jody's Mom

[mark romero]

Didn't know Jimmy. I pray God gives Jody strength to carry on. I imagine 
she'll be much better after it's all over than if she hadn't been able to be 
there. You take care of yourself too. mark

From: "Jimmy D. Moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: <vfb@troutnet.com>
To: <vfb@troutnet.com>, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [VFB] Update on Jody's Mom
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:27:16 -0500
Several of you have asked OFF List, so I tho't I'd give a short update ON 
List.  Jody has been In Eugene, OR with her Mom who is in the end stages of 
Liver/Lung cancer, since May 15.  I stayed behind to take care of the 
ranch, the house, the bills, grass, flowers, pets, etc.  Her Mom is getting 
weaker every day and is barely eating.  She has several terrible coughing 
spasms each day as well as periods where her breathing is very difficult.  
Her lungs continue to collect fluid.  She has continued to hang on, 
although there's been several times that Jody thought she'd lost her.  So, 
Grandma has gotten to see most of her great grandkids.  Three of my 5 
children have taken their families to see her over the last three weeks, 
plus Jody's older sister flies in from Huntingdon, WVA tomorrow.  So 
Grandma has had something to hang on to / look forward to.  The good thing, 
if there is one, is that she's not in any pain - just wasting away. They 
have an RN who started coming to Mom's home from 9:00 p.m. till 7:00 a.m. a 
couple weeks ago, so that's been a big help to Jody, for she basically took 
care of her Mom 24 / 7 before that. Her three sisters in Eugene are also 
spelling Jody some during the days.  This has taken a lot of stress off 
Jody, and as most of you know, Jody is a breast cancer survivor. But, being 
retired, Jody has the time and more important, the "want to" to be with and 
care for her Mother.

Jody had me get a refill on her own cancer pills (Arimidex), and send to 
her today, so it appears she will be with her Mom till the end.

Your continued thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

JIMMY  D

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Jimmy D. Moore - Scout Exec. BSA (Ret.), TOWA, TF&G Contributor, GRTU Past 
VP. Past Pres. McGregor Rotary.  Freelance Outdoor writer, humorist, 
half-assed Texan and collector of classic bamboo fly rods and classic golf 
clubs

Author - "MOON HOLLER MISFITS Fishing & Hunting Club", �

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"Being able to read trout streams is just as valuable to a fly fisherman as 
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