Jimmy,
I am very sorry about this. I have too many close to me that have suffered
and some died with cancer. Someday maybe we can beat it. Our family sends
best wishes and prayers.
MikeB
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From: "Jimmy D. Moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 11:27 AM
Subject: [VFB] Update on Jody's Mom
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", �
JIMMY D's Fly Fishing Website:
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RAYADO CLASSIC GOLF: Classic Golf Clubs for the discerning collector
http://home.earthlink.net/~rayado/
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"Being able to read trout streams is just as valuable to a fly fisherman
as the ability to read a defense is to an NFL Quarterback."
Jimmy D. Moore - � [2004]
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