I'm sure you all saw Kevin's news on the blog. I know I speak for everybody when I say our prayers are with Kevin and his wife, and we will continue to pray for them. God can handle this.
I'm not going to go into some long theological diatribe here. Not the time or place. But I will say this. God loves us. And God wants the best for us in everything. I believe if God does something, he has a reason. We can't always understand. But God will make this work for his purposes.
Kevin has always been the leader of this little pack of malcontents, going back to the CJ Urinal days. He had a blog back then, and he still does. We have all followed him for many many years, most of us. And we all consider him a friend. And friends stand together through good times and tough times.
So speaking for me and my house, we'll be standing with you. Not much we can do from here, but we will stand fast on God's word. We will pray.
And Kevin, I want you to know we're all there for you.
That's all I got. That's all I can really say. But old friends are rare, and I feel like you are all my old friends. And I know you'll all be there for him back in Topeka, because that's who you are. You even have a pastor among the ranks who can give Kevin a lot more comfort than I can.
So start the fight, brother. We'll all do what we can.
Well I can't believe the comments went poof, I hope Kevin had a chance to read them, I love Kevin and Linda like a Bother and Sister, they have a good support family at home, and we all are here with our prayers..God Bless...
ReplyDeleteI must have missed the post about Kevin. Has it been deleted? I pray everything is okay with him and his family.
ReplyDeleteI did not see it either! Praying that everything goes well for Kevin and his family, whatever the situation. Like, I think everyone on here, I feel a special connection to you Kevin, Linda, and your whole beautiful family. You are all loved by a ton of people. Take care and God Bless you all!
ReplyDeleteDay 2 of chemo has arrived.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know exactly what to expect yesterday but I think it went really well.
First up this morning they're doing a CT scan to take measurements for the radiation treatments once they begin.
Then it's another dose of chemo.
Linda's spirits are high, and with all the meds she's on so is she.
In the meantime my daughter is hanging out with us today so we're good...
Kevin, I somehow managed to delete yesterdays comments so maybe you want to post another one explaining what's going on for the folks that didn't see it.
ReplyDeleteSorry, that was just a monumental screw up on my part. I don't even want to get into how I managed that great feat.
Lol... We're about to go into the treatment room. I'll stop by a little later today...
ReplyDeleteKevin, as this goes along I would encourage you to look into cannibis. There are a lot of stories about how it can help with side effects, and actually help cure lung cancer.
ReplyDeleteOur dog got lung cancer. She got the diagnosis last January. Her O2 levels were low, in the fifties. The X-rays showed lots of issues with her lungs. We put her on a healthy diet with supplements, and give her CBD oil every day. Her lungs are clearing up and her O2 levels are back to 97%. I know this is a dog, but this stuff works.
I had a connection with a famous rock star out here through my daughter. She worked on a project with her. She completely cured herself of cancer, and credits CBD oil for most of it. I've talked to a few people who have found it helped a lot.
You will have to go to Colorado to get it, because the CBD oil they sell in Kansas isn't the real thing. No THC. The CBD and THC work together for medicinal purposes. You can do the research on it, your doctor won't help you with it. But some people just smoke it, or eat edibles to help with chemo effects. But the cure is in the CBD oil. There's a lot they don't know about this stuff, but there are a few thousand people who will swear by it.
Just something to think about. It's legal here, so I meet a lot of people who use it for medical reasons. CBD oil in a salve works wonders on old bones.
If I get what I am reading correctly, I am not liking what I am reading at all! Hang in there Linda, my beautiful friend! Praying that God gives you the continued will to fight this and your body the continued strength to beat it! Hopefully it was caught early enough and is beatable.
ReplyDeleteIf I know Linda, she isn't going to take any shit from this situation she is in, she raised a wonderful family and I know that wasn't easy, I have faith that she will beat this also, God be with you my dear friend.
ReplyDeleteOh no. I am so sorry to hear this news. It will take strength and courage to get through this and Kevin has both. Linda and his family will offer great support, and he will need it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Safe about CBD. I did not go that route but I know others who did and they swear by it. It must be the real stuff though not the stuff found at your normal vape shops.
Kevin, if you are reading this please know you will get through this. Chemo is nasty stuff but it is not as bad as it used to be. They have come along way with treating cancer. From my experience, the radiation was not too bad. The inconvenience of having to go everyday for a month got old, but it worked for me. Everyone is different but what helped with my burn was using straight aloe vera. I bought a few plants and the plants grew pretty large. After a treatment I came home, sliced open a leaf and spread the juice over the treatment area. I did this every day. You will feel tired and you will need to rest when you feel like resting. Resting helps to heal the body. Drinking juice from cabbage, red onion, beets, carrots, kale, spinach can help. There is a juice that can be made called green juice and it really isn't horrible tasting. I can find the recipe if you want to make it. Load up of vitamin C and D if the doctor says it is okay. You will get through this. I will continue to pray for your health, strength and comfort for you and your family. Focus on your body's ability to heal. The mind is a powerful thing. Please take care friend.
Kevin PW and I consider you family. We know each other mostly digitally, but I believe through the years we know you as well as most of the friends we have that we see physically. Linda is a beautiful soul and you my friend are a rock. Since you posted your last blog we have kept you in daily prayer. I would now ask if you would allow me to add your family to the prayer list for our youth group and my two churches.
ReplyDeleteMy God please you and Linda with strength, may he send His Holy Spirit to bring comfort from fear, anxiety, pain and grief. May Jesus Christ give Linda healing that only a merciful God can give and I am available to visit you at any time. You my friend are a mighty warrior in the Army of the Lord and are precious in His eyes.
Psalm 56:8 You have kept count of my wanderings;
put my tears in your bottle.
Are they not in your book?
Every tear that you and your family have shed and will shed during this time and at all times God has shared your grief and longs to heal Linda. God knows His plans for you all and His every desire for you is for good.
Okay, I am confused. I am sending prayers for Kevin and Linda. I thought Kevin was headed for chemo treatments, now it appears it is Linda?
ReplyDeleteIs this my bad, I thought it was Linda. If it is Kevin I am sorry. I missed the deleted posts. Thoughts are still the same
ReplyDeleteGood morning all.
ReplyDeleteYes Rose, it's my wife Linda with the cancer.
It all started when she noticed a sharp pain in her right shoulder and back. She does a lot of heavy lifting at her job so naturally we figured she had pulled a muscle or maybe even torn a rotator cuff.
She finally agreed to let me take her to the emergency room on May 30th and to say we were blindsided by what they came up with would be an understatement.
They wanted to admit her to the hospital right then and there but she wasn't having it.
We went home that night and started making the phone calls we had to make.
Truth be known the kids took the news better than I did.
And that was the the night we left our semi normal life behind.
It's been pain pills and Dr. appointments ever since.
Today is day three of her chemo treatments. So far she hasn't had any negative side effects but we're both sure it's coming.
What's surprised me through it all so far is the sheer number of cancer patients we encounter every day.
I believe with all my heart that she's in good hands. Her doctors and nurses are top of the line, very patient, and come across as though they really care.
And Dennis, if you remember a while back I told you she had adopted your church as her own. I wasn't kidding. Keep the prayers, she needs all she can get.
I thank each and every one of you guts and gals for your kind words.
We have a long road ahead of us. I don't know what the end of it will look like. But what I do know is that whatever it is I'll be by her side.
Thank you Kevin for the update. Sounds like she is in good hands. You and the family do have a jagged road ahead of you but eventually that road will become smooth again. The biggest fear is what we don't know. The doctors and staff will keep you informed and once you see the whole picture you will find comfort in knowing there are a number of options. If one med or form of chemo doesn't work there are other meds and options available. I know y'all are real scared right now, but that will subside. You all will get through this, it is a process. Have comfort in knowing she is in good hands. I am sorry your family is going through this, but you will get through it but you will never forget the day she was diagnosed and how you felt when you heard the news, Stay strong and continue to love each other,
ReplyDeleteMay God's mercy and love shine on Linda, Kevin, and their family today and always. With his help, you can do this! You can beat this!
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