Heart felt request

Ron Smith · 12-10-2004, 01:46 PM

To all members,
I'm doing something that goes against my grain. I have never been a dependent nor a religious man, but I am at the point that I will take anything I can get.
My wife of 27 years was diagnosed with throat cancer 2 weeks ago. Today we find out how advanced it is.
I am asking that if anyone has a better connection than I do. Please put in a good word for us.
My sincere thanks, Ron

Frank · 12-10-2004, 02:39 PM

Okay Ron, consider it done. Please give her my best for a speedy recovery!! Your support is most important!!

John D. · 12-10-2004, 03:13 PM

Ron,

Jen's and my thoughts and prayers are with your wife and yourself.. I'll check back tonite when I get home from work, and see if there are any updates...

As well - there is another Forum member who is having optical surgury this afternoon, so it looks like the Good Lord will have to lend me an extra ear...

Ron, our thoughts are with you..!

John D.

Don M · 12-10-2004, 03:24 PM

Ron, I don't know if I have any connections but I'll give it all I have. God bless you both.

G.T. · 12-10-2004, 03:30 PM

Our prayers and hopes are with your wife and you Ron. My wife is a top notch oncology RN, and she has been for better then 10 years.. she is not a Doctor, but she can probably help you with any answers for cancer questions or terms, that might seem confusing... if you have any need to talk, feel free to email or call us anytime at: [email protected] Best of luck to you and your wife Ron, til...lat'r...GT

marine kabar · 12-10-2004, 03:40 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Ron Smith:
To all members,
I'm doing something that goes against my grain. I have never been a dependent nor a religious man, but I am at the point that I will take anything I can get.
My sincere thanks, Ron<hr /></blockquote>Ron

After a lifetime of being independent and believing that there was nothing I couldn't handle on my own, at age 51, I was diagnosed with incurable cancer of the bone marrow. It brought me to my knees when nothing else would and I asked God for help. Apparently He does listen to prayer as that was five years ago and I'm still around asking stupid questions about Luger pistols. Actually, I think it was worse for my wife than it was for me. But it was a humbling experience and I think I'm the better man for it....no matter how long I live.

Greg Robinson

marine kabar · 12-10-2004, 03:51 PM

Ron

Attitude is EVERYTHING with cancer. Don't be afraid to ask questions or question anything the doctor tells you. When in doubt...get a second (or third) opinion. You won't to be as proactive as you possibly can. If this irritates the doc, then look for another one. I can read lab reports better than most oncologists. And if you need help, don't be afraid to ask those who've been there. Most cancer survivors want to help.

Greg

George Anderson · 12-10-2004, 04:31 PM

Ron, my prayers are with you both. geo

lugerholsterrepair · 12-10-2004, 05:41 PM

Ron, I am sorry to hear this news about your Loved one...This cannot be easy on either of you. Please know that you and your Wife will be in my thoughts and Prayers. I hope she has a speedy cure and recovery. Jerry Burney

jamese · 12-10-2004, 05:46 PM

Ron,
My prayers are with you

Ron Smith · 12-10-2004, 06:03 PM

EVERYBODY!! Thankyou for your supportive comments and offers. We have a "better" than 50-50 chance of beating it with surgery and radiation.
The Doctor is young and very sharp. He has an extensive advisory team of other Doctors. And is using them to the full extent.
It has not spread to her brain or lungs, as they had feared. Prognosis is much better than expected.
Again, you guys are great! I owe you all a debt of gratitude for your support.

Ron (the tough guy...HA!)

The mean old broad reminded me that it's only been 25 years. Sure seems longer. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

marine kabar · 12-10-2004, 07:19 PM

Ron

Five years ago I called this number and then sent me a book. 800-433-0464. Hopefully, it's still being offered. It's titled "Fighting Cancer" and is written by one of the co founders of H R BLOCK tax service. This man was told he had "terminal" cancer but he got mad and decided he wasn't going to accept that prognosis. It's a great story about how we can survive cancer if we're willing to fight and keep a positive attitude. It helped me and has helped many others whom I've told about it

Greg

the gunman · 12-10-2004, 07:49 PM

.. Ron, my wife and myself will keep you and your wife in our prayers. We will pray for a speedy and full recovery. May God be with you both.

Richie

Ron Smith · 12-10-2004, 07:50 PM

Greg,
Thankyou! We will give it a try. I'm a firm believer that attitude is 75% of the fight. And nobody's got more attitude than she does. The thing that makes her the happiest is that this is the first Doctor she has ever been to, that told her to go home and eat. Not the opposite.

Thanks Bud, Ron

Edward Tinker · 12-10-2004, 08:36 PM

Ron, hope all goes well!

Terry and I will have your wife in our thoughts and prayers!

Ed

Steve Richards · 12-10-2004, 08:54 PM

I hope that your wife has a complete recovery.

Steve

Ron Smith · 12-10-2004, 09:15 PM

Thanks Guys!,

Thankyou, more than I can express.

Ron

Heinz · 12-10-2004, 09:16 PM

Ron. I pray that all goes well.

policeluger · 12-10-2004, 09:40 PM

Ron, know of Heavenly Fathers love for each of his childern, bring your burden to Him and his Son, know that with bowed head, he will listen to your prayers. I also went throught the throat cancer scare about a month ago, and never smoked in my life, its not easy but I placed my problems at my Lords feet and humbly asked for his help, all is well so far. May you be blessed with comfort in your time of need, Mrs. PL and I will remember you in our prayers.

Luke · 12-10-2004, 09:53 PM

Ron -

Our prayers are with you and your wife. May God be with you in this difficult time.

Luke

12-10-2004, 01:46 PM	#1
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Heart felt request To all members, I'm doing something that goes against my grain. I have never been a dependent nor a religious man, but I am at the point that I will take anything I can get. My wife of 27 years was diagnosed with throat cancer 2 weeks ago. Today we find out how advanced it is. I am asking that if anyone has a better connection than I do. Please put in a good word for us. My sincere thanks, Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-10-2004, 03:24 PM	#4
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Ron, I don't know if I have any connections but I'll give it all I have. God bless you both. __________________ Regards, Don [email protected] Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

12-10-2004, 03:40 PM	#6
marine kabar User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Powder Springs GA Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Ron Smith: <strong>To all members, I'm doing something that goes against my grain. I have never been a dependent nor a religious man, but I am at the point that I will take anything I can get. My sincere thanks, Ron</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Ron After a lifetime of being independent and believing that there was nothing I couldn't handle on my own, at age 51, I was diagnosed with incurable cancer of the bone marrow. It brought me to my knees when nothing else would and I asked God for help. Apparently He does listen to prayer as that was five years ago and I'm still around asking stupid questions about Luger pistols. Actually, I think it was worse for my wife than it was for me. But it was a humbling experience and I think I'm the better man for it....no matter how long I live. Greg Robinson

12-10-2004, 05:41 PM	#9
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Ron, I am sorry to hear this news about your Loved one...This cannot be easy on either of you. Please know that you and your Wife will be in my thoughts and Prayers. I hope she has a speedy cure and recovery. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

12-10-2004, 05:46 PM	#10
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 789 Thanks: 0 Thanked 84 Times in 34 Posts	Ron, My prayers are with you __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception

12-10-2004, 02:39 PM	#2
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Okay Ron, consider it done. Please give her my best for a speedy recovery!! Your support is most important!!

12-10-2004, 03:13 PM	#3
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	Ron, Jen's and my thoughts and prayers are with your wife and yourself.. I'll check back tonite when I get home from work, and see if there are any updates... As well - there is another Forum member who is having optical surgury this afternoon, so it looks like the Good Lord will have to lend me an extra ear... Ron, our thoughts are with you..! John D.

12-10-2004, 03:30 PM	#5
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,507 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 3,653 Times in 1,004 Posts	Our prayers and hopes are with your wife and you Ron. My wife is a top notch oncology RN, and she has been for better then 10 years.. she is not a Doctor, but she can probably help you with any answers for cancer questions or terms, that might seem confusing... if you have any need to talk, feel free to email or call us anytime at: [email protected] Best of luck to you and your wife Ron, til...lat'r...GT

12-10-2004, 03:51 PM	#7
marine kabar User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Powder Springs GA Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ron Attitude is EVERYTHING with cancer. Don't be afraid to ask questions or question anything the doctor tells you. When in doubt...get a second (or third) opinion. You won't to be as proactive as you possibly can. If this irritates the doc, then look for another one. I can read lab reports better than most oncologists. And if you need help, don't be afraid to ask those who've been there. Most cancer survivors want to help. Greg

12-10-2004, 04:31 PM	#8
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,529 Times in 787 Posts	Ron, my prayers are with you both. geo

12-10-2004, 06:03 PM	#11
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	EVERYBODY!! Thankyou for your supportive comments and offers. We have a "better" than 50-50 chance of beating it with surgery and radiation. The Doctor is young and very sharp. He has an extensive advisory team of other Doctors. And is using them to the full extent. It has not spread to her brain or lungs, as they had feared. Prognosis is much better than expected. Again, you guys are great! I owe you all a debt of gratitude for your support. Ron (the tough guy...HA!) The mean old broad reminded me that it's only been 25 years. Sure seems longer. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-10-2004, 07:19 PM	#12
marine kabar User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Powder Springs GA Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ron Five years ago I called this number and then sent me a book. 800-433-0464. Hopefully, it's still being offered. It's titled "Fighting Cancer" and is written by one of the co founders of H R BLOCK tax service. This man was told he had "terminal" cancer but he got mad and decided he wasn't going to accept that prognosis. It's a great story about how we can survive cancer if we're willing to fight and keep a positive attitude. It helped me and has helped many others whom I've told about it Greg

12-10-2004, 07:49 PM	#13
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	.. Ron, my wife and myself will keep you and your wife in our prayers. We will pray for a speedy and full recovery. May God be with you both. Richie

12-10-2004, 07:50 PM	#14
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Greg, Thankyou! We will give it a try. I'm a firm believer that attitude is 75% of the fight. And nobody's got more attitude than she does. The thing that makes her the happiest is that this is the first Doctor she has ever been to, that told her to go home and eat. Not the opposite. Thanks Bud, Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-10-2004, 08:36 PM	#15
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Ron, hope all goes well! Terry and I will have your wife in our thoughts and prayers! Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

12-10-2004, 08:54 PM	#16
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I hope that your wife has a complete recovery. Steve

12-10-2004, 09:15 PM	#17
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Thanks Guys!, Thankyou, more than I can express. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

12-10-2004, 09:16 PM	#18
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 410 Times in 180 Posts	Ron. I pray that all goes well.

12-10-2004, 09:40 PM	#19
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Ron, know of Heavenly Fathers love for each of his childern, bring your burden to Him and his Son, know that with bowed head, he will listen to your prayers. I also went throught the throat cancer scare about a month ago, and never smoked in my life, its not easy but I placed my problems at my Lords feet and humbly asked for his help, all is well so far. May you be blessed with comfort in your time of need, Mrs. PL and I will remember you in our prayers.

12-10-2004, 09:53 PM	#20
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Ron - Our prayers are with you and your wife. May God be with you in this difficult time. Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther