Re: [TMIC] update on Michael
Kim, Beautifully said. Kevin kimr1999 wrote: God saw Michael getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered come to me. With tearful eyes we watched , and saw him pass away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. *From:* Jill Hammond 3jmhamm...@clearwire.net *To:* Anna Jim jnawil...@roadrunner.com; Annie annielyman1...@yahoo.com; Becky Steve mcsmi...@adelphia.net; Beth Greg g...@comcast.net; Bob Beverly b.doerfl...@gmail.com; Boyd b...@boydbryant.com; Carole Matteson carolematte...@hotmail.com; Char Brower charsreti...@hotmail.com; Cheryl Hammond i...@todaydata.com; Cindy Dunn cdunn53...@aol.com; Craig Candi bur...@comcast.net; Craig Fiore cr...@ultra6.eskimo.com; fi...@dhs.gov; David and Patty Brooks blueba...@verizon.net; David Gay raega...@yahoo.com; Dennis Pam burpee...@msn.com; Earl Fordham earl.ford...@gmail.com; Elaine Boos elaineb...@bellsouth.net; Eric Eri ericshamm...@hotmail.com; Fred Susan graceann1...@charter.net; Gil Mari cdav...@dc.rr.com; James Fulmer jedi...@gmail.com; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa janet.hlavaty-lap...@dhs.gov; Jim and Bobbi jimbobk...@msn.com; Johanna mjber...@verizon.net; Judy Karl romocharlo...@hotmail.com; Keenan kee...@seattlegeek.net; Kendra kwa...@comcast.net; Lenny Lisa len.l...@verizon.net; Lisa l...@lisalundt.com; Lynn Jade lynn.mari...@pfpa.mil; Mari wordfromwis...@smtel.com; marie swanson swansonbythe...@comcast.net; Mica Ward m...@detech.net; Mike Nancy mmccallis...@soundandsea.com; Nancy npurcell1...@yahoo.com; Noah n...@noahconrad.com; Pat Allegretti paa...@gmail.com; Pat and Corky pjgren...@hotmail.com; Pat Doebele grandmap...@comcast.net; Pat Massey patrick.mas...@dhs.gov; Paula paula.lazz...@attachmate.com; PJ pjn...@yahoo.com; Ron ron.brook...@att.net; Sally sa...@bsorenson.com; Sarah Bell-Schell maeb...@vandals.uidaho.edu; Scott Hamilton scotthamil...@live.com; Sharon Steve pianica...@comcast.net; Sheri Meyer sheme...@cisco.com; Steve Gail crescentc...@nwi.net; Steve and Jo stevejojohn...@msn.com; Susan Ted Roth susanema...@mchsi.com; Tmic tmic-list@eskimo.com; Tom Deb t...@ddoel.com; vanessa Quinn vanessa.qu...@dhs.gov; Wayne wme...@ci.everett.wa.us; Zsolt Patty zdor...@comcast.net *Sent:* Thu, August 26, 2010 1:52:18 PM *Subject:* [TMIC] update on Michael Hello Family and Friends, Michael slipped peacefully away yesterday evening at 9:30 p.m. He is now in a much better place. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers on his behalf. The family greatly appreciates all the support and love you have all sent our way as we struggled through this past year. with love and gratitude, The Hammond Team
RE: [TMIC] update on Mike
Jill and the Hammond Team, My deepest condolences to all of you. You will always be a part of TMIC and we'll always be here to listen and support. R.I.P MikeElla
Re: [TMIC] update on Michael
I am so sorry for your loss. Cheryl --- On Thu, 8/26/10, Jill Hammond 3jmhamm...@clearwire.net wrote: From: Jill Hammond 3jmhamm...@clearwire.net Subject: [TMIC] update on Michael To: Anna Jim jnawil...@roadrunner.com, Annie annielyman1...@yahoo.com, Becky Steve mcsmi...@adelphia.net, Beth Greg g...@comcast.net, Bob Beverly b.doerfl...@gmail.com, 'Boyd' b...@boydbryant.com, Carole Matteson carolematte...@hotmail.com, Char Brower charsreti...@hotmail.com, Cheryl Hammond i...@todaydata.com, Cindy Dunn cdunn53...@aol.com, Craig Candi bur...@comcast.net, 'Craig Fiore' cr...@ultra6.eskimo.com, fi...@dhs.gov, 'David and Patty Brooks' blueba...@verizon.net, 'David Gay' raega...@yahoo.com, Dennis Pam burpee...@msn.com, 'Earl Fordham' earl.ford...@gmail.com, Elaine Boos elaineb...@bellsouth.net, Eric Eri ericshamm...@hotmail.com, Fred Susan graceann1...@charter.net, Gil Mari cdav...@dc.rr.com, 'James Fulmer' jedi...@gmail.com, Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa janet.hlavaty-lap...@dhs.gov, Jim and Bobbi jimbobk...@msn.com, Johanna mjber...@verizon.net, Judy Karl romocharlo...@hotmail.com, Keenan kee...@seattlegeek.net, Kendra kwa...@comcast.net, Lenny Lisa len.l...@verizon.net, Lisa l...@lisalundt.com, Lynn Jade lynn.mari...@pfpa.mil, Mari wordfromwis...@smtel.com, marie swanson swansonbythe...@comcast.net, 'Mica Ward' m...@detech.net, Mike Nancy mmccallis...@soundandsea.com, Nancy npurcell1...@yahoo.com, Noah n...@noahconrad.com, Pat Allegretti paa...@gmail.com, Pat and Corky pjgren...@hotmail.com, Pat Doebele grandmap...@comcast.net, Pat Massey patrick.mas...@dhs.gov, Paula paula.lazz...@attachmate.com, PJ pjn...@yahoo.com, Ron ron.brook...@att.net, 'Sally' sa...@bsorenson.com, Sarah Bell-Schell maeb...@vandals.uidaho.edu, 'Scott Hamilton' scotthamil...@live.com, Sharon Steve pianica...@comcast.net, 'Sheri Meyer' sheme...@cisco.com, Steve Gail crescentc...@nwi.net, Steve and Jo stevejojohn...@msn.com, Susan Ted Roth susanema...@mchsi.com, Tmic tmic-list@eskimo.com, Tom Deb t...@ddoel.com, 'vanessa Quinn' vanessa.qu...@dhs.gov, Wayne wme...@ci.everett.wa.us, Zsolt Patty zdor...@comcast.net Date: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 1:52 PM Hello Family and Friends, Michael slipped peacefully away yesterday evening at 9:30 p.m. He is now in a much better place. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers on his behalf. The family greatly appreciates all the support and love you have all sent our way as we struggled through this past year. with love and gratitude, The Hammond Team
Re: [TMIC] update on Michael
God saw Michael getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered come to me. With tearful eyes we watched , and saw him pass away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. From: Jill Hammond 3jmhamm...@clearwire.net To: Anna Jim jnawil...@roadrunner.com; Annie annielyman1...@yahoo.com; Becky Steve mcsmi...@adelphia.net; Beth Greg g...@comcast.net; Bob Beverly b.doerfl...@gmail.com; Boyd b...@boydbryant.com; Carole Matteson carolematte...@hotmail.com; Char Brower charsreti...@hotmail.com; Cheryl Hammond i...@todaydata.com; Cindy Dunn cdunn53...@aol.com; Craig Candi bur...@comcast.net; Craig Fiore cr...@ultra6.eskimo.com; fi...@dhs.gov; David and Patty Brooks blueba...@verizon.net; David Gay raega...@yahoo.com; Dennis Pam burpee...@msn.com; Earl Fordham earl.ford...@gmail.com; Elaine Boos elaineb...@bellsouth.net; Eric Eri ericshamm...@hotmail.com; Fred Susan graceann1...@charter.net; Gil Mari cdav...@dc.rr.com; James Fulmer jedi...@gmail.com; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa janet.hlavaty-lap...@dhs.gov; Jim and Bobbi jimbobk...@msn.com; Johanna mjber...@verizon.net; Judy Karl romocharlo...@hotmail.com; Keenan kee...@seattlegeek.net; Kendra kwa...@comcast.net; Lenny Lisa len.l...@verizon.net; Lisa l...@lisalundt.com; Lynn Jade lynn.mari...@pfpa.mil; Mari wordfromwis...@smtel.com; marie swanson swansonbythe...@comcast.net; Mica Ward m...@detech.net; Mike Nancy mmccallis...@soundandsea.com; Nancy npurcell1...@yahoo.com; Noah n...@noahconrad.com; Pat Allegretti paa...@gmail.com; Pat and Corky pjgren...@hotmail.com; Pat Doebele grandmap...@comcast.net; Pat Massey patrick.mas...@dhs.gov; Paula paula.lazz...@attachmate.com; PJ pjn...@yahoo.com; Ron ron.brook...@att.net; Sally sa...@bsorenson.com; Sarah Bell-Schell maeb...@vandals.uidaho.edu; Scott Hamilton scotthamil...@live.com; Sharon Steve pianica...@comcast.net; Sheri Meyer sheme...@cisco.com; Steve Gail crescentc...@nwi.net; Steve and Jo stevejojohn...@msn.com; Susan Ted Roth susanema...@mchsi.com; Tmic tmic-list@eskimo.com; Tom Deb t...@ddoel.com; vanessa Quinn vanessa.qu...@dhs.gov; Wayne wme...@ci.everett.wa.us; Zsolt Patty zdor...@comcast.net Sent: Thu, August 26, 2010 1:52:18 PM Subject: [TMIC] update on Michael Hello Family and Friends, Michael slipped peacefully away yesterday evening at 9:30 p.m. He is now in a much better place. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers on his behalf. The family greatly appreciates all the support and love you have all sent our way as we struggled through this past year. with love and gratitude, The Hammond Team
Re: [TMIC] update on Mike
Hammond Team, You are all in my thoughts. He gave a very valiant fight and with all your support he knew he was very, very loved. May you all find peace at this time and know the TM community is thinking of all of you. Lori From: Jill Hammond Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 6:43 PM To: d...@excellentsite.com ; Anna Jim ; Annie ; Becky Steve ; Beth Greg ; Bob Beverly ; 'Boyd' ; Carole Matteson ; Char Brower ; Cheryl Hammond ; Cindy Dunn ; Craig Candi ; 'Craig Fiore' ; fi...@dhs.gov ; 'David and Patty Brooks' ; 'David Gay' ; Dennis Pam ; 'Earl Fordham' ; Elaine Boos ; Eric Eri ; Fred Susan ; Gil Mari ; 'James Fulmer' ; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa ; Jim and Bobbi ; Johanna ; Judy Karl ; Keenan ; Kendra ; Lenny Lisa ; Lisa ; Lynn Jade ; Mari ; marie swanson ; 'Mica Ward' ; Mike Nancy ; Nancy ; Noah ; Pat Allegretti ; Pat and Corky ; Pat Doebele ; Pat Massey ; Paula ; PJ ; Ron ; 'Sally' ; Sarah Bell-Schell ; 'Scott Hamilton' ; Sharon Steve ; 'Sheri Meyer' ; Steve Gail ; Steve and Jo ; Susan Ted Roth ; Tmic ; Tom Deb ; 'vanessa Quinn' ; Wayne ; Zsolt Patty Subject: [TMIC] update on Mike Hello Family and Friends, Our meeting last week with the Oncologist brought us very sad and shocking news. Mike's cancer is not only back, but in the brain and spinal cord. It is inoperable and the doctor's best guess was that he would have anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months. The only positive thing about this news was that Mike was too disoriented to understand what was going on. We came home and called in Hospice to help us through our ordeal. Hospice came last Friday for the evaluation and to set Mike up on comfort only drugs. By Sunday, I was unable to get Mike out of bed, even with help, and another call to Hospice brought a delivery of a hospital bed and accessories. By Monday, Mike was not speaking other than incoherent mumbling, except for an occasional name of Jill, Janel or Joel. Today (Wednesday) Mike is unresponsive and it is clear from the Hospice nurse that he won't last more than 24 hours, if that, before he has left us for a better place. Had I known that things were going to transpire this fast, I would have sent a letter out sooner, but we are all still in shock that we have had barely a week since the news of his setback. Too soon, we are having to say our goodbyes. Please keep Mike in your hearts and prayers that he may go swiftly and easily. Love and peace, The Hammond Team
Re: [TMIC] Update on Mike
I am so sorry to hear this. Will keep up the prayers. Jane/Splendora Tx In a message dated 8/17/2010 10:17:13 A.M. Central Daylight Time, 3jmhamm...@clearwire.net writes: Hello Family and Friends, Sorry to send this information over mass email, but it’s the fastest way to keep everyone informed. Over the last couple of weeks, Mike has been very disoriented, sleeping a lot and losing weight. The MRI test that he had earlier this week indicates that the cancer has spread to the brain. We are meeting w/the Oncologist today and hopefully get more answers and find out what our course of treatment will be. I’ll keep you informed as soon as we can. Keep us in your prayers….Love, The Hammond Team
Re: [TMIC] Update on Mike
Hello dear Jill and the Hammond Team, I am so, so sorry to hear this latest news. Thank you for keeping us updated - we really appreciate you keeping us in the loop. Will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to you and the family, Linda (Eagle, ID) previously Bothell, WA - Mike I had talked about that some time ago. - Original Message - From: Jill Hammondmailto:3jmhamm...@clearwire.net To: Anna Jim mailto:jnawil...@roadrunner.com; Annie mailto:annielyman1...@yahoo.com; Becky Stevemailto:mcsmi...@adelphia.net ; Beth Gregmailto:g...@comcast.net ; Bob Beverly mailto:b.doerfl...@gmail.com; 'Boyd'mailto:b...@boydbryant.com ; Carole Mattesonmailto:carolematte...@hotmail.com ; Char Browermailto:charsreti...@hotmail.com ; Cheryl Hammondmailto:i...@todaydata.com ; Cindy Dunnmailto:cdunn53...@aol.com ; Craig Candimailto:bur...@comcast.net ; 'Craig Fiore'mailto:cr...@ultra6.eskimo.com ; fi...@dhs.govmailto:fi...@dhs.gov ; 'David and Patty Brooks'mailto:blueba...@verizon.net ; 'David Gay'mailto:raega...@yahoo.com ; Dennis Pammailto:burpee...@msn.com ; 'Earl Fordham'mailto:earl.ford...@gmail.com ; Elaine Boosmailto:elaineb...@bellsouth.net ; Eric Erimailto:ericshamm...@hotmail.com ; Fred Susanmailto:graceann1...@charter.net ; Gil Marimailto:cdav...@dc.rr.com ; 'James Fulmer'mailto:jedi...@gmail.com ; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa mailto:janet.hlavaty-lap...@dhs.gov; Jim and Bobbi mailto:jimbobk...@msn.com; Johanna mailto:mjber...@verizon.net; Judy Karlmailto:romocharlo...@hotmail.com ; Keenanmailto:kee...@seattlegeek.net ; Kendra mailto:kwa...@comcast.net; Lenny Lisamailto:len.l...@verizon.net ; Lisa mailto:l...@lisalundt.com; Lynn Jademailto:lynn.mari...@pfpa.mil ; Mari Garymailto:wordfromwis...@smtel.com ; marie swansonmailto:swansonbythe...@comcast.net ; 'Mica Ward'mailto:m...@detech.net ; Mike Nancymailto:mmccallis...@soundandsea.com ; Nancymailto:npurcell1...@yahoo.com ; Noah mailto:n...@noahconrad.com; Pat Allegrettimailto:paa...@gmail.com ; Pat and Corkymailto:pjgren...@hotmail.com ; Pat Doebelemailto:grandmap...@comcast.net ; Pat Massey mailto:patrick.mas...@dhs.gov; Paula mailto:paula.lazz...@attachmate.com; PJ mailto:pjn...@yahoo.com; Ron mailto:ron.brook...@att.net; 'Sally'mailto:sa...@bsorenson.com ; Sarah Bell-Schell mailto:maeb...@vandals.uidaho.edu; 'Scott Hamilton'mailto:scotthamil...@live.com ; Sharon Steve mailto:pianica...@comcast.net; 'Sheri Meyer'mailto:sheme...@cisco.com ; Steve Gail mailto:crescentc...@nwi.net; Steve and Jomailto:stevejojohn...@msn.com ; Susan Ted Rothmailto:susanema...@mchsi.com ; Tmicmailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com ; Tom Deb mailto:t...@ddoel.com; 'vanessa Quinn'mailto:vanessa.qu...@dhs.gov ; Wayne mailto:wme...@ci.everett.wa.us; Zsolt Pattymailto:zdor...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:16 AM Subject: [TMIC] Update on Mike Hello Family and Friends, Sorry to send this information over mass email, but it's the fastest way to keep everyone informed. Over the last couple of weeks, Mike has been very disoriented, sleeping a lot and losing weight. The MRI test that he had earlier this week indicates that the cancer has spread to the brain. We are meeting w/the Oncologist today and hopefully get more answers and find out what our course of treatment will be. I'll keep you informed as soon as we can. Keep us in your prayers..Love, The Hammond Team
RE: [TMIC] Update on Mike
I'm so sorry to hear thisall I can offer is the thoughts and prayers of me and my wife. I hope Mike knows how much people all over the world cares for him and he feels our love and prayers in his time of need. Jeron Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:13:55 -0700 From: rn11...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Update on Mike To: 3jmhamm...@clearwire.net CC: tmic-list@eskimo.com I'm so sorry to hear that. I will pray for your family. Cheryl --- On Tue, 8/17/10, Jill Hammond 3jmhamm...@clearwire.net wrote: From: Jill Hammond 3jmhamm...@clearwire.net Subject: [TMIC] Update on Mike To: Anna Jim jnawil...@roadrunner.com, Annie annielyman1...@yahoo.com, Becky Steve mcsmi...@adelphia.net, Beth Greg g...@comcast.net, Bob Beverly b.doerfl...@gmail.com, 'Boyd' b...@boydbryant.com, Carole Matteson carolematte...@hotmail.com, Char Brower charsreti...@hotmail.com, Cheryl Hammond i...@todaydata.com, Cindy Dunn cdunn53...@aol.com, Craig Candi bur...@comcast.net, 'Craig Fiore' cr...@ultra6.eskimo.com, fi...@dhs.gov, 'David and Patty Brooks' blueba...@verizon.net, 'David Gay' raega...@yahoo.com, Dennis Pam burpee...@msn.com, 'Earl Fordham' earl.ford...@gmail.com, Elaine Boos elaineb...@bellsouth.net, Eric Eri ericshamm...@hotmail.com, Fred Susan graceann1...@charter.net, Gil Mari cdav...@dc.rr.com, 'James Fulmer' jedi...@gmail.com, Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa janet.hlavaty-lap...@dhs.gov, Jim and Bobbi jimbobk...@msn.com, Johanna mjber...@verizon.net, Judy Karl romocharlo...@hotmail.com, Keenan kee...@seattlegeek.net, Kendra kwa...@comcast.net, Lenny Lisa len.l...@verizon.net, Lisa l...@lisalundt.com, Lynn Jade lynn.mari...@pfpa.mil, Mari Gary wordfromwis...@smtel.com, marie swanson swansonbythe...@comcast.net, 'Mica Ward' m...@detech.net, Mike Nancy mmccallis...@soundandsea.com, Nancy npurcell1...@yahoo.com, Noah n...@noahconrad.com, Pat Allegretti paa...@gmail.com, Pat and Corky pjgren...@hotmail.com, Pat Doebele grandmap...@comcast.net, Pat Massey patrick.mas...@dhs.gov, Paula paula.lazz...@attachmate.com, PJ pjn...@yahoo.com, Ron ron.brook...@att.net, 'Sally' sa...@bsorenson.com, Sarah Bell-Schell maeb...@vandals.uidaho.edu, 'Scott Hamilton' scotthamil...@live.com, Sharon Steve pianica...@comcast.net, 'Sheri Meyer' sheme...@cisco.com, Steve Gail crescentc...@nwi.net, Steve and Jo stevejojohn...@msn.com, Susan Ted Roth susanema...@mchsi.com, Tmic tmic-list@eskimo.com, Tom Deb t...@ddoel.com, 'vanessa Quinn' vanessa.qu...@dhs.gov, Wayne wme...@ci.everett.wa.us, Zsolt Patty zdor...@comcast.net Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 11:16 AM Hello Family and Friends, Sorry to send this information over mass email, but it’s the fastest way to keep everyone informed. Over the last couple of weeks, Mike has been very disoriented, sleeping a lot and losing weight. The MRI test that he had earlier this week indicates that the cancer has spread to the brain. We are meeting w/the Oncologist today and hopefully get more answers and find out what our course of treatment will be. I’ll keep you informed as soon as we can. Keep us in your prayers….Love, The Hammond Team
[TMIC] Update
Hi, everyone, I would like to give you an update on what is happening. Last week I received the results of both my latest PET scan and CAT scan. I am now considered to be in remission. Yahoo!!.All of the prayers that you offered were heard. Now, I can look forward to putting my energy into getting better. I am now volunteering once a week at the Cancer Center where I received treatment. Now, it is as a worker for the American Cancer Society working with new patients. When you have Been there, done that, it is much easier to talk to someone about their concerns or questions. I am contemplating some other volunteer activities and also some work with my last employer as a volunteer. I do not have any more tests for several months, but will keep you informed of any changes. On behalf of all of Team Hammond (Mike, Jill, Joel and Janel) I want to thank you for your thoughts, prayers, emails, calls and cards, they all meant a great deal to us. God bless each of you and we'll be talking to you soon. All the best, and all our love, Team Hammond
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OHMYGOSH!!! Prayers answered for sure! What wonderful news from our dear friends...Thank you for sharing with us!!! Loves and hugs..Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: Jill Hammond Date: 6/1/2010 6:29:05 PM To: Anna Jim; Annie; Becky Steve; Beth Greg; Bob Beverly; 'Boyd ; Carole Matteson; Char Brower; Cheryl Hammond; Cindy Dunn; Craig Candi; 'Craig Fiore'; fi...@dhs.gov; David Brooks; 'David Gay'; Dennis Pam; 'Earl Fordham'; Elaine Boos; Eric Eri; Fred Susan; Gil Mari; 'James Fulmer'; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa; Jim and Bobbi; Johanna; Judy Karl; Keenan; Kendra; Lenny Lisa; Lisa; Lynn Jade; Mari Gary; marie swanson; 'Mica Ward'; Mike Nancy; Nancy; Noah; Pat Allegretti; Pat and Corky; Pat Doebele; Pat Massey; Paula; PJ; Ron; 'Sally'; Sarah Bell-Schell; 'Scott Hamilton'; Sharon Steve; 'Sheri Meyer'; Steve Gail; Steve and Jo; Susan Ted Roth; Tmic; Tom Deb; 'vanessa Quinn'; Wayne; Zsolt Patty Subject: [TMIC] Update Hi, everyone, I would like to give you an update on what is happening. Last week I received the results of both my latest PET scan and CAT scan. I am now considered to be in remission. Yahoo!!.All of the prayers that you offered were heard. Now, I can look forward to putting my energy into getting better. I am now volunteering once a week at the Cancer Center where I received treatment. Now, it is as a worker for the American Cancer Society working with new patients. When you have Been there, done that, it is much easier to talk to someone about their concerns or questions. I am contemplating some other volunteer activities and also some work with my last employer as a volunteer. I do not have any more tests for several months, but will keep you informed of any changes. On behalf of all of Team Hammond (Mike, Jill, Joel and Janel) I want to thank you for your thoughts, prayers, emails, calls and cards, they all meant a great deal to us. God bless each of you and well be talking to you soon. All the best, and all our love, Team Hammond 01_tile.jpg01_side.gif
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Team Hammond, Thank goodnesswhat a great message!! Please know how wonderful that makes your tm family! Continue your trip to return of strength and we'll keep you in our prayers..you know we have much to be thankful for, too..our Mike is up and running (or some such), In my opinion, your decision to get into the volunteer mode, has a lot to do with the strength you've gained through the power of prayer and the folks who were by your side through this long journey, the medics and the tmers. Again, thanks for keeping us informed. Please continue the same as time goes along. Hugs to the whole team! janh Stillwater, OK Hi, everyone, I would like to give you an update on what is happening. Last week I received the results of both my latest PET scan and CAT scan. I am now considered to be in remission. Yahoo!!. All of the prayers that you offered were heard. Now, I can look forward to putting my energy into getting better. I am now volunteering once a week at the Cancer Center where I received treatment. Now, it is as a worker for the American Cancer Society working with new patients. When you have “Been there, done that”, it is much easier to talk to someone about their concerns or questions. I am contemplating some other volunteer activities and also some work with my last employer as a volunteer. I do not have any more tests for several months, but will keep you informed of any changes. On behalf of all of “Team Hammond” (Mike, Jill, Joel and Janel ) I want to thank you for your thoughts, prayers, emails, calls and cards, they all meant a great deal to us. God bless each of you and we’ll be talking to you soon. All the best, and all our love, Team Hammond
Re: [TMIC] update of our travels
I think this is absolutely the best thing for you both!! Email again after Los Vegas. Good for you guys! Janice From: Barbara Alma Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 5:07 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] update of our travels We've had our share of everything from a warm 83 degrees to a cold 45, and very windy and cold to so pleasantly warm. Our trip hasn't been without it's problems, but if we hadn't have gone for it, we would have missed so much that we would have never done. We would never have set out to see most of the country that we did on it's own, only because of where it all fit together in the big puzzle of our country. I've needed some down time, but I do that at home too. Other than the night in the shelter, until yesterday things were going really well. I woke up feeling really weak and then I was coughing up some blood while brushing my teeth. Since I'm on blood thinners, I have to pay attention to this, and it generally means that I've got pneumonia. So off we went to find a hospital for a chest x-ray and treatment. We are in southern Colorado in a beautiful little town at 7,500 ft elevation called Pagosa Springs and they have a little hospital that opened up two years ago. Well, of course I had pneumonia, my oxygen level was at 85, which is low, and with oxygen treatment I couldn't hold it higher, so the doc wouldn't let me go back to our condo and he admitted me. I cried as I didn't ever want to be in a hospital again after spending 5-1/2 weeks when I got TM. Once admitted I found out that I was the only patient in the hospital, so I teased them about admitting me because they needed the revenue. Although none of us ever want to be in the hospital, if you ever get the luxury of being in the hospital all by yourself, it's the way to be in one. You get so much care, you cannot believe it. I had 3 nurses without too many patients to care for during the day who worked the E/R and the hospital ward, but nobody else came into the E/R till night time. During the night, there were 2 on duty and they had 2 people come in with kidney stones so didn't stay too long. They wouldn't let me go to the bathroom on my own since I was very weak, even with a bedside commode, so when I rang the bell, they were there in a minute. Imagine that! Well, with so much good care, a darned good IV antibiotic, oxygen and breathing treatments, I was able to be released today. Overall, it wasn't as traumatic after I settled in as I thought it would be. So, I'm going to be taking it easy for a few days, and on Friday we're off to Las Vegas for a week and then home. I'm starting to look forward to being home now, but it took this long, almost 6 weeks, lol. Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA
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Hi Mike and the rest of your team I am so glad to hear your latest update. I have been looking for an update from you for some weeks now. I am so very glad to hear that you received some good news, and will continue to pray that your recovery continues. I hope you enjoy your retirement. As you mentioned, volunteering at the cancer center is a wonderful idea. It feels good to be able to give back. Also, now is a time to fully enjoy your family and friends that were all praying for you these past months. Please continue to keep us all informed. Happy Easter to you and your family. Patti - Wisconsin From: Jill Hammond [mailto:3jmhamm...@clearwire.net] Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 7:09 PM To: Anna Jim ; Annie ; Becky Steve; Beth Greg; Bob Beverly ; 'Boyd'; Carole Matteson; Char Brower; Cheryl Hammond; Cindy Dunn; Craig Candi; 'Craig Fiore'; fi...@dhs.gov; David Brooks; 'David Gay'; Dennis Pam; 'Earl Fordham'; Elaine Boos; Eric Eri; Fred Susan; Gil Mari; 'James Fulmer'; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa ; Jim and Bobbi ; Johanna ; Judy Karl; Keenan; Kendra ; Lenny Lisa; Lisa ; Lynn Jade; Mari Gary; marie swanson; 'Mica Ward'; Mike Nancy; Nancy; Noah ; Pat Allegretti; Pat and Corky; Pat Doebele; Pat Massey ; Paula ; PJ ; Ron ; 'Sally'; Sarah Bell-Schell ; 'Scott Hamilton'; Sharon Steve ; 'Sheri Meyer'; Steve Gail ; Steve and Jo; Susan Ted Roth ; Tmic; Tom Deb ; 'vanessa Quinn'; Wayne ; Zsolt Patty Subject: [TMIC] Update Please see the attached Update. Mike
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Jill and Mike, What a special time to let us know of the prgress Mike's made!! This is what we've all been praying for. As to your retirement, I think that was smart.you need all the energy you can muster to share life with your family, do the volunteering at the place that's meant so much to you and your family, and to be able to just take it easy!!! Thanks for keeping us informed and on the prayer list and please continue to keep us updated. What a wonderful Easter for you and the rest of your family! Hugs, janh
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This is certainly good news! Sounds like you want to get active again, which is great.But don't jump into things too fast and take a chance on getting down. Activity is good for you, just don't overdo it. We are so happy for you. Janice From: Jill Hammond Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 7:08 PM To: Anna Jim ; Annie ; Becky Steve ; Beth Greg ; Bob Beverly ; 'Boyd' ; Carole Matteson ; Char Brower ; Cheryl Hammond ; Cindy Dunn ; Craig Candi ; 'Craig Fiore' ; fi...@dhs.gov ; David Brooks ; 'David Gay' ; Dennis Pam ; 'Earl Fordham' ; Elaine Boos ; Eric Eri ; Fred Susan ; Gil Mari ; 'James Fulmer' ; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa ; Jim and Bobbi ; Johanna ; Judy Karl ; Keenan ; Kendra ; Lenny Lisa ; Lisa ; Lynn Jade ; Mari Gary ; marie swanson ; 'Mica Ward' ; Mike Nancy ; Nancy ; Noah ; Pat Allegretti ; Pat and Corky ; Pat Doebele ; Pat Massey ; Paula ; PJ ; Ron ; 'Sally' ; Sarah Bell-Schell ; 'Scott Hamilton' ; Sharon Steve ; 'Sheri Meyer' ; Steve Gail ; Steve and Jo ; Susan Ted Roth ; Tmic ; Tom Deb ; 'vanessa Quinn' ; Wayne ; Zsolt Patty Subject: [TMIC] Update Please see the attached Update. Mike
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Hi Team Hammond, Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear that you will be going for more chemo; however, the results so far sound very encouraging. Mike, you have remained so strong and so positive throughout all of this. And I think we all agree that can't be easy. Very encouraging news and looking forward to more good news after these treatments are done. Take care and know that we are thinking of you and your family Linda - Original Message - From: Jill Hammondmailto:3jmhamm...@clearwire.net To: Anna Jim mailto:jnawil...@roadrunner.com; Annie mailto:annielyman1...@yahoo.com; Becky Stevemailto:mcsmi...@adelphia.net ; Beth Gregmailto:g...@comcast.net ; Bob Beverly mailto:b.doerfl...@gmail.com; 'Boyd'mailto:b...@boydbryant.com ; Carole Mattesonmailto:carolematte...@hotmail.com ; Char Browermailto:charsreti...@hotmail.com ; Cheryl Hammondmailto:i...@todaydata.com ; Cindy Dunnmailto:cdunn53...@aol.com ; Craig Candimailto:bur...@comcast.net ; 'Craig Fiore'mailto:cr...@ultra6.eskimo.com ; fi...@dhs.govmailto:fi...@dhs.gov ; David Brooksmailto:ba...@shawneelink.net ; 'David Gay'mailto:raega...@yahoo.com ; Denise Pammailto:burpee...@msn.com ; 'Earl Fordham'mailto:earl.ford...@gmail.com ; Elaine Boosmailto:elaineb...@bellsouth.net ; Eric Erimailto:ericshamm...@hotmail.com ; Fred Susanmailto:graceann1...@charter.net ; Gil Marimailto:cdav...@dc.rr.com ; 'James Fulmer'mailto:jedi...@gmail.com ; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa mailto:janet.hlavaty-lap...@dhs.gov; Jim and Bobbi mailto:jimbobk...@msn.com; Johanna mailto:mjber...@verizon.net; Judy Karlmailto:romocharlo...@hotmail.com ; Keenanmailto:kee...@seattlegeek.net ; Kendra mailto:kwa...@comcast.net; Lenny Lisamailto:len.l...@verizon.net ; Lisa mailto:l...@lisalundt.com; Lynn Jademailto:lynn.mari...@pfpa.mil ; Mari Garymailto:wordfromwis...@smtel.com ; marie swansonmailto:swansonbythe...@comcast.net ; 'Mica Ward'mailto:m...@detech.net ; Mike Nancymailto:mmccallis...@soundandsea.com ; Nancymailto:npurcell1...@yahoo.com ; Noah mailto:n...@noahconrad.com; Pat Allegrettimailto:paa...@gmail.com ; Pat and Corkymailto:pjgren...@hotmail.com ; Pat Doebelemailto:grandmap...@comcast.net ; Pat Massey mailto:patrick.mas...@dhs.gov; Paula mailto:paula.lazz...@attachmate.com; PJ mailto:pjn...@yahoo.com; Ron mailto:ron.brook...@att.net; Sallymailto:sa...@bsorenson.com ; Sarah Bell-Schell mailto:maeb...@vandals.uidaho.edu; 'Scott Hamilton'mailto:scotthamil...@live.com ; Sharon Steve mailto:pianica...@comcast.net; 'Sheri Meyer'mailto:sheme...@cisco.com ; Steve Gail mailto:crescentc...@nwi.net; Steve and Jomailto:stevejojohn...@msn.com ; Susan Ted Roth mailto:susanema...@mchsi.com; Tmicmailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com ; Tom Deb mailto:t...@ddoel.com; 'vanessa Quinn'mailto:vanessa.qu...@dhs.gov ; Wayne mailto:wme...@ci.everett.wa.us; Zsolt Pattymailto:zdor...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:23 AM Subject: [TMIC] Update Update # 8 Hi, everyone, Team Hammond here with the results of my PET scan. Yesterday we learned that I will be going back in for chemo starting today. There were a couple of spots left on the scan which means at least two more chemo sessions are needed. Both of the doctors we saw yesterday were very pleased with the results so far, and that is very encouraging. The team here is very encouraged by the results and looks forward to stamping this out in the next sessions. Please continue to keep us all in your prayers and we will keep fighting. Take care, Team Hammond
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Update # 8 Hi, everyone, Team Hammond here with the results of my PET scan. Yesterday we learned that I will be going back in for chemo starting today. There were a couple of spots left on the scan which means at least two more chemo sessions are needed. Both of the doctors we saw yesterday were very pleased with the results so far, and that is very encouraging. The team here is very encouraged by the results and looks forward to stamping this out in the next sessions. Please continue to keep us all in your prayers and we will keep fighting. Take care, Team Hammond
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Wow, that sounds wonderful. It takes a village! Keep us posted on how the next 2 chemo sessions go. Janice From: Jill Hammond Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:23 AM To: Anna Jim ; Annie ; Becky Steve ; Beth Greg ; Bob Beverly ; 'Boyd' ; Carole Matteson ; Char Brower ; Cheryl Hammond ; Cindy Dunn ; Craig Candi ; 'Craig Fiore' ; fi...@dhs.gov ; David Brooks ; 'David Gay' ; Denise Pam ; 'Earl Fordham' ; Elaine Boos ; Eric Eri ; Fred Susan ; Gil Mari ; 'James Fulmer' ; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa ; Jim and Bobbi ; Johanna ; Judy Karl ; Keenan ; Kendra ; Lenny Lisa ; Lisa ; Lynn Jade ; Mari Gary ; marie swanson ; 'Mica Ward' ; Mike Nancy ; Nancy ; Noah ; Pat Allegretti ; Pat and Corky ; Pat Doebele ; Pat Massey ; Paula ; PJ ; Ron ; Sally ; Sarah Bell-Schell ; 'Scott Hamilton' ; Sharon Steve ; 'Sheri Meyer' ; Steve Gail ; Steve and Jo ; Susan Ted Roth ; Tmic ; Tom Deb ; 'vanessa Quinn' ; Wayne ; Zsolt Patty Subject: [TMIC] Update Update # 8 Hi, everyone, Team Hammond here with the results of my PET scan. Yesterday we learned that I will be going back in for chemo starting today. There were a couple of spots left on the scan which means at least two more chemo sessions are needed. Both of the doctors we saw yesterday were very pleased with the results so far, and that is very encouraging. The team here is very encouraged by the results and looks forward to stamping this out in the next sessions. Please continue to keep us all in your prayers and we will keep fighting. Take care, Team Hammond
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Hey Mike, This member of the Hammond Team is: 1.) Pleased with your report and 2.) Continuing my Prayers for you and your family! This is good news!! I liked the reactions of the 2 doctors, that says a lot! What a great gift for the New Year!! I hope that your trip is almost done and soon you'll be your old self!! Hugs, janh Stillwater, OK Update # 8 Hi, everyone, Team Hammond here with the results of my PET scan. Yesterday we learned that I will be going back in for chemo starting today. There were a couple of spots left on the scan which means at least two more chemo sessions are needed. Both of the doctors we saw yesterday were very pleased with the results so far, and that is very encouraging. The team here is very encouraged by the results and looks forward to stamping this out in the next sessions. Please continue to keep us all in your prayers and we will keep fighting. Take care, Team Hammond
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Mike, great news about the radiation treatments! Yay - be done with those! Now we'll keep right on praying that those chemo treatments go well for you. God Bless Team Hammond hugs, Linda Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 1:29 PM Subject: [TMIC] Update 5 Hi, Everybody, Here is an update from Team Hammond
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What a wonderful friend and family you are! Just love hearing from you and you are still in my prayers which couldn't be any better for getting you better. You Hammonds are something else! Jeanne in Dayton, WA ---Original Message--- From: Jill Hammond Date: 11/7/2009 2:30:56 PM To: Anna Jim; Annie; Becky Steve; Beth Greg; Bob Beverly; 'Boyd ; Carole Matteson; Char Brower; Cheryl Hammond; Cindy Dunn; Craig Candi; 'Craig Fiore'; fi...@dhs.gov; David Brooks; 'David Gay'; Denise Pam; 'Earl Fordham'; Elaine Boos; Eric Eri; Fred Susan; Gil Mari; 'James Fulmer'; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa; Jim and Bobbi; Johanna; Judy Karl; Keenan; Kendra; Lenny Lisa; Lisa; Lynn Jade; Mari Gary; marie swanson; 'Mica Ward'; Mike Nancy; Nancy; Noah; Pat Allegretti; Pat and Corky; Pat Doebele; Pat Massey; Paula; PJ; Ron; Sally; Sarah Bell-Schell; 'Scott Hamilton'; Sharon Steve; 'Sheri Meyer'; Steve Gail; Steve and Jo; Susan Ted Roth; Tmic; Tom Deb; 'vanessa Quinn'; Wayne; Zsolt Patty Subject: [TMIC] Update 5 Hi, Everybody, Here is an update from Team Hammond dog_chase2.gif
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Mike, Am so glad the tumor is shrinking - such great news! But, as usual, nothing is easy.You have really paid a price for the tumor improvement, but this may be it for fighting extra battles. Hopefully, it will be a smoother sail from here until complete recovery. We wish the best for you and your Team. Janice - Original Message - From: L T CHERPESKI To: Jill Hammond ; Transverse Mylitis Group ; Catherine Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 7:56 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Update on Mike Hello Team Hammond, Mike, such good news to hear your tumor is shrinking! Remember as Catherine said, we are all here still praying for you and Jill. One day at a time, Mike. One day. God Bless you and Jill. Love, Linda - Original Message - From: Catherine To: Jill Hammond ; Transverse Mylitis Group Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Update on Mike We are all here still praying for you and Jill. God Bless Youmay He hold you in the palm of his hand and give you comfort, release you of pain and keep you safe. Love Catherine Life is short, Break the rules sometimes, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile From: Jill Hammond 3jmhamm...@clearwire.net To: Anna Jim jnawil...@roadrunner.com; Annie annielyman1...@yahoo.com; Becky Steve mcsmi...@adelphia.net; Beth Greg g...@comcast.net; Bob Beverly b.doerfl...@gmail.com; Boyd b...@boydbryant.com; Carole Matteson carolematte...@hotmail.com; Char Brower charsreti...@hotmail.com; Cheryl Hammond i...@todaydata.com; Cindy Dunn cdunn53...@aol.com; Craig Candi bur...@comcast.net; Craig Fiore cr...@ultra6.eskimo.com; fi...@dhs.gov; David Brooks ba...@shawneelink.net; David Gay raega...@yahoo.com; Denise Pam burpee...@msn.com; Earl Fordham earl.ford...@gmail.com; Elaine Boos elaineb...@bellsouth.net; Eric Eri ericshamm...@hotmail.com; Fred Susan graceann1...@charter.net; Gil Mari cdav...@dc.rr.com; James Fulmer jedi...@gmail.com; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa janet.hlavaty-lap...@dhs.gov; Jim and Bobbi jimbobk...@msn.com; Johanna mjber...@verizon.net; Judy Karl romocharlo...@hotmail.com; Keenan kee...@seattlegeek.net; Kendra kwa...@comcast.net; Lenny Lisa len.l...@verizon.net; Lisa l...@lisalundt.com; Lynn Jade lynn.mari...@pfpa.mil; Mari Gary wordfromwis...@smtel.com; marie swanson swansonbythe...@comcast.net; Mica Ward m...@detech.net; Mike Nancy mmccallis...@soundandsea.com; Nancy npurcell1...@yahoo.com; Noah n...@noahconrad.com; Pat Allegretti paa...@gmail.com; Pat and Corky pjgren...@hotmail.com; Pat Doebele grandmap...@comcast.net; Pat Massey patrick.mas...@dhs.gov; Paula paula.lazz...@attachmate.com; PJ pjn...@yahoo.com; Ron ron.brook...@att.net; Sally sa...@bsorenson.com; Sarah Bell-Schell maeb...@vandals.uidaho.edu; Scott Hamilton scotthamil...@live.com; Sharon Steve pianica...@comcast.net; Sheri Meyer sheme...@cisco.com; Steve Gail crescentc...@nwi.net; Steve and Jo stevejojohn...@msn.com; Susan Ted Roth susanema...@mchsi.com; Tmic tmic-list@eskimo.com; Tom Deb t...@ddoel.com; vanessa Quinn vanessa.qu...@dhs.gov; Wayne wme...@ci.everett.wa.us; Zsolt Patty zdor...@comcast.net Sent: Sun, October 25, 2009 5:50:23 PM Subject: [TMIC] Update on Mike Well, here we are for the next update on Team Hammond. The second round of Chemo finished on Wednesday, October 14. Mike, at that point was also down to only 12 radiation treatments left. After the treatment on Thursday the 15th, we had a consultation with the Doctor and he was very positive. The tumor is definitely shrinking, Yeah, way to go Team, those prayers are working. In all the rest of this, I am still loosing a little weight, went under 180 for the first time since around third grade somewhere. One of the worst things about coming down off Chemo is that they give you steroids during it. I don’t know if they are like the ones that some athletes take, but they can have them, you feel like you are on constant edge, cannot sit still or concentrate on anything. That seems to be wearing down fast today. Well,, this all amounted to too much of a good thing and Sunday, October 18th I went back into the hospital. Jill was finally able to spring me yesterday, Saturday and so here we are once again trying to figure out what train hit us. This one seems mostly caused by diarrhea and dehydration accompanied by an infection and assorted other complaints. I have now found a new low. The last time it only seemed bad, this time it was close to being unfathomable. I could not seem to find a way out. Every time I got to the bottom and wanted to give up I thought about all of you who have sent cards, emails, phone calls and kept in touch and kept up the prayers. Once again
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Hello Team Hammond, Mike, such good news to hear your tumor is shrinking! Remember as Catherine said, we are all here still praying for you and Jill. One day at a time, Mike. One day. God Bless you and Jill. Love, Linda - Original Message - From: Catherinemailto:camoa...@yahoo.com To: Jill Hammondmailto:3jmhamm...@clearwire.net ; Transverse Mylitis Groupmailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Update on Mike We are all here still praying for you and Jill. God Bless Youmay He hold you in the palm of his hand and give you comfort, release you of pain and keep you safe. Love Catherine Life is short, Break the rules sometimes, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile -- From: Jill Hammond 3jmhamm...@clearwire.net To: Anna Jim jnawil...@roadrunner.com; Annie annielyman1...@yahoo.com; Becky Steve mcsmi...@adelphia.net; Beth Greg g...@comcast.net; Bob Beverly b.doerfl...@gmail.com; Boyd b...@boydbryant.com; Carole Matteson carolematte...@hotmail.com; Char Brower charsreti...@hotmail.com; Cheryl Hammond i...@todaydata.com; Cindy Dunn cdunn53...@aol.com; Craig Candi bur...@comcast.net; Craig Fiore cr...@ultra6.eskimo.com; fi...@dhs.gov; David Brooks ba...@shawneelink.net; David Gay raega...@yahoo.com; Denise Pam burpee...@msn.com; Earl Fordham earl.ford...@gmail.com; Elaine Boos elaineb...@bellsouth.net; Eric Eri ericshamm...@hotmail.com; Fred Susan graceann1...@charter.net; Gil Mari cdav...@dc.rr.com; James Fulmer jedi...@gmail.com; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa janet.hlavaty-lap...@dhs.gov; Jim and Bobbi jimbobk...@msn.com; Johanna mjber...@verizon.net; Judy Karl romocharlo...@hotmail.com; Keenan kee...@seattlegeek.net; Kendra kwa...@comcast.net; Lenny Lisa len.l...@verizon.net; Lisa l...@lisalundt.com; Lynn Jade lynn.mari...@pfpa.mil; Mari Gary wordfromwis...@smtel.com; marie swanson swansonbythe...@comcast.net; Mica Ward m...@detech.net; Mike Nancy mmccallis...@soundandsea.com; Nancy npurcell1...@yahoo.com; Noah n...@noahconrad.com; Pat Allegretti paa...@gmail.com; Pat and Corky pjgren...@hotmail.com; Pat Doebele grandmap...@comcast.net; Pat Massey patrick.mas...@dhs.gov; Paula paula.lazz...@attachmate.com; PJ pjn...@yahoo.com; Ron ron.brook...@att.net; Sally sa...@bsorenson.com; Sarah Bell-Schell maeb...@vandals.uidaho.edu; Scott Hamilton scotthamil...@live.com; Sharon Steve pianica...@comcast.net; Sheri Meyer sheme...@cisco.com; Steve Gail crescentc...@nwi.net; Steve and Jo stevejojohn...@msn.com; Susan Ted Roth susanema...@mchsi.com; Tmic tmic-list@eskimo.com; Tom Deb t...@ddoel.com; vanessa Quinn vanessa.qu...@dhs.gov; Wayne wme...@ci.everett.wa.us; Zsolt Patty zdor...@comcast.net Sent: Sun, October 25, 2009 5:50:23 PM Subject: [TMIC] Update on Mike Well, here we are for the next update on Team Hammond. The second round of Chemo finished on Wednesday, October 14. Mike, at that point was also down to only 12 radiation treatments left. After the treatment on Thursday the 15th, we had a consultation with the Doctor and he was very positive. The tumor is definitely shrinking, Yeah, way to go Team, those prayers are working. In all the rest of this, I am still loosing a little weight, went under 180 for the first time since around third grade somewhere. One of the worst things about coming down off Chemo is that they give you steroids during it. I don’t know if they are like the ones that some athletes take, but they can have them, you feel like you are on constant edge, cannot sit still or concentrate on anything. That seems to be wearing down fast today. Well,, this all amounted to too much of a good thing and Sunday, October 18th I went back into the hospital. Jill was finally able to spring me yesterday, Saturday and so here we are once again trying to figure out what train hit us. This one seems mostly caused by diarrhea and dehydration accompanied by an infection and assorted other complaints. I have now found a new low. The last time it only seemed bad, this time it was close to being unfathomable. I could not seem to find a way out. Every time I got to the bottom and wanted to give up I thought about all of you who have sent cards, emails, phone calls and kept in touch and kept up the prayers. Once again that made all the difference in the world, and God bless you all for doing that. Jill will probably back this up, but I am a stubborn person at times. At first I was hesitant, somewhat to ask for help, well, let me tell you that is gone. I’m busy keeping the Lord going by turning over problems to Him. I will tell you that I am drawing on that well of thoughts and prayers often, there are times when this journey is measured one day at a time. Faith
[TMIC] Update on Mike
Well, here we are for the next update on Team Hammond. The second round of Chemo finished on Wednesday, October 14. Mike, at that point was also down to only 12 radiation treatments left. After the treatment on Thursday the 15th, we had a consultation with the Doctor and he was very positive. The tumor is definitely shrinking, Yeah, way to go Team, those prayers are working. In all the rest of this, I am still loosing a little weight, went under 180 for the first time since around third grade somewhere. One of the worst things about coming down off Chemo is that they give you steroids during it. I don't know if they are like the ones that some athletes take, but they can have them, you feel like you are on constant edge, cannot sit still or concentrate on anything. That seems to be wearing down fast today. Well,, this all amounted to too much of a good thing and Sunday, October 18th I went back into the hospital. Jill was finally able to spring me yesterday, Saturday and so here we are once again trying to figure out what train hit us. This one seems mostly caused by diarrhea and dehydration accompanied by an infection and assorted other complaints. I have now found a new low. The last time it only seemed bad, this time it was close to being unfathomable. I could not seem to find a way out. Every time I got to the bottom and wanted to give up I thought about all of you who have sent cards, emails, phone calls and kept in touch and kept up the prayers. Once again that made all the difference in the world, and God bless you all for doing that. Jill will probably back this up, but I am a stubborn person at times. At first I was hesitant, somewhat to ask for help, well, let me tell you that is gone. I'm busy keeping the Lord going by turning over problems to Him. I will tell you that I am drawing on that well of thoughts and prayers often, there are times when this journey is measured one day at a time. Faith, and knowing there are a lot of people pulling for all of team Hammond, make it easier, to keep moving forward. I will let everyone know when my next, and last chemo session is going to happen as soon as I know, which should be this week. By the way, this Tuesday may well be my last radiation treatment, thanks, from Team Hammond, of which you are all a part.
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We are all here still praying for you and Jill. God Bless Youmay He hold you in the palm of his hand and give you comfort, release you of pain and keep you safe. Love Catherine Life is short, Break the rules sometimes, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile From: Jill Hammond 3jmhamm...@clearwire.net To: Anna Jim jnawil...@roadrunner.com; Annie annielyman1...@yahoo.com; Becky Steve mcsmi...@adelphia.net; Beth Greg g...@comcast.net; Bob Beverly b.doerfl...@gmail.com; Boyd b...@boydbryant.com; Carole Matteson carolematte...@hotmail.com; Char Brower charsreti...@hotmail.com; Cheryl Hammond i...@todaydata.com; Cindy Dunn cdunn53...@aol.com; Craig Candi bur...@comcast.net; Craig Fiore cr...@ultra6.eskimo.com; fi...@dhs.gov; David Brooks ba...@shawneelink.net; David Gay raega...@yahoo.com; Denise Pam burpee...@msn.com; Earl Fordham earl.ford...@gmail.com; Elaine Boos elaineb...@bellsouth.net; Eric Eri ericshamm...@hotmail.com; Fred Susan graceann1...@charter.net; Gil Mari cdav...@dc.rr.com; James Fulmer jedi...@gmail.com; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa janet.hlavaty-lap...@dhs.gov; Jim and Bobbi jimbobk...@msn.com; Johanna mjber...@verizon.net; Judy Karl romocharlo...@hotmail.com; Keenan kee...@seattlegeek.net; Kendra kwa...@comcast.net; Lenny Lisa len.l...@verizon.net; Lisa l...@lisalundt.com; Lynn Jade lynn.mari...@pfpa.mil; Mari Gary wordfromwis...@smtel.com; marie swanson swansonbythe...@comcast.net; Mica Ward m...@detech.net; Mike Nancy mmccallis...@soundandsea.com; Nancy npurcell1...@yahoo.com; Noah n...@noahconrad.com; Pat Allegretti paa...@gmail.com; Pat and Corky pjgren...@hotmail.com; Pat Doebele grandmap...@comcast.net; Pat Massey patrick.mas...@dhs.gov; Paula paula.lazz...@attachmate.com; PJ pjn...@yahoo.com; Ron ron.brook...@att.net; Sally sa...@bsorenson.com; Sarah Bell-Schell maeb...@vandals.uidaho.edu; Scott Hamilton scotthamil...@live.com; Sharon Steve pianica...@comcast.net; Sheri Meyer sheme...@cisco.com; Steve Gail crescentc...@nwi.net; Steve and Jo stevejojohn...@msn.com; Susan Ted Roth susanema...@mchsi.com; Tmic tmic-list@eskimo.com; Tom Deb t...@ddoel.com; vanessa Quinn vanessa.qu...@dhs.gov; Wayne wme...@ci.everett.wa.us; Zsolt Patty zdor...@comcast.net Sent: Sun, October 25, 2009 5:50:23 PM Subject: [TMIC] Update on Mike Well, here we are for the next update on Team Hammond. The second round of Chemo finished on Wednesday, October 14. Mike, at that point was also down to only 12 radiation treatments left. After the treatment on Thursday the 15th, we had a consultation with the Doctor and he was very positive. The tumor is definitely shrinking, Yeah, way to go Team, those prayers are working. In all the rest of this, I am still loosing a little weight, went under 180 for the first time since around third grade somewhere. One of the worst things about coming down off Chemo is that they give you steroids during it. I don’t know if they are like the ones that some athletes take, but they can have them, you feel like you are on constant edge, cannot sit still or concentrate on anything. That seems to be wearing down fast today. Well,, this all amounted to too much of a good thing and Sunday, October 18th I went back into the hospital. Jill was finally able to spring me yesterday, Saturday and so here we are once again trying to figure out what train hit us. This one seems mostly caused by diarrhea and dehydration accompanied by an infection and assorted other complaints. I have now found a new low. The last time it only seemed bad, this time it was close to being unfathomable. I could not seem to find a way out. Every time I got to the bottom and wanted to give up I thought about all of you who have sent cards, emails, phone calls and kept in touch and kept up the prayers. Once again that made all the difference in the world, and God bless you all for doing that. Jill will probably back this up, but I am a stubborn person at times. At first I was hesitant, somewhat to ask for help, well, let me tell you that is gone. I’m busy keeping the Lord going by turning over problems to Him. I will tell you that I am drawing on that well of thoughts and prayers often, there are times when this journey is measured one day at a time. Faith, and knowing there are a lot of people pulling for all of team Hammond, make it easier, to keep moving forward. I will let everyone know when my next, and last chemo session is going to happen as soon as I know, which should be this week. By the way, this Tuesday may well be my last radiation treatment, thanks, from Team Hammond, of which you are all a part.
[TMIC] Update from Mike
Hi Everyone! Well, I am back from three days at the hospital. Here is what happened in a nutshell. Monday I started to get a fever and it went up quick enough that we called the Doctor and were told to make a beeline for the hospital. My white blood cell count was in the critical area. As it turns out, Monday was the 10th day after the beginning on my first day of my first chemo session. This time frame happens to be at the worst for how low you can get. Also, as you may remember, I had just had a feeding tube put in and this may have been the source of the slight infection, the Docs could never determine just what had happened Monday was the low of my experience so far, I was feeling so bad I wanted to give up. This is where all of team Hammond came into play, family and friends both. As things got feeling worse, I felt a sort of nudge and realized I could not give up, there is too much depending on a positive attitude. I think what that nudge was, is that a lot of prayers to the Good Lord prompted Him to give me one swift kick to my spiritual butt. And, this got me to look ahead, not back. Since getting out, I have had 2 more radiation treatments, and now, we have the weekend off. Thanks to all of you for the cards, prayers, visits, and whatever. Next update when needed. Love ya all, Team Hammond
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Yes I agree with Janice. Your attitude alone is amazing. 'For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome' Jeremiah 29:11 You are in our prayers, Tami _ From: Janice [mailto:jan...@centurytel.net] Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 10:29 PM To: Jill Hammond; Anna Jim ; Annie ; Becky Steve; Beth Greg; Bob Beverly ; Carole Matteson; Char Brower; Cheryl Hammond; Cindy Dunn; Craig Candi; David Brooks; Denise Pam; Elaine Boos; Eric Eri; Fred Susan; Gil Mari; 'James Fulmer'; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa ; Jim and Bobbi ; Johanna ; Judy Karl; Keenan; Kendra ; Lenny Lisa; Lisa ; Lynn Jade; Mari Gary; marie swanson; Mike Nancy; Nancy; Noah ; Pat Allegretti; Pat and Corky; Pat Doebele; Pat Massey ; Paula ; PJ ; Ron ; Sally; Sarah Bell-Schell ; Sharon Steve ; 'Sheri Meyer'; Steve Gail ; Steve and Jo; Susan Ted Roth ; Tmic; Tom Deb ; Wayne ; Zsolt Patty Cc: tmic-l...@eskimo.net; ed Subject: Re: [TMIC] Update on Mike Mike, You don't know me from Adam, but I am a TM'er and following these emails. You have my prayers, but also my complete respect for your courage and outlook/attitude that endears you to all of us.I guess you realize you have the dubious honor of being the one that I can look at and say he is worse off than I am.You have a lot to fight and it sounds as if you have a lot of fight in you.Don't think that because we are not there with you that you are not in our thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted - we care - and God bless. Janice, Missouri - Original Message - From: Jill mailto:3jmhamm...@clearwire.net Hammond To: Anna mailto:jnawil...@roadrunner.com Jim ; Annie mailto:annielyman1...@yahoo.com ; Becky mailto:mcsmi...@adelphia.net Steve ; Beth mailto:g...@comcast.net Greg ; Bob mailto:b.doerfl...@gmail.com Beverly ; Carole mailto:carolematte...@hotmail.com Matteson ; Char Brower mailto:charsreti...@hotmail.com ; Cheryl Hammond mailto:i...@todaydata.com ; Cindy Dunn mailto:cdunn53...@aol.com ; Craig mailto:bur...@comcast.net Candi ; David mailto:ba...@shawneelink.net Brooks ; Denise mailto:burpee...@msn.com Pam ; Elaine Boos mailto:elaineb...@bellsouth.net ; Eric mailto:ericshamm...@hotmail.com Eri ; Fred mailto:graceann1...@charter.net Susan ; Gil mailto:cdav...@dc.rr.com Mari ; 'James Fulmer' mailto:jedi...@gmail.com ; Jan mailto:janet.hlavaty-lap...@dhs.gov Hlavaty-LaPosa ; Jim and Bobbi mailto:jimbobk...@msn.com ; Johanna mailto:mjber...@verizon.net ; Judy mailto:romocharlo...@hotmail.com Karl ; Keenan mailto:kee...@seattlegeek.net ; Kendra mailto:kwa...@comcast.net ; Lenny Lisa mailto:len.l...@verizon.net ; Lisa mailto:l...@lisalundt.com ; Lynn mailto:lynn.mari...@pfpa.mil Jade ; Mari mailto:wordfromwis...@smtel.com Gary ; marie mailto:swansonbythe...@comcast.net swanson ; Mike mailto:mmccallis...@soundandsea.com Nancy ; Nancy mailto:npurcell1...@yahoo.com ; Noah mailto:n...@noahconrad.com ; Pat Allegretti mailto:paa...@gmail.com ; Pat and Corky mailto:pjgren...@hotmail.com ; Pat mailto:grandmap...@comcast.net Doebele ; Pat Massey mailto:patrick.mas...@dhs.gov ; Paula mailto:paula.lazz...@attachmate.com ; PJ mailto:pjn...@yahoo.com ; Ron mailto:ron.brook...@att.net ; Sally mailto:sa...@bsorenson.com ; Sarah mailto:maeb...@vandals.uidaho.edu Bell-Schell ; Sharon mailto:pianica...@comcast.net Steve ; 'Sheri Meyer' mailto:sheme...@cisco.com ; Steve mailto:crescentc...@nwi.net Gail ; Steve and Jo mailto:stevejojohn...@msn.com ; Susan mailto:susanema...@mchsi.com Ted Roth ; Tmic mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com ; Tom mailto:t...@ddoel.com Deb ; Wayne mailto:wme...@ci.everett.wa.us ; Zsolt mailto:zdor...@comcast.net Patty Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 11:25 AM Subject: [TMIC] Update on Mike Hi, everyone! First a little update on what has happened since the last update a couple weeks ago, and then the schedule for the next round.. Radiation has really started to take a toll on me. Last Friday, Jill took me in for my 12th rad treatment. The Tomotherapy machine that they are using is state of the art. Even thought our son took me in to have the old bowling ball shaved, now, my eyebrows are falling out. We think we may have the perfect Halloween costume, Dr. really not-so-evil. All I need now is to find the hairless cat to complete the costume. Had a feeding tube put in last Thursday I have completely lost the sense of smell, and most of taste. The salivary glands are so far gone that it is painful to swallow. Now, I eat 8 cans a day of a liquid nutrient, and some of my hydration. This is accomplished by a large syringe to a port in my stomach just below the rib cage. Jill and I were able to pick this up very quickly. By the way, for the first time in many moons, today I was able to get into a size 34 waist, yahoo
RE: [TMIC] Update on Mike
Mile Jill Thanks for the update. It sure sound like you are going through h- - l. All of our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. The only choice one has is to try and be strong for your family and keep your faith. You did give me a laugh when you mentioned getting into a smaller size. I joke all the time that the only thing that came from having TM is I lost the 40-50 pounds that I have been trying to lose forever. So far, I have been able to keep it off and hope to continue to do so. In fact, I have often said I would take the weight back if I could get rid to TM. Keep us posted and I will continue to mention you both in my prayers. Patti - Wisconsin From: Jill Hammond [mailto:3jmhamm...@clearwire.net] Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 11:25 AM To: Anna Jim ; Annie ; Becky Steve; Beth Greg; Bob Beverly ; Carole Matteson; Char Brower; Cheryl Hammond; Cindy Dunn; Craig Candi; David Brooks; Denise Pam; Elaine Boos; Eric Eri; Fred Susan; Gil Mari; 'James Fulmer'; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa ; Jim and Bobbi ; Johanna ; Judy Karl; Keenan; Kendra ; Lenny Lisa; Lisa ; Lynn Jade; Mari Gary; marie swanson; Mike Nancy; Nancy; Noah ; Pat Allegretti; Pat and Corky; Pat Doebele; Pat Massey ; Paula ; PJ ; Ron ; Sally; Sarah Bell-Schell ; Sharon Steve ; 'Sheri Meyer'; Steve Gail ; Steve and Jo; Susan Ted Roth ; Tmic; Tom Deb ; Wayne ; Zsolt Patty Subject: [TMIC] Update on Mike Hi, everyone! First a little update on what has happened since the last update a couple weeks ago, and then the schedule for the next round.. Radiation has really started to take a toll on me. Last Friday, Jill took me in for my 12th rad treatment. The Tomotherapy machine that they are using is state of the art. Even thought our son took me in to have the old bowling ball shaved, now, my eyebrows are falling out. We think we may have the perfect Halloween costume, Dr. really not-so-evil. All I need now is to find the hairless cat to complete the costume. Had a feeding tube put in last Thursday I have completely lost the sense of smell, and most of taste. The salivary glands are so far gone that it is painful to swallow. Now, I eat 8 cans a day of a liquid nutrient, and some of my hydration. This is accomplished by a large syringe to a port in my stomach just below the rib cage. Jill and I were able to pick this up very quickly. By the way, for the first time in many moons, today I was able to get into a size 34 waist, yahoo. God Bless .. We had one major bad evening last week in the effort to find a pain killer that agreed with me. I certainly qualified as a zombie for about 16 hours, and Jill thought she was seeing one. The medication now seems to be working much better. Under the heading on miscellaneous, I have certainly been given the opportunity to practice; humility, gratitude, patience, and numerous others on a daily basis. I could not do this without my family and all the friends who send notes and stop by. Here is my schedule for the next round of chemo. The first treatment will be October 6th, 9:30 am until about 2:00 pm. Second treatment is the 7th from 1:30 pm until about 4:30 pm. Third treatment is October 8th, 1:30 pm to about 4:30 pm. All are at the cancer center, 3rd floor on 13th street, just east of Colby in Everett If none of the above times are convenient, here is the radiation schedule. Treatment is on the 2nd floor. 28th September to October 2nd - 4:20 pm. Week of October 5th - 4:20 pm. October 12th until 29 - 4:20 pm. You do not have to visit just there... our home phone is 360 658 5878, and our home address is 4924 66th Ave NE, Marysville, WA 98270. Either Google for directions or I can give them to you. Take care until next time, Mike, Jill and the rest of the team
[TMIC] Update on Mike
Hi, everyone! First a little update on what has happened since the last update a couple weeks ago, and then the schedule for the next round.. Radiation has really started to take a toll on me. Last Friday, Jill took me in for my 12th rad treatment. The Tomotherapy machine that they are using is state of the art. Even thought our son took me in to have the old bowling ball shaved, now, my eyebrows are falling out. We think we may have the perfect Halloween costume, Dr. really not-so-evil. All I need now is to find the hairless cat to complete the costume. Had a feeding tube put in last Thursday I have completely lost the sense of smell, and most of taste. The salivary glands are so far gone that it is painful to swallow. Now, I eat 8 cans a day of a liquid nutrient, and some of my hydration. This is accomplished by a large syringe to a port in my stomach just below the rib cage. Jill and I were able to pick this up very quickly. By the way, for the first time in many moons, today I was able to get into a size 34 waist, yahoo. God Bless .. We had one major bad evening last week in the effort to find a pain killer that agreed with me. I certainly qualified as a zombie for about 16 hours, and Jill thought she was seeing one. The medication now seems to be working much better. Under the heading on miscellaneous, I have certainly been given the opportunity to practice; humility, gratitude, patience, and numerous others on a daily basis. I could not do this without my family and all the friends who send notes and stop by. Here is my schedule for the next round of chemo. The first treatment will be October 6th, 9:30 am until about 2:00 pm. Second treatment is the 7th from 1:30 pm until about 4:30 pm. Third treatment is October 8th, 1:30 pm to about 4:30 pm. All are at the cancer center, 3rd floor on 13th street, just east of Colby in Everett If none of the above times are convenient, here is the radiation schedule. Treatment is on the 2nd floor. 28th September to October 2nd - 4:20 pm. Week of October 5th - 4:20 pm. October 12th until 29 - 4:20 pm. You do not have to visit just there... our home phone is 360 658 5878, and our home address is 4924 66th Ave NE, Marysville, WA 98270. Either Google for directions or I can give them to you. Take care until next time, Mike, Jill and the rest of the team
Re: [TMIC] Update on Mike
Mike, You don't know me from Adam, but I am a TM'er and following these emails. You have my prayers, but also my complete respect for your courage and outlook/attitude that endears you to all of us.I guess you realize you have the dubious honor of being the one that I can look at and say he is worse off than I am.You have a lot to fight and it sounds as if you have a lot of fight in you.Don't think that because we are not there with you that you are not in our thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted - we care - and God bless. Janice, Missouri - Original Message - From: Jill Hammond To: Anna Jim ; Annie ; Becky Steve ; Beth Greg ; Bob Beverly ; Carole Matteson ; Char Brower ; Cheryl Hammond ; Cindy Dunn ; Craig Candi ; David Brooks ; Denise Pam ; Elaine Boos ; Eric Eri ; Fred Susan ; Gil Mari ; 'James Fulmer' ; Jan Hlavaty-LaPosa ; Jim and Bobbi ; Johanna ; Judy Karl ; Keenan ; Kendra ; Lenny Lisa ; Lisa ; Lynn Jade ; Mari Gary ; marie swanson ; Mike Nancy ; Nancy ; Noah ; Pat Allegretti ; Pat and Corky ; Pat Doebele ; Pat Massey ; Paula ; PJ ; Ron ; Sally ; Sarah Bell-Schell ; Sharon Steve ; 'Sheri Meyer' ; Steve Gail ; Steve and Jo ; Susan Ted Roth ; Tmic ; Tom Deb ; Wayne ; Zsolt Patty Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 11:25 AM Subject: [TMIC] Update on Mike Hi, everyone! First a little update on what has happened since the last update a couple weeks ago, and then the schedule for the next round.. Radiation has really started to take a toll on me. Last Friday, Jill took me in for my 12th rad treatment. The Tomotherapy machine that they are using is state of the art. Even thought our son took me in to have the old bowling ball shaved, now, my eyebrows are falling out. We think we may have the perfect Halloween costume, Dr. really not-so-evil. All I need now is to find the hairless cat to complete the costume. Had a feeding tube put in last Thursday I have completely lost the sense of smell, and most of taste. The salivary glands are so far gone that it is painful to swallow. Now, I eat 8 cans a day of a liquid nutrient, and some of my hydration. This is accomplished by a large syringe to a port in my stomach just below the rib cage. Jill and I were able to pick this up very quickly. By the way, for the first time in many moons, today I was able to get into a size 34 waist, yahoo. God Bless .. We had one major bad evening last week in the effort to find a pain killer that agreed with me. I certainly qualified as a zombie for about 16 hours, and Jill thought she was seeing one. The medication now seems to be working much better. Under the heading on miscellaneous, I have certainly been given the opportunity to practice; humility, gratitude, patience, and numerous others on a daily basis. I could not do this without my family and all the friends who send notes and stop by. Here is my schedule for the next round of chemo. The first treatment will be October 6th, 9:30 am until about 2:00 pm. Second treatment is the 7th from 1:30 pm until about 4:30 pm. Third treatment is October 8th, 1:30 pm to about 4:30 pm. All are at the cancer center, 3rd floor on 13th street, just east of Colby in Everett If none of the above times are convenient, here is the radiation schedule. Treatment is on the 2nd floor. 28th September to October 2nd - 4:20 pm. Week of October 5th - 4:20 pm. October 12th until 29 - 4:20 pm. You do not have to visit just there... our home phone is 360 658 5878, and our home address is 4924 66th Ave NE, Marysville, WA 98270. Either Google for directions or I can give them to you. Take care until next time, Mike, Jill and the rest of the team
[TMIC] Update on Mike
Jill, So glad that Mike's treatment has begun!! Also super that it went smoothly...so now you know what's going on and next week you'll get the second part under your belt. I'm not making light of what Mike has to face, but in my opinion the unknown is most often more frightning than the reality!! Please know that our thoughts and prayers continue!! Hugs, janh Hi Everyone, We finally got Mike’s schedule for radiation and chemo. Mike had his fist radiation treatment Thursday. The anticipation of the unknown was the most stressful part of the treatment, but the 20 minute session went relatively smooth. Eight consecutive weeks have been scheduled thus far and will overlap with chemo. Next Tuesday the 15th starts his first chemo treatment. The first appointment is going to last six hours starting at 9am….the next two consecutive days are scheduled at 2pm and last 2 to 3 hours. The crib board will be on hand for anyone that wants to take him on….he would love the company!!!. Both Mike and I are very please with the Oncology facility on 13th street . The doctors and support staff have been very accommodating and helpful in every possible way. We both know that the next few weeks are going to be very rough, but with the support of family, friends and a whole lot of prayers, Mike is going to gain strength through YOU……Keep the prayers going. I’ll keep you posted, HUGS, Jill and Mike
[TMIC] Update on Mike
Hi Everyone, We finally got Mike's schedule for radiation and chemo. Mike had his fist radiation treatment Thursday. The anticipation of the unknown was the most stressful part of the treatment, but the 20 minute session went relatively smooth. Eight consecutive weeks have been scheduled thus far and will overlap with chemo. Next Tuesday the 15th starts his first chemo treatment. The first appointment is going to last six hours starting at 9am..the next two consecutive days are scheduled at 2pm and last 2 to 3 hours. The crib board will be on hand for anyone that wants to take him on..he would love the company!!!. Both Mike and I are very please with the Oncology facility on 13th street. The doctors and support staff have been very accommodating and helpful in every possible way. We both know that the next few weeks are going to be very rough, but with the support of family, friends and a whole lot of prayers, Mike is going to gain strength through YOU..Keep the prayers going. I'll keep you posted, HUGS, Jill and Mike
Re: [TMIC] Update on Mike
Jill and Mike, You both will need so much strength for this whole ordeal. You know you have all of our prayers. We will be thinking of you and praying for you during this entire fight. Janice - Original Message - From: Jill Hammond To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 6:40 PM Subject: [TMIC] Update on Mike Well, everyone, here is your first update. Before I begin, however, I would like to thank all of you who have kept me and my family in your prayers, it means a lot. Don't stop, though, as the next 7 weeks or so are going to be a little rough. I especially want to thank my family, without their help and support; I cannot imagine where I would be. For those that like to be very specific, I found out I do not have what I told you last time. What I have is a tumor in the Maxillary Sinus. This tumor is a Neuro-endocrine type (small cell) of cancer. There, that should make it clear as mud. Went in yesterday to the Chemo doc, and when he heard that we had to wait until next Thursday for our radiation Doc appointment, left the room, came back and told us as soon as we were through with him, we could go downstairs and talk to the radiation doctor. The right people and a little help from above just cut off another 8 days of waiting. I can start fighting back. Today I went in to the doctor's office and got fitted for my Hannibal Lector mask. This mask ensures that you do not move your head at all while receiving radiation. Radiation for this is received from a Tomography machine which produces the rays electronically. I will tell you that I could not even open my eyes while wearing the mask.. Very claustrophobic, so a little Xanac helped. Now, I go back in for my very first radiation treatment next Thursday. During this 7 week, five day a week treatment, I will receive at least 6,000 RAD (Radiation Absorbed Dose) to the cancer. For those who are not aware, just let me say that 6,000 RAD is a LOT. Unfortunately, my right optic nerve may receive much of this. The optic nerve begins to show damage at 4,500 RAD, So, I may loose some, or all, vision in my right eye. There are a lot of other little complications like loss of salivary glands, loss of taste (Have that already), possible teeth problems, and hair loss (time for a Kojack shave). The Chemotherapy introduction session is tomorrow and I learn what I get, when it will start, if I will need a port and lots of other questions I am sure. So another update in a week or so. Take care and be talking with you soon. God bless us, everyone, Mike and Coach Jill.
[TMIC] Update on Mike
Mike ( JILL), Thanks for the update, your explanation was very clear and now all of us will know what's happening as your treatments continue. Your attitude is positive and even humerous (Kojak)*...both of those things and prayer from your family and your TM family should serve you well!! We're here for you and want to be kept up to date!! janh *as for the new hairstyle, my hubby started to shave his head when I offered to cut his hair...looks good! and I don't get to do it!! --- On Thu, 9/3/09, Jill Hammond 3jmhamm...@clearwire.net wrote: Well, everyone, here is your first update. Before I begin, however, I would like to thank all of you who have kept me and my family in your prayers, it means a lot. Don’t stop, though, as the next 7 weeks or so are going to be a little rough. I especially want to thank my family, without their help and support; I cannot imagine where I would be. For those that like to be very specific, I found out I do not have what I told you last time. What I have is a tumor in the Maxillary Sinus. This tumor is a Neuro-endocrine type (small cell) of cancer. There, that should make it clear as mud. Went in yesterday to the Chemo doc, and when he heard that we had to wait until next Thursday for our radiation Doc appointment, left the room, came back and told us as soon as we were through with him, we could go downstairs and talk to the radiation doctor. The right people and a little help from above just cut off another 8 days of waiting. I can start fighting back. Today I went in to the doctor’s office and got fitted for my “Hannibal Lector” mask. This mask ensures that you do not move your head at all while receiving radiation. Radiation for this is received from a Tomography machine which produces the rays electronically. I will tell you that I could not even open my eyes while wearing the mask.. Very claustrophobic, so a little Xanac helped. Now, I go back in for my very first radiation treatment next Thursday. During this 7 week, five day a week treatment, I will receive at least 6,000 RAD (Radiation Absorbed Dose) to the cancer. For those who are not aware, just let me say that 6,000 RAD is a LOT. Unfortunately, my right optic nerve may receive much of this. The optic nerve begins to show damage at 4,500 RAD, So, I may loose some, or all, vision in my right eye. There are a lot of other little complications like loss of salivary glands, loss of taste (Have that already), possible teeth problems, and hair loss (time for a Kojack shave). The Chemotherapy introduction session is tomorrow and I learn what I get, when it will start, if I will need a port and lots of other questions I am sure. So another update in a week or so. Take care and be talking with you soon. God bless us, everyone, Mike and Coach Jill.
RE: [TMIC] Update on Mike
MIKE AND JILL: I HAVE PUT YOU IN MY PRAYER BASKET AND WILL INCLUDE YOU IN MY PRAYERS. IT IS THE LOVE OF OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT GIVES US THE STRENGTH TO GO ON. PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED. PATTI - WISCONSIN From: Jill Hammond [mailto:3jmhamm...@clearwire.net] Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 6:40 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Update on Mike Well, everyone, here is your first update. Before I begin, however, I would like to thank all of you who have kept me and my family in your prayers, it means a lot. Don't stop, though, as the next 7 weeks or so are going to be a little rough. I especially want to thank my family, without their help and support; I cannot imagine where I would be. For those that like to be very specific, I found out I do not have what I told you last time. What I have is a tumor in the Maxillary Sinus. This tumor is a Neuro-endocrine type (small cell) of cancer. There, that should make it clear as mud. Went in yesterday to the Chemo doc, and when he heard that we had to wait until next Thursday for our radiation Doc appointment, left the room, came back and told us as soon as we were through with him, we could go downstairs and talk to the radiation doctor. The right people and a little help from above just cut off another 8 days of waiting. I can start fighting back. Today I went in to the doctor's office and got fitted for my Hannibal Lector mask. This mask ensures that you do not move your head at all while receiving radiation. Radiation for this is received from a Tomography machine which produces the rays electronically. I will tell you that I could not even open my eyes while wearing the mask.. Very claustrophobic, so a little Xanac helped. Now, I go back in for my very first radiation treatment next Thursday. During this 7 week, five day a week treatment, I will receive at least 6,000 RAD (Radiation Absorbed Dose) to the cancer. For those who are not aware, just let me say that 6,000 RAD is a LOT. Unfortunately, my right optic nerve may receive much of this. The optic nerve begins to show damage at 4,500 RAD, So, I may loose some, or all, vision in my right eye. There are a lot of other little complications like loss of salivary glands, loss of taste (Have that already), possible teeth problems, and hair loss (time for a Kojack shave). The Chemotherapy introduction session is tomorrow and I learn what I get, when it will start, if I will need a port and lots of other questions I am sure. So another update in a week or so. Take care and be talking with you soon. God bless us, everyone, Mike and Coach Jill.
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Mike Jill, You are both in my thoughts and prayers. God will hold you in the palm of his hand and protect and guide you. Catherine From: Jill Hammond 3jmhamm...@clearwire.net To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2009 7:40:14 PM Subject: [TMIC] Update on Mike Well, everyone, here is your first update. Before I begin, however, I would like to thank all of you who have kept me and my family in your prayers, it means a lot. Don’t stop, though, as the next 7 weeks or so are going to be a little rough. I especially want to thank my family, without their help and support; I cannot imagine where I would be. For those that like to be very specific, I found out I do not have what I told you last time. What I have is a tumor in the Maxillary Sinus. This tumor is a Neuro-endocrine type (small cell) of cancer. There, that should make it clear as mud. Went in yesterday to the Chemo doc, and when he heard that we had to wait until next Thursday for our radiation Doc appointment, left the room, came back and told us as soon as we were through with him, we could go downstairs and talk to the radiation doctor. The right people and a little help from above just cut off another 8 days of waiting. I can start fighting back. Today I went in to the doctor’s office and got fitted for my “Hannibal Lector” mask. This mask ensures that you do not move your head at all while receiving radiation. Radiation for this is received from a Tomography machine which produces the rays electronically. I will tell you that I could not even open my eyes while wearing the mask.. Very claustrophobic, so a little Xanac helped. Now, I go back in for my very first radiation treatment next Thursday. During this 7 week, five day a week treatment, I will receive at least 6,000 RAD (Radiation Absorbed Dose) to the cancer. For those who are not aware, just let me say that 6,000 RAD is a LOT. Unfortunately, my right optic nerve may receive much of this. The optic nerve begins to show damage at 4,500 RAD, So, I may loose some, or all, vision in my right eye. There are a lot of other little complications like loss of salivary glands, loss of taste (Have that already), possible teeth problems, and hair loss (time for a Kojack shave). The Chemotherapy introduction session is tomorrow and I learn what I get, when it will start, if I will need a port and lots of other questions I am sure. So another update in a week or so. Take care and be talking with you soon. God bless us, everyone, Mike and Coach Jill.
[TMIC] Update on Mike
Well, everyone, here is your first update. Before I begin, however, I would like to thank all of you who have kept me and my family in your prayers, it means a lot. Don't stop, though, as the next 7 weeks or so are going to be a little rough. I especially want to thank my family, without their help and support; I cannot imagine where I would be. For those that like to be very specific, I found out I do not have what I told you last time. What I have is a tumor in the Maxillary Sinus. This tumor is a Neuro-endocrine type (small cell) of cancer. There, that should make it clear as mud. Went in yesterday to the Chemo doc, and when he heard that we had to wait until next Thursday for our radiation Doc appointment, left the room, came back and told us as soon as we were through with him, we could go downstairs and talk to the radiation doctor. The right people and a little help from above just cut off another 8 days of waiting. I can start fighting back. Today I went in to the doctor's office and got fitted for my Hannibal Lector mask. This mask ensures that you do not move your head at all while receiving radiation. Radiation for this is received from a Tomography machine which produces the rays electronically. I will tell you that I could not even open my eyes while wearing the mask.. Very claustrophobic, so a little Xanac helped. Now, I go back in for my very first radiation treatment next Thursday. During this 7 week, five day a week treatment, I will receive at least 6,000 RAD (Radiation Absorbed Dose) to the cancer. For those who are not aware, just let me say that 6,000 RAD is a LOT. Unfortunately, my right optic nerve may receive much of this. The optic nerve begins to show damage at 4,500 RAD, So, I may loose some, or all, vision in my right eye. There are a lot of other little complications like loss of salivary glands, loss of taste (Have that already), possible teeth problems, and hair loss (time for a Kojack shave). The Chemotherapy introduction session is tomorrow and I learn what I get, when it will start, if I will need a port and lots of other questions I am sure. So another update in a week or so. Take care and be talking with you soon. God bless us, everyone, Mike and Coach Jill.
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Thanks for the update, Mike. I am so very sorry you have to go through all of this. I will be praying for you and your family. Barbara H. On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 7:40 PM, Jill Hammond 3jmhamm...@clearwire.netwrote: Well, everyone, here is your first update. Before I begin, however, I would like to thank all of you who have kept me and my family in your prayers, it means a lot. Don’t stop, though, as the next 7 weeks or so are going to be a little rough. I especially want to thank my family, without their help and support; I cannot imagine where I would be. For those that like to be very specific, I found out I do not have what I told you last time. What I have is a tumor in the Maxillary Sinus. This tumor is a Neuro-endocrine type (small cell) of cancer. There, that should make it clear as mud. Went in yesterday to the Chemo doc, and when he heard that we had to wait until next Thursday for our radiation Doc appointment, left the room, came back and told us as soon as we were through with him, we could go downstairs and talk to the radiation doctor. The right people and a little help from above just cut off another 8 days of waiting. I can start fighting back. Today I went in to the doctor’s office and got fitted for my “Hannibal Lector” mask. This mask ensures that you do not move your head at all while receiving radiation. Radiation for this is received from a Tomography machine which produces the rays electronically. I will tell you that I could not even open my eyes while wearing the mask.. Very claustrophobic, so a little Xanac helped. Now, I go back in for my very first radiation treatment next Thursday. During this 7 week, five day a week treatment, I will receive at least 6,000 RAD (Radiation Absorbed Dose) to the cancer. For those who are not aware, just let me say that 6,000 RAD is a LOT. Unfortunately, my right optic nerve may receive much of this. The optic nerve begins to show damage at 4,500 RAD, So, I may loose some, or all, vision in my right eye. There are a lot of other little complications like loss of salivary glands, loss of taste (Have that already), possible teeth problems, and hair loss (time for a Kojack shave). The Chemotherapy introduction session is tomorrow and I learn what I get, when it will start, if I will need a port and lots of other questions I am sure. So another update in a week or so. Take care and be talking with you soon. God bless us, everyone, Mike and Coach Jill.
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Bless your hearts, Mike and Jill.. We will all be holding you in our hearts, minds, and prayers. I wish we could be close to help you with other things...Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: Jill Hammond Date: 9/3/2009 6:47:19 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Update on Mike Well, everyone, here is your first update. Before I begin, however, I would like to thank all of you who have kept me and my family in your prayers, it means a lot. Dont stop, though, as the next 7 weeks or so are going to be a little rough. I especially want to thank my family, without their help and support; I cannot imagine where I would be. For those that like to be very specific, I found out I do not have what I told you last time. What I have is a tumor in the Maxillary Sinus. This tumor is a Neuro-endocrine type (small cell) of cancer. There, that should make it clear as mud. Went in yesterday to the Chemo doc, and when he heard that we had to wait until next Thursday for our radiation Doc appointment, left the room, came back and told us as soon as we were through with him, we could go downstairs and talk to the radiation doctor. The right people and a little help from above just cut off another 8 days of waiting. I can start fighting back. Today I went in to the doctors office and got fitted for my Hannibal Lector mask. This mask ensures that you do not move your head at all while receiving radiation. Radiation for this is received from a Tomography machine which produces the rays electronically. I will tell you that I could not even open my eyes while wearing the mask.. Very claustrophobic, so a little Xanac helped. Now, I go back in for my very first radiation treatment next Thursday. During this 7 week, five day a week treatment, I will receive at least 6,000 RAD (Radiation Absorbed Dose) to the cancer. For those who are not aware, just let me say that 6,000 RAD is a LOT. Unfortunately, my right optic nerve may receive much of this. The optic nerve begins to show damage at 4,500 RAD, So, I may loose some, or all, vision in my right eye. There are a lot of other little complications like loss of salivary glands, loss of taste (Have that already), possible teeth problems, and hair loss (time for a Kojack shave). The Chemotherapy introduction session is tomorrow and I learn what I get, when it will start, if I will need a port and lots of other questions I am sure. So another update in a week or so. Take care and be talking with you soon. God bless us, everyone, Mike and Coach Jill. 01_tile.jpg01_side.gif
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Mike and Jill Through every trial and moment of pain, we stand together to help one another. Sometimes the hand of a stranger comes along and lifts up our hearts.. Our responsibility is to continue that selfless act of love and pass on the comfort. Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. ~ Mathew 5:4 From: jrushton jrush...@columbiaenergyllc.com To: Jill Hammond 3jmhamm...@clearwire.net; tmic tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2009 7:21:20 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Update on Mike Bless your hearts, Mike and Jill.. We will all be holding you in our hearts, minds, and prayers. I wish we could be close to help you with other things...Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: Jill Hammond Date: 9/3/2009 6:47:19 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Update on Mike Well, everyone, here is your first update. Before I begin, however, I would like to thank all of you who have kept me and my family in your prayers, it means a lot. Don’t stop, though, as the next 7 weeks or so are going to be a little rough. I especially want to thank my family, without their help and support; I cannot imagine where I would be. For those that like to be very specific, I found out I do not have what I told you last time. What I have is a tumor in the Maxillary Sinus. This tumor is a Neuro-endocrine type (small cell) of cancer. There, that should make it clear as mud. Went in yesterday to the Chemo doc, and when he heard that we had to wait until next Thursday for our radiation Doc appointment, left the room, came back and told us as soon as we were through with him, we could go downstairs and talk to the radiation doctor. The right people and a little help from above just cut off another 8 days of waiting. I can start fighting back. Today I went in to the doctor’s office and got fitted for my “Hannibal Lector” mask. This mask ensures that you do not move your head at all while receiving radiation. Radiation for this is received from a Tomography machine which produces the rays electronically. I will tell you that I could not even open my eyes while wearing the mask.. Very claustrophobic, so a little Xanac helped. Now, I go back in for my very first radiation treatment next Thursday. During this 7 week, five day a week treatment, I will receive at least 6,000 RAD (Radiation Absorbed Dose) to the cancer. For those who are not aware, just let me say that 6,000 RAD is a LOT. Unfortunately, my right optic nerve may receive much of this. The optic nerve begins to show damage at 4,500 RAD, So, I may loose some, or all, vision in my right eye. There are a lot of other little complications like loss of salivary glands, loss of taste (Have that already), possible teeth problems, and hair loss (time for a Kojack shave). The Chemotherapy introduction session is tomorrow and I learn what I get, when it will start, if I will need a port and lots of other questions I am sure. So another update in a week or so. Take care and be talking with you soon. God bless us, everyone, Mike and Coach Jill.
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Will be praying. I love what you said about there is still time for more. Barbara H. _http://barbarah.wordpress.com_ (http://barbarah.wordpress.com) In a message dated 8/24/2009 8:09:17 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cjb...@aol.com writes: We are still in a holding pattern and has been getting harder for me to keep up my hopes. But have decided today I will BELIEVE. I will be heading down to Pontiac soon and will present my case, again, to both hospitals( the one he is in and the one I am hoping he will be in. He is getting very discouraged. I must find something in myself to encourage him. I want to grow old with him. I know some of my friends would say I already have, but there is still time for more. Please enjoy every minute you have. Keep the prayers coming. carol and jim **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=115bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115)
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Carol and Jim, I have you in my prayer box and continue to pray for you often. Don't give up, because you are right there is still time for more! Catherine In a message dated 8/24/2009 8:09:17 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cjb...@aol.com writes: We are still in a holding pattern and has been getting harder for me to keep up my hopes. But have decided today I will BELIEVE. I will be heading down to Pontiac soon and will present my case, again, to both hospitals( the one he is in and the one I am hoping he will be in. He is getting very discouraged. I must find something in myself to encourage him. I want to grow old with him. I know some of my friends would say I already have, but there is still time for more. Please enjoy every minute you have. Keep the prayers coming. carol and jim
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Carol you keep your hopes and prayers upward and we are behind you and Jim with our prayers that it will be alright. Sending my prayers and positive thoughts your way.Ella
[TMIC] Update on Jim
We are still in a holding pattern and has been getting harder for me to keep up my hopes. But have decided today I will BELIEVE. I will be heading down to Pontiac soon and will present my case, again, to both hospitals( the one he is in and the one I am hoping he will be in. He is getting very discouraged. I must find something in myself to encourage him. I want to grow old with him. I know some of my friends would say I already have, but there is still time for more. Please enjoy every minute you have. Keep the prayers coming. carol and jim
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I will be on my way to Pontiac soon, yes Jim is still there, and yes he is not a happy patient, He wants to get this show on the road. It is hard to keep telling to be patient. We both need your prayers and we thank you for them. til next time.Praying for each of you.
[TMIC] Update on Jim
Wish I had something more definite to tell but this is what I know for sure. Jim is still in the Select Speciality hospital in Pontiac,Mi. They are telling me he is almost definitely going to be transferred to Marlette Hospital which is only 22 miles from home instead of about 65. He has an infection which they are monitoring. I am pulling for this as I have very good feelings about this place. Please say a few more prayers for him as we will continue to for each of you. Our love, carol and jim TIAD
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Hi Carol, Late last night when I was reading the posts I was just about to ask if anybody had heard from Carol regarding Jim's current condition. You must have known we were thinking of you. Carol, is this infection the same one he has had for a while, or is this one new? You and Jim are in my prayers each day. I hope that Jim is transferred to Marlette Hospital - you seem to feel good about this hospital, and it is definitely closer to home which will be a positive thing for you. Carol, please remember how very important it is to take care of yourself too. My love and prayers to both you and Jim. Linda ***TIAD*** - Original Message - From: cjb...@aol.commailto:cjb...@aol.com To: tmic-list@eskimo.commailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:42 PM Subject: [TMIC] Update on Jim Wish I had something more definite to tell but this is what I know for sure. Jim is still in the Select Speciality hospital in Pontiac,Mi. They are telling me he is almost definitely going to be transferred to Marlette Hospital which is only 22 miles from home instead of about 65. He has an infection which they are monitoring. I am pulling for this as I have very good feelings about this place. Please say a few more prayers for him as we will continue to for each of you. Our love, carol and jim TIAD --
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Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you.You two have been through so much - please take care of yourself.Jim will need you to be strong when you get him home. Janice - Original Message - From: cjb...@aol.com To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 7:42 PM Subject: [TMIC] Update on Jim Wish I had something more definite to tell but this is what I know for sure. Jim is still in the Select Speciality hospital in Pontiac,Mi. They are telling me he is almost definitely going to be transferred to Marlette Hospital which is only 22 miles from home instead of about 65. He has an infection which they are monitoring. I am pulling for this as I have very good feelings about this place. Please say a few more prayers for him as we will continue to for each of you. Our love, carol and jim TIAD --
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Carol, That is great news! Glad to hear he's on the road to a speedy recovery. Continue to Keep us posted! Jill --- On Sat, 7/4/09, cjb...@aol.com cjb...@aol.com wrote: From: cjb...@aol.com cjb...@aol.com Subject: [TMIC] Update on Jim To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009, 10:30 PM What a difference a week can make. I am so thankful to have my honey on the road to recovery. The doctor said today that he will be at the hospital a couple more weeks and then to an in patient rehab. I am voting for Marlette which is where he had the rehab in 2005. I know many of the therapists he had have moved on to bigger and better things but the new ones will be good too and it is much closer than the over an hour ea way I have been driving each day. He is off the vent and ready to start building his muscles back up.Thank you all for your prayers and concern.GOD is so good. love ya carol and jim Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill.
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I SECOND THAT! THE BEST TO BOTH OF YOU!CatherineFrom: Akua a...@artfarm.comTo: tmic-list@eskimo.comSent: Sunday, July 5, 2009 12:35:19 AMSubject: Re: [TMIC] Update on JimRe: [TMIC] Update on Jim HOORAAY!What adifference a week can make. I am so thankful to have my honey on theroad to recovery. The doctor said today that he will be at thehospital a couple more weeks and then to an in patient rehab. I amvoting for Marlette which is where he had the rehab in 2005. I knowmany of the therapists he had have moved on to bigger and betterthings but the new ones will be good too and it is much closer thanthe over an hour ea way I have been driving each day. He is off thevent and ready to start building his muscles back up.Thank you all foryour prayers and concern.GOD is so good. love ya carol andjim--
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Carol,What fantastic news! You must be absolutely exhausted and exhilarated Please remember to take care of yourself. I am so blessed to have a caregiver just like you. Always there! Blessings ! Trudy Everything is possible for one who believes,still more for one who hopes, even more for one who loves On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 11:30 PM, cjb...@aol.com wrote: What a difference a week can make. I am so thankful to have my honey on the road to recovery. The doctor said today that he will be at the hospital a couple more weeks and then to an in patient rehab. I am voting for Marlette which is where he had the rehab in 2005. I know many of the therapists he had have moved on to bigger and better things but the new ones will be good too and it is much closer than the over an hour ea way I have been driving each day. He is off the vent and ready to start building his muscles back up.Thank you all for your prayers and concern.GOD is so good. love ya carol and jim -- Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipeshttp://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood0005for the grill.
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I AM SO GLAD TO HEAR THAT HE IS GETTIN BETTER. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH BOTH OF YOU. JANE **Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood0005)
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Very good news Carol! May Jim's health continue going forward. I can feel you elation in your letter, bless you both. I'll be waiting for the next update and I hope he will be able to go to Marlette.Ella **It's raining cats and dogs -- Come to PawNation, a place where pets rule! (http://www.pawnation.com/?ncid=emlcntnew0008)
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HOORAAY! What a difference a week can make. I am so thankful to have my honey on the road to recovery. The doctor said today that he will be at the hospital a couple more weeks and then to an in patient rehab. I am voting for Marlette which is where he had the rehab in 2005. I know many of the therapists he had have moved on to bigger and better things but the new ones will be good too and it is much closer than the over an hour ea way I have been driving each day. He is off the vent and ready to start building his muscles back up.Thank you all for your prayers and concern.GOD is so good. love ya carol and jim --
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What wonderful news, Carol... Aren't prayers just so darned wonderful and exciting??? Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: Trudy Ogilvie Date: 6/16/2009 10:08:30 PM To: cjb...@aol.com Cc: transverse myelitis Subject: Re: [TMIC] Update on my honey YES! YES! YES! Enjoy every single second of this red letter day! dance in the moment for Dance is the hidden language of the soul. Blessings and continued prayers! Trudy On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 10:39 PM, cjb...@aol.com wrote: This is a red letter day. Today is the first day that I can say I really believe the words I've been professing each day. I believe he is going to make it. They put a trach in today and he was breathing good and looking sexy again. I even got a couple kisses and a mouthed I love you before I left. I just about floated home. Now I know we have a long ways to go but he has overcome so many challenges with his TM that I am sure he will beat this too! God Bless all of you for your prayers. We love you. carol and jim. Our family is the glue that has kept me together, we are so blessed. An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! 02.jpg
[TMIC] Update on my honey
This is a red letter day. Today is the first day that I can say I really believe the words I've been professing each day. I believe he is going to make it. They put a trach in today and he was breathing good and looking sexy again. I even got a couple kisses and a mouthed I love you before I left. I just about floated home. Now I know we have a long ways to go but he has overcome so many challenges with his TM that I am sure he will beat this too! God Bless all of you for your prayers. We love you. carol and jim. Our family is the glue that has kept me together, we are so blessed. **An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823265x1201398681/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=62bcd=Jun eExcfooterNO62)
[TMIC] Update on my honey-Jim,
From Carol This is a red letter day. Today is the first day that I can say I really believe the words I've been professing each day. I believe he is going to make it. They put a trach in today and he was breathing good and looking sexy again. I even got a couple kisses and a mouthed I love you before I left. I just about floated home. Now I know we have a long ways to go but he has overcome so many challenges with his TM that I am sure he will beat this too! God Bless all of you for your prayers.We love you. carol and jim. Our family is the glue that has kept me together, we are so blessed. An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!
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YES! YES! YES! Enjoy every single second of this red letter day! dance in the momentfor Dance is the hidden language of the soul.Blessings and continued prayers! Trudy On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 10:39 PM, cjb...@aol.com wrote: *This is a red letter day. Today is the first day that I can say I really believe the words I've been professing each day. I believe he is going to make it. They put a trach in today and he was breathing good and looking sexy again. I even got a couple kisses and a mouthed I love you before I left. I just about floated home. Now I know we have a long ways to go but he has overcome so many challenges with his TM that I am sure he will beat this too! God Bless all of you for your prayers. We love you. carol and jim. Our family is the glue that has kept me together, we are so blessed.* -- *An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823265x1201398681/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=JuneExcfooterNO62 *
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Hooray! Many Blessings, Akua --
Re: [TMIC] Update on Jim
*Still praying for Jim, Carol. Keep us posted.* ** *Hugs,* *Grace*
Re: [TMIC] Update on Jim
Carol, Know that we're holding your hand thru thisbe sure you take care of Carol, too!! Hugs, jan --- On Thu, 6/11/09, cjb...@aol.com cjb...@aol.com wrote: It is morn June 11th and I will be leaving soon for the hospital. Jim had a very bad day yesterday. They will be inserting a feeding tube tomorrow as he can't swallow and the temporary system they tried yesterday is not working and he has to have nourishment.His mind did not seem to be affected at first and we are hoping that the what he is going thru now is causing the confusion and agitation he is having now. Please continue to pray for him as he has for any and all of you our friends. I will try to keep the updates coming. Love carol and jim Dell Deals: Don't miss huge summer savings on popular laptops starting at $449.
Re: [TMIC] Update on Jim
Please know Jim is in my prayers and my thoughts .. May the Holy Spirit fill you with peace today! Blessings Trudy On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 6:59 AM, cjb...@aol.com wrote: It is morn June 11th and I will be leaving soon for the hospital. Jim had a very bad day yesterday. They will be inserting a feeding tube tomorrow as he can't swallow and the temporary system they tried yesterday is not working and he has to have nourishment.His mind did not seem to be affected at first and we are hoping that the what he is going thru now is causing the confusion and agitation he is having now. Please continue to pray for him as he has for any and all of you our friends. I will try to keep the updates coming. Love carol and jim -- Dell Deals: Don't miss huge summer savings on popular laptops starting at $449.http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221770187x1201425153/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215566131%3B37864407%3Bi
Re: [TMIC] Update on Jim
Carol and Jim, Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care God Bless. Catherine From: cjb...@aol.com cjb...@aol.com To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 6:59:43 AM Subject: [TMIC] Update on Jim It is morn June 11th and I will be leaving soon for the hospital. Jim had a very bad day yesterday. They will be inserting a feeding tube tomorrow as he can't swallow and the temporary system they tried yesterday is not working and he has to have nourishment.His mind did not seem to be affected at first and we are hoping that the what he is going thru now is causing the confusion and agitation he is having now. Please continue to pray for him as he has for any and all of you our friends. I will try to keep the updates coming. Love carol and jim Dell Deals: Don't miss huge summer savings on popular laptops starting at $449.
Re: [TMIC] Update on Jim
I'm sending my best to you and Jim that all goes well...Ella In a message dated 6/11/2009 7:00:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cjb...@aol.com writes: It is morn June 11th and I will be leaving soon for the hospital. Jim had a very bad day yesterday. They will be inserting a feeding tube tomorrow as he can't swallow and the temporary system they tried yesterday is not working and he has to have nourishment.His mind did not seem to be affected at first and we are hoping that the what he is going thru now is causing the confusion and agitation he is having now. Please continue to pray for him as he has for any and all of you our friends. I will try to keep the updates coming. Love carol and jim _Dell Deals: Don't miss huge summer savings on popular laptops starting at $449._ (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221770187x1201425153/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;215566131;37864407;i) **Dell Deals: Don’t miss huge summer savings on popular laptops starting at $449. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221770187x1201425153/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215566131%3B37864407%3B i)
Re: [TMIC] Update on JIM and so sad about Pam,
As I will, also, Carol. He is in my little Prayer Pot. Hugs for you and Jim and all of your family...j ---Original Message--- From: L T CHERPESKI Date: 6/7/2009 11:20:17 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com; cjb...@aol.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Update on JIM and so sad about Pam, Carol, I'm sorry to hear that Jim has been moved into ICU. Will definitely keep him in my prayers. How wonderful that grandpa was able to spend time with those sweet granddaughters. I'll be watching for the update. Hope and pray all goes well. Linda - Original Message - From: cjb...@aol.com To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 8:44 PM Subject: [TMIC] Update on JIM and so sad about Pam, Got home from the hospital this evening and as I usually do,sat down in front of the computer to see what had been written today. How sad but also happy to know that Pam has been called home into the loving arms of the GOD that she loves so much. I also will miss her writings to the list and the TIAD that I didn't figure out for some time.This morning the hospital called and said they were moving Jim into ICU as they think he has Pneumonia. My son and and 2 of our precious grandaughters drove about 3 hours to see Jim. It was wonderful to see them and put sunshine in Jim's room. The ones that came are the almost 8 yr old twins and mommy and the 11 yr old and 2 yr old stayed home. They stayed overnight and we went to church this morning and then went to the hospital after lunch to see granpa for a little while before they had to head back home.There is still 5 days of school for all of them. Daddy is a teacher. Anyway tomorrow morning early they are doing a bronchialscopy test. I will kepp you posted and we thank you for your prayers. carol An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! tile12.jpg
Re: [TMIC] Update on JIM and so sad about Pam,
How very beautifully said..TIAD...J ---Original Message--- From: heyjude48...@aol.com Date: 6/8/2009 12:30:02 PM To: jrush...@columbiaenergyllc.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Update on JIM and so sad about Pam, Please Carol, Accept my Prayers for Jim's continued improvement of this persistent illness I remember when I was in ICU with pneumonia, and it was very surreal. I only made it through by the Prayers from my friends and my TMIC family. I Pray that Jesus Christ hold Jim in His Comforting Arms until this crisis is over with. And I Pray that you find solace in Our Savior as well. May He cure all of your woes and replace your cares with Pam's angel wings to lift you up. TIAD, Jude In a message dated 6/8/2009 12:48:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jrush...@columbiaenergyllc.com writes: As I will, also, Carol. He is in my little Prayer Pot. Hugs for you and Jim and all of your family...j ---Original Message--- From: L T CHERPESKI Date: 6/7/2009 11:20:17 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com; cjb...@aol.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Update on JIM and so sad about Pam, Carol, I'm sorry to hear that Jim has been moved into ICU. Will definitely keep him in my prayers. How wonderful that grandpa was able to spend time with those sweet granddaughters. I'll be watching for the update. Hope and pray all goes well. Linda - Original Message - From: cjb...@aol.com To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 8:44 PM Subject: [TMIC] Update on JIM and so sad about Pam, Got home from the hospital this evening and as I usually do,sat down in front of the computer to see what had been written today. How sad but also happy to know that Pam has been called home into the loving arms of the GOD that she loves so much. I also will miss her writings to the list and the TIAD that I didn't figure out for some time.This morning the hospital called and said they were moving Jim into ICU as they think he has Pneumonia. My son and and 2 of our precious grandaughters drove about 3 hours to see Jim. It was wonderful to see them and put sunshine in Jim's room. The ones that came are the almost 8 yr old twins and mommy and the 11 yr old and 2 yr old stayed home. They stayed overnight and we went to church this morning and then went to the hospital after lunch to see granpa for a little while before they had to head back home.There is still 5 days of school for all of them. Daddy is a teacher. Anyway tomorrow morning early they are doing a bronchialscopy test. I will kepp you posted and we thank you for your prayers. carol An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. tile12.jpg
[TMIC] Update on JIM and so sad about Pam,
Got home from the hospital this evening and as I usually do,sat down in front of the computer to see what had been written today. How sad but also happy to know that Pam has been called home into the loving arms of the GOD that she loves so much. I also will miss her writings to the list and the TIAD that I didn't figure out for some time.This morning the hospital called and said they were moving Jim into ICU as they think he has Pneumonia. My son and and 2 of our precious grandaughters drove about 3 hours to see Jim. It was wonderful to see them and put sunshine in Jim's room. The ones that came are the almost 8 yr old twins and mommy and the 11 yr old and 2 yr old stayed home. They stayed overnight and we went to church this morning and then went to the hospital after lunch to see granpa for a little while before they had to head back home.There is still 5 days of school for all of them. Daddy is a teacher. Anyway tomorrow morning early they are doing a bronchialscopy test. I will kepp you posted and we thank you for your prayers. carol **An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222377042x1201454362/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=62bcd=Jun eExcfooterNO62)
Re: [TMIC] Update on JIM and so sad about Pam,
Carol, I'm sorry to hear that Jim has been moved into ICU. Will definitely keep him in my prayers. How wonderful that grandpa was able to spend time with those sweet granddaughters. I'll be watching for the update. Hope and pray all goes well. Linda - Original Message - From: cjb...@aol.commailto:cjb...@aol.com To: tmic-list@eskimo.commailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 8:44 PM Subject: [TMIC] Update on JIM and so sad about Pam, Got home from the hospital this evening and as I usually do,sat down in front of the computer to see what had been written today. How sad but also happy to know that Pam has been called home into the loving arms of the GOD that she loves so much. I also will miss her writings to the list and the TIAD that I didn't figure out for some time.This morning the hospital called and said they were moving Jim into ICU as they think he has Pneumonia. My son and and 2 of our precious grandaughters drove about 3 hours to see Jim. It was wonderful to see them and put sunshine in Jim's room. The ones that came are the almost 8 yr old twins and mommy and the 11 yr old and 2 yr old stayed home. They stayed overnight and we went to church this morning and then went to the hospital after lunch to see granpa for a little while before they had to head back home.There is still 5 days of school for all of them. Daddy is a teacher. Anyway tomorrow morning early they are doing a bronchialscopy test. I will kepp you posted and we thank you for your prayers. carol -- An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222377042x1201454362/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=JuneExcfooterNO62
RE: [TMIC] update granddad
What a precious little blessing! And I love her name. Tami _ From: wim from holland [mailto:wim_from_holl...@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 5:59 AM To: TMIC Subject: [TMIC] update granddad Importance: High I'll try again. On this photo she had the same pose as we saw her on a photo in the womb. Vingers in het mouth and a hand besides her head. The first time I sended more but they did not came trough. Wim from Holland _ Plan je feest, nodig mensen uit en deel je foto's met Windows http://windowslive.microsoft.nl/WL/Explore/Events Live Events
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She is beautiful Wim, Lucky parents and grandparents. Hugs from Heather in Calgary - Original Message - From: wim from holland To: TMIC Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 4:58 AM Subject: [TMIC] update granddad I'll try again. On this photo she had the same pose as we saw her on a photo in the womb. Vingers in het mouth and a hand besides her head. The first time I sended more but they did not came trough. Wim from Holland -- Plan je feest, nodig mensen uit en deel je foto's met Windows Live Events
RE: [TMIC] update granddad
WIM: SHE IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. YOUR FAMILY IS SO BLESSED TO HAVE A HEALTHY GRANDCHILD. THERE IS NOTHING MORE WONDERFUL THAN BEING A GRANDPARENT. ENJOY HER AND DON'T FORGET IT IS A GRANDMOTHER'S JOB TO SPOIL YOUR GRANDCHILDREN. I HAVE 2 GRANDDAUGHTERS WHICH IS LOVE TO PIECES AND DO MY BEST TO SPOIL. PATTI IN WISCONSIN From: wim from holland [mailto:wim_from_holl...@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 5:59 AM To: TMIC Subject: [TMIC] update granddad Importance: High I'll try again. On this photo she had the same pose as we saw her on a photo in the womb. Vingers in het mouth and a hand besides her head. The first time I sended more but they did not came trough. Wim from Holland _ Plan je feest, nodig mensen uit en deel je foto's met Windows http://windowslive.microsoft.nl/WL/Explore/Events Live Events
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*Oh Wim! She's an angel! You are the luckiest soul alive. :-) Enjoy her, and yes spoil her just a bit.* ** *Love,* *Grace*
Re: [TMIC] Update on Kim
Kim, I am so happy to hear that your paralysis is not due to your TM. And that it can be repaired. I have had the steroid injections and the disc of my C4, C5 and C6 vertebrae. It did help me for a good while. I'm hoping that if that's the option you choose, that it will help you also. I know what you mean about sleep deprivation from steroids. They affect me the same way. Good luck with whatever option you choose. I will pray for your recovery Naomi C4 quadriplegicdue to Transverse Myelitis since July 2, 2005 In a message dated 1/23/2009 10:37:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, kimr1...@bellsouth.net writes: First I would like to thank Jenna for coming to the hospital to help me today (and the visit was great) Nero left and good news the paralysis and stinging in my arms and hands has nothing to do with my TM. The MRI’s they did last night found 3 herniated discs on my neck that is causing spinal cord depression causing my arms and hands to go numb. He called neurosurgeon to come see me tomorrow and let me know what my options will be. So far a friend that had the same this said the least evasive is to inject steroids directly into the disc to stop the bone on bone rub and release the compression on the spinal cord this is good news!!! So this explains why after receiving the first dose of IV steroids my arms and hand improved 90% within 5 hours. If it were TM related the damage can not be reversed! But the herniated disc can be repaired! So YIPPIE!!! Down side right now is with all the steroids I have not slept at ALL since I go up Wed at 6:30 am, serious best I have done is a 20 minute nap today! They gave me morphine and Ambian sleep pills tonight so hoping I get some sleep tonight! I am starting to feel like a zombie going thru the motions, getting harder to focus with sleep deprivation. Will post what Nero-surgeon says once I hear from them tomorrow Again thanks for the one on one email I have gotten the concern and advice mean a lot to me What a great second family we all have in each other! Note J Note: to the Atlanta TM suport group if I get out of the hospital by Sunday in time for our meeting I will be there!! **From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom0023)
[TMIC] Update on Kim
First I would like to thank Jenna for coming to the hospital to help me today (and the visit was great) Nero left and good news the paralysis and stinging in my arms and hands has nothing to do with my TM. The MRI’s they did last night found 3 herniated discs on my neck that is causing spinal cord depression causing my arms and hands to go numb. He called neurosurgeon to come see me tomorrow and let me know what my options will be. So far a friend that had the same this said the least evasive is to inject steroids directly into the disc to stop the bone on bone rub and release the compression on the spinal cord this is good news!!! So this explains why after receiving the first dose of IV steroids my arms and hand improved 90% within 5 hours. If it were TM related the damage can not be reversed! But the herniated disc can be repaired! So YIPPIE!!! Down side right now is with all the steroids I have not slept at ALL since I go up Wed at 6:30 am, serious best I have done is a 20 minute nap today! They gave me morphine and Ambian sleep pills tonight so hoping I get some sleep tonight! I am starting to feel like a zombie going thru the motions, getting harder to focus with sleep deprivation. Will post what Nero-surgeon says once I hear from them tomorrow Again thanks for the one on one email I have gotten the concern and advice mean a lot to me What a great second family we all have in each other! Note J Note: to the Atlanta TM suport group if I get out of the hospital by Sunday in time for our meeting I will be there!!
Re: [TMIC] Update on Kim
*Hi Kim, * *Like Barbara, I feel odd telling you congratulations on the herniated discs, but I'm so relieved that it isn't a recurrent TM attack. Good luck sleeping tonight. I'm always a mess while on IV SoluMedrol but the sleeping pills do knock me out. * *Feel better soon! * *Gracie*
[TMIC] Update on Kim
Hi gang! I just wanted to give you an update on Kim. She did go to the ER last night, because she got much worse as the night went on. They stared the IV steroids and Morphine. She was admitted and will be there for at least a few days. They are going to do an MRI and some other test today. She will have her laptop later on today and will update everyone. Make it a great day! Jenna
Re: [TMIC] Update on Kim
Thanks Jenna, Please do keep us posted if Kim doesn't get on her laptop. I do hope she is not having a relapse of some sort. Unusual to do that with TM unless it is the 'recurring' type or MS. Heather in Calgary - Original Message - From: Jenna To: TMIC Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 7:57 AM Subject: [TMIC] Update on Kim Hi gang! I just wanted to give you an update on Kim. She did go to the ER last night, because she got much worse as the night went on. They stared the IV steroids and Morphine. She was admitted and will be there for at least a few days. They are going to do an MRI and some other test today. She will have her laptop later on today and will update everyone. Make it a great day! Jenna
[TMIC] Update
First I would like to express my heartfelt prayes and good thoughts to Jude, from the email contacts I have had with her she is truly an inspirational woman and has help support so many others in there time of need without thinking about her self So to All My TM family Thank Youall for the broadcast and personal responses last night. I as at a total loss on what to do as never had issue with my arms or hands. I did go to the ER and I am back in Piedmont hospital in Bukhead (Downtown Atlanta GA) Got up Wed am neck and back was stiff and I thought I slept wrong and went on in to work, by 2 my hands started to sting and get stiff (like when you have been raking leaves all day and last there stiff and sore) I could not make a fist or straighten them out… to painful to even pick up my office pen left work on time and went home… progressively got worse and pain was almost unbearable Talked to Jenna for awhile kicking around what to do, she gave me the number to our on call Nero. He said to go back and rest and only go to ER if my mobility is effected… well after and hour of “rest” I could not get comfortable, and when I went to stand up my good left leg it gave out like my right would and I hit the floor, we had already packed an ER bag so headed to Piedmont. From time in door to ER bed was less than 15 minutes… Nero on call was the one I talked to at home, he told ER doc to start running the usual test too see if there was any infections, if not start the steroids ASAP, then comes my friend Morphine! I was admitted to a room by 3 and by 5 I could make a fist and straightened my hands out, was still painful but I could do it... by 9 am most the pain is gone now still a little sore, There going to give me triple the steroids required to keep the left leg from getting worse ! (Oh and let me tell you Morphine at 9am for breakfast ROCKS)!! I had my MRI’s today Brain (yep was confirmed I have a Brain) Neck, upper and lower spine), they did contrast and Non contrast, Let me tell you 3 hours in a MRI, not fun! Will know results tomorrow and will post ya all They are talking about sending me home tomorrow with the IV pump and bags and I can changed myself or see how I feel and if I am still week I will be here until Sunday (I vote for stay here and let them do the work, will have plenty on my plate once I get home) So good new is the left leg did not spread and the pain level is back to what it was Tuesday before the newest relapse So all and all this flair up /relapse is turning out good new and I get all the free “Sugar Free Pudding” I want!, Bad new is if I see "House" walk in I will just cash my chips in LOL (Note with the Morphine I have not had any sleep since I got up at6:00amWed to go to wokdso going on 45 hours and no sleep, from here on you will have to “sound out a lot of my emails) Per Jenna last year when I was sending out email on Morphine they were funny to read (they made sense to me and I even spell checked but guess Morphine plays tricks with my spell check ability) The words look fine to me but she said there not. Sso will keep ya posted if you can’t understand the email pass it to a small child and they will translate for you! Hugs and prayers to all of you! (Oh and looks like I wont be making the Atlanta support group this weekend Kim
[TMIC] Update on Health Status
This is only for those of you that give a damn. In an effort to write of things regarding the topic of Transverse Myelitis I thought some of you might find what I am going through to be somewhat interesting. If not, delete this email now, because that's what this is about. You are aware of the two pressure wounds that go deeply...all the way to the bones, on each side of my behind on the ischeal area, where we sit. Well, I have been up all night in pain...yes, I have a true pain in the ass! with a wound vac attached by lots and lots of tape to attach a suction device to each wound site. Both sites are infected, including the bone. That is the bad news, except for the fact that the machine that sucks the infection out of the wounds really and actually, sucks! It has an alarm system built in and every couple of minutes it goes off with one warning after another. And it keeps alarming until I press the reset button. That is why I am awake at three in the morning. As of yet, there has not been a real problem except for the darn machine. Anyway, for a few months I have been hooked up at home with IV antibiotics, Vancomycin, which I found out yesterday is not working so today I started out on something else I hope will have the desired effect on the infection. This too is an IV medication but I take it in conjunction with Reglan because the IV meds makes me sick to my stomach which is one of the side affects of the IV stuff. Well, my apologies for being a bit testy regarding recent topics on the TM site. As far as those persons go who keep threatening to leave the site because they are unhappy with the topics and /or some person's opinions... simply quietly go to a different site. One day someone will write, where is so and so? Haven't heard from them in a while and we will come to the conclusion that you needed something we were unable to give and you went elsewhere. The World will not end and we will go about the business at hand, trying to help the new members and ourselves deal with the physical and psychological effects left after an attack of TM. The psychological effects are sometimes as bad, or worse than the physical. Being bed ridden is no fun. Missing out on family events at holiday and other times sucks a big one. Having family believe that we don't take part in dinners, etc because we are too lazy or simply don't care any more hurts almost as much or more than the Transverse Myelitis. Thank the Lord that we have this wonderful family to come to when the realities of life with a debilitating disease gets us down. It is great to have friends who truly understand how we feel. Having to travel by ambulance may sound like fun to some, but believe me, it isn't any picnic. Besides, if one is not being transported to a TM related appointment, it can get quite expensive at $180.00 round trip. And that is providing the destination is fairly close to home. Then when one arrives to wherever it is that they are going, if the wounds are like mine, one has to spend the whole time on the stretcher which is not like laying on a feather filled sofa. The persons on this site understand how much a visit like that takes out of us. I know how worn out I am after a round trip visit to the hospital ER or to my Dr.'s office. Spend a few weeks in bed, not moving your legs at all and see how much energy it takes out of you simply transferring out of bed and into your wheelchair. I haven't had the luxury of sitting in my wheelchair for almost two years now, and it is getting me down. So, life with TM is just like any other chronic illness; It is the pits. Just like getting older and finding things more difficult to do. I am finding myself falling asleep in mid-sentence and waking up hours later, so I guess it's time t0 get some shut eye. Love and Hugs, Jude **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62)
[TMIC] Update from Randy
The ENT came by and is sure that this Rhyemes (look up the spell sorry) - caused by herpes zoster - other words shingles. Being that I had tm and the pain associated with TM in O5 it makes sense. He agreed and sees a correlation. Also since there are no lessions then it mkes since. They r starting me on virals immediately-which I have been asking for since day one. And I have saying all this time that I believed it was shingles. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From: Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:19:18 -0800 (PST) To: TMICtmic-list@eskimo.com; Kim[EMAIL PROTECTED]; Martha Fleming[EMAIL PROTECTED]; Betty[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [TMIC] Question from Randy Randy asked me to forward this. Anyone what to tell him their experience with Solu-Medrol? Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ok u might forward this to group. I have no forward ability on blackberry. They are treating me with IV methyprnisolone (solu-medrol) and added tergetal for the facial pain. Could someone look up, explain or add personal experiences from the methyprnisolone. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From: Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:39:18 -0800 (PST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: October TM meeting Very good Randy! Hopefully the new ENT will have good news too! Take care and keep me updated. Jenna From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:01:11 AM Subject: Re: October TM meeting Great news the doc says that it isn't ms. The facial nerves are inflamed but the brain stem is ok. Theyu don't knw the cause but believe it is an ear infection that attacked the nervous system. But it isn't a nuro problem per say. The steriods seem to be working. They also have a better ENT going to look at me. They say that I will probably have to have surgery on inner ear. But that is left up to the ENT. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From: Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:56:05 -0800 (PST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: October TM meeting Wow what a day. Well I am praying for you and hoping you will recover quickly. Jenna From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 7:43:57 PM Subject: Re: October TM meeting I had two lumbar punctures. The first got nothing. The second was not much better and the guy hit a nerve TWICE that sent a shock to my testees. It was horrific. They did some evoke potential tests where they electricute ur hands and ankles. I had another mri. They did some visual and auditory tests. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From: Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:36:30 -0800 (PST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: October TM meeting How are you feeling? What are they doing for you?? Jenna From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 7:33:59 PM Subject: Re: October TM meeting Sunday is best for me. I should b out. I thnk the girls said sunday. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From: Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:28:19 -0800 (PST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Susan[EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: Martha Fleming[EMAIL PROTECTED]; Betty Budnek[EMAIL PROTECTED]; RANDY RANKIN[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: October TM meeting I can meet on Saturday or Sunday just let me know. Jenna From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Susan [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Martha Fleming [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Betty Budnek [EMAIL PROTECTED]; RANDY RANKIN [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 6:12:21 PM Subject: Re: October TM meeting R we going to meet this weekend??? -- Original message from Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED]: -- When and where are we meeting. Sunday is fine with me so that Randy can be there. Please let me know. Thanks so much!! Have a great week all. Jenna From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Susan [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Martha Fleming [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Betty Budnek [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED]; RANDY RANKIN [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 9, 2008 7:40:53 PM Subject: Re: October TM meeting Maybe we can find something between Hiram and D'ville? -- Original message from Martha Fleming [EMAIL PROTECTED]: -- Okay. Sounds good to me. --- On Wed, 11/5/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: October TM meeting To:
[TMIC] UPDATE ON JIM
After more than a week of tests, because of a large spike in blood sugar and a couple of episodes of severe gas and heartburn problems. The tests included blood tests of course. He has not had any problem with elevated sugar since the beginning , caused by the IV steroids they used to stop his spinal cord from expanding any further. Anyway the doctor did the blood test and from that decided to do an upper GI. After that he did an ultrasound on his liver( didn't like the sound of that) When he got the ultrasound results back he set up a catscan and waited til he had those results before he told us the ultrasound results. He didn't want to tell us those because they suggested a possible tumor on the pancreas. By the catscan results it is almost certain that it is gall stones and we will be meeting with a surgeon tomorrow morning. Naturally we are very happy that this is the diagnosis and are hoping they will be able to do the scope procedure. I will keep you all posted as we find out more. As always we appreciate prayers. Carol and Jim PS have any of you in ourTM family had any surgical procedures like this and have any stories to share? **Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav0001)
[TMIC] Update on Pam
Okay I just talked to Pam and she is recovering from surgery and is hoping to go home on Wednesday!! She has a hugh boot on her foot. So if you would like to call her that would be great!!! Jenna
Re: [TMIC] Update on Pam
Does she have a laptop, Jenna, so we could e-mail her?? Jeanne in Dayton
Re: [TMIC] Update on Pam
Thanks for asking, but the hospital she is in does not allow, laptops, or cell phones. So Pam is pretty cut off unless you call her. She can't even make long distant phone calls unless her husband is at home to say that he accepts the charges. Jenna From: jrushton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jenna [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 4:44:54 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Update on Pam Does she have a laptop, Jenna, so we could e-mail her?? Jeanne in Dayton
[TMIC] Update on Jude
I spoke with both Jude and her husband Dave for just a minute today. She went back in the hospital after being home for seven days. (Being home is a big desire of Jude's so any amount of time that she is able to spend there is good.) She was moved today to a private room, because of the return of MRSA, but I will be able to visit and talk with her (tomorrow) as she isn't on a vent. Jude said she is weak and tired and asked me to wait until tomorrow to visit - I'll let you know how it goes. Patti - Michigan (Hurley Hospital Room 718)
[TMIC] Update for Jude
Hello all, I had called the other day but the nurse said she was not in I.C.U. and to call later. Then Pam had said she was moviing to a regular room so I waited and when I called a few moments ago, she was resting/asleep BUT had gone home for a few days but re-admitted this morning with yet another U.T.I. Her husband isn't sure what course of action they will try and asked that I call back tomorow..Ella **Pt...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty000514)
[TMIC] Update on Jude
Hi everyone I got this from Pam today and wanted to let everyone know how Jude was doing. Jenna LATEST UPDATE.JUDE IS HAVING A SLIGHT PROBLEM GETTING OFF THE VENTILATOR. THEY LOWERED IT MORE SO SHE IS HANDLING IT BETTER. SHE GOT HER HAIR WASHED TODAY AND THAT MADE HER FEEL BETTER. SHE SAYS SHE SEES NO PROBLEM WITH JUDE WEANING OFF THE VENTILATOR. Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today.
Re: [TMIC] Update on Jude
Thanks so much for the update on Jude, Jenna. She's in my thoughts and prayers. Gracie **
Re: [TMIC] Update on Jude
As she is in mine and so are you, Gracie...Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: Grace M. Date: 7/24/2008 8:19:43 PM To: Jenna Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Update on Jude Thanks so much for the update on Jude, Jenna. She's in my thoughts and prayers. Gracie
[TMIC] UPDATE ON JUDE....
Hi Everyone ~ I had a wonderful chat with Jude today. She wanted me to tell all of you how very much she is appreciating all of the cards, flowers, books, CD's, etc.and to tell all of you that you are keeping her spirits up...!! She is just amazed at the outpouring of love she's receiving from this TM family. I learned she has five new bed sores since going into this nursing home. She described them to me and I about fell off my chair.one of them is the size of a small orange. I told her she needed to go back into the hospitaland she agreed...and will be calling her PCP (personal care physician) tomorrow. They have done nothing for these bed sores so I got a package together for her with Melaleuca Oil, bandages, triple antibiotic cream, everything I could think of and got it off to her. She has Dave looking for it now because she is going to try it on the sore on her ankle. I told her to just do the one sore and see if there is improvement...if so, use it on the other sores. She will need more than just the Melaleuca Oil but it's a start in the right direction. This is the best tree tea oil on the marketit soaks in and heals from the inside out.another paraplegic friend of mine used it and now swears by it he uses it whenever his skin gets the least bit red because he knows a sore is beginning and he nips it in the bud with this oil. I even got some advice from Jude today regarding Fentanyl patches. My neuro just took me off my Oxycontin and has me trying the Fentanyl patch and I've been curled up in a ball of pain for the past three days. Jude told me he needs to up my dosage...what he gave me isn't strong enough...so I'm calling my neuro tomorrow regarding this. My pain has been off the charts this winterworse winter with TM in ten years of living with this dang syndrome..! Jude needs us now more than ever so please keep those prayers going up. Love to all, ~ Lynn **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598)
[TMIC] Update/Woman from the Netherlands/Heather.
*Hi Heather and all,* ** *I have just spoken to the young man from the Netherlands who's wife is so very ill right now. Her neuro will be requesting a telephone consult with Dr. Wingerchuk from the Mayo. I am praying that the Mayo will be able to help. In the last four weeks she has had methylprednisolone, plasmapheresis and is currently doing Rituxan with no improvement as yet. She is currently vented. Of course it is still very early. I intend to pray with all of my heart and soul, that a successful chemo/meds protocol can be found for her. Again, thank you Heather for sending me a heads up. Helping those with this horrid disease is what I'm all about right now---it keeps me going. * ** *Hugs,* *Grace *
Re: [TMIC] Update/Woman from the Netherlands/Heather.
Wow, I am so amazed how, in such a short time, this communication has occured. I forget how powerful and wonderful the internet is sometimes. And then, something like this happens and people reach out to each other with information and support from so far away that they couldn't get from their doctors. It's horrible to be ill, but even more so when information is so hard to come by. Thank you Jim and thanks to the TMA. Many hugs, Barbara A ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
[TMIC] Update on hospital stay
I haven't written to the list in so long that half of you have probably forgotten me. First let me thank HeyJude for my contest winnings. They arrived in perfect shape and just made my day. Thank you so much. I went back to my doctor two weeks after I got out of the hospital. He basically asked me why I was there as I had just seen him 6 weeks before. He had no discharge summary on me and no results of the stress test. I find that really strange as he is in a practice owned by the hospital and he couldn't even find anything on the computer. After all that searching, he did say Let's talk about when you were here six weeks ago. I didn't remember throwing a fit as I tend to do in the hospital when something doesn't go as I want it to, but I have made a promise to his nurse to behave from now on. Anyway, come to find out that I am insulin resistant which I guess means pre-diabetic. That shouldn't surprise me. Seems to be a family trait, plus I just lay in bed all day so I don't burn up anything. He gave me a choice of pills or a shot and I chose the shot as it supposedly helps take your appetite away and believe me, it does. The problem I am having is that he wants me to consume 150-180 grams of protein a day. I just can't eat that much and those drink things aren't real good. I go back in a couple of weeks so maybe he'll know something about my hospital stay by then. He at least knew I was in the hospital and that his hospitalist was seeing me every day. On another note, hubby has to go to a conference in Myrtle Beach early in June. The last time I went with him I was able to stand a little, so we took my wheelchair and went, however, sitting still for that ride and not being able to move my feet caused to get blood clots when I got back and I am still on Coumadin. This time we have to find a van to rent that takes wheelchairs. My manual wheelchair that comes apart was too wide to go through the hotel room door. My electric wheelchair doesn't have that problem. I am just worried about back pain because just going to the doctor in it hurts my back so bad. I can imagine what a trip to the beach will do but I am not staying her alone. Not leading a very exciting life these days, can't even watch my soaps cuz channel 6 goes off every day when they are on. MEAN That's about it for now. Will try to visit more often. Hildred in hot North Carolina TM since '76 ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
RE: [TMIC] Update on hospital stay
Hildred, When traveling, I have found that the Homedic seat cover very helpful. It has heat and vibrationl. My back pain is severe when sitting so long, but the heat seems to help along with the lower back vibration. I still need to stop every hour or so and get out to move but I don't hurt as bad as I did without the Homedic seat cover. Hope this info helps. Candy K. - Original Message - From: To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: 4/30/2007 5:16:52 PM Subject: [TMIC] Update on hospital stay I haven't written to the list in so long that half of you have probably forgotten me. First let me thank HeyJude for my contest winnings. They arrived in perfect shape and just made my day. Thank you so much. I went back to my doctor two weeks after I got out of the hospital. He basically asked me why I was there as I had just seen him 6 weeks before. He had no discharge summary on me and no results of the stress test. I find that really strange as he is in a practice owned by the hospital and he couldn't even find anything on the computer. After all that searching, he did say Let's talk about when you were here six weeks ago. I didn't remember throwing a fit as I tend to do in the hospital when something doesn't go as I want it to, but I have made a promise to his nurse to behave from now on. Anyway, come to find out that I am insulin resistant which I guess means pre-diabetic. That shouldn't surprise me. Seems to be a family trait, plus I just lay in bed all day so I don't burn up anything. He gave me a choice of pills or a shot and I chose the shot as it supposedly helps take your appetite away and believe me, it does. The problem I am having is that he wants me t! o consume 150-180 grams of protein a day. I just can't eat that much and those drink things aren't real good. I go back in a couple of weeks so maybe he'll know something about my hospital stay by then. He at least knew I was in the hospital and that his hospitalist was seeing me every day. On another note, hubby has to go to a conference in Myrtle Beach early in June. The last time I went with him I was able to stand a little, so we took my wheelchair and went, however, sitting still for that ride and not being able to move my feet caused to get blood clots when I got back and I am still on Coumadin. This time we have to find a van to rent that takes wheelchairs. My manual wheelchair that comes apart was too wide to go through the hotel room door. My electric wheelchair doesn't have that problem. I am just worried about back pain because just going to the doctor in it hurts my back so bad. I can imagine what a trip to the beach will do but I am not staying her alone. Not leading a very exciting life these days, can't even watch my soaps cuz channel 6 goes off every day when they are on. MEAN That's about it for now. Will try to visit more often. Hildred in hot North Carolina TM since '76 See what's free at AOL.com.
Re: [TMIC] UPDATE on tingling pins/needles spreading in leg
Trudy, I am also appalled about your treatment. How awful. I am very sorry you had to go through all of that. And Carol, your son-in-law is right, it does depend on the type of needle used that helps prevent the horrible spinal headache. My neurologist did my lumbar puncture himself, and he told me he was using a very small needle - it takes longer to do the tap, but almost guarantees no headache. And I did not have one, thank goodness. Carol, we don't want you to have to tell us any horror stories so good luck with yours this Friday. I'll be thinking about you. Linda in Eagle, ID - Original Message - From: Carol Emailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Trudy mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.commailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:47 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] UPDATE on tingling pins/needles spreading in leg Trudy, I am appalled that you would have to lie on the rock hard table for 2 hours! I would think they would have a more comfortable bed to move you to for the 2 hour holding time. I am guessing that they wanted you to lie still for 2 hours to prevent the very pounding headaches that can occur after a spinal tap. Although my son-in-law, who is an anesthesiologist, says that it depends on the type of needle that is used for the tap on whether or not you will get the spinal headache, not the lying still for 2 hours. I would sure be conveying my disconcert with someone at the hospital. Call and ask to speak to the person in charge of complaint resolution. Tell that person that you were abandoned and no one came in to check on you and you were not even given a buzzer to use in case of an emergency. That's just my opinion. But I am extremely sorry that you had to lie on that hard table for 2 hours. Certainly hope my experience is going to be better. I am having a spinal tap this Friday. Maybe I will have a horror story to share with you!!! :) Carol in Culver, IN - Original Message - From: Trudy mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Sharon Marsden'mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; tmic-list@eskimo.commailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 8:00 PM Subject: RE: [TMIC] UPDATE on tingling pins/needles spreading in leg Sharon, I had almost the exact same reaction to Lyrica. But because I had fallen and fractured a bone in my knee I had to go back to a wheelchair for 3 months. I had just started taking Lyrica when I fell.. so I thought the awful numbness was due to being in a wheelchair for so long and then my right leg would drag and buckle on me! So I have stopped taking Lyrica but the numbness has not gone away completely but it has improved. I was sure I was having an MS attack. I will see my neuro in 3 weeks and we are comparing all tests taken the night I experienced my attack and how things look today (4 years later). Is it MS??? Is it TM??? Is this normal: I went for a spinal tap last week. I was given a gown and put on an examination table. When it was over I was told I had to stay on the table and remain on my side for 2 hours. The exam table was extremely hard and the pillow was pathetic.. It had a paper covering. During that time not once did any one come in to check on me to see whether I had fallen asleep and fallen off the table or that I just might need to use the restroom.. After two hours I worked my way off the table, got dressed and walked out! Is it me or is there something wrong here??? Hang in there Sharon Trudy in Virginia where it's leaves, leaves, leaves falling all over!!! From: Sharon Marsden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 5:47 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] UPDATE on tingling pins/needles spreading in leg Thanks to everyone who wrote offering advice and urging me to see/call the doc. I'm stubborn and contrary for sure. :) You may remember that I have severe nocturnal nerve pain in my legs. I have been so excited to have the Lyrica because it was helping with that pain. Then this past week I started having the problems I wrote about earlier. The numbness/tingling got worse after I wrote before until I couldn't feel anything at all, no pin prick... nada, zip, zilch. My leg was dragging and the leg kept buckling when I put weight on it. Yesterday evening I finally gave up and called my neuro's after hours number. The on-call NP called me back and wanted to put me in the hospital for IV Solumedrol. She felt I was in an MS exacerbation and I did too. I asked her though if Lyrica could cause something like that but she didn't think so. I have wondered about it because the increasing symptoms have gone along with the Lyrica use--but I didn't want to think it could be that. I did some research before bedtime on Lyrica. I had to go
[TMIC] UPDATE on tingling pins/needles spreading in leg
Thanks to everyone who wrote offering advice and urging me to see/call the doc. I'm stubborn and contrary for sure. :) You may remember that I have severe nocturnal nerve pain in my legs. I have been so excited to have the Lyrica because it was helping with that pain. Then this past week I started having the problems I wrote about earlier. The numbness/tingling got worse after I wrote before until I couldn't feel anything at all, no pin prick... nada, zip, zilch. My leg was dragging and the leg kept buckling when I put weight on it. Yesterday evening I finally gave up and called my neuro's after hours number. The on-call NP called me back and wanted to put me in the hospital for IV Solumedrol. She felt I was in an MS exacerbation and I did too. I asked her though if Lyrica could cause something like that but she didn't think so. I have wondered about it because the increasing symptoms have gone along with the Lyrica use--but I didn't want to think it could be that. I did some research before bedtime on Lyrica. I had to go to NINDs and then to Medline to get the info because the Lyrica site doesn't tell. According to Medline, Lyrica's side effects can be burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs. Those are lists as more common side effects. The less common include burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, pins and needles or tingling feelings. That was all me! So, I didn't take my bedtime dose and my numbness/symptoms was a little better this morning. I didn't take my morning dose either and I feel I'm still improving. The NP called me this morning at 7:30 to tell me she spoke to the doctor and he agreed with hospitalization. I told her about the Lyrica and that I was feeling better. She had already called the hospital to get me a bed today. Whew! That was a close one! I've been telling my daughter for the last week that my leg was hurting/itching where I had the skin sores from Bextra. Anyone remember about Bextra? It was taken off the market 2 years ago because it caused necrotizing fasciitis. I was on Bextra and had black sores on my leg. That's when I was living in the backwoods of Alaska and couldn't get out to the doctor. I heard about the Bextra problem on NPR Radio and stopped taking it. The sores started getting better within a week. Anyway, on the Lyrica that area started hurting. Odd, hey? Lyrica is made by the same company as Bextra (and Neurontin). I think I may feel like staying away from their products! lol Now this morning my daughter-in-law told some people at work that I had a problem with Lyrica and had to stop taking it. A co-worker walked over to her and said let me guess--she went numb and couldn't walk. The same thing had happened to her when she was taking it. What do you think of that! So that's my story of a close call with Solumedrol and hospitalization. I will do nearly anything to avoid being in the hospital anyway... lol Sharon who is feeling better today, but I think I have a long way to go. Sharon --from Arizona TM 1997 to MS 1998 It's not easy taking my problems one at a time when they refuse to get in line. ~Ashleigh Brilliant http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MSersLife/ - Original Message From: Sharon Marsden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2006 9:17:50 PM Subject: [TMIC] tingling pins/needles spreading in leg Hi everyone: My left leg is always my weaker leg. And I always have numbness and strange sensations. But yesterday morning my left foot started tingling in a different way with pins/needles. It was uncomfortable to step down, but not painful. Now it's spreading up my leg and is up to my upper thigh. I was dxed with Transverse Myelitis in 1997 (then MS dx came the next year). I just realized today that the left leg is reminding me of the beginning of my experience with Transverse Myelitis in 97. It is kind of like the feeling of a foot going to sleep but my leg is feeling draggy. Now my right foot is more numb than normal and is feeling stranger than normal. I thought about calling my neuro but he's 45 miles away and I don't want to go in to see him. And I don't want to be on solumedrol. I'm contrary, you know. Just wondering. hugs))) Sharon Sharon --from Arizona TM 1997 to MS 1998 It's not easy taking my problems one at a time when they refuse to get in line. ~Ashleigh Brilliant http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MSersLife/
RE: [TMIC] UPDATE on tingling pins/needles spreading in leg
Sharon, I had almost the exact same reaction to Lyrica. But because I had fallen and fractured a bone in my knee I had to go back to a wheelchair for 3 months. I had just started taking Lyrica when I fell.. so I thought the awful numbness was due to being in a wheelchair for so long and then my right leg would drag and buckle on me! So I have stopped taking Lyrica but the numbness has not gone away completely but it has improved. I was sure I was having an MS attack. I will see my neuro in 3 weeks and we are comparing all tests taken the night I experienced my attack and how things look today (4 years later). Is it MS??? Is it TM??? Is this normal: I went for a spinal tap last week. I was given a gown and put on an examination table. When it was over I was told I had to stay on the table and remain on my side for 2 hours. The exam table was extremely hard and the pillow was pathetic.. It had a paper covering. During that time not once did any one come in to check on me to see whether I had fallen asleep and fallen off the table or that I just might need to use the restroom.. After two hours I worked my way off the table, got dressed and walked out! Is it me or is there something wrong here??? Hang in there Sharon Trudy in Virginia where it's leaves, leaves, leaves falling all over!!! _ From: Sharon Marsden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 5:47 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] UPDATE on tingling pins/needles spreading in leg Thanks to everyone who wrote offering advice and urging me to see/call the doc. I'm stubborn and contrary for sure. :) You may remember that I have severe nocturnal nerve pain in my legs. I have been so excited to have the Lyrica because it was helping with that pain. Then this past week I started having the problems I wrote about earlier. The numbness/tingling got worse after I wrote before until I couldn't feel anything at all, no pin prick... nada, zip, zilch. My leg was dragging and the leg kept buckling when I put weight on it. Yesterday evening I finally gave up and called my neuro's after hours number. The on-call NP called me back and wanted to put me in the hospital for IV Solumedrol. She felt I was in an MS exacerbation and I did too. I asked her though if Lyrica could cause something like that but she didn't think so. I have wondered about it because the increasing symptoms have gone along with the Lyrica use--but I didn't want to think it could be that. I did some research before bedtime on Lyrica. I had to go to NINDs and then to Medline to get the info because the Lyrica site doesn't tell. According to Medline, Lyrica's side effects can be burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs. Those are lists as more common side effects. The less common include burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, pins and needles or tingling feelings. That was all me! So, I didn't take my bedtime dose and my numbness/symptoms was a little better this morning. I didn't take my morning dose either and I feel I'm still improving. The NP called me this morning at 7:30 to tell me she spoke to the doctor and he agreed with hospitalization. I told her about the Lyrica and that I was feeling better. She had already called the hospital to get me a bed today. Whew! That was a close one! I've been telling my daughter for the last week that my leg was hurting/itching where I had the skin sores from Bextra. Anyone remember about Bextra? It was taken off the market 2 years ago because it caused necrotizing fasciitis. I was on Bextra and had black sores on my leg. That's when I was living in the backwoods of Alaska and couldn't get out to the doctor. I heard about the Bextra problem on NPR Radio and stopped taking it. The sores started getting better within a week. Anyway, on the Lyrica that area started hurting. Odd, hey? Lyrica is made by the same company as Bextra (and Neurontin). I think I may feel like staying away from their products! lol Now this morning my daughter-in-law told some people at work that I had a problem with Lyrica and had to stop taking it. A co-worker walked over to her and said let me guess--she went numb and couldn't walk. The same thing had happened to her when she was taking it. What do you think of that! So that's my story of a close call with Solumedrol and hospitalization. I will do nearly anything to avoid being in the hospital anyway... lol Sharon who is feeling better today, but I think I have a long way to go. Sharon --from Arizona TM 1997 to MS 1998 It's not easy taking my problems one at a time when they refuse to get in line. ~Ashleigh Brilliant http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MSersLife/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MSersLife/ - Original Message From: Sharon Marsden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2006 9:17:50 PM Subject: [TMIC
[TMIC] Update Newbie Inquiry
Good evening Group,
I'm Newbie Michelle from Bothell, WA who was just diagnosed several weeks ago with MS. 9/10 I awoke to the numbness again in my legs only to be hospitalized two days later. Not walking without assistance the symptoms only increased throughout the week. 2000 I was diagnosed with TM after an attack with all the same symptoms but recovered with little limitations. Now just finishing finally my prednisone/steroids I am improving daily. Now walking again on my own just a little wobbly at times ;-) and muscles are strengthening. My hands are still asleep with pins and needles though due to my lesion being at C5 this time whereas before it was T5-T7. I know that I am fortunate to be recovering again and walking on my own again. I am grateful and blessed. The doctors want to put me on Copaxone (daily injection). I wanted to ask if anyone is on this, their experience with it and if insurance covers this medication. I received a letter from Shared Solutions, which is through PPARX (Partnership for Prescription Assistance) who stated that insurance companys did not cover this. We currently do not unfortunately have medical insurance and this prescription is $1,300 to $1,500 a month. OUCH! Who can afford that! We are applying for PPARX assistance of course. Also has any MSrs out there discovered any successful alternative treatments. Is Copaxone my only option? {sigh} Thanks!!!
Michelle
Bothell, WA
TM2000 to MS2006
