my dear friend RJ has lung cancer

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (lilsparrow)

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:56:02 GMT

Dear Karen . . .
I am happy to hear that RJ's family
is beginning to heal
and that they have the support they need
with much love . . .
sparrow

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (karebear)

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:03:49 GMT

RJ's family are pulling together to support each other. He has several kids along with his widow Lou Ellen. They know they have dozens of online friends who care and send their support and love. They also have a large circle of friends and loved ones in their everyday life too.

thanks for all the replies and all the caring here. It means alot to me. i know RJ is in a better place now, at least that is what I believe.

Karen

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (ShadyWilbury)

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:40:02 GMT

My friend, I thank you for responding to my question. I hope you are finding some peace, although it is early days since the loss of RJ.

God bless you,

Shady

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (karebear)

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:12:20 GMT

thanks for all the kind words my friends. and thanks for lighting the candles.

Yes, ShadyWilbury, Lou Ellen is his widow. IT is so nice of you to ask but please do not think you are asking anything out of turn. I forgot to mention she was his wife since I mentioned it somewhere on this thread at some point. But no harm in asking me anything!

iTs nice to meet you ShadyWilbury and I look forward to hopefully getting to know you a lil.

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (lilsparrow)

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:23:39 GMT

Dear Karen . . .
I am sorry to hear this sad news of Robert.
A candle has been lit in his kind memory,
and prayers go out to Lou
with love . . .
sparrow

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (ShadyWilbury)

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:25:27 GMT

My friend, I am sorry for your loss. I know the pain of losing a friend, and will surely light a candle for RJ's soul, yourself, and Lou Ellen (whom I presume is his spouse?) Please forgive me if I am asking this out of turn.

May God bless you and RJ's family in your time of grief,

Shady

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (Hildegard)

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:48:52 GMT

Dear Karen,

I, too, am sorry that you lost your friend RJ! I will light a candle for him and all who love and miss him.

Much love to you,
Edda

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (buttington)

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:30:46 GMT

Dear Karen,

I'm so sorry that your friend RJ has passed away. I will certainly light a candle in the group you have started.

with Love,
Jude

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (karebear)

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:00:57 GMT

Hello dear friends, sorry I have been away from the forum. The summer kept me very busy indeed.

It is with a sad heart that I tell you RJ passed away last week. He was stated to have died from cancer in his obituary. I know he really struggled with the effects of the chemo. I dont know exactly how is last days were, but his family expressed great appreciation the hospice that came in and helped in his passing.

Please light a candle for Lou Ellen in the group Lou E thanks

Karen

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (lilsparrow)

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:57:37 GMT

Dear John . . .
I too, would like to welcome you to the forum,
and hope that you will return
and share your journey
with love . . .
sparrow

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (Hildegard)

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:01:32 GMT

Welcome to the forum, John!

I hope you will visit often and tell us more about yourself. We are always glad to get to know new members!

With every good wish and love,
Edda

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (sandra67)

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:31:48 GMT

God certainly does love them Karen and I am sure he will carry them both

always through the bad and good times.

Take good care Karen,Sandraxx

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (comcen)

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:11:13 GMT

karen
my prayers go to you and your friend
john

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (karebear)

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:47:08 GMT

you all are welcome for the updates. i am happy to share my friends' concerns with you here. that is what this place is so great for!

take care now

Love and Hugs,
Karen

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (lovewho.u.r)

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:20:01 GMT

Thank You Karen for the update!
I am keeping them in my prayers.

Love, Paece and Joy,
Diane

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (lilsparrow)

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:23:28 GMT

Thank you for the update dear Karen . . .
It is so hard when both members of a couple
are going through medical hardtimes . . .
I am glad for this little bit of good news.
Robert and Lou Ellen continue in my prayers
with love . . .
sparrow

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (karebear)

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:47:01 GMT

Dear friends, thanks for all the candles and prayers and thoughts. The warmth I feel here for my friends and me is indescribably beautiful! The following is an update from RJ's wife Lou Ellen. Robert J slept through the entire night without a pain pill.....God does love us !!!!! OOOPs- just learned that he woke at 2:00 and had to take the pill, but that is a good start....LE

Robert J went to bed tonight without a pain pill (first time). He had a good visit with the Radiologist and the Oncologist today. Probably within the next two weeks they will do some re-evaluation on his treatment and this is what they think; He will go from the chemo/radiation combo to a concentrated chemo treatment every three weeks. I was not totally aware of the fact that the chemo these past few weeks was to help his body accept the radiation. The Oncologist says he is very pleased with the progress and does expect a full recovery (just don't know how long it will take). Good News !!!! my biopsy came back -no Arteritis------Bad News-- more checking to see what is causing my blood sed-rate to rise and what is causing the problem.....I am happy since I don't have to continue worrying about the loss of eyesight for now anyway. I had the eyes checked today and there is no problem there. Actually I did not really think so, but I became a little paranoid just thinking that if I should lose my sight, who would take care of Robert J????. Tomorrow I will go for further lab work to see if they can determine why I am fighting the anemia again after a reprieve of nearly thirty years. My doctor is very determined and I feel confident that she will find the answer. I do not react normally to routine medications for anemia so I do anticipate a bit of a struggle.I thank you all so much for your prayers and good wishes for Robert J and for me. I love you all God Bless

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (liliwings)

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:14:18 GMT

Hello Karen,
I have lit another candle for your friends RJ and Lou Ellen. I am praying for healing for him. In light and love, liliwings

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (karebear)

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:22:14 GMT

To All-

I appreciate your kind thoughts, words, and prayers as I know RJ and his wife and family do too. Gracias....

luv and hugz,Karen

RE: my dear friend RJ has lung cancer (mamaluvskids)

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:08:49 GMT

Karen, I'm sorry for your friend's illnesses. Thanks for the up-dates and I will light a candle for them both.