Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter

fordteacherguy · 02-25-2018, 01:36 AM

Ron,

My thoughts are with you and your wife, take care of each other and if we cross paths at the races ..we'll take care of you ..always....Brian

Ed Fernandez · 02-25-2018, 02:18 AM

Thoughts and prayers are all well and fine but do not change the outcome of a situation where our health is at risk. As Dan said neither him or I know you personally but It would be imperative to take his suggestion and do anything that might prolong your sharing your life with your wife. I had friends who were told that nothing could be done for them only to resort to alternative means after researching them. I wish you all the best no matter what you decide. Yogi Berra said it best "It's not over till It's over. Go out there and prove your doctors wrong for your wife's sake and yours.

Adger Smith · 02-25-2018, 01:18 PM

Thoughts and prayers are with you Ron. I walked the same path with my Mom & Dad. Mom starting in 2008 ending Aug 10, 2010 Dad 2009 and ending in Oct 20 2015. I am still not finished with the mess it leaves your personal life in.. Still no racing... It is not an easy path and when it comes to an end you will look back with no regrets and many outstanding memories. Good luck to you and may God's strength be with you on your journeys.

Carguy49 · 02-26-2018, 12:22 PM

Thanks to all who have responded so far. I have, very much, appreciated every thought, prayer and idea. We had a few family and friends stop by each day of this weekend. Some have brought food for us and given hugs and kisses to Joan (a couple for me also).

We have been dealing with this cancer issue for over 14 years. Have been through many highs and some lows. Very thankful for each day and am hoping and praying for many more.

I have personally lost 5 good friends to Cancer in the last few years. Others have had it and beat it.

GTX JOHN · 02-27-2018, 01:06 AM

Prayers sent.

We believe in the power of Prayer with all our heart!

I was diagnosed with Kidney Cancer some years ago.

The doctors were very discouraging about doing a 12 Hour
procedure on a patient with my health issues. They said I
would die on the table and that would be it.

Well here I stand today ...... with no recurrence of the Cancer for
over 5 years (Which is the critical period). In our house we believe
God is the Greatest Physician and nothing is impossible for Him.
After this life........there is a beautiful afterlife for those
who love and follow him.

I pray the Holy Spirit will be with you and comfort you on your difficult
journey!

John Irving

Darrel Goheen · 02-28-2018, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

After this life........there is a beautiful afterlife for those
who love and follow him.

The day I die will be a great graduation day!

Carguy49 · 04-01-2018, 09:33 AM

Sorry it has been so long since my last post. Joan is in the hospital at the moment for a tune up. Some minor issues need to be addressed to help her move better. The doctors are saying 3 to 5 days, so a nice break for me and the best of care for her. With her getting 24/7 care I can rest a little better.

Please continue to pray for us. We are both doing well mentally and that is VERY important. Thanks again for all the prayers and well wishes so far and keep them coming.

God has blessed us both greatly in the past few days and will continue to comfort and bless us and our loyal friends and family.

On a really cool note, we became great grandparents last Monday. A little boy 8lbs. and 13 ounces. Sorry I don't remember his name. I will have to ask the wife today, she remembers all that kind of stuff. Also, we have another one on the way in May.

Happy Easter to you all. It is because of Him we all have strength.

02-25-2018, 01:36 AM	#1
fordteacherguy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 238 Likes: 37 Liked 160 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter Ron, My thoughts are with you and your wife, take care of each other and if we cross paths at the races ..we'll take care of you ..always....Brian __________________ Brian Thompson NHRA Stock / Super Stock Class P/SA 6665 SS/MA 6665

02-25-2018, 02:18 AM	#2
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter Thoughts and prayers are all well and fine but do not change the outcome of a situation where our health is at risk. As Dan said neither him or I know you personally but It would be imperative to take his suggestion and do anything that might prolong your sharing your life with your wife. I had friends who were told that nothing could be done for them only to resort to alternative means after researching them. I wish you all the best no matter what you decide. Yogi Berra said it best "It's not over till It's over. Go out there and prove your doctors wrong for your wife's sake and yours. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

02-25-2018, 01:18 PM	#3
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter Thoughts and prayers are with you Ron. I walked the same path with my Mom & Dad. Mom starting in 2008 ending Aug 10, 2010 Dad 2009 and ending in Oct 20 2015. I am still not finished with the mess it leaves your personal life in.. Still no racing... It is not an easy path and when it comes to an end you will look back with no regrets and many outstanding memories. Good luck to you and may God's strength be with you on your journeys. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

02-26-2018, 12:22 PM	#4
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,979 Likes: 2,476 Liked 2,951 Times in 709 Posts	Re: Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter Thanks to all who have responded so far. I have, very much, appreciated every thought, prayer and idea. We had a few family and friends stop by each day of this weekend. Some have brought food for us and given hugs and kisses to Joan (a couple for me also). We have been dealing with this cancer issue for over 14 years. Have been through many highs and some lows. Very thankful for each day and am hoping and praying for many more. I have personally lost 5 good friends to Cancer in the last few years. Others have had it and beat it. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

02-27-2018, 01:06 AM	#5
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,733 Likes: 2,803 Liked 2,486 Times in 697 Posts	Re: Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter Prayers sent. We believe in the power of Prayer with all our heart! I was diagnosed with Kidney Cancer some years ago. The doctors were very discouraging about doing a 12 Hour procedure on a patient with my health issues. They said I would die on the table and that would be it. Well here I stand today ...... with no recurrence of the Cancer for over 5 years (Which is the critical period). In our house we believe God is the Greatest Physician and nothing is impossible for Him. After this life........there is a beautiful afterlife for those who love and follow him. I pray the Holy Spirit will be with you and comfort you on your difficult journey! John Irving __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock Last edited by GTX JOHN; 02-27-2018 at 01:09 AM.

04-01-2018, 09:33 AM	#7
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,979 Likes: 2,476 Liked 2,951 Times in 709 Posts	Re: Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter Sorry it has been so long since my last post. Joan is in the hospital at the moment for a tune up. Some minor issues need to be addressed to help her move better. The doctors are saying 3 to 5 days, so a nice break for me and the best of care for her. With her getting 24/7 care I can rest a little better. Please continue to pray for us. We are both doing well mentally and that is VERY important. Thanks again for all the prayers and well wishes so far and keep them coming. God has blessed us both greatly in the past few days and will continue to comfort and bless us and our loyal friends and family. On a really cool note, we became great grandparents last Monday. A little boy 8lbs. and 13 ounces. Sorry I don't remember his name. I will have to ask the wife today, she remembers all that kind of stuff. Also, we have another one on the way in May. Happy Easter to you all. It is because of Him we all have strength. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.