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MadamButterfly90		#41	[-]
Posts: 3316 (07/24/08 11:28 PM) In-a-GaGa-David-a Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	No,Dad does not get online at this time. He is feeling too weak and sick to do that. These treatments are to last until September. It is a day-to-day life we are leading with this. I wish I had news every day that I could post,but sometimes a week goes by and things are the same as they were a week ago. The treatments are to end around September 4th,then a few days later he will be tested to see how he is doing and if the treatments worked. Dad wishes he could get online,but it is just too much on him. He did tell me to thank everyone that wished him well and said that you are giving him strength. If anyone wishes to contact my Dad through his e-mail,I guarantee that I will read all the e-mails to him and I will try to reply for him. For those who do not have his e-mail address,it is..... Last Edited By: MadamButterfly90 08/03/08 10:56 AM. Edited 1 times.
NoraLou		#42	[-]
Posts: 9692 (07/24/08 11:34 PM) Rev. Nora Paperback writer Amazing Grace Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thank you so much for the update, Angie. Would you PM me with your home address? I'd like to send your dad something in the mail.
dydrmblvr		#43	[-]
Posts: 3163 (07/25/08 12:47 AM) Raspy McSqueaks MandrakeMallard soul peeps Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Angie, Please give your dad a great big hug for me. And pass it around to yourself, John, Mercedes & Chrissy, too! I haven't been around much and was very shocked and saddened to here your family has been dealt yet another blow. God Bless you all. Sending strong Monkee Love and Vibes your way! ~LuAnne
MadamButterfly90		#44	[-]
Posts: 3317 (07/25/08 9:46 AM) In-a-GaGa-David-a Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	The pm is on it's way,Nora. You are so right,LuAnne. So many bad things in such a short time. Thanks for the wishes. Sally,Dad speaks very highly of you. I do have some news that I wanted to pass on to everyone. I am not starting college in October as I had originally planned. I have decided to push it back to January so that I can be home to help out instead of going to Nashville for college.
Molly Divoon		#45	[-]
Posts: 2397 (07/25/08 2:33 PM) The Divoon Miss M nutty-buddy "not Peg" Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Ray is lucky to have a daughter who cares so much about him. Continuing best wishes and prayers for his healing from this house! He'll get some kind of homecoming here, no doubt, whenever he returns! So you tell him to take care of himself, and we look forward to seeing him again! ^^^^^^^^^^^^ My fansite: The Monkees @ FashionState.Com Can you dig it?
25or6to4		#46	[-]
Posts: 4626 (07/25/08 2:59 PM) Mr. Smarty Pants Treasure Chest Rock of Gibraltar Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thank you for all of your updates, Angie. They're appreciated. Please let your Dad know that *ALL* of us here at ML miss him very much and will welcome him back whole heartedly whenever he has the time and strength to return. Shane Keep an eye out for Public Enemies!
rvm67		#47	[-]
Posts: 3687 (07/25/08 4:56 PM) FVB Video Sleuth Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	"Dad wishes he could get online,but it is just too much on him. He did tell me to thank everyone that wished him well and said that you are giving him strength." That's great news right there! For he does know that we rally round those who are sick or hurting, here. He has done it himself, too! Ray, you know we all are lifting your wonderful spirit up. Heal and be well buddy! Rachael
NoraLou		#48	[-]
Posts: 9704 (07/25/08 5:29 PM) Rev. Nora Paperback writer Amazing Grace Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Angie, I'm just about to pop a postcard in the mail to your house. I think you and your dad will like it;)
MadamButterfly90		#49	[-]
Posts: 3319 (07/25/08 5:50 PM) In-a-GaGa-David-a Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Molly,thanks. Family is an unbreakable bond to us,as I know it is to all of you here in ML. Shane,Dad's been listening to all those Chicago CDs from you and wanted to thank you again. You're right,Rachael. Even through this,Dad's spirits are still high and he's very positive,as are we all. I'm glad you got my pm,Nora. I didn't know if it sent right,'cause "Cannot Find Server" came on when I hit "Send".
LittleMetalBottletops		#50	[-]
Posts: 3118 (07/25/08 6:52 PM) Mistress of the Marathon Mod Squad Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks so much for the update, Angie! I'm sorry to hear that the treatments are wearing your dad down so much, but am glad to know that he's in good spirits and feeling positive about things. A positive attitude is so important to the healing process! Please let us know if there's anything else we here at ML can do to help out in the "strength" department. Angie, you are truly a wonderful daughter to stay home to help out this Fall, and I know that your help and presence at home will be greatly appreciated! Hang in there, kiddo. We're all rooting for all of you!
MadamButterfly90		#51	[-]
Posts: 3320 (07/25/08 7:28 PM) In-a-GaGa-David-a Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	to you all.
marnweb		#52	[-]
Posts: 343 (07/27/08 11:48 AM) Globetrotter Cravin' Kasem Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks, Angie, for the update. Keeping your Dad in my prayers.
rvm67		#53	[-]
Posts: 3704 (07/27/08 6:29 PM) FVB Video Sleuth Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	What's happening with your brother these days? Rachael
ScreenGemsStage7		#54	[-]
Posts: 477 (07/27/08 6:42 PM) Gem Finder Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Angie, I'm so sorry to hear this. I don't get the chance to get over to these other threads much, and I didn't know. Tell your dad I am praying for him and your family to get through this. Your faith and your family & friends will help in the trying weeks ahead. My mom is a 20 year, two time, cancer survivor. Both times it was caught early. As the caregiver, I also know how much stress the loved one's illness can put on you. Be sure to take care of yourself, too. to you, Ray, and to your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
rvm67		#55	[-]
Posts: 3708 (07/27/08 6:48 PM) FVB Video Sleuth Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Yes it is a lot of stress on all concerned...it's like that's the only thing there is to do - help them get better, and deal with them through it! You take a few little breaks Angie, get a little rest now and then. I sure do hope Ray is reading this - he's got all of us wishing him well! That's got to be giving him the energy to get stronger. Rachael
cindycinnamon		#56	[-]
Posts: 6154 (07/27/08 8:06 PM) Animation Guru Lucky Duck A Friend Indeed Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thank you Angie for the updates and such. I will continue to have your dad and the rest of your family in my prayers (as I do every night). Here is the prayer I say for your dad- Lord, look upon Ray with eyes of mercy, may your healing hand rest upon him, may your lifegiving powers flow into every cell of his body and into the depths of his soul, cleansing, purifying, restoring him to wholeness and strength for service in your Kingdom. Amen. (((HUGS)))
MadamButterfly90		#57	[-]
Posts: 3323 (07/28/08 2:02 AM) In-a-GaGa-David-a Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	That is so beautiful,Cindy. Thank you so much for sharing those words. My brother is getting ready to start college in a few weeks,between that and helping out here at home. The college he's going to is only 10 minutes away.
rvm67		#58	[-]
Posts: 3712 (07/28/08 3:10 PM) FVB Video Sleuth Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Good, then that means he is around the house too. I can just imagine you 2 are trying to make your dad as comfortable as possible. Throughout Ray's posts, your whole family sounds very close, and that is a good thing in today's world! Tell your mom I am thinking of her and wishing her all the best. Rachael
dydrmblvr		#59	[-]
Posts: 3177 (07/29/08 12:51 AM) Raspy McSqueaks MandrakeMallard soul peeps Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Angie, I'm sorry to hear that you have to put your college plans on hold, but I am so proud of you for your decision to do so. With John being so close at his college and both of you able to be around the house, I'm sure that takes some stress off your mom and younger sister. I know your family is very close. Since I've been at ML, I've been amazed at what a doting father Ray is. The love he has for your family, the values you've learned from your dad and mom are now coming back to them ten-fold as you all face this latest crisis together. God Bless you all. May the strength of your love and the love of your friends help you through to the other side. I know it will. Ray, if you feel well enough to read this: I love you brother. Hang in there. {{{HUGS}}} to all. To Cindy, that is a beautiful prayer. You wouldn't mind if I too incorporated it into my prayers for Ray and his family? ~LuAnne
MadamButterfly90		#60	[-]
Posts: 3325 (07/29/08 10:19 AM) In-a-GaGa-David-a Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	LuAnne,you are right. Family comes first. It has been a long morning. Today was a treatment at the hospital. Dad is always really tired afterwards. To set the record straight,Dad is not having chemotherapy done. The treatments are with radiation,but not that. Rachael,my Mom has recently been put on heart/blood pressure medication. She's under alot of stress,at home and alot at work,too. Nora,we got your postcard yesterday and it was so sweet. We thank you for the great words.