I am so happy you chose to fight this.And now have a chance to complete your life.
Live well,fight hard & count your blessings!
(Just Believe)
My thoughts and prayers are with you! s

I am glad to hear that you decided that you want to fight, to fight for your life with whatever means are available. To fight is not easy and sometimes is the much harder road, but now you have possibilities. Don't give up hope....HOPE is a powerful thing!!!!

I am being moved to a VA hospital down state tomorrow.
I dont know which yet. There are two with cancer treatment centers.
I guess I will know when I need to know.
As the VA is helping to pay part of my bills. (i have no insurance)
....I am at their mercy.
My prognosis.....well....
as I always say.....
Life is all about perspective.
The bone metastis has already slowed without the source in me.
This is a good thing.
However it cannot be reversed. It can be slowed, maybe stopped, but that damage is done.
Pelvis, thighs and some spine.
The effected portion of the lung is removed.
The small remainder of cancer in prostate can be handled.
Heavy chemo and radation and much time.
I Have A Good Chance To LIVE!!
what that will be like.....only time will tell.
I am told that the metastis will eventually cripple me as it makes the bones very brittle.
However, they have already had me up walking, but only with two escorts and only enough to prevent the stiffness.
Sooo....My Future???
I look forward to a difficult fight, a wheelchair, permanent retirement, fixed income and dept beyond my wildest inagination.
So small wonder noone would want to be involved in that. I understand.

But....

I look forward to living!!!!

My perspective...........

I'm Alive!!!!!

If God has seen fit to bring me this far.....I refuse to believe that I cannot make it the rest of the way tru.
If I have anything to do with it....I WILL survive this and I WILL walk!!

Thank You God,
and Thank You My Friends!!

Hmmmm.

Thank you for sharing this experience with us. I guess one doesn't know what they would do until they face it.

I have thought about it and believe I wouldn't do anything. But to be truthful, I don't know. Now seeing you fight this I can say that I probably wont know until I do face it if its in my path. But at some point, we all will face our mortality in some way.

Life is valuable. Look how many people you are touching in this challenge. Some have been virtual friends for years and some, like me barely have met you.

I have a feeling the good Lord is going to bless many more people alone the way.

Gar, Don't be afraid or too proud to lean on friends. Let us know of any needs you have. You maybe surprised how those needs get met and what blessings come through asking.

God bless you.

Ghost,

Glad to hear you are hanging in there. Everyone is in your corner and you just do what you have to do.

I hear your concerns and glad to address them if you want to talk. In a nutshell it is going to all work out so just focus on healing and getting your groove back.

I am actually glad you are includeing the VA benifits you earned in your rehab. For all the crapola I really believe you are going to the best place for you in recovering there because "they get it" without all the BS and I think you will be happy with that choice over all. Screw the bills that will all work itself out.

Ok get your rest and lol "Keep on truckin".

I will be away for several weeks.
Due to complications from my previous desire to....text,
I am not being allowed to take my phone or my laptop.

I just wanted to Thank You all again.
Your words and concern mean the world to me!

We'll be waiting on you, get at us when you can :-)

I have this feeling that a lot of people are going to struggle with Ghost having to focus on what is but I have faith in the Mingle family getting through this so going to keep all of you in Good thoughts and encourage you to give yourself some time to adjust to this.

Tell em [the hospital staff] that "This isn't school, goddamnit. You should at least allow me my phone!". And then demand to see the head of office, and kick up a big storm. Only kidding. I know you'd never really do anything like that. This will take time. Hope you feel better than yesterday. I'm good at waiting. One has patience. There is battery life in me yet. Here's a toast to good health [hip hip hooray!] ;) :cheers:

I feel like a child!!
Doctor just came in and read me the riot act about behavior and doing what Im told.
after much protest from my family, and apparently negotiation from my
doctors,
I am goin.......Home!!!!!
The VA has agreed to a home nurse and therapy and to allow me my treatments here.
No driving, no walking without therapist, no junk food....blah blah blah.....LOL
I wasnt expecting this, didnt know it was an option.
It was either this, which doctors think is too soon, or go to springfield. Thats a couple hundred miles from home.
Never been one to behave, especially when told too, but I guess I'd better keep it all in....check!!!!!


told it is ultimately my decision!!
27 don't's, 12 do's.....WTH.....lol
Im discharged,I'm goin home
Catch me later!!!!!

So happy to hear this Gar. Me and intercessory prayer are hounding the throne room for you.

I am completely overwhelmed.
My Brother is an Amazing Human being!!!!!!
I returned home to find two of my closest friends waiting.
They have built a ramp for me to the garage.
My brothers church bought me a sport chair wheelchair.
I cannot use it until my staples are out n stitches are healed.
My room has been rearrainged to make everything easily accessable.
I am in complete .....AWE!!!
Sooo many cards....
He told me the doctors were against this, but he knew yesterday.
He told them I would choose to go home.
Im blown Away!!!!!
A week ago I had no clue what I was doing.
Now I see clearly, I made some good decisions.
all......but one.
I'm in a good Place!!!!!

Fabulous news!! Keep up the good fight!

My dear friend, I just got home from a weekend mingle meet with some dear friends from here... This is the first thread I went to. I so wanted to see how you was doing.

I'm happy for the choice you have made to fight this thing. I'm not really sure what I would do if it was me, unless we face the situation we never know..

It is better to go through life leaving the what if's behind...Fight the fight for you but never leave those out that wish to help you along the way with your fight...

Hi ghost, wanted to stop by and see how your doing. Nice that you have family and friends around and of course you have a lot of pals here who are praying.

be cool, get rest

I'm still praying for you Ghostrider!

Many prayers are lifted up for you. And that will continue. Glad to see you have family around you.

Now I'm crying ,
you got my prayers and my love .

Glad you are fighting and winning!

I am so happy that things are lookin up for you, and that you are loved.


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