Post by: Doc Nock on November 23, 2020, 03:00:42 PM
I had a physical in late September in 2019 I think and the PSA had risen to 5.5
I got 'referred' to a UROLOGIst here but it took a month and by then it was over 9.X IIRC
So they recommended I do a biopsy at the same time I saw the Doc...that wasn't pleasant to prep for but I got thru it...
he did a BUNCH of stabs with that gizmo and it came back as cancer: aggressive type of 8 on a 10 pt Gleason scale...
Slow forward to a Scan in December on which I heard NOTHING till early January after another type scan
(cause the Doc's kids were outa school so he'd shut down his practice) and then in January I got a call that all was clear, but that proved to be false as not enough cells had "escaped to show" a mass then yet but it was LATE January till I started the first of 39 radiation treatments... In that ensuing time I had to have 4 GOLD pellets inserted in the prostate to guide the radiation...
So my first PSA went down, then a few months later it jacked back up telling them that there were cells that had escaped (metastasized) into T-7 of my spine...
They put me on 2 medications once a day (proscar and Casodes) which I later learned were hormone therapy designed to alter my testosterone levels which feed the prostate cancer cells...
Then the PSA went down again on those meds but some couple months later shot up higher then ever so the UROLOGIST switched me to Xtandi oral meds and Lupron shots in the butt...
The PSA has been down 2 times in a row uner 0.xx...which they say is good, but I've had other issues
Turns out, they re-did two scans the bone CT and first time LYmph CT in a year.
I get a call today that the mass is still growing...!!!
They're referring me to a real ONCOLOGIST, not the radiology/ oncologist, and I'm waiting on a call back...
Thanks for all the prayers guys... I keep saying, "God's will be done" so we'll see...que serra right? :)
Post by: darktater on November 23, 2020, 03:37:03 PM
Post by: Pine on November 23, 2020, 05:33:08 PM
Post by: Doc Nock on November 23, 2020, 05:38:31 PM
All prayers are appreciated, you bet! But,... God's will Will BE Done...
Post by: Captain*Kirk on November 24, 2020, 10:49:43 AM
Post by: goingoldskool on November 24, 2020, 08:41:33 PM
Post by: Danny Rowan on November 27, 2020, 09:15:25 AM
Post by: Doc Nock on November 27, 2020, 09:35:26 AM
Being another week of closures for a HOLIDAY, I've heard nothing on an appointment with a REAL cancer doc, but I say and now must LIVE, that God's Got THIS!....
Or just shut up! Either way, please know that I truly do appreciate the prayers and support...
Stay well
Post by: Lowrider on November 29, 2020, 11:24:19 PM
Post by: Doc Nock on November 29, 2020, 11:30:39 PM
I'll head out toward the URO doc's tomorrow and stop by there to see if they ever touched basewith the newer Cancer Doc or not...And also try to find out if the "growing cancer" results were from the Lymph or Spine CTs
Post by: hawkeye n pa on December 04, 2020, 05:37:02 PM
Post by: Doc Nock on December 04, 2020, 05:54:49 PM
I called the Uro doc's office and left message I was NOT pleased that in 7 days they could not get me a Referral to the REAL CAncer doc...
Guess what... the next day it snowed here and I got a local call and it was this cancer doc... They'd just gotten a call the day before after I bitched in a voice mail, and they had some cancellations for that Day due to the "snow" (roads had nothing)...so I grabbed it...
Turned out this cancer doc is named Patel from India... Between his accent and a mask, I'm not sure what wa s shared but I left with an new appt for 12/ 15 and they drew more blood...
He gave me copies of the two scan reports (not that I could make sense of it all) but the one thing he went over is that the cancer has spread, from T-7 to now T-11 & T-12.
He wants me to continue on the Xtandi oral meds for now and the Lupron shot later this month. he did promise that when he runs outa options he'll be sure to let me know
In God's hands... prayers always appreciated!
Post by: Captain*Kirk on December 07, 2020, 02:30:57 PM
Post by: BenAwhile on December 07, 2020, 03:16:21 PM
Lord, do a bigger miracle and restore Doc's health. I believe that You ain't done with him here on earth yet, and have even greater things in store for him to do in the coming days, proclaiming Your healing and encouraging others. Thank you, Lord.
Post by: Doc Nock on December 07, 2020, 03:21:05 PM
BAW, that's a beautiful sentiment...
I ain't nothing special--- just here trying to pay if forward for all those times when people no long on TG held my head above water during some tough times before...
Post by: olddogrib on January 10, 2021, 04:12:18 PM
Thanks for the update, I rarely come here except to check on your status....you're not forgotten. My health issues pale in comparison to yours, but I share your frustration with specialists. My family physician of more years than I remember retired in early July of this year. I say him one last time in late June and was pronounced "healthy as a horse"! By mid-July I felt bad... really bad. I have to wear an N95 mask all day where I work due to tobacco dust. Went in to work on a Monday and couldn't breathe through one. Toughed it out that week with one of the crappy, blue paper things but they do nothing for heavy dust and felt worse every day. I tried to find a doctor to see me in the same group to no avail...they all said the earliest they could see me would be 2021! I'd have sooner found a teacher wanting to go back to school, lol. By the end of July I was experiencing shortness of breath and complete exhaustion. I was certain I had COVID because by that time any symptom you could have was a COVID symptom. I voluntarily went for a swab and waited 10 days on the result...negative. I didn't believe it. I went to the Red Cross and donated blood to get a COVID antibody test, because no doctor would order one without seeing me first...which would be 2021. It came back negative also....I didn't believe that either. The Red Cross told me that they were thankful I'd come in because they were in dire need of COVID antibody positive donations and they hadn't had the first one. This was the end of July, does anybody really believe that in five months no asymptomatic person had wandered in to give a donation that was antibody positive? I don't! By the end of August my new doctor's nurse practitioner felt sorry enough to take a look at me. After a 10 min. EKG she pronounced "I know why you feel bad, you haven't had COVID, your heart's in AFIB and likely has been for 2 months". I got sent straight to the ER where they did an chest X-ray, CT scan, lots of bloodwork and assigned me a cardiologist who, surprise, surprise...saw me within a couple weeks and scheduled me for a cardioversion (jumper cables) in early Sept. It was successful getting my heart back in rhythm, but I continued to have intermittent chest pain until mid December. Dumb me reasoned that as long as it had been out of rhythm it was probably just building up strength after getting back in rhythm. Fast forward to mid Dec. when I woke up on a Sat. AM up at my "happy hunting grounds" and the chest pain was a bit more severs and didn't go away. By the time I got home from the 2 hr. drive both arms were numb and my fingers tingling like my hands were asleep. Even I know that's not a good sign. I called my cardiologist's group certain that they had a weekend walk-in clinic. My orthopedist's group (same provider) has a weekend walk-in clinic. Heart docs...naaaahhhhh. I did get to talk on the phone to a nurse who sent me straight to the ER. All the blood work and EKG came back fine. The ER doc said my chest X-ray showed a "nodule" on my left lung that was likely the source of my discomfort(wondered why it was a no-show in August). He said I needed to have a CT scan ASAP. All of a sudden my new doc has time to see me, mainly because he can't order the CT scan unless he does. Both him and my cardiologist agreed if I had a malignant lung tumor it wouldn't be causing my chest pain and the ER doc was full of it. Had the first follow-up with my cardiologist who happened to ask me if his partner who did the "jumpstart" in Sept. mentioned that my heart was "borderline weak". "Duh, not unless I was still under and missed it!" So in Dec. on top of all the ER tests I had a CT scan which showed my lungs to be completely clear (no nodule..where did it go?). But it did show "heavy atherosclerotic calcification" (fancy name for plaque) of the coronary arteries. This prompted my cardiologist to order an Echocardiogram which showed I have low normal systolic function and a couple of leaky valves. I had a 3 hr. nuclear stress test Fri. that I haven't heard back from yet. So I'm about where you are Doc, I've cut back on the bacon and the butter and God's will be done!
Brother in Christ,
Richard
Post by: Doc Nock on January 10, 2021, 04:37:30 PM
I sent you an email...that's a hellish tale... Seems that all manner of what we grew to accept and expect is now kaput... especially in health care!
:( :dunno: :scared:
Post by: Sam McMichael on January 10, 2021, 07:54:20 PM
Post by: hawkeye n pa on January 10, 2021, 08:00:15 PM
Post by: Lowrider on January 11, 2021, 11:19:56 AM
Post by: Doc Nock on January 11, 2021, 11:25:38 AM
you've surely had a go around of it these past months...
At least you have a wife to help rub some stuff on that helps...
That's also a double edged sword, I'm sure... :dunno:
Alas, Docs that won't/ Can't fess up leave me somewhat "chilled"... I like honesty and FACTS which are sorely missing in today's world...
Post by: Lowrider on January 11, 2021, 03:59:10 PM
Post by: Doc Nock on January 11, 2021, 04:02:25 PM
"Even Death is God's perfect healing..."
Post by: rastaman on January 19, 2021, 10:28:42 AM
Post by: Doc Nock on February 09, 2021, 08:21:46 PM
I don't like to post too quickly on top another and cover up their reply, but while I appreciate your sentements a LOT! I truly doubt I am anything special in the "FAITH" department, but thank you for the thought...
It's a LOT easier to profess this stuff then it is to LIVE it day to day....
Things are moving at a snail's pace with input and treatments but the cancer is growing like wildfire... Se le Vie,eh?
Post by: Captain*Kirk on February 16, 2021, 11:14:01 PM
Post by: hawkeye n pa on February 17, 2021, 05:01:48 PM
Post by: Doc Nock on February 17, 2021, 05:07:56 PM
I do so much appreciate the prayers
Whatever will be, will be with or without me agreeing.... :coffee:
Post by: ssoden on February 19, 2021, 03:57:55 PM
:pray:
Post by: Sam McMichael on February 20, 2021, 03:09:20 PM
Post by: Doc Nock on February 20, 2021, 03:27:54 PM
Doc, you say that there is nothing special about your faith, but I disagree just a bit. To me, what makes your faith special is your willingness to share it. I have read so many times where you strongly stated where your faith lies, but you have never tried to push your beliefs off on others. I like that. This is how you feel, and others can share it if they so choose. It is a good example to us all. I may not be able to express this very well, but your faith sets a great example for others.
That,Sam, warms the cockles of me heart...so did yours Steve, Thank you both... :wavey:
I had 2 scans done Friday a bone last and a Lymph first with contrast prior (had to drink some glup) and this week lying flat raises unholy hell with my right hip, upper thigh...dunno if cancer or advancing arthritis but since yesterday when it went off scale it's continued to hurt lots... Been using heat to try to subdue it some
I have a Doc Appt Monday and perhaps will learn something...As to the root cause but my body doesn't like pain meds or other medication and reacts/ rejects most... so this could get interesting....
I Totally DISLIKE anyone trying to shove ANY belief system down my throat, so it means a lot to read you fine words Sam...Thank you... :pray:
Post by: 4dogs on March 25, 2021, 09:13:28 AM
Post by: Doc Nock on March 25, 2021, 10:48:08 AM
I had a good reply going and something went hooey and it disappeared...
long story short, pain is increasing daily..but I am still being blessed! :thumbsup:
Cancer Doc wants me to consider an alternative that involved radioactive IV to kill the bone cancer... I have been given a lot of literature but studied it and have questions...
Can't see her till 31st to get answers and it involves monthly trips to Knoxville, 90 minutes west of here via expressway... I barely trust myself to drive local, but lady from church said she'd find me a ride...
That's ONE blessing...
I was going to pay my neighbor lady's Foster child (5 yr old) to pick up sticks so I could TRY to mow... Lo and behold, the neighbor man mowed his yard and then hit mine...
Blessing #2!
So amidst this crap, there are good things--- just way more pain then I'd hoped for... :dunno:
Post by: 4dogs on March 25, 2021, 11:18:34 AM
Post by: Doc Nock on March 25, 2021, 12:53:32 PM
I surely do appreciate the sentiments...I DO, but CO is a good hoof and I only have 2 or so know associates... One is 87 and due for hip replacement...the other is the young couple moved next door...and there is a 'Gatekeeper" lady at church..
prayers always help... I can assure you, I'd welcome your visit as I don't get much in the way of company...
When the Lord wants me he knows where I live...
Post by: goingoldskool on March 25, 2021, 08:53:44 PM
Post by: Doc Nock on March 28, 2021, 11:57:11 AM
Got a call they wanted to push my Wed appt forward to Tuesday...which I gladly accepted...
Just getting way harder to do normal hygiene then I expected...
Rather just wake up dead sometime then deal with all this hooey
Post by: stillhunter on March 30, 2021, 07:43:03 AM
Post by: Doc Nock on March 30, 2021, 09:06:08 AM
My prayer for you today is Ephesians 3:14-21. God's blessing for your appt. today.
Thank you, Doug...looked it up and read it...that is beautiful...
I don't mean to be sacrilegious, but I'm telling the Doc this Am if I Have to live in this much pain, fatigue, etc, then I think I'm ready to go whenever called
Post by: Paul/KS on March 30, 2021, 10:18:29 AM
Sorry to read that things have gotten worse Doc.
I wish I could do better than some platitude like "Hang in there" but I don't have the words...
All the Best.
Post by: Doc Nock on March 31, 2021, 12:37:27 PM
Don't fret it... I"m hanging thru Grit Teeth! :banghead:
Post by: Killdeer on April 05, 2021, 09:49:47 PM
I took care of my mom when she had bone cancer.
I wish we lived closer together.
Is there a way that I can help?
Post by: Doc Nock on April 06, 2021, 10:47:05 AM
Thank you!!! :thumbsup:
Post by: BenAwhile on April 06, 2021, 06:16:16 PM
Bob
Post by: Doc Nock on April 06, 2021, 06:26:35 PM
Those are powerful and meaningful words, and I thank you dearly for them...
I keep hoping I MIGHT find some medication that will just knock the edge off the pain enough I can function...
Not the most hopeful in that dept here, but I have to keep gritting my teeth
Post by: Keefer on April 14, 2021, 05:44:34 AM
Keefers
Post by: Doc Nock on April 16, 2021, 12:01:19 PM
news wasn't so great yesterday... may be some more complications...So far their pain meds ain't done nuttin
Post by: 1/4 away on April 21, 2021, 03:03:32 PM
Saint Peregrine, you are honored as the patron of all cancers. You are known as the wonder worker. You suffered from cancer and with your strong devotion to God were cured. Deliver Doc Nock from the cancer that afflicts his body. I askfor your most needed intervention before God to save him and cure him so that he may live to spread God’s glory. If needed, I ask O glorious saint, for a miracle. Amen.
Post by: Keefer on April 22, 2021, 06:13:40 AM
As I have said before you have Always been a somewhat Patriarch or Mentor in how we as believers in Christ Jesus are to Pray for one another when We face struggles we go through on this side of Heaven.
You are no doubt have been there for me and my family and everyone who comes to seek a Prayer Warrior who will lift them up daily .
As Fred has just asked for a Miracle cure for cancer to be removed we need to Trust it’s Gods plan on what He will do rather it be a cure or as you would say If it’s His Will .
I pray daily God keeps you here on earth a bit longer but from our text yesterday you were at the end of any help from the Dr’s treatment plans and your pain is getting unbearable at times to a constant pain .
Those words you said they spoke were “Hospice” and that is a word no person ever wants to hear coming from the Dr.
I felt a Pierce in my heart when you told me that and I probably shouldn’t share that but you need our prayers that God performs a Miracle and if not His Will be done.
As I told you before You Doc have Always been the top leader here and always here at the front door waiting to wrap your arms around one in need of prayer and now you need our arms wrapped around you now brother.
Your most famous saying I’ll hold dear to my heart always and that saying many here have read “Keep the Son in your eyes”....
That is the focus we all need to always remember especially when we are in the valley of darkness.
Through your testimony I know you know Christ Jesus and I pray that day He lifts you up and carries you so gently home and you will then be pain free.
My family and I will never forget you for being there to email me back and forth through our adoption journey with all 3 of our daughters .
I believe that started a long friendship here even though I never met you in person here .
I know one day we will meet and get to introduce ourselves to each other in heaven.
You are “Loved” by many Doc and it hurts to have to ever say Goodbye and my Dad God rest his soul would always say “So long” .
I like your words even more my friend and brother “Keep The Son In Your Eyes” ....
God please I ask can we keep this man here a bit more but “If “ Doc Nock “ is ready to go home please make him very comfortable and let him know he has folks who Love and care for him.
:pray: Your friend in Jesus Doc,
Keefers <‘)))><
Post by: 4dogs on April 22, 2021, 08:56:36 AM
Post by: Doc Nock on April 22, 2021, 06:27:28 PM
i won't type as much as you two cause it hurts to have my hands out to type..
I am deeply touched by your combined words... I know I never read of a need that I don't bow my head and ask God's help... Alas I sense some are way more daily FAITHFUL prayer warriors then I...
I appreciate the sentiments and hope God sees me as you do... :):)
Peace brothers... It's been all sorts of hard of late, for sure... but I sense others have it harder... :(:( :dunno:
Post by: BenAwhile on April 23, 2021, 02:54:50 AM
Bob
Post by: Doc Nock on April 23, 2021, 10:07:18 AM
:)
Don't think I"ll e worrying much about accuracy... :goldtooth:
Post by: olddogrib on April 24, 2021, 06:09:31 PM
Post by: Doc Nock on April 24, 2021, 08:29:54 PM
:saywhat:
Post by: Al Dente on April 25, 2021, 08:12:52 AM
Saint Pio, grant an intersession for our brother and heal him, make him well, let him live to continue on the righteous path of our Lord.
I hope for you to stay strong, and vigilant in your faith. May God bless you and hear our prayers for a miracle.
Post by: Doc Nock on April 25, 2021, 10:05:57 AM
Post by: Lowrider on April 25, 2021, 05:57:09 PM
Post by: Doc Nock on April 25, 2021, 08:10:16 PM
That is a fine fine comparison you drew that I doubt I deserve... but Thanks!!
:thumbsup:
Post by: Keefer on April 26, 2021, 06:35:01 AM
Wish I could do more but just know we care about ya and I got several here in Maryland with your name on their daily Prayer lists and one is the Lady I told you about here and other is the Pastor friend named Otis at The BBTC that has a Sunday service before everyone leaves to head home. They also are “Prayer Warriors” who are lifting you up daily .They ask how is Doc and I report what I know . Keep the Son in your Eyes Doc.
May God Bless you with some relief I pray.
Keefers <‘)))><
Post by: stillhunter on April 26, 2021, 08:21:50 AM
Post by: lunatic11 on April 26, 2021, 08:54:27 AM
Post by: Doc Nock on April 26, 2021, 11:52:27 AM
Got a call into cancer doc since 8am but no call back...
so much pain in chest over heart I am not willint to risk going in their tomorrow... I"ll tell him what he needs to know when he calls
Post by: Keefer on April 27, 2021, 04:56:57 PM
Did you get through to your Cancer Dr. today or has he returned your call?
I know yesterday you had to be hurting pretty bad with pain and I sent a text and in it I said don’t text or respond back if you are really feeling weak my friend.
I guess I speak for All of us here when I ask “Do you have Anyone “ to check on you in your family or is there any friends and neighbors to come over to check on you?
Praying is something I continue to do but I’m concerned that you may be all alone by yourself.
I appreciate you being my friend and If God calls you home I will have a Big hole in my heart brother.
I feel like the last few texts have been somewhat of a Goodbye and I never got to shoot a round with you or even met you but you have been a Big brother so to speak.
I remember All the stuff you went through with your Dad before he was called home and all the Dr. visits and healthcare problems.
I surely hope you don’t wind up in a nursing home and when you announced Hospice I have been checking daily wondering Is this my last post or text with Doc?
How will I know If God came and carried you home?
Man Doc I’m going to miss you and not getting a email of a joke or something you know that I would enjoy will leave a big void as I reflect back on you.
Will you be missed and does anyone care you may ask ?
That answer is “Yes” I’ll miss you and it hurts me to type this here Doc.
I’m praying to our Father His Will be done and If His Will is to send Jesus to carry you home that you will be Pain free and go home peacefully while you rest.
If His plan is to keep you here a bit longer I pray a cure will come quickly to manage your pain you are in and that cancer is gone .
As for now just continue to “Keep the Son in your eyes” Doc.
A friend forever and beyond this life and one day we All get to look back and say “No more pain or misery”
God bless you Doc.
Keefer’s <‘)))><
Post by: Keefer on April 27, 2021, 05:00:11 PM
Post by: Al Dente on April 27, 2021, 05:38:23 PM
Post by: hawkeye n pa on April 27, 2021, 07:51:02 PM
Post by: Lowrider on April 27, 2021, 11:54:45 PM
Post by: 1/4 away on April 28, 2021, 08:33:03 AM
Post by: Keefer on April 28, 2021, 10:25:38 AM
I waited for a response but nothing for maybe 20 minutes or so then my phone goes off and it was Doc.
He couldn’t text much with so much pain but Sounded to me Hospice is all set up or stepping in or possibly will be soon.
Then another text a bit later and he has someone who will let us know If he saw the Son in his eyes and he went home.
That was a big relief knowing he can respond but honestly I was worried he had gone without saying So long to us all.
I did some digging around and Doc has been a Prayer Warrior here since July 30th 2004 and that is 17 years .
I want to give Doc an applause for a job well done as one of the very first to start this group and a Big Thank you Doc. :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Post by: Doc Nock on April 28, 2021, 11:06:04 AM
time flies when you're having fun
I am again waiting on a hopsice worker... one to clean me up, one to chat me up :(
if my old compatriot follows thru he'll log in as me and post I am gone...otherwise... I'm sorry but not much else I can do :dunno:
Post by: Paul/KS on April 28, 2021, 12:19:29 PM
Not "glad" to hear that you will be getting the needed care but it is good to know that someone will be taking care of you there. As always you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vaya con Dios
Post by: Keefer on April 28, 2021, 02:39:28 PM
I am sure that took a lot out of you to post and that makes us feel better knowing someone is checking and keeping an eye on you while you are fighting daily to just “Breathe “
Prayers continue my friend ..... :pray:
Post by: Captain*Kirk on April 28, 2021, 04:07:57 PM
Post by: Keefer on April 29, 2021, 05:55:51 PM
I had an inspection on the apartment with the lady I told you about at work that is praying for you .
We talked about you and she was in tears as I filled her in on your condition.
On her side table by her chair was a prayer list and she has shared your name with many other prayer Warriors who have you on it as well.
Believe me folks all the way up here in Md. are praying daily for you and don’t even know you but are on their knees and lifting you up “Daily”.
I shared with her about your most famous saying and she has it written down “Keep the Son in your Eyes” she really love how you word it and what a great testimony on your part to those who come here and see that .
Rest well my friend but I feel I needed to share that with you today.
Keefer’s <‘)))><
Post by: Al Dente on April 29, 2021, 07:41:22 PM
Post by: amicus on April 30, 2021, 05:08:24 PM
If there is anyone more deserving here of our prayers, I do not know who. Prayers for a miracle, prayers for strength, prayers for comfort, prayers for solace, prayers for relief, prayers for just a really good guy who never deserved this! With you all the way Doc.
X2
Very sorry to hear about your pain. I don't have anything to say that would make you feel better. I sure am glad we talked and got to know each other.
Gilbert
Post by: stillhunter on May 02, 2021, 06:52:20 AM
Post by: Keefer on May 02, 2021, 08:36:19 AM
I’m not going into the complications he had but it was serious enough that he needs hospice there 24/7 ....Please lord hear our prayers for Doc Nock.... :pray:
Post by: Lowrider on May 02, 2021, 01:11:50 PM
Post by: Al Dente on May 02, 2021, 02:59:15 PM
Post by: ssoden on May 04, 2021, 12:41:21 PM
Friend, take Jesus's hand. He is there to help and to take your burdens.
God Bless
Steve
Post by: Keefer on May 06, 2021, 06:14:51 AM
It Has gotten very bad for Doc and I know he had a fall in the bathroom either on Thursday or Friday and he text me that so I responded Saturday when I saw the text but not sure he got to read that message Where I replied to him or the one I sent yesterday.
Last he mentioned was Hospice and his legal things were being taken care of last Friday.
Not sure that has happened yet due to the fall but I take it as a farewell to All.
I haven’t seen where he might of visited here since last week but I’m praying for a miracle.
A void will be left in everyone’s heart and as Doc would tell everyone referring to God” His will be done” and “Keep the Son in your Eyes”....I absolutely love how he would close with that .
To me that was Docs way of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Doc we all Love you Brother and we already are missing you brother.
God bless you my friend ...
Keefers <‘)))><
Post by: 4dogs on May 06, 2021, 08:56:30 AM
Post by: Al Dente on May 06, 2021, 05:09:27 PM
Post by: stillhunter on May 07, 2021, 06:36:16 AM
Post by: hawkeye n pa on May 07, 2021, 11:19:15 AM
Also thanks for the updates.
Post by: Jim Stewart on May 08, 2021, 12:51:04 AM
Post by: stillhunter on May 09, 2021, 07:13:25 AM
Post by: 1/4 away on May 09, 2021, 08:55:43 AM
Post by: Keefer on May 09, 2021, 09:22:44 AM
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Post by: Lowrider on May 09, 2021, 09:27:48 AM
Post by: Al Dente on May 09, 2021, 09:57:17 AM
Post by: 4dogs on May 09, 2021, 12:52:50 PM
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Post by: Scott E. Thomas on May 10, 2021, 02:45:46 AM
Post by: Keefer on May 10, 2021, 04:44:17 AM
I appreciate you calling him twice to check up on him because that fall he took last week and Doc mentioning Hospice had us very worried .
Please let Doc know we are praying daily for him for some pain relief and we miss his presence here on the Prayer forum if you talk with him again.
May God grant Doc a miracle and remove all traces of the cancer and heal his body.
In Jesus name I pray.
Keefers
Post by: Captain*Kirk on May 10, 2021, 10:30:51 AM
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Post by: Keefer on May 10, 2021, 12:12:24 PM
That is great to see . I take it these were from BBTC which is this week actually starting Wednesday folks can drive in and camp.
Unfortunately I’m working but might try to make one day but no promises .
Glad to see Doc and Bernie in those pics.
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Post by: Killdeer on May 10, 2021, 08:38:40 PM
I don’t even make them at home. One of my favorites, though. Still remember the first one I ever bit. I could eat a whole one!
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Post by: Lowrider on May 10, 2021, 10:07:21 PM
Post by: Killdeer on May 11, 2021, 03:53:25 PM
Doc brought it for me. I had broken my leg, and he had this wheel chair which he brought, to help me get around the shoot better. He printed up a sign to reserve a parking space for me.
That’s Doc.
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Post by: Keefer on May 12, 2021, 04:28:30 AM
Post by: Captain*Kirk on May 12, 2021, 03:21:59 PM
Post by: Rob DiStefano on May 14, 2021, 03:45:35 PM
Within the last week, Dave's condition has worsened to the point of almost immobility. Today, with the help of his Pastor, who drove down from PA, he was hospitalized and now made as comfortable as possible with pain meds.
Dave could surely use our prayers.
Post by: Captain*Kirk on May 14, 2021, 03:55:41 PM
Post by: 4dogs on May 14, 2021, 04:18:46 PM
Post by: Jim Stewart on May 14, 2021, 05:02:56 PM
Post by: Keefer on May 14, 2021, 05:16:57 PM
Thank you so much for the update. My heart is racing right now knowing all Docs been through and He is on my mind about every second wondering how he is doing.
He is in good hands and I pray he is as comfortable as possible with the meds.
Jesus we pray your light shines brightly on Doc and May he know we Love him and miss his presence daily.
If it’s your Will Father carry Doc Home and let him know his job here is done.
We pray for a miracle but Doc just wants to be pain free and I know he is ready to go Home.
“Keep your eyes on the Son Doc “ We will always ,forever and no matter what remember you my friend.
I miss you already......
Keefers <‘)))><
Post by: Al Dente on May 14, 2021, 05:31:38 PM
Post by: Killdeer on May 14, 2021, 05:36:06 PM
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Ornery!
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Don’t mess with his cookies!
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All from 2005
Killdeer
Post by: Killdeer on May 14, 2021, 05:41:59 PM
2010
Post by: Keefer on May 14, 2021, 05:49:13 PM
Post by: Killdeer on May 14, 2021, 05:52:01 PM
Post by: Rob DiStefano on May 14, 2021, 06:37:41 PM
Post by: Killdeer on May 14, 2021, 06:39:15 PM
Post by: goingoldskool on May 14, 2021, 08:03:49 PM
I wish I could put a slide shoe up on his TV screen. :pray:
That would be so cool if you could! Maybe he's getting to see these posts and emails with help....
Prayers sent!
Post by: hawkeye n pa on May 15, 2021, 07:20:00 AM
More prayers sent.
Post by: Killdeer on May 16, 2021, 07:11:32 AM
Post by: stillhunter on May 16, 2021, 07:20:31 AM
Post by: Keefer on May 16, 2021, 10:37:26 AM
Not sure but wonder if his pastor that Rob said that went down from Pa. would know?
Maybe Rob if he reads this would shed some light on where Doc is ?
I pray he is well cared for and comfortable ... :pray:
Post by: Killdeer on May 16, 2021, 12:26:59 PM
Doc had the camp at Baltimore that everybody came to. Lots of good times under the tarp. There was always one good thunderstorm during that weekend, and the tarp stood firm. We all did duty sloshing water off the edges. Great meals, always a campfire, great times.
But DO NOT leave your chair there overnight! That is Doc’s space, and your chair would be found somewhere else come morning, fending for itself covered with dew and spiderwebs.
Killdeer
Post by: Killdeer on May 16, 2021, 12:31:28 PM
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Post by: Killdeer on May 16, 2021, 12:32:36 PM
Post by: amicus on May 16, 2021, 01:04:46 PM
I talked to him yesterday. I had a very hard time understanding him but could tell he was trying to be himself. Been really worried about him. If he is an hospital that would be some comfort to me.
Post by: Killdeer on May 16, 2021, 01:07:14 PM
For over a decade I've had almost daily email conversations with Dave.
Within the last week, Dave's condition has worsened to the point of almost immobility. Today, with the help of his Pastor, who drove down from PA, he was hospitalized and now made as comfortable as possible with pain meds.
Dave could surely use our prayers.
Update, Rob?
Post by: amicus on May 16, 2021, 01:23:30 PM
Post by: Rob DiStefano on May 16, 2021, 01:24:50 PM
For over a decade I've had almost daily email conversations with Dave.
Within the last week, Dave's condition has worsened to the point of almost immobility. Today, with the help of his Pastor, who drove down from PA, he was hospitalized and now made as comfortable as possible with pain meds.
Dave could surely use our prayers.
Update, Rob?
Just awaiting to hear back from Pastor Carl - being its Sunday, might take a tad longer.
Post by: Paul/KS on May 16, 2021, 01:30:30 PM
For over a decade I've had almost daily email conversations with Dave.
Within the last week, Dave's condition has worsened to the point of almost immobility. Today, with the help of his Pastor, who drove down from PA, he was hospitalized and now made as comfortable as possible with pain meds.
Dave could surely use our prayers.
Update, Rob?
Just awaiting to hear back from Pastor Carl - being its Sunday, might take a tad longer.
Yeah, being it's a work day and ya don't want to call him at his office. ;)
To all you folks who know Doc personally,it's good to read the stories and see the pictures. Thanks to All for sharing.
Post by: Rob DiStefano on May 16, 2021, 02:56:25 PM
He is in comfort care, which is basically hospice care.
He is only getting pain meds to keep him comfortable.
Post by: Killdeer on May 16, 2021, 03:51:22 PM
I was about to report this to a moderator. :goldtooth:
Post by: Keefer on May 16, 2021, 05:00:38 PM
When he text me a few weeks ago he pretty much said he was “Done” and took care of things that needed to be settled I take it.
From our texts and emails I was under the impression he didn’t want anymore Treatments cause the cancer has took over and just spreading like crazy and pain meds just were not working for him .
I’m not sure what the comfort care is giving him but I hope he is resting up well and preparing his journey to his Forever Home in Heaven.
I can only imagine after he meets Jesus he will see his friend Bernie and share some good times they had here .
Killy I’m glad you got to visit him cause I never had the chance but he was there with all 3 of our adoptions and that is how I got to know Doc.
I have a letter he sent me when he returned a little “Smurth “ figure with a bow in his hand that our girls sent him .I’ll see if I can get a picture up of it for you all to read.
Prayers for our good friend “Doc Nock” .....
Post by: Keefer on May 16, 2021, 05:07:53 PM
Doc sent the smurth figure back to help make her feel better .
Here is his letter we saved.
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Post by: Keefer on May 16, 2021, 05:25:53 PM
Post by: Al Dente on May 17, 2021, 07:21:26 PM
Post by: Rob DiStefano on May 17, 2021, 08:09:31 PM
Post by: Killdeer on May 17, 2021, 08:33:03 PM
Be thinking my own thoughts, now.
Post by: Keefer on May 18, 2021, 06:14:02 AM
Post by: olddogrib on May 18, 2021, 05:21:32 PM
Post by: Al Dente on May 18, 2021, 05:36:38 PM
I pray for his ascension so that is pain may end, and that he may be welcomed into the loving eternal Kingdom of our Lord.
Post by: Keefer on May 20, 2021, 06:02:52 AM
I had a dream last night you came here and gave us an update and I was like but you are in comfort care and it was like you were saying “Good Bye” to us all.
I then woke up and it was time to go to work this morning but I know you are heavily medicated and waiting for Jesus .
“Just continue to Keep the Son in your Eyes our friend” and know we miss you so much already.... :pray:
Keefers and the girls...<‘)))><
Post by: stillhunter on May 20, 2021, 07:33:11 AM
Post by: Killdeer on May 20, 2021, 06:21:11 PM
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I missed this, and will miss Dave in future ones. The locust reminds us that special things come once in a great while. It would be too weird if Dave and I had shared seventeen Trad Classics there, and one can waste a lifetime counting things.
I just know that one should count to One, This One, and enjoy it as if it is the only one. I have been fortunate to count many days spent in the woods, sunrises, mists in the river bottoms, wonderful places made special by light, temperature, rains and people.
It is the temporariness of these things that make them special, and priceless.
Thank you, Doc, for the wonder and light that you have brought to so many, just by being you, and the individuality of your thoughts. You have a big heart, and I will carry you with me as a treasure found.
Godspeed, and God keep you, in His infinite love forever.
Kathy
Post by: Rob DiStefano on May 22, 2021, 07:16:35 PM
Post by: Jim Stewart on May 22, 2021, 07:18:40 PM