SnyderShrugged Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Dear ES bretheren, A couple of hours ago I received a phone call from my younger brother. He asked me to sit down. My mother had what we thought was a fairly easy and routine surgery to remove part of her thyroid. She had been told they wanted to do a biopsy just in case. When in surgery the Doctors found that her entire thyoid and the surrounding area were filled with cancerous cells. They were unable to remove the cancer. There is a 50/50 chance that my mother has anaplastic thyroid cancer, which from research, I've learned has a low 5% survival rate and an 80% chance of not making it past a year. My father, who has had issues with high blood pressure and stroke is doing very poorly since he got the news. I fear I will lose both of my parents. I am literally lost in despair right now. I live 800 miles away and feel so utterly alone and helpless in dealing with this horrible news. I simply dont know what to do, think, or say. I have very few close friends locally whom I can turn to. I know that my politics and points of views have alienated me from many of you here, but I dont know where to turn to for support. I need you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL.M Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Brother you and your family are in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 In a time like this it doesnt matter what your race is, what your beliefs are, what your political affiliation is. All that is set aside. We are here for you brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Brother you and your family are in my prayers. That you so much. It seems thats all I can do to ease this pain too. I appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kaos Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Politics be damned! You and your family are in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Thank you guys. I really needed this release and simple kind words from you. I've always felt a connection here far beyond a football team. It's times like these that the character and family of ES shines strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I'm definitely going to keep your family in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Stay strong for your mother and father. It's the best thing you can do right now. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 for all of you that replied, I cant say enough words of gratitude. I'm going to try and rest for awhile. Please pray for my Parents Marie and Don Harwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 You and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Man SS that is terrible news. I'm just sorry to hear that. At times like these I wish I was better with words, but your mom, dad, and entire family will be in my prayers. I hope that you find the strength that you need. From what I know of you I'm sure you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Your family, will be in my prayers bro. When I go through difficult times, I read footprints in the sand. It helps comfort me. One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there were one set of footprints. This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints. So I said to the Lord, "You promised me Lord, that if Ifollowed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there have only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?" The Lord replied, "The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand, is when I carried you." Mary Stevenson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVCChairman Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 you need us, you got us buddy.. One thing i will say, is keep your family close. We care for you as a 'brother' but we cant ever replace the real thing. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I'm hoping for the best for your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 No worries about politics man, everyone in here is a human being first. My prayers to your parents and my best to you through this trying time. Hope everything turns out for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 6 months ago, I was told that it was 99.something% certain that I had cancer. They were wrong. Anything can happen, bro. My family, will be praying for YOUR family. Stay strong. Prayer and positive thinking are extremely powerful, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I know that my politics and points of views have alienated me from many of you here, but I dont know where to turn to for support. I need you. Snyder you do not have to defend your positions you are entitled to them so don't think people do not like you because of them. Your family is in my prayers, I wish you the best and hope the best for both your mother and father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, bro. sorry to hear the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Consider it done. We're here and don't seem to be going anywhere. Keep your head up and stay in contact with the folks and us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philal0102 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Man, I'm so sorry to hear that. The only advice I can give you is, everything will work out for the good. No matter how bad things get, in the end, it always works out good. Even if it looks bad at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogNose Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 You and your family are in our prayers. I know it's rough being that far away but the ES family is here for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Peace be with you and your family. I faced a very similar situation very recently, and I feel for you. Pray for your mom and dad, and please take care of yourself. Dan T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Thoughts and prayers are with you, SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 In a time like this it doesnt matter what your race is, what your beliefs are, what your political affiliation is. All that is set aside. We are here for you brother. Agreed. I've given you a lot of grief about that sort of stuff but this kind of thing is what's really important. My wife and I are going through the same thing right now with her Sister who's at the end of the road with lung cancer. I'll be pulling for your Mother to make a full recovery and for your Father to handle things well no matter the outcome. I'm really sorry to hear this dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear about this SS. And seriously, even though we all get into trivial debates about politics and other inane crud here in the tailgate, that does not negate the fact that we are all human and we need to support each other and help lift each other up during hard times. I just want to send out my heartfelt thoughts to you and your family and I will add every one of you to my prayer list. Stay strong buddy, your family needs you now more than ever. And like S.O. said, if you get a chance and happen to believe in Christianity, read through the "Footprints" poem...it's my favorite poem and really captures how I believe God gets us through the lowest points in our lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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