Latest on Mrs. Sink

[Sink]

The Dr. called about her CT scan yesterday. She has lung cancer. Never a smoker.... Getting ready for the fight.

[Mark]

I'm sorry to hear this Sink.

She and you are in my prayers.

Mark

[Mellow]

Sorry to hear that Bro, stay strong, she's gonna need to lean on you .. we're here for her and you as well in spirit and there are many that have gone through this..

[sirepair]

Sink,
Our hopes and prayers are with her and you! Wish there was an "Easy" button to press and fix it all. Keep us posted.

[BigTom]

Oh. Takes my breath away.

This is fightable. Could I ask a favor? Would you tell us your wife's first name so I can give her up to a couple of pretty darn effective prayer circles? I'd feel a lot better if their voices were added to mine...

[John Anthony]

Sink,

Thanks for keeping us posted. We'll continue to keep you both in our prayers. Couldn't agree more with Joe about the importance of your staying strong. I'm a firm believer in a mind/body connection and your wife will need your strenght and resolve to help her during the trying times. Please continue to keep us updated.

John

[MGDaversa]

Attitude is everything and you have always displayed a great one around here. My prayers continue.

[Sink]

Mrs. Sink, (Kim) and I are very positive about all of this. The shock part is hard to handle, and telling our friends and family is very tough, but she is very stubborn and will fight this. She is now on crutches because of the tumors in her knee, but she insists on going to work. Takes her mind off of it. They found several tumors in her lungs so the orthopedic surgeon suggested that chemo would be the best route to take. Just waiting to hear back from her regular Dr. with the oncologist appointment. They wont be able to do the bone tumor removal for a while so he suggested radiation on her knee to try and stop it.

Thanks for the words of encouragement and the prayers.

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:(

Oh man Kim and Sink! I'm so sorry to hear the bad news. My Dad is fighting bone cancer so I can feel the pain you two must be feeling. (Said w/tears in my eyes) Still...as has been mentioned before, this is curable! Keep up the positive thinking and I'll keep praying for you and your family!:pray1: I BELIEVE that God will help out here!! Rest easy and let him take over...

(Silent prayer for Kim, Sink and the rest of the family...:pray1: )

[dreddd2000]

Kim, Sink. I'm so saddened to hear this. I've met you both and ridden with you. I have no clue what to say. :(

If there's anything I can do...

[ShinySideUpAZ]

Kim, Sink, very sorry to hear this, you will be in Tracy and my prayers.

[STeve1300]

Kim.... Hi.... Please accept my long distance thoughts and prayers http://www.westburyhockey.com/phorum/mods/smileys/images/praying%20smiley.gif

[uptoblackwood]

Give it a good fight! Support her in every way you can. My wife went through breast cancer 11 years ago and has so far beat the odds.
Sink, set up a file cabinet and stay organized and up to date with all of the nightmare paperwork associated with doctors, hospitals, labs and insurance companies. If you don't stay ahead of that mess...it creates stress you just don't need.

We'll be thinking of you. Keep us all posted.

Forest

[Coop]

Hang in there!! Y'all are in our prayers!!

[alphafang]

Sink, Kim,
Carol and I are saying a few extra ones for you.
I dont know if it's any good to you but Carol got a lot of help from talking to others.
Be strong together, were thinking of you both.
Paul and Carol

[Papa Bear]

Sink, you and your wife will definitely be in my thoughts, keep up the good fight!

Pete

[Brighteyesue]

Kim, I love you like you are my sister. All the love and support you have shown me I offer back to you. Prayers have been constant.

[mstgsaly269]

Sink & Kim,
this news makes my heart sad, but, after meeting both you this past year, and having a blast with ya, if anyone is a fighter it's kim, and she has a very good support system with you and the kids. I will be praying everyday for you guys, tell her to hang in there, we are here for you guys if ya need us.
Love you guys.

[Don-STOC237]

Bad news for sure. The good news though is that this is a lot more treatable than it was 40+ years ago when my mother-in-law got it.
She never smoked either.

Hang in there, there are a lot of good treatments for this these days, and there are a he** of a lot of good people out here pulling for you two. Now's the time to lean on your friends out here for support, this is what the STOC family is all about...

Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery..

D...

[Papa]

Prayers of comfort and strength for your family Sink. Sounds like Kim's a fighter, and from what I've heard, that's important.

[Sink]

Again, thanks to all for your prayers and support! We will get through this.

[beatlejuice]

so sorry to hear this. but heres another prayer coming your way. this can be beat!

[DAS]

Word of encouragement are hard to find but I hope and pray you are encouraged, especially you Sink. A guy I work with recently had hip replacement. He asks for prayer for his wife - seems recovery is often hardest on the spouse.

[Papa Ritch]

Word of encouragement are hard to find but I hope and pray you are encouraged, especially you Sink. A guy I work with recently had hip replacement. He asks for prayer for his wife - seems recovery is often hardest on the spouse.

My daughter in law EDIE has been in 4th stages breast cancer for 6 years. And I can tell you how it is on my son with working and taking care of her needs. Some time he is just beat down. PRAYERS for both of you. Take care of your HEALTH, she will be needing your help to beat this. Ritch :03biker:

[Elmo]

Sink,

You and Kim have a lot of folks around here that are prayed up and ready for the spiritual as well as physical battle! May God provide strength to both of you that you've never had before.

Love you guys,



Elmo

[Sink]

Kim had a biopsy on her femur on Monday. Dr feels it is not a giant cell tumor. He said he thinks it's malignant and that's where it came from and went to her lungs. The pathology report should be back on Friday. They also installed a chemo port and she has an appointment with an oncologist this morning. The fact that they put in the chemo port is a positive thing. At least they are going to treat her.

I really do appreciate all the support and prayers coming from everybody!

I really need some BACON!!!!!!!

[Mark]

Can't help with the bacon; but, I can with more prayers...

Take care,
Mark

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:hat1:

Thanks for the update and you know the prayers are still flowing...:pray1: . We're all here for you and Kim!!

[Papa]

Prayers for your entire family Sink, and the doctors that treat Kim.

[Sink]

We got the pathology report back yesterday and it's not looking good. The tumor in her femur is malignant and that's what spread to her lungs. Stage 4. She goes into the hospital monday for a 2 day massive chemo treatment. Very dangerous. Her heart has been tested, and is in great condition, but heart failure is definately a possibility. She will repeat the chemo in 21 days, then they will do another CT scan to see if it is helping. If she makes it long enough, they will take her leg.

Please keep the prayers coming.
Thanks!
Sink

[motomac]

Kim and Sink, my prayers are with you. Keep the faith for life has many strange twists. All the best!!!

[Mellow]

Sorry buddy... she needs you now more than any other time. Stick by her and be strong and that will help her a great deal.

You've got our prayers.

[Mark]

Sink and Kim,

My prayers are with you both.

Mark

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:(

Kim! Stay strong! There is life after chemo and may other tough things you are about to endure! I will continue to pray for you! May God bless you with the strength and peace to get through this and kick this illness right out on it's behind!

Sink! You are the man for keeping us posted! So sorry to hear the latest! As I am praying for Kim, I'm praying for you too and the rest of your family! I know the journey ahead is a tough one, but I'm sure that you two will both make it!! God is with you and so am I!

:pray1: :pray1: :pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

[MGDaversa]

Aw Sink, I am sorry to hear this. They say that God never gives us more than we can handle. Sometimes I do wonder if He pushes the envelope, though. My prayers continue.
-- MGD

[Elmo]

Sink,

We all have to run this route called life. I don't have the knowledge as to why it seems to be much more difficult for some than others. All I know is that God has a plan. You and Mrs. Sink keep your faith in Him...nothing else matters.

I have been praying for you both and you can rest assured that I will continue to do so.



Elmo

[STony G]

Sink...you have another prayer in the hopper.

Be strong, we'll help all thatwe can, from whereever we are!

[Papa]

Sink, prayers daily for your family. Thank you for the update.

[SupraSabre]

Aw Sink, I am .... They say that God never gives us more than we can handle. Sometimes I do wonder if He pushes the envelope, though....


+1 Life can be very trying :(

After going through with my Sister-in-law's (Dave's wife) bouts with her cancer, I know what you are going through. Hang in there and my prayers for her and you and your family will continue. :pray1:

[crazykz]

I wish you both the best during this time and hope that everything turns out for the best.


Curt

[Brighteyesue]

I spoke to Mrs Sink tonight. Of course I will keep praying for you and your family. Anyone that can put up with you Sink :D .... deserves all the prayer.

She appreciates our prayers and of course asked to keep them coming.

[mstgsaly269]

sink, you and Kim are in my prayers daily, not to mention the kids also. I am glad we finally had the chance to meet last year, you guys are great, couldn't of asked for a better group of people to spend the last few days of our vacation with.

[Muchmore]

Jay, crazy, i mean crazy. Remind Kim you are the one with the bad leg! There is one thing in life for sure, no matter what religion, what faith or even if there is faith, one thing is for certain, Jay, everything happens for a reason. It may be a long time in the making but everything happens for a reason. Tell Kim and the two young'uns to keep their heads up and emotions down, take it one day at a time and don't jump to conclusions good or bad. Take it one day at a time. Godspeed my friends, we are all praying.

[Papa Brad]

Thoughts and prayers from a friend just a ways south.

[Sink]

Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers. We are both in pretty good spirits, considering. The kids seem to be doing ok, but it was really hard telling them the entire truth. I felt they needed to know. Kim isn't going to give up without a fight.

Will post more mid next week after the treatment is over. She will be out for 24 hours during the treatment, Monday. Going to be a long day. Then the side effects start.....

[MGDaversa]

I have to repeat a simple story that I have told before. In 1999, my father was diagnosed with leukemia and given only months to live. He is still around today, shoveling his own snow, making his own wine, etc. God willing, he will turn 86 next month. Every time he hears of somebody fighting cancer he emphasizes over and again how important it is to keep one's attitude up. Keep the faith.

[Sink]

We are staying very positive in this situation. Can't hurt. Besides, you have to live life while you are alive. Kim is really a trooper.

[UNTMatt]

Please keep the prayers coming.
Thanks!
Sink

No problem! Stay strong!!!

[uptoblackwood]

We're all with you in spirit!

Forest

[Papa]

:pray1: For tomorrow, God bless.

[yumajb]

Prayers to you and yours Sink. I'm going through some terminal illness things with my spouse also.It's just nice to know that there are folks on this site who do care, and will eventually have to face similar things. we will all have to go through this at some time or another, so the words may sound hollow and weak, but it's the thoughts that get us through...

[Sink]

Getting ready to take Kim to the hospital for her first chemo treatment. She will be out til tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes.

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:(

Still praying for you and Kim! I'll keep an extra thought going till I heer...uh, hear more (or learn to spell:rolleyes: ).

:pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

[Brighteyesue]

Extra prayers for today for Mrs. Sink, Sink Jr and Miss Sink too.. and you to my friend.

Wish I was there in body, but my heart and prayers are there with you.

[sirepair]

The prayers will continue. Stay strong!

[Sink]

Kim got home from the hospital yesterday. 2 days of chemo and 3 extra days to recover. The chemo caused internal bleeding. Hopefully, next time it wont. She is starting to do better with the nausea today but the worn out feeling is starting. Her white cells must be dropping. Learned a lot about chemo and cancer over the last 5 days. Sure hope it's working..... She hit her foot on the wheel on the bed and twisted her knee while she was in the hospital. She fractured her very fragile femur. Small crack. Nothing can be done about it. She can't have surgery til the chemo is done because of her blood counts. She is in a lot of pain from that. One thing after another.....

[Mark]

Sorry to hear about the fracture...
We're here for you sink.

Just sorry we can't do much... besides prayers for the both of you...

Mark

[Papa]

Bananas! Maybe they'll give her a morphine pump,, shouldn't have to suffer any more than necessary. Thoughts and prayers Mr. n Mrs. Sink.

[Sink]

They offered her morphine, but she won't take it.... She's very stubborn! She doesn't like drugs...... although, she is taking percoset....... :wink:

[Papa]

Well she could have 'em bring the pump in for visitors,,,,,,,,

[Papa Bear]

Thanks for updating us Sink and sorry to hear about the fracture, It sounds like she is a lot tougher than I am. I'm sure hoping that the Chemo is working. As always my thoughts are with Kim and you.

PB

[MGDaversa]

I learned a little about chemo when my dad went through it. The stuff attacks rapidly dividing cells -- a characteristic of cancer -- but it does not differentiate between good rapidly dividing cells, like hair, digestive fluids, etc., and bad ones. My prayers are still with you both.

[Brighteyesue]

A Freakin Fracture?! Bless her heart, err, I mean leg!!

Still prayin for you and yours.

[John Anthony]

Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear of the mishap. Kim is overdue for some good luck. Maggie and I continue to keep you both in our prayers.

John

[S2000-Dave]

Mr and Ms Sink, My thoughts and prayers go out to you both. I know from personal experience that it will be a long, hard trip to get through this. Cancer rekindled my wife's belief in God. Prayer does help.

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:(

Femur all to he__. Sorry to hear about the bad luck. I will keep praying for you Kim, Sink and the rest of you in the Sink family!!! Stay strong and win!!!

:pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

[uptoblackwood]

I've come to believe that there is a lot of Florence Nightingale in so many members of our forum. You just can't go wrong with this group of folks.
Everyone's thinking positive things for you and your family.
Thanks for keeping us posted Sink.

Forest

[bygdawg]

WE'll keep you guys in our prayers, as I'm sure everyone here is doing.

God Bless...

[Sink]

I did ask for some of the drugs she isn't taking, but they wouldn't do it.... DAM! I guess I'll have to stick with my oxycotin script:wink:

Her knee is looking less swollen and her foot is almost back to normal. The Dr said the tumor was pressing on her vessels and not letting the blood back out like it should. SO, I'm taking that as a positive that the tumor is shrinking... I hope.

Her white cell count has dropped so she is tired all the time now. She has to stay away from people for a while. The nausea is getting better though.

Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers. I'm convinced that prayers from around the country, (she is on MANY prayer lists and from here too), are helping.

[sirepair]

Sink,
Glad to hear the news, prayers will continue!!

[Mellow]

Keep up the good attitude. When Rita was on chemo she was taking something called procrit ? really helped her feel better and cut the nausea down. Back then it was covered by insurance but then, they stopped and I think it was actually replaced by something different... you might want to ask your oncologist about it if you aren't already aware of it.

[uptoblackwood]

Sink,

When my wife (well...me and our two daughters as well) were fighting Susan's breast cancer, we were able to develop a support team from the church and neighborhood. People delivered dinner to our home often and car pools were established. If you need help.....(I know you have kids)....don't hesitate to ask your friends and community. It made a huge difference for both me and our kids!!

Our thoughts are with you all.

Forest

[Papa]

Sink,, giving thanks that Kim has some improvement. Thoughts and prayers daily. Hospital stays are ruff on the patient as well as the family. Baffles me on how waiting can wear you down. Take care of yourself bud. Don't bogart that pump,,,,:rolleyes:

[Sink]

I'll have Kim ask about procrit. She's taking 3 different nausea meds. They seem to kinda work. Seems Zantac works about as well as those though.

Our support system is amazing. Everyone is calling to bring food, take Kim to the Dr. etc..... I can't believe the outpouring of help. It's hard for both of us to take help from others, but we are giving in a little. We are used to helping others. I am also trying to get my schedule at work to start 2 hours earlier so I can be home shortly after the kids get home from school. I have tuesday and thursdays off now, which is great for Kims appointments with the Dr. The kids are here with her on the weekends.

Too bad she didn't take the pump! Like I said, I do have a running script for oxycotin anyway..... :wink: (don't think Coop has that one....)

[Muchmore]

Tell her to remember with the procrit and other nausea meds not to wait until she is feeling sick to take them, take'm all the time or they don't work nearly as well, good luck. I will babysit the bike if you need.

[Elmo]

Just want you to know...you and Mrs. Sink are an inspiration to us all.

May the prayers from all around the country (and world, for that matter) continue to bring you comfort, peace and hope.



Elmo

[Sink]

Danny,
Add a few more degrees, and 'Ol Red will be babysitting ME!!!!!

[Highway Troll]

Sink prayers for you and the missus
My son shattered his femur at the ripe old age of 6
He didnt like the pain meds and refused them. I wanted them but like you the Doc told me where to fly.

[Sink]

Last night when I got home, Kim was running a fever so I took her into the emergency room. Her white blood cells have disappeared. Her red cells are also low. The door is closed on her room and she gets no visitors for a while. They let me sit with her as long as I follow strict sanitation rules. Her food has to be handled a certain way. On top of all that, they found a blood clot in her calf of her bad leg this morning...... They are giving her meds for her white and red cells and also blood thinners. I can't even pronounce half of the meds she is now on.

Very tired and going to bed.

[mstgsaly269]

Sink, I am praying hard for you guys, she is a fighter, tell her to hang in there, just remember to take care of yourself and the kids to in the mean time.

[parapanfan]

It may seem a little left-field but hypnosis can help with pain control, nausea and there's anecdotal evidence of overall benefit for people with cancer.

As a hypnotherapist in the UK I volunteered at an holistic cancer support group and many patients had positive experiences.

Good luck with it all, especially Ma Sink.

[Papa]

You guys are in my thoughts and prayers every day. Godspeed

[Mark]

More prayers Sink.

At least you know the initial drugs did what they were supposed to do.
The knowing doesn't make this period any better though.

Mark

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:(

Sink and Kim! So sorry to hear the bad news! More prayers are on the way!!!:pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

[STeve1300]

Unbelievable!


+1:pray1:

[MGDaversa]

Still praying for you both. I know this is easier said than done, but remember to eat and rest, yourself.

[Elmo]

Keep the faith, Sink and Mrs Sink. In His wisdom, God may not answer the way we'd like for Him to, but He never leaves His people.

I continue to lift you and your family up in prayer.



Elmo

[John Anthony]

Maggie and I are still praying for you and Kim. Even though you must be exhausted, stay strong.

John

[Sink]

Thanks again to all for your kind thoughts and prayers. Kim is doing better and may even get out of the hospital tomorrow. The kids and I are stopping at Long John Silvers, and taking supper up to Kim tonight. (it's what Kim wants to eat for some strange reason....) We are going to have game night at the hospital then. Strange, the things you do to have time together. Never thought I would be eating LJS and playing yatzee in a hospital... :wink:

As far as me eating, those of you that have met me should remember, I have a lot of "reserve".....:crackup

[uptoblackwood]

LJS is a pretty easy request to fill! Have a nice evening!!!

Forest

[Papa]

Hmmm,,LJS just might make that hospital food taste good. Actually, the last time I was in the hospital the food wasn't bad. So what size fish 'n more you gonna get Sink? Or should I ask , how many? Pass the hush puppies please,,, Glad to hear Kim is feeling better. Prayers for the entire family.

[Mark]

Taste buds... they must have burnt out in the treatment! :)

Good to hear Kim is doing better...
Yatzee is a great game for sharing time... :)

Mark

[Sink]

Kim is having a good few days before her next treatment that starts next tuesday. Hope things go better with this treatment. She needs a break already. She spent 11 out of 15 days in the hospital. They think they have figured out some of the problems. Hope so. Time together is so important now. Our son is roller skating with a friend tonight and we are sitting on the couch with our daughter between us watching house. Old episode but the time together is GREAT! Funny how the small things dont matter anymore. Riding is still one of the big things though. Just need my pillion to be with me. Still too cold to ride. Kim's pain level is over the top. She is on oxycontin plus percoset for the breakthrough pain. Hope it is because of the tumor shrinking. We will know in about 4 weeks. Please keep the prayers coming.

[forgitaboutut]

hang in there Sink....Sally & I are praying for you all.....hope to see you sometime on the road yet sometime this year!

[zombiebritts]

Sink & Kim , Good news about the shrinkage .

Not being a religious person , I instead offer all of my hopes and strengths for Kim to get better.

[jbaker940]

Kim, you, Mr. Sink, and your children are in my prayers. You already know, but keep the spirits up, surround yourselves with friends & family, and don't be bashful about accepting help and meals from all those that care for you! ;) Always remember that God is able!
:pray1: God Bless You,
John

[John Anthony]

Maggie and I have you and yours in our prayers. Stay strong.

John

[Brighteyesue]

Still sending prayers your way

[Elmo]

Continued prayers to you and yours, my friend!



Elmo

[motomac]

Sink, Kim continues to get prayers from me. Thanks for the update.

[BigTom]

Sink

You and Kim continue in my prayers, but it's better than that. I shipped you off to Jackie (the neighborhood 'helper') and Kitty (A friend). Those are two serious praying women, you are in their prayer circles, too. Stay strong...

[Raven]

prayers, for sure!

Got you on a Reiki list, too!

[Speedracer612]

My thoughts and prays are with you and Kim during this time.

James

[Papa]

Count on it Sink, peace and grace to you and yours.

[MGDaversa]

My prayers for you and Mrs. Sink continue, no matter what.

[kksine]

Hey Sink, I just wanted to let you know there is one more person out there praying for you and your wife Kim. Keep up the positive attidude it does make a difference.

God bless

[RaYzerman]

Sink and Kim,
Add our support from up here in Canada. All the very best of wishes, and keep fighting the battle.

[Imrubicon]

Best thought s and wishes are with you and your other half.

[Tom B.]

uNBELIEVABLE!:(

Kim, Sink & Family! You are still in my prayers! May God guide you to a full recovery and a rewarding ending to all this pain and grief!:pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

[Brighteyesue]

I know tomorrow is another big day. This time has gotta be better.

Hugz and prayers to all my Nebraska family.

[Sink]

Sorry I haven't been on in a while. It's been a little busy around here. Kim went through her second chemo last week. She has been very weak and hasn't been able to keep anything down until today. She is finally getting some strength back. Her blood thinner is way out of whack so she has to go to the Dr. everyday now. They can't get it into specs for some reason. She was out of the hospital in 4 days this last treatment. Her temp is teatering on her going back into the hospital tonight. Hope it starts to drop or we are going to have a long night and some more hospital with neutropenic precautions again. She didn't have any internal bleeding this time at least. They gave her extra drugs to protect her kidneys and bladder this time. It's so hard to see her suffering so much. The weakness is hard to see out of such a strong lady. She got to the point that she could hardly get up to go to bed. Next week they are going to do another CT scan to see if the chemo is working. We are very positive that it is. Kim is able to bend her knee way more than she has been able to in a long time. The cancer in her lungs is the big thing that needs to shrink or they will adjust her meds to try something different. We are really praying for success with what they are doing now. This is going to be a long haul.

On the lighter side, I did get my bike out last week and got to take Ol Red for a short ride. Only about 40 miles, but it was great to be back in the saddle! I sure do miss riding when I can't do it. It is really great to get my mind off of things. The roads are coverd with gravel so I can't really have fun, but it's nice to be back on 2 wheels again.

I will give updates when I can.

Please keep the thoughts and prayers coming. I really do believe they help!

Sink

[John Anthony]

Maggie and I continue to keep you and Kim in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks for the updates. I'm sure you have other priorities, but it is good to hear how things are going and what we can do to help out.

John

[Skywriter]

Prayers up, Sink...

You have more authority than anyone else on earth to hold her healing needs before the Lord in prayer....

We are with you in faith and standing behind you in prayer...

I encourage you to pray healing prayers over her health and strength and long life every day --

"Speak to the mountain" of disease & difficulty...

Jesus once said... Dont be afraid... Just believe!


All the Blessings...

[Mark]

Prayers will continue to come your way from my house!

You know that gravel does keep your mind *centered* on the ride... not a bad thing right now...

STay STrong Sink...

Mark

[uptoblackwood]

I"ve been waiting for you post....thanks for keeping us posted.

Wishing only the best for you and your family.

Forest

[motomac]

Thanks for the update Sink, your family remains in my prayers.

[Tom B.]

My starting line just doesn't fit this time.

Thank you Sink, for taking time out to keep your friends and supporters up to date about Kim!

Kim and Sink! My heart goes out to you both, and the kids as well!! I know this is a tough time so I will continue praying for the Lord to intervene and heal you quickly as this illness effects the whole family! God bless you both!!!

(Silent prayer requesting healing and mercy!:pray1: :pray1: :pray1: )

[dreddd2000]

Sink, I wish I knew something better to say, but you have all the best thoughts I can send you and Mrs Sink.

[M&M Take2]

Sink, I can only echo what others have already said but please be assured that they are no less sincere. Be strong. Marty & Marsha

[MGDaversa]

Still praying, for both of you.
--MGD

[UNTMatt]

Dee and I will offer our prayers for you and the Mrs. Stay strong.

[ST1300 Alicia]

Kay and I continue to pray for you and Kim! I know first hand, that the Prayers from all of these Forum Members Work! Just Remember how good Modern Medicine is these days.

[sirepair]

Thanks for the update. The prayers will continue!

[Elmo]

You guys hang in there...all these prayers will give you a better "grip"!

Please continue to keep us posted.



Elmo

[Sink]

Thanks to all!

Kim is finally having a better day today. Her temp is holding so far. It dropped back a little the other night, although she thinks she is trying to fight something. She wants to go to work a few days next week. We have an appointment with the orthopedic Dr. next Tuesday, then she has her CT scan and MRI on Friday. This is kinda making us a little anxious. Hope it's good news.

[STeve1300]

Hey Sink... Great to hear! Like many, I subscribe to this thread, and I'm always a little apprehensive to follow the email link when I see it's you posting an update.... Happy first day of Spring!!!

[Mark]

Good to hear Sink.
Make sure Kim works within her doctor's orders... When you getting this kind of treatment you're susceptible to more nasties than you are usually.

Mark

[Tom B.]

Good to hear Sink.
Make sure Kim works within her doctor's orders... When you getting this kind of treatment you're susceptible to more nasties than you are usually.

Mark

Unbelievable!:hat1:

Glad to read the good update! Reads as if Kim is keeping her spirits up or at least being pro-active about all this! May God bless you both at the scans!!:pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

[Raven]

+1
hang in there

[John Anthony]

Sink,

Thanks for the update and good news. Keeping you both in our prayers.

John & Maggie

[Sink]

Kim stayed out of the hospital, although she has had a very tough week. She is finally feeling almost normal.... well, far from normal, but almost human. She has a week before she has to go back for more treatment. She really needs a break. Sounds like she wants to go to work for a few hours tomorrow, then we go to the orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday. Her CT scan and MRI are scheduled for Friday to see if she is getting better..... I think her white cell count and neutrophils must be almost normal. They have her INR, (blood thinner) almost back to normal. She's been having to go in to the Dr daily for shots in the tummy to control this. Chemo and cancer are not pretty....... I'm getting very tired.. I can't even imagine what she's going through. I wish I could take it for her.... It's very hard watching your best friend go through this.....

[uptoblackwood]

Rest every single chance you get. I'll tell you that in my case with Susan's cancer battle.....I somehow made it though everything I needed to get through. Not sure how....just did. I found that the mental toughness was often a lot harder to come up with than the physical toughness. Sleep helped a lot.

Glad Kim's having a few days off and she's feeling better. Make them ALL good days.

Thinking of you guys everyday.

Forest

[Elmo]

You guys hang in there, Sink. I hope it's of some comfort that you're not walking this path alone...

Prayers continue for you and Mrs. Sink to get through this.



Elmo

[motomac]

Thanks for keeping us informed. Kim remains on my prayer list. I can relate to the "Wish I could take it for her".

[Brighteyesue]

I have dropped off the planet for awhile, but had to check in on this thread. However, prayers havent stopped for all your family.

:pray1:

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:hat1:

Kim, Sink, these are tough times indeed. May the Lord continue to grant you the strength you need to get through this and may your results Friday show a winning battle! God bless you both and more prayers being said!!:pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

[BigTom]

Still with you my friends. Stay strong.

[Papa Bear]

Thank you for the update Sink, it sounds like Kim is a pretty tough lady. And yes you are both still in my thoughts every day.


Pete.

[John Anthony]

Thanks for the update, Sink. Couldn't agree more about the need for you to grab some sleep and get your batteries recharged. Kim will need to draw on your strength.

Please continue to keep us updated and let Kim know she has people around the world pulling and praying for her full and complete recovery.

John

[alphafang]

Still thinking of you guys and wishing you well,
thanks for the update sink pass on our wishes to Kim.
All the best as usual
Paul & Carol

[4INer]

Sink, It's been foreversince I've logged into ST world and so am just reading the news. You and Kim are in my prayers bro.

[Sink]

We got the results of the CT and MRI. The tumors in her lungs are slowly shrinking. That's the good news...... The tumor in her knee seems to be growing. It's dying on the inside and may be reaching out for more blood supply. They held off chemo this week so the Dr could go over the case with his collegues. We have another appointment with him next Monday. Kinda sounds like they are going to do a couple more chemo sessions and then check again. Kim really needed the week off. She is very tired all the time, although she is going to work... go figure. Keeps her mind off of it.

[SupraSabre]

Thanks for the update Sink! I'll keep her in my prayers! :pray1:

[sirepair]

Yea, thanks for updating us. We'll keep the thoughts and prayers coming!

[John Anthony]

Sink,

Thanks for the update on Kim. Always good to hear some good news. I hope you are holding up well. I'm sure you're emotionally and physically drained, but I hope you're still strong in spirit. Between the two of you and your medical team, you will lick this.

John

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:hat1:

Glad there is some progress! Hang tough Kim! It will all be over soon and you'll be feeling top notch again!!:clap2:

More prayers on the way!!:pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

Thanks for the update Sink and God bless you too!!:bow1:

[EJ's 97ST]

Sink, prayers still sent from the misse's and I. Thanks for the update ask Kim to hang in with good thoughts.....

Ed & Sharon

[BigTom]

Hooray Kim! Hooray Sink!

Really great news, thanks for keeping us involved.

[Muchmore]

Tell Kim and the kids to keep their heads down and their chins up, hang in there. It sounds like she may have seen the bottom so now its time to look up.

[forgitaboutut]

:pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

[MGDaversa]

Wow, were it me, I think work would be the last thing on my mind. Prayers continue for you and Kim.
--MGD

[Papa]

Good news about the shrinkage, prayers are with your family and Kims doctors Sink.

[Sink]

We met with Kim's oncologist on Monday. He is happy with the progress on the lung tumors. He isn't very happy about the knee though. She has an appointment with a radiation oncologist on tuesday to start radiation on her knee. This is her last hope for her leg.

The Dr sent her to the hospital right after the appointment on Monday for another round of chemo. It is done and now she has to recover from it. I've been with her and watched her decline. Today she could hardly open her eyes. She is very weak but at least another one is over. She will probably get to go home tomorrow or Friday if everything goes well. She did eat about 4 bites of food today that stayed down. Funny how everything is relative....

Thanks again to all for the kind words of encouragement and PLEASE KEEP THE PRAYERS COMING.

[uptoblackwood]

Thanks for the update. Stay strong. I think about you guys everyday.

Forest

[Papa Bear]

There is no need to ask, Kim and you are constantly in my thoughts. I hope all goes well with the radiation.


PB

[techII]

GOOD LUCK MY FRIEND.

[Mellow]

Print this (http://mellow.smugmug.com/photos/58290338_cERqH-M.jpg) off and give it you her... it will do two things: 1) Make her laugh and 2) Scare away anything that is doing her harm.

All kidding aside, she's still on the prayer list and looks like she's got someone special by her side, I'm sure she appreciates you being there and helping her through this.

[BigTom]

Still praying'. Thanks for still updating.

The neighborhood 'helper' was here the last time you updated. She's been keeping track of Kim, and got her prayer circle in the act, too. This'll be her last update, I'd guess. They are going home to Washington on Monday.

Anyway, stay strong. We will take care of the easy stuff, here!

[Mark]

Don't do it SINK, it will give her nightmares!!!!
hmmm... although you might place it on her knee...

Prayers for you both...

Mark

[Sink]

Thanks for the laugh, Joe! I really needed that!.... and some BACON............

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!

Thanks for the update SINK!! Still sending prayers from S.W. Michigan! May she heal up quick and kick that things butt so she can keep her leg!

:pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

[beatlejuice]

hang in there. thoughts and prayers for you both.

[Rollon]

Hey Sink, so sorry to hear about Kim. I will be praying for both of you.

Rick

[Larry Ramel]

Sink, there are a couple of books that might be of great help. One is the Gerson Therapy (available on Amazon.com) and the other is Natural cures revealed (available at naturalcures.com ) Please check into them before you make any important descisions. The Gerson method tells you how to get started right away and they also have a clinic. Please at least take a look.

God bless you and yours,

Larry

[Sink]

Thanks for the ideas, Larry. We will take a look at them.

[Sink]

Yesterday, Kim had an appointment with the Radiation oncologist. (he wasn't glowing that I could tell...) He did a CT scan and did the tattoo's. She was supposed to start radiation, (20 to 30 rounds) tomorrow. I just got a call that we will know tomorrow morning if they are going to start or not. The 2 oncologists are meeting to discuss the treatment. More waiting and worrying.

[John Anthony]

Sink,

The fact that the doctors are talking about Kim's treatment is good news. Hopefully you guys get a chance to intereact with them and hear what they are considering and why.

Your family continues to be in our prayers.

John and Maggie

[Elmo]

Hang in there, guys!

God will never let you down! Sometimes things don't go as well as we would like for them to, but He will never let you down!

You both are an inspiration to us all!

PS Worring is just a notice to pray...



Elmo

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:hat1:

Hi Kim and Sink! Too bad you can't find a BACON related cure!:shrug2: Ah, well. I guess all is in God's hands and I'm sure he will take good care of both of you and your family as well. Sounds like progress is being made and that is good. Sorry it is so painful. If I could take some of the pain away from you even for a little while, I would!!

As always: more of this: :pray1: :pray1: :pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

[STeve1300]

... "he wasn't glowing that I could tell"...

Hold her hand even tighter.... Thanks for sharing

[Sink]

Well, today brings more changes......

They didn't start radiation today. They will start on Monday and right after that they are going to give her a different chemo. They are doing it all at the Dr's office. It's a really fancy Dr's office with a nuclear reactor and everything! She gets to take a ride on the linear accelerator... sounds like a ride at epcot... but I'm sure it's not! Then they give her the chemo right after they are done with the radiation. The other chemo was working. I hope this will also work. Kim doesn't get the "good week" she has been getting and is not very happy right now. I'm seeing some depression. She won't admit to it though. Hope this chemo isn't as hard on her. She is really a trooper though. I can't imagine what she is going through.

I missed my chance at a ride yesterday. She wasn't doing too well, so I stayed with her. Some of you may need to plug your ears........ she's more important than going for a ride. They are going to do chemo once a week now and radiation 5 days a week for 20 to 30 rounds of radiation.

Her temp is hovering around 100 right now. I have to take her to the emergency room if it goes any higher. What a life.

Her hand is about to fall off...

All for now.

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:rolleyes:

OK Steve, you can ease up on Kim's hand now!!:doh1: LOL!:crackup

Sink, thanks for the update! I'll make sure that extra prayers are said for you Kim and your kids!!!

:pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

Kim, stay strong and as positive as possible! It's God who is holding your hand right now not Steve...:-D

Sorry Steve.;)

[motomac]

Sink, there is nothing wrong with missing a ride to stay with your bride. I missed a trip to CA last year to go home to Gail, but it was worth it. Hang in there and I believe you two will beat this with the Lord's help. You continue to be on my prayer list.

[Mark]

Don't pull that hand off! She's going to need to slap you around! :)

Stay close and help Kim... the ST will understand...

Mark

[MGDaversa]

Sink, I'm sorry things haven't turned out better, faster for you. My prayers continue, as do many others from the looks of it. This is a great group to belong to, in good times or bad.
--MGD

[Scooterb]

Sink, you've got the right priorities set...

My heartfelt prayers and best wishes go out to Kim and you. Keep your chin up and a smile on your face.

Best of luck!

[Brighteyesue]

Praying tomorrows appointment is not too hard on her. She has been thru so much

[sirepair]

Sink,
Prayers for Kim, you and family continue. You're doing the right thing, being there for her.

Thanks for keeping us updated.

[Sink]

Well, the chemo/radiation is over for the first round. She is doing very well today. Just a little nausea. We'll see how the rest of the side effects go. She had pizza last night for supper and even had a second slice! (they were both very small but it was good to see her eat)

She wants to go for a ride with me. We can't take her crutches, but I can take my cane. We'll see how she feels. She is really wanting a Can Am Spyder so she can ride herself. I'd love her to have one after this is all over. We'll see.

Radiation is 5 days a week for 20 to 30 rounds, with chemo along with it on Mondays until the radiation is over. A long road but hopefully it will be a break for her.

[Mellow]

She's going to be very sensitive to sun for maybe a year. Rita was and even though the car windows were tinted she'd be red just driving 10 miles from work.

Not trying to put a damper on things, god knows you don't need that, just something to consider when she gets on the bike with you - lots of sun block even if it's just a ride around the block.

[Tom B.]

UNBELIEVBLE!:hat1:

Good to hear that you are doing pretty well Kim! Sink, keep up keeping up for her! A ride sounds like fun!!

More :pray1: on the way!!

[BigTom]

Hooray for some good news! Keep on fighting, we'll keep on praying!

A ride sounds like a great deal to me!

[John Anthony]

Woo hoooooo! Thanks for the update. It's great to hear some good news. Prayers for continued progress.

John

[bygdawg]

Great to hear it. Keep it up. +1 on the sunblock for riding. :03biker:

[Elmo]

:headbang: :wt1: :yr1: :wave1: :bow1:

[motomac]

She's still in my prayers Sink, thanks for the update.

[uptoblackwood]

Great news on the radiation treatments!!!

[sandy]

Thoughts and prayers are with yall :)
Positive thinking does work !

[Sink]

I ordered her a mesh jacket yesterday from new enough. WOW!!! $41 shipped!!! She seems to be more interested in riding now more than ever. At least she has something to look forward to. (besides me coming home from work that is:wink:

[BigTom]

I hope it gets warm enough in your part of the world for Mesh:)

That's really good news, the looking forward part...

[Sink]

Kim is getting throught the radiation/chemo pretty well. She gets over the nausea a lot quicker with this particular drug, although it is once a week now. She does have a day or 2 of feeling not quite so bad berfore they give it to her again. She hasn't felt any effects from the radiation. We saw the Dr last week and he feels like the tumor in her knee is shrinking. He can feel some bone and the skin isn't as tight. We'll take it! Her attitude is much better too. She actually SMILED yesterday...... (she was picking on me and she won....DAM!)

[Mark]

You let her win an argument???
Where is your man card? Might just have to pull that puppy!!! :)

Glad to hear the dr found some progress too!!!

mark

[gene]

WOOO HOOOO that's great news !!!!

[motomac]

Thanks Sink, Kim continues her position on my prayer list.

[azlife4me]

Thanks for the update. Great news. I hope your good days start to out number her bad ones soon.

[uptoblackwood]

Good news! Let her win! (like she ever lost before :-))

[John Anthony]

Thanks for the update. Always great to have some good news!! I'd vote for cutting you a wee bit of slack when it comes to your manly man quotient. Just don't let it become a habit.

John

[BigTom]

Yahoo!

Thanks for the news, Sink. I'm really glad there is some good...

[Mellow]

Getting better all the time, great to hear.

[Tom B.]

UNBELIEVABLE!:hat1:

HEY KIM & SINK:
:woo :wave1: :toot1: :bannana :yes: :clap2: :hotpepper :1st: :sun1: :capwin: :hat1:

GREAT NEWS! KEEP ON KEEPIN!!!:clap2:

[sirepair]

Good news, that's GREAT! Prayers will continue!!

[Sink]

I know, I know..... it's just til she gets to feeling better..... then it's back to NEVER letting her win. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!:crackup

[Coop]

Great news Sink!! BACON for everyone!!

[Dinkie Diesel]

Hello to the Sink Family. I just read all 21 pages of this thread. My heart goes out to you. Nobody should have to go thru what you all are enduring. Your constitution must be fabulous. I can hear it in your voice. I am moved by all the support given thus far. Keep on rockin'! I'll give Kim a priority in my bedtime prayers. A smile is a powerful tool.

Jeff

[mstgsaly269]

sink, that is great news, I pray for you guys daily,I have a friend who had 10 tumors total within her whole body including her brain, but with chemo,radiation and a whole lotta prayers, she is now cancer free. Kim will be cancer free soon also, and feeling a hole lot better before ya know it. I bet it felt good for her to make fun of you, I know she misses that, I know I do . give her a big hug for me, hug you kids too, oh heck hug yourself for me too.

[Sink]

I am overwhelmed with the outpouring of prayers and support. This has got to be the best group of people in the world! I feel so lucky to be part of this forum!

[MGDaversa]

I am overwhelmed with the outpouring of prayers and support...

Well, have a little more. I've been buried in work and haven't been on the forum every day, but I have kept up with this thread and am VERY happy to hear the good news. Prayers and support all around!

And I wholeheartedly agree with you, this is one great forum group. Oh, yes!
--MGD

[Elmo]

I know, I know..... it's just til she gets to feeling better..... then it's back to NEVER letting her win. :crackup

Dude...I'm not buying that story... ;)



Elmo

[Sink]

Dude...I'm not buying that story... ;)



Elmo

Well then, how about I always let her win because I like to make her feel good???:confused:

[t-bone]

question for Mrs sink, Woudl it be possible to send cards and what-ever to help with journey, if so please pm me an address and I would like to say my families prayers are with you both, god bless

[Sink]

OK... If you want, cards will be a suprise for her. I'm not asking her about it first. Just put you are from the ST site.

Kim Sinkule
8350 West Ginkgo Lane
Denton, NE 68339

I really think this will make her feel really special.

I've actually written this and erased it many times, so here goes.....

Just to let you all know, and don't mention it to her... The cancer is terminal. Don't know what kind of time she has. We are praying she has years left. When they are done with the chemo, probably at the end of summer, they will give us some idea. At this point, they are working on getting her some quality time. There is also a chance that they will come up with something in the mean time that will be a miracle and save her. As soon as she becomes resistant to the chemo or she can't take it anymore... well....

This is not a sympathy situation. She is very positive and we both know that we are all born terminal. We all need to value our time on earth and we will be together in a short while anyway. She will really appreciate all the good wishes and prayers. I just hope we have years instead of months to be together and watch our children grow up and become successful and prosper.

OK, I said it. We don't want people to feel sorry or anything like that. Life is a celebration, not a sad time. Please keep this in mind if you do send a card.

Thanks so much!

Sink

[Mellow]

Sorry to hear this... You two have a great attitude and you know you have us as your family as well.

[motomac]

No matter how bad it may look, please don't give up. As you mentioned, new things are developing in cancer cures each day and we were all born terminal. Kim will remain on my prayer list and she will get a card from Gail and I.

[STPaulK]

I am in awe of the very strong spirit you both possess.

[John Anthony]

I'm with Mac.

Prayer, postive thought, and a good medical team can work wonders. Just ask my niece who recently overcame the worst strain of malaria. I will keep your family and doctors in my thoughts and prayers.

John

[Mark]

I'm really sorry to hear this... Keep up your spirits Sink... and I'll keep you all in my prayers.

Mark

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable! (Typing that word almost seems,,,well,,,just wrong this time...:( )

Kim and Sink! Great attitude to keep! I'm grieved (thou we have never met) to hear this news! However, my father has,,,ok, I may have this spelled incorrectly,,,rather I know I have it spelled incorrectly but,,,anyway, he had mylanoma which is known as bone cancer. These are tough times for my family as it too is terminal. However! With today's treatments, he is living proof that Kim WILL live for quite a while yet! Dad had only 6-12 months to live and he's just past the 2 year mark now! He is digressing but very slowly and has a few good years yet to battle his silent enemy! Keep up keeping up and I'll keep on keeping with the prayers! I believe that the Lord will help the two of you and your family battle your enemy for a good long time!

(Planning a trip to the card shop and filling God's ears with more :pray1: :pray1: :pray1: !!!)

[sirepair]

Sink,
We continue to lift Kim and you up! I feel that your attitude towards this "situation" is the one that we all should have.

Keep fighting the fight.

[crazykz]

It's great to hear that you are taking the best approach to a difficult situation. I have experienced a close friend coming back from acute/terminal leukemia so I know that people can beat the odds. You have my prayers and wish you both the best.

Curt

[UNTMatt]

Dee and I will pray that your family will keep your heads up and that you all will always see a bright side in a tough situation. It isn't easy but your family has our prayers.

If there's anything else we can do, please ask!

[MGDaversa]

Sink, your ability to share all of this with us says a lot about you... and I guess it says something about this bunch that hangs out here, too. Like I said before, attitude is everything with stuff like this. Well, you seem to have a really great attitude, as does Kim. Me, I'm just gonna' keep on praying, 'cause that's what I do. Hang on tight.
--MGD

[ToroGuy]

Man, life can really be tough sometimes...You and Kim should cherish all the love and support that your friends and family have to offer. It's hard to understand, but God promises to not allow you suffer more pain than He has given you power to not only withstand, but overcome!!!

[Sink]

Had a Dr appointment on Thursday. Dr is going to give Kim 4 weeks off after the radiation is done. He says it's vacation. I'm thinking it's more like RECOVERING. The radiation is starting to really drian her. The chemo is really causing a lot of nausea. Everything is really building up.

She had a pretty good day yesterday. Got out and did a few things, plus she came down and watched my daughter and I work in the garden. She slept very well.

Got a new mattress a couple of days ago and she is sleeping like a baby!

[motomac]

Thanks Sink. Still praying everything works out for your family.

[Elmo]

Continued prayers for all of you.

Thanks for keeping us posted.



Elmo

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:(

Sink! Glad Kim's getting a little time off. I mailed a card to her her today! I hope it cheers her a bit! In it I mentioned that my Dad had cancer too so I can feel her grief. I sure am praying, ever more, that the Lord will grant her freedom from hers! My dad is in the winter of his life and well...as much as it hurts to think of losing him...he has had a full and rich life. He can look back and be proud of all he can survey and know that, as he lays down to sleep his last few sleeps,,,he did Great! For Kim, my heart reaches out as she is in the spring of her life and has so very much yet to look forward to. Seeing the kids grow up, the grandkids, growing old with you and so many more things. It sure would be wonderful if God would give her a break and take away this terrible illness. Anyway, enough rambling...

Many more prayers are on their way...:pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

[Sink]

Thanks to all for the cards. Kim was suprised to get them. She had cards in the mail from Texas, Washington , Ohio etc.... they put a smile on her face. She does know that many care.

[Sink]

Well, today she was told that she has 10 more days of radiation after this next week. I'm having a hard time getting her out of the dumps. She is very sick and cant' keep anything down the way it is, now to hear she has 2 extra weeks..... Don't know if this includes chemo, but I'm guessing it does. They must not think she is sick enough.... Each week is getting worse. She is very strong but this is really challenging her.

[uptoblackwood]

Stay positive. Focus on all positive things that happen each day. She's close to you and needs your strength.
The challenges can be organized as you meet them. As she/you completes each new challenge, be sure you check them off the successful "to do" list. Even if the radiation and chemo is bad (I know it is)....it will give you both some satisfaction knowing you completed another positive objective.

Our thoughts are with you every day.

Forest

[Tom B.]

Well, today she was told that she has 10 more days of radiation after this next week. I'm having a hard time getting her out of the dumps. She is very sick and cant' keep anything down the way it is, now to hear she has 2 extra weeks..... Don't know if this includes chemo, but I'm guessing it does. They must not think she is sick enough.... Each week is getting worse. She is very strong but this is really challenging her.

Kim! My heart goes out to you! I'll keep praying for you and may God grant you 100% cured after all this horrible stuff! I wish I could take on some of it for you! Hang tough Sink! She's needing you more than ever! I also pray that your kids are holding up too!!

Dear Lord Please.....:pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

Your Long distance friend, Tom B.

[John Anthony]

Here's prayin' that Kim's cancer is feeling worse about the treatment than she is.

I think Forest's advice is spot on. While both you and Kim have to be drained, it's important to give yourselves some credit for the progress you're making. Small things add up. Stay strong and keep moving forward.

John

[Papa]

Hang in there Jay and Kim, prayers for your family.

[Sink]

Thanks! She is doing OK today, but it has taken her all week to get to the point where she can eat anything. She's lost 10 lbs this week. She lost everything she ate last night again. Today she is up and doing pretty good. She has it in her head that the rest of the radiation will not include chemo. She wont even talk about it. She may be to the point of refusing it. We are going to talk to the Dr's tomorrow and we'll see what happens. These next 3 weeks are going to be very trying.

[MGDaversa]

Very trying for both of you, I'm sure, and so you both remain in my thoughts and prayers. Hang on, Sink, hang on tight.

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:(

Still praying for you two! May God bless you with a miracle!!!

:pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

[Sink]

Kim had her last chemo/radiation yesterday. The Dr's think the chemo has done it's job at helping the radiation. They upped her radiation levels as of yesterday to very high levels. They are going to try and kill the tumors in her knee. Up until now, they have been careful so surgery was possible. The last x-rays showed the 2 bones in her lower leg have been attacked by the cancer making surgery impossible. They are hoping they can kill the tumor and her bones will heal enough that she can walk on her leg without too much pain. Time will tell. Her radiation will be done at the end of next week. She really needs the time off to recover. The treatment has really taken a toll on her. She was sick right up to chemo yesterday. They give her IV drugs to help her with the nausea while they give her the chemo so she has felt a little better since the treatment. She now has 4 weeks of recovery without chemo. She really needs it! She basically didn't keep anything down last week, although she really tried.

The last few days we had some big talks about taking this one step at a time and why she should keep going with the treatment. Every once in a while you have to step back and take a look at the goal and how to break it down into small steps. Easy for me to say... I'm not going through any of what she's dealing with. She keeps suprising me with how strong she is. She just needs a little help keeping her eye on the goal. Really tough last week, if you couldn't tell by my post, but I think we are back on track this week.

Thanks again for the cards and encouragement!

[uptoblackwood]

Great news! A break soon to come for you both. Keep up the great job you're doing for Kim...you're pretty amazing yourself fella!

Forest

[John Anthony]

Thanks for the update. Sounds like you and Kim are one tough team. I'm sure you both need some time to get your batteries recharged.

John

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable! Way to go Kim!!:hat1:

Thanks for the update and glad the two of you are getting a break!! I'll not stop praying though!!

Dear Lord, Thank you for standing with Kim and Sink! Please grant them the miracle they so need...:pray1: :pray1: :pray1:

[christo]

Kim had her last chemo/radiation yesterday. The Dr's think the chemo has done it's job at helping the radiation.

The last few days we had some big talks about taking this one step at a time and why she should keep going with the treatment. Every once in a while you have to step back and take a look at the goal and how to break it down into small steps. Easy for me to say... I'm not going through any of what she's dealing with. She keeps suprising me with how strong she is. She just needs a little help keeping her eye on the goal. Really tough last week, if you couldn't tell by my post, but I think we are back on track this week.

Thanks again for the cards and encouragement!

Thanks for the encouragement you two have given:) - (I am waiting for the results of my CT scan.) :confused:

Thanks also for the encouragement of the STOC prayer warriors! :D

Dave C.

[mstgsaly269]

Well you make sure you tell kim Rich and I are always thinking about you guys and praying for a recovery. Times like this is hard to keep going I know, and I gotta Say I wish I had Half the strenght Kim has... Please tell her to keep hanging in there it maybe hard at time but in the long run, it will all be worth it. Please give the kids a hug for me, it has to be very hard on them right now too.

[MGDaversa]

Really tough last week, if you couldn't tell by my post, but I think we are back on track this week.

I could tell.
You two have done an awesome job, IMHO, of staying focused on the goal. Were I in the same situation--either hers or yours--I only hope I could do as well. Keep the faith.
--MGD

[BigTom]

You guys keep on doing the hard part, we'll keep sending up the prayers. OK?

Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

[Sink]

Thanks for the well wishes. She has 4 weeks off then she goes back into the hospital for the intense chemo treatments again. I believe they are going to do 4 more of those, 21 days apart and then see where she is. It was working on her lungs before and we pray it will work again to shrink the tumors and give her some time for living.

[motomac]

Thank Sink, Kim remains on my prayer list.

[ToroGuy]

Sink, I think it is good that you and Kim continue to freely communicate about her illness and treatment...evidence that the mind is working hard to fight the cancer. May God continue to give you and her strength and improvement in Kim's health will come quickly. http://209.144.27.3/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Elmo]

Only the Good Lord knows what you both have been through and only He can continue to give you the strength, peace and comfort you deserve.

Thanks for sharing and being an inspiration to me.

Continued prayers,



Elmo

[Brighteyesue]

I am still praying for Kim and your family.

[Sink]

Well... Monday is Kim's last day of radiation. She is very tired and burned. The back side of her knee looks terrible. She is in a lot of pain from the treatment and is again mentally drained. She has worked half days all week this week. Kinda keeps her mind off of what's going on. She will have 3 weeks of recovery, then..... she won't talk about it. I think she needs to face it but I will give her a couple of weeks to not think about any more treatment. Hopefully, she will continue with the in-hospital treatment after that. I'm thinking 4 more treatments with 21 days in between and they will let her be for a while. I can't even imagine.... What a great thing to look forward to. She still isn't keeping food down too well. She is trying to eat but looking at food makes her naseated.

We are going to go see STumpy and his wife tomorrow. Hope that takes her mind off of things for a while. (STumpy, by the way, is cancer free up to this point and is enjoying retirement!

Kim has testing the week after next to determine what to do when they contiinue with the treatment...... I'm glad she is so tough. I don't know of many that would have gone through what she has so far. I pray that the treatment will give us a lot more time together.....

[SupraSabre]

Sink,

:pray1:s continue your way!

With my dad going through all of that 30 years ago and then my brother's wife going through it not that long ago, I know it's really toung on everyone involved, especially Kim.

Wish her and you all the best on this!