Prayers for My Hunting and Fishing Mentor and Friend

[Muddyboots]

Prayers sent!!!!

 

[sailorjim]

Guys I know many of you on here believe in the power of prayer as do I. At the end of last duck season my hunting and fishing partner, Russell, was diagnosed with throat cancer.. He also has rheumatoid arthritis. He's a good bit older than me but I've known him all my life. We certainly have had some times together. He and my uncle Bill taught me pretty much everything I know about duck hunting, setting decoys, calling, etc. He's done the same with catching rockfish (stripers). I owe him a lot. Hunting and fishing just won't be the same without him and I've told him that. He can barely talk now due to radiation and chemotherapy. He has lost all sense of taste as well. The Dr. told him his speech or taste will not come back.

He's been in the hospital again this week. He needs oxygen at home. He has smoked all of his life. Then, he just up and left the hospital.. I have a feeling he's not giving us everything he knows and is preparing for his last days. He's tough, tight lipped, stubborn as H$// and to be honest if he wants to keep that to himself that's his right. He had us take his boat out of the river yesterday. With still over a month of duck season left I have to wonder if that's a sign that things have taken a turn for the worse. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. It means a lot!

Prayers sent

 

[Turpentine21]

Guys I actually found out what is going on with my buddy today. He is back in the hospital. Down to 120 pounds. The good news is that he is cancer free. The bad thing is his immune system is weak. Plus he can not eat or drink because of a delayed side effect to the radiation that is keeping his esophagus, throat, and tongue pretty much raw. He's not happy about having to get a feeding tube but if he's gonna get better that's what he's going to have to do. The alternative to that unfortunately is a pine box.

Thank you all for your prayers and keep them coming! The fact that he is cancer free gives me some hope. Now he just needs nourishment to be able to get stronger and keep his immune system functioning. My prayer is for God to grant him patience, toughness, and the determination to keep fighting.

 

[jamie eaton]

Prayers inbound !

 

[Ricky C]

Hey, prayers for your friend and his family.
Take Care