Firpo701 407 #1 Posted October 16, 2014 Hello to all of my junkies! As we all know, 98 percent of all of us men are stubborn as oxes! I fall into that category myself! Doctors bad...self healing good! Lol! Well fellas...wanted to put a little bit of "reality" in everyone's pride. "Do me a favor!" "If you ever have anything go wrong with your body, please have it checked out!" I was diagnosed with rectal cancer this past Monday. Something to that extreme puts a damper on any restorations that may be going on. Been working on the 953, but now I have to drop everything and focus on getting better! Redsquare is my go to forum, everyday! Love the pics and the stories...have added a few myself! Lol! Thanks for being my friends, even though you guys haven't realized you are! Goina beat this! Have to! Haven't restored an RJ yet! Lol! Thanks again fellas! I'll keep ya posted on the treatments..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
64s 83 #2 Posted October 16, 2014 Go ahead and restore as you are healing (could help the process). I'll pray for you and your family. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #3 Posted October 16, 2014 Prayers sent up from Florida. I wish you well throughout all this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 566 #4 Posted October 16, 2014 Sorry Firpo....wish you the best my friend.....attitude is the biggest part and yours is top notch!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #5 Posted October 16, 2014 God and Laughter is the ultimate medicine...You can't go wrong with the 2. Rent some ol' comedy movies. Personally I like the boy - 3 Stooges, and Bill Cosby. Then laugh yourself to wellness. Will be praying also. Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #6 Posted October 16, 2014 Prayers to you. Some people find great solace in keeping busy while healing. That is up to you. Either way I'm sure Geno will be scarfing up enough stuff for the two of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #7 Posted October 16, 2014 I'll do my best to keep you laughing here everyday... and keep you in our daily prayers too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #8 Posted October 16, 2014 Sorry to hear that also Firpo, we're praying for you to. Just don't stop doing what you love, mind and body work together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,136 #9 Posted October 16, 2014 Sorry to hear this Firpo. Keep busy and stay positive. My sister beat this two years ago and just got a clean check up yesterday. Thoughts and prayers to you and yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #10 Posted October 16, 2014 God and Laughter is the ultimate medicine...You can't go wrong with the 2. Rent some ol' comedy movies. Personally I like the boy - 3 Stooges, and Bill Cosby. Then laugh yourself to wellness. Will be praying also. Rob Just like Rob said, keep your spirits up and know that you have the community praying for you. I personally enjoy the old Westerns from the '50s when I was a kid. Makes me want to buy a "Fanner 50" on eBay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #11 Posted October 16, 2014 You pretty well summed up my attitude (old ox) about doctors and self healing but doctors are great when you need them. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialwheelhorse 174 #12 Posted October 16, 2014 Hey Buddy My wife and I are both cancer servivers you will be on our prayer list here at home and at church. As soon as we find a box the right size we will send some goodies. We will keep the hot stuff here as that might be the best for you. but then again you could just keep till 100% again. Keep tinkering with red stuff, keep that mind busy. Your friends in the lone star state JIM @ DEE Rodgers 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firpo701 407 #13 Posted October 17, 2014 Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers! Found out today they are sending me to Ohio State in Columbus for testing. Most likely they will do surgery there also. I'll know more after Wednesday. Thanks again! Dom..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #14 Posted October 17, 2014 Let us know as soon as you find out anything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #15 Posted October 17, 2014 Sorry to hear about that my friend . . . life has it's bumps as we all know. Keep your chin up an STAY ON THIS FORUM Keep us posted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #16 Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Prayers sent for your complete recovery Firpo. Your attitude and sense of humor will serve you well. Staying positive helped me through. Best wishes my friend. Edited October 18, 2014 by JimD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,050 #17 Posted October 18, 2014 I couldn't agree with Jim more. Attitude and sense of humor. You have both. A lady friend of ours went through breast cancer and ultimately a double mastectomy. Her attitude and incredible humor throughout it was amazing. One time I asked her how she managed it. Her response "I could sit around and cry about it but then I'd still have cancer but with runny makeup". She is now a cancer survivor. Our prayers go out to you Firpo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBill 32 #18 Posted October 18, 2014 Firpo701, You can beat this. Will send prayers. Keep tinkering and reading on RS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 655 #19 Posted October 19, 2014 Prayers from the central bluegrass region! If you need anything....Ya got addicts close by! You can beat this.. We all know you can! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,717 #20 Posted October 21, 2014 Just saw this...my prayers to you and yours as you beat this thing. Just keep getting those attitude adjustments from Red Square. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #21 Posted October 21, 2014 Good luck tomorrow! We'll be posted here looking for an update. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firpo701 407 #22 Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks again guys! Just arrived in Columbus. Staying here tonight as my appointment is early and I have to prep for it. Didn't want to try to drive 2 1/2 hours in the morning while the prep was wearing off. Lol. Supposed to come back next Thursday for a CT scan and to get the results from tomorrow's test.So that's where I'm at so far. Thanks again for everyone's support and prayers! That means a lot! Will keep you posted...Dom... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #23 Posted October 21, 2014 Good luck tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firpo701 407 #24 Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks Geno! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,136 #25 Posted October 21, 2014 Praying for a good report tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
