[PRCo] Re: I've been away, d'you know

[Fred Schneider]

Fred's message was personal to Don but he may post if he chooses.    
It was about how friends matter more than things.

Don, you're the second cancer patient I've learned about in 24  
hours.   May God and friends walk with you.


On Dec 21, 2007, at 1:05 AM, Donald Galt wrote:

> Here's an attempt to reply to everybody.
>
> I've been in the hospital in which I was born, after an absence of  
> 71 years and
> 2 months, dragged in kicking and screaming by a friend who wouldn't  
> listen to
> "no" and overwhelmed by a strain of streptococcus. So, yes, it was  
> serious and
> that's a major reason for the length of stay. But wait, there's more!
>
> Working back trying to find the ultimate source of infection, they  
> finally
> found and excised a well-developed cancer in the colon. Hence,  
> surgery from
> which I am still recovering while also striving mightily to regain  
> a lot of
> lost weight. That accomplished, I shall have to begin a course of  
> chemo.
>
> Nonetheless, for somebody with so much wrong with him, I've at most  
> times been
> remarkably hearty and am now taking care of myself, with only minor  
> difficulty
> and with the help of friends and neighbours checking in regularly.  
> First day
> home (Wednesday) was more tiring than expected but doable, today  
> (Thursday) was
> a lot better. My rebuilt digestive system is coming along nicely.  
> The biggest
> problem is finding time for all the eating, resting and exercise  
> required.
>
> Check out Fred's message in this thread for the important things in  
> life. The
> man knows whereof he writes. During this time I've thrived on  
> friends old and
> new, as well as some remarkable care from doctors and the nursing  
> staff.
> However others might describe "the grace of God", this is it for me.
>
> Oh, and I'm now informed that my brother's oldest grandchild, aged  
> not quite
> four years, is a train nut. Way, way beyond Thomas the Tank Engine.  
> They just
> arrived today for a Christmas stay with Grandma and Grandpa in  
> North San Diego
> County, and a highlight for Jack tomorrow is to be a visit to the  
> RR museum in
> Balboa Park, followed by a trip home on the Coaster train.
>
> Train nut doesn't necessarily mean tram nut, I realise, but it is  
> of the same
> genus.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Don
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