"Carl's Lounge" (Off-Topic Discussion, Traditional Knife "Tales & Vignettes")

Sorry to hear that Carl. I'm wishing you and your family all the best for this difficult time.

If it isn't too personal, can I ask a question? Was this issue discovered during a yearly checkup? Or was there something that made her feel something wasn't right, and she needed to see a doctor? I'm always concerned about things like this for my wife, daughter, mother, or sister.
 
Carl my prayers are with Karen and yourself through this situation that has arose in your lives and I am so sorry that you guys have to go through this. No doubt you have great fear as our minds tend to wander towards the worst possible outcome and it's very difficult to overcome these types of thoughts. The adversity we have with our on minds when it involves those that are most precious to us I have found are the hardest to deal with. Though you feel you have nothing to attack this enemy cancer with you do and these are Love, Compassion, Support and Strength to impart on your bride. And for you my friend know that here in our little internet community you are much more to so many of us than just J jackknife a writer of tales but a true friend even family. With that you can rest assured that many of us will be here for you with Love, Compassion, Support and Strength and that is not just words I have found that true of the folks here in my own life when it was turned upside down. If you need anything from us please let us know even if it's just someone to talk with I will be happy to send you my phone number as I am sure many others would happily do so. God's speed my friend.



I feel funny about mentioning this with Carl's troubles but I had another TIA (mini-stroke) and spent the weekend in the hospital. There were no residual symptoms this time which is a good thing I got home yesterday afternoon and starting to feel much better. They ran a lot of test and feel they are being triggered by A fib so I am going to have a long term heart monitor placed under the skin in my chest. There's an old Rolling Stones song called "Mothers Little Helper" that has a line in it that says "What a drag it is getting old" and I can relate to this line. :D
 
Rookie82 said:
Sorry to hear that Carl. I'm wishing you and your family all the best for this difficult time.

If it isn't too personal, can I ask a question? Was this issue discovered during a yearly checkup? Or was there something that made her feel something wasn't right, and she needed to see a doctor? I'm always concerned about things like this for my wife, daughter, mother, or sister.
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No, it was not an annual exam. Karen had her annual about 8 to 9 months ago, and was due for another one this summer. But she felt an odd little bump and moved up the exam and they found the small tumor in a very early stage. Karen is pretty vigilant about her exams as her mom and aunt both had breast cancer. In her mom's case, a bit of denial was in play with the "This can't be happening to me" thing coming into play. Betty put off getting a second opinion too long and by then it had spread and she didn't make it. So Karen has been much more alert than maybe a normal person.
 
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r redden said:
Carl my prayers are with Karen and yourself through this situation that has arose in your lives and I am so sorry that you guys have to go through this. No doubt you have great fear as our minds tend to wander towards the worst possible outcome and it's very difficult to overcome these types of thoughts. The adversity we have with our on minds when it involves those that are most precious to us I have found are the hardest to deal with. Though you feel you have nothing to attack this enemy cancer with you do and these are Love, Compassion, Support and Strength to impart on your bride. And for you my friend know that here in our little internet community you are much more to so many of us than just J jackknife a writer of tales but a true friend even family. With that you can rest assured that many of us will be here for you with Love, Compassion, Support and Strength and that is not just words I have found that true of the folks here in my own life when it was turned upside down. If you need anything from us please let us know even if it's just someone to talk with I will be happy to send you my phone number as I am sure many others would happily do so. God's speed my friend.



I feel funny about mentioning this with Carl's troubles but I had another TIA (mini-stroke) and spent the weekend in the hospital. There were no residual symptoms this time which is a good thing I got home yesterday afternoon and starting to feel much better. They ran a lot of test and feel they are being triggered by A fib so I am going to have a long term heart monitor placed under the skin in my chest. There's an old Rolling Stones song called "Mothers Little Helper" that has a line in it that says "What a drag it is getting old" and I can relate to this line. :D
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Thank you for all of that, bud!

Sorry to hear about your problem, and yes, it is a major drag getting old. It hasn't really bothered me until the last few years, but some things did surface to bushwhack me when I wasn't looking. The Stones hit the nail on the head. I guess that's the thing we have to keep in mind; if there's something that we want to do, go do it because we may not be here later to do it. Getting old has made me more in touch with my own mortality and the expiration date that is getting closer. That's part of what made me get rid of most my stuff, the fact that the things in life don't matter at all. It's the people you love that matters. All the 'other' stuff is just stuff.
 
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Tough news Carl. You and Karen are now on my and my wife's prayer chain.

My wife was doing yard work four years ago and lifted several bags of mulch without asking me to do it. The next day she could hardly move so off to the doctor who ordered a Cat Scan. Nothing remarkable showed up as to the back and side muscles BUT the doctor who did the initial reading of the Cat Scan said he thought there was a spot on her left kidney about the size of a pin head. Our doctor referred her to a Urologist and he confirmed cancer. She had her kidney removed and now going on four years later she has been cancer free. They found it early. That was the key in her case.

I know I come off as a rude, cantankerous, blunt spoken, old man, sometimes but as I said in my opening sentence, I believe in the power of prayer. Take a moment everyday for a short prayer.

Best to Karen and you.
 
Carl,
Very sorry to read this news.
I´ve not been a frequent poster here at all ( some might know me from another forum) but a frequent visitor enjoying your and other porchers´ wisdom and in particular your stories. They have been somewhat of a solace to read, sometimes repeatedly, during some trying times of my own.
So please allow me to send lots of supportive thoughts and warm well wishes.
All the best to ya both,
Anders
 
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I just saw that a man drove a van through crowd of people in Toronto killing 9 and injuring 16. I just can not wrap my head around why these type of violent acts continue to happen in our world. Regardless of what a persons political or religious views are I don't understand how so many feel that these random acts of senseless violence on innocent people is a resolution to what ever their cause is. My heart goes out to our Canadian neighbors and in particular our Canadian members and even though you are a great people and strong nation that will get past this it does not lessen the horrific impact this senseless act will have on so many and for that I offer my sincerest condolences .
 
Smoke and prayers for you and Karen, Carl.
It's good that she caught it early.
 
r redden said:
I feel funny about mentioning this with Carl's troubles but I had another TIA (mini-stroke) and spent the weekend in the hospital. There were no residual symptoms this time which is a good thing I got home yesterday afternoon and starting to feel much better. They ran a lot of test and feel they are being triggered by A fib so I am going to have a long term heart monitor placed under the skin in my chest. There's an old Rolling Stones song called "Mothers Little Helper" that has a line in it that says "What a drag it is getting old" and I can relate to this line. :D
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Sorry to hear about this Randy, glad you're feeling better now, and hope things are going to be OK. Talk about "When it rains..." Getting old is not a lot of fun :(
 
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Carl, praying diligently for you and Karen. I know what a sucker punch that new is. I've been off the forum for a while now fighting inoperable brain cancer. So, rest assured, you and Karen will be in my thoughts and prayers!
 
Again, thanks t you all for the prayers and well wishes. Things are a little tense right now since 7am tomorrow is when Karen goes into surgery and we find out if it's any in the lymph nodes. It's going to be a very good day or bad, can't tell yet. The surgeon is still very optimistic since the tumors are so small he's doing just two small lumpectomies and no mastectomy. Karen joked that she'll still have boobs, as if I care. I love this gal so much I don't care if they take some of her off, as long as she's still with me.

Okay, 13 hours to go. I think a bit of Even Williams may be needed tonight!
 
kenspen said:
Carl, praying diligently for you and Karen. I know what a sucker punch that new is. I've been off the forum for a while now fighting inoperable brain cancer. So, rest assured, you and Karen will be in my thoughts and prayers!
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I’m also wishing you the very best. So sorry to hear of your troubles.
 
kenspen said:
Carl, praying diligently for you and Karen. I know what a sucker punch that new is. I've been off the forum for a while now fighting inoperable brain cancer. So, rest assured, you and Karen will be in my thoughts and prayers!
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Ken I'll be praying for you brother so sorry you are going through this

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Again, thanks t you all for the prayers and well wishes. Things are a little tense right now since 7am tomorrow is when Karen goes into surgery and we find out if it's any in the lymph nodes. It's going to be a very good day or bad, can't tell yet. The surgeon is still very optimistic since the tumors are so small he's doing just two small lumpectomies and no mastectomy. Karen joked that she'll still have boobs, as if I care. I love this gal so much I don't care if they take some of her off, as long as she's still with me.

Okay, 13 hours to go. I think a bit of Even Williams may be needed tonight!
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Carl I'll also be praying for Karen tomorrow please let us know what happens.
 
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