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Thax guys I guess I will move on with my life it just sucks cause it my only review on there (I've traded like 4 other time but they didn't review)and if someone does look then we'll I might be out of luck.... oh well I should just keep my knife and just buy new ones haha
 
Unfortunately I've been away from the forum quite a bit this summer primarily due do a busy but wonderful summer. We did, however, receive some very difficult news last week. My mother (83) has been having some dental issues for a few months. The resulting diagnosis is oral cancer. The initial tests show that the cancer is in the bone of her upper jaw. We just started with the various Dr appointments and we don't have all of the treatment details yet. We meet for a 2nd time with the surgeon next week.

The two treatment options are basically radiation or surgery. The radiation option is questionable at best for success. If it fails it is a very disturbing prognosis as other treatment options are much less effective at that point. The radiation oncologist was very blunt in what might happen after failed radiation.

The surgery is major and requires removing the front of the upper jaw bone and roof of her mouth. Then she will have to endure chemo and radiation. There will be some temporary disfigurement and she will also require a feeding tube. At some point she will fitted with a prosthetic piece but that is a difficult process as well. We have been told that if all goes well, she should recover and eventually return somewhat to a normal lifestyle and abilities.

All cancer sucks and there isn't any "rating system" for what type is the worst but I can't think of a worse scenario for one of the sweetest little ladies on this earth. Yes I am biased but this has been a crushing event. I know so many here have had their lives affected by this horrible disease. This is my 2nd go around with it as I lost my dad to it 3 years ago. I'm asking for prayers from my Fiddleback family. My mom is a tough old-school woman and has a strong of faith but she will certainly need them. Thank you in advance for listening to me and all of the support.

Mom at our wedding last year:
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Dave
 
Dave:

So sorry to hear the news concerning your Mom. Thoughts & prayers are heading your way. My hope is that your love & support will help her through a difficult time.

Peter
 
Hey Dave,

I am so sorry to hear about your mother's diagnosis. I will be keeping you both in thoughts and prayers. Thanks for sharing the picture.

Tod
 
Dave, I appreciate your reaching out to the community here. It is hard to hear the difficult choices your mother faces in her cancer treatment. I am sure that it means the world to her to have all the love and support from you and Suzanne while she goes through this. You have a lot of friends here (including me) praying for you and your mother through this trial. If you don't mind sharing her first name, that might help make the prayers a little more focused and personal.

Thanks for sharing the photo of your mom on one of your happiest days.

Phil
 
I am so sorry to hear about this news Dave. I lost my mother in 2011 after a prolonged illness. The illness was not cancer in this case, but it wound up taking her none the less. I know that your mother has some very hard decisions in front of her, and I know that you want to do the very best job at helping her through this process as you can. Know that my thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
 
Thank you to all of you. I struggle to comprehend the severity of this procedure. It is just so unnatural and not something I can come to grips with for my mother. Again I have dealt with cancer with my father but this situation takes cancer to an entirely new level that has staggered our family. My mother has been a rock. She understands the journey will be long and difficult. She has given this issue to her Lord and we are doing our best to follow suit.

Phil my mom's name is Eleanor.

Suzanne has been supportive beyond words. My mom and Suzanne are very close. Most of the time my mom will take her side! :D My mom recently moved in with us and I now realize why that must have happened.

I wish to offer a very sincere and heartfelt thank you again everyone. The road ahead seems endless at this point of the journey but it is made much easier with so many friends and family offering prayers and support.
 
Dave, I very sorry to hear about this. We will be praying for Eleanor and the rest of the family.

Cancer Sucks.
 
Dave smoke and prayers being sent and will continue to be. Your family will be in mine's thoughts and prayers.

Bill
 
What a tough road life gives to the ones we love. My thoughts and prayers for your mother, Eleanor, and for you and your family.
 
Dave, I'm currently sitting in the Radiation waiting room while my wife is undergoing treatment. Your situation breaks my heart. So sorry to hear of your mother's diagnosis. I wish all of you comfort and strength for whatever lies ahead.

David's words always help me - Ps 55:22.
 
Thank you Brian. Your wife is always in our prayers. I hope she is doing well with her radiation treatments.
 
Very sorry to hear about that, MajorD! I'll keep your mother in my thoughts.

I lost my sister to cancer last year (Hodgkin's lymphoma). She had just turned 33. Not a day goes by that I don't think about her.

She had cerebral palsy, so her life wasn't exactly a cakewalk. Seeing what she was going through and just thinking about the tough life she had really ate me up inside. Still does.
 
Dave,
You and Eleanor are in my families prayers.

As my 13 year old son says "Cuck Fancer".
 
Wow Dave,
So sorry you guys are facing this. My family's thoughts and Prayers go out to your Mother and your family.

Stay Strong and we hope God's Grace feels your Home.

God is Good
Cory,
 
It's my birthday! I get to celebrate with my wife and 3 daughters :) I just wanted to drop in and say thanks to all my friends here in the Fiddleback forum! And thanks to Andy for being an awesome guy. I look forward to meeting him and whoever else is at the shop in 2017!

There are no Fiddlebacks wrapped and waiting for me, for that matter, there aren't any presents! But I've found that what makes my birthdays special now is the time I get to spend with my 4 favorite people! A loving family is the best gift ever!
 
SA Condor said:
It's my birthday! I get to celebrate with my wife and 3 daughters :) I just wanted to drop in and say thanks to all my friends here in the Fiddleback forum! And thanks to Andy for being an awesome guy. I look forward to meeting him and whoever else is at the shop in 2017!

There are no Fiddlebacks wrapped and waiting for me, for that matter, there aren't any presents! But I've found that what makes my birthdays special now is the time I get to spend with my 4 favorite people! A loving family is the best gift ever!
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Happy Birthday!
 
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