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Rami said:
Would this be a bad time to say that I'll be teaching on Monday, and I'm being observed for my annual state review? Talking won't be something I can avoid.

Right now, according to Erica, I'm the perfect husband...no talking!
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How did the annual state review went?

Enjoy it Erica, He will be like that for a few more days....:icon_lol:
 
Chacha,

I passed with flying colors. I told my students before classes started that I had several teeth pulled and battling a cold, so I didn't want to have to talk loud. They behaved wonderfully.
 
Rami said:
Chacha,

I passed with flying colors. I told my students before classes started that I had several teeth pulled and battling a cold, so I didn't want to have to talk loud. They behaved wonderfully.
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Congratulations, Sonny Boy! (I don't have a son, so....) :applause: :applause: :applause:
 
I wish you well. My Mother is living with me and my Family and She is very ill. She is taking a lot of my time. I do not mind but that is the reality.

I"am glad you are doing better and I wish you well!:icon29:
 
I have continued my recovery, but life has added another wrinkle to the mix. My father had a Prostate score of 5 a couple of months ago, and had a biopsy today, hopefully ruling out the possibility of cancer. We won't know the results for five to seven days. I ask for continued prayers and well wishes during this time for my father and the rest of our family.

For those who don't know, my father almost died early last year, and has had to retire from the ministry due to illness. While strong spiritually and mentally, he is physically somewhat frail and would be ill-suited for chemotherapy and radiation, which I pray will not be the case.

Thanks,
 
May I ask your Father's name if you don't mind?

Or you can PM me....

He will be in our prayers!!
 
Rami, how about his insurance woes? Has that all worked out and going to cover this? You know he is in our prayers and we will let our pastor know to put him in the prayer chain.
 
Devildog73,

As of right now, things are stable. I have their insurance restored, that's how dad was able to have the biopsy. The problem is....Mass revenues are lower than anticipated, so the state could be slashing services again. That means I'm crossing my fingers that they survive the next budget slash-a-thon. For that matter, my teaching position might also be in jeopardy, so Erica and I have looked over our budgets, and we're doing okay, thank god.
 
Prostate

Rami;
Look into Prostate treatments carefully. Chemo is not the only treatment.
My late dad had PC for awhile before his heart gave out. I used to take him for injections that controlled the blasted thing. I believe it was enhanced estrogen shots. At 93 I had to tell him not to jump the fence! :icon_lol:
Ask questions and do lots of research. If I can find my old records for him, I will pass the sites on, but no promises or garuantees .
 
Fibber,

His PSA score was five, so I'm holding my breath that the biopsy is negative. I'm not going to think about cancer until we get the results.
 
Rami ; you had written "ill-suited for chemotherapy and radiation, " , that is why I mentioned the alternative treatments. It is not all chemo and rads.
 
My step dad had "seeds" planted in his and came out of it wonderfully. If cancerous, ask the doc about the radioactive seeds implants.
 
Not what I was hoping for...

My father has Prostate Cancer in two places, but right now it's in the early stages.

(Stage 1C, I believe) He is talking to his doctors and gathering information to make an informed decision.

He has ten days to decide what to do.

My biggest fears now are for him and their insurance.....lots of prayer and sleepless nights ahead.
 
Rami,

I never regret telling my father that I loved him. It may not be easy but it strengthened our relationship before he passed. All the best.:ernae:
 
Devildog and Fibber,

I found the information on the radioactive "seeds" and he is looking into that as a strong possibility. Thank you for the feedback and information!
 
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