O/T - My Wife is Very Sick

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Posted By: <b>Jerry Hrechka</b><p> Today my world was shattered. My wife of 28 years has been diagnosed with acute lymphocitic leukemia.<br /><br />Just wanted to inform everyone of why I will not be able to participate in this Forum for the forseeable future

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Posted By: <b>Steve</b><p>Yikes. I am really sorry to hear this, you will of course be in my prayers.<br /><br /><br />Steve

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Posted By: <b>Matt</b><p>Jerry - my heart goes out to you and your family; she is in my thoughts.

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Posted By: <b>Chris East</b><p>Jerry,<br />You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this trying ordeal.

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>Very sorry to hear this. Cards seem very trivial when real life gets in the way. Our prayers will be with you.....don't give up hope. warm regards

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Posted By: <b>Jon Canfield</b><p>Jerry - I wish you and your wife the best of luck. Last July, my father was diagnosed with the same disease (stage 3). It was a tough time on our family but we took the attitude that we can beat it and so far, so good. Please feel free to email me if you ever need to.<br><br>======================================<br />For the premier online souce of information on baseball-related cigarette packs, visit <a href="http://www.baseballandtobacco.com" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.baseballandtobacco.com</a>

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Posted By: <b>steve yawitz</b><p>I'm so sorry to hear that, Jerry. I wish you and your family all the best.<br><br><a href="http://imageevent.com/yawie99" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://imageevent.com/yawie99</a>

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>Very sorry to hear it Jerry. Your family will be in my thoughts.

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Posted By: <b>Denny Walsh</b><p>Jerry, <br /> I don't know much about acut lymphocitic leukemia..... However, when I hit my knees tonight and the nights to come, I will warmly remember your spouse. May the Hope & Faith that God provides sustain you and yours through the following days to come!<br /><br />Life Is So Precious,<br />Denny Walsh

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Posted By: <b>Tony Andrea</b><p>Jerry - You and your family will be in my family's prayer's. Hang in there buddy.<br /><br />Tony<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Clint</b><p>Jerry, very sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my prayers.<br /><br />Clint

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Posted By: <b>Bob Pomilla</b><p>Good thoughts and best wishes to you and your wife, at this most difficult of times, Jerry.

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Posted By: <b>Jerry Hrechka</b><p> Thank You so much for your kind words & prayers.<br /><br />I'm online right now researching this disease & trying to come up with questions to ask of my wife's doctors.

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Posted By: <b>Jason Carota</b><p>Strength and best wishes to you and your wife.

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Posted By: <b>Jodi Birkholm</b><p>Jerry,<br /><br />We don't know each other, but this matters not. I don't pray as often as I should, but I'll gladly send one up for your beloved tonight. Both of my parents have beaten cancer numerous times, so please don't lose the faith. It's a tough burden to bear, but there will be lots of good folks around here to do what they can to help. My family's best to yours.<br /><br />I should add that my brother (42 years old) has leukemia and my mother has been battling another form of blood cancer (Waldenstrom's) for five years. I know next to nothing about these things, but do know that some types of leukemia are not life-threatening. Again, all the best.<br /><br />Jodi

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Posted By: <b>Michael Steele</b><p>Jerry,<br /><br />My heart sank when I read your post and although we have not met, your family has a place in my prayers. <br />Strength to your family.<br /><br />Michael

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Jerry, you're a good guy and I'm very sorry about this. Don't lose hope, though, medical science has realy performed miracles over the years. Hang in there.

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Posted By: <b>Chuck</b><p>There are probably so many people that read this board that rarely or never post. My hope is that for every response that you get from posters that are praying for you and your wife, that there are countless others that are doing the same. May Gods grace be upon you and your family. I will bring this to my church as well.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Sincerely,<br /> Chuck Montoya<br /><br /><br />God is so big He can cover the whole world with His Love and so small<br /> He can curl up inside your heart<br /><br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Dan Koteles</b><p>Jerry this is a sad day for you and your family .Try to keep everyones heads up so you all can shine for her. Research has made great progress over the years so hopefully this adds a little light. You can find some answers at Web MD, it is a pretty good site to go through.<br /><br />There is true sincerity in our prayers here. Let us comfort you, we are with your family. <br /><br /><br />xoxo

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Posted By: <b>JimB</b><p>I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.<br />JimB

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Posted By: <b>John S</b><p>Jerry,<br /><br />My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Posted By: <b>CoreyRS.hanus</b><p>Jerry,<br /><br />Very sorry to hear that. My thoughts and prayers are with you.<br><br>

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Jerry- that is very sad news indeed. Now is the time to be strong as your wife will need all the support she can get. We will all be thinking of you.

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Posted By: <b>CN</b><p> Jerry My Prayers go out to your wife and yourself. CN

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Posted By: <b>Greg Theberge</b><p>Jerry,<br /><br />My family's thoughts and prayers will be with you. Our family has also had to battle numerous forms of cancer and I want you to know that even though it is not an easy battle to fight, it can be fought, and with great success.I wish you all the best and, again, our prayers will be with you.<br /><br />Greg

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>Jerry -<br /><br />I will pray for you and your wife.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Dave S</b><p>Think positive, stay strong, and remember that you have alot of people pulling for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Posted By: <b>Jim VB</b><p>Jerry, <br /><br />Very sorry to hear. The thoughts and prayers of many, from both of these boards, are with you and your family.

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Posted By: <b>Neal</b><p>Dear Jerry,<br /><br />I pray for you and your wife that all will be fine! Last year was tough year for my dad who was diagnosed with a very rare auto immune disorder! Thank God he is on his road to recovery!<br /><br />God Bless you and your wife!<br /><br />Neal

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Posted By: <b>bruce Dorskind</b><p><br /><br /><br />Let's pray that all turns out well.<br /><br />May God be with you<br /><br /><br />Bruce Dorskind<br />America's Toughest Want List

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>Jerry- stay strong & positive for your family. do as much research as you can...you're in all of our prayers.<br /><br />Best-<br />MS

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Posted By: <b>Jason L</b><p>and I add my name to the long list of well-wishers here.<br /><br />But Michael is correct in the post above mine.<br />Research everything you can, ask the doctors every question, quiz them mercilessly, leave nothing unanswered or assumed. Be the most pain in the ass customer you could ever imagine, get multiple opinions and shop for the best treatment and attention, --because one of the cruel truths I have recently learned about healthcare, and about cancer treatments in particular, is that you are a customer, and no one doctor knows everything. <br /><br />The squeaky wheel phrase does apply. You are your wife's advocate, speaker and assistant and she will be lucky to have you.<br />

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Posted By: <b>Mark Anderson</b><p>Jerry, I don't know you and I don't know your faith, but I absolutely believe that God is capable of healing and I pray for that. No matter what, I pray for His peace and comfort and hope to be upon you and your wife and your families throughout this. <br /><br />Mark <br /><br />Edited to add:<br /><br />Just read the posts right above mine, and I wholeheartedly concur: you MUST be your own advocate on this. For the last 18 months I have learned the importance of researching your options yourself, getting second opinions, dropping doctors who do not show an immediate personal interest in your wife's case, finding out everything possible about alternative treatments and suggested medications, etc. There are great doctors out there, and I am blessed to have found three who care very much about my health and stay in constant communication with myself and each other. Do not put up with any who treat your wife like a number.<br /><br />Also, I recommend finding support groups, whether local or online. Connecting with others will help you all learn what to expect and remove the element of fearing the unknown.

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Posted By: <b>Ricky Y</b><p>Jerry,<br /><br />Best wishes and prayers to your wife. <br /><br />Ricky Y

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Posted By: <b>Mark Evans</b><p>Jerry-<br /><br />You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My granddaughter is a leukemia survivor.<br /><br />Mark

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Posted By: <b>boxingbaseballgolf33</b><p>God Bless you and your family<br /><br />Jimmy

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Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p> And I will also add that you need to take care of yourself during this period. You need to keep eating correctly and exercising and taking care of your own health as well. I swear although that may sound like a contradiction, it actually will help you make better decisions.<br /><br /> Good luck to you and remember you have not only your personal (3D) friends and family support but a on-line support system. Take advantage of those of us as well who can help you.<br /><br /> Regards<br /> Rich Klein<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>May GOD Bless you and your family. My prayers are for your wife and you. <br /><br /><br />TED Z<br /><br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Paul</b><p>Best wishes to you & your family. I hope everything works out ok. Sincerely, Paul

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Posted By: <b>Jason Duncan</b><p>I am very sorry to hear that. Our fmaily will lift you up in prayer. <br><br>Jason

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Posted By: <b>Mark</b><p>Best of luck to your family...<br /><br />Mark Rios<br />

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Posted By: <b>Craig W</b><p>Praying that your wife will maintain a positive outlook during treatment, no matter how tough it gets, and pull through!<br />

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Posted By: <b>Glyn</b><p>You and your wife are in my prayers. God Bless.

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Posted By: <b>barry arnold</b><p>I'm very distressed to hear this, Jerry.<br />Do know that you are in my prayers and thoughts daily.<br /><br />best,<br /><br />Barry

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Posted By: <b>Richard Cline - RC</b><p>Jerry, <br />My prayers are also with you during this time and I agree with Rich above that you must take care of yourself as well to help you be there for her. <br />RC

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Posted By: <b>JK</b><p>Jerry,<br /><br />Very sorry to hear about this.

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Posted By: <b>Steve</b><p>Hope you and the family can stay tough through the turbulance ahead Jerry. -Steve F

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Posted By: <b>Jerry Hrechka</b><p> First of all, my deepest gratitude to everyone who responded to this thread.<br /><br />My wife is responding well to treatment. She asked me to say THANK YOU to all the best wishes expressed in this thread.<br /><br /> Thank You so very much to everyone.

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Posted By: <b>Martin Neal</b><p>Jerry,<br /><br /> That is great news! My continued thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for your wife's continued improvement.