Joe has been a picture of health for so many years, that this is such a shock to all of us. We just spent a fabulous vacation in England last week and Joe experienced some stomach cramping. He said it wasn't too long before it turned to a dull ache and then went away. We continued our vacation with great friends, lots of food, drinks and laughs. We came home and Joe had no pains until Friday evening. He was experiencing sharp pains through the night and into Saturday. I took him to the ER. They found fluid around his gall bladder and an inflamed appendix. He went to surgery by 10:00 pm. Half way through the surgery, the surgeon came out and told us that she had to make a sizeable incision instead of a laparoscopic procedure, because she could not see the appendix. When she opened him up, she said "He is covered in tumors." She ended up taking 5 biopsy's. He is in the hospital recovering from the surgery. He has lots of tubes, can't eat or drink anything, but continues to get stronger each day.
12/6 - The pathologist report confirmed that Joe has cancer. We don't know anything beyond that. They are supposed to get the complete report back tomorrow and will be meeting with several doctors to find out where we go from here.
We cannot thank you all enough for the text messages, emails, calls, and most important, prayers. The response is overwhelming and we thank you for giving us the strength to fight this battle.
All our love,
Sherrie
Candace, Thank you for doing this! I know it can't be easy for you ... but am so hoping you realize that for all of us who love you all so dearly ... it's a WONDERFUL thing! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAs for the situation. I feel the need to share that of ANY family AND ANY person I have ever known in my life ... and that's a LOT of YEARS ... yours is one that can not only handle this but fight with EVERY fiber and with the grace of God on your side! As you've quickly learned, you have a GREAT support unit in both family and friends ... but ultimately, you all have THE support unit to get through this ... your incredible faith! Please don't ever doubt that your Father is loved ... your family is adored ... and we will all do whatever we can to help! WE LOVE YOU! HUGS! Cindy
Hi Joe,
ReplyDeleteI want you to know how much Doug and I love you and are keeping you in our prayers. You have always been there for me and my girls and we are here for you. Love donna
Hi Sherrie~
ReplyDeleteMy family has Joe in our prayers for strength and speedy healing through this recovery. May the love and faith your family maintains be a continuing source of inspiration.
Love,
Mary Beth Markus
I know you will tackle this with the determination and will that you always have with anything you set your mind to...... The outpouring of the love for you has been overwhelming and we are all keeping you in our thoughts and prayers... From your softball team, fantasy team and all your friends, we love you and wish you the best.
ReplyDeleteYour friend Dave Bauer
Dearest Kahler Family -
ReplyDeleteMike and I want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. If anyone can beat this it's Joe. I know your faith in God will help you through this battle. Please let us know if we can do anything to help. We love you all dearly.
Dear Sherrie and family,
ReplyDeletePlease know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know you will do whatever you need to in order to get through this. Just remember one step at a time.
Sincerely,
Cyndi Turner DiNome
Honeywell Morristown