Need major Rudie vibes

[Peanut]

Hi all,

I just got a call from my mom tonight informing me that my dad was just diagnosed with bladder cancer. He will be having surgery on December 9th. It appears to be small, but the doctors won't know for sure until the surgery. Cancer is never a surprise in my family (everyone seems to get it), but that doesn't make it any easier. Please just send Rudie vibes toward southern Illinois if you can. I know they work.

Looks like I made it onto the board just in time. Thank you in advance to my Rudie family.

Rachel

[JoanM]

Rachel,
Major prayers, positive thoughts, and vibes heading to your Dad, your family, and you. Keep us posted, we're with you. jm

[Eva]

Rachel, you have them. The vibes are on their way from here. I wish you all strength.

Eva

[Amy in Vermont]

You got it girlie.. Vermont based Rudie vibes in the way!

[Oak Kitten]

Rachel,

Best wishes for a successful surgery and a positive prognosis.

Randy

[Lesa]

Hey, I'm going thru something similar. My husband has prostate cancer, so please send a few vibes our way as well. I know they work Kiwisoupgirl said so. :) prayers for us all!! things will be fine. lesa

[hoops]

Racheal,
rudie vibes, positive thoughts and prayers to your dad and your family. My dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer more than 9 years ago. they rebuilt a bladder for him out of his intestines and 9 years latter he is STILL cancer free. i send you my dad's good luck
peace
hoops

[Dee]

Prayers for the best possible outcome Rachel!

[David_Gardiner]

I'm not a religious person but if good vibes are real you're both getting them from me, Rachel and Lesa.

[Peanut]

Thank you everybody. And Lesa, I will be sending serious Rudie vibes to your husband as well.

I'm mainly concerned about my dad's ability to withstand a 4 hour surgery (they're going to try to repair his prostate as well) since he has had some serious heart issues in the past. And my mom's little brother is currently dealing with terminal bladder cancer with mets to his kidneys and liver. He's very close to my parents so I worry about my dad thinking he will suffer the same fate. And of course since I work in nuclear medicine and work with cancer patients every day, I have heard some amazing stories as well as some horrendous stories. I have to keep my imagination in check. So I will keep the faith if you folks keep the Rudie vibes coming. Thanks again!

Rachel

[Marcia Drummergal]

Rachel. I am sending Rudie Vibes your way. I also live with that family history. I will be thinking of you and your family and wishing you all the very best outcome.

Marcia

[Elliott]

My best friend's dad, from my university days, had bladder cancer last year. Lots of new treatment options.... best rudie vibes and healing to you, your family, and your pop. Praying for you here, and wising you the best. Love and good luck, Elliott

[RedjackRyan]

You got em Tracy , Vibes and support coming from Pittsburgh! sending some Lesa's way as well

[Peanut]

Redjack!

This is Rachel, otherwise known as Peanut, otherwise known as BGG's better half. :D Thank you so much for those vibes though! Keep 'em coming.

[Roady]

Rachel,
Sending rudie vibes and positive thoughts for your Dad, you and your family.
I'm not far away if you guys need anything!
Barb

[RedjackRyan]

Redjack!

This is Rachel, otherwise known as Peanut, otherwise known as BGG's better half. :D Thank you so much for those vibes though! Keep 'em coming.

That'll learn me to post before coffee .. please accept my apologies Rachel :)

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

Peanut...

Our prayers and best wishes to your Dad, and strength to the rest of your family...

Stay well...

R & B

[Bat]

Rachel and Lesa, absolute best vibes from Cinci for good outcomes!

[Agnes]

From me too, Rachel. Lots of good vibes.

[Mimi]

Rudie Vibes coming over the ocean to both of you, Rachel and Lesa!

Mimi

[Eva]

Lesa, Rudievibes always work. KSG is right. I am sending them to you too.

Redjack, what's this confusing Rachel with Stacey? You are confusing poor Hoops.

Eva

[angelgirl]

Lots of rudie-vibes & angel heart-links on their way.

Angelgirl x

[marjan]

Rudie vibes are sent towards you both Rachel and Lesa!

[meliscious]

Rachel and Lesa, and anyone else here who may be worried for someone who is ill - I add my positive thoughts to those already shared here. I too have plenty of family who have dealt with cancer and a dear friend who is recovering from chemo & radiation for throat cancer, so I know your pain. The holidays are particularly tough going when something like this is happening. Keep the faith, and know that you are never alone.

[Lesa]

HI, Rachel! thank you for the kind words and to everyone else also. This is no doubt the hardest thing we've been thru. We're headed to Houston Texas on Monday, M.D. Anderson, to have some tests run and find out what we have to do.

I'm sending you all my vibes and thoughts for your father. You all are great! anyone who is a big janis fan is ok with me! :)

Her music has gotten me thru many hard times. What a lovely lady! I spoke to her on Nov 1 when she was in Tulsa, OK. she's just so sweet!! and great to her fans. Janis's music is really helping me get thru this. The waiting is sooooo hard isn't it? Take Care to all, have a great Thanksgiving, knowing now what the most important things are! family and friends and time together. Everytime I see a star, i wish that my friends could be closer to Oklahoma. Yes, KSG, u are the first one i'd wish to see!

best to everyone on the whole board!!

[Rickster]

Rachel, Sending Strong Rudie vibes to your family and your Dad! Hope everything goes well! Of course you have "Chelle to keep your spirits up! God Bless!

[hoops]

more rudie vibes positive thoughts and prayers to Rachel and her family and Lesa and her family. take it from me, they work
peace
hoops

[BGG]

Please re-up those vibes, folks. 'Paw' (Jim) is having surgery today.
We are all on pins and needles... trying to work but worrying and wondering.

Rachel's Mom will call as soon as he is out of surgery... but it's a waiting game until then.

Please say a prayer this morning, ok?

Thanks Rudie Family,
Michelle and Rachel

[Marcia Drummergal]

Rudie Vibes headed your way from Cincy!

Marcia

[TwinLori]

Rudievibes and prayers for you and your family from out west!! Lori

[david uk]

Vibes still winging their way over from the UK.

[Dee]

Please say a prayer this morning, ok?

You've got it Michelle!

[JoanM]

prayers on the way...keep us posted

[David_Gardiner]

Hope the surgery is a great success and he recovers his full health as quickly as possible. Thinking of you both.

[aabram]

All the very best rudie vibes winging their way from Scotland. :)

Annabel

[RedjackRyan]

prayers and love coming to you continuously from Pittsburgh

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

BGG & Peanut...

Betty and I send our prayers and Best to you and yours as well...

Best from the civilized side of Pa...

R & B

[Mary6906]

Sending good thoughts to you and yours!

[Peanut]

I just got the call that my dad is out of surgery and in recovery. He did okay during the surgery, but I'll have to talk to my mom later tonight to find out the prognosis for his cancer. One thing at a time though. I'm just thankful at the moment. Thank you everyone for your Rudie vibes!

Rachel

[JoanM]

Thanks for the good news update Rachel. Keeping you and yours in my prayers. jm

[Dee]

Glad to hear the surgery went well Rachel!

[trish55]

Rudie Vibes and prayers for you and your family!

[Roady]

Peanut and BGG, Glad to hear the surgery went well. Sending Rudies vibes and prayers that the Path report is encouraging. Will send my new number.

Barb

[Eva]

They are still coming your way...

Eva

[Dar]

Rachel,
My thoughts and vibes and prayers are with you and your family!
Best wishes to your Dad!

Lesa, sending vibes to your husband as well!

[hoops]

Rachel and Michelle,
more rudie vibes positive thoughts and prayers coming you way and to you mom and dad
peace
hoops

[Lesa]

Still wishing things go great for your dad Rachel. vibes vibes vibes from oklahoma

[leslie]

Rachel, BGG & Lesa,

Prayers being sent your way, sorry I didn't know about this sooner. Glad to hear surgery went well Rach, please keep us posted. Lesa best of luck in Houston, they've got some really good docs there and if you meet up w/ Elliott, give him a big hug from us!

Leslie & Patrick

[Kath of the Guitar]

Thinking of all of you, and sending prayers and well wishes from Fla.
Lets all stay in the positive!
BGG, did you get my message yesterday?
{{BIG HUG}}

[Peanut]

Kath,

Michelle did get your message, but she's knocked out by a nasty cold at the moment. :(

My dad did just fine during the surgery, and the doctor believes he removed all of the cancer although he'll be keeping a close eye on him from now on. It'll take a couple of weeks before he starts feeling better, but he's on the road to recovery thanks to Rudie vibes. I'm sure he'll be much happier tomorrow after the catheter comes out. He's usually not a very cooperative patient. ;)

Thanks again to everybody!

Rachel

[Sara]

Glad to hear the news, so far, is positive. Continued healing Rudie vibes from me, as well. Think a good thought - my Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer 5 or 6 years ago and continues to manage it successfully with injections and oral medication. Medical research and treatment options continue to advance; there are many, these days, who do well.

[Bat]

Reallly glad to hear the good news so far, Rachel..will he need chemo, or doesn't the doc think he needs it? Keep us posted, and give the guy a hug from the Old Bat!
It must be fun to take a walk down the hall with a catheter in (or don't they let them do that?)...like being led around by the ..well, not a good feeling.
You're right...he'll feel much better about that being out tomorrow!
May he have a complete and uneventful recovery!

[Kath of the Guitar]

Oh Rachel, that's GREAT news!
I'm soo happy for you and your family.
Tell BGG I hope she feels better, give that girl some chicken soup.LOL
;)

[Dee]

Good news, Rachel!