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Just a quick hello

18 years ago

I have been missing all of my KT friends soooo much. You would not believe how often I think of ya'll.

Lydia, thanks for the pictures from Van Buren. We haven't been back since. I saw the letter I had started to write to you in my notebook today. LOL

I just came by the office to fax some things for a new medicine they want to try for Glen's liver cancer. The chemoembolizations he's had have kept it "stable". The new drug is called Nexavar and our part of the cost would be $1643.29 per month which of course we can't afford! It has been used on people with kidney cancer and just approved for use with liver. His brother, Larry, was even on it and it kept his from spreading.

Glen's home sick today. Yes, he's still trying to work even with his illness. (I don't like to use that awful C word). Both my parents are doing pretty good considering they are 80. I still have my back pain but that's just normal. All the critters are fine and even have a stray we took in Monday since it was getting below freezing. Hoping to find him a good home. He even has a collar on him. I put an ad in the paper-sure hope someone calls to claim him. Sissy and Bear are not happy puppies! lol

Just know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers and I hope to get back here soon. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers, too.

Going down to the river. The Delta Queen is docked and will be leaving at 5pm. This may be her last voyage if they don't pass some kind of ruling due to her wooden hull, I think.

May you all be blessed!

Charlee

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Cherryfizz
18 years ago
Hi Charlee! I have been thinking about you and Glen for a long time now and wondering how you were both doing.I just got back to posting again too.

I hope you can drop us a line more often so we know how you are doing.

Thinking good healing thoughts for both you and Glen.

Anne
nodakgal
18 years ago
Oh Charlotte its so good to see you here!!!!
I've thought of you lots and still praying for you guys!
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FlamingO in AR
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Hi, Chuck! I'm sorry to hear that Glen's not feeling too well, but bless his heart for pushing on and on! And it's so nice of you to take in a stray, too, even with all you've got going on. (I know the feeling, we did that too, a few weeks ago.)

I wonder if you can get some drug assistance from the drug company that makes the drug? I keep seeing commercials for things like that. It would be worth a few letters, for sure, that's a huge amount of money. (((((Charlee and Glen)))))

Thanks for checking in, I think about you a lot! Good luck, sweetie and I'm glad your parents are well.
phyllis__mn
18 years ago
Charlotte, I do think of you often, and remember the information you gave me on the New Madrid fault. I also ran across a picture of Dudley(cat) being absolutely nutty over the catnip you sent him in an exchange; I also use your Cajun seasoning recipe. So it's nice to see you post.
lydia1959
18 years ago
Hi Charlee! Glad to hear you got the pictures. I was about to post a message asking if anyone had heard from you!

Sorry to hear that Glen is not doing great, I hope you can get the new medicine and that it works. Have you looked into clinical trials? Maybe he could get the medicine that way?

That's sweet of you to take in the stray. I hope his family responds to your ad.

Stay in touch!
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teresava
18 years ago
Hi Charlee-I'm sorry to hear you are having arough time lately. I think about you and hope that times improve for all of you!

(((Charlee & Glen)))

Teresa
glenda_al
18 years ago
Thanks so much for checking-in. I do think of you two often, and certainly will continue with mighty special thoughts!

Hugs to you!
grittymitts
18 years ago
Charlee, here's a good site for Drug Assistance -it list many companies that offer help. You will have to get verification on his condition, dire need for drug, etc. from Glen's doctor, etc.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/drug_assistance.html

(I'm kinda disappointed that his doctor(s) didn't offer some help in obtaining the drug.)

I know the feeling of not being able to afford drugs to keep a loved one alive. I lost insurance that had paid for DH's transplant drugs when I retired, but he is a veteran & VA helps a great deal with the cost now.

Y'all are still on my prayer list.

God bless!
Suzi
donna37
18 years ago
Good to hear from you and yes, please check with some drug assistance programs.
Keeping both of you in my special thoughts and prayers.

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