Good to be back!

kjm · 04-04-2005, 11:36 AM

Hey all! I've been roaming the country the last couple weeks for work. Did a quick stint in Atlanta and then one in Chicago. Had a total blast both places, but I'm going to have to say I'm now pretty partial to the Windy City! LOL

There's no way I could possibly go through all the threads I missed, so I'm just starting out fresh. Hope I didn't miss anything too important. Sure did you miss you guys.

And a quick FYI: After months of riding that old emotional roller coaster with my dad's illness, we're finally moving forward and with good news. His Hep C is a rare strand and is easily treated and he'll only have to be on chemo for 6 months, not a year. Also after the biopsy report came back, the doctor has now said Dad is too healthy to be put on a transplant list and as long as the Hep goes into remission like it should and he stays on a strict diet, he could quite possibly be okay. For a long while anyway. He started treatments last week and last Friday took the first chemo shot. He was pretty sick Friday in the night (fever, chills, nausea, the works) but by Saturday afternoon was ravenous hungry and had a great amount of energy. I realize this may or may not always be this way, but God was it good to know it was bad right off the bat.

I know all your prayers and thoughts helped make this happen. I can't tell you how much all of you "strangers" (LOL) have become such a wonderful addition to my life.

sheltiepups · 04-04-2005, 11:48 AM

Welcome back!!

Glad to hear about your Dad!

Lil'Paws · 04-04-2005, 12:17 PM

Glad your back. The power of prayers. Aren't they amazing. Glad to hear the good news.

flyndog · 04-04-2005, 12:29 PM

Welcome back. I'm so glad to hear good news about your dad! How's Boone? Did he go with you?

kjm · 04-04-2005, 12:41 PM

Thanks guys. Nope, the little rascal got a two week vacation from his momma making him mind and work for stuff. One week with Grandma and Grandpa and the next with this 3 girlfriends. He couldn't say which week was the best. He was totally spoiled rotten after my parents house though. He's their only grandchild, so it's hard to lay down the law there. LOL

Rip's Girl · 04-04-2005, 01:57 PM

Welcome back, Karli! I'm glad to hear the good news about your dad.

minpinsrock · 04-04-2005, 03:50 PM

Welcome back!

IceyBlueSibes · 04-04-2005, 06:15 PM

Welcome back Kim! Soooo glad to hear your dad is doing better! That's so awsome, I got chills up my arms when I read that.

I'm so happy for you, and had been wondering where you were... glad to have you back!

sunny98 · 04-04-2005, 08:04 PM

Oh Karli, I am soooo happy to hear about your Dad! I posted a few weeks ago and never heard anything, but that must have been because you were away! I am glad you had a good time on your trip and that you are back home safe and sound. I will keep your Dad in my thoughts and Prayers!

04-04-2005, 11:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
kjm Schnauzer Slave Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 533 Rep Power: 89	Good to be back! Hey all! I've been roaming the country the last couple weeks for work. Did a quick stint in Atlanta and then one in Chicago. Had a total blast both places, but I'm going to have to say I'm now pretty partial to the Windy City! LOL There's no way I could possibly go through all the threads I missed, so I'm just starting out fresh. Hope I didn't miss anything too important. Sure did you miss you guys. And a quick FYI: After months of riding that old emotional roller coaster with my dad's illness, we're finally moving forward and with good news. His Hep C is a rare strand and is easily treated and he'll only have to be on chemo for 6 months, not a year. Also after the biopsy report came back, the doctor has now said Dad is too healthy to be put on a transplant list and as long as the Hep goes into remission like it should and he stays on a strict diet, he could quite possibly be okay. For a long while anyway. He started treatments last week and last Friday took the first chemo shot. He was pretty sick Friday in the night (fever, chills, nausea, the works) but by Saturday afternoon was ravenous hungry and had a great amount of energy. I realize this may or may not always be this way, but God was it good to know it was bad right off the bat. I know all your prayers and thoughts helped make this happen. I can't tell you how much all of you "strangers" (LOL) have become such a wonderful addition to my life.
	__________________ The Schnauzer Squad (just the two of us!): Karli and Boone "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."

04-04-2005, 11:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
sheltiepups Semper Fidelis - Marines Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,438 Rep Power: 127	Welcome back!! Glad to hear about your Dad!
	__________________ Breezy & her shelties Thank you Dawn, for a wonderful siggy :) 2cutepups

04-04-2005, 12:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lil'Paws ~w/Dachshund~ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ~Western~NC~ Posts: 1,662 Rep Power: 116	Glad your back. The power of prayers. Aren't they amazing. Glad to hear the good news.
	__________________ ~ Dachshund means Love ~

04-04-2005, 12:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
flyndog Unleash The Possibilities Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marfa, TX Posts: 3,969 Rep Power: 181	Welcome back. I'm so glad to hear good news about your dad! How's Boone? Did he go with you?
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04-04-2005, 12:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
kjm Schnauzer Slave Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 533 Rep Power: 89	Thanks guys. Nope, the little rascal got a two week vacation from his momma making him mind and work for stuff. One week with Grandma and Grandpa and the next with this 3 girlfriends. He couldn't say which week was the best. He was totally spoiled rotten after my parents house though. He's their only grandchild, so it's hard to lay down the law there. LOL
	__________________ The Schnauzer Squad (just the two of us!): Karli and Boone "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."

04-04-2005, 01:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rip's Girl Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,580 Rep Power: 139	Welcome back, Karli! I'm glad to hear the good news about your dad.
	__________________

04-04-2005, 03:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
minpinsrock mommie of 3<3 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 555 Rep Power: 87	Welcome back!
	__________________ I love my babies<3333

04-04-2005, 06:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
IceyBlueSibes Eyes = Mirror to the soul Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jupiter, Fla. Posts: 7,685 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 268	Welcome back Kim! Soooo glad to hear your dad is doing better! That's so awsome, I got chills up my arms when I read that. I'm so happy for you, and had been wondering where you were... glad to have you back!
	__________________ Sheiba, Denali, Ike, Nitro (Siberian Husky), Kelso (GSD x), Lugar (Boxer/Pit x), Willah (Shepherd/Husky x), Tibby, Cheech, Chong (Chihuahua), and any foster we have in the house! 9 Kitty cats!

04-04-2005, 08:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
sunny98 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mt Vernon Wa Posts: 822 Rep Power: 96	Oh Karli, I am soooo happy to hear about your Dad! I posted a few weeks ago and never heard anything, but that must have been because you were away! I am glad you had a good time on your trip and that you are back home safe and sound. I will keep your Dad in my thoughts and Prayers!
	__________________ Erin, Sunny and the gang

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