Prayers Needed for Ben.

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2010
    good luck Ben, this is a whole new year.. and I have to think some good news is going to come your way this year.
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited January 2010
    Ben, miracles do happen. 20 odd years ago I worked with a guy who was turning yellow, eyeballs and skin. The guys he worked with told him that he was looking terrible and the yellow was serious. He went to the Dr and after a truckload of tests, he had pancreatic cancer. Well near the end we didn’t want his wife to have the house with a bad roof so we all took up a collection and replaced the roof on one weekend (barbeque and lots of beer). A few weeks after that he went in for a final test to see how he was doing. He had improvement and was in remission. Two weeks after that, the unbelievable thing happened; the cancer was nowhere to be found in his body. The cancer team at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center here in Seattle said that it was God’s miracle and that there was no other way to explain it. He retired from where we worked 10 years ago and is still around.

    Bill
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited January 2010
    bsoko2 wrote: »
    Ben, miracles do happen. 20 odd years ago I worked with a guy who was turning yellow, eyeballs and skin. The guys he worked with told him that he was looking terrible and the yellow was serious. He went to the Dr and after a truckload of tests, he had pancreatic cancer. Well near the end we didn’t want his wife to have the house with a bad roof so we all took up a collection and replaced the roof on one weekend (barbeque and lots of beer). A few weeks after that he went in for a final test to see how he was doing. He had improvement and was in remission. Two weeks after that, the unbelievable thing happened; the cancer was nowhere to be found in his body. The cancer team at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center here in Seattle said that it was God’s miracle and that there was no other way to explain it. He retired from where we worked 10 years ago and is still around.

    Bill

    WOW what an awesome story. Pancreatic cancer is a death sentence and that truely is a miracle.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2010
    bsoko2 wrote: »
    Ben, miracles do happen. 20 odd years ago I worked with a guy who was turning yellow, eyeballs and skin. The guys he worked with told him that he was looking terrible and the yellow was serious. He went to the Dr and after a truckload of tests, he had pancreatic cancer. Well near the end we didn’t want his wife to have the house with a bad roof so we all took up a collection and replaced the roof on one weekend (barbeque and lots of beer). A few weeks after that he went in for a final test to see how he was doing. He had improvement and was in remission. Two weeks after that, the unbelievable thing happened; the cancer was nowhere to be found in his body. The cancer team at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center here in Seattle said that it was God’s miracle and that there was no other way to explain it. He retired from where we worked 10 years ago and is still around.

    Bill

    There was a time in my life that I would scoff at that story,, But after experiencing something similar just recently(as in 4 days before Christmas),, I am at a loss for words,, just extremely grateful and cognizant,for the rest of my life.Serioiusly. ;)
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited January 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    WOW what an awesome story. Pancreatic cancer is a death sentence and that truely is a miracle.

    We were all blown away by it! Some years later, one of our senior workers (I was a printer so we had workers in their 80's) came up to the guy and said "say aren't you the guy who we fixed the roof for and was supposed to die, what happened?".

    Bill
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited January 2010
    bsoko2 wrote: »
    We were all blown away by it! Some years later, one of our senior workers (I was a printer so we had workers in their 80's) came up to the guy and said "say aren't you the guy who we fixed the roof for and was supposed to die, what happened?".

    Bill
    Great story for hope, love it...............
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2010
    bsoko2 wrote: »
    Ben, miracles do happen. 20 odd years ago I worked with a guy who was turning yellow, eyeballs and skin. The guys he worked with told him that he was looking terrible and the yellow was serious. He went to the Dr and after a truckload of tests, he had pancreatic cancer. Well near the end we didn’t want his wife to have the house with a bad roof so we all took up a collection and replaced the roof on one weekend (barbeque and lots of beer). A few weeks after that he went in for a final test to see how he was doing. He had improvement and was in remission. Two weeks after that, the unbelievable thing happened; the cancer was nowhere to be found in his body. The cancer team at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center here in Seattle said that it was God’s miracle and that there was no other way to explain it. He retired from where we worked 10 years ago and is still around.

    Bill

    Miracles do Happen-Keep the Faith!
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited January 2010
    Crap Ben, this sucks. Hang in there and stay strong. I'll put you and your girls on our prayer list at church. Peace.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited January 2010
    Ben you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and believe that you are going to get better! A positive outlook is a stron medicine. Don't give in! God Bless!
    Carl

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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited January 2010
    I met Ben over the holidays at Jerry's, he is good people and a very smart person. Let me know any way I can help!!! Hang in there Ben!!!!! I wil be prayin' for you every day.love you man!!!
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    edited January 2010
    Ben you are in my prayers my friend...
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2010
    I really apreciate my Polk family. When I came here Joe tried to explain that this place is more than some virtual friends. We have a great thing going on here. I am actually in good spirits. I am not having a pitty party over here. It was a slap in the face when I found out Brady was closing. I had looked into St Joe's a while ago, and Brady looked like a much better option. The news of a local facility has boosted my already good spirits. Anyone who knew me when I broke my back and neck saw the healing that took place. Also remember my healing of the nasty burn I had? You can't tell where it was without real close examination. Prayers and positive attitude is 90% of the battle. I am going to beat this.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited January 2010
    I admire your attitude and wish you well sir!

    Regards,
    Mike
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  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited January 2010
    Good luck Ben...hope it all works out!
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited January 2010
    Prayer are with your Ben. Take care and listen to Joe, he is giving you sound advice.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2010
    Roy I hope to finally meet you in FLA this April.
    Take care Bro.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    WOW what an awesome story. Pancreatic cancer is a death sentence and that truely is a miracle.

    I agree and I've seen a couple of people go from pancreatic cancer...so this is a pretty incredible story. Everything is 'possible', hang in there and follow some of the excellent advice given above. We're not going away and will continue to keep you in our thoughts.

    cnh
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited January 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    wutadumsn23, prayers sent down your way also!

    God Bless!
    TK

    Thanks man, I appreciate it.

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited January 2010
    God Bless Ben. I'm praying as much as I can for you brother.
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited January 2010
    Best wishes bro and prayers your way...

    When your in Town in April hit me up. Maybe we can have a lil get together with Roy and other fellow Polkies in the area.


    Pauly
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2010
    That sounds great Pauly. You guys have a large number of Polkies in that area.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited January 2010
    Maybe we can get in touch with faster... :eek: :D;)


    Pauly
    Life without music would♭
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited January 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Roy I hope to finally meet you in FLA this April.
    Take care Bro.
    Ben

    Same here Ben.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • woodhead 2
    woodhead 2 Posts: 367
    edited January 2010
    Good Luck, Ben
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    edited January 2010
    Still praying for you and your children as well. If I can help... just ask.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,994
    edited January 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I am going to beat this.
    Damn right you are!
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited January 2010
    keep us posted ben. on both the good as well as any bad news. good luck brother.

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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited January 2010
    Ben looks like a lemon with legs.....;)
    Hang in there buddy.
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  • salasg
    salasg Posts: 172
    edited January 2010
    Don't know you personally, but my prayers are with you and your family.
    Hang tough.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2010
    No Cancer!
    Bad news liver is shot from the hep.
    Thanks for all your prayers.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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