Members irishstu Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 My condolences Brent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gilgators Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 Brent, I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how hard it must be. Stay strong. Take some comfort in knowing that Judy isn't suffering anymore. My prayers and sympathies are with you. ... Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted June 12, 2009 Members Share Posted June 12, 2009 Beat the MAC, Dustin!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axegrinder Posted June 13, 2009 Members Share Posted June 13, 2009 Brent, I am so sorry to hear the news. You have my deepest sympathy.Kev & Dustin, keep fighting the fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarCrazy Posted June 13, 2009 Members Share Posted June 13, 2009 My prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cybersecretary Posted June 18, 2009 Members Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hope Dustin is getting better! Hey cancer....{censored} you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ckdoublenecks Posted June 22, 2009 Members Share Posted June 22, 2009 our prayers go out for you and your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blkjazz Posted June 23, 2009 Members Share Posted June 23, 2009 Brent You have my prayers and thoughts. Stay strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members You and Me Posted June 24, 2009 Members Share Posted June 24, 2009 Like some others here, I don't often frequent the Electric Guitars forum, but this thread caught my eye, and last night I read through basically the entire thread. First, I must say how incredibly inspired I am by the strength and spirit of you Kevin, as well as your son. This is obviously an unbelievably difficult and confusing period in you and your sons life, but it's incredibly clear after reading through this thread that you and your son are some of the strongest people in this world, much stronger than this disease. You just need to keep that strength, and keep fighting, and know that you and your sons' positive spirit is perhaps the most important treatment for your son, as well as yourself. I am very pleased to hear that Dustin's condition is improving and I pray and hope that it's completely gone for good as soon as possible. Keep believing, keep him believing, and both of you keep enjoying the little things that make life so great, like new guitars and tie-dye dates . Much respect, love, hope and mojo to you and your entire family. To Brent, I followed you and your wife's situation throughout this topic and it saddened me greatly to hear about your wife's passing. I wish you some peace and quiet dignity in this difficult time. As others have said, though, take peace in the fact that she is no longer hurting. Take solace in all the great memories you made with her, and use them to keep her alive within you. Most of all, be as strong on you can but don't be afraid to let your emotions out, lean on a friend if you can, whatever it takes, but stay strong. Once again I am truly inspired by the strength of all those in this topic who have had to deal with these incredible challenges. I lost my grandmother to Lung Cancer when I was in junior high. It was tough, but she was rather old and we had expected it for some time. Also I think at that age it was hard for me to connect to the reality of the situation/put it in perspective, but I do have a very small idea of what some of you are going through, and have a great amount of respect for the strength you've all displayed. I was going to wish you guys all the strength in the world, but it's pretty clear you've got it already. I guess then I wish that you KEEP all the strength in the word and NEVER STOP FIGHTING. -Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 58flame Posted June 25, 2009 Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 I feel your pain. Believe me. My whole heart goes out to you. Keep playin', whatever you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cymro#1 Posted June 25, 2009 Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 Brent. I was deeply, deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May God's blessing give you strength. Prayers go to Dustin. Keep strong, keep fighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricEye Posted July 2, 2009 Members Share Posted July 2, 2009 Dustin is a trooper. Just keep up the good fight, guys! He can beat this {censored}!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cybersecretary Posted July 3, 2009 Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 how is dustin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kevman Posted July 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 6, 2009 Dustin went to the Dr. Thursday and we have no change as of right now. Cancer still at the 50% reduced level it was last time we saw progress and he is maintaining his weight which while being a positive is still a bit disturbing to me. He only weighs 135# as of now. This is because he is still burning a ton of calories fighting the lymphoma and MAC. It is difficult to hear "No change" and "we are looking at it as a positive" The Make-A-Wish Foundation is sending us on a trip to Maui and it starts tomorrow. Dustin originally chose Maui because he wanted to do some mountain biking in one of the most exotic places on earth. He won't be mountain biking, he just does not have the fitness level needed for even the shortest of rides. We will however have an awesome time. It IS Maui for cryin' out loud. Hope you all had a happy Independence Day (you Americans anyway). Keep the faith we are gonna go recharge the healing batteries in Hawaii and I will report upon my return. On an unrelated note I just moved into an awesome lakefront home w/my GF and every day I go home to a veritable vacation spot. Peace out HC see you when I have a nice pinkish hue to my skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted July 6, 2009 Members Share Posted July 6, 2009 Have fun, and just lay back and enjoy the sun. Let somebody else do the worrying for a while (it's almost impossible to worry in Hawaii - the most laid-back place on earth!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted July 8, 2009 Members Share Posted July 8, 2009 I just wanted to let you all know that Judy passed away today. Thanks for all your prayers and kind words in the past.Brentgt5litre Very sorry. That's a tough one, but we're all pulling for you. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gt5litre Posted July 9, 2009 Members Share Posted July 9, 2009 Best wishes Kevman to you and your family, I hope you and Dustin have a great vacation in Hawaii. I want to thank all of you for your love and support that you have shown Judy and I through the years. She never understood the solace that guitar brought me, but she loved the support you the HC forumites brought us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ckdoublenecks Posted July 13, 2009 Members Share Posted July 13, 2009 Our prayers are with you and your son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted July 27, 2009 Members Share Posted July 27, 2009 Hey everyone, our friend RoosterB is in some trouble. He's been out of work with his back. He's been planning a move to NJ for a new business venture which is now off due to the bad economy. He's in real danger of losing everything soon. Anybody know what we can do to help? Raffles, collections? EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SoloArtist Posted July 27, 2009 Members Share Posted July 27, 2009 I'm in the Tri-State area and had no idea my neighbors on HC were going through so much. Kev, enjoy Dustin and Maui as you need a break. I am so sorry to hear about Judy too, Brent. I can't even imagine that level of loss even though I have lost a parent and brother. A spouse is totally different. We can all pray for you but remember to cast your anxieties on God for He cares for you. It's that one-on-one relationship that builds you up and can cause things to change. We are also told to give thanks in all situations, (not necessarily FOR all situations)! Not trying to preach, just share what has helped me along. Sorry too about RoosterB. A lot of deals are tanking these days but hold tight. God Bless everybody here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted July 28, 2009 Members Share Posted July 28, 2009 OK, the Raffle for Rooster idea is moving forward. We need a treasurer. A lawyer or accountant would be nice to hadle that role. Anybody? EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kevman Posted July 28, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 28, 2009 Update:Well we are back from Maui. It was absolutely killer awesome. Dustin didn't have the energy level to do some of the things he had wanted to but was able to get himself some fantastic experiences. We saw some of the largest sea walls (remember the beginning of Jurassic park 2?) as well as huge water falls from a chopper. TC had nothing on our pilot...Captain Kurt.He parasailed with his brother. We all went on a snorkeling cruise to Molikini and the turtle arches off of Maui. Sea turtles are cool.We saw a dude twirl fire and listened to some killer local percussion gurus at an authentic Luau.We did some free snorkeling off of Napolini bay in Maui where we saw even more awesome sea turtles.We ate all we could eat and Dustin still lost 5 pounds on the trip.129# when we got back.The Dr. put him on an appetite stimulant and gave him the OK to go to Virginia to spend and additional week away from NJ with my folks.My dad is a member of the Blue Ridge Miata club and has an Mspeed Miata (fun!) Dad took dustin down the twisties of the BlueRidge Parkway to TN where there is a stretch of road called the Dragons back. Some insane amount of turns 161 in like 8 miles and where all the bikers drag knees and autocrossers take it to the limit.I pick him up tomorrow. He has gained back a good bit of weight. Up to 140# Dustin is going to be staying with me and I am excited about it. My GF is awesome and loves him to pieces and he thinks she is pretty damned cool too. We visit the Dr. again on the 3rd and hope to have good news. We will have a new CT scan to judge progress.My best to all of you. It's good to see kids smile eh? God bless the Make-A-Wish Foundation. My kids in paradise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members donsimon76 Posted July 28, 2009 Members Share Posted July 28, 2009 Glad y'all had a swell time in Maui! That'll raise anyone's spirits! Keep up the good fight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted July 28, 2009 Members Share Posted July 28, 2009 glad to hear about the vacation and Dustin gaining some weight... keep up the fight brother !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members volvo1800 Posted July 28, 2009 Members Share Posted July 28, 2009 I was in an array of surgery's . . in and out of the hospital from 14-16 . .. . I got set on fire . . . . and then with an unrelated (equally painful) genetic defect (which i was unaware of) caused an infection at the base of my spine . . . that was sweet. Anyway . . . . what im getting at is even though it seems as if your world is coming down around you . . . just . . . kinda got to hang out . . play some tunes, eat some hospital food, and play the cruelest pranks that you possibly can on your friends. GOod luck im rooting for the whole fam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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