Saturday, September 10, 2016

Retired Rod Update

We just wanted to put an update out there as so many people have asked about Rod.  He had SUCCESSFUL brain surgery on March 21st and came HOME two week later after a short visit to the rehab hospital.  He successfully completed 6 weeks of chemotherapy and radiation at that time.  His first post chemo scan showed no progression.  Rod then started on chemo once per month.  He has since had another positive scan result.  He's had some hiccups along the way but is "fighting the good fight" as he said yesterday.

We cannot begin to thank everyone for the texts, calls, cards, messages, and positive thoughts/prayers.  He struggles to type on his phone or computer.  But he enjoys reading notes or hearing that someone has messaged us.  Just know they are so appreciated.

Rod's kids

27 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for letting all of us out here in Blogland know how Rod is doing. Even though I've never commented, I enjoyed reading his posts. Please tell him that many people are praying for him and we hope he continues to improve. Ann M

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  2. Thank You for the update on Rod's wellbeing. We are continuing to keep him in our prayers.

    It's about time.

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  3. Thank you for updating us. It gets a bit lonely out here when one of our RV Bloggers are away. Prayers for a full recovery underway.

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  4. Thank you for the update, we so enjoyed his company this past January hope we can do it again. What a super guy!
    Our prayers are their for you Rod.

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  5. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thanks for the update.

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  6. I think of him often... and tell the story of his robot vacuum cleaner... and still pray that all is well. Good hearing the update and wish him the best.

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  7. I'm so happy to hear that you are doing much better. I loved reading about your travels and motorcycle trips. I hope you continue to do well and I offer some prayers to make sure that happens.

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  8. I was so pleased to see Retired Rod pop up on the side of my blog. Good to hear our friend is "fighting the good fight", we never had any doubt that he would be doing that. I am sure between you guys and Biscuit he is kept in good shape.

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  9. So happy to hear this update. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

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  10. Thank you for the update. So glad to hear you are doing better. We both so enjoyed meeting and chatting with you at last years Bloggerfest. You are in our prayers.

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  11. The update is really welcome, and I hope your treatment goes very well and you can get back to your life. Thanks so much for the info and here's to your great recovery!

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  12. Rod, so good to hear you are progressing. Hopefully, you can soon start blogging again. I enjoy your posts.

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  13. Thank you. Hope Rod continues on the positive road to recovery. My thoughts are with him.

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  14. Thanks so much for the update. Lots of prayers and hugs being sent his way.

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  15. Wow, am I ever grateful to learn something about Rod. I followed his blog for many years; went down the road with him and Loyce, the kids and grandkids. Laughed with him----or at him?---the roomba story!---and cried with and for him. Nothing would make me happier than to find a post that he made himself. Please say hello, and remind him that I once commented about how quickly he could go from KC to AZ. Feel the love, Rod, and keep on hanging in there.
    Thanks to the kids for putting out the word!!!

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  16. We appreciate your update. Tell Rod to keep on fighting our thoughts are with him. We've missed hearing from him on a regular basis.

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  17. Like JB I was so happy to see Rod's blog pop up on our side bar and really appreciate Rod's family giving us all an update. All the best to you and Biscuit Rod and we will be watching our sidebar for your update report on travels to Wendys, your motorcycle adventures, cottage getaways and your RV trips to and from Arizona. Keep up the good fight Rod we're all a rootin fer ya:))

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  18. Like everyone else, I was so glad to see Rod's blog pop up in my blog feed this morning!! Very glad to hear he is fighting--we think of you often Rod!

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  19. Great glad to hear Rod is on the mend...

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  20. Glad to hear Rod continues to improve. Dolly and I just missed Rod at the Blogfest Both Dolly and I grew up in the KC area and so enjoyed his motorcycle rides through our high school stomping grounds. Hope Rod is able to get back online soon.

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  21. Have read Rod throughout the years and so enjoyed his blogs, sorry to hear about the illness, but so glad he is 'putting up the good fight' Take Care and God Bless

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  22. I met Rod in Quartzsite last January and we chatted for a long time. He is such an interesting person. Tell him hi from me and to take care and get well. Look forward to him being able to update the blog himself, but in the meantime thanks to the family for keeping us informed.

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  23. Thanks so much for the update! Glad to hear he is progressing nicely..He is in our thoughts and prayers!

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  24. I'm very glad that Rod is making progress - I wish him continued success in all those tests and scans. I'm also sure that he benefits greatly from his caring family.

    (from a blog follower)

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  25. Thanks so much. I appreciate everything Rod shared on his blog and wish him only the best.

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  26. Thinking of him out here in Vancouver. Continued success in getting healthy. Can't wait till I read you are back on the road again. take care, god be with you.

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  27. How wonderful that you would give us an update on Rod. We met him at the First Blogfest. and have been silent followers for a very long time. Please let him know that he is in our prayers for a complete recovery.!!

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