i have played this close to the vest for obvious reasons, but this evening my wife, Jackie, posted this on her Facebook page.
Dear Facebook friends... I have a favor to ask of each and everyone of you. Monday I was diagnosed with having cancer. I ask that you please keep me and my family in your prayers and thoughts. I am a strong believer that prayer works and the more people praying for me, the better the chance that all will go well and this His will will be done. In advance, THANK YOU!"
She has Stage III ovarian cancer, which means it has spread. We do not know the extent as of yet. Our first MD Anderson trip will be on Tuesday. We were in ICU for 4 days last week. She is taking morphine for the pain. The 5 year survival rate is around 1 in 5.
This is a wonderful woman who has stood by me on things she could have run from. She knows the true value of love, courage, honesty and devotion. She has also taught me the true value of them, too.
Please, please put her on your prayer list. We both believe the in miracles of prayer.
My last request would be to post a short note of encouragement here, if you are so inclined. I will print them and give them to her to keep her morale up. She is a fighter. She has made the decision to fight with all her might.,
Any help that you can grant to our family would be appreciated beyond words.
Be assured that you and Buddy are both in my prayers. Whenever I have communicated with Buddy, he has always mentioned you in glowing terms. I have not had the honor of meeting you and I am sure the loss is mine. Having known Buddy for scarcely 2 years, I have come to know that he is made of finer stuff and I could not imagine Jackie, that you could be any less. I pray that you get well soon. God bless you.
I echo the response by rw kennedy in that you and Buddy will be in my prayers. Even though I have never met either you or Buddy, I feel that we on the Mineral Rights Forum are all part of an extended family and when one hurts and we all are there to extend our moral support. My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in the early 90's and the news was very scary to both of us but through prayer and excellent treatment, she has been cancer free since that time. Jackie, you will be in our prayers during this time of crisis and we both wish a speedy recovery.
Although I haven't had the good fortune to meet or even speak with you, I have spoken with Buddy on several occasions over the last few months as he helped me with a lease offer. I couldn't believe how willing your husband was to help someone who is a complete novice when it comes to the Oil business. He impressed me as such a fine and helpful Gentleman and I'm certain that he could not have become like that unless he had a strong wife to share his life with. This strength will help you thru this battle. I spoke with my wife about this. She is in the medical field and mentioned that this form of cancer is normally not found until it is stage 4. Hopefully that is at least a bit of good news. You and Buddy will both be in our prayers. I'm sure there will be many others who leave words of encouragement for you. In addition to those that post a note to you Jackie, I hope you realize that there will be many more people that don't post that will also be praying for you.
I have never met Buddy or you. But this is what I do know of Buddy. When he sees that someone needs help or is in need of anything, he responds. And that is all I need to know about him to help him and you in your time of need. Now, after reading your Facebook page, I recognize your faith in our Lord, the greatest source of love, tenderness, and compassion. And that is all I need to know about you to pray for you and your family as you face these trying times ahead of you. You are in my prayers. God bless.
You both will be in our thoughts and prayers as you navigate through the medical treatments and procedures ahead. Prayer chains are amazing strengths of healing.
Jackie, of the conversations Buddy had with us, as he assisted our lease negotiations; he did mention how much you mean to him, and that you two have a great, fun relationship. Let those good times shine in your memory, when you're facing some of the dark times, as you face your cancer treatment.
Even though I do not know you or Buddy, it saddened me to hear of your diagnosis. Nothing is worse than having a doctor tell you that you have cancer. Statistically speaking, many people, at one point in their life, will be given that dreaded diagnosis.
I can certainly relate to what you are going through. I was diagnosed with colon cancer 2 years ago. After the initial shock wore off, I was numb for a while. They performed colon re-sectioning surgery on me; 10 inches of my colon was removed. Because I was diagnosed at Stage 2A there was no lymph node involvement so chemo was optional. I decided to forego the chemo treatments. I still have CT scans and bloodwork performed routinely every 6 months and will, more than likely, have it done well past the 5 year mark just to ease my mind. I wish I could tell you that once you go through the surgery, treatments, test after test, that you will never ever have to worry about it again but as your life gets back to normal, and it will, there will always be something in the back of your mind wondering when the next shoe is going to drop. Unfortunately, the fear part, I don't think, will ever go away. I'm a firm believer that God gives us what he knows we can handle and he puts loved ones around us to help us and give us strength when we need it the most.
You, Buddy, and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
When my very bright wife Jan was diagnosed with brain cancer and given weeks to live, her strong determination was to survive and mine to support her efforts in every way. A year of determination, closeness and support created a memory that stays with me daily and shall always be an integral part of me. The support and positive encouragement and prayers of our friends and family made the struggle for survival a positive part of our lives.
Buddy, you a re a clear thinking, well respected treasure to our industry and that is obviously due to Jackie's continuing support. I pray that your total support for her during this time will reap a positive result. It will be the best investment of your time regardless.
My prayers, thoughts and best wishes for a strong recovery,
Like most of the people on this forum we do not know each other personally but only from our mutual interest in mineral rights.
You have my loving thoughts and prayers for Jackie's remission and return to good health. And Buddy take care of yourself too - it's hard being a caregiver.
I think of the hundreds (maybe thousands?) of people that you, Buddy, have helped over the years through this forum and hope that that goodness is returned to you and Jackie a thousand-fold!
Our family has been faced with later stage cancer over the past several years and we have an exceptionally strong belief in prayer. My Mom alone was diagnosed with later stage breast cancer at an early age when medical weapons were not as potent as today and she lived a great life to age 89. I know for a fact that her strong will and the miracle of continued prayer and support from family and friends during those years saved her.
We have never met either of you but rest assured you will be in our thoughts and daily prayers. Buddy has been a wonderful giving and insightful help to all of us on this Forum and it is much appreciated.
It is my custom to walk through the pasture to my treehouse that hangs over the creek. Once in my treehouse I implore God’s grace on my prayer need. I will be making this walk for you Jackie and Buddy. God Bless.
I've already prayed for both of you. I won't pretend to imagine your circumstance, but I know that God does and I know that there isn't enough money in Texas to replace the peace that comes from trusting God in the midst of a storm.
You and Jackie will be in my prayers constantly. We all need friends, especially in times of stress Yes, Jackie IS a fighter and with the prayers of everyone here I'm sure she will pull through this. I pray for strength for both of you. If ever you want to talk, you know where I am. Same goes for Jackie. Love you both like my own kin.
Buddy and Jackie,
I am so sorry to hear your distressing news. You are both in our prayers. I know that you have a large group of people on this forum that think highly of Buddy, and by extension, you Jackie. I hope the peace and comfort of our Lord envelopes you, and strengthens both you to face the future.
I work with a woman who had ovarian cancer and was given three months to live by her Dr's in Corpus Christi. She went to M D Anderson for a second opinion and then treatment. That was 15 years ago and she is cancer free and going strong. Those people are great, and you have made the right decision to go there for treatment. You are in our prayers. Craig and Cathy.