Well I started a gofundme account for my wife. It won't let me post the link here but if anyone is interested I'm running a little contest from now till Saturday 8pm EST for some five packs that I've been sitting on for quite some time. You can find the link on my FB page. If you do donate just send me a message here so I can keep you separated. I almost didn't post here because of all you've already done and I feel like a mooch as it is but I know a few might be offended if I didn't. Anyways if you want to look me up its Ricky Hamlin. Love you guys. Oh yeah here's a pic of the five pack and if someone from here wins I got two special sticks I've had for 4 years to add to it because this place is my first love.
Im new to the forum, and just came across all this. My heart goes out to you bro. I know a good deal of what you are going through, having lost my first wife to cancer. The battle days are long burned onto my memory, so i know the range of emotions you may be experiencing. As a husband, you feel the overwhelming need to protect your wife, and against something like this, there is nothing you can do but be there. It doesnt feel like you'e doing anything, but just being there is actually way more than you might think. Just be there, be the rock, and screw everything else. Love her, let her know it. Truly and sincerely hope all turns out ok for you and your family!
IMO, there is nothing wrong with raising a little money. Those medical bills can bankrupt anybody. Do what you need to do, and dont apologize to anyone.
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I gave a donation, but if by some off chance I win I would like you keep the smokes for better days ahead. I wish you both the best and hope you find a marrow transplant soon.
I gave a donation, but if by some off chance I win I would like you keep the smokes for better days ahead. I wish you both the best and hope you find a marrow transplant soon.
What Expendable Youth said fits the bill exactly for me as well, Ricky. I have plenty of cigars. I'd feel better if you kept them to enjoy after Carla beats her leukemia. God bless you both....
Just FYI, Ricky, I received the thank-you note via GoFundMe but, for some reason was unable to reply to it. Just want to say you're very welcome. It wasn't a large amount but I hope it helps.
As a cancer survivor myself I know how much it means to have the prayers and support of friends and family. I pray that a donor is found soon and that this ordeal can be over with and the two of you can get on with your life.
Im new to the forum, and just came across all this. My heart goes out to you bro. I know a good deal of what you are going through, having lost my first wife to cancer. The battle days are long burned onto my memory, so i know the range of emotions you may be experiencing. As a husband, you feel the overwhelming need to protect your wife, and against something like this, there is nothing you can do but be there. It doesnt feel like you'e doing anything, but just being there is actually way more than you might think. Just be there, be the rock, and screw everything else. Love her, let her know it. Truly and sincerely hope all turns out ok for you and your family!
IMO, there is nothing wrong with raising a little money. Those medical bills can bankrupt anybody. Do what you need to do, and dont apologize to anyone.
Good words, Darrin! I quoted it because it is exactly what I would say, having lost my first wife to cancer in '93. You know and I know something of what Ricky's going through.
Im new to the forum, and just came across all this. My heart goes out to you bro. I know a good deal of what you are going through, having lost my first wife to cancer. The battle days are long burned onto my memory, so i know the range of emotions you may be experiencing. As a husband, you feel the overwhelming need to protect your wife, and against something like this, there is nothing you can do but be there. It doesnt feel like you'e doing anything, but just being there is actually way more than you might think. Just be there, be the rock, and screw everything else. Love her, let her know it. Truly and sincerely hope all turns out ok for you and your family!
IMO, there is nothing wrong with raising a little money. Those medical bills can bankrupt anybody. Do what you need to do, and dont apologize to anyone.
Good words, Darrin! I quoted it because it is exactly what I would say, having lost my first wife to cancer in '93. You know and I know something of what Ricky's going through.
Got some bad news yesterday at OSU. Seems my wife has very strong antibodies. Which sounds like a good thing but the Doc said that it makes her unsuitable to 95% of the population. They are now looking towards stem cells. And if that doesn't work out then it's just finishing the next year and a half on maintainance therapy and praying. They will still keep looking for a match but the odds are very slim.
Don't ever give up. When it seems darkest that is when a glimmer of hope will shine thru. Please continue to hold positive and possible thoughts. We Love You and Pray for You and your wife!
C'mon, guys, its been a couple days, now, with no activity on the GoFundMe site. If you can spare a few bucks, this is the place to put them. Go to Carla.s page and make a donation. It's the right thing to do....
She's pretty bummed out. She just called me on the boat. She had to shave her head again. That Red Devil is some wicked stuff. What really sucks is that's the stuff she took for her breast cancer that they think caused this mess.
Thanks Guys. You all have been a true blessing. Finding a donor is looking less and less likely. The few that have come up all backed out at the last minute. The only one who didn't got cut from the list because of some health issue.
Wish I had some good news. It's getting harder and harder to keep my faith in God and humanity.
I'm sorry that this is the space you are in right now and wish more than anything that I could say something that would help you strengthen your faith in God and humanity.
While we all carry some suffering and pain you have had more than your share as of late and I am sorry for that. I do believe, however, that God never gives us something we can't handle.
Please know that you have a lot of friends here and we will do all that we can to help you, brother.
-- "There's something that doesn't make sense. Let's go poke it with a stick."
I can't understand why people would offer to be donors, and then back out when called upon. To learn strong faith takes enduring great trials. Stay strong, there are many praying for you both.
I can't understand why people would offer to be donors, and then back out when called upon. To learn strong faith takes enduring great trials. Stay strong, there are many praying for you both.
Yeah I don't get it either. I guess it sounds all noble at first and gives a person a reason to puff up and pat themselves on the back but at the same time knowing they most likely will never be called. But maybe that's just my bitterness coming out.
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IMO, there is nothing wrong with raising a little money. Those medical bills can bankrupt anybody. Do what you need to do, and dont apologize to anyone.
As a cancer survivor myself I know how much it means to have the prayers and support of friends and family. I pray that a donor is found soon and that this ordeal can be over with and the two of you can get on with your life.
Your friend,
Joseph Marta
Hang in there Ricky... better days are coming!
C'mon, guys, its been a couple days, now, with no activity on the GoFundMe site. If you can spare a few bucks, this is the place to put them. Go to Carla.s page and make a donation. It's the right thing to do....
While we all carry some suffering and pain you have had more than your share as of late and I am sorry for that. I do believe, however, that God never gives us something we can't handle.
Please know that you have a lot of friends here and we will do all that we can to help you, brother.