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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)
Great news, prayers continue
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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)
So glad to hear he is making good progress! Thanks for letting us know!
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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)
That's great news to hear!
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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)
that's awesome news, so happy for your family, and I bet dads glad to have you around more and that's probably some of the best medicine he has received
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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)
There are things my wife can no longer eat after chemo ( just the smell of it ) plus after all treatments are done it takes 2 full years to get back to 100% full strength.His body will let him know how much he can do and tell him not to push it my wife passed out a couple of times while out on her own while I was at work, yes it's frustrating but he just needs to find the balance of being active but not over doing it.
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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)
All the best to your Dad likaroc13 and your Wife duallyjams...
I can tell you this with my diagnosis...Nothing like going through the rest of your life amongst family and friends with an invisible "C" on your forehead and the "look" from them wanting to ask how you're doing, drives me nuts. I can tell you about how I feel, if I tell you I'm doing OK I'm lying.... |
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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)
Thank you for the update.
Happy New Year to you and yours, despite the challenges you currently face. Good to hear the wheels are still turning.
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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)
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Thanks Grizz, & Happy New Year to ya'll as well!
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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)
Great news!
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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)
I thought we had a thread somewhere for stuff like this, but I can't seem to find it. So, I figured I would just post it here in my thread. I came across this at a local Hobby Lobby:
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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)
that is killer!
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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)
I'm a little late posting this but wanted to share. Dad went back to Memphis on Feb. 25 for another PET scan. Then we went to the local cancer clinic for results & chemo the following Wednesday. Doc came in smiling & said he had good news. From looking at the scans, there were no visible signs of cancer remaining! He said that doesn't mean he can stop treatments though, because they want to make sure everything stays clear & doesn't come back with a vengeance. He said even though it doesn't show up, there can still be microscopic cancer cells. They changed up the chemo formula, as one of the meds is known to affect the heart. That one particular medicine was switched for another that's not harsh on the heart. He met with a cardiologist in January I think, & everything looked okay. His appetite is 95% better, & he has been gradually regaining some weight. He also started doing some physical therapy to gain some strength back. He's out & about driving regularly as well, & he's hoping he can get strong enough to ride his bike again this Summer. For now though, it looks as though he's in remission. Just wanted to share the news with you guys. Thanks for the prayers, & please keep praying for continued progress.
I had been going down each week for a couple days, just to hang out. Life is finally getting back into a mostly normal routine now though, & I'm back home in TN on a more permanent basis. We're going to the Super Chevy Show in Memphis this weekend. Dad bought a 30's Dodge rat rod (pics in post #149) a while back, & he's tired of messing with it. So we're taking it to the car corral. Also taking my old Tahoe wheels to try & sell, & I plan to look for a pair of steelies for "Black Betty" so we can get the front end buttoned up. As long as the weather stays nice, it should be a fun weekend.
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Now that was a nice update and bit of info Phillip.
Thanks for letting us know. I work in the Haemato-Oncology market and was a nurse in a previous life, so I am unfortunately a realist as well as a cynic. ![]() Looks like you are making every day count.... That is very cool. I hope your dad gets back on his bike sooner than later. Saw a cool caption on FB this week...... You never hear anyone on a bike say "Are we there yet?" Will be good for you to get back to Black Betty.
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thats great news...
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Heres the thread on the literature and such...will be a nice addition and I hope you add it.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7095755 And glad to hear you got some good news this time!!!!
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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)
Glad to hear the good news!
Saw earlier in your thread you went to Charlotte Auto Fair. Planning on going this weekend? I'll be there. EDIT: Nevermind, just read the last sentence of your post.. lol |
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That's great new Phillip. I hope his health continues to improves.
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Thanks for the update with good news.
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My in-laws came up for a couple days this past week/weekend, & we all went to check out some antique shops in the nearby area. I came across this grille in one store, but it was tagged "NFS" (not for sale). Looked to be in pretty good shape.
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Congrats on the GREAT NEWS
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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)
great news on your dad, prayer definitely works, on a different note my wife came in with the same tin from hobby lobby the other day, pretty neat tin should of had a 60-66 in the center though,
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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)
Hey welcome to spring hill btw. I'm in spring hill as well and just about ready to put my c10 on the road. Sent you a PM. Hit me up sometime been looking for car guys to hang with wrench with.
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Went to visit dad a couple days last week, & we were talking about the truck. I think we have two 5x5 wheels, one with a tire. We needed another tire, but dad said last night that he found one at the salvage yard not far from his house. So, maybe we can at least get the front end rolling enough to get it on the car hauler. We need to button up a couple things with the steering shaft first. Then it can go to the shop for new brake lines & other work needed. Speaking of which, have any of you guys seen these?: https://youtu.be/XADAMp4CswM
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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