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| melody |
Posted - Mar 27 2026 : 9:32:46 PM
Hello farmgirls-I've missed you terribly and thought I should drop a line or two regarding my husbands pancreatic cancer status. Last year was a very good year for us-we were able to do a lot of work around our old house that we had put off for years. Hubby was feeling well and chemo and radiation wrapped up and he remained stable with occasional ct scans and blood tests to monitor any changes- A few months ago things changed dramatically-he developed ascites and had a paracentesis to remove belly fluid-the fluid contained malignant cells and beginning next week after a PET scan that is scheduled he will begin Chemo again. He is very tired -appetite has gone down and he looks-well, he looks very ill. We knew eventually his cancer would advance (it was determined inoperable at the initial diagnosis) so it was always in the back of our minds. We are hoping the chemo will delay the inevitable if he is able to tolerate the new 'cocktail' our Dr. will be using. We are stunned but have accepted this new reality. Now, we are scrambling to get our house in order-purchasing a plot-talking to our financial advisor, etc. It's so hard watching your husband disappear before your eyes and being unable to stop this horror of a disease. Please continue to pray for my husband and my family-it is so very much appreciated. Love you guys. Mel |
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| treelady |
Posted - Apr 10 2026 : 08:19:24 AM
I am praying for you and your family Mel. Cherish each moment and hold on tight as long as you can.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
| suny58 |
Posted - Apr 09 2026 : 6:29:21 PM
Sending huge hugs, crying with you. Wish I had reassuring words to give you but I'm at a loss. Praying God comforts, leads, gives wisdom and peace tho Melody
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| melody |
Posted - Apr 09 2026 : 5:57:34 PM
thank you so much girls--it really means a lot to our family-bruce is now day 6 in hospital being readmitted after a previous stint of 2 days-a lot is happening and none of it good. our hospital physician called it 'putting out fires everywhere-hubby is weak and very tired-who gest rest in a hospital setting? possibility of going home saturday but not definite. my son heads out to milwaukee on the 13th pre-interview with dr for surgery-my daughter will be driving him down- found the hospital chapel today opened the bible placed in front of all the beautiful stained glass and landed on Ecclesiastes-read a bit and began to cry because it was so relevant to what is going on in our lives right now. Again, thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Mel |
| suny58 |
Posted - Apr 09 2026 : 07:15:12 AM
Im sorry Melody, prayers for yall added to my ever growing list! God is still good and is present with you all even in this!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Apr 06 2026 : 1:27:08 PM
Prayers going out to you and your family.
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Apr 06 2026 : 08:09:02 AM
Sending love and prayers, Melody. Just love each other every single moment you have together. Huge hugs and love.
Dreamer
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Apr 01 2026 : 4:20:57 PM
I am so sorry to hear things have changed so quickly. Sending you both big hugs.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Apr 01 2026 : 4:19:06 PM
Melody, thank you for the update. I'm sorry things are looking they way they are. I've been thinking of you and Bruce and wondering.
It's so very, very hard to deal with these situations and I continue to pray for you.
Hang in there!
HUGS!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Farmgirl Sharpshooter
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| laurzgot |
Posted - Mar 30 2026 : 2:51:01 PM
Will continue prayers. Lot of hugs.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
Sister #8705 6/9/2023
FGOTM- July 2023
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| nndairy |
Posted - Mar 30 2026 : 09:32:49 AM
Praying for you both!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| Jokamartell |
Posted - Mar 29 2026 : 7:59:45 PM
Many prayers and lots of love coming to you. Hugs!
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Mar 28 2026 : 6:19:32 PM
Keeping you, Bruce and your family in my heart, thoughts and prayers. What about your Son didn’t you tell us a few months back he was sick too?
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| Killarney |
Posted - Mar 28 2026 : 5:12:39 PM
Melody, praying for you and Bruce and all your family.
Many prayers and a big hug.
Connie
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Mar 28 2026 : 12:29:34 PM
Melody, thank-you for this update and I will keep you and Bruce in my prayers as you deal with the next medical efforts. Like others here, I am sorry that Bruce's cancer has returned. Like Dawn said above, we are all with you.
Winnie
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Mar 28 2026 : 11:31:31 AM
Prayers for you and your family.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Mar 28 2026 : 06:52:57 AM
I'm praying for you both Melody. It's heartbreaking to hear things have changed so quickly. We are always for you.
Dawn in IL
"Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn." —Lewis Grizzard |
| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Mar 28 2026 : 04:23:18 AM
Oh Melody, you have been on my mind heavily for the last few months, and now I know why. I have been meaning to write to you and check in, but life seems to get in the way. I am so happy to hear that you had such a good year. Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers, and may God’s love surround you with love, comfort and peace as you navigate these days and weeks ahead of you. I will write soon, Love and sister hugs, Wanda Sue
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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