Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter

Carguy49 · 02-24-2018, 12:39 AM

This is, without a doubt, the hardest thread that I have ever started on here.

Those of you that remember it, I did a road trip story about my wife and I traveling around the U.S on an awesome Road Trip in 2015. The trip was planned because my wife (Joan) was dealing with bone cancer and still is.

Since that time we have had numerous fun adventures alone and with family and friends. The memories will last a lifetime.

Now to catch up. A short time ago when my wife started Chemo again, after being off of it for a short time due to illness, I had a heart to heart talk with her oncologist. I was told that my wife had maybe a year left to live. He also said it could be longer or shorter, no guarantees. All others involved in her care confirmed the news. I knew she was going downhill, but it is hard to hear that news from a doctor. Her Doctors and nurses have been awesome throughout the whole process. She doesn't know how long she has and does NOT want to know.

Joan has already given up her job and we are talking life one day at a time. So this year I will devote most of my time and money to help make these last months as fun as possible.

To all my friends in Div. 6 that are part of the stock and super stock contingent, I will try and make a race or 2, if possible. My wife comes first. I am not here as much as I usually was. I will check periodically for comments from you.

God bless all of you and please PRAY for my wife that we can spend as much time as possible enjoying each others company.

older racer · 02-24-2018, 01:12 AM

take care, my friend, god bless.

MR DERBY CITY · 02-24-2018, 08:27 AM

Joan has been added to my prayer list.

kansas stocker · 02-24-2018, 08:52 AM

You both are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pete

Pistol Pete · 02-24-2018, 09:05 AM

You are both added to my prayer list.

MAURICE BLENDHEIM · 02-24-2018, 11:05 AM

49… Prayers for more tomorrows and strength for the both of you. You know we will all be here, when you return. Maurice

gsa612 · 04-24-2018, 03:34 PM

Ron sorry to hear of your loss,thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. John (gsa612)

GallopinGhost · 04-24-2018, 03:56 PM

Very sorry to hear about this. Prayers sent to you and your family.

Dan Fletcher · 02-24-2018, 10:54 PM

I don't know you from Adam other than your posts on this site. I'm very sorry for your situation, and I don't mean too be to forward in a public forum, but please get Tommy Johnson's cancer book. He was dead man walking with a diagnosis of literally a month or two 15 years ago, maybe more. Its a bunch of non western medicine supplements that saved his life and many others. Sounds like you don't have many cards to play, so I'd really recommend giving it a read and a try. Just google it. And again, I apologize if I'm sticking my nose in your business when I don't know you.

fordteacherguy · 02-25-2018, 01:36 AM

Ron,

My thoughts are with you and your wife, take care of each other and if we cross paths at the races ..we'll take care of you ..always....Brian

02-24-2018, 12:39 AM	#1
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,974 Likes: 2,463 Liked 2,934 Times in 705 Posts	Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter This is, without a doubt, the hardest thread that I have ever started on here. Those of you that remember it, I did a road trip story about my wife and I traveling around the U.S on an awesome Road Trip in 2015. The trip was planned because my wife (Joan) was dealing with bone cancer and still is. Since that time we have had numerous fun adventures alone and with family and friends. The memories will last a lifetime. Now to catch up. A short time ago when my wife started Chemo again, after being off of it for a short time due to illness, I had a heart to heart talk with her oncologist. I was told that my wife had maybe a year left to live. He also said it could be longer or shorter, no guarantees. All others involved in her care confirmed the news. I knew she was going downhill, but it is hard to hear that news from a doctor. Her Doctors and nurses have been awesome throughout the whole process. She doesn't know how long she has and does NOT want to know. Joan has already given up her job and we are talking life one day at a time. So this year I will devote most of my time and money to help make these last months as fun as possible. To all my friends in Div. 6 that are part of the stock and super stock contingent, I will try and make a race or 2, if possible. My wife comes first. I am not here as much as I usually was. I will check periodically for comments from you. God bless all of you and please PRAY for my wife that we can spend as much time as possible enjoying each others company. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends. Last edited by Carguy49; 02-24-2018 at 12:44 AM.

02-24-2018, 01:12 AM	#2
older racer Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 212 Likes: 13 Liked 68 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter take care, my friend, god bless.

02-24-2018, 08:27 AM	#3
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,636 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,923 Times in 1,516 Posts	Re: Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter Joan has been added to my prayer list.

02-24-2018, 08:52 AM	#4
kansas stocker Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kansas Posts: 235 Likes: 495 Liked 249 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter You both are in my thoughts and prayers. Pete

02-24-2018, 09:05 AM	#5
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,626 Likes: 3,397 Liked 779 Times in 209 Posts	Re: Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter You are both added to my prayer list. __________________ "Pistol" Pete Dutko

02-24-2018, 11:05 AM	#6
MAURICE BLENDHEIM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Langley (no igloos), British Columbia, Canada Posts: 569 Likes: 309 Liked 284 Times in 87 Posts	Re: Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter 49… Prayers for more tomorrows and strength for the both of you. You know we will all be here, when you return. Maurice

04-24-2018, 03:34 PM	#7
gsa612 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 100th Meridian Posts: 569 Likes: 116 Liked 280 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter Ron sorry to hear of your loss,thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. John (gsa612)

04-24-2018, 03:56 PM	#8
GallopinGhost Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: VA Posts: 230 Likes: 23 Liked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter Very sorry to hear about this. Prayers sent to you and your family. __________________ Brian Carpenter Stock 1358

02-24-2018, 10:54 PM	#9
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 491 Likes: 128 Liked 1,040 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter I don't know you from Adam other than your posts on this site. I'm very sorry for your situation, and I don't mean too be to forward in a public forum, but please get Tommy Johnson's cancer book. He was dead man walking with a diagnosis of literally a month or two 15 years ago, maybe more. Its a bunch of non western medicine supplements that saved his life and many others. Sounds like you don't have many cards to play, so I'd really recommend giving it a read and a try. Just google it. And again, I apologize if I'm sticking my nose in your business when I don't know you. __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES

02-25-2018, 01:36 AM	#10
fordteacherguy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 238 Likes: 33 Liked 160 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Carguy49's Road Trip - Final Chapter Ron, My thoughts are with you and your wife, take care of each other and if we cross paths at the races ..we'll take care of you ..always....Brian __________________ Brian Thompson NHRA Stock / Super Stock Class P/SA 6665 SS/MA 6665