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Comment by innovator on February 6, 2009 at 2:25pm

Thanks for all the replys guys. It means alot. Its not an easy thing caring for your parents in this condition. Its like caring for children. They've been taking care of me for the last 42 years this is the least I can do to pay them back. My mom is on the mend though, her doctors say the cancer is about 99% gone! She has lost weight, is weak still, but her hair is growing back!. Alittle day by day she does her excersizes to build her strength. Her appetite is still weak but it's coming back slowly. My dad is not gonna get any better. He's been in the condition he's in since 1995. I have noticed he's having a difficult time getting out of bed in the morning, and needing more assistance in the bathroom. The doctor told me he's low in Potassium so I've been feeding him foods rich in Potassium and giving him potassium supplements but I don't know it may just be a result of his age and sedentary lifestyle. I don't mean to bring anybody down reading this, but in a way it's cathartic. My wife called me this morning to tell me my cat, Sampson died in her arms from a heart attack. He was about 10 years old. I got him from a breeder but it wasn't what you call a nurturing environment. It turned out he had asthma, and as a result he had a weakened heart. The vet said he wouldn't last 5 years but he made it 10. The move to Arizona was a blessing for him. His lungs were clear and unrestricted, he lost weight and began to run around like the kitten he never was. It was great to see him so active, with bright blue eyes and good overall color in his nose and gums. I'm gonna miss him. He was a good cat. I'll get some pics later. Please tell me this is all temporary and it will get better soon!!!!

Comment by Bill Jones PONYEXPRESS RACING on February 6, 2009 at 1:20pm

Sorry to hear that me and my family will have prayers for you and yours. Welcome to the site

Bam

Comment by kev on February 6, 2009 at 11:21am

My dad been sick too. Being there for your dad all you and he need it,s going to be a little hard but god will bless you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you will be in my prays!!!!!!! p.s my dad going through cancer and your mom will be bless too hang in there my dad love little the vega but he is a ford man he love to go racing with me when he can go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by John Press on February 5, 2009 at 1:09pm

Hey Mike, sorry to hear about your Mom and Dad. I know what your going through, I lost my Mom to breast cancer and my Dad to lung cancer (asbestos) Best wishes and God Bless. We're here for you.

Comment by innovator on February 5, 2009 at 12:11pm

Yes I cannot forget I am married to a wonderful and beautiful wife julie, I have 2 stepkids, Kirstie 17 and Brendan 14. We have one dog, Mocha a german shepard/wolf mix, and 7 cats. My wife is a gourmet chef and makes awesome healthy foods. Check out her website www.juliescreations.biz
We're hoping to attend more racing events this year. We're gonna check out the NHRA Arizona Nationals on Feb 20-22 and the WCHRA races at Speedworld dragstrip in Whitman, AZ on feb 28th.