I’ve been reluctant to post some personal news here, but because just disappearing without an explanation seems odd, at the least, here goes.
Starting in November, my wife started coughing, and kept coughing. A blood test and then some scans detected a tumor in her lung, and some additional spots on her spine and pelvis. Biopsies confirmed these were Stage IV lung cancer, metastasized to 5-7 spots on vertebrae, the lungs, and pelvis.
She had radiation therapy to knock back the bone pain in her back, then had one chemotherapy infusion. Within 36 hours of that, we both came down with the flu that everyone’s getting. But it hit her very hard because her immune system is severely compromised. She ended up in the hospital for the flu as one very, very sick girl, and then for the pneumonia that followed. She recovered, although unable to eat much, was at home for nine days, then pneumonia returned and then she spent another week in the hospital. She’s on a feeding tube now and is regaining her strength.
I’ve been well occupied with all of this, obviously, and thought that a few of you would appreciate knowing what’s been happening. I’ll probably be absent a lot over the next months, as what’s ahead is going to be rough. I miss writing and reading your creations, and hope to be back. Until then….
Doug
HemmingPlay 
I’m thinking about you 💓
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So sorry to hear of your struggles. Sending blessings for strength and health to you wife and to you as well.
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Prayers to you old friend.
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Sad, sad news. 😦
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I’m really sorry to hear about this. I hope with all my heart that you’ll stay strong through the ordeal and will be able to give her all she needs. Hope is the one thing you should both hold on to..
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We are staying strong, staring this thing right in its ugly face. One day at a time. Thank you for caring.
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take care of the both of you – hugs
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I’m sorry to hear. Will keep you in my prayers.
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My love and prayers to you both, Doug. I have been worried. Thank you for the update.
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Thank you, Red.
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Oh dear Doug. I am so very, very sorry my friend. I am praying for your wife. If there’s anything I can do. You have many people who care about you. I’m so very sorry.
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I second what Amaya said.
Vanessa
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Hi Doug, I’m sorry to hear you and your wife are going through a trial of such great magnitude, and heartache, I imagine. I will be thinking of you both and hoping the best for recovery and peace. Take care.
-Amaya
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