Back in Denver, could use some of those prayers! - The Orange Mane

MrPeepers · 12-30-2007, 02:29 AM

Hi guys,

Not all of you know me too well, but there is a few.

I live in Phoenix and am originally from Denver. I left the area after the military in 1998. My father a United Airlines employee was diagnosed with Brain Cancer Christmas 1997 and passed away in 1999 after fighting the Glioblastoma for 2 years.

Well, it's been some time. I found I out Dec 26th, my mother has the same thing. She has the same brain tumors, 2 of them in fact. 1 the size of a golfball and another growing mass the size of a marble. So, I'm strong, but i'm sad. This is my mother, I don't have any brothers or sisters. In the heirarchy of my family, it comes down to me. I have great Aunts and Uncles. I have been down this road and could use a miracle. I'm a young guy age 33, and I'd like to have at least one of my parents. Now, i'm at the point of begging God for an exception to the norm.

I could use a little help from my friends. Your energy, prayers, whatever you want to call it would sure be nice.

thank you folks.

mrpeepers.

Blueflame · 12-30-2007, 02:41 AM

Prayers and positive thoughts for you and your Mom...

Sassy · 12-30-2007, 02:42 AM

You've got it!
Thoughts and prayers for you, your mom and your family!

Take Care!

SoCalBronco · 12-30-2007, 03:54 AM

I definitely will keep your Mom in my prayers, MrPeepers. I am very saddened to hear that, hopefully they can get those tumors out of there quick.

Meck77 · 12-30-2007, 10:02 AM

You got it Mr. Peeper. I'm back in Denver myself if you need a helping hand with something. I get the impression you are in the middle of a move?

Crushaholic · 12-30-2007, 10:35 AM

Prayers go out to your Mom, MrPeepers...

Ray Finkle · 12-30-2007, 11:03 AM

Best wishes to your Mom.

Spider · 12-30-2007, 11:10 AM

I hope it all works out for you man ..Best wishes

Broncoman13 · 12-30-2007, 11:16 AM

Peepers, you have my support and prayers. I too will pray for that miracle! I
'm just down the road in Castle Rock, if you need anything PM and we'll get in touch!

BMF Bronco · 12-30-2007, 11:27 AM

You got it Peepers!

Broncochica · 12-30-2007, 11:54 AM

I'll be praying for you and your Mom, stay strong.

smalltowngrll · 12-30-2007, 12:02 PM

You are in my thoughts and prayers for a miracle for your mother and strength for you!!

Jana® · 12-30-2007, 01:36 PM

I'm praying for you!

Los Broncos · 12-30-2007, 02:08 PM

Wow, this year of death and disappointments cant end fast enough.

Prayers and thoughts are with you and your mother.

HEAV · 12-30-2007, 02:59 PM

Stay strong!

JCMElway · 12-30-2007, 04:54 PM

My thoughts and energy go out to your Mother!

JCM

summerdenver · 12-30-2007, 07:29 PM

Hope your Mom recovers. You will be in our prayers.

jrmarden · 12-30-2007, 10:37 PM

Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Deke23 · 12-31-2007, 12:11 PM

you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers, dont ever give up.

broncosteven · 12-31-2007, 03:32 PM

Thinking of you and your family.

orange 4 life · 12-31-2007, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPeepers

Hi guys,

Not all of you know me too well, but there is a few.

I live in Phoenix and am originally from Denver. I left the area after the military in 1998. My father a United Airlines employee was diagnosed with Brain Cancer Christmas 1997 and passed away in 1999 after fighting the Glioblastoma for 2 years.

Well, it's been some time. I found I out Dec 26th, my mother has the same thing. She has the same brain tumors, 2 of them in fact. 1 the size of a golfball and another growing mass the size of a marble. So, I'm strong, but i'm sad. This is my mother, I don't have any brothers or sisters. In the heirarchy of my family, it comes down to me. I have great Aunts and Uncles. I have been down this road and could use a miracle. I'm a young guy age 33, and I'd like to have at least one of my parents. Now, i'm at the point of begging God for an exception to the norm.

I could use a little help from my friends. Your energy, prayers, whatever you want to call it would sure be nice.

thank you folks.

mrpeepers.

well, that brought me to tears.
im with you every step of the way peep.
i lost my mother to cancer in '99, so i can very much relate to what youre going through, and you will be in my daily prayers.

all the best to you and your mother. i pray you get your miracle, and thank you for humbling me and showing me how petty many of lifes problems can be.

jake

"You stand up proud
You pretend you're strong
In the hope that you can be
Like the ones who've cried
Like the ones who've died
Trying to set the angel in us free..

...when youre waiting, when youre waiting for a miracle"

bruce cockburn/ jerry garcia band

Beej · 01-02-2008, 11:23 AM

Very scary. Thoughts and prayers to you and your mom.

MrPeepers · 01-05-2008, 05:29 PM

Update!

Well, it's been 7 days since I found out. The MRI is very ugly. My mom has one golfball size tumor and one large marble size closer to the center of the brain. She will undergo surgery in the next 4 days and has the chance of permanant communication damage. It has to be done. The doctor who cared for my father said these tumors are worse. In a sense, i'm much calmer this time around and can appreciate what little time we have without panicing. We all have an end, at least I can prepare for my parents. I told my mother the other night that she's fortunate that she can receive so much love she'll be sick of it before she ever goes.

My mother never properly executed her will and now i'm in the middle of alot of legal questions. I got a will executed with all the medical necessities within 4 days, I felt pretty good about that. She remarried about 4 years ago and i've been in a power struggle with her husband the day I landed in Denver. It's a long story, but I'm doing the things that had to be done.

So, the road for my mother is surgery, followed by chemo and radiation therapy, followed by more surgery and chemo. I have been down this road before. Fortunately, I have an incredible family of aunts, uncles, and cousins to help in the process. I have few people in Denver, but I grew up here and have many friends of hers and mine to help along the way. I feel like a veteran cancer caregiver and that seems very strange to be without collecting a paycheck for it.

I appreciate everyones concern, private messages of encouragement and genuine support albeit a few tailgates and messages be the connection.

Thanks so much, i'll keep everyone posted.

Broncos4Life · 01-09-2008, 06:34 AM

Hang in there man. I'll be praying for you and your mother.

UboBronco · 01-09-2008, 12:23 PM

Hang in there. I am going through cancer with my mother-in-law, and my father. Enjoy every moment you can...

Thoughts, wishes and prayers are with you and your family.

12-30-2007, 02:29 AM	#1
MrPeepers Ring of Famer Remember Darrent Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: AZ/CO Littleton Posts: 1,368 Adopt-a-Bronco: TBD	Back in Denver, could use some of those prayers! Hi guys, Not all of you know me too well, but there is a few. I live in Phoenix and am originally from Denver. I left the area after the military in 1998. My father a United Airlines employee was diagnosed with Brain Cancer Christmas 1997 and passed away in 1999 after fighting the Glioblastoma for 2 years. Well, it's been some time. I found I out Dec 26th, my mother has the same thing. She has the same brain tumors, 2 of them in fact. 1 the size of a golfball and another growing mass the size of a marble. So, I'm strong, but i'm sad. This is my mother, I don't have any brothers or sisters. In the heirarchy of my family, it comes down to me. I have great Aunts and Uncles. I have been down this road and could use a miracle. I'm a young guy age 33, and I'd like to have at least one of my parents. Now, i'm at the point of begging God for an exception to the norm. I could use a little help from my friends. Your energy, prayers, whatever you want to call it would sure be nice. thank you folks. mrpeepers.

12-30-2007, 03:54 AM	#4
SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,284 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	I definitely will keep your Mom in my prayers, MrPeepers. I am very saddened to hear that, hopefully they can get those tumors out of there quick. __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH!

12-30-2007, 10:37 PM	#18
jrmarden Just Drafted Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 39	my thoughts and prayers.. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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12-30-2007, 02:41 AM	#2
Blueflame Miss Congeniality Welcome to Peyton's Place Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: in my cups... lol Posts: 33,037 Adopt-a-Bronco: Randy Gradishar	Prayers and positive thoughts for you and your Mom...

12-30-2007, 02:42 AM	#3
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	You've got it! Thoughts and prayers for you, your mom and your family! Take Care!

12-30-2007, 10:02 AM	#5
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,308	You got it Mr. Peeper. I'm back in Denver myself if you need a helping hand with something. I get the impression you are in the middle of a move?

12-30-2007, 10:35 AM	#6
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,039	Prayers go out to your Mom, MrPeepers...

12-30-2007, 11:03 AM	#7
Ray Finkle DOOONNNTTTTT CAAARRREEE! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 7,401	Best wishes to your Mom.

12-30-2007, 11:10 AM	#8
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	I hope it all works out for you man ..Best wishes

12-30-2007, 11:16 AM	#9
Broncoman13 Broncoholic JT #80 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 16,961 Adopt-a-Bronco: Orange Julius	Peepers, you have my support and prayers. I too will pray for that miracle! I 'm just down the road in Castle Rock, if you need anything PM and we'll get in touch!

12-30-2007, 11:27 AM	#10
BMF Bronco Offseason sucks... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 11,724 Adopt-a-Bronco: ME	You got it Peepers!

12-30-2007, 11:54 AM	#11
Broncochica Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cali. Posts: 2,460 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	I'll be praying for you and your Mom, stay strong.

12-30-2007, 12:02 PM	#12
smalltowngrll Orange Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 8,038 Adopt-a-Bronco: dortoh	You are in my thoughts and prayers for a miracle for your mother and strength for you!!

12-30-2007, 01:36 PM	#13
Jana® World's cutest Bronco Fan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Anywhere but here! Posts: 1,399 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ed McCaffrey ;)	I'm praying for you!

12-30-2007, 02:08 PM	#14
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Wow, this year of death and disappointments cant end fast enough. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your mother.

12-30-2007, 02:59 PM	#15
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	Stay strong!

12-30-2007, 04:54 PM	#16
JCMElway Moderate-erator Dominate! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 6,866 Adopt-a-Bronco: Oleg	My thoughts and energy go out to your Mother! JCM

12-30-2007, 07:29 PM	#17
summerdenver Ring of Famer Rebuilding both offense and defense Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,822 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Hope your Mom recovers. You will be in our prayers.

12-31-2007, 12:11 PM	#19
Deke23 Just Drafted The Mile High STOMP!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newville, PA Posts: 7 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers, dont ever give up.

12-31-2007, 03:32 PM	#20
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,003 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	Thinking of you and your family.

01-02-2008, 11:23 AM	#22
Beej Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 417	Very scary. Thoughts and prayers to you and your mom.

01-05-2008, 05:29 PM	#23
MrPeepers Ring of Famer Remember Darrent Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: AZ/CO Littleton Posts: 1,368 Adopt-a-Bronco: TBD	Update! Well, it's been 7 days since I found out. The MRI is very ugly. My mom has one golfball size tumor and one large marble size closer to the center of the brain. She will undergo surgery in the next 4 days and has the chance of permanant communication damage. It has to be done. The doctor who cared for my father said these tumors are worse. In a sense, i'm much calmer this time around and can appreciate what little time we have without panicing. We all have an end, at least I can prepare for my parents. I told my mother the other night that she's fortunate that she can receive so much love she'll be sick of it before she ever goes. My mother never properly executed her will and now i'm in the middle of alot of legal questions. I got a will executed with all the medical necessities within 4 days, I felt pretty good about that. She remarried about 4 years ago and i've been in a power struggle with her husband the day I landed in Denver. It's a long story, but I'm doing the things that had to be done. So, the road for my mother is surgery, followed by chemo and radiation therapy, followed by more surgery and chemo. I have been down this road before. Fortunately, I have an incredible family of aunts, uncles, and cousins to help in the process. I have few people in Denver, but I grew up here and have many friends of hers and mine to help along the way. I feel like a veteran cancer caregiver and that seems very strange to be without collecting a paycheck for it. I appreciate everyones concern, private messages of encouragement and genuine support albeit a few tailgates and messages be the connection. Thanks so much, i'll keep everyone posted.

01-09-2008, 06:34 AM	#24
Broncos4Life Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: QC....both sides... Posts: 1,777	Hang in there man. I'll be praying for you and your mother.

01-09-2008, 12:23 PM	#25
UboBronco Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 354	Hang in there. I am going through cancer with my mother-in-law, and my father. Enjoy every moment you can... Thoughts, wishes and prayers are with you and your family.