rough end of the year here...

just read a few of the older posts about rough yr. Family having a tough time this year. Oct mom in law fell and broke the leg bone 4 inches below the hip. Local dr put in a rod and some screws and put her to physical therepy. Wasnt progressing like she should after 6 weeks. Took exrays found the rod had come through the leg and was crushing into the hip. Took her to Lansing, dr put in whole new hip and repaired damage. She then come down with artearial bloodclots they had to go in and smash. Now its time to get her back local so we can rehab her again.
Wife has been battling pancreatitus since before we married 10 yrs ago. 5yrs ago they found tumors wrapped around the neck of the pancreas. the last few months she has been in alot of pain and in and out of hospital. They finally referred her to the dr we see in Ann Arbour. Went last monday. Wife is officially a cancer patient. Dr says it isnt the patrick swayze cancer it is all capsulated in the tumor. To get the tumor they have to take the pancreas out. This is still under advisement as we get another opinion.
To add some excitement I was having funny vision. Went to dr. Had to have cataracts taken off both eyes. All is going well now. Sure looked like I was going to sell tractors to pay bills for a little while. (now its tractor oriented.)

Mike, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Yup, that's a hard year. Hope it improves for you and the family. Will be thinking about you.

Stumpy

sorry to hear the bad news,things will get better

I hope your New Year looks up!!!!

On your wife's health. Get a second and maybe even a third opinion. Maybe even a trip to the Mayo Clinic would be right for you too.

They have helped both my wifes out on health problems. My first wife was convinced that the Mayo clinic added years to her life over where we started out at. They are now helping my current wife out on her broken hip. She is doing better there but had been going down when doctoring more local.

I hope all of you the best!

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Like JD said, a second or third opinion is a good thing to consider. Jim

Been wondering where you've been Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. For all my grumbling about how tough things have been this year,that very thought crossed my mind at about 4 this morning,at least we're all in good health. Best wishes to all of you over the holidays and I hope you're all at least able to enjoy it.

take care and prayers maybe not tractor but farmer related and thats neighbors helping neighbors and it dosent matter if its tractors advice a set of hands or a prayer take care

Hope things keep going in a positive direction for you. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Rick

Kind of makes equipment problems and the like take
a back seat when it comes to health issues.
I hope things take a swing in your direction Mike.
Well wishes and prayers from the Royse camp.

Here's hoping 2014 will be better for you. My prayers for you and family.