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Old 08-14-2011, 06:39 PM
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How I am
by Gene Osborn on Friday, August 12, 2011 at 5:28pm
Medical Condition of Gene Osborn
After putting my mother to rest earlier this month, I was able to finish MY testing at the doctor's, as requested by my wife Mellanie, my siblings, and family members.
The testing reveiled a spot on my lung that made them suspicious, and I was given more extensive testing.
The Cat Scan found a mass inside my head that has been causing my head aches, and two more tumors in my right lung.
After spending a few days in the hospitol, I was diagnosed with terminal cancer that was "in-opperable" and can not be removed without causing further damage.
There is NO cure and little medical options. To fight this desease "medically" would only increase my chances to live by a couple more months than originally predicted.
3 to 6 months to live was predicted "with or without" treatments.
I asked for a chance to fight this on my terms, and came home with a new battle plan.
I now know that Tums will not fix my indigestion, Excedrin will not help my head aches, and my inhaler will not return my breathing to normal.
I am taking steroids to reduce the swelling around my brain and to reduce the risk of siezures or blindness.
I am using a nebulizer to help fix my breathing and lung capacity along with new medications.
I have drugs to help fight this indigestion that prevents my eating and drinking well. (throat swelling)
My speach right now is difficult and I appologize for the letter, but many want to know how I am doing, and I can't repeat this information that many times right now.
I have dissagreed with doctors many times before and won almost every time.
I am NOT ready to quit, eventhough I do NOT fear my day of going home.
I love my life now, more than ever before and remain the most blessed man you know.
I plan to continue doing God's will everyday till I am there with him in Glory forever.
Everyone will die as it is a part of life.
If I die tonight, or 20 years from now I will still belong to God's kindom, and do not belong to this world.
I want to watch ALL my children be baptised, and many other things I have not gotten to do.
I can not do any of these things if I give up, and I am not going to. Life will go on.
I appreciate each and every prayer, wish, and kind thought from all of you.
Please do not grieve as those who have NO hope. I am the winner either way.
I celebrate each day of life and plan to use every one I have.
God bless you all and Thank you for caring.
Gene
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Old 08-14-2011, 06:53 PM
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Gene, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Old 08-15-2011, 06:48 AM
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Sir, our family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Old 08-15-2011, 12:12 PM
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I was touched by ur post...my prayers are with you!

"He is our deliverer, redeemer and HEALER"
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Old 08-15-2011, 02:16 PM
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Thank you all so much,
I have a few more videos to finish( you will love), and some knives to finish as well.
I can't do either if I quit now, plus quitting is not in my nature.
I would rather try and fail than to fail to try.

Customized knife making (video) will be sponsored by Blade Magazine, and teaches knife making with simple hand tools, and the colored file work and fitting video is just cool. Colors, textures, and the techniques to achieve them.

I'm going back to work now, Thank you very much for the thoughts and prayers, I need EVERY one.
God bless us all,
Geno
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Old 08-15-2011, 06:35 PM
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Gene, I just found your post.

I want to cry, but if I did that it wouldn't be supportive.

My friend, you and your family have all our prayers and best wishes.

Keep on keepin' on, Gene.

Sorry I missed your call today. I was at the VA clinic for a scheduled 6 month Dr. visit. Just routine.

Get well, my friend.
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:47 PM
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Wow... very sorry to hear of your struggles, but sharing in your hope as well.
Prayers for healing are en route to the Great Physician.

I encourage you to check out "Healer" by Hillsong. Maybe you'll find some encouragement in it as so many others have.


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Old 08-15-2011, 10:51 PM
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Gene, you are in our prayers.

My heart would be saddened to hear this news about anyone, let alone someone who has been so valuable to all of those involved in this business.

I am reminded of C. S. Lewis' quote: "You do not have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body."

Let us know if there's anything we can do.


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Old 08-16-2011, 09:48 AM
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Sorry to hear about your medical problems Gene.


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Old 08-16-2011, 11:13 AM
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I'm sorry to hear about your illness Gene. I wish you well.
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Old 08-16-2011, 05:11 PM
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Your courage is an inspiration, Gene. I admire your attitude more than words can say.

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Old 08-17-2011, 10:12 AM
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Update

I have been home over a week now and doing GREAT considering...
I am eating, drinking, sleeping, and all the things they said was not going to happen.
I have gotten much work done (at my pace) to get the future ready.
I'm filming today after a nice breakfast, hoping for a cup of coffee in a moment to top it all off. It is amazing the things we can take for granted, like appetite, ability to swallow or breath...
I SO appreciate all the calls and support, but forgive my voice when I can't talk please.
THUS the notes like this one!
My new web page is growing, thanks to my friends and the American dream IS alive for those who want to work.
My wife and family impress me daily with courage and grace. Take time to enjoy them, esspecially while they are young. Thursday, My boy and I are planning to go fishing (He is 12 and LOVES to fish with Dad, as I do him)
Seen friends from grade school come by, notes from friends around the world, and my knife making friends who have been so kind... I am greatful to all.

Just wanted to offer a progress report for those who might like to know, and thank all those who are praying for myself and my family. Keep on slugging away, the best is yet to come.
God bless you all and thank you from an old friend. My coffee should be ready now, till later...enjoy your day.
Geno
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Old 08-18-2011, 11:04 AM
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That's great, Gene!
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Old 08-19-2011, 02:48 AM
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glad to hear it!!! God is so good..all the time!!!
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Old 08-19-2011, 03:10 AM
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Hope fishing went well.
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