A Very Hard Post For Me To Write- ASKING FOR PRAYER- Once Again---and A Judy Health Update
One of the reasons my daughter and I did a road trip home was specifically to see him and his wife, Carol. We met boating in the mid 90's and have been fast friends ever since.
Dr. Ball was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in last summer. The optimistic outlook at that time was eighteen months.
Two weeks ago, when we saw him in the Carolinas, he was just coming home from the hospital and doing quite well. He talked with us and he remembered some times we had shared
His wife, Carol, contacted me yesterday. Allen is failing fast. They were on their way to Baltimore
to see the neurosurgeon that did his initial surgery.
It looks like they will be stopping chemo and starting hospice care when they get home. Carol is NOT READY for this. Are any of us ever really ready for this moment? No-we're not-no matter what-we're not.
Please pray for Allen & Carol. Pray that they are able to turn things over. I know they are Christian people and they are assured of their Heavenly Home but I also know that they love their Earthly Home, too.
My heart is aching for this wonderful man. He was a bright light in the field of medicine and I can't tell you how many babies in NY state are named after him. One day I will tell you some wickedly funny stories he shared... but today--- I am having a hard time finding humor in this moment.
On a brighter note, Judy-Gracious Southern Living
Dr. Ball was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in last summer. The optimistic outlook at that time was eighteen months.
Two weeks ago, when we saw him in the Carolinas, he was just coming home from the hospital and doing quite well. He talked with us and he remembered some times we had shared
His wife, Carol, contacted me yesterday. Allen is failing fast. They were on their way to Baltimore
to see the neurosurgeon that did his initial surgery.
It looks like they will be stopping chemo and starting hospice care when they get home. Carol is NOT READY for this. Are any of us ever really ready for this moment? No-we're not-no matter what-we're not.
Please pray for Allen & Carol. Pray that they are able to turn things over. I know they are Christian people and they are assured of their Heavenly Home but I also know that they love their Earthly Home, too.
My heart is aching for this wonderful man. He was a bright light in the field of medicine and I can't tell you how many babies in NY state are named after him. One day I will tell you some wickedly funny stories he shared... but today--- I am having a hard time finding humor in this moment.
On a brighter note, Judy-Gracious Southern Living
is home, groggy, but doing okay. She thanks all of you for your prayers and will fill us in more at a later date. For now- she is starting the healing process.
Thank you - All of you! Thank you for taking your precious time to offer up a prayer for friends that need them. Bless you-as you bless those that need it!
I'll have a little lighter post tomorrow!
Thank you - All of you! Thank you for taking your precious time to offer up a prayer for friends that need them. Bless you-as you bless those that need it!
I'll have a little lighter post tomorrow!
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