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    Life is not great right now

    My wife has been fighting brain cancer for three years now. I fear things are getting worse. We go for a fresh MRI at noon today. It may be a while before I ship any products out. If you want to cancel I will of course understand.

    Prayers are needed and welcomed.
    Eric Foster
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    dang, Eric.

    Do know that things can get better. I've had quite a few cancer stories with GOOD endings amongst my family and friends in the last few years.

    Also know that for my part I'm beaming all manner of positive energy/thoughts/prayers/mojo to you and her.

    Stay strong, s6

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    As you know, this hits close to home for me. Both of you will be in my prayers and those of my church.
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    Sorry to hear about this Eric.

    I prayed for your strength and your wife's comfort.

    Please, please keep us posted on the status.

    Greg

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    Eric

    My prayers are with you. May God give both you and your wife the strength to get through this trial. I'm very sorry to hear this news.

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    Take care of your wife. Rockets and things can wait.
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    L1 will have to wait until 2013. Oh well.......patience is a lost virtue any-ways...

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    Eric:
    My thoughts are with both of you, Hoping for a GREAT! outcome today.

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    Chin up man, hope all goes well for your wife.

    And if anyone cancels orders on Eric, swarms of Canadians will arrive and douse you in maple syrup.

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    I don't know you or your wife but I have family members who are cancer survivors. My cousin is a four-time survivor of bone cancer and I have seen miracles. I cannot begin to know what you are dealing with but prayers sent.

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    Eric, in the grand scheme of things, none of this hobby stuff matters. What matters is your wife's health, and your family.

    Take care of her, take care of yourself, and take care of your daughters.

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    Quote Originally Posted by troj View Post
    Eric, in the grand scheme of things, none of this hobby stuff matters. What matters is your wife's health, and your family.

    Take care of her, take care of yourself, and take care of your daughters.

    -Kevin
    Amen, Amen, and Amen.
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    Hey Brother,
    All I care about is you and your family. I'm in Atlanta again but I'll be home after March 21. If I can help in any way let me know, ok? Be strong my friend, you're an amazing guy. Our thoughts are with all of you.
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    Thoughts and prayers

    my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Daniel

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    THanks to all Ya'll.
    She's been admitted to the Hospital, I'm just getting home.
    Mri was not Good, The tumor is more defined and vascular. There is swelling on her brain and brain stem. Started her on IV steroids to bring this down. Radiation oncologist scheduled to speak to us once the swelling goes down.

    Rhonda is looking and feeling some better, Please keep her lifted up in prayers!

    God Bless you all,
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    Mizz Rhonda

    Eric,

    Bridgett and I will pray for you an your family. As usual, my order can wait. There are more important items in life.

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    Glad she's feeling better. We'll pray.
    Good luck, brother.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eric1 View Post
    Please keep her lifted up in prayers!

    God Bless you all,
    You got it. Be strong.
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    Dear Eric ,I`m very saddened to hear about this news.

    I`ll shall indeed keep you both in my thoughts and in my heart.

    Be strong my friend !!

    Sincerely yours


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    Your family is in my thoughts.
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    Very sorry to hear this, Eric! Sad news...
    Best wishes,
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    I can't even imagine the hard times you must be going through. I hope you, your wife, and your family stay strong. I will be praying for her this weekend.
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    Eric- My sincerest hopes that you can be where you need to be doing the best you can for those you love. Stay positive and know we are all with you in this dark time. Please take care of yourself when it would most easy to forget. Best wishes- Dave
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eric1
    My wife has been fighting brain cancer for three years now. I fear things are getting worse. We go for a fresh MRI at noon today. It may be a while before I ship any products out. If you want to cancel I will of course understand.

    Prayers are needed and welcomed.
    I'm so sorry to hear my friend...will keep you in prayers. Trust in the lord and he will take your hand! I've been there bro, stay positive. You are her rock right now.

    Drew

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    You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

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    Tough times for sure Eric.
    As some here know,Ive been dealing with my Brorther haveing brain cancer for the last 2 years.
    Never give up,stay strong.
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    Stay strong and know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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    Commend your way and whatever troubles your heart
    To him who commands the heavens.
    He who gives the clouds, winds and air,
    Their paths, course and track,
    He will also find ways where your feet may walk.

    Be strong for those who need you now - forget rockets - they are just trinkets at a time like this.

    In my prayers.

    Mel
    "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one."

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    This is what I feel.

    Whose woods these are I think I know.
    His house is in the village though;
    He will not see me stopping here
    To watch his woods fill up with snow.

    My little horse must think it queer
    To stop without a farmhouse near
    Between the woods and frozen lake
    The darkest evening of the year.

    He gives his harness bells a shake
    To ask if there is some mistake.
    The only other sound's the sweep
    Of the easy wind and downy flake.

    The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep.

    Thank you Robert Frost for your eloquence.
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    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.

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    Eric , thank you for the update. If you need anything please give me a call.
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