paul99 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 hello everyone i have been speaking to rod 123 for some weeks now and with his permision tonight i have been permitted to post on his behalf as you know rod is the husband of mel who suffered an sah some years ago and has been a regular contributer on btg how ever over the last few months rod has been admitted to hospital for treatment of cancer of the lung which was removed by a lobectomy and found to be clear however he has returned for a body scan and the drs found two cancers in the brain one is larger than the other over 2cms in diamater he is now finding it hard at times to remember names and in mid speech forgets what he was saying the prognisis is very very poor and he is due to be admitted into john radclife on sunday i hope you will join me in wishing rod well in his fight over the next few months his children have stepped up to the plate to care for mel and i wish everyone well for the ongoing fight rod is facing good luck rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelBel Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Paul Thanks for letting us know. That is sad news . Good luck Rod! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I had the absolute pleasure to meet both Rod and his wife Merrill at the BTG Christmas Meet in 2009. There are times in life when things really just don't seem fair and words fail me and this is one of those times. Rod if you're looking in, my thoughts, prayers and love are with you as you fight your battle. xxx I thought that I would add the photo of Rod and Mel, taken at the BTG Meet in 2009. Click on the photo itself to enlarge it. [ATTACH=CONFIG]1618[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithH Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I also have met both Rod & Merrill, they graced me with a visit whilst on Holiday. My thoughts and prayers got out to Rod and his family. Thank you Paul for bringing this to the attention of those who know them, and fellow BTG Members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempse Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I am so sorry to hear this news. I have not met Rod, but I do remember when I first joined BTG and couldn't find my way around the site and was wondering if I should even post my story, he was the one who sent me a pm giving me encouragement to try it and join in the discussions. Thanks Rod - little did I know then that I would be still an active member posting over 2 years later. Sending love and hugs to you and Merrill at this time - keep fighting. Thanks Paul for notifying us all, Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish.girl Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I'm so sad to hear this and will be thinking of Rod & his family. I also have only 'met' Rod through BTG, not in person. A friendly face with so many words of encouragement for other people. Sometimes life is just too unfair for words. Paul, please pass on my best wishes to Rod. Michelle x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahLou Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thank you Paul for letting us know. Im so sorry to read about Rod, life sure has so many unfair twists and turns. They are in my thoughts and prayers. SL Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill C Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Paul if you speak to him or Mel please pass on our love & thoughts. My mum was diagnosed with lung cancer & had a lung removed so I understand what the familyare going through. Life can be very unfair to the nicest people. Sending love to you too xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) Hi Paul thank-you for letting us know about Rod. I also had the great pleasure of meeting Rod and Merril both lovely people my thoughts and prayers will be with him,Merril and the family. Rod if you are looking in wishing you all the best in the battle you are fighting love to you and Merril. Edited March 26, 2012 by Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz D Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thank you for letting us know Paul. My very best wishes to you Rod and to Merrill and your family. Such sad news. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi K Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thoughts and prayers for Rod and Merrill. Xoxoxoxo Sandi K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Such sad news. Paul when you speak to them next please give them my love and let them know that we're all rooting for them and sending loads of love. My thoughts and prayers are with them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Rod, Take care of yourself....and thanks for your kindness towards my Daughter...All the Best and Once Again Many Thanks for your Kindness xx Regards WinB143 x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod123 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Hi all, I would just like to say thankyou for the kind words of encourougement, i'm off to Addenbrookes on sunday for an op to remove a 3.1 centremetre tumour on the front left of my brain and hopefully this will give me 6 months of relatively pain free time bar the radiotherapy, which i dont really understand much about that ,but Merrill is now 3 years down the line on tuesday and she is so much better that she was so i have this to be happy for, really about the only thing she does'nt do is go out on her own and that is mainly due to her unsteadiness and the risks of falling, I Hope i will post again, i now only have one lung so i do have what they call underlying problems, but i hope to speak to you all very soon Best Wishes Rod and Merrill x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Hi Rod, I'm so glad to hear that Merrill is coping well and is much better than she was ....give her my very best wishes. xx I wish you all the very best for Sunday and I shall be thinking of you .... you make sure that you come back and visit us when you're feeling better .... I shall be looking forward to having a natter with you .... love Karen xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Rod, when I first joined BTG you gave me the answers as to why I was like I am and helped me to understand what it was all about. You gave me tips on how to cope with the persistant dizziness, something that the doctors and physio failed to do. I am forever grateful to you for that. My thoughts and prayers are with you and of course Merrill at this trying time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish.girl Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Rod, just wanted to wish you lots of luck for Sunday Michelle xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) Rod I really hope all goes well and that you are back here posting again soon. Jess.xxx Edited March 23, 2012 by jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Rod big ditto to what everyone else has said sending you both lots of love and hugs, hope everything goes well for you on Sunday.... take care, Love, Louise.xx Ps sorry this is late I've had no internet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelBel Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Rod, It is lovely that you managed to pop in and post! I am so glad that Merrill is doing much better, and the very best of luck for you on Sunday, Speak soon Kel x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hi Rod Lovely of you to pop in. Great news that Merill is doing better. She's some a long way with your strength. Will be thinking of you tomorrow and praying for a speedy recovery from the surgery. Love, thoughts and prayers with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul99 Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 rod you cheeky so and so speak to you later take care my friend love to mel hugs and cuddles from lin and me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul99 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 hi i text rod last week a week after he came out of hospital just he finds it easier to text than talk as he finds it hard to hold conversations but he felt ok but finds talking a little difficult hopefully he may pop in sometime soon best wish's rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Wish Rod and family all the Best please Paul xxx ta xx WinB143 xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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