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  David Burke 4:31 pm on October 4, 2016 Permalink  

  UPDATE ON JOHN LARDIN 

  John had his first cat scan since he started the chemo in June. Unlike a sore knee or cold you have no idea if the chemo is working until you have a cat scan. I am happy to say that the power of prayer does work. The stage 4 cancer in the liver is stable which is great news.

  What if boils down to is the chemo is working and the cancer has not spread further in the liver. The med staff is completely happy. Was told that John will always have the cancer but after the 6 month treatment ending in Dec. they believe he will begin a chemo maintenance treatment that might be just taking a pill. All will be decided after he has another cat scan in Dec. We ask you to continue to remember John in your prayers. THEY DO WORK.

   
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  John Lardin 3:47 pm on October 1, 2016 Permalink  

  OCTOBER TRIFLES 

  John Lardin continues to have his good days and bad days. Latest setback was on Wed, Sept. 28th, when John took a nasty spill when getting in the car in the rain. He was leaving the Schaefer’s and in the rain did not quite get the car door open wide and his feet got tangled and down he went, ended with a small abrasion on his head, sore shoulder, waist, buttocks and knee. As of this writing things are getting better but he is still sore. He had his cat scan on the 28th also and hopefully will know the results next week. The blood test with his visit to his primary Dr. on the 27th indicated his liver numbers were improving so that is a good sign. On Wed, Oct. 5th, Judy and John will be making a trip to TX to visit Kim, Larry and the grandchildren. They will be returning on the 10th. It has been a year since they saw the TX family and all are excited.

   
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  David Burke 3:07 pm on August 29, 2016 Permalink  

  SEPT TRIFLES 

  Things continue going well for John Lardin. He was able to make the Steak Roast and only used his cane to get from the car to the shelter so guess that is a good sign. He continues with the chemo every other week and that will run until at least Dec. plus the therapy once a week and that has to be requested after every four treatments. Judy and John keep on the move and Sep. will be a busy month for them. Caesars in Windsor think John is a high roller and continue to send him free offers. In Aug. they saw Paul Anika and Chubby Checker and in Sep. will see Air Supply and in Oct. see Billy Ocean. Along with that John keeps getting $10 free play each week plus free gas card and free room for two nights each week. That will involve two nights stay two different weeks. Oct. will be busy with making a trip the beginning of Oct. to visit Kim, Larry and the grandchildren in Corpus Christi TX and that to be followed the end of Oct. with a trip to Fort Benning GA to attend grandson’s Kristian graduation from basic training in the Army. Other than that they seem to be leading a low key life style. Again thanks to everyone for their prayers and cards while I continue the road to recovery. They are working.

   
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  David Burke 5:32 pm on August 5, 2016 Permalink  

  AUGUST TRIFLES 

  TRIFLES

  The month of July has been a pretty good month for John Lardin. He has had his second round of chemo and other than suffering one day each time of being overly tired all has been good. He will have his third round on Aug. 7th. He continues to have therapy on his hip replacement. He feels the recovery is not going as well as he thought it should but the Doctors keep telling him he has been through more issues than most have. He did make two trips to Caesars Windsor to just get out and did help out the Canadian economy. I want to thank all for their calls, cards and especially the prayers. Cannot put into words how important they are. See everyone at the steak roast.

   
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  David Burke 7:16 pm on July 5, 2016 Permalink  

  Anniversary wishes (late) 

  To my Tri-V family,

  Happy anniversary. My apologies for not being there to celebrate with you all. My prayers go out to all that are facing challenges in their lives, whether health, work or social.

  My lack of attendance was due to a health issue for me. I have just undergone gastric bypass surgery. After seeing the results of many people in my life and feeling the drain of active toddlers, I made the decision to move forward.

  I am excited about the changes already and look forward to seeing you at an event soon.

  Regards,

  Matt Hoffman
  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

   
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  David Burke 2:25 pm on July 3, 2016 Permalink  

  JOHN LARDIN 

  I would like to thank the TRI-V Family for all their prayers, calls and cards during my recent illness. The simple hip replacement has tuned in to being a major procedure. I have lost more weight (about 60 lbs) than thought and this has effected my medication for the sugar and blood pressure. Between trying to get the meds at a favorable level and try to have physical therapy it has been a struggle. I have had to cancel the therapy at least once and now to complicate the problems I am scheduled to start chemo on Mon., July 11. As my primary doctor said “You have been through many bumps in the road and there are still a lot more before all is over.” Judy has been more than an “Angel” through all this and know I would never have made it without her. Can still use the prayers and thank all of you again.

   
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  David Burke 1:11 pm on June 25, 2016 Permalink  

  Trifle From Tim & Karlyn Gies 

  We are enjoying our first summer down in Florida. Just golfed 18 and now it is pool time. Weather doesn’t seem any worse than many other parts of the country.

  We have our oldest grandchildren Austin & Kayla flying down to Florida on July 13th to spend three days with us before we drive up to Gatlinburg TN for the Gies family vacation. Tracey, Nick and family will also be joining us. We should be in Michigan on July 23rd – July 30th. We then travel to Higgins Lake area for several days to visit with friends and Diane and Ken. We will be in Farmington Hills from July 5th to about the 15th when we plan to return to Florida. Tim says that is long enough as we were away for three weeks in May. He is tired of traveling, Hope to see many of our Tri-V friends while there.

  Tracey and Nick Katcherian are moving back to Michigan. They just put a deposit on a lot in Tanglewood in South Lyon and will be building a new home. Nick starts working back in Michigan soon and the family will follow when the Kentucky schools go back. They will be living with Nicks parents until the home is ready hopefully in December.

  See you all soon.
  Love,
  Tim and Karlyn

   
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  David Burke 10:23 pm on May 31, 2016 Permalink  

  From The Lardins 

  I want to thank everyone for all their prayers, phone calls, cards, visits, and many good wishes during my recent procedures and surgeries.

  Please keep myself and the doctors in your prayers for the next few months.

  All your support has been wonderful for Judy and me.

  Hopefully by the time you read this, my hip surgery, scheduled for May 25, has been done and I will be in recovery mode—the hip has been bothering me for months and I am ready for the pain to be gone.

  Thanks again.

  John

   
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  David Burke 5:08 pm on May 31, 2016 Permalink  

  From The Andersons 

  Lee Anderson had his Makoplasty surgery on Monday 5/23. Everything went well and going in to get bandage removed today 5/27. Pain level has been tolerable but PT starts next week so will keep you all informed. Thanks for all your prayers and cards they really help! The operation was on the lateral side of left knee using a robot and doctor. Look forward to seeing you all soon.

   
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  David Burke 5:07 pm on May 31, 2016 Permalink  

  From The Plocharczyks 

  Many of you heard that our oldest TriV member, Art Trachsel age 95, had been declining both physically and mentally. He was totally bed-ridden, no appetite, barely able to speak etc. for a few days. Gradually he has strengthened and progressed to a more normal routine – going to the dining room for meals, sitting in his recliner, conversing with us and the staff, and watching the Detroit Tigers! Thanks for your prayers and many messages of support.

  Diane and Ken Plocharczyk