Update on health issues.

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of clinics, doctors, and test.
I have been diagnosed with small cell lung cancer which has branched out into my kidneys, adrenal glands, lymph nodes and spine. Bummer! Small cell
lung cancer is the most aggressive, fastest growing cancer there is.
I have been given appx three months to live.

Having said that, I want to thank everyone for their prayers and concerns.
I've had a great ride on this website, learned a lot and meet some really great friends. I won't be getting in any more swaps, but will try to monitor the site as long as I can.

There is no one here to carry on so will probably box up all my supplies and tools and sell them here or on JigCraft.com. I have never met a more concerned, sharing bunch of individuals anywhere and I appreciate it!

May God Bless all of you and keep tying those killer jigs!!!

John

John,
Don't believe them!!They told me that I would die before I was 30 because of diabetes.It was bad,yes.But I have had a kidney transplant from my brother,a pancreas transplant from a cadaver,which did'nt take.I have had both of my legs amputated fron below the knee and wear prothesis.I still go out fishing whenever I can,well whenever somebody else can come.Just to give me a hand loading and unloading my boat.I have not been sick in any way for at least 5 years.I just went to the Dr. on Wednesday after 2 years and all my bloodwork was perfect.I am now 48.Don't give up !!!!! You have to trust in The Man.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John, you have a maker that controls the universe and everything in it. Through him all things are possible. We will continue praying for you and your family.

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Originally Posted by Nightprowler64

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John, you have a maker that controls the universe and everything in it. Through him all things are possible. We will continue praying for you and your family.

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Well said.
My thoughts and prayers are with you John.

prayers sent,hang in their

Keep on fighting John. The Good Lord is the only one who knows how much time we've got and prayers can and do work miracles. Also, I need some more of your great looking jigs in the upcoming swaps, so hang in there.

my familys praying for you sir, Gods still in the healing business, and he is in control. God bless you and yours.

Keep the faith John. We'll all be praying for you.

My hopes and prayers are with you. Don't give up the fight!

Pete

John, May our King and Lord, Jesus, heal you. Prayers are with you, brother.

John,

We heard of a miracle this week. We know they can happen. Just keep the faith and only let God tell you when your done. Keep living life as it was your last and your days will be filled with wonderful memories for when your time does come. But don't look for it to be any time soon. Good Fishing to You...... You will be in our prayers....

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Keep on fighting John. The Good Lord is the only one who knows how much time we've got and prayers can and do work miracles. Also, I need some more of your great looking jigs in the upcoming swaps, so hang in there.

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Well said Scott......John, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Originally Posted by ScottV

Keep on fighting John. The Good Lord is the only one who knows how much time we've got and prayers can and do work miracles. Also, I need some more of your great looking jigs in the upcoming swaps, so hang in there.

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What he said ^^^ .

Prayers coming to you from TX. God Bless.

I am so sorry to hear this and just don't know what to say for a change. I will pray for you and family. May God Bless you and yours and I pray he will lay on his healing hands for you.

If we can do anything for you please just ask,

Skip

Sad, Sad news John. We learned last week my mother in law also has lung cancer. It feels like a double whammy for me! Trust In God and know that you will be in our prayers daily.

Prayers Sent
God Bless

JSC

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Originally Posted by skiptomylu

I am so sorry to hear this and just don't know what to say for a change. I will pray for you and family. May God Bless you and yours and I pray he will lay on his healing hands for you.

If we can do anything for you please just ask,

Skip

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Like Skip, I'm at a loss for words. Keep fighting and trust in God. He is the only one who knows the WHOLE plan. God Bless........Tim

my prayers are with you. I'm a twenty year lung cancer survivor they gave me one year to live in 1989

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my prayers are with you. I'm a twenty year lung cancer survivor they gave me one year to live in 1989

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Good for you buddy, you're living proof of God's miracles.

For the past 6 years I have worked as a voluntary Chaplin for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice I see miracals all the time from simple things to complete healings.Man can not turly determind an end it is only a educated guess!Yes this Ole world has glimmer and glitz,but nothing to compare to the splender of Heaven! Will pray for You every day,that GOD might use You for a great example!and John should He call You home one day I'm gonna show up with a sack full of solid gold jigs! I just pray You already have Us a good spot in mind to fish.

GOD Bless

Spoke with Johns Wife earlier today He's got the end of the road in sight Ya'll lift His Family up in prayer as the time draws close that the LORD be merciful.

Flat