Max and Allie

Max  and Allie

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Hello All,

Tom here,

With an update for Fern's many beloved friends and followers. The concussion Fern sustained was accompanied by a whip-lash type injury to her neck and upper back, as well as two broken ribs on the lower right. These injuries covered up the symptoms of a more serious problem, that being a Glioblastoma (GBM), which is a very aggressive fast growing, untreatable and incurable brain cancer. Initially I cut back to half days when we thought it was a concussion, but as she was not recovering, I stayed home full time to see what was going on. I saw symptoms of a larger problem and took her to the local emergency room. She was admitted and initially diagnosed with a tumor. A biopsy was done confirming the GBM. The size and location of the tumor ruled out any temporary treatment, which would have been worse than the disease at that point. I am getting some assistance from the "Big Bend Hospice" while I provide her full time care keeping her at home to give her the best possible quality of life for the duration. She is resting comfortably considering. She has lost almost all her vision, so cards, letters, pictures, etc will do her no good. She sometimes still  has good moments when she can recognize the names of some of her blog buddies when I talk about them.

Fern loved to blog and loved the interaction with the other bloggers and followers, many of who became good friends off the screen as well. Fern put it all out there, what you see is what you get.

As I am not working, a friend of mine has set up a fund to assist in the expenses for taking care of Fern during this time of need. while I do not like to or want to have to ask for your assistance, it is necessary for me to do so, so if you have enjoyed Fern's blog over the years and seen what a wonderful person she is please help any way you can while I take care of my soul mate, best friend, love of my life.

http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/help-tom-and-ferne-fight-brain-cancer-/297982

Thank You

54 comments:

  1. Wow, I am so sorry to hear that Fern is not doing well. I will keep her in my prayers.

    The link worked for me.

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  2. So very sorry to hear this sad news. Fern is a great blogger friend. When you can, let her know that we are thinking of her with much love.
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  3. We love you, Fern and Tom ♥

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch, Molly and Sue

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  4. I have posted the link on Fern's facebook page, Tom.

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  5. This is so very sad! Please, if she can remember, tell her Carolyn (Austin's mum) is praying for her and you too, Tom. Thank you for letting us know. ❤️

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  6. I'm so sorry to read this bad news. I know what blogging meant for Fern...
    I send a big Weimaraner hug to Fern and to you, Tom and I will help asap...
    Easy Weimaraner

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  7. Miss Fern & Mr. Tom,
    We are so very sorry to hear this news. We will send many prayers your way in hopes that they provide you with strength to fight this battle. Stay strong!

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle & Muffin

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  8. Tom, please share my love with Fern and you are both in my thoughts and prayers. I am heartbroken to read the news of our wonderful Fern. Please give my heartfelt hug to her. Hugs, Gail Wilson, Mistaya, Maggie and Willow too.

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  9. WE have you and Fern in our hearts and thoughts and prayers.

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  10. You are in our hearts and prayers too.

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  11. I am heart broken that this has happened to Fern and you, Tom. Fern has always been right there with prayers and kindness for someone else in need. Please know that you will be in our hearts and prayers too. Love you Fern!

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  12. we are very very sorry to hear this.....

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  13. Hi Fern! We hope Tome reads this to you and that you know that we are sending extra strong POTP and that you are comfortable. We also hope that Circle, Allie and Max are taking good care of you. We love you!

    -Bart, Ruby and Otto

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  14. PS - Tom, thanks for posting this!

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  15. The link is working today! Fern and I did some emailing back and forth over the years! She is a sweetheart! Thinking of you both and praying for you!

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  16. Oh Tom, we are so very sorry to hear about Fern. She is very special to so many of us and please tell her we are thinking about her. Love and hugs from all of us.

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  17. We are so sorry to hear this news. Sending our love.

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  18. Oh noes. I am so sorry to hear this. Tom, your Lady is one pawsome person, who loves all us furry furiends no matter how many margaritas we have...☺
    You tell her that all of us are thinkin' of her, and send out TONS of POTP and lots of AireZens.
    I am also sendin' you lots of {{{{hugs}}}} as I know how hard it is for the caregiver too.
    You guys take care and loves eachother, and if you need a margarita..just come on overs...
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  19. I am so sorry to read this news. I will be praying for Fern and keeping good thought for all of you. Sending POTP and Sasha will cross paws.

    Anne and Sasha

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  20. Crikey Tom ...... I am so very sad to read of this. Mum and I have Fern and yourself in our thoughts and prayers. Thankyou for letting us know.

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  21. I'm so sorry. Fern has been a good friend since I discovered her blog. Hugs and prayers for both of you.

    Monty and Harlow, and their Mom, Christine

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  22. Rosemary B here with Pierro and Miles:
    So sorry to hear this crushing news.
    We are praying for both of you, most assuredly.
    We will put prayer cards in church.
    Love always

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  23. You and Fern are in my prayers of comfort. I know this is an uncomprehendingly difficult time for you.

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  24. We are very sorry to hear about Fern...we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers and wish you strenghth and love to make it through each day.

    Cat and kids at Weezdabadcats & Dameendawgs

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  25. Hi. We know we haven't visited you, but hearing the news from Ann, we just had to drop by to send you our 36 powerful paws of support for Fern.

    Tonight, we will add you to our prayers.

    Haopee and the Pack from www.mydogslove.me

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  26. We just learned today from Ann/Zoolatry about Fern and her latest challenges. We'll be adding our thoughts and purrs and prayers as well.

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  27. All of us here are deeply sorry for the news on your dear wife Fern. WE send many purrs and prayers.

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  28. Lots of love and prayers coming your way from Southern California!

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  29. We are sending purrs and prayers of support at this difficult time.
    Much Love
    Timmy Dad Pete and Family

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  30. Dear Tom, I was so saddened to read about Fern's condition; I haven't been in touch lately do to some of my own health issues and am currently recovering from surgery last week. Please tell her that Noreen and Hunter are praying for her as well as all of you. She is quite a remarkable woman and you are an incredible husband! May peace and grace fill your lives as you journey through this. Hugs, Noreen

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  31. Hello, my friend. Please know I think of you often.
    I know Tom is taking wonderful care of you, as he has always.
    Sending lots of love and hugs,
    Kit

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  32. We send you LOTS and LOTS of purrrrrssss and {{{{hugs}}}} and prayers through this terribly difficult time. I know that sounds trite, but we really mean it.

    Marilynn, Grace & Company

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  33. We were so very sorry to read of Fern's diagnosis. You will both be in our thoughts.

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  34. I am so very sorry to read this and I send much love to you both. I so enjoyed the interaction on the blog and the many emails we exchanged. A highlight for me was the lovely phone conversation when Fern called me in our hotel room in Vegas when we were there last year. I loved talking as though we were in the same place. Please give Fern my love and a hug and tell her I am thinking of her very much. Love to you too Tom as you care for Fern . Carol xx

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  35. My thoughts and prayers are with Fern and her family. God Bless.

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  36. We are so sorry to learn of this news. We send you both many rumbly purrs and much love at this difficult time.

    Mungo, Jet & Jane xx

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  37. I read about Fern's plight on the Cat Blogosphere site. How horrible this is, and what a blow it must have been to both of you to learn of this. I'm very sorry. God bless you.

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  38. We are so very sorry to read this news about your beloved Fern. We send purrs and prayers, and all good thoughts.

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  39. I am so sorry to hear about Fern. It's hard on you also Tom as care giver. I know as I am care giver for my husband. I am one of the older bloggers and also don't blog much anymore. As it goes, hugs, purrs and Prayers for you both. May God Bless and keep you both.

    Love,
    Cleopatra and Mom

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  40. We are so sorry to hear about Fern. This must be so hard for both of you. We send purrs of comfort and prayers for you both.

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  41. We are so sorry to hear about Ferne. She called me about 2 months ago and I felt like she was giving me her final goodbye which was so sad. Ferne and I became good friends through blogging. Please tell her that I'm thinking of her that my prayers are with her.

    Love and Hugs,
    Lynn and The Rocky Creek Scotties and Ivy

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    1. Lynn, have you heard anything more about Fern and Tom?

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  42. Hi Tom, thanks for posting. We haven;t forgotten about you or Fern. We'll send a little help soon. Sorry for the delay.

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  43. Tom, I cannot tell you how sad this makes me. Fern and I became friends initially out of our mutual love for greyhounds. She comforted me when I lost Lady Jane last summer. We talked frequently on the phone. She gave me wonderful advice about kitten-raising, health and gardening, and told wonderful stories about her marriage to you and all of the harrowing experiences she overcame in childhood. Please tell Fern that Merry and Blaine send their love. She will be forever in our hearts. Courage and peace to you both, and your families.

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  44. Tom, I'm so sorry about this!! It's not fair! Please send her hugs from Hoke! She was always writing to him through our blog! She is a dear lady and our hope is that she comfortable and remembering sweet things!!

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  45. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you and Fern, Tom. We love you both♥

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  46. I just learned about Fern. She is in my thoughts and I miss her on FB. Many hugs from my own animal farm to Fern!

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  47. I just learned about Fern, and am so sad to read the news. Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers, hoping peace surrounds you

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