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Subject: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: seagoddess Date: 06 Mar 05 - 11:30 PM Craky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again On a sad note: Mudcatter Cranky Yankee, Jody Gibson, is very ill with cancer and has asked that his friends be informed of the critical nature of his illness. I know he would appreciate being remembered in your thoughts and prayers and I also know that he'd be thankful for the same for his family, which has been such a support and comfort for him. Jody's spirits remain positive and strong, but his body is fatigued by the aggressive chemotherapy he is undergoing. His incredible wife, Donna, is doing a great job of caring for him both physically and spiritually - she even manages to arrange for friends to visit and play music with/for him, which he greatly appreciates. So please keep Jody in mind and if you have a greeting for Jody, I promise to deliver it to him and Donna for you. I'll check back daily and pick up messages left on this thread - or you can send him email through me at the address below. Thanks, Cindy - seagoddess cindy@seashanties.net |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Joe Offer Date: 06 Mar 05 - 11:48 PM Hi, Jody - I'll be thinking of you. I hope things work out well. -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Ebbie Date: 07 Mar 05 - 12:49 AM Jody, my best thoughts and prayers for you and your family. May you all gain peace and strength and health. Ebbie |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Jeanie Date: 07 Mar 05 - 03:16 AM Jody and Donna: Here are very best wishes and thoughts for you both, zoooming their way over from England zoooooooooooooooooooooomzoooooooooooomzooooooooooooooooooom ! With Love, - jeanie |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Teresa Date: 07 Mar 05 - 03:21 AM Sending thoughts and prayers your way. :) Teresa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Peter Kasin Date: 07 Mar 05 - 04:26 AM My best wishes to you, Jody, and to you, Donna. I fondly remember meeting you, Jody, and singing with you aboard the Bounty replica in the summer of '91. Chanteyranger |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: John MacKenzie Date: 07 Mar 05 - 06:05 AM Keep fighting, remember you have the added strength of friends. Giok |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Big Al Whittle Date: 07 Mar 05 - 06:18 AM best wishes from all of us, I'm sure Big al |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: wysiwyg Date: 07 Mar 05 - 06:20 AM Cindy, thanks for telling us, and so articulately too. I'm glad they have a friend like you. My husband I will certainly be keeping them in prayer. ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: gnu Date: 07 Mar 05 - 06:21 AM Thoughts and prayers. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Alba Date: 07 Mar 05 - 06:54 AM You are in my Thoughts Jody. Sending you Love, Light and Peace from Maine. I will be thinking of You and Donna and your Family. Thank you letting us know Cindy. Blessings and {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}} Jude |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: jacqui.c Date: 07 Mar 05 - 07:57 AM More good thoughts from Maine. Kendall and I have both had brushes with cancer and know what it can do to the family of a sufferer. May you all find the strength to deal with this. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: kendall Date: 07 Mar 05 - 08:02 AM Call on your higher power; it works. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Charley Noble Date: 07 Mar 05 - 08:39 AM Jody- Hang in there! You've still got a lot more songs to sing and tales to share. Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: GUEST,jeffp Date: 07 Mar 05 - 10:47 AM Thinking of you CY. My wife is fighting her own battle so I know what you and your family are going through. You'll be in our prayers. Jeff |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: JennyO Date: 07 Mar 05 - 10:53 AM Gotta keep on fighting Jody. I haven't met you yet. Sending love and healing energy from sunny Australia. Jenny |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Peace Date: 07 Mar 05 - 12:01 PM Jody, Man. I am sorry. You keep fighting, and count on Donna to care for you and your friends to lend you strength. Cancer scares us, but prayer and positive outlook are a God-send to all of us who have diseases that seem to be attempting to limit our time. You can fight back against this thing, and if my prayers will help you, please know I will include you in them. Bruce M |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Azizi Date: 07 Mar 05 - 04:19 PM Sending positive thoughts your way to strengthen and support both you and your wife! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: GUEST,whiterainbowI Date: 07 Mar 05 - 04:33 PM I dont know you or your wife, but I will pray for you. I myself have had chemo and radiotherapy so have an idea what you must be going through. We must remain positive and strong. Sending good vibes and love to you and your wife! WR |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Sorcha Date: 07 Mar 05 - 04:37 PM Where can we send cards and stuff? PM me if you need to, Cindy. Jody is a neat guy. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: open mike Date: 07 Mar 05 - 04:39 PM sending best wishes....for both of you and family and friends-- for strength, and health and love. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Tig Date: 07 Mar 05 - 06:17 PM ((((((((((((((((((((((Both of you))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Lots of love and healing hugs Tigxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: CarolC Date: 07 Mar 05 - 09:01 PM Best wishes for the best possible outcome and for whatever comfort you and your loved ones need during this time, Jody and Donna. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: SINSULL Date: 07 Mar 05 - 09:25 PM Ah Jody, I have just started a song circle in South Portland and was planning on having you join us when the weather improves. Good food, wonderful friends, lots of music and a warm bed and breakfast included. I will keep a candle lit for you. Stay strong and fight it. Love, Mary |
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Subject: HELP A FRIEND: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: seagoddess Date: 08 Mar 05 - 06:02 PM It has been suggested that due to the serious nature of the thread that I previously posted (in "BS Non-Musical") more Mudcatters might see if I post it here in the general forum. So, I am re-posting the notice to be certain anyone who wants to participate will be able to. Thanks to all of you who have responded - I am delivering them to Jody tomorrow. A SAD NOTE: Mudcatter Cranky Yankee, Jody Gibson, is very ill with cancer and has asked that his friends be informed of the critical nature of his illness. I know he would appreciate being remembered in your thoughts and prayers and I also know that he'd be thankful for the same for his family, which has been such a support and comfort for him. Jody's spirits remain positive and strong, but his body is fatigued by the aggressive chemotherapy he is undergoing. His incredible wife, Donna, is doing a great job of caring for him both physically and spiritually - she even manages to arrange for friends to visit and play music with/for him, which he greatly appreciates. So please keep Jody in mind and if you have a greeting for Jody, I promise to deliver it to him and Donna for you. I'll check back daily and pick up messages left on this thread - or you can send him email through me at Mudcat PM or the address below. Thanks, Cindy - seagoddess cindy@seashanties.net
Primary thread is here (click)Thanks.-Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Rasta Date: 08 Mar 05 - 06:25 PM --I used to see Jody walkin up and down thame st in newport in ancient sailor garb and eventually saw him at the black pearl bar i believe playing sea shanties and the like, i kinda enjoyed it ,i was in the navy back in those days and was very into the kingston trio and dylan and the like and haated being in the navy and the black pearl was a great place to get away from it all --i pray and wish jody well and ill try n find Roger Sprung (mr banjo) and let him know ,i believe roger is an ol frined of Jodys--rastaaaaa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: wysiwyg Date: 08 Mar 05 - 07:08 PM refresh |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 09 Mar 05 - 05:27 AM Sending light and love and healing thoughts and prayers. Be carried on the strength of these warm wishes from all of us- it's a powerful force! Allison |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: GUEST,Partridge Date: 09 Mar 05 - 11:32 AM Thinking of you and hoping for the very best Pat x |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: alanabit Date: 09 Mar 05 - 11:40 AM And here's some best wishes from Cologne. I have enjoyed your posts and am just one of many who are thinking of you. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Tannywheeler Date: 09 Mar 05 - 01:18 PM Darn that C-word. Nastiest word in the English language. Killed both of my parents and 2 grands. BUT... My cousin's son had an agressive brain tumor (malignant). This was about 10-12 years ago. Surgery and chemo and radiation were employed, with concommitent illness and weakness. For several years everyone's first question was "How did your last checkup go?" We've been able to stop asking and just keep rejoicing in his still being with us. New daughter born to him and his wife about 2 yrs after the surgery. He's a great dad. He just keeps soaring through life giving us all great joy. Hope you can obey Jesus: "Go thou, and do likewise." Tw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: katlaughing Date: 09 Mar 05 - 03:22 PM Hmmm, I know I posted, but it seems to have been lost in the transition of threads.:-) Dearest Joe D (see..I haven't forgotten that story!), lots of healing thoughts and best wishes coming to you from Colorado. May the love of many lead you to healing and peace. luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: MaineDog Date: 09 Mar 05 - 07:28 PM I too have had problems with this terrible beast-- one wife lost and another sick, although presently in remission. She is doing well, now, and relates that lots of vitamin C makes chemo go better, helping to reduce some of the side effects. Oncologists, though, seem not to like the vitamin C, some of them think that it may interfere. There is stuff on the web about this. Good support, attitude, and strong faith are essential to a good outcome. Keep up the fight, and God bless. MD |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: SINSULL Date: 09 Mar 05 - 07:51 PM I have an address for Jody. PM me if you would like to send a card. I know it would cheer him up to hear from his friends here, MAry |
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Subject: RE: BS: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: seagoddess Date: 09 Mar 05 - 11:36 PM FROM: JODY - "Wow, that's wonderful - some of the nicest folks on earth, them Mudcatters..and notes from all over the world, too!" FROM: DONNA - "Please post a very big 'thank you' from us both and say that as soon as one of us can, we will be online and thank them ourselves." And from me: I delivered your greetings today, read each and every one to Jody and Donna. I felt so honored to deliver the words of compassion and encouragement you all entrusted to me. Thank you for responding, participating, and most of all for your continuing support and prayers. I am joyful witness to the difference you all made today in their lives - they were both deeply touched. Donna said she could feel positive energy coming their way and that it strengthened her..."yes," Jody agreed. And then he said something that made me think that he just might make it after all: "I sure know what it feels like when someone sends nasty energy my way! And yeah, this feels good!" Personally, I'll know that he's truly okay when I hear him grumbling and sputtering again - no one can do it quite like the Cranky Yankee. Healthwise: To me Jody seems stronger; alert, peaceful, and working hard at getting well. I'll drop in here and post updates whenever I can, until Donna or Jody can do it themselves, that is. So keep those cards and letters coming folks; I'll gladly drive the 2 hours to deliver them every few days for you! And I do have a mailing address for them - you can PM me for that. Cindy |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: seagoddess Date: 31 Mar 05 - 05:03 PM I received a message from Jody and Donna today asking me to please post a BIG THANK YOU for cards they've received. So, thanks to sorcha and thanks to the gang at the Press Room - sinsull, Charlie Noble, Jeri, Rick-the-Press-Room-singer, kendall & Lacqui, batgoddess, eel, curmudgeon, nanart, and Rick. Your thoughtfulness went a long ways in brightening our day and we truly appreciate it! Cindy |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: ranger1 Date: 31 Mar 05 - 06:57 PM Don't know you Jody, but I'm going to SInsull's song circles. Would hate to miss the opportunity to make a new friend, so stay strong so I can meet you and Donna! |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Pauline L Date: 01 Apr 05 - 01:38 AM Jody, I don't know you, but that doesn't matter. I wish you and your wife good health and strong spirits. I'm sending you both virtual hugs. |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: gnu Date: 01 Apr 05 - 02:21 PM Any update? Thoughts and prayers. |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: seagoddess Date: 01 Apr 05 - 06:23 PM Pauline, Ranger - I will pass along your messages to the Gibsons, thanks! gnu - Not much to add as an update. Folks and family visit whenever possible - sometimes to play music, sometimes to sit and yak. Jody, understandably, is experiencing serious fatigue and overall weakness from the chemo treatments, which continue. It is hard for him to be idle and even harder to let Donna, who also has health challenges, wait upon him. But they seem to have worked it out where she gets to nurture and he accepts her fussing over him. I know he's encouraged by Donna's tenatious refusal to give up on him, and I also know that his spirit is bolstered by the support he receives from friends, mudcatters included, and his family. Medically speaking, his odds are 50/50 - not that great, to be sure. However, I don't think the doctors have factored in either the 'cranky' or the 'yankee' aspects. Cindy |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: gnu Date: 01 Apr 05 - 07:19 PM "...he accepts her fussing over him..." True love. God bless them both. Again, thoughts and prayers. |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: SINSULL Date: 01 Apr 05 - 08:22 PM So the glass is half full. That's OK. |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: RangerSteve Date: 02 Apr 05 - 06:51 PM You're in my thoughts and prayers. Steve |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: seagoddess Date: 25 Apr 05 - 04:53 PM Update from Newport: "Friends Gather to Jam with Jody" - A memorable and wonderful, bittersweet night of music and magical moments! This link will take you to the article that ran in today's (Monday) Newport Daily News: http://newportdailynews.com/articles/2005/04/25/news/news4.txt Cindy |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Bill D Date: 25 Apr 05 - 05:01 PM awww..wonderful article! I am so glad to know he has so many friends around while this is goin on. |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: SINSULL Date: 25 Apr 05 - 07:00 PM Thanks Cindy. Jody is still in my prayers. I pray for the best possible outcome. SINS |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Sorcha Date: 25 Apr 05 - 07:31 PM Yes, wonderful article. Jody, do not go gentle in that good night unless it gets just too painful to fight. Hang in as long as possible please. |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: open mike Date: 25 Apr 05 - 10:12 PM does anyone have a picture of that home made instrument he dubbed a "digeri-don't." Keep crankin', you yankee, and see the thread about how to use your handle for instructions!! Sounds like quite a character...wonderful to be a part of such a musical family and i am sending best wishes your way. |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: katlaughing Date: 26 Apr 05 - 11:42 AM Great article and picture! Thanks so much for the link. Giving thanks for the best and most peaceable outcome. kat |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: GUEST,Partridge Date: 27 Apr 05 - 08:34 AM I really enjoyed the article, thinking about you and sending my love Pat xx |
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Subject: RE: Cranky Yankee Fighting Cancer Again From: Charley Noble Date: 27 Apr 05 - 09:00 AM Nice gathering, Jody. I think I'll do a search for the words of "Pave the Bay." It sounds like a song that would resonate on the East Coast as well as the West Coast, and a few places in between. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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