Kendall - update (June 2009)

Subject: Kendall - update June 11 09
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 07:20 PM

We're back at the hotel now after eating at the local Chinese Buffet (Kendall's choice!)

He was in surgery for about three hours. When his surgeon looked at the vocal cord he found that the cancer was bigger than was the case last time and had gone deeper than we had hoped. He has had to cut away a fair chunk of the left vocal cord, the photos he showed me looked pretty bad. He wants to see Kendall in 2 - 3 weeks for a check up and then will wait a few months for things to settle down before looking at what can be done from the point of view of reconstruction.

So here we are, at the bottom of another steep hill that we know we have to climb. Kendall is, of course, very disappointed at this turn and will have to take some time to get his head round this latest hit, as will I. However, we will deal with it and, basically, what will be will be.

He has recovered amazingly fast from the procedure. Within about an hour of coming round from the anasthetic he was munching on an egg salad sandwhich that I smuggled into the room. He totally charmed Marriane, his nurse, and I think she would have liked to have kept him there tonight. He, however, wanted out and back to the hotel where he could have peace and quiet, and control of the TV remote.

WE shall be heading home tomorrow and I am sure that he will be on line when we get home. Right now I'm sitting here with a styrofoam cup of Chardonnay, relaxing after the stress of a long day.

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: GUEST,mauvepink
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 07:25 PM

We don't know each other but I do wish Kendall a speedy recovery and all the very best in the future as that hill is climbed and overcome

Get well soon :-)

mp

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 07:29 PM

Best wishes to the Captain and you, Jacqui, from Nessie and me

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: ClaireBear
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 07:30 PM

Thank you for the update, Jacqui. Sorry that the news is not quite as good as we had all hoped. I wish I were there to give you a hug and supply you with some California chard...

Love,
Claire

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Bobert
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 07:35 PM

Well, gol danged... Looks as if the Big Guy meant it that Kendall's gonna have to work up some new stories... You tell him to get to work, jacqui...Meanwhile, get the poor guy a Scotch, will ya'??? And...

...you know that this ol' hillbilly is pullin' for ya'll big time...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: jacqui.c
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 07:37 PM

Bobert - when we get home he has an unopened bottle of Glenmorangie to broach.

Many thanks for the good wishes to all - I'm off to the room now to collapse.

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Pistachio
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 07:42 PM

Rest Jacqui, I don't know you but I've been reading on Mudcat for ages. Take care of Yourself and look after your own health. (((((((((((((((((((Virtual hugs to you both)))))))))))))))))))))))))
Hazel.x

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: LilyFestre
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 07:47 PM

Rest well...the both of you.

:) Michelle

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: wysiwyg
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 07:48 PM

Please let him know that this Deist will keep him in her thoughts and prayers, and you too, Jacqui.

~Susan

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: maeve
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 08:02 PM

Jacqui and Kendall- Thank you for taking time to let us know how things are progressing. Hills are for climbing, and friends who walk along near and far help sweeten the journey. Remember you are both cherished by many.

maeve

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Sorcha
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 08:06 PM

If he can't talk, tell him to WRITE the stories down! I know he can type!

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Fortunato
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 08:07 PM

Jacqui, I very sorry things didn't go as well as they might of,but here's hoping for a full recovery.

Tell himself to heal up fast as hell, I want him hale an hearty when I come up next month.

I'll be sending positive thoughts his way.
all the best
chance

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Ken Schatz
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 08:23 PM

Thank you, Jacqui, for the update. Very glad to hear of Kendall's quick recovering, at least.

Best wishes, healing thoughts, and good cheer to you both!

Ken

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Micca
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 08:33 PM

My Thoughts are with you both
Micca

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: bigchuck
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 08:37 PM

Thanks for th update Jaqui.My thoughts and wishes for rapid recovery are with you and Kendall.

Sandy

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Deckman
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 08:39 PM

Thinking of you two ... Bob Nelson

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: GUEST,DonMeixner
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 08:45 PM

Hi Kendall and Jacqui,

I can't add to whats been said but throw me an oar and I'll pull along with you. And when you have to talk just whisper to me and I'll say the words for you. And when you need to shout, tell me or Spaw or Kat or Jeri or Art Thieme or anyone, and we'll bellow for you.

But just until you can handle job your own self. Musicians are basically a lazy lot and we won't work any longer than we need to.

Don

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 08:47 PM

That's rotten news about the cancer, but I'm glad that they were able to get it out. If Kendall hadn't been so persistent in reconstruction than you wouldn't have found it - so keep on keeping on, my friend.

Dan

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: gnu
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 08:48 PM

Ya know, eh?

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Janie
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 08:49 PM

Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know.

maeve said it better than I ever could. You both know that you are much loved and wrapped in the care and comfort of this community. Rest up. Tomorrow is a new day.

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Rapparee
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 08:57 PM

I really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really wish he'd knock this stuff off.

I'm certain both Jacqui and he do too.

So get better already!

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Leadfingers
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 08:58 PM

Thanks for the UpDate Jacqui ! And include me in Don's list of people who would be only too pleased to shout for the Cap'n - and YOU know I am NOT the quietest singer in the list !

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 09:05 PM

What Dan said.

Good that it was found and gotten rid of. Being ALIVE is good. Kendall, we want your curmudgeonly self around as long as possible.

What Sorcha said, too -- I know he can get his delivery across in the written word.

Hugs and healing thoughts to you both.

Linn

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Bobert
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 09:21 PM

Hey, jacqui... A thought just entered my mind... Nice place fir them things, ya' know... But, hey, seein' as Kendall is like a "rock star" here in Mudville why not trash the motel room???

Nevermind...

B~

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Beer
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 09:45 PM

Best wishes to both of you. As you say, a steep hill to climb, but climb you will.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 10:02 PM

What a pile of crap! This sucks! Sometimes, when you have climbed one fucking mountain after another, you deserve a downhill rally and some rest. Sorry, Captain. Sorry, Jacqui. Candle lit. Puppy hugged.

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Art Thieme
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 10:04 PM

No puns from me tonight. No jokes or clever double entendres. But good vibrations are winging your way. We are so sorry your news wasn't better.

Art & Carol

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 10:05 PM

Jeez Louise! If it ain't one thing, it's your mother..

Please get well, both of you.

See you in November.

Seamus

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: GUEST,Bert without a cookie
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 10:16 PM

Love and best wishes.

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 10:30 PM

YOu got my prayers, Kendall and Jacqui.

Jerry

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: JedMarum
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 10:47 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you both!

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: ranger1
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 11:12 PM

Jacqui, thanks for letting us know. Give himself a hug from me, okay?

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Phil Cooper
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 11:22 PM

Jacqui, I repeat what Art said, above. I wish you both the best outcome possible.

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 11:25 PM

Ask my Rog...I BELLOW very well and be pleased to do so for either of you.

Lots of good thoughts and a right good talk with the Great Spirit coming your way.

luvyakat (breaking a self-imposed week off from internet to check on you, Kendalldarlin')

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Tinker
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 11:26 PM

Live long and prosper....

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: M.Ted
Date: 12 Jun 09 - 12:17 AM

You're both strong people, and we all look up to you because of the way you deal with things like this. All the best.

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: open mike
Date: 12 Jun 09 - 12:32 AM

(((((KENDALL))))) & (((((JACQUI))))) & (((((seamus)))) the dog, that is.

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 12 Jun 09 - 12:35 AM

Thanks for the update Jacqui. We are all pulling for you both!

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 12 Jun 09 - 12:46 AM

A round of thoughts, prayers, energies, and comforts beaming to you from close to the nation's power center, here in DC, FWIW.

Sorry to hear that the cancer was bigger than you first thought, but glad that it was caught in time to give Kendall a better chance to grace us with his presence for a longer life.

If it doesn't hurt to laugh, here's a link to some decidedly non-Maine ethnic humor: http://oldjewstellingjokes.com/ .

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: meself
Date: 12 Jun 09 - 12:50 AM

Best wishes ... really ...

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Maryrrf
Date: 12 Jun 09 - 01:01 AM

Best wishes to you both. I'm sorry the news was disappointing, but the main thing is they got the cancer, and that's a good thing.

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: KT
Date: 12 Jun 09 - 01:39 AM

You two have had more than your fair share of late. Rest easy, now. May you heal swiftly and completely, and if you can, feel the love that is coming your way, for surely it is coming in great abundance. ~ KT

Subject: RE: Kendall - update
From: Azizi
Date: 12 Jun 09 - 01:43 AM

I'm also sending positive vibrations to you, Kendall and Jacqui.

Subject: RE: Kendall - update (June 2009)
From: Will Fly
Date: 12 Jun 09 - 02:16 AM

My iPod is running through the "Kendall Morse" playlist as I write this - my best to you both. With love.

Will

Subject: RE: Kendall - update (June 2009)
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 12 Jun 09 - 02:34 AM

Just caught up with your latest news - all best wishes and a big hug to both of you.

Kitty
xx

Subject: RE: Kendall - update (June 2009)
From: The Barden of England
Date: 12 Jun 09 - 02:35 AM

I don't know you, other from this here mudcat forum, but my best wishes for a full recovery are certainly here for you.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Kendall - update (June 2009)
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 12 Jun 09 - 03:09 AM

Prayers and good thoughts for you both from the Backwoods of Lincolnshire. Beat the bastard, Kendall - I insist! :-)

Subject: RE: Kendall - update (June 2009)
From: semi-submersible
Date: 12 Jun 09 - 03:21 AM

Wishing the two of you healing and strength for the climb. Thanks for making the effort to stay and share with us. Your "voice" here on the Mudcat forums always makes this a better place. (That goes for both of you.)

Maureen in BC

Subject: RE: Kendall - update (June 2009)
From: Morticia
Date: 12 Jun 09 - 03:42 AM

Oh pants, I was hoping for better. Love and hugs to you both, wish there was more I could do.

Subject: RE: Kendall - update (June 2009)
From: Essex Girl
Date: 12 Jun 09 - 04:04 AM

I know what you're going through Jacqui. Keep your spirits up and best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
Love Linda xxxx