Thursday, February 3, 2011

A SEVERE SETBACK FOR ROSE



Friends,
   During the brief period of time since I deleted the original "Pickering's Posts" blog (on WordPress) Rose has learned that her lung cancer has metastasized to her brain. She is currently undergoing a course of whole-brain radiation which will be followed by evaluations, 'mapping,' and radiation surgery--a non-invasive procedure which involves extremely precise radiation aimed specifically at  two small tumors. She is at home now after a 3-night stay at the hospital.
   The purpose of this blog is to keep our friends and other interested people informed and up-to-date on her progress through this latest challenge. We are grateful for all the support and good wishes you  have conveyed to us in the past, and we look forward to hearing from you again.
Love,
Jim
p.s. Facebook group Team Rose 2011 may be found at


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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Lots of love headed your way. And lots of laughter too! So many stories and moments we shared (starting with KINGDOM COME) that have made me laugh. Love, Johanna

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  2. JennyFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Love, love and prayers for dear Rose - and you. Fight On!
    Jenny

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  3. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Sending healing thoughts to Rose and love to both of you.
    Ellen

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  4. JamiFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    We wish so hard that we could make this go away. We are thinking of you every day and pray that Rose will join the ranks with Lance and the others who beat this thing. We love you and please let us know if there's anything you need. Jami and Joe

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  5. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Dear Rose and Jim - love, prayers, and all good thoughts headed your way from the Central Coast.
    much love,
    Polly Firestone Walker

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  6. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Thanks for reinstating the site, and for the detail. My strongest thoughts to two strong people. love, Amlin

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  7. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Not a day goes by when we do not think of Rose and you.
    We have always admired Rose's fighting spirit and determination to outface adversity. Prevail she will.
    Love to both of you.
    Fred and Garet

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Dearest Jim and Rose- All my thoughts and good wishes are headed your way. I
    send you all my love and affection--I'm thinking of you both a whole lot. Spent last weekend in Atlanta with John Dillon, working this summer with both he and Amlin...like old times!

    All love,

    Sharon Ott

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