Killadelphia - Murdered Cousin - Cancer

by Funchback 17 Replies latest jw experiences

  • Funchback
    Funchback

    Hey everybody.

    As you may or may not know, I moved from Philly to Phoenix exactly one year ago because of a job transfer. I really love it here in the PHX. It feels like home.

    If you're in the USA, Philadelphia has been getting a lot of negative press regarding the murders that are occurring lately. Unfortunately, my 43 year old cousin (Joey) was one of the victims last week. He was shot 5 times and laid on the street, dead, for 36 hours according to the police. Still don't know what the motive was, but hopefully someone will eventually face justice.

    So, I find a decent rate to fly back east and I end up going to Dulles (outside of DC). My dad lives in Maryland, so he and my brother picked me up at the airport. My dad, not even 5 minutes into the ride, says, "Well, I have some news for you. I have cancer". He has prostate cancer, and he is going in for some more tests this week and next. The good news is that he went for the check-up every year. So, the assumption is that the prognosis will be good for my dad.

    Anyway, thanks for taking a few moments to read about what has been happening.

    PS: HAVE YOUR PROSTATE CHECKED EVERY YEAR, ESPECIALLY BEGINNING AT AGE 40.

  • Dragonlady76
    Dragonlady76

    ((((funchback))))

  • What-A-Coincidence
    What-A-Coincidence

    sorry to hear about that

  • Nathan Natas
    Nathan Natas

    Hi funchback!

    Sorry 'bout all the bad news in your life lately.

  • Mum
    Mum

    So sorry you're going through such a traumatic time. We are here for you.

    With sympathy,

    SandraC

  • megsmomma
    megsmomma

    How tragic! I hope your dad beats the cancer and I am sorry about your cousin...hope they find the a$$holes that did it.

  • Funchback
    Funchback

    Thanks everyone!

    Your words were/are very much appreciated.

  • prophecor
    prophecor

    Sorry about your dad, FB. and yes, Philly is getting a little difficult to live in, these days. The young thugs, wanna be tough guys, affraid not to die make life in this city an uncomfortable walk.

    Justice will have it's way with the person who did this.

    It's only a matter of time.

    My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

    Arthur

  • ex-nj-jw
    ex-nj-jw

    (((((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))

    Early detection is the key to most cancer's! My cousin just had his prostate removed, he's doing fine and prognosis is great!

    Hope everything goes well for you dad, and sorry to hear about your cousin!

    nj

  • Es
    Es

    Im so sorry, thats terrible what they did to your cousin my heartfelt condolences.

    So sorry about your dad hope the prognosis is good.

    All the best

    es

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