Mark. I just came across thus thread. I'm so sorry to hear of this news. For what it's worth you can count on prayers from our family in Illinois. Hang in there my friend!

I also want add that after Mark post the original news of his shingles it woke me up and I got the vaccine a few days later. So thank you Mark for that!

I just prayed for Eve and You.

My heart breaks for you, Eve and your family, Mark. I know all too well how you are feeling. Absolutely sending positive vibes y'all's way. I wish there was more we could do.

I did the exact same thing when my wife had her shingles outbreak. It was awful (she had the type that was around one side of her mid torso region). It's been a year and a half and every once in a while she still feels a pulling sensation in the area. She thinks it's scar tissue related. I can't believe she hasn't gotten the vaccine after what she went through, but she's not the biggest fans of vaccines. I couldn't get mine fast enough!

Mark sending prayers for you and Eve, Gods grace.

Sorry to read this sad news, Mark. We are all pulling for you.

Mark,

My prayers and blessings go out to you and Eve. I can't tell you how bad I feel. Please let me know if you need anything.................and I mean anything, even if it's just an ear to bend. You are truly one of the great guys on this forum and in life, and I am so sorry this is happening to you. Stay strong and know that all of us are rooting for you and Eve!

With peaceful and hopeful thoughts,

Alan

To all the above posts from my wonderful VDF family, I send out a big "thank you" for all your support, prayers, good vibes, etc. It means a lot to me!

This is the first I've been on VDF for a bit now. Just so much going on in my life that even getting on my computer seems like so much work.

Eve's surgery was successful, in that they were able to remove about 85% of a combination of the main tumor and satellite tumors. She needs to heal for about two weeks and, hopefully, will begin chemo and radiation treatments in the third week. It's going to be a long road ahead for Eve, but we take it a day at a time.

As for my shingles, if anything good has come of it, it is that it has spurred many of my friends, and even some VDF members, to get vaccinated! Vaccinations, in general, are a very personal thing and everyone needs to do what's right for them. But, if my shingles experience has helped anyone to get vaccinated, I don't mind being the "poster boy" for getting the vaccine! I sent out a picture of myself, when the shingles was at its worst, to my personal friends. It wasn't pretty, but got them all to get the vaccine! I just don't want anyone to suffer from this dreaded disease when they don't have to! I knew I needed to get vaccinated, but just kept putting it of as I thought it would never happen to me! Famous last words!

So, my VDF family, thanks, again, for all your support for both myself and Eve. It means the world to me!!

-Mark

Mark,

I`m glad to hear that all went well with the surgery...We (VDF) will be here anytime you need us...

Cheers