Tim Green Cancer Fund
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Words of Tim Green.
I'm very tired but can't sleep, so I thought I'd share my story. in March I had a complete medical physical, and it was perfect. I seemed to be in good health. In July, I hurt my back. My pain never went away, it just became increasingly worse, and I was worried. I had given up my health insurance because of the cost. Lesson to learn: no matter what, you MUST have health insurance!
I finally went for an xray at the beginning of this month. After seeing something concerning, the doc suggested I go see an oncologist. An MRI was done. Bad news. 4th Stage Lung Cancer that metastasized to my spine and several lymph nodes. A mass has grown 2 1/2 inches and fractured my vertebrae. Which, in turn, pinched the sciatic nerve.
Hearing that I have 6 months to 1yr to live (without treatment) is a surreal thought to grasp.
The pain was so intense I couldn't move for hours after waking up. But I love baseball, and working with the Astros so much that I would drag myself to every game. I kept this pain to myself because I didn't want my Astros family to be concerned about anything but winning another World Series. I also continued working the Texan games. I told the rodeo folks- My sweet friend Ida Nuncio and the big boss James Davidson because I knew I wouldn't be able to do any lifting. I finally told Rob Runnels at the Astros. They worked with me for help.
The pain was so excruciating this Friday I had to be admmitted into the hospital. I had a CT scan and even more bad news. My spine can't be fixed by surgery . Now I wait for a biopsy to see where it started and if there's any possible course of treatment. I’m trying to get into MD Anderson. There’s some chance I’ll have insurance in January, but I really don’t know. God willing. Of course, I'm hoping for the best. I have a friend that has lived through 4th stage lung cancer for 10 yrs now, and I hold onto that hope. I have my God. I made peace with my Lord. As a Catholic, I went to confession to be absolved of my sins. I don't want to die, but I'm not afraid to. I know I will go to Heaven. I've always tried to live a good life and to be positive. This will be a hard road. I saw it first hand with my brother, a fireman at 911, who died of lung cancer 12 yrs later.
It's very sad, and I'm emotional here, late at night with the thought of my death running through my brain. My sweetheart of sweethearts has been helping me just by caring. Cynthia Migl, my Bubbles, has been one of a group of angels. BoBo Raley Morgan McKay. my sister Deb Green, Heidi Clark, Robyn Nygard, Rob Garcia, my family, my ex- the greatest ex! Tracy Lapierre and her husband Tony. Vince King, Brittany King, Tammy Mayfield a nurse who drove from Dallas to be with me to hear the news from the Oncologist, David Hicks, Linda Gajdousek Joyce... and my greatest angel, Jo Stone who guided me in this direction. I love everyone with all my heart, and I hope at some time in our times together, I’ve touched your heart and soul. Because love and faith is all we have. Dad always said MEMORIES ARE THE ONLY THING YOU CAN LEAVE FOR LOVED ONES LEFT BEHIND.
I know this is long as I spill my late night thoughts of life and love, but I do love you all, and I plan to fight this cancer. Just keep praying. Feel free to call or ask questions. It's day to day, but my big goal this year is to make it to my 30th year of working for the Houston Astros.
God loves me. He's not punishing me.
Prayers for me please.
Love each of you.
Timothy M P Green
Camera 4
I'm very tired but can't sleep, so I thought I'd share my story. in March I had a complete medical physical, and it was perfect. I seemed to be in good health. In July, I hurt my back. My pain never went away, it just became increasingly worse, and I was worried. I had given up my health insurance because of the cost. Lesson to learn: no matter what, you MUST have health insurance!
I finally went for an xray at the beginning of this month. After seeing something concerning, the doc suggested I go see an oncologist. An MRI was done. Bad news. 4th Stage Lung Cancer that metastasized to my spine and several lymph nodes. A mass has grown 2 1/2 inches and fractured my vertebrae. Which, in turn, pinched the sciatic nerve.
Hearing that I have 6 months to 1yr to live (without treatment) is a surreal thought to grasp.
The pain was so intense I couldn't move for hours after waking up. But I love baseball, and working with the Astros so much that I would drag myself to every game. I kept this pain to myself because I didn't want my Astros family to be concerned about anything but winning another World Series. I also continued working the Texan games. I told the rodeo folks- My sweet friend Ida Nuncio and the big boss James Davidson because I knew I wouldn't be able to do any lifting. I finally told Rob Runnels at the Astros. They worked with me for help.
The pain was so excruciating this Friday I had to be admmitted into the hospital. I had a CT scan and even more bad news. My spine can't be fixed by surgery . Now I wait for a biopsy to see where it started and if there's any possible course of treatment. I’m trying to get into MD Anderson. There’s some chance I’ll have insurance in January, but I really don’t know. God willing. Of course, I'm hoping for the best. I have a friend that has lived through 4th stage lung cancer for 10 yrs now, and I hold onto that hope. I have my God. I made peace with my Lord. As a Catholic, I went to confession to be absolved of my sins. I don't want to die, but I'm not afraid to. I know I will go to Heaven. I've always tried to live a good life and to be positive. This will be a hard road. I saw it first hand with my brother, a fireman at 911, who died of lung cancer 12 yrs later.
It's very sad, and I'm emotional here, late at night with the thought of my death running through my brain. My sweetheart of sweethearts has been helping me just by caring. Cynthia Migl, my Bubbles, has been one of a group of angels. BoBo Raley Morgan McKay. my sister Deb Green, Heidi Clark, Robyn Nygard, Rob Garcia, my family, my ex- the greatest ex! Tracy Lapierre and her husband Tony. Vince King, Brittany King, Tammy Mayfield a nurse who drove from Dallas to be with me to hear the news from the Oncologist, David Hicks, Linda Gajdousek Joyce... and my greatest angel, Jo Stone who guided me in this direction. I love everyone with all my heart, and I hope at some time in our times together, I’ve touched your heart and soul. Because love and faith is all we have. Dad always said MEMORIES ARE THE ONLY THING YOU CAN LEAVE FOR LOVED ONES LEFT BEHIND.
I know this is long as I spill my late night thoughts of life and love, but I do love you all, and I plan to fight this cancer. Just keep praying. Feel free to call or ask questions. It's day to day, but my big goal this year is to make it to my 30th year of working for the Houston Astros.
God loves me. He's not punishing me.
Prayers for me please.
Love each of you.
Timothy M P Green
Camera 4
Organizer and beneficiary
Tracy Durkot LaPierre
Organizer
Spring, TX
Timothy Green
Beneficiary
