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[2MANY]

You will have a new appreciation for life.
Get well and live it like ya stole it.

[swashington2128]

Steve,
See you soon, we are here for you.
Mike

Thanks Mike, looking forward to seeing everyone again. It will take a week or two to get in to see you. My next appointment is Thursday morning. Radiology and final determination if it has spread anywhere else. If it hasn't, easy stuff, kidney comes out, I heal up, and start training all over again for the 2017 season. If it has spread, well, more complications but it is not going to beat me. Too many mountains left to climb and too many elk to still dream about.

One of the things that really make it all easier is the true love of a great woman. Those of you who know me may think that would be impossible. But yes, someone out there loves me and I can't wait to see her. Hug your ladies every day because it means something.

Hitting the road first thing in the morning and hoping to see my driveway Sunday night.

[PastorJoel]

When you get back, send me a PM.  I would enjoy taking a fellow hunter out for some coffee (or something) and praying with you about your health.  (I live in Bremerton)

[swashington2128]

Well all I made it back in record time and had the homecoming off a lifetime from my best friend and partner. She is the best. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers, Keep them up for a while as I still need them. Have to tell the kids about this after my doctors appointment on Thursday. Gonna be a rough day. Hoping and praying for the best.

Thanks again all,

[Muleyslyr]

Good luck bud! Plenty of hunting to do for ya the rest of your life! No pics to post but you can look at the avatar..lol

[saylean]

That sucks, but I'm glad to hear it's treatable. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[coachcw]

Win !

[Becky]

Glad you are home and all is looking up so far, prayers for a speedy recovery and to get you back into the woods as soon as possible!

[swashington2128]

All, had my final appointment before the surgery today. All is looking good. It has not spread and while the tumor is really big and will take some cutting to get out, will be pretty simple for the doctor. Recovery time is longer than expected but it is an instant 5lbs lost that I can replace with elk next time I kill one. I should be back on my feet and back to work in October. I will know my surgery date in the next few days and ask for your continued support and prayers. They are appreciated.

Can't tell you guys how much it means to have the moral support from you. Good luck to all with the hunt and life in general. Bag the big one, love the little ones, and hug the best one!

I will post again from the other side of the operating table.

[Fl0und3rz]

Godspeed, and a quick recovery. 

[ffbowhunter]

Hang in there and fight hard. I am in the Wasatch so far seen tons of bucks and had multiple shot opportunity however, there is a huge buck I keep seeing I want. I put a stalk on him last night and got within 80 yards. I'll post a picture when I harvest!

[DaveMonti]

All, had my final appointment before the surgery today. All is looking good. It has not spread and while the tumor is really big and will take some cutting to get out, will be pretty simple for the doctor. Recovery time is longer than expected but it is an instant 5lbs lost that I can replace with elk next time I kill one. I should be back on my feet and back to work in October. I will know my surgery date in the next few days and ask for your continued support and prayers. They are appreciated.

Can't tell you guys how much it means to have the moral support from you. Good luck to all with the hunt and life in general. Bag the big one, love the little ones, and hug the best one!

I will post again from the other side of the operating table.

Somebody get this man some elk meat for his recovery!
Best of luck with the surgery and recovery!  Hang in there!

[swashington2128]

Hey all, still alive. Had my surgery Thursday and got out of the hospital Saturday. Getting better every day and doing my best to avoid the pain meds. Walking around is getting easier and my biggest challenge is coughing. Backlash from having a tube in the throat is the need to cough once in a while. Very painful but as with everything else, getting better everyday. Doc said they did not see any more cancer while in there and they were able to get it out with the better of the two options which means a much smaller incision and better recovery time.

I really appreciate all the best wishes, prayers, and thoughts that were given. A month from now I can start working out again and hopefully I will be looking for a blacktail in the December late buck season. And yes, some elk meat would go a long way to help in the recovery so bring it on!

[swashington2128]

Hang in there and fight hard. I am in the Wasatch so far seen tons of bucks and had multiple shot opportunity however, there is a huge buck I keep seeing I want. I put a stalk on him last night and got within 80 yards. I'll post a picture when I harvest!

Stick with him and get him. My friend in the Manti area has shown me tons of elk and deer pics in the last week. Some real dandies in those pics. Next year they are mine.

Remember, aim small, miss never, and post pics.

[Becky]

Hey all, still alive. Had my surgery Thursday and got out of the hospital Saturday. Getting better every day and doing my best to avoid the pain meds. Walking around is getting easier and my biggest challenge is coughing. Backlash from having a tube in the throat is the need to cough once in a while. Very painful but as with everything else, getting better everyday. Doc said they did not see any more cancer while in there and they were able to get it out with the better of the two options which means a much smaller incision and better recovery time.

I really appreciate all the best wishes, prayers, and thoughts that were given. A month from now I can start working out again and hopefully I will be looking for a blacktail in the December late buck season. And yes, some elk meat would go a long way to help in the recovery so bring it on!

Awesome news!