Hi everyone. I've had a few good days now and I have been trying to build my strength and resolve to take on the next course of chemo. I'm hoping they get easier as the tumor decreases. I can't express how much strength and support I get from everyone. Of course, my family is my main support, not only Julie and Madelyn but also my grown children that alot of you out there don't know (Jennifer, April, Aleisha, Andria, Jed, Zack, spouses, and thirteen grand children). They're all great individuals and I love them all very much. Madelyn is lucky to have such great siblings to enrich her life as she grows up, way too fast. My older kids are one technology step from having pictures that I can put on this blog. I want them to all know how much I love them and how much that their love means to me. Getting a little gooey here so let me just say I am actually looking forward to the next chemo in about four days so that I can smack this stinkin' disease in the teeth one more time. I just want everyone out there to know how much I love and appreciate my wife Julie. She has really surprised me with her strength, endurance, and her coping ability. I am a very lucky man. Can't wait to get back to work and I'll be back before you know it.
Rod
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We all love and miss you very much! We pray for all of you every day. I have Eric doing many honey do's since he hasn't been riding! My living room has been painted and the tile has been ripped up. We hope we can see you soon!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Eric, Anna, Cody, Nick, and Christiana
Hello Rod,
ReplyDeleteI love you...you are such a wonderful husband, father, and the best friend ever. And I must certainly agree with you that you have awesome children and a beautiful wife!
Love, Sonja
Psalm 127:3 - "Behold, children are a gift of the Lord..."
Proverbs 31:10 - "An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels."
Hey Dr H.
ReplyDeleteYou are my thoughts every day and I really hope to see you back here soon again.
While you beat the disease do check out a movie or two.
I am sure you already saw The Blind Side, but if you didn't - please do.
It was wonderful.
Other than that, time flies... and I miss you !!
See you soon:)
Lotta
Dr. Huss,
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in my thought every day. I hope the next round of chemo is easier on you! I loved the farmer joke, it is so appropriate for you! God one! I know you are a movie guy, and I bought the blind side(this past weekend, because I could not wait for it to come out in the stores, good suggestion from Lotta ). I have it on blue ray and DVD. I also have alot!!!! of other movies you can borrow. Have Julie give me a call(736-1319) and I will bring them to her if you want. Lots of Disney my favorite. All of us in the OR are mising and talking about you every day. You are a wonderful teddy bear and we miss your smile and spitit! Hang in there Doctor!
Hugs and kisses to you and your family,
Jules
Dr.
ReplyDeleteI meant we miss your spirit! not your spitit, unless you have one of those? Which I looked up in the dictonary and I'm sure you do not own one.
Jules
Rodney,
ReplyDeleteIt's great you have your quick wit and humor to pull you along during times like these. God knows where we would be if we couldn't laugh at our situation. We have every confidence that in time you will come through this not only well, but even better than you were before. Life gives strange gifts along the way, as you well know. Thank God for being blessed with the love of family, friends and community. In the words of Louis Armstrong, "What a wonderful world..."
Your wife is a rock, in many ways, that you can lean on, as you are hers.
Your in our prayers...keep smiling!
See you on the upside soon!
The Gallaghers
Karla, Pat, Kiefer and Morgan
Rod and Julie
ReplyDeleteI'm sort of a caveman with respect to blogging,so I hope I haven't done anything outside of the common etiquette.
I just wanted to let you know that if you need me to do anything for you or your ranch, just let me know via email. All the best to you.
Brian Just
Hi Doctor, Julie, Madelyn, and family, that includes all your furry friends.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Thank you for keeping us up to date with your progress. Get all the rest you can and put on your boxing gloves for round two. Here's a little chuckle for you.
This woman is about to board a bus, but when she steps up, she realizes that her skirt is too tight, and she can't lift her leg to board. So, she reaches around behind her and lowers her zipper a bit and tries again.
Skirt's still too tight, so she reaches behind her and lowers her zipper some more, and tries again. She still can't get on, so she reaches back and lowers the zipper a bit more. She tries to step up, then feels two hands on her butt pushing her up onto the bus. She spins around and says, "Sir, I don't know you well enough for you to do that!"
He says, "Lady, I sure don't know you well enough for you to lower my zipper three times."
Have a good night.
Hugs and Love,
Janet
I love you Dad! As always, you amaze me with your work ethic; whether it's delivering babies, working the land, or kickin' cancer butt!
ReplyDeleteSmacking kiss,
April
Hi Uncle Rod!! It was so great to see you yesterday for lunch (Thank you Ken!), and it was such a coincidence that Will, Bryson, Emma and I could all be there midday in the middle of the week. But then there is no such thing as coincidence is there, only divine intervention. How else can I account for my marriage to my wonderful husband, my beautiful children and our special relationship with YOU!! We love you so much and can't wait to see you this weekend in SB.
ReplyDeleteLots of Love
Jenn Hall
Dr. Huss,
ReplyDeleteSending good wishes your way and lots of sunshine to fill your day! Wishing round two to be easier for you and your family.
Well, I could not find a joke I liked so hows about a little trivia?
The next time you are washing your hands and complain, because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be.
Here are some facts about the 1500’s:
Most people got married in June, because they took their yearly bath in May and they still smelled pretty good by June. However, since they were starting to smell, brides carried a bouquet of flowers, to hide the body odor.
Hence the custom today, of carrying a bouquet when getting married.
Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water.
The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, "Don't throw the baby out with the Bath water!"
True or made up?
Have a great day. Miss you.
Hugs & love, Janet
Hi Rod~
ReplyDeleteHome now after living at Cottage this week w/Cannon (no computer access.) Now that we're home, I'm able to get caught up on your progress. We're thinking about you so much and hope you continue to get the rest you need, and that any side-effects are minimal.
When Christine and I visited you at the hospital, you raved about the hospital food. I kept thinking about that when my stomach started growling towards the end of Cannon's surgery that was supposed to take 1-2 hrs. At hour 3, I kept thinking to hit the cafeteria before closing, but didn't want to miss the Dr.'s consult. The surgery ended up taking 5 1/2 hrs....long after the cafeteria closed. My gourmet hospital experience was that of a tiny bowl of Cheerios at 1 a.m. in the breakroom, a small bite of Cannon's pancakes the next a.m., and a butterscotch sucker that said "It's a Boy." I hope to never see another vending maching again as long as I live! Ugh!!
We wish you the best of luck and comfort w/your next chemo session. We love you, miss you and are very, very proud of you and your family. Keep that fighting spirit!
Love,
Tami, Jim, Cooper & Cannon
PS--Julie's strength doesn't surprise me at all...having been there, it's that strength that keeps us focused on moving forward and making sure things are getting done so our husband(s) can focus primarily on getting rest and getting better. God gives us the gift of the strength we need to get through big things like this. Good job, Julie...you ROCK!!
Hi Dr. Huss,
ReplyDeleteHope your day is good. Thinking about you and your family. You all are awesome!
Here is a little bit more trivia:
Houses had thatched roofs, thick straw piled high, with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof. Hence the saying "It's raining cats and dogs."
There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This posed a real problem in the bedroom, where bugs and other droppings could mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts and a sheet hung over the top, afforded some protection. That's how canopy beds came into existence.
The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying, "Dirt Poor." The wealthy had slate floors, that would get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on floor to help keep their footing.
As the winter wore on, they added more thresh, until, when you opened the door, it would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entrance-way. Hence: a thresh hold.. (Getting quite an education, aren't you?)
Take care.
Hugs & love,
Janet
Hi Dr. Huss,
ReplyDeleteIt was so good to talk to you this evening. I sure have missed you not only working but your great sense of humor. Hope this chemo goes as well as expected. So glad to hear that the tumors are shrinking and that you will be back to work soon. It is really good to hear that you have such a wonderful family to support you. You are often in my thoughts and prayers, even had special prayer at church so that our church would pray for you also. Keep smiling and fighting and get back to work soon.
Love and prayers,
Lydia