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ftorres · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:45 pm Post subject: In need of a helping hand

HEllo,

I know how everyone is with the economy being like it is.
Here is a letter from Fred's wife to the SFBATS.

As many of you know, Fred is a SCABIES member and President of the SFBATS.

Fred's Updates

Tough Day for All

It's been a tough day for both of us (Fred and I). Fred has not been feeling well at all. The bleeding has slowed significantly and we are both sleeping better, but he has had a lot of pain in his mouth, gums and teeth. We are thinking he needs to see a dentist. Our dental insurance is not that good. Also, if he does have an infection in a tooth, it will have to be pulled before he gets a transplant.

He had platelets again today. This is the fourth time in 10 days. Today he had a slight reaction to the transfusion and his temp jumped up and he felt nauseated. This is the first time something like this has happened after a transfusion. The nurses were quite concerned and took quick action to try to get his temp down and stop the reaction. He hasn't felt well since we got home. He has to go in tomorrow and get two units of red blood. They will be keeping a close eye on him.

I am feeling the weight today. I've had to abandon work a couple times in the past week because of him not feeling well. I want to be with him, but it adds that extra little stress at work because I'm not getting what I need to done. Last week after throwing out my plans on Thursday to try to figure out the bleeding issue with him, I ended up going back to work from 7 - 11:30 p.m. just to try to keep my head above water. I have also run out of sick time because of all the appointments we've had, so missed hours is now becoming missed pay or reduction in vacation time (which I will need when he is in the hospital).

We are working hard at not getting discouraged and know that we are loved and supported greatly. Our faith is strong and we know God has a plan for us on this journey, but some days just seem a bit tougher than others.

On a positive note, Ian made Little League All-Stars for the third year in a row. This is a great thing for him. It is a bit hard because Fred will most likely not get to see him play any of the all-star games.

We value your prayers and your words of encouragement.

Love,

Fred and Rena

I will be donating an adult female tarantula and I will be selling her to send Fred and his family a small gesture from us.

Anyone interested on helping can purchase the T or if interested on a monetary donation please contact me or send me a PM.

thanks

francisco
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Celeste · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:16 pm Post subject:

Can you get $ to him if I chip in a little bit at the BBQ?

-- Celeste
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"Tarantulas are friends, not food" (but I bet they taste pretty good with butter and lemon!)

ftorres · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 1:44 am Post subject:

Hello All,
Celeste I am planning on getting him a MO with what I sell the spider for and what ever else I get from friend donation's

thanks

francisco
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Uglykid2 · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:28 pm Post subject:

Thank you Francisco for everything you are doing to help Fred and his family through this rough time. He is scheduled to begin chemotherapy very soon with the bone marrow transplant taking place on July 14th so he will not be able to attend our July 11th meeting. If anybody sees anything they want on sntcruzan's for sale ad this will help him financially also. Thanks again!
The Ugly

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