FinHeavenAJ
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Alright, I am sorry for a lack of update (no October update). However, I have been going through some family problems, which will be explained. However, I have to ask that you do not make this publicly known right now. Please, I beg, do not tell everyone you know. If someone asks, leave it at "family problems." Saying that, let me give you my reasoning, since I think YOU should know.
On October 21st, 2003 I received a phone call from my step-mom, she said that she had to rush my father to the hospital as he was unable to breathe. After initial tests, they found that he had severe pneumonia. However, they saw some abnormalities in his lungs. After further testing, they found Advanced Stage 4 of Lung Cancer, and it has spread to his liver, and rapidly spreading to other parts of his body.
He was to be a part of a clinical study, of which there was different testing, but was denied because the cancer was much too far advanced. Thus, they did chemotherapy; however, they are not sure how much longer he has. Currently, my father is going through much pain and discomfort. Doctors and therapists have tried to comfort him, but it's not going well. He's even been given a few massages...
Because of this, I am going through much pain myself. Concentrating on usually normal tasks is rather difficult... luckily my professors understand. Oh, by the way, I am only at college right now because my dad wanted to see my complete college, thus I am trying to do it as quickly as I can. Additionally, I have become very tiresome and weak, even though I get plenty of rest. Furthermore, I am so stressed that I've been going through a lot of stomach pains. For example, when I wake up in the mornings, and I have a glass of water, I feel like I'm going to throw it back up in a few minutes. Basically, my life has become miserable. I have even quit my two Vice Presidencies (sp?) because I had no interest, and wasn't motivated any longer. However, the site has been able to keep my attention... thankfully.
Everyday something happens that used to be normal, but now isn't. For example, last Friday my car had some car problems... but I could no longer call my father for his advice. A few days later, my step mom called and told me that he wanted me to take his season tickets for the rest of the Hurricanes season... and that really hurt, as I have never gone to a Hurricanes game without him... for 19 years.
By the way, never fear... the website will always receive my fullest attention. I will be away from the site during it's busiest times, since I will be visiting my dad every weekend now, but I am 1000% positive that the great staff here can work through that. (I'll always have my cell phone anways...). Additionally, one huge reason why the site will always receive my fullest attention is because of what happened when the site first started... before there was a site...
Two or three months after I had my first computer, I started a site... AJ's Miami Dolphins Page... I stayed up to about 12AM trying to figure something out, but couldn't. I ended up just lying down on the couch, almost crying, telling myself "forget it." He then told me that was probably the worst thing I could say, and that I didn't give it my hardest, because he knew I CAN do it. He then added: "And, if you're gonna do it, like anything, don't do it half-assed."
Well, what can I say? You can thank me for making such a site, but I will always thank my father for always being their for such advice, support, and guidance; because without him, I'm not sure where I would be right now or, for that matter, who I would be...
Anyways, that's why I haven't had the time to write an update for October. I will try my hardest to make one up for November at a later date. But, I ensure you that the site is doing well. The bumper sticker sales aren't doing as well as predicted, but all is well.
PLEASE remember, don't share this story with the world. This is very personal to me, and I don't want the entire world to know. If anyone asks... it's simply "family problems."
Thanks again to everyone, I apprecaite your help!
Sincerely,
Andrew Tatum
On October 21st, 2003 I received a phone call from my step-mom, she said that she had to rush my father to the hospital as he was unable to breathe. After initial tests, they found that he had severe pneumonia. However, they saw some abnormalities in his lungs. After further testing, they found Advanced Stage 4 of Lung Cancer, and it has spread to his liver, and rapidly spreading to other parts of his body.
He was to be a part of a clinical study, of which there was different testing, but was denied because the cancer was much too far advanced. Thus, they did chemotherapy; however, they are not sure how much longer he has. Currently, my father is going through much pain and discomfort. Doctors and therapists have tried to comfort him, but it's not going well. He's even been given a few massages...
Because of this, I am going through much pain myself. Concentrating on usually normal tasks is rather difficult... luckily my professors understand. Oh, by the way, I am only at college right now because my dad wanted to see my complete college, thus I am trying to do it as quickly as I can. Additionally, I have become very tiresome and weak, even though I get plenty of rest. Furthermore, I am so stressed that I've been going through a lot of stomach pains. For example, when I wake up in the mornings, and I have a glass of water, I feel like I'm going to throw it back up in a few minutes. Basically, my life has become miserable. I have even quit my two Vice Presidencies (sp?) because I had no interest, and wasn't motivated any longer. However, the site has been able to keep my attention... thankfully.
Everyday something happens that used to be normal, but now isn't. For example, last Friday my car had some car problems... but I could no longer call my father for his advice. A few days later, my step mom called and told me that he wanted me to take his season tickets for the rest of the Hurricanes season... and that really hurt, as I have never gone to a Hurricanes game without him... for 19 years.
By the way, never fear... the website will always receive my fullest attention. I will be away from the site during it's busiest times, since I will be visiting my dad every weekend now, but I am 1000% positive that the great staff here can work through that. (I'll always have my cell phone anways...). Additionally, one huge reason why the site will always receive my fullest attention is because of what happened when the site first started... before there was a site...
Two or three months after I had my first computer, I started a site... AJ's Miami Dolphins Page... I stayed up to about 12AM trying to figure something out, but couldn't. I ended up just lying down on the couch, almost crying, telling myself "forget it." He then told me that was probably the worst thing I could say, and that I didn't give it my hardest, because he knew I CAN do it. He then added: "And, if you're gonna do it, like anything, don't do it half-assed."
Well, what can I say? You can thank me for making such a site, but I will always thank my father for always being their for such advice, support, and guidance; because without him, I'm not sure where I would be right now or, for that matter, who I would be...
Anyways, that's why I haven't had the time to write an update for October. I will try my hardest to make one up for November at a later date. But, I ensure you that the site is doing well. The bumper sticker sales aren't doing as well as predicted, but all is well.
PLEASE remember, don't share this story with the world. This is very personal to me, and I don't want the entire world to know. If anyone asks... it's simply "family problems."
Thanks again to everyone, I apprecaite your help!
Sincerely,
Andrew Tatum
