Linda has been in my thoughts lately

[joylee123]

[SIZE=12pt]I was just thinking of Linda Best as I have since the beginning of her ordeal. I was just wondering how she is? I haven't seen her post lately, maybe I've just missed it?[/SIZE]

I hope she and her family are doing well.

Linda, If you read this you are still in my thoughts and prayers

Joy

 

[JourneysEnd]

Bumping this up. I'm wondering too.

 

[Fred]

Hi guys. I am glad to hear from you. I took Courtney to the NbarH show today along with Bozley [sue] and Fancy [Makayla]. We also saw Joyce with her new baby and Shelly and many other forum members. I am hanging in there. They didn't do chemo last week. The week before they said I was doing great then wham they decided that the chemo wasn't working that I should go into Boston to see if I could get on one of the clinical trials but they haven't heard back from Boston yet. I am so tired of the medical profession. I had that CT scan done on friday. On wed the day of my appt the dr says he doesn't have the CD from Dartmouth but going by the paperwork he has he thinks its grown but my lymph nodes are clear. I have been at Exeter 2 months I think that would have been plenty of time for them to get their act together and LOOK at the scan. It's been a tough week but things will get better I know they will with all of you praying for me. I have also dropped my amateur status and I will be giving lessons and taking in horses for driving training as I can't shoe as much as I used to. I am doing some work but I lost a ton of clients when they heard I had cancer. Linda

 

[Basketmiss]

Glad to get an update on you Linda.

I was also wondering...

I hope they get it straight, it seems in the medical profession, they can take forever. When you are waiting and dealing with a disease, it seems very hurtful that they dont just get on the stick!

Glad you are training others for an income and to get your mind off things.

So sorry so many dropped you as a farrier, not fair in my book..

(((HUGS)) to you...

Missy

 

[JourneysEnd]

Training sounds like a good idea to me.

I would think with the chemo you would want to be careful about cuts and infection.

You can always rebuild your business when you get your strength back.

 

[kaykay]

I have been thinking of you too Linda.

Ughh the medical profession can drive a person literally crazy. Remember to stay strong and if you have to demand that they do their job. I had to do this for my sister as she was getting a constant run around. Eventually you have to put your foot down and say ENOUGH!!

I wish you were closer and I could send a horse to you!

Sending love and prayers

Kay

 

[Bozley]

Linda,

It was so nice to see you, Courtney & Paul today.

I am very glad you have decided to go into training. You will be wonderful at it. You have such a quite, gentle way with horses. Whoever decides to have you as a trainer will find that they have found the "BEST". I am certainly looking forward to you training Rhett next year and Fred's babies the year after.

Love,

Sue

 

[Marty]

Well lets hear it for the clear lymph nodes because that is a good thing right there! We'll take any improvement so that is a wonderful start. As for the sorry people that quit you, they'll be sorry in about 2 more trims is all I have to say! And boy I wish I was closer too and I'd love to be your student.

 

[ChrystalPaths]

Linda..you're doing great. With your touch and firm gentle hand training is a natural for you and even Courtney. I remember how you both were with my Treasure when she was young and a bit spooky, the silly babies, Rose who would just lay down! Yes, good choice for you and easier on the body. Love and healing comes each nite and day.

 

[nootka]

Thinking of you, Linda, and know that my thoughts are with you for a full recovery.

Liz

 

[targetsmom]

Linda - If you feel able to come down here to trim our minis, let me know!!! I would love to see you back and my other farrier won't mind a bit. Just like you filled in for him when he needed help, he is filling in for you. I also know you will be a great trainer. Hmmm, I was just thinking of Cowboy - see the thread on the main forum.... He is a challenge though.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. And I do know how frustrating it can be dealing with the medical profession sometimes.

 

[luv2ridesaddleseat]

Linda, I have to give you the BIGGEST THANKS EVER for taking care of my new baby at the NbarH show yesterday!! (I'm sorry he was such a brat)! You made his feet look like they've never looked before! You were SO PATIENT with him, you went above and beyond, thats for sure!!! That was SO NICE OF YOU to take the time out to do that at a show!!! I am so relieved, you can't imagine!!!!

Are there any mini "get togethers", meetings, anything like this from now until show season this spring? I get HORRIBLY depressed in the winter. I think it would do us all some good if we could meet for lunch on a weekend or sometime that we could all agree on, or dinner, at a restaurant. One of the big horse message boards does this that I am on. Weather pending of course! It works out great for them! They have a blast!! If anybody has any ideas, please let me know! I would love to get together with the New Hampshire/Maine mini horse people or anybody that doesn't mind driving a bit! I can't imagine not seeing all of you until next spring!

Thanks,

Joyce

 

[joylee123]

[SIZE=12pt]Glad to hear about the clear Lymph Nodes

and to hear you are still horsin' around

. Sounds like you very well may have an excellent client base as you start your traning program! Just wanted to let you know we are all still out here sending warm healing thoughts and prayers your way.[/SIZE]

I know how frustrating dealing with doctors can be. Seems like the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing

Sure would be nice if they could all get on the same page!

Anyhow I was just wondering how you were! You've been in my thoughts alot lately

Thanks for letting us know!

God Bless,

Joy