an update from Lisa:
December 3, 2007
Robert was admitted to St Franciscan Skemp in LaCrosse very early Saturday morning. I think we finally got into out room from emergency about 4:00. He has been having a great deal of trouble breathing and his saturation rate had dropped into the 70's at one point. Doctor's believe that he is nearing end of his battle with cancer. He has been coughing up blood. He told the doctor that he felt as if he was dying and the doctor softly replied, "You are dying". It could be just a few days or a few weeks, we don't know. I asked for a mild sedative for anxiety, he worries about his horses and his family and that increases the difficulty with his breathing. My computer at home has crashed, and I am going to be at the hospital with Robert, so if you email & do not get a response, it is only because we have not received your message. Please keep Robert in your prayers...