Re: Rich Randall


JMull58284@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I received an e-mail today, pertaining to Rich Randall of Virginia Beach, VA.
> health problems. It appears that he is seriously ill. The last week and a
> half has been a roller coaster ride for him and his family. As of yesterday,
> it appears that Rich does have leukemia. A week ago Friday, the doctors found
> that he had a very high white blood cell count. On Monday the white cell
> count was still rising. Rich was admitted to Portsmouth Naval Hospital. The
> prospects were not good. However, during last week things improved greatly
> for Rich. It was determined that he would have 4 days of what was understood
> to be very light IV kemo treatment with 3 different types of medicine. He
> seems to be getting much better, however, he still has more tests that need
> to be run. Because his condition has been so up and down, the family is not
> certain what to tell his friends. Caryll is doing as well as can be expected
> under the circumstances. The Doctors did tell her to call and have his sons
> come down. They came down on Tuesday, but Rich sent them home on Saturday.
> The doctors are now concerned because his white blood count has dropped below
> normal. I gather that there is some talk about him going home. At the present
> time, they are waiting on a final test ran last week to determine how long he
> has had this condition. That should be in today. After the test came in, we
> were going to put it on line about Rich, but it was felt that before it
> became general knowledge they needed to know exactly what the health problems
> were. Rich can not have flowers or anything that grows in the soil. However,
> I feel that cards are always welcome. His home address is 524 Windsor Gate
> Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23452. I will be more than happy to keep you advised
> as to Rich's condition as given to me by Rich & Caryll. All prayers and
> thoughts are appreciated.

Thank you very much for that information. Had not heard a peep about the
situation. We will join with everyone else in sending our prayers and
good wishes to Rich and his family, as so many people did for us when I
was in the same boat last year!!!

Nancy Silverberg,
Molalla, OR, where miracles DO happen!!



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