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Family update: Thank to our kids, Jenny & Josh for giving your dad the best father's day present!
They flew him home to Trail, BC (his hometown) where all 5 brothers and sisters have come together to see "ronnie"....he's golfing with his oldest brother Pat today and then all 5 of them will have lunch together in Salmo at Brother Tom's house! Ron's in his element, back on the farm! I'm sure Ron will be sending pics of that trip!
So that's our news update on family and business
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Day 1 Marriage BootCamp -
Dear Friends and family,
Trying really hard to simplify our lives so I'm trying to get everyone to follow on us on ONE BLOG, ONE FACEBOOK. one website etc etc
These people who are computer and online savvy are making me crazy. Everything is about keeping in touch and I'm losing touch with sanity.... they want me to use key words and drive up the SEO (search engine optimization) by creating groups, followers, RSS feeds - all i want to do is keep u updated on how we are doing and where we are going with our hyper speed passion and dreams.
So I put my foot down with everyone telling me what to do, it didn't work! Believe it or not they out argued me....
SO HELP ME: I am going to wean out my personal facebook and this blog will you PLEASE PLEASE FOLLOW ME ON
http://marriagehelpcenters.blogspot.com/
Also when i send you an invite for facebook from Marriage Help Centers become a fan.
Day 1- Graduates of MBC - Do you remember your first day! 8 couples here, most little or no hope of a future together. Pray and think of them often throughout the weekend. We are already seeing breakthroughs.
Couples are already seeing through different glasses, and that is a great thing.
I hope you are all doing well and think what it takes to stay above the line. Maybe today is a good day to call someone you love and say. "I just called to say, I love you." Don't worry if you can't sing - just say it!
Thank you for being part of our lives.
We'd like to report that Ron is feeling awesome and 90% of the time we are living above the line!
Tina
Trying really hard to simplify our lives so I'm trying to get everyone to follow on us on ONE BLOG, ONE FACEBOOK. one website etc etc
These people who are computer and online savvy are making me crazy. Everything is about keeping in touch and I'm losing touch with sanity.... they want me to use key words and drive up the SEO (search engine optimization) by creating groups, followers, RSS feeds - all i want to do is keep u updated on how we are doing and where we are going with our hyper speed passion and dreams.
So I put my foot down with everyone telling me what to do, it didn't work! Believe it or not they out argued me....
SO HELP ME: I am going to wean out my personal facebook and this blog will you PLEASE PLEASE FOLLOW ME ON
http://marriagehelpcenters.blogspot.com/
Also when i send you an invite for facebook from Marriage Help Centers become a fan.
Day 1- Graduates of MBC - Do you remember your first day! 8 couples here, most little or no hope of a future together. Pray and think of them often throughout the weekend. We are already seeing breakthroughs.
Couples are already seeing through different glasses, and that is a great thing.
I hope you are all doing well and think what it takes to stay above the line. Maybe today is a good day to call someone you love and say. "I just called to say, I love you." Don't worry if you can't sing - just say it!
Thank you for being part of our lives.
We'd like to report that Ron is feeling awesome and 90% of the time we are living above the line!
Tina
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Post-Op!!!
Hey Everyone,
Well, dad is out of surgery and the surgeon said it went really well. He's in a bit of pain and is still quite groggy, but not to worry, they gave him the good drugs : )He's on his way home (in Vancouver, not California) which is great since he didn't have to stay in the hospital overnight.
Thank you for all your prayers, calls, emails, and messages. Please continue the prayers for a speedy recovery and that he remains COMPLETELY CANCER FREE.
Love the Konkins
Well, dad is out of surgery and the surgeon said it went really well. He's in a bit of pain and is still quite groggy, but not to worry, they gave him the good drugs : )He's on his way home (in Vancouver, not California) which is great since he didn't have to stay in the hospital overnight.
Thank you for all your prayers, calls, emails, and messages. Please continue the prayers for a speedy recovery and that he remains COMPLETELY CANCER FREE.
Love the Konkins
Monday, April 12, 2010
Miracles Keep On Coming!!!!
God is so good we saw the surgeon today and if ron did not have a history of cancer they would not do this surgery.
It is precautionary cause the pet scan sees a small hot spot that is suspicious but not even certain it is cancer. The surgeon said being it is under 1 cm we don't believe it is cancer. They are only doing a lower dissection, he will be out of hospital same day.
Ron informed the doctor that he'd been juicing, doing all he could and was getting lots of prayer. The doctor picked up on that and said, there is not hard evidence that it works but if you believe than it does (referring to the juicing) but he then added with a smile, prayer works and keep those going! So don't stop praying as even doctors agree - it works! Now pray the surgery goes well and that healing is speedy so I can get him back to California!
Now let me share just a little bit about Ron's idea of taking advantage of his "C" card! He shared a dream he had of what a stellar day would look like for him! So in his words he explains that Saturday April 10 he was going to celebrate by making one of his all time dreams come true.
Tina!
So here it is:
Saturday was an amazing day for me. It has been a dream of mine for a long time to go skiing in the morning and then go golfing in the afternoon. Well Saturday was that day. It was awesome. My friend John Messinger and I went to Cypress Mt. and ripped up the hill, then I met Josh (my son) at 2:30 in my ski clothes, changed to some pants and golf shoes on at the course and played a decent round of golf. Tina and I were supposed to go to a movie when I got home, but SHE was too tired from doing nothing all day!! Anyway, it was a great way to celebrate the good report from the pet scan. Now that the pet scan has been interpreted by the surgeon that I really don't have any cancer, gotta think about how to celebrate that!
luv you all,
Ron
It is precautionary cause the pet scan sees a small hot spot that is suspicious but not even certain it is cancer. The surgeon said being it is under 1 cm we don't believe it is cancer. They are only doing a lower dissection, he will be out of hospital same day.
Ron informed the doctor that he'd been juicing, doing all he could and was getting lots of prayer. The doctor picked up on that and said, there is not hard evidence that it works but if you believe than it does (referring to the juicing) but he then added with a smile, prayer works and keep those going! So don't stop praying as even doctors agree - it works! Now pray the surgery goes well and that healing is speedy so I can get him back to California!
Now let me share just a little bit about Ron's idea of taking advantage of his "C" card! He shared a dream he had of what a stellar day would look like for him! So in his words he explains that Saturday April 10 he was going to celebrate by making one of his all time dreams come true.
Tina!
So here it is:
Saturday was an amazing day for me. It has been a dream of mine for a long time to go skiing in the morning and then go golfing in the afternoon. Well Saturday was that day. It was awesome. My friend John Messinger and I went to Cypress Mt. and ripped up the hill, then I met Josh (my son) at 2:30 in my ski clothes, changed to some pants and golf shoes on at the course and played a decent round of golf. Tina and I were supposed to go to a movie when I got home, but SHE was too tired from doing nothing all day!! Anyway, it was a great way to celebrate the good report from the pet scan. Now that the pet scan has been interpreted by the surgeon that I really don't have any cancer, gotta think about how to celebrate that!
luv you all,
Ron
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Pet Scan Results -
Friends and Family!
Today was a MIRACLE day!
Results of Pet Scan were beautiful! Ron's body is healthy and 99.9% cancer free. Our doctor was elated when only a small spec was found in one lymph node. 0.6 x 0.8 cm was detected in the groin area. We will go ahead with the surgery and get that sucker out! Then that is it! We will carry on in Konkin style! Healing the broken hearted is our mission. This laying around waiting is not our style!
Tina
Hey everyone, the last couple of days have been pretty crazy. Cat scan Tues, Pet scan Thurs From the start, many of you told us that this is just a "blip in our lives". An interesting blip, but a blip none the less. We are so grateful to everyone who write and send us notes, and calls us on the phone to encourage us. It really is a humbling experience for me.
Today I had a lot of mixed emotions. It's that fight to stay "above the line" in my faith that God has everything under control, and He knows what is best for me. Going to the doctor with the DVD in my hand with the results of the Pet scan was...lets say...challenging my faith just a little. On the one hand, I believe I am healed. On the other hand, I have to prepare myself for bad news and still believe God is in control, and it doesn't matter what the outcome is, I still believe and nothing is going to shake my faith!! Kind of like the three Hebrew children being thrown into the fire.
Anyway, when we got the results, I have to say, I was a little disappointed that there was still a little bit of cancer in my groin. (I'm just trying to be as honest as I can here). I really don't want this surgery. But then I had to give my head a big shake, kick myself in the butt, and go "oh my God, what a miracle I am!" Here I was with a Clarke 4 Melanoma (the worst kind), I should be dead within the year, and I only have a little spec of cancer that they can remove, and here I am complaining!! Am I insane? How ungrateful is that?!! I have friends that are still fighting for their lives with this disease, and here I am complaining. What a jerk.
So anyway, unless something else miraculous happens before the 15th, I will have the surgery, and will have to deal with some discomfort of swelling in my leg for about 4 to 5 years or NOT, but as far as we know, I will have no more cancer in my body. I think that is a pretty big MIRACLE!!
I love all of you and appreciate your friendship so much. God bless you.
Ron
ps. One more request. Can you all pray that the surgery does go well, and that there will be minimal or no long term swelling? Is that being too selfish?
pss - your help in filling the MAY 13-16 class of Marriage BootCamp is still needed. Help us heal the broken hearted and save families and rock some marriages!
Today was a MIRACLE day!
Results of Pet Scan were beautiful! Ron's body is healthy and 99.9% cancer free. Our doctor was elated when only a small spec was found in one lymph node. 0.6 x 0.8 cm was detected in the groin area. We will go ahead with the surgery and get that sucker out! Then that is it! We will carry on in Konkin style! Healing the broken hearted is our mission. This laying around waiting is not our style!
Tina
Hey everyone, the last couple of days have been pretty crazy. Cat scan Tues, Pet scan Thurs From the start, many of you told us that this is just a "blip in our lives". An interesting blip, but a blip none the less. We are so grateful to everyone who write and send us notes, and calls us on the phone to encourage us. It really is a humbling experience for me.
Today I had a lot of mixed emotions. It's that fight to stay "above the line" in my faith that God has everything under control, and He knows what is best for me. Going to the doctor with the DVD in my hand with the results of the Pet scan was...lets say...challenging my faith just a little. On the one hand, I believe I am healed. On the other hand, I have to prepare myself for bad news and still believe God is in control, and it doesn't matter what the outcome is, I still believe and nothing is going to shake my faith!! Kind of like the three Hebrew children being thrown into the fire.
Anyway, when we got the results, I have to say, I was a little disappointed that there was still a little bit of cancer in my groin. (I'm just trying to be as honest as I can here). I really don't want this surgery. But then I had to give my head a big shake, kick myself in the butt, and go "oh my God, what a miracle I am!" Here I was with a Clarke 4 Melanoma (the worst kind), I should be dead within the year, and I only have a little spec of cancer that they can remove, and here I am complaining!! Am I insane? How ungrateful is that?!! I have friends that are still fighting for their lives with this disease, and here I am complaining. What a jerk.
So anyway, unless something else miraculous happens before the 15th, I will have the surgery, and will have to deal with some discomfort of swelling in my leg for about 4 to 5 years or NOT, but as far as we know, I will have no more cancer in my body. I think that is a pretty big MIRACLE!!
I love all of you and appreciate your friendship so much. God bless you.
Ron
ps. One more request. Can you all pray that the surgery does go well, and that there will be minimal or no long term swelling? Is that being too selfish?
pss - your help in filling the MAY 13-16 class of Marriage BootCamp is still needed. Help us heal the broken hearted and save families and rock some marriages!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Surgery Postponed to April 15
Dear Friends,
First of all a big thank you for all those of you that hit "follow" on the blog! Makes me feel like I'm loved. You guys all Rock!!
As most of you know I was scheduled to have surgery tomorrow, but after getting several opinions from different doctors and surgeons, everyone seems to agree I need to go for a Pet Scan before the surgery, so as of now the surgery is booked for the 15th.
We had a great trip back to Vancouver, with Mia very excited to see her family again. The whole family (tina's that is) came over last night and we had an old fashioned prayer meeting. Tina's mom being very Italian led us all in the prayer of faith for my clean bill of health. Of course the tears were there but the love and prayers felt amazing.
Today, I was spoiled by a very good friend John Messinger who took me snowmobiling in Whistler's fresh powder today. It was a WOW day! Absolutely amazing. It just dumped about 3ft of snow in the last few days, and today the sun was shining. Well, I am very sore, and tomorrow I know every every muscle is going to kill me. My son Josh was able to get the day off and join me today. What a day blasting through the deep powder with him.
Again, thanks you all for all your prayers and support. Will keep you posted.
With all our LOVE
Ron, Tina, Jen, Josh and Mia
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Friday, March 26, 2010
BootCamp Day 2 - Canada Mar. 30 - Surgery Apr 1
Dear Friends and Family,
First of all - Ron was hurt the other day cause he thinks no one is reading the blog cause you haven't hit the "Follow" button! I told him many of you are reading it, just not "Following", so please hit the follow button and maybe just leave him a little note! Men are such babies! Now that's a TAPE! Mia is kissing his booboo!
So here we are in Day 2 of bootcamp with 4 couples. For the BootCamp graduates you know what happens this morning - u got it - I took them out - they showed up without doing their homework! Anyways they are all @ attention now!
We are flying home Tuesday March 30, going straight to the doctors from the airport for blood tests then from there hanging out with the family. Wednesday John a good friend of ours is taking Ron and our son Josh snow mobiling (right spelling, not sure) up in Whistler. Ron has a big smile on his face at the thought of the day. Personally I think he is using the "surgery" card to his advantage, he went skiing @ Big Bear last week here in Cali! What can I say - if you got it, use it! lol
Please pray for us as we embark on this unknown journey of health issues. We are believing that Ron's lymph nodes that they will again excise will be clean. Believe with us.
Right now we have really good days and trying days, making decisions about an unknown future makes our "living above the line" an even more real challenge. Our intention is to stay above the line no matter what challenges we face.
Thank you for your support and your love that we feel all around us!
Ron's surgery is Thurs. April 1 @ Burnaby General Hospital. He is expected to be there for a couple of days. We are hoping he will be out for Easter Sunday.
Make it a great Easter Holiday. I believe because of Easter Sunday we all have great hope!
Love you all,
Tina
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