An open apology

[Rock Hopper]

Steve,

I am sorry to hear this. My prayers and best wishes are with you and your wife. I hope she has a full recovery and soon. You hang tough, remember, god only gives those that can handle burden the load to carry.

If there is anything that we can do, just say the word.

Kadir

[l.i.fish.in.vt]

my thoughts are with you and your family. stay strong in this stressful time.John

[Fisherwoman]

Hang in there Steve, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are kind if going thru the same thing right now as I have another tumor the size of a baseball in my pelvis and they are not sure what it is yet and will be going under the knife soon myself to have it removed. Hang in there buddy, prayer is very strong thing!!!!

[Edge Sportfish]

My thoughts and prayers are with you both Steve. After the dust settles and you are both well and happy, come on down and be my guest on the boat for a couple of days of R&R. We'll be thinking of you both-G.L.

[TheSpecialist]

Flap keep your chin up, with all of these wonderful people pulling for you, our prayers will be heard.

[bart]

thoughts and prayers sent your way. hope everything works out...

[Skitterpop]

Sorry to hear Steve.... Hope all goes well!

Mike

[gone fishin]

Steve - best to you and especially the wife! I will have you in my prayers. I sincerely hope all turns out OK.

[Flaptail]

Hi guys and girls, Just an update. Deb went through the surgery on Friday like a trooper. She is hobbling around the house. Today we go to the doctor's so he can see how the incisions are healing. Don't think we will have any results of the biopsies just yet. I been cookin', cleaning, ironing, doing the laundry, food shopping, geeting the kids to work and back. Last night my daughters stayed home and I got to sneak out in the skiff. ( It's the only way to catch fish these days) with good friend Dave LaPorte. Between sluggo's and popping plugs we managed fifty or so. My 3 biggest were 33, 34 and 36 inches up to 17 pounds. Fun fish that's all, no real big fish but a lot of fun and it was great to get out. My daughter's have been great helping out with Deb. Deb saw a baby Robin on our front lawn that must have fallen out of it's nest. I was sent to the rescue and since I couldn't reach the original nest I built a new one where I could reach and feeding slugs and worms to the little thing couple times a day. He/she is doing well and the nest is holding up ( first one I ever built). Deb watches it through the window and has quarantined the cat so he cannot go outside and eat the little thing. Thanks again for all your kinds thoughts and prayers we really do appreciate the help. Hopefully the surgery will be the last step. Thanks again all, Steve S.

[justplugit]

[Slipknot]

Good to hear from you Steve. Hang in there
Positive thoughts keep coming to Deb and you.

[bassmaster]

Flap tell the "Steve Sucks" story

[JohnR]

It is a good start Steve - give her our best...

[Gloucester2]

Steve - thoughts and prayers from my family to your's during this trying time. Sounds like you're doing a great job holding down the fort

[BigFish]

Steve you guys are in my thoughts....thanks for the update. Take care.

[reelecstasy]

My thoughts and prayers are with your family Steve, hang tough...

[RIJIMMY]

Hey flap, I hope everything turns out ok, best wishes for your wifes recovery!

[ProfessorM]

Sounds positive so far Steve. The waiting is tough. Have a friend going thru the same waiting game right now. Kids are a good distraction. Keep positive. P.

[dondkim]

I just prayed for complete healing with speedy recovery. Waiting to hear only the good news for her !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Don M]

Flaptail,
Keep her spirits high and both of you can fight and beat this. You are in my prayers.

Don M

[NIB]

I was on the Audobon page they have a pic of u up there for Bird person of the month.Whats next save the plovers.
good to see u in good spirits.
Chin Up.

[beachwalker]

you're atrooper Flap !