Tipper, Granny, Paul, and Steve
Today’s the day Granny’s treatments officially start. I’ve been wishing the day would come so that she might feel some better but simultaneously dreading it for worry of what the treatments will do to her.
Granny has been trying to finish up this and that in case she does feel bad and isn’t able to do much after today.
She will be having radiation treatments and chemo at the same time.
The doctors are hopeful the treatments will reduce the size of the mass and alleviate or even stop the bleeding she’s been suffering with for the last few months.
I’m not sure about any of it, but it seems Granny is between the proverbial rock and a hard place.
The treatments will require a daily drive over to Blairsville, GA for the next six weeks.
I hope to be able to continue posting here on the Blind Pig & The Acorn daily, but some of the posts may be re-runs from the archives. Thankfully after 15 years of writing I’ve got plenty of re-runs 🙂
Thank you for the prayers for Granny and for the rest of us too. I’ll keep you updated on Granny’s progress in the coming weeks.
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Tipper,
Your posts on the hardships that your family goes through always reminds me of the strength of Appalachian people. We tend to face things directly and matter of factly. It’s something I miss about home. I’ve got Granny and the rest of the Blind Pig family in my prayers.
-Cassie
I aursm in prayer for Granny to have much relief and not suffer terribly from the side effects. I also am praying for all of you as you all travel 5 days a week for the next 6 weeks. My heart’s love and prayers to you all,’God bless you and yo
If the Body of Christ is composed of all the saints called then the bounds of space and time have no effect on Christian brothers and sisters and across space and time we join together. Please know you don’t travel this road alone. God is with and for us. You are compassed about with such a great cloud of witnesses (read spectators/ cheering) and you have a vast army in this fight with you. Never defeated, though cast down, never defeated.
Tipper, I am way behind on my blog reading so I just saw this a minute ago. Just want you to know that I’ll be thinking of Granny every morning as I step outside and look for the sun coming up through the trees.
It seems you are all in for a long, difficult haul, but isn’t it wonderful that you have each other.
Lots of prayers for your Mother and all your family, especially for you, Paul and Steve. I know Katie and Corie are also very concerned about their Granny’s health and well being. Tipper, if she leaves a few things less than totally completed, you’ll just have more pleasant memories. I’m obviously not related to her, but I love her anyway…her stories, music, cooking and crafts.
Granny is so loved by me and so many more. I always keep her and your entire family in my prayers .
Sometimes we wonder, “How much more Lord?” I speak from situations and experiences in my own life.
That’s the human in us all, but I never doubt God’s reasoning and I know you Tipper, Matt, Paul, Katie, Corey and family have that same faith ❤️ . I know I am a youngling when it comes to following your site/s…but this year 2023 has been a tough one for your family and it breaks my heart .
Then I smile when I hear you talk about granny still getting stuff done and how amazing Corey and Katie still have the things granny made for them when they was children to now.. .*What a Blessing to just have a flower that granny made*. She has the Best outlook and her strength is a testimony. It really makes me reevaluate how I need to be approaching different hurdles in my life.
Does granny know how many people love her “total strangers”?
I also find it so beautiful when you and Matt talks about Ms. Cindy and your dad. You know Tipper that’s all any of us can pray for, to be remembered .
Granny is in the Great I Am hands “The Physician of All Physicians.”
I/we all know that your priorities are and should be with your family first. We all will still be here “Lord providing”. Take care of yourself and what you need to do. Sending much love, peace and prayers ❤️
Patricia-thank you so much! Granny is very humbled by the out pouring of love from you all 🙂
Tipper, I went through 28 radiation treatments and 3 rounds of chemo at the same time and it was
very hard. I was 68 at the time. The worse of it all was how deathly sick to my stomach I was. The med the DR gave for nausea did not help me at all. The smell of water when turning the kitchen faucet on, opening pantry door, or any food odors would make me very nauseous. The only foods I could eat were cornbread and drink buttermilk. My Dr couldn’t explain why but I am guessing maybe the fat in the milk and oil in the bread pan? I loved coffee before, but the thought of it gagged me.
I lost all my hair with the chemo and I remember my head being so cold so I wore knitted caps. I read where some ladies wear wigs, and I tried but they were so uncomfortable because you have nothing on your scalp to soften the feel of the wig. When my hair started falling out, I should have immediately had my head shaved , but I didn’t know how it falls out as I had no one I knew personally had gone thru such strong treatments. My Dad had chemo & radiation back in the 80’s and he didn’t lose his hair. My hair would come out in clumps and the worse was it falling out where ever I was and getting on things, so it was a relief to shave it entirely.
I was extremely fatigued and seemed to be chilly a lot. I was a widow during this time so I lived alone and was alone 99% of time. The treatments somedays lasted 6 hours or longer and they continued even on holidays. God was definitely with me because I was still able to do my housework etc.
I’m hoping my comment will help someone that may be facing these treatments. I would have loved to have known someone that could have shared what to expect.
The good news is I have been in remission for 5 years.
Granny crochets many caps/hats so that’s a blessing.
My work colleague is undergoing similar treatment for mouth and throat cancer at the minute Tipper, Monday to Thursday radiotherapy Friday Chemotherapy, the experts seem hopeful, and I have heard others getting a satisfactory outcome from it, so hopefully your mum goes likewise.
Dearest Tipper,
I have and will continue to pray for your sweet mother and the rest of your family. My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer about 1. month ago. She had surgery to remove the mass and is going to start radiation and chemo therapy too. God will bless your sweet mom though her treatments. Tipper, keep the faith. Blessings to everyone in your family.❤️❤️
Hiilary-thank you! I will pray for your sister!!
Tipper,
Granny and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time. I know this road all to well my daddy passed 8 years ago from cancer and he was only 68 then in February it will be 2 years ago that my momma passed after a stroke she was only 73. But shortly after I lost my momma I myself found out I have cancer its non hodgkins lymphoma and have been on chemo thankfully it shrunk my tumor to nothing unfortunately im not cured though as it’s treatable not curable so my wonderful husband has to give me an injection of chemo every Sunday evening for the rest of my life. But I must say watching yalls youtube channels has been a bright spot in my days and I’m always holding yall up in prayer. Thank you for doin what you do!!
BillieJo-sorry for your losses and your own sickness. I will pray for you and thank you for praying for us 🙂
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His love and grace shine down on you during this time. I pray Granny tolerates the treatments well and that our Lord heals her completely. Safe travels each day as well!
Granny, you are a much loved lady. My little 5 year old granddaughter has even fallen in love with you.
Please don’t hesitate to ask for whatever you need. My personal favorites are rash tater soup and milkshakes and MUSIC.
I wish I could be there with hugs and to hold your hand.
I spelled arsh wrong and I see that I was a victim of spellcheck. Oh well, I hope that you had a good day!
Prayers for granny. God be with her and let this work. Give her strength. Tipper have safe trips. We love you Granny.
We will be praying for you and your family and for Granny.
Don’t worry about repeats. Just take care of yourself and let your family help you in any way they can.
Be safe traveling to Georgia every day and remember God is in control.
Sending lots of good vibes for Granny and her family and lots of prayers above in her behalf.
We will be here Miss Tipper, praying y’all on. But now is the time for Granny and the care y’all can give and the help you can her to fight this awful cancer. She is a treasure and she’s now in Gods hands and you all have the privilege of her presence to bring her along this journey. I wish that we could all help with this in every way, but we are so blessed to be praying for her and putting all this heavy weight in the greatest champions hands, our God and Father of all things, Jesus Christ, no matter what the situation is, He will get your precious momma through. Love you all and lifting you up continuously. Jennifer
Tipper, I too have been and will be thinking about all of you and hoping the best for Granny. I’m sure she has been through many challenges in her life and will deal with this one with all the strength and Grace as before.
“Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow” is my prayer for all of you and especially for the best possible outcome.
I will continue to pray for Granny and your extended family. The road you’re traveling is very rough. My 63 year old husband passed from cancer just last November. You are so fortunate to have all of your online “family” traveling with you in spirit! Bless you all!
Barbara-I’m so sorry you lost him. Thank you for the prayers!
We are praying for Granny and you all. For comfort and peace. And to remember love always carries us through. God is with you and loves you all. We’re sending lots of hugs
prayers for safety on the roads and healing for granny.
This picture of you four is such a wonderful picture. Mrs. Wilson is surely loved but her three children and family & friends as well as those who know her from afar. May you all have deep and restoring sleep tonight and in the days and weeks to come. Psalm 121: 1 & 2. Continuing ask the LORD for minimal if any side effects and healing.
My husband and I are praying daily for Granny and your whole family. We are praying Granny gets through her treatments with little or no discomfort and that if it is God’s will, he will completely heal her. May God’s presence be especially close to each and every one of you as you go through this next phase.
I pray everything went well today and that your Mother feels better soon. My brother is going through chemo now and has been doing better with each treatment but still has a long way to go. I know that it’s a relief to finally get everything started.
Praying for your family. Be sure to take time for yourself so you don’t wear out as a caregiver. As I went through cancer treatment I had to remember each day that God was in control and taking each step of the journey with me and He got me through it.
Sending prayers for granny and all of you plus the doctors, strength and love to granny she’s so great love her creativeness and her drive. ❤️
Prayers for your family as you go through this difficult time.
Love and prayers to all of you, especially Granny and the doctors and nurses doing her treatments. Safe travels to all of you and know that we are with you every step of the way in our thoughts and prayers if not in person. Post if and when you can, but we will enjoy the reruns no matter what. Be safe.
We all understand.
Have safe travels.
Can only wish for best.
Love and hugs to all
Prayers for Granny and the whole family to make it through this ordeal with God’s grace and love.
I will be praying for Granny’s treatments to go well. Nice picture of you, Granny, Paul, and Steve. You are all in my prayers. AMEN
My thoughts and prayers going out to you and your family at this time. Don’t worry about the posts, as someone previously wrote, I too look at archived posts. Keep us updated on the progress of the chemo and radiation treatments.
Sending granny all the strength and love! I know she’s a ‘tough old bird’ (as Matt says) and she’ll get through this.
we wish granny all the best in her treatment and prayers for her and st of the family take care of each other pleas e all our love from everyone here
Continued prayers for all. God Bless You! On another note, I just bought Corie’s cedar soap and am so excited to use it! Thank you!
Prayers for Granny & all of you as you all go thru this! My sister had treatments at Blairsville & they were wonderful to her! There are a couple of great Thrift stores to visit in Blairsville that are really good, while you wait, less than 5 min away from Cancer center & the Sawmill Restaurant is sooo good. They serve breakfast & lunch but close at 2. If granny feels like it, you all have to try it, down home country cooking & nice big porch with rocking chairs on it. Safe travels for you & hugs for you all!!!
Ongoing prayers for Granny, you, and all of the Pressley family. With so many challenging times, just keep the faith. Please do not worry about the website. We will all be here, rain or shine, no matter. God bless Granny.
Good luck Granny. You’ve got this. Prayers for you daily
Wonderful picture of y’all.
Prayers for Granny!! Prayers for each of you.
And, reruns will be just fine!!!
Tipper, this is wonderful news. I have been very concerned that it was taking the medical team so long to get things going for Granny’s treatment…!!!!! My thoughts and prayers will be with you during Granny’s journey through the unknown. I know that God will be taking each and every step with her and with all of you as you move forward with faith that can move mountains…!!!!!
(((((Tipper))))) (((((Granny)))))
May God make a way where there seems to be no way.
Thank courage, Dear Ones, the best is yet to come because God is faithful.
Granny and the whole family is in my prayers. The daily traveling will be hard. I hope y’all can take turns doing that. Much love and prayers!!
Have already said a prayer a few minutes ago for Granny, you & your entire family, and will continue the prayers. Safe travels to Blairsville for the 6 weeks & I pray the treatments are successful & not too hard on Granny. Don’t worry one bit about your channel because I know your loyal followers will be still with you. Your priority is your sweet Mom. Please keep us posted on how things are going for Granny & know we love your family from afar & claiming victory over this evil disease. Will Granny be staying at your house so you can care for her?
Cheryl-thank you! My brothers and I live within sight of Granny so it’s easy for us to stay with her 🙂
Lots of prayers and love will be with Granny as she begins her treatment phase of chemo and radiation. As others commented before me, this will be tough on Granny and please keep fresh aloe for Granny’s skin for the area of radiation treatment. I’ve done six weeks of radiation for breast cancer and also have done chemo treatments. The treatments make you tired, so all I wanted to do was sleep and ate small portions. I’ve been praying for Granny ever since the news (as I did for Miss Cindy) and with all these wonderful people prayer for her asking God for strength, love and his presence at each treatment to help her through, all things are possible with God’s help.
I also want to let you know that I am praying for you also Tipper along with your brothers and all of the Pressley & Wilson family members to give them guidance and strength from our Lord Jesus Christ to help in everyone’s needs as you go through this journey.
Sincere love and prayers are coming your way for Granny and all of her loved ones. It’s a sad time for so many yet we know God is always with us. She reminds me so much of my Mother and seeing her fade from life here on earth was a very heart breaking time. Somehow God gave me the Faith and Strength to get through it. No one knows or understands what such a time does to a person, just our Heavenly Father. He gives us the Peace that surpasses all understanding and I am so thankful to Him. I don’t understand it and I don’t have to know it all, but I truly know God knows all about it and He supplies our needs in every way. That’s when He carries us, when we can’t walk ourselves He lifts us up with His Love and Understanding. This Life here is not all there is, Heaven awaits for those that accept Jesus as their Savior, Friend, and Guide.
Please don’t be concerned to have new posts. I hope and pray that treatments will help Miss Granny and that the side effects will be bearable. Maybe some of her favorite music on the trip would be a comfort or if she feels like it she could tell tales and lessons from her life to record. Just the opportunity to talk with her is such a blessing and a possible distraction for her. I am thinking of yall and praying for everyone.
Prayers for Granny and to your family. God Bless
Prayers for you all and for traveling mercies as you drive.
Preying that God’s will for her will be accomplished! And praying for the whole family, and all things going on.
Thinking of you and Granny and praying for a good outcome as y’all go through this difficult time. When my mother was in the nursing home at Chatuge in Hiawassee, I was staying with Daddy who lived in Blairsville, and I took him to see her almost every day. He loved bluegrass and the old timey Smokey Mountain music, so I would pop a Smoky Mountain Memories tape into the tape player on our trips with happy music like “Little Brown Church in the Wildwood,” and it really lifted his spirits. On our way home, we’d pull through Wendy’s and get him his favorite meal … a burger, Coke, and fries! It was so enjoyable riding back and forth on beautiful sunny fall days with him, with good, happy music playing, the sun shining, and the leaves all in their glory. It gave him something to look forward to and made our trips to see Mama so much easier and lighter and made him not feel depressed about Mama. I bet Granny would enjoy the same thing. Praying all goes well for her. Bless all of you!
Prayers for all of you. Tipper you just do what you need to do.
❤️❤️❤️❤️
I will continue to pray for Granny and all of your family. May God give Granny strength, peace and comfort as only He can. Please stay safe in your travels also. God bless you all….
Prayers for Granny and all of you.
Tipper, I can now imagine what you are experiencing, I’ve seen through my adopted parents and grandparents. It takes courage and determination, which you’re full of! I’m praying for your sweet mother, grandmother to the girls and children of Steve. I have a strong feeling that everything will go smoothly and Jesus walks with you every moment.
Grace and Blessings,
Allison
Continued prayers for Granny, the family and the Drs.
Keeping all of you in prayer! Praying for much needed relief and healing from the treatments….no nasty side effects….safety in your travels….good rest, when you get the chance…wisdom, strength, energy, and endurance that only God can provide…..and encouraging “hugs” from the Lord. And, above all, praying that God will be glorified through all of this! Thank you for keeping us updated! May God continue to bless you abundantly!
My prayers have been going up for Granny and your family and will continue as this will really be a rough road but I know God is faithful!!!
Love you prayers for all! Take care and God bless ❣️
Prayers for Granny and your family as she goes through these treatments.
Praying for Granny as well as your entire family Miss Tipper.
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
Isaiah 53:5 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/isa.53.5.KJV
Tipper, my thoughts and prayers will be with Granny and your whole family during this time. I don’t know about radiation but I sure know about chemotherapy and am confident Granny will do fine with the chemo. Many prayers got me through my cancer and I know many prayers will get Granny through hers. God Bless all of you.
Real time/reruns – it’s all good. Prayers of good health and strength to everyone fighting this battle, and I know God will continue to bless and watch over all of you.
prayers for you all. may God bless you !!!!!
I pray that these treatments will help and not make Granny too sick. The photo of you all is wonderful. Reruns are not a bad idea because it doesn’t hurt to refresh our memories.
Prayers for ALL of you!
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tipper, praying for Granny’s healing and health. And for your family as you support her. I had chemo and radiation last year. There are going to be hard days. Nutrition, exercise, support and attitude are key. “The Lord is the One who will go before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8
Praying for all the family. Worry about nothing, pray about everything✝️
Love to all.
Tipper
Many prayers for Granny and all of you. My brother went through both a course of radiation and chemo together a couple years ago. He drank a lot of protein shakes which helped keep him stay hydrated and nourished. Granny’s outlook and her faith and toughness will get her and all of you through this. God bless you.
Continued prayers. He really does give us the strength we need when we need it.
Connie Brown
NE Texas
I’m sending my prayers up for Granny & your entire family. May Our Lord watch over Granny as she goes through this series of treatments & give her strength & a calmness during this. I pray that the treatments don’t follow with more pain and/or discomfort to her. May the doctors & attending staff be guided by God’s hand & give them wisdom to do what is best for Granny. She is covered in prayer with your readers & friends … all who know & love her. Re-runs or even no-runs are fine with me. Granny is more important than daily posts & videos so please don’t let the blog & you tubes keep you from taking care of her daily needs & the time your family needs with each other. Hugs!
Prayers for the whole family, hope the treatments aren’t too bad for her.
Sending prayers for Granny and a speedy recovery.
May the Good Lord bless and keep you. May the Good Lord make his grace to shine upon you and grant you peace.
His mercies are new every morning!
Love to Granny and to all inhabitants of Wilson Holler!
Take care of Granny, we all will be there with you in spirit. I know the Lord will bless each and ever step that you all take in this process. He has given each of you wisdom and strength, please be encouraged and remember Miss Cindy’s advice to not let bad thoughts take root.
The re-runs will be all knew to me.
Praying that Granny will find the daily traveling to be the hardest part of the treatments. Thankfully she will be finished with everything before the weather gets too bad. What a story Granny will have to tell us all when she feels better. God bless you Tipper and family.
Praying for all of you, especially your sweet mother.
Keep the faith, this is really tough and granny will see some bad days but in the end hopefully she will feel better. I have been where all of you are at and I know how important it is to try to be up, it’s rough, rough on poor granny and rough on the family.
In second Timothy it say:
For God hath not given me a spirit of fear but one of love and of power and a sound mind, I may not have this in the right order but this verse has kept me going when the going gets rough.
Blessings to you and your family and all of the pig family.
my prayers go out to Grannie. I know what you’re going through. my husband is in the hospital and will eventually have to start having chemo treatments too. it’s very stressing on everyone. love and prayers sent your way.
Janet-I will pray for your husband!!
Thank you, Tipper. We need all the prayers we can get.
Janet,
Prayers for your husband and for you and your family also.
Continuing to lift Granny & y’all up in Prayer.
Sending up prayers for sweet Granny, and the rest of your family during this time.
You have cast bread upon the waters and now it comes back to you and yours. I ask the Lord to let each of you to feel the everlasting arms underneath and for a redemption of the time and the circumstances according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself. Maybe, if it suits you, we could write your blog for you. All you would have to do is ask us a thought-provoking question such as “What has BP&A meant to you?” I think the answers would cheer you, and others, along about now.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. And don’t worry about re-runs. I think everyone here understands. Granny is top priority now. Give her my best wishes.
A FB friend, Vera Guthrie, recommended your blog which I’ve enjoyed very much. Just wanted to comment (first time) to say I’m rooting for Granny. I’ve been down this road with my own mother, and myself. It’s not an easy road, but your mom looks up for the challenge! Prayers and good thoughts as you all embark on this new journey.
Many prayers for your mom and the family. If you all need anything please let me know. Love you all.
Will you still be able to publish guest posts? I know somebody who, if he would get up off his lazy butt, could provide a few or more.
I’m praying for Granny as she starts her treatment today and begins this path towards healing and renewed health. It won’t be an easy one but the Lord is her strength and he is right beside as He’s always been, “taking hold of her right hand.” I will be praying for you all too…I know firsthand the wear it takes on body and mind, and spirit. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want…”
Prayers for all of you.
I will be thinking of you and “Granny.” Thoughts and prayers……
Tipper that’s a great photo of you all! We’re praying for your whole family. God never changes, and He is right there with Granny and each of you. He goes before you. Peace and comfort come from Him alone. Take care of yourself during this process. You have a very special family, Granny may just surprise you .
Our thoughts and prayers for you all in this difficult but hopeful time. May our merciful and loving God give you traveling mercies and healing to Granny according to His perfect will.
Keeping you all in my prayers and wishing Granny all the best! For those of us who’ve been through this with family members before, we know how you feel…but Granny seems positive and seems to have such a good attitude and that helps so much. There’s a whole team of folks out here in your readers and viewers sending up prayers and love and support for all of you!
God bless you all. His loving arms will be around you and will comfort Granny during this trying time. I will be praying for all of you each day. ♥️
I pray for God’s comfort and peace to envelope your entire family and for the Holy Spirit to be in your hearts and minds.
I am praying for your Mom for complete healing in Jesus name Amen May God our Father bring peace and comfort and strength to you and your whole family!
Miss Tipper,
Praying for you and your family today and always. Blessings,
Char
Praying for ya’ll.
We are praying for granny and your family. As you start on this journey, praying that everyone is well taking her to and from treatments sending you love and prayers and many hugs. We wanna thank you for all that you do because I love your family. thank you for celebrating Appalachia with us.
A hard road ahead for the next couple of months. I will be praying for Granny and you and you whole family. God is good. His will be done.
Praying that granny does well with the treatments and that everyone in your family is safe and well driving, and taking care of her. Give her hugs from us. We love her and your family!
Also sending you a huge hug and thank you for all you do, I know we’re “just” YouTube family but we sure do enjoy y’all Celebrating Appalachia with us.
Sending prayers down to ALL of you from here in NJ. You all need it to keep up your strength. The next 6 weeks will not be easy and is best to take it as each day comes. There is light at the end of the tunnel and each day will bring you closer to it.
May there be moments of refreshing joy which will be your strength through each day of trial, that the feistiness that we have seen at moments and the determination of Grannie’s spirit carry her through each and every treatment as she holds onto her peace that surpasses our own understanding. When you mentioned the possible repeats of previous post I remembered the beginning of one of my favorite promises from the Book of Trials… Lamentations 3:21 ” This I recall to my mind, Therefore, I have hope,
The Lord’s loving-kindness indeed never ceases, For His compassions never fail. They are NEW every morning Great is Thy Faithfulness. The Lord is my portion says my soul, Therefore I have hope in Him”
May each of you feel the strength of the prayers that are being offered on your behalf….Alex H.
Praying for the highest good for all. Much love and hugs to you all.
Prayers for strength for Granny and all of you during this difficult but hopefully successful time ❤️
Sending love and prayers for courage and strength to you and Granny. My friend just came through radiation for breast cancer and so far she is cancer free. Many blessings to you, Tipper. Do whatever you need to do for you. If you need to suspend postings for awhile, then just do it. We’ll be here, loving and supporting and waiting for your return. If possible, just drop a note once a week to let us know how things are.
Tipper, prayers for all of you, especially granny. I had a mass on one of my lungs. When the specialist did their final scans to start treatment only an outline of where it had been was there. People had been praying for me and it worked. Keep up the faith.
Tipper, we as a group altogether here are sending prayers, blessings and a lot of faith that Jesus will assemble granny the best care team of doctors and knowledgeable staff to provide the utmost therapeutic outcome ever seen around Blairsville (or all of Georgia) for a complete healing of granny’s cancer! I think the photo of Granny and her children gathered round her all smiling speaks volumes words couldn’t say about family love, support, and bravery in the face of a really uncertain and trying time! You just take care of your family and granny at this time and don’t worry for we will all be here rallying around the Wilson/Pressley family during this time for we love you in Christ Jesus and you’ve been a blessing to us all so thank you, dear friend!
Mercy for you all and safe travels on your daily trips.
Tipper, prayers for all of you, but especially Granny as she undergoes treatment for this awful disease.
Praying that she will not suffer the terrible side effects that afflict so many and that the treatment will
be successful. God bless.
I am praying for Granny as she begins treatment and for you all, her family, as you help take care of her.
Praying for your mom and your family. Special prayers for her comfort during and after treatments. I’m kinda new to the blog so archive posts won’t be a problem. In fact I’ve been known to re-watch several times your posts on YouTube. I’m happy that the Deer Hunter is retired and can be there for you.
All thoughts and prayers are with Granny and all of you as you start this new chapter. God’s blessings to all.
no reason to worry over reruns, we loveyour blog so totally acceptable.
Granny should be first and foremost. we all love her and she will have your and your families support. plus all our prayers
Tipper, Miss Granny and all of you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
My mother-in-law, who lives with us out in Unaka, has/had what sounds like the same thing Miss Granby has.
Two weeks ago she finished radiation in Blairsville with chemotherapy pills at home.
The whole radiation team is wonderful. They have been so thoughtful and supportive. Toward the end her radiation areas got bad and the sweetest nurse would check on them for her and call her at home too.
Overall she did well as to be expected. The worse was the two hour drive round trip drives from our place to treatment. I think her pain and bleeding had gotten so badly, she was willing to put up with that drive. We also were able to get her frequent blood work done there instead of having to drive to Blue Ridge to Dr. Whaley’s. Same with the B12 shots they gave her.
Now we’re waiting, which is the worse, for some appointments to hopefully tell us when her surgery will be.
I hope my ramblings may have helped in some way. Take care.
The picture with Granny, you, Paul and Steve is a great one that you all will cherish. Prayers will continue for Granny and all your family. Prayers for daily protection as you all drive daily to take Granny for her treatments. Don’t worry about us, we will all be here reading reruns and enjoying each one. We will all be here hoping and praying for good news on Granny’s progress. Blessings to you all on this life challenging journey.
May God shine His light on her may He give her strength and keep her spirits high during this difficult period Lord God please give her family peace and comfort while they travel down this road with her bless this family and know they are close to you always You remain in their hearts in Jesus name I pray Amen
Tipper you know that God has this. His perfect will be done. My 50 year old cousin in Weaverville, NC has been battling breast cancer. She just finished her radiation and chemo and the doctors pronounced that her body is cancer free. Praise God. Our prayer for Granny is that we can raise our voices in joy and announce that she is cancer free.
Blessings,
Starr Lawson
Tipper, I will continue to keep Granny, you, Matt, Katie, Corie, Austin, Paul, Steve and the rest of the family in my prayers. May God give you all peace and comfort that only He can give.
I took a screenshot of the photo of you all to save on my phone as a reminder to continue to lift Granny up in prayer for her treatments to be successful as well as strength and encouragement for you and Paul and Steve. For a peace that passes all understanding from our Heavenly Father ❣️
I’m glad to hear that sweet Granny has a course of treatment and that it is being put into action today. I hope along with you she gets relief so she can continue to enjoy the benefits of a life well lived. My prayers for her strength to endure the treatment, as well as for all of you supporting her to find strength during the upcoming weeks of travel and care giving. God bless you all!
Thank you for sharing the gift of wise words truer than true while speaking to our hearts. Today is the day. As Robert Frost taught us, “The best way out is always through.” We promise to pray for Granny, her loved ones, and caregivers. For the psalmist sang, “This is the day the Lord has made.” Take good care. ❤️
Wow…can I say, very crudely put, the big ‘C’, cancer sucks. Both chemo and radiation are so mean and vicious on the body. My Mother and I did the Chemo 5 days a week for 18 month for 3 weeks at a time. On the 4th week she would go to the Doctor those 5 days for a shot of some kind to build up her blood so that she could go for 5 days a week for 3 more weeks. I am sure they will explain all that mess so that you guys will have some idea what is coming. It takes a toll on the body, but it also takes a large toll on her mind and your. Take a book to read and it might help to distract you for a bit. You youngins’ are gonna be her ‘rock’ and at time you will feel helpless watching her go down this road. I would like to say it will be easy, but I would be hedging on the truth. It is in God’s hands and He is tough. I will continue with Prayers and cards, maybe the cards will bring a smile. God Bless.
Oh dear ❤️. You have had such a great blog over the years there will be some spectacular posts. We will greatly enjoy the reruns, and the new ones will see what a master you are with a pen in hand and Appalachia in your heart. As far as your videos, I bet your audience would really enjoy watching Matt help out, as he is a master of many trades. God Bless your family, and prayers for Granny to go through this with ease. Our Lord is in charge, so tackle this knowing he is right there with you every minute of every day.
Tipper, the Lords Blessings on granny and all of her family. The Lord got this.
Heavenly Father, we lift Granny up to You and ask for healing, mercy and grace. Allow the procedures to do what they are made to do quickly and thoroughly so she will feel better and get better soon. Give her immune system the boost it needs to help keep her well. We ask for Your perfect will for Your daughter for her family and all of us here who care for her and her family. Giver her what she needs. Amen.
Tipper I’m praying for Granny and you all. God bless her sweet heart.
I really don’t know what to say. This is a tough road. I am pray for you all.
our thoughts and prayers go out to you all but especially Granny, it is a tough road she will be travelling.
I will be keeping Granny and all of you in my prayers.
Your priority is and should be Granny and your family. From what I have read in your postings that is what makes Appalachian life. I am a fairly new subscriber so reposts will be welcome. Wishing you, Granny and your entire family the best during her treatments.
I will be praying for Granny and for all of you. My dad went through these treatments and always asked for a soft serve ice cream afterwards. It seemed to help.
Please take care and know that I, and many, many others will be praying for your mama and you and your entire family. Don’t forget to take care of yourselves also. Granny needs you to all be healthy and strong for her. I am confident the Blind Pig family will stick with you no matter how many reruns there are. I have probably not even read a fourth of them and I read old posts all the time. Hugs for you all.
I will be praying for all of you.
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Yay!!!! Things will be fine, Tipper. It won’t be a cakewalk with your Mom’s energy or general body malaise everyday. But she will get through it, even at a crawl. Every new day will be one step closer to being done with the treatment. Hindsight is always better, and several months from now all this daily driving will be a distant memory. Looking ahead, six weeks seem like an eternity. Looking behind, six weeks ago went by so fast. You know I am praying. You know God is in control. And you know that healing takes time. Even when you think things are at a standstill – God is working. Faith and trust come from not being able to see what is really happening. And God is a happening God – He never leaves or forsakes us. He is always at work in our lives!!! I sure understand about life getting in the way of commenting like I use to. Other things going on in my life have to take precidente currently. And that is your life now, too. So is the life of a caregiver. We will never regret spending our time on our family members. Don’t worry about the blog and channel. God gave them to you, and He certainly knew when He did that this would be going on at this time in your life. He won’t let the ship sink! So – relax, know that you can do all things in Christ Jesus. You take care of what’s most important – your Mom and yourself. You have your family to help with everything else. I love you guys, and am constantly praying for you!
Donna. : )