HikeArizona.COM

Rick successfully had a lesion removed from his Larynx this morning. It was indeed cancerous, but of a variety rated as T2. The surgeon is certain he was able to remove the growth intact. Rick’s voice will be hoarse for a few weeks, but with that exception, everything should be back to normal shortly.

You should know that Rick talks to strangers in Wal-Marts, Home Depots, or Albertsons, LOL. He once woke me up in the middle of the night to tell me a story about the Salvation Army, the oration lasted for 2 hours. In other words, Rick loves to talk, and his voice is important to him.

I’ve not read any of the notes / letters that were written to Rick until this morning. I’m truly impressed and amazed at the thoughts expressed. I thought he was interested in a hiking forum, I had no idea he was getting this type of support and encouragement from people like you. I assure you it has been an important part of keeping his spirits up.

I fully intend to have a celebration at our place in August, everyone is invited, details to follow. Yes, Rick babbles on and on, but I'd rather listen to his babble than to his silence.

A million thanks to all, make that a billion,

Miss Rick

That's great news!!!

Thanks for sharing!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hooray; We all rejoice with you all. We'll all keep up our prayers, wishes, hopes and etc. on his behalf. We promise not to engage him in discourses on politics, favorite restaurants or trail preferences--Orally--until his nodes heal.

Randy, AKA Mr. Babbles-on-and-on, Jr.

Alright Rick! Great News!!!

I was having a crappy day....Now I'm having a great day and, happily, Rick's having an even greater day!

God bless modern medicine!! MP

Man - if that news don't lift your spirits - nothing will.

Fantastic news. Can't wait for August.

Hey... great news!!!

Thanx for sharing miss rick!

That is AWESOME news, thanks so much for letting us know Miss Rick! I look forward to meeting the Great Orator and you in person!

God Bless You Both!!

Well done Rick! Now you're gonna sound just like Lee Marvin.

Thank You Miss Rick for that encouraging good news. I'm looking forward to the big celebration party!

Right on Rick! I'm sure glad to hear that. Nothing is worse than slowly losing your life to cancer. I sure am happy to hear things are going so well for you. :P . I'll look forward to your next "Babbling" message.

GREEEEEAAAAAAAAT News!!Thanks so much for sharing! The fire is out,rain is here,Snick is OK! It's a GOOD day!

Thanks Miss Rick for your wonderful message. This is what all of us at HAZ were praying for and expecting!!!!! Lee Marvin? If Miss Rick is lucky, Clint Eastwood, hmmmm.

I am so glad to hear Rick is going to be OK. Especially since I didn't get to meet him at the Chili Shindig.

Can't wait to meet both of you now. Maybe Rick can do a good Godfather imitation now.

Good luck and my prayers are with you,
GTG

Rick & Miss Rick

What wonderful news. Today, life is good!

Kelly

You are right, I can now sing "Paint Your Wagon", Just like Lee Marvin, but better yet, I've perfect my Carl Childers from "Slingblade" I do one of the best Billy Bobs ever:

"I believe I'll have me some of them french fried potaters", Um Hummm or ""I love you Boy", Um Hummm

Snick33 wrote: Rick’s voice will be hoarse for a few weeks, but with that exception, everything should be back to normal shortly.

Miss Rick

Can't wait to hear your normal voice again

WELCOME BACK SNICK!

Snick,"Ah lak the way yew tawk" uhummmn