19 thoughts on “Colon Cancer”

1. Nancy Nelson June 18, 2011 at 11:11 pm

   You are a survivor and such a trouper Mark!!! Things will get better with time.

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2. James and Susan Heldstab June 19, 2011 at 1:00 am

   Mark this is great that you are posting a blog. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Keep up the faith:)

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   1. Mark Nelson Post authorJune 19, 2011 at 11:14 am

      Thanks Susie. I am getting stronger every day. Of course my wife keeps making me walk. Can you imagine that?
3. Darcy Fredrickson June 20, 2011 at 12:33 am

   Mark, so sorry to hear your news. Heard of your surgery and hope that all is well. You are a survivor and things will get better they just take time. Be patient and let your wife help you along the way. Hoping to see you out on that bicycle sometime this summer.

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   1. Mark Nelson Post authorJune 20, 2011 at 12:45 am

      Hey Darcy – It was a bummer. Kind of went in denial and didn’t want to do it but my surgeon kept talking to me about survival. Finally it sunk in that I have this stupid cancer and I have to get rid of it. Pretty tired yet but trying to walk every day to build up strength. Not real excited about eating but I’m trying. No bike riding this summer. So you will just have to walk with me when you see me
4. steven lambert June 21, 2011 at 1:08 am

   Sory to hear about the cancer .Hope everything turns out for the best.I AM SURE IT WILL.To help things a long I wll say a prayer for you.

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   1. Mark Nelson Post authorJune 21, 2011 at 12:23 pm

      Thanks Steven. I’ll take all the prayers. How’s things going for you? Hope all is well!!
5. Sue Cody June 24, 2011 at 1:20 am

   Hi Mark,
   Wow so sorry to hear that you have to fight with this awful disease. Can’t believe it came up so suddenly. You are a strong man and I know you will be able to kick this. You are a survivor alright! It will help to see your kids to. Sounds like they will be home soon. Hope to get down to see you sometime soon. Will you be doing treatments also? Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

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   1. Mark Nelson Post authorJune 24, 2011 at 11:51 am

      Hey Sue – I t did come suddenly. We were kind of in shock for a while. Kids will be here Friday at about 1. Can’t wait to see them. I go back in mid July to talk options for treatments.

      I think this came from our bonfires. Say hi to everyone for me.
6. Willis Lee June 30, 2011 at 2:12 am

   Glad to hear everthing is coming along for the best. I feel that you are a strong fighter. Follow the Doctors orders and pray and every will be alright. Willis

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   1. Mark Nelson Post authorJune 30, 2011 at 11:57 am

      Thanks Willis – I pray a lot.
7. Julie Monson July 10, 2011 at 4:36 am

   Hi Mark,
   I heard about the cancer from Steve King. I’m so sorry you have to go through this, but with the Lord and Nancy on your side, you can face anything. You’ve always had a great attitude and I’m sure that your sense of humor makes it easier for all of you. Kevin & I have been praying for you. Stay close to the Lord.

   Julie

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   1. Mark Nelson Post authorJuly 10, 2011 at 12:30 pm

      Hey Julie,

      This is a little bummer. Came out of nowhere. We were making plans to move to TN and I started getting some blood in my stools. Didn’t think much of it but it wouldn’t stop. Kind of feels like we are in a whirlwind. As you can imagine both Nancy and I have been going through tons of emotions. But we are doing okay. Just want to get through the recovery period and get back to normal. Thanks for you prayers, we will take everyone of them.

      Mark
8. Sister Barb July 10, 2011 at 12:55 pm

   Need an update, even though I talk to you somewhat regularly

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   1. Mark Nelson Post authorJuly 10, 2011 at 1:39 pm

      Well, I’ll just have to start typing something for you today. After we watch church there Barbie!!
9. Ilka Flood July 10, 2011 at 11:34 pm

   Hi Mark,

   I am so very sorry. That must be a scary feeling. You know, medicine has advanced so much in recent years and from what I read chances of surviving this form of cancer are pretty high when it is caught early. So keep thinking positive!

   You are in my thoughts and prayers.

   Ilka

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   1. Mark Nelson Post authorJuly 11, 2011 at 12:08 am

      Thanks Ilka. We have been scared. Maybe stunned is a better word. Kind of came out of no where. I am going to survive this. We caught it early. The surgery got out all the cancer they could see. Now we are just going to stay ahead of it.

      Mark
10. Steve King August 4, 2011 at 11:57 am

    Mark, i am a computer idiot. finally found this to reply to you. i don’t think my emails to the frontier deal are getting through, also, i clicked on the contact button and sent you something in there. i hope you get it somehow, it was really good stuff, ha, ha.
    thinking of you all the time. read your “i am’s” you are a very inspirational person.
    nothing can help you more than your attitude and you have the best. just wanted to let you know i’m trying to reach you dang it! guess i could call but never know when is best and my fingers don’t fit into that rotary dial anymore.
    take care and prayers are always being said.
    Steve

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    1. Mark Nelson Post authorAugust 4, 2011 at 12:35 pm

       Steve, You are so funny. I did get your email yesterday from the contact. I haven’t seen anything on frontier. marknels@frontiernet.net or mark@marknelsonsblog.com

       Your dad got me started in this mlm stuff. I figured if he thought amway was a great thing then I’m going to figure one of these out.

       Getting closer.

       It’s hard to keep a good attitude man. Yesterday was great, today is kind of a bummer. Just takes so stupid long for everything to heal.