tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post6465226246104951171..comments2023-08-27T09:42:54.706-05:00Comments on John's Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Journey: My Dad had CLLJohn Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17473272053117617993noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-16339475493876219982014-04-22T23:29:53.685-05:002014-04-22T23:29:53.685-05:00I enjoyed reading this. My dad was diagnosed in 20...I enjoyed reading this. My dad was diagnosed in 2002 and is just undergoing chemo now at 76 years old. We are from Christchurch, NZ, bred tough, survived the quakes, and coping with CLL. I suspect I have it at 53 face very full and wide all of a sudden, and now a large lump in the right front side of my neck. I have five daughters and intend to make the most of life. Thanks for sharing your story!caren_of_couragehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13401448769102343365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-89844955202891811102010-02-24T11:36:50.967-06:002010-02-24T11:36:50.967-06:00His name was Donald J. Wagner.His name was Donald J. Wagner.John Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473272053117617993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-1899020407190797682010-02-24T09:58:20.239-06:002010-02-24T09:58:20.239-06:00Hello. I am a student and doing a project on Leuke...Hello. I am a student and doing a project on Leukemia. I found yours and your Dad's story through doing a web search on Google. I found you blog and I am very touched by your Dad's story. Do mind telling me what his name is?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-88275045645904370072009-07-27T01:38:12.852-05:002009-07-27T01:38:12.852-05:00Bill,
Yep, Dad would fall in love with Ruthie. H...Bill,<br /><br />Yep, Dad would fall in love with Ruthie. He loved to tease and kid with the little kids and act silly. I'm sure you have some memories of Dad I don't have, particularly after I joined the Air Force. I have watched you with Ruthie a few times now and you are a great Dad and you are building special memories for her now.John Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473272053117617993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-11810970774915655532009-07-27T01:34:26.772-05:002009-07-27T01:34:26.772-05:00Lee Erin,
I'm sorry, I somehow missed your re...Lee Erin,<br /><br />I'm sorry, I somehow missed your reply. I don't know how to get in touch with you, so please email me at jtw890@aol.com.John Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473272053117617993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-26747390395647932352009-07-26T23:31:42.333-05:002009-07-26T23:31:42.333-05:00Jack (John) - Thanks for such a beautiful tribute ...Jack (John) - Thanks for such a beautiful tribute to Dad. (sorry I've been so busy and haven't read it sooner!) I can't believe I even learned a thing or two about Dad! (that's what comes from being the baby.) I'm only sorry he never got to meet Ruthie. I know they would have loved each other and he would have been just as silly as she is. I'm going to keep your tribute in a diary to give to her when she is older so she will know what her Grandpa was like. I only hope that she will think I have some of the same attributes. Love you and am thrilled that your health is staying strong!Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-75815975219064361342009-07-21T01:04:36.025-05:002009-07-21T01:04:36.025-05:00Hello.....I feel you just described my dad! What a...Hello.....I feel you just described my dad! What a special father you had! My dad was diagnosed in 1988...21 years ago. He has been on a rollercoaster ride as well...CLL is a terrible unpredictable disease and I pray that they find a cure and you are able to benefit! Sounds like if you are as tough as both of our Fathers you will be here to be blessed with a cure! That is a daily prayer for me anyway! I made the "dreaded" visit today to suggest hospice and you know the first time you hear that word your guard goes up. My sweet Daddy had a little fire in his eyes today but I felt it was time and I am praying that Hospice is everything I promised him it is.....He will be 71 next month and sees hospice as a death sentence. Do you have any positive info I could share with him? Im sorry to ramble but after reading your blog I feel like you are a great person that has done his research and keeps a positive attitude. Once again...sorry about the rambling just been a big day. Any info is appreciated. May God Bless you and your family with health and Grace.<br />Lee Erin.....TeXAsLee Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07111374544836569685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-59564484862916173942009-07-15T00:49:25.248-05:002009-07-15T00:49:25.248-05:00Welcome Lisa. If you have any questions I can hel...Welcome Lisa. If you have any questions I can help you with, please email me at jtw890@aol.comJohn Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473272053117617993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-40949993620796945272009-07-10T03:53:03.133-05:002009-07-10T03:53:03.133-05:00Im glad to have come across your blog.My husband i...Im glad to have come across your blog.My husband is 44years old and we have just found out that he has CCL.We have six kids the youngest is 2years old.We are christians.My husband is at the early stages of this disease. Blessings to you and your wife.... LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913721658741977468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-70254998083713956762009-07-08T22:27:03.830-05:002009-07-08T22:27:03.830-05:00An awesome tribute - Thank you John for sharing th...An awesome tribute - Thank you John for sharing this with me. I feel as though I have met your Dad, but I know that is not possible. What a blessing your family is to eachohter, and all you meet!annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12375116533280339965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-14930198788950738682009-06-30T12:18:22.533-05:002009-06-30T12:18:22.533-05:00Hi John.Having never had the pleasure of meeting y...Hi John.Having never had the pleasure of meeting your dad i feel like i may have missed out on a great experience :-).It is pretty obvious to anyone reading this post that you and he had a great relationship.Keep up the blogging my friend, you are an inspiration to many of us in a world of uncertainty.Andy :-)Andy Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738940155975690548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-48046355622707860062009-06-27T22:12:50.748-05:002009-06-27T22:12:50.748-05:00What a wonderful tribute to your father! My dad d...What a wonderful tribute to your father! My dad died a week ago at the age of 73. Our relationship had been very strained. I did go out and spent several days with him which were wonderful. He died two days later.<br />SheriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-41499782275338741312009-06-22T11:36:18.126-05:002009-06-22T11:36:18.126-05:00What a great story and tribute. My father passed ...What a great story and tribute. My father passed away from Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in 2001, 5 years before my diagnosis of CLL. Interesting to find more and more familial relationships with this form of cancer. Memories and stories are great to share and hope for many years for us all to be able and continue writing.Mikha'elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480429186486830467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-82148048194580624272009-06-21T21:25:19.299-05:002009-06-21T21:25:19.299-05:00What a wonderful man your father was — what a heri...What a wonderful man your father was — what a heritage. And now I see where you come by your "wig-wearing ways." Ha!<br /><br />Happy Father's Day, John.justmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432622549940230450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584475.post-50340286390235590362009-06-21T09:35:33.671-05:002009-06-21T09:35:33.671-05:00What a fantastic tribute to your father, John. You...What a fantastic tribute to your father, John. Your memories of him and the things you both shared, his life, his great talents, his CLL and how he simply went on living not giving too much attention or concern to the disease. Your father was a wonderful man who passed on to you how to be wonderful yourself! I must say that I truly enjoyed your post and yes, my father was also an exceptional man. Happy Father's Day to you, John!Celeste Maiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08683512170853367791noreply@blogger.com