garfieldsgirl Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Hello everyone my name is Ruth Shanklin. I know several of you from our days racing at San Antonio Speedway and though I lost touch with several of you I am here asking you for a favor. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in December. Cancer does not run in my family in anyway shape or form. I will be going in tomorrow for a double masectomy. I have had the love and encouragement from so many friends but I worry more about Garfield that I do myself. As the spouse of something like this there is no support group for him to turn to, and this is affecting him as much as it is me. I know he needs the encouragement as much as I have gotton so I am turning to the other family we've ever known our race family. I'd appreciate if you'd give him a call while I'm in the hospital I'm sure he'd appreciate hearing from some of his old racing buddies. I want to Thank Craig Crawley for being the best friend we could ever have you take care of him while I'm out. I will thank you now you don't know how much it will mean to me. His number is 8308220455 I appreciate it Bless you all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwill Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Ruth, I wish you the best with your surgery. I'm sure you're all going through a really tough time right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you during the next few days. I'll be glad to give Garfield a call following your surgery. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SassyCassie14 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. And i'll be sure and call Garfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMMAN Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I saw Ruth yesterday, very sedated. I called to check on her today and she got out of bed and was sitting in a chair. her first time out of bed. They may let her try and walk on Sunday or Monday if se continues to progress. The surgery went as well as can be expected and she will be in the hospital at least until next week. Garfield is hanging in there and being as supportive as he can be. Craig Crawley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Thanks for the report, Craig. Keep us posted. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingaces Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Ruth and garfield our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, although we have lost touch we each other over there years we still think about y'all. please let us know if there is anything we can do for y'all. GOD BLESS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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