Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Showing Original Post only (View all)

marble falls

(72,271 posts)
Sat Apr 18, 2026, 04:32 PM Apr 18

Bad day yesterday. After we left for Austin for my wife's appointment, where we were told she has a small ... [View all]

... cancer in one breast that will respond well to a simple lumpectomy and a five day course of radiation; a 70 year turned right into the path of a truck from the Electric Co-op (an F-350) that seemed to be running over the 35MPH limit. He was t-boned on the driver's side and his auto spun and rolled up into our driveway. He died on scene. It stopped traffic for more than 2 hours while the State Highway Patrol investigated, removed the deceased and the wreckage. He was 71 and from another town about twenty miles away.

His car was just like one of our elderly neighbors and caused quite a bit of worry because she is profoundly deaf and can hear the bell and didn't see the light rigged to go off with the doorbell.


52 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Healing vibes on the way to Mrs. MF & you SheltieLover Apr 18 #1
I wishyour wife all the best& a smooth recovery. Yesterday was irisblue Apr 18 #2
How sad malaise Apr 18 #3
What awful day. Diamond_Dog Apr 18 #4
We were told that it probably could not have been caught any earlier. We're very optimistic. marble falls Apr 18 #9
Second that buzzycrumbhunger Sunday #51
Wishing you and your wife healing thoughts, mf. sheshe2 Apr 18 #5
Positive vibes to your wife and you. Nevilledog Apr 18 #6
I just feel so bad for him. Our Doberman got away from me and was run over about 12 years ago right at the same spot ... marble falls Apr 18 #10
Aww poor pup... róisín_dubh Sunday #38
A woman with our own sprit. I used to tell people I can cut my hand off if I have to. ... marble falls Sunday #40
Oof that is really really hard róisín_dubh Sunday #45
Our lives are richer because of other people blessing us. marble falls Sunday #49
Wrote a long piece on it, but missed posting from the tears. marble falls Sunday #43
Seriously... 2naSalit Apr 18 #7
The neighbor drives the same car as was hit, because it was in our driveway our other neighbors thought it might ... marble falls Apr 18 #11
Ah... 2naSalit Apr 18 #17
She's a very nice person. We've been neighbors for over twenty-five years. marble falls Apr 18 #22
I can understand your... 2naSalit Apr 18 #25
Speedy healing to your wife, marble falls 💚 Clouds Passing Apr 18 #8
Good vibes mean everything. Thankyou. marble falls Apr 18 #12
A lumpectomy + 5 days justaprogressive Apr 18 #13
It is amazing how quickly progress cancer treatment has advanced. I had my bladder cancer treated in 2019. ... marble falls Apr 18 #31
I'm sorry for your bad day. It must have been very traumatizing for you and your wife MIButterfly Apr 18 #14
She confident and up to the fight if it comes to it. And I am a committed corner man. marble falls Apr 18 #37
Thinking of you both. Dunc Apr 18 #15
One tough piece of gristle to another: thanks, man! marble falls Apr 18 #36
Traumatic to know a death occurred. I had tgat happen once when I MerryBlooms Apr 18 #16
Very sorry to hear this about Mrs. Marble Falls. Sending vibes for strength and quick recovery. IcyPeas Apr 18 #18
She's as tough as me. I am seriously tough. marble falls Apr 18 #35
Life..for some it ends unexpectedly and for others, time offers healing extensions and all that happened Deuxcents Apr 18 #19
I'm glad your wife's cancer will be able to be removed with a lumpectomy. Scrivener7 Apr 18 #20
Bad day indeed. Sorry to hear. At the same time, KPN Apr 18 #21
All the best to you and your wife.. so glad you caught it early.. mountain grammy Apr 18 #23
Sorry about your wife's diagnosis, and all she will have to go through. HeartsCanHope Apr 18 #24
Good luck to your wife - I have survived two different kinds of cancer walkingman Apr 18 #26
We're in the same club: Colon cancer surgery in 2017, but didn't lose enough colon to require a bag, ... marble falls Apr 18 #34
Oof UpInArms Apr 18 #27
I'm glad your wife's cancer was found early. Healing vibes to her. LoisB Apr 18 #28
My mother had bilateral lumpectomies, with some radiation, and Oral Tamoxifen and lived to die of something else. surfered Apr 18 #29
Hugs, prayers, and healing vibes for you and your wife. It's good that they caught the cancer so early, and highplainsdem Apr 18 #30
We're in good hands. If you live long enough there will be a cancer sometime. We're old. But fortunately ... marble falls Apr 18 #32
All the bdamomma Apr 18 #33
Vibes work. I feel so bad for his family. marble falls Sunday #41
I'm so sorry. area51 Sunday #39
Sending very good wishes for your wife and you. brer cat Sunday #42
We got and give good attitude. I am so glad for you positive outcome. marble falls Sunday #44
Well. It's a relief for your wife that Figarosmom Sunday #46
No suicide. Bad corner, a driver who made a bad decision and a pickup going over the speed limit. Welcome to Texas. ... marble falls Sunday #48
Prayers for Mrs MarbleFalls and yourself. sueh Sunday #47
Here's hoping today is a better day. hamsterjill Sunday #50
Fortunately, the radiation will be over five days in one week. They don't believe there will be any need to ... marble falls Sunday #52
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Bad day yesterday. After ...