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Offline 75starflight

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Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« on: February 23, 2020, 09:39:19 AM »
For those of you that don't have Facebook or at least Kelly Barrett on Facebook. Jim has been diagnosed with cancer. I thought I would share his caring bridge page so everyone can follow along with what is going on.

 https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jimtonkajimbarrett
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2020, 01:14:34 PM »
You can beat it Jimmy !
Hang tough !

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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2020, 09:36:07 AM »
Thanks for sharing that Brandon. I was not aware. Jim is not one to back down from a challenge so I am sure he will do well with the fight. We are all pulling for you Jim!
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2020, 12:57:50 PM »
new update as of yesterday
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2020, 06:07:30 PM »
That is good news !

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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #5 on: February 29, 2020, 09:22:46 PM »
Another update as of 2/28
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2020, 08:42:54 PM »
New update. Keep praying y'all.
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2020, 08:04:58 PM »
Had diner with Jim and Kelly tonight
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2020, 10:13:17 PM »
Thanks for sharing Jeff. Glad to see Jim and Kelly out and about, smiling, and enjoying life!
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2020, 04:24:38 PM »
    A warm Thank-You to all my Glastron friends for the phone calls, texts, & messages here and on my Caring Bridge site. 

    I am doing well and finished the second week of my six-week therapy. I have chemo once a week and proton radiation five days a week. Mayo is a great place and are taking great care of me. 

WASH YOUR HANDS AND SAY A PRAYER, CAUSE GERMS AND GOD ARE EVERY WHERE!
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2020, 05:41:45 PM »
Good to hear your doing well Jim !
It's amazing the medical stuff they have now.
You can beat it !

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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2020, 05:49:28 PM »
Great to hear from you Jim...keep up the good work!
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2020, 10:29:23 PM »
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2020, 11:32:37 PM »
Just saw this, Jim - Aimee and I are thinking of you and your family. Keep fighting the good fight and stay strong, bud!
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2020, 07:20:52 PM »
Thanks for all the payers and good wishes.
Week four complete, two more to go!
I'm doing very well with little side effects, the main one being very tired all the time.

I hope this virus is all over for Red Wing!
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #15 on: April 04, 2020, 07:57:56 PM »
Good to hear your treatment plan is going well and you're in good spirits.  Hope to see you and family this August.  Take care, best wishes.
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #16 on: April 04, 2020, 08:28:10 PM »
Good to hear from you Jimmy. Stay healthy. 
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #17 on: April 04, 2020, 10:06:01 PM »
Great to hear from you Jim! We will see You on August.
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #18 on: April 17, 2020, 12:51:50 PM »
Just saw on Facebook that Jim has completed his cancer treatments!

Just wanted to say Congratulations on completing them and on keeping up the fight!
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Re: Tonka Jim's fight (not boat related)
« Reply #19 on: April 17, 2020, 12:53:53 PM »
Yay Jim !!


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