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Nate’s Story

Site created on May 4, 2024

I am Teri, Nate’s mother- in law. Lindsey and I will keep you updated.
Nate and Lindsey were engaged on April 19, 2023 and, April 24th, Nate had lower back surgery on what they thought was a cyst due to the pain he had been having for quite some time.
They had to wait a month to find out about the results and he was diagnosed with a rare cancer that’s effects soft tissue and bone, Ewing Sarcoma, which is most commonly found in children.
He begin the 1st of many chemo treatments on June 9th.

June 17th, we were in the cities for our granddaughter’s dance recital, and after, we went with Lindsey to try on wedding dresses to get her mind on something to look forward to, while Nate was at the Larson’s hooked up to a chemo IV and using a cane.
I text her dad… if she finds a dress we’re buying it, as they were still working through the diagnosis, with no plans set for a wedding.
She found the one! We bought it and it could be altered in a matter of days.
We got back to the Larson’s, Nate grabbed her and put his arm around her, kissed her and asked, well did you find one?
She said… mom and dad bought the one!

Unbeknownst to us Randi, Nick and the girls had discussed opening their backyard up to them if they set a date for their wedding.
So on June 17 we started planning a backyard wedding for July 8th♥️♥️ 2 weeks away!
With the help of all the Larson’s, and her sister Jeni, we pulled together the wedding of her dreams.

They have been battling ever since. It’s been 1 year since his surgery. They entered marriage in a battle and the battle is getting harder.
Nate is a warrior and Lindsey is his strong advocate.
After completing 12 of the planned 14 rounds of chemo treatments, all while still working his job, the scans showed that the chemo wasn’t working. It was taking longer and longer for Nate to recover between rounds, so it became harder to manage the growth of the tumor.
So the next step was 31 radiation treatments. After his prescribed amount of radiation, the scans showed that the treatments had no effect. The tumor had grown into the bones in his pelvis and he now showed signs of cancer in his lungs as well.

The tumor is at the base of his spine around the bones and it affects the nerves that shoot down his leg. Nate is always in an incredible amount of pain, his ability to control the movement in his right foot in order to walk has been greatly effected, along with managing the symptoms like fatigue and nausea that come along with the treatment. Despite all of these symptoms, he somehow manages to keep a smile on his face and remains positive to the point most wouldn’t even catch on to the struggle he is enduring.

Most recently, the Dr has switched him to a harder chemotherapy, where he has to go to the hospital to get it administered. His schedule is 5 straight days a week , every 3 weeks. They will monitor his scans after 3 rounds to assess whether the tumor is responding or if they need to switch to the next chemo option.

The treatments are getting harder and harder for Nate to endure. Meanwhile, Nate’s pain levels are increasing and becoming more difficult to manage.

They would appreciate all the love, prayers, and encouragement that they can get. Please share their story with your friends and keep them lifted up!

Newest Update

Journal entry by teri nelson — May 6, 2024

This was written by Nate in February on his go fund me site…..

Hello.
My name is Nathan Thimmesch.
I've been diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. I have had surgery to remove what they could. I have went through chemo for as much as my body could take. I just finished radiation, that didn't work.
I will be starting more chemo on Monday. It was described to me as more of a maintenance chemo. There is a chance it could work. But that chance is probably as good as it would be winning the Powerball...
On a good run they are thinking 2 years...
I'm struggling. I'm scared. I'm an emotional mess...
I have a beautiful daughter that needs me.
I have a loving wife that needs me.
The thought of leaving them is soul crushing!
I need help with them. They are both so strong, but also so fragile. I'm going to try my best. But need all of you to help me if that's not enough. They will not know when to ask for it, or how too. Just like I don't. Please be there if I can't
There have been many people that have asked how they can help. This is the biggest thing I can think of!
Thank you for listening ♥️

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