Rick’s Story

Site created on January 28, 2018

On December 28, 2017 I learned that I have Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). I was referred to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, one of the best cancer treatment centers in the world, for treatment. On January 30th I will be admitted to the UW Medical Center in Seattle for chemotherapy. I'll be there until Monday, February 5th. The chemo cycle takes about 30 days and they tell me I'll likely need at least two cycles. Following chemo I'll need a bone marrow transplant. This represents the only hope for cure. They're currently searching the databank for an appropriate donor. My doctor estimates that the entire treatment will take 6 to 9 months. Welcome to our CaringBridge website. We are using it to keep family and friends updated in one place. We appreciate your support and words of hope and encouragement. Thank you for visiting.

Newest Update

Journal entry by Richard Weber

On May 3, 2018 at 3:42 am I received a Bone Marrow Transplant which saved my life. Today, I’m still in remission and currently very healthy. My annual Long Term Follow-up Exam is scheduled for June 7, 2022.

My heart continues to overflow with thanksgiving. 

I thank God for saving me, for giving me more time on Earth and for showering me with His blessings. I also thank Him for preparing a place for me to be with Him forever when my life on earth is over.

I thank Rachel for caring for me, for standing by me, and for surrounding me with her love.

I thank Amanda for the wonderful playlist that sustained me, blessed me, and comforted me through chemo, fevers, transfusions, and transplant, and continues to bless me today.

I thank my wonderful family for showing me how much you love me and appreciate me. You are precious to me.

I thank Miranda, my beloved donor, for her bravery and sacrifice.

I thank our Timberlake Church Community Group for your love, support and fellowship.

I thank Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and UW Medical Center - all of the doctors, nurses, and technicians who have cared for me for the last 4 1/2 years. You are awesome.

 I thank my colleagues in the Attorney General’s Office for your support and prayers and for donating your excess annual leave so I could be paid during my absence from the AG’s Office. Your generosity amazed me.

And finally, I thank everyone who has prayed for me in this journey. God heard your prayers and performed a miracle. I love you all. 

Rick

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