Tim’s Story

Site created on September 30, 2021

September 2021 was a rough month. It started with Tim feeling run down & achy. We thought maybe it was because we were burning the candle at both ends or we are not as young as we once were or perhaps he pulled something playing golf. Tim wasn’t getting better. 

Tim went to the doctor for the throbbing pain and significant swelling in his leg. His doctor ordered an ultra sound, which showed massive blood clotting from Tim’s ankle to his stomach. He went on blood thinners, but didn’t break up the clots. 

The week of Sept 13, Tim followed up with his doctor for a physical. Tim’s blood work came back with high liver enzymes, so his doctor ordered an abdominal scan.   She called Tim to notify him there were potential masses on his pancreas and liver.  

The week of Sept 20, Tim was in the hospital for three days for the blood clot removal.  Tim appeared to be feeling much better once his blood was flowing properly. 

It’s kind of a surreal blur. Somewhere between when Tim was released  from the hospital (Sept 23 - Sept 26), he became extremely jaundice.  Tim’s oncologist sent us to the ER as his liver was not functioning properly. Tim was in the hospital Sept 27 - 29. He had three stents placed in his liver along with liver and pancreas biopsies. 

The month of September ended with heart break. The oncologist officially diagnosed Tim with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer. 

Newest Update

Two months since Tim passed

Journal entry by Renee Sande Larson —

Today marks two months since Tim died. In some ways it feels like yesterday, other than we’ve made it through several difficult firsts - including our first Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years celebrations without Tim. There have been a lot of first’s without Tim for each of us. Feeling a bit sentimental today, so I uploaded a few photos.  About a month ago our family adopted a 3 year old rescue dog (see photo gallery).  We renamed him Archie as his previous name was Spence.  Not exactly sure what breed (maybe pointer/catahula leopard mix?) he’s about 41 lbs & from Arkansas.  I’m happy we adopted Archie as he’s full of unconditional love and positive energy, which is something we could all use more of….especially during difficult times. 
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