Where has Alex Snyder been? And will RefreshFriday come back?

[Alex Snyder]

all - I feel bad for the little amount of time I've been on DealerRefresh the past few months. Some of you already know and have lent a hand - MAJOR THANK YOU, but for those who don't, here is the short story:

My wife has Central Nervous System and, now, Bone Marrow Lymphoma. This is one of the most aggressive cancers, and it took a while to get to this diagnosis. Unfortunately, this has significantly advanced her case.

The original symptoms appeared around May 18th and culminated in her putting her car in a ditch while getting very lost driving home - a route she took daily. That was late May, and she has been hospitalized ever since. The major problem of it all has been edema (brain swelling) - it has almost killed her three times while also keeping her confused. It has caused a lot of issues in treatment and diagnosis.

Yesterday was a tough day as the second diagnosis of bone marrow lymphoma was added to the Central Nervous System (brain) lymphoma. It complicates things further and reduces her chances for survival. I'm still waiting to get a better understanding of what this means.

So, I became a single parent of three kids overnight. It was also in the midst of a company rebrand with the biggest product launch I've ever been involved in. It has been an insane time.

Jeff and I had planned to do a RefreshFriday about all this on Friday, but my mom (thankfully) asked if she could meet me in Boston, where my wife is now hospitalized, to visit and return for the weekend. I want to spend this Friday with her. Instead, I'm writing this post to keep you all informed on what's happening and that we do plan to get things back to our normal cadence as soon as possible!

In the meantime, please have patience as I'm on the worst roller coaster ever.

 

[joe.pistell]

I am proud that my wife Cindy was part of the magic that brought you and Jess together
Alex, over the months, we've been talking thru this, your family's struggles are real. As you know, Cancer and I are very close. Caregivers keep the day to day rolling, but the feeling of helplessness is leaves you empty inside. I've been watching you Alex, your fam needs you, you are rallying, you are very strong.

I'll help in any way I can,
-Uncle Joe

 

[John.H]

Will keep you and your family in my prayers! Keep your head up Alex, you're a strong man!

- John

 

[Richie K]

Praying for you and your family, Alex.

Richie

 

[ryan.leslie]

Oh my friend... I am so sorry to see this update.

We'll continue to pray for you and your kids, for your wife, and for all of the people that know and love you all.

One foot in front of the other Alex, one decision at a time.

 

[Alex Snyder]

Thanks, everyone - I really appreciate the encouragement and support!

 

[AlexCaradonna]

Alex, I am sorry to read this. Praying for you, your wife, and your kids.

Been a rough year here as well. One thing that stuck with me the most was a friend saying "you can't pour from an empty cup". Stay strong sir.