Below I have posted an email my mom wrote. I added a few details, such as the writing that is not in italics.  

This picture is 2 months old and Dad looks a little different now,
but I like it a lot!!

Dear Family and Friends,

   In trying to cope with the recent events in our life and the implications, we have not done well in communicating with you all.

   Monday, June 27 the kitchen cabinet set LaMar finished was delivered to the job. At noon he and Tim went to see a huge log he was offered that had gone down in the storm on Saturday, June 25 that left us without electricity for 12 hours.  As LaMar was climbing over the log, the branch he was holding to broke, and he fell on his right hip.  He had pain (but he has been living with pain) so continued to get the kitchen set installed Tuesday. Wed noon he felt the need to rest, and then realized he could not get up from the sofa. Conroy(my brother in law) came and helped him to the car and Tim returned from a job to take us to ER.  He was admitted to Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake by midnight with a pathological fracture to his pelvic bone.  LaMar was there 3 1/2 days, returning home Sunday afternoon.

   LaMar's brother, Marvin and wife Margaret arrived Sunday evening bringing Melinda and Alexis along.(my sister and niece)  Marvin and Margaret went with us to the Tues appts with the radiation doctor and with the oncologist Dr. Husak as we asked lots of questions.

   LaMar begins radiation Monday, July 11, 5 days a week for 3-4 weeks.  When LaMar did radiation 3 years ago, the cancer pain was back in a year.  Not sure what to expect this time as it is in and around the pelvic bone.  We have agreed to try an oral chemo at the same time.

   LaMar and I have been praying for God to keep us in his will and are finding some blessings out of this unexpected turn of events:

1) The CT scan in ER told us where we are with the cancer.

2) We can treat more locally (We've wondered how many more trips our Vue would make to IL)

3) He will be monitored more closely.

   Thanks for all your prayers and creative ways of caring for us already. LaMar does enjoy company so feel free to call and stop by. 

Dot for the Troyers