Ann

I think we have all been down that "road of second thoughts" and it does absolutely nothing except torment us and casue us to develop an ulcer. My sweet Dennis also had extensive sclc and I have always asked myself the same questions. He had 10 months after diagnosis and most of those monts weren't great ones, due to the terrible effects the treatment had on his body. I often think I should have urged him to take "quality" over "quantity." The treatment choices were always made by Dennis and I tried to allow him to be the sole decision maker. So....now, four years after his death, I sometimes still question the way things happened. But, I have learned to accept the fact that I did everything in my power to save his life. I sought out the best medical professionals in our area. I gave him the absolute best of care. I told him that I loved him often. So, I have no doubts that everyting was done that could have been done. Time will make things easier to deal with. Just try and remember that you did your very best.

Guess it would have to depend on the day of the week...lol! On Monday to Thursday, 8-5, I'm probably a "2" Friday....I'm almost always a "5" Weekends...I'm a definite "1"

Some people are like a Slinky.....not really good for anything, but you Still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs. Why does a slight tax increase cost you two hundred dollars and a Substantial tax cut saves you thirty cents? In the 60s, people took acid to make the world weird. Now The world is Weird and people take Prozac to make it normal.

A little rough around the edges but should make you laugh...lol. A RUSSIAN AND A REDNECK WRESTLER WERE SET TO SQUARE OFF FOR THE OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL. BEFORE THE FINAL MATCH, THE REDNECK WRESTLER'S TRAINER CAME TO HIM AND SAID, "NOW, DON'T FORGET ALL THE RESEARCH WE'VE DONE ON THIS RUSSIAN. HE'S NEVER LOST A MATCH BECAUSE OF THIS 'PRETZEL' HOLD HE HAS. WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT LET HIM GET YOU IN THAT HOLD! IF HE DOES, YOU'RE FINISHED"; THE REDNECK NODDED IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT. AS THE MATCH STARTED, THE REDNECK AND THE RUSSIAN CIRCLED EACH OTHER SEVERAL TIMES, LOOKING FOR AN OPENING. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE RUSSIAN LUNGED FORWARD, GRABBING THE REDNECK AND WRAPPING HIM UP IN THE DREADED PRETZEL HOLD. A SIGH OF DISAPPOINTMENT AROSE FROM THE CROWD AND THE TRAINER BURIED HIS FACE IN HIS HANDS, FOR HE KNEW ALL WAS LOST. HE COULDN'T WATCH THE INEVITABLE HAPPEN. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A SCREAM, THEN A CHEER FROM THE CROWD AND THE TRAINER RAISED HIS EYES JUST IN TIME TO WATCH THE RUSSIAN GO FLYING UP IN THE AIR. HIS BACK HIT THE MAT WITH A THUD AND THE REDNECK COLLAPSED ON TOP OF HIM MAKING THE PIN AND WINNING THE MATCH. THE TRAINER WAS ASTOUNDED. WHEN HE FINALLY GOT HIS WRESTLER ALONE, HE ASKED, "HOW DID YOU EVER GET OUT OF THAT HOLD? NO ONE HAS EVER DONE IT BEFORE!" THE WRESTLER ANSWERED "WELL, I WAS READY TO GIVE UP WHEN HE GOT ME IN THAT HOLD BUT AT THE LAST MOMENT, I OPENED MY EYES AND SAW THIS PAIR OF TESTICLES RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY FACE. I HAD NOTHING TO LOSE SO WITH MY LAST OUNCE OF STRENGTH I STRETCHED OUT MY NECK AND BIT THOSE BABIES JUST AS HARD AS I COULD." SO THE TRAINER EXCLAIMED, "THAT'S WHAT FINISHED HIM OFF????" "NOT REALLY. YOU'D BE AMAZED HOW STRONG YOU GET WHEN YOU BITE YOUR OWN NUTS."

Working for the man every night and day

The old man and the parrot An old man was sitting on a bench in the mall when a young man with spiked hair came over and sat down beside him. The boy's hair was yellow and green and orange and purple. He had black makeup around his eyes. The old man just stared at him. The boy said, "What's the matter, old man, haven't you ever done anything wild in your life?" The old man answered, "Well yes, actually, I have. I once got drunk and had sex with a parrot. I was just wondering if you were my son.

Be honest now, and give this some thought before answering: Are you easy or difficult to get along with? Which of these best describes you. 1. Oh, I'm absolutely a dream! 2. I can't even get along with myself! lol! 3. People tell me I'm difficult, but I think they're the ones with the problems. 4. I know I can be difficult, but I make up for it with many redeeming traits. 5. Usually I'm easy to get along with as long as I'm treated properly.

Ry, I hope you had a very Happy Birthday on Saturday. I had every good intention of remembering this ahead of time but things got a little crazy here and I forgot!!! I hope you had a wonderful day, doing something special that you really enjoy!!!

Good one, Randy!

But I helped him a-drink his wine

Mental Age Assessment The following was developed as a mental age assessment by the School of Psychiatry at Harvard University. Take your time and see if you can read each line aloud without a mistake. The average person over 40 years of age cannot do it! 1. This is this cat. 2. This is is cat. 3. This is how cat. 4. This is to cat. 5. This is keep cat. 6. This is an cat. 7. This is old cat. 8. This is person cat. 9. This is busy cat. 10. This is for cat. 11. This is forty cat. 12. This is seconds cat. Now go back and read the third word in each line from the top down and I betcha' you cannot resist passing it on.

He was a good friend of mine....

http://www.legacy.com/floridatoday/Obit ... RCHRESULTS

I know this may sound really nuts but I'm wondering if any of you have ever thought about this? Not too long ago, I had a really good friend that died. Arnie was aging and knew he was terminal. One day, in conversation, he told me he would tell Dennis "hello" for me and remind him that I love him and am always thinking of him. Have you ever thought about that when someone dies? Do you think there's a possibility they could transmit a message for you to a loved one?

So very sorry for the loss of your sister.

I think that all of us are more aware and concerned about lung cancer after having it directly affect our lives. Before Dennis was diagnosed, the only cancer I used to really think about was breast cancer. I used to check for lumps and was always relieved after a mammogram. Now, I look for different symptoms and always remember that lung cancer so often goes undetected, as there are no signs that reach out and grab you. And, yes, I think about cancer all the time and fear it.

How many are on your key ring? I just counted and I have 10. It's no wonder why my purse is so heavy. I have homekeys, office keys, post office box keys (home & work) and car keys.

I usually am able to keep my wits during a crisis but then, I completely fall to pieces and turn into the world's biggest basket case. When my boys were little and would get injured, I was a nut case both during AND after the crisis.

Amy, this is definitely a place that you don't want to be in the middle of. If your mom wants to change the current situation, then it's her place to speak with your dad and make all of the necessary changes. Hope your dad is feeling better.

(((((((((((((Sue))))))))))))))))) Time sure has a way of slippping by fast, even when our hearts are breaking. I know how hard this past year has been for you and how many adjustments you have made. The wonderful thing about this board is how it gives us the opportunity to have wonderful friends to support us. Sue, I hope today is a day that you can recall some beautiful memories of the years you and Miks shared. Time has a way of erasing all of the painful memories of the pain and suffering related with cancer and replaing those "tough" memories with beautiful memories of love and life. You're such a good friend and I am so thankful that we have each other to lean on when these difficult days roll around.

This is a blog by a sweet little lady from Australia that's 107 years old. Only three entries to date, but very cute and funny. http://www.allaboutolive.com.au/2007/02/

Principo Tummolo, loving called "The Duke" by all that new him, passed away this morning. As some of you know, this is my boss' 83 year old father. He was diagnosed with lung cancer just before Christmas and had two lobes removed three weeks ago. Amazingly, he was able to return to his home after the surgery but then he became ill with pneumonia and was rushed back to the hospital. Duke was such a wonderful man, always full of stories of his childhood. My boss is Duke's only child and he was born on Duke's 50th birthday. Ray, my boss, is so broken this morning, so please join me in prayers for him and his family.

Thanks for all of your words of love and support. I always know that I can count on all of you for support and just the right words to help me through dark days. Over the weekend, I must have read these notes a hundred times. This morning, I feel really good about finding them. After four years, I feel blessed to have been reminded of Dennis' love. So...today is a "happy day" for me. Just when you think life is better and the pain from losing someone you love is less, it can all come right back and hit you like a freight train...head on. When Dennis died, I had gone through his papers to mainly look for important documents that I needed, like the titles for the work trucks that I needed to sell. For four years now, I have kept all of the paperwork in a couple of boxes and have never thought about going through them piece by piece. Last night, my son needed some paperwork from those boxes. I found myself sitting on the floor, opening each little piece of paper. Well, in the midst of all the papers, I found five notes that Dennis had written to me during his illness. Today, my heart is broken all over again, as I realize how much he loved me and how hard it was for him to say goodbye. Today is definitely an "I need hugs" day for me.

(((((((((((((Grace)))))))))))))) The words of your post brought tears to my eyes, as I could have been the one saying those words after losing Dennis. I so very well know how you are feeling right now and my heart breaks for you. Please know that I'm here and that I understand. Let me know if you want to talk, or just need a hug!!!

When does a crisis get to you the most? During or after it is over?