Hi, Vanessa, and welcome. My wife was diagnosed with NSCLC, Stage IV in October 2002, and was given 9 months. Besides the cancer, she has survived systemic staph infection and bilateral pneumonia. She will be a 2-year survivor in less than two months, and is doing fine. Don
Ann, welcome to the board. I am so sorry your husband lost his battle. This board is only about 2 years old (I think), so it would not have been around back then. It is a very unique board with its caring and support, plus much info. We appreciate you joining us and look forward to your posts. Don
Great idea, Curtis. Lucie wears my mother's engagement ring. We gave our only daughter Lucie's mother's engagement ring, and she will eventually get my mother's. She is named for both grandmothers, so it seems only fitting. Love your idea. Don
I think we all need goals to work toward, especially when we have a threatening disease. it gives us the will to fight on. I agree your brother needs a new focus. He is in my prayers. Don
Yes, you do need to take breaks, and you do have your own family to take care of. Glad they sent you home to rest and see to yours. Sorry to hear your mom is doing poorly, but glad she is alert when awake. Don
Paige, my heart goes out to you and your family. My sincerest sympathies. I lost both parents when I was in my 20's and although I healed and moved on, there has always been a void. The best we can do is be the best we can be to honor them. Don