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    Our 'Geri'

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    It is with a heart heavier than I could ever imagine that I share with you that Geri passed away Tuesday evening. The hurt for me is about unbearable. We became cyber friends over 6 years ago and in person friends soon thereafter. She even came here to visit and we had more fun than any 2 cancer people should be allowed to have.

    Geri endured more than any one person should have to. Her infectious optimism made me think she could do anything. And she did for quite some time. First - lung cancer. Then breast cancer. Then damage to the heart caused by the brest cancer treatment. Then further damage to the good portion of her heart. I can never ever get the correct name for it - but that heart thing that Cheyney has - she had too.

    She again was instrumental in a very succesful Boston Walk. And she has left us on her own terms - as Geri did everything.

    Donations for LUNGevity, of course. Oh how I will miss my friend and our lengthy conversations. Her English accent always made the bad words sound almost acceptable!!!!

    Kasey

    Five Years

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    I just can't believe it's 5 years, Ellie!!! So, so sad. I so understand about it seems so long and not long at all. I lost my mother to LC, my niece to LC, my dad to cancer, my best friend to uterine cancer, and the list goes on and on. I miss each and every one of them each and every day. So sorry.

    Love,

    kasey

    Hello Old Friends - It's Been Too Long!

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    I am still here ~ and it is a comfort to see you too!!! I am so happy your life is back together. I will never forget that Christmas shopping trip when Bill bought you the necklace, if I recall correctly. Poignant. Congrats on all that is good. You are still as beautiful as i recall from when we met at Katie's.

    Kasey

    Over 8 years since last treatment. Almost 9 since surgery.

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Somehow, Nina, I have missed this until now!!!! A BIG congrats to you! I am thrilled to hear from you and know that you are enjoying life and grandchildren.

    Like you, I too wonder 'why me' often. I have a friend who tells me I am not done yet with what I am here to do. Sure wish I knew what that was, however!!!!

    Hope you come back and update us a little more often. We'd all love to hear what you're up to!!

    Kasey

    Taking a pass too

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Well..................darn it all, everyone. We all love everybody here. Judy, I SO believe that Katie either lost her mind (which I KNOW she has done more than one time since I've been here - 7 years now) OR just responded without thinking, IF it was, indeed, Katie you refer to. Or I really should say to whom you refer.

    Let's begin anew, for I would truly miss you, Judy, if you were on a pass. However, Ry is the official pass giver and she did NOT issue one :) .

    Love all here and need all here ~ especially today.

    XXXOOO,

    Kasey

    Colleen Brennan

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

    Colleen was one of our lunch bunch from the Philadelphia area. She was the most courageous young woman I have ever known.

    I hope those who donated to the LUNGevity walk this Saturday in my name will understand the reason why I am not walking this year. I will be in attendance at Colleen's service.

    I HATE LC :evil::evil::evil:

    Kasey

    Just Venting

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    I have no words of wisdom or answers for you, Judy. However, in some small way, I do know how you feel. I am a 7 year advanced stage survivor and have met some (not in the same way as you) who look to me for answers. These folks are not doing well and most likely will not be doing well. I have no answers for them In fact, it only makes me feel guilty that I am still here. I deal with that emotion almost daily.

    I think the fact that you are physically present and they can look you in the eye is comforting to them without you saying one word. For some reason this is your purpose at this moment in time. They can look in the eyes of a survivor and that alone is hope to them. You offer what nobody can offer them right now ~ even if it doesn't seem that way to you.

    So, Judy, just keep doing what you are doing. I'm not sure it will help you sleep any better though. So in that regard ~ just come here and tell us who understand.

    Hugs to you, you wonderful lady.

    Kasey

    lung cancer strikes again

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

    Posted

    I'm still here, Melinda, and I DO remember you. I am so-so sorry you have to take this journey once again. I am sure all you learned those years ago will be most beneficial to your whole family this time around. Keep us posted, and I am sure that I speak for everyone here when I say you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

    Wish your beautiful picture would show up for all the new folks - so they could see how radiant you are!

    Kasey

    5 years

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    I just can hardly believe tht it's 5 years, Nick. I'm so glad she is right there in the back seat with you. I think mine is in my back seat too. You are taking her on the ride of her life with Keri and those 2 adorable kids.

    Kasey

    HOPE

    in HOPE

    Posted

    Hello to all you new folks I do not know and to those still around I do. thought I would stop by today just to mention..................it was 7 years ago today I was dx'd with advanced stage LC. If not familiar with my story, read my story in the My Story forum to see the journey I've been on.

    There IS hope for us all. I have lots of tips and info, so if anyone is interested ~ please let me know.

    And like ALWAYS this time every year ~ a BIG thank you to Katie, Donna, and mhutch for all these years. You 3 are MY angels ~ not Charlie's, but Kasey's Angels.

    XXXOOO,

    Kasey

    No New Growth!!!!!

    in HOPE

    Posted

    How wonderful, Judy!!!! As much as we may hate the watch and wait ~ sometimes those words are actually music to our ears. So glad you got to have a celebratory dinner. I lift my morning coffee to you and later today may be lifting something different!!!! Way to go.

    Kasey

    An interesting topic...born out of another thread

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Hey Nick ~ I agree with the others and all they had to say. I have some ~ no MANY ~ friends and close ones who contributed to the walk I did the first year. One actually said to me, as she donated her $10.oo, that she hoped this wasnt going to be a yearly thing. I assured her that it would be. Then there are others ~ not real close friends ~ who contribute EVERY year ~ more than $10.00 too. The first year I walked I raised $3500: the second year ~ $3000: the third it was $2500: and the last 2 years it was under the $2000 mark. Close friends, who are not struggling to put food on their tables and such, just are disinterested. I am (or supposedly am) a Good friend. Sure makes me feel I am not very important to them. I also cannot talk about LC or my checkups or scares or anything with them because I am tuned out. When I actually confronted one of these ladies, she denied knowing what I was talking about :| .

    So..............I put them in the category of 'good times friends' ~ meaning as long as we are having a good time and I don't mention LC or bring attention to the fact that I cannot do all the things I did before things are okay. All these people I keep in a separate box and now think of them much differently than I did before.

    Long story to vent here, Nick. Thanks for the opportunity. Bottom line is this ~ it's not important to them in their life at this time, so don't bother them with it. But here is one last issue. I asked the gal who had done my hair since 1979 to donate to the first walk I did. Keep in mind that she is the shop owner and I tipped her GENEROUSLY ALL those years. She said her kids ~ all adults and out on their own with good jobs, etc., etc., ~ were her charity. Now 6 years later her son has ~ guess what? ~ lung issues. I get him sent to NIH to my doctor and he gets all fixed up Turns out it was not LC but my guy helped him. All of a sudden, When is your walk??? I want to contribute. I say HOGWASH!!!!

    There, now I am done!

    Love you, Nick, all all who continue caring!

    Kasey

    Joel's 6 month Pet/CT scan

    in HOPE

    Posted

    Wonerful news, guys. I missed this until now. I cetainly hope it is not too late to celebrate with you!!! What a feeling, huh? I sure get it. I think both of you are just incredible people and am so happy to be part of this journey - all together - with you. Hugs to you both.

    Love,

    Kasey

    Patti B

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Hi Christine - I've seen your updates on FB and, believe it or not, I planned to send you a message today. I must have missed someting because I did not know Patti was having any trouble lately. Then I saw your postings. Did I miss a post or something??? Patti and I connected years ago when she posted here. Then not so much though I always followed her story when I was on FB. Guess I should be on FB more as that seems to be where the news is. Anyhow - so sad to hear this. She was a wonderful lady.

    Kasey

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