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Brian, thanks so much for posting. Please tell Joanie that we are sending her "curative" thoughts and need her back here real soon! And, of course, you are always welcome to return here with her! Thanks for the update, Lynne

Beth, my thoughts are with you on this difficult day...................

Great news Leslie! Uneventful is always a good descriptive word when it comes to treatment. Hope you bought lots of treats at Wally world. Pamper yourself, Lynne

Santa Clause North Pole, Earth Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. It really wasn't my fault what happened at Pat's Office party. It was Kasey who spiked the punch with too much diet coke. I can't help it if I drank 716 glasses. It was so good---smelled and tasted just like mothballs. I thought it was funny when I put Peggy's bra on my head and danced the hokey pokey on the cedar chest while singing `let it be'. I didn't mean to break Pat's webcam and don't know why Pat would accuse me of murder. I don't remember calling Jerry's wife a beautiful goat---even though she looked like one with red eye shadow and black lipstick! And when I threw up on koko's husband's big toe, it was only because I ate too much of that burrito. After all that fun, I admit I was a little tired. So I fell asleep on my way home and drove my toyota through my neighbor's attic. I don't think that was any reason for my neighbor to call me a lazy dog and have me arrested for forgery! So, Santa...here I sit in my jail cell on Christmas Eve, all bright and sensitive. And I'm really not to blame for any of this angry stuff. Please bring me what I want the most---bail money! Sincerely and softly yours, lynne (Really a nice girl!) P.S. It's only 1 bucks!

Exercising has been good. Yoga class has been interesting. Eating wonderful home-cooked meals at our best friends' house (2 doors down). I'm there often, sometimes in my jammies, and we talk easily about Jim which is comfortable and comforting. Playing with our two bratty dogs. And, the all time favorite , there is always "the workplace" which does engage your mind and keep it busy.

Beth, What a lovely tribute to such a well-loved man. I wish you peace and rest in the coming weeks. Sending a gentle warm hug, Lynne

Jen, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I have no words to make this easier for you, but I do know that one day you will treasure this time that you were able to spend with her. Take care of yourself, Lynne

Congratulations on another grandbaby Debi! You look WAAYY TOO YOUNG for that, but I'll take your word for it. Ginny has excellent advice. Just discussing this with friends lately. Told them I have to put post-its everywhere, like "GET OUT OF BED", "GO TO SLEEP", "DOGS OUT TO PEE"......see, now don't you feel better!? Thank goodness for dehydration! Lynne

Hello Trish. I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad but I am so happy that you found this site. Everyone will be so helpful to you and will offer so much support and information. I know your parents must be so comforted that you are there. Take care, Lynne

Susan, I wish I could pass along some comforting tips, but I am with you in the "first line" this year, along with several more LCSC family members. So, I guess we can just close our eyes and think about how great "first"s can be. Like getting to be first in line at the busy holiday shopping mall. Or, our first kiss? Or, the first one to get a piece of our own birthday cake? Or, our first bicycle or first car? Or, the first time we met this beloved person that we are missing right now. May this first holiday without Rachel in person, be filled with many happy memories of Rachel, her smile, her laughter, her voice.... You were such a good friend. Take care, Lynne

Leslie! I'm relieved to hear that fighting and positive spirit is back! Hot pink mask? Wow! Jim never mentioned his mask being hot pink but he was a man of the new millenium and probably thought nothing of it...... Love to hear about your great driving friends, great employers, great doctors, and great Mark. What else is there that really counts? I talked to my dogs this morning about "Leslie" and how the doctors were going to make her well again. They send their biggest cyber dog bone to you, and they aren't known for their sharing ways so you must be mighty special. Will be thinking of you on Tuesday. Love, Lynne

Beth, please don't worry about venting some steam here. We have our hands outstretched ready to catch it, and you. I know there are no words to make this better. Just know that you have so many people here that love you and are here for you whenever the time is right for you. We will wait. Take care of yourself and your body right now. You've had a long journey and need some peaceful rest. Lynne

Great News Bunny! I'm so relieved for Suki and yourself and hope you crash into a soft bed tonight and enjoy some sweet dreams...yes, one day at a time Bunny.... Take care, Lynne

Beth, I am so very very sorry. My thoughts are with you at this difficult and painful time. Please accept my warmest, gentlest hug that I am wrapping around you........ Love, Lynne

Oh No Bunny! What a scary night. I hope the news coming in this morning will get Suki back on the straight and narrow. Get some rest girl! Please let us know how you both are doing, Lynne

Frank, was this the week we were supposed to let you out? Hmmmmmmmm.....I wonder who's week this was to watch you.

Cindy, You know I always look forward to your posts but this is not the news I wanted to see in your life. I know the comfort you brought to me and hope that I can share some with you. I am so sorry to hear about Tom's dad and your daughter. Remember just one day at a time................ Take care of yourself, Lynne

Amen.........

Melinda, this is WONDERFUL news!!!!! Let's join Eppie and Cindi in their Good News Mama dance! Lynne

Wonderful news Rich! I'll be visiting Jim's oncologist next week and I think I will ask him about the new chemo combo of Tarceva and Bud Lite. I can assure you that Jim would have chosen that combo if it had been offered! Take care, Lynne

Ann, can't do JUST 3! Jim had a wonderful, irreverant sense of humor. Jim loved me, no matter what. Jim loved every animal on earth, tried to save them all. Jim was My Rock. As long as he was here, I knew anything and everything would be okay. (tonight was our first snow since he has been gone. he wasn't here to warn me, worry about me, and hug me when I arrived home. sucks.) Jim was.........okay, I will stop here but maybe we can do this one again sometime Ann. Loved reading about everyone else's Loved Ones! Thanks! Lynne

Thank you so much Pat. Beth, may all of our prayers and love bring Bill great peace and comfort and strength and peace to you. This is such a painful path and my heart hurts so much for you. Pat, what an angel you are, not only to Brian, but to Beth and the rest of us here. You are one of a kind. I wish peace and comfort for Bellringer. Tears are dripping, but I am sending the warmest hugs to each of you. Love, Lynne

Leslie, I think you are in Mark's arms right now, so I won't interrupt. I'm so happy to read about the info you are getting from your doctors. You have enough history with each other that the trust is there and has been earned. That counts for so much when evaluating the information they are providing. I'm so glad you feel better and are ready to kick those little suckers to Mars. Hug Mark tight and give each other strength, Will wait until Friday before pestering you again, Lynne

Leslie, lean into us really hard. We are all here beside you, in front of you, and behind you to help hold you up, especially until Mark arrives. And close your eyes and feel this really big, warm hug......

Gail, you make an excellent point. Education will help. And you know, before lung cancer became a personal part of my life and I was forced to get educated about it, I'm sure I had the same thoughts and probably even asked the same question that irritates all of us now! Luckily, the people asking it haven't had to deal with it, and that is a good thing. The question gives us a good opportunity to enlighten. Lynne