Maryanne

Hi Sharyn, Well, let me be the first to congratulate you on such a wonderful post. That is the most uplifting news. A new baby....a new mom...a new grandmom.... precious. I don't know if your dad had anything to do with it, but he certainly is up there with a big grin on his face. I pray all goes well for your daughter during her pregnancy. Again, a BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU, WHOPPY!!!!!!!!! MARYANNE

Hi Haylee, Fingers and toes crossed for a good report. Hang in there, I know things will work out for her. Maryanne

That is great news Heather. Keep us posted about Monday. Maryanne

Hi Cutis, That is so precious.... one of memories that will last a lifetime. Maryanne

So funny, sorry I did not see that before. I would be splish, splash I was having a flash... Maryanne

Hey Frank, sorry to hear you are having such a hard time, this time around. But this shall also pass, just keep hanging in there. I hope his passes soon and you will enjoy eating again. Hope all is okay with your head situation. Take care know that I am thinking of you funny guy. Maryanne

Well Lucie & Don should be home today. I just want to say welcome back and hope you had a eventful cruise full of wonderful memories. You guys really deserved it. Your presence was really missed here, but so glad your took the time to get away. Welcome back!! I hope you are feeling fine, Lucy... Maryanne

Thanks for your positive comments. About the hair situation. Joel has a georgeous full head of hair. His whole family does. But what concerns him is not losing the hair but the doc. said that it could come back curly. That does not thrill him. Is that true, if so how curly? Maryanne

Hi All, Joel finally saw his Onchologist today. This was his first visit since all those problems he had with that thyroid thing. Anyway the CT he took Friday came back NED..... Yippy............. But ya know, I really was not nervous about it. He has been feeling so good that we just knew that would be the results. The doc said that it was up to him if he wanted to have the adjuntive chemo or not. So he decided to have it. So he will have the carbo/Taxol 4 times once every 3 weeks, 5 hour sessions. He also said that Joel will lose all his hair. I mentioned there were people who did not lose all their hair, but he seemed pretty sure he will lose his. Joel does not mind losing his hair, its his mustache that worries him, since NO ONE has ever seen him with it. He is going to have his first treatment on April 14th and should finish sometime in July. Thats is for now... I wish everyone could have good news like that. It makes me feel good to post some good news. Take care and be good to yourself. Maryanne

Oh Summer, please accept my deepest condolences at this most difficult time you are going through. Just hold on to those wonderful memories that you will always carry in your heart. His sick body is gone, but his soul is in a beautiful place. He is free of pain and will be waiting for you when it is your time. That will be a incredible beautiful reunion. May peace be with you. Maryanne

Hi Uncle Doug, Welcome to our board. As you see the people here are very supportive. You seem to have a wonderful family, you are so lucky there. Keep us posted when you find out more about your tests. Thinking of your and sending you healing vibes. Maryanne

Hi Angie, That was beautiful, it shows how special the relationship Brittney had with her papa and how much she had learned from him. They are wonderful memories that will be with Brittney forever. Brittney is really special with so much insite. You must be so proud of her. Thank your for sharing that. I have been thinking about you and hoping you are coping... Maryanne

Okay Bill, wonderful news about your wife. You guys must be feeling on top of the world right now. Enjoy it, and pray the good news keeps comming. Yesssssssssssssssssss !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maryanne

Jane, that is great news. Just keep it comming. Maryanne

Oh Karen, my heart is breaking for you. Being a care giver that is always on our minds. It is so scary...and Dave is so sick that I know it is so hard for you to keep positive. But you must, and please believe that he can beat this most horrible thing. No matter how gloomy things may look right now. Just keep doing what you are doing around him. I wish I had a magic wand to wave over Dave. There are people from all over the world on this forum who are all praying for him. Please try and keep the faith. Karen, I am lost for words, but know that I think about you and Dave all the time. I wish I was there to give you a hug. Mediation prayers going out to Dave and strength for you. Maryanne

Keep ulp those positive thoughts Beth, you know we are all pulling for you. Prayers that the Altima keeps doing its thing. Maryanne

That is Great News. We certainly can us that here. Crack open the bottles Cindy, we need to toast. Keep the good news coming. Maryanne

Oh Dave, Iam so sorry you are going through such terrible times. I wish for you and your family much strength to get through this. I hate when life throws you curves but you are one incredable fighter. Hang in there, prayers to you and you know we are all hear for you... always. Maryanne

Welcome to our little world, Corwin. Sorry you had to come here, but there are many wonderful people here who are going through what you are. We are here to gain knowledge and to support one another. LC is not a death sentence. Do not listen to statistics. So many people on here have beaten the odds. With your positive thinking you will also conquer this. Good luck with your biospy tomorrow, keep us posted. Maryanne

If you are here please post and let us know what happened with the diagnois with your husband. You guys have been through such a roller coaster ride especially being so young and just married. It was so scary to find out first about the LC, then it wasn't it could be an infection, then changed again might be LC. You posted last on the 17th. Please update us and let us know what is going on. I pray all is well with your husband. Maryanne

Ditto prayers going out. Maryane

Hi Summer, I am sending prayers to you and your loved one. This has to be the most difficult time in your life. Watching him decline like this. He is so lucky that you are by his side. When the time comes for his transistion, he will be free of all his pain. When that time comes, which I pray will be soon, just know that he will be rejoicing that he is now completely pain free and in a beautiful place. His soul will move on and will always live in your heart with all the wonderful memories you both shared. Sending you strength to carry on. Maryanne

Shirley, Iam so sorry for all the things you are going through. I pray for you mom to be at peace real soon. You are a wonderful daughter and she loved you so much. Know that even when she leaves her sick body behind, her soul will live on. It will live on in you, with all the wonderful memories that filled her lifetime. Bless you, Maryanne

Curtis, I lift my glass with a toast to your soul mate, Becky. She was a wonderful person who has left you with such an aching void in your life. Through your wonderful writings, you made us feel as if we all knew her personally. I pray things will get better for you, as Iam sure that is what Becky would want. She knows what a wonderful father you have become. You daughter has been such a joy and has helped filled that void that was left when your Becky left this world. I pray for strength for you as life continues to go on. Take care Curtis, Cheers to Becky, I celebrate her with you. Maryanne

Hi Dawn, I am so sorry to hear about the situation with your brother. He certainly has been thourgh so much already. There are many wondeful people on here who can help you with your questions. Please know that Iam thinking of you and hoping everything will come out to his advantage. He must find a doctor who can give him the treatment he needs. That is the most important thing. Maybe you can get his wife to post here. That way we can give her support and maybe help her with decisions. It is really crucial, which Iam sure you know to start treatment. The right treatment!! This is his life we are talking about. Please keep us posted. We are always her for you. Maryanne