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Dear Lisa, I am so very sorry for your Gram & for you. I just wish I could take it away for you. Please know that my prayers are with you both every moment, Hugs, Melanie

Dear Frank, Please get back on the board with us soon. We need you back. Dearest Ry, You really are such an angel to take care of our fears & worries over our friends. We really can't thank you enough for all you do. Hugs & prayers, Melanie

Ok, It's my turn to say DUH?? What's RFA? Thanks, Melanie

Dear Carrie, Congrats! As a two timer, I'm proud of you. It's not so easy on those of us with claustrophobia but somehow we make it. I'm sure you'll do just fine. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions about any after-effects or sensations you may have. I may have been through them & can help set your mind at ease. Hugs & prayers, Melanie

What a nightmare! So true - always seek a second opinion. Especially if you're not comfortable with what you are (or are not) hearing. May God bless you & your family. Hugs & Prayers, Melanie

Dear Genny, Thanks for the websites. I've been kind of in the dumps lately & they really helped. Hugs & prayers, Melanie

Dear Kerry, I'm so sorry for your loss. Know that my prayers are with you & your family. Good to hear about your Mom's surgery. Prayers & hugs, Melanie

Dear Donna, How exciting for you. I'd like to be there one day. Prayers & hugs, Melanie

1.) Hubby made reservations at a luxery hotel & spa for tomorrow! 2.) Tufted Titmouse in my pine tree. 3.) Chenille pajamas 4.) Iced oatmeal rasin cookies 5.) a nice fire in the fireplace - yes, it's still winter here. Melanie

Hi Cindy, I'm with David on this. We have enough to deal with without just waiting to have a heart attack. Prayers & hugs, Melanie

Hi KitKathy, I'm so very sorry for your family. I'm the third in my family. I just can't imagine what this is doing to my sister. It's bad enough to be the person with the disease but I know firsthand how you feel from going through it with my Mom & Dad. That really was worse than going through it myself. I pray that God give you the strength to get through this. Melanie

Hi Jen, Tons of prayers on the way, Melanie

Dear Amy, I'm sorry for the difficulties you & your Father are going through. It's hard enough to be right there & available but to go through it long distance can make you downright batty. Please know that you are both in my prayers. He's in the best place right now. In the hospital where they can re-hydrate him & keep him comfortable on meds till they can find out what all is going on. Keep your chin up. I know how hard that can be & how you can feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you. Especially when you've got someone you care so much about who didn't bother you with their health issues. Just wanted you to know, I'm out here praying for & with you both. Melanie

Hi Linus, My Onc. has me scanned every 3 mos. unless something strange comes up between times. Sometimes you have to remind them that you're still out there. If your Mom is doing ok & not making waves, they may just have missed the follow-ups. I know this sounds awful but it does happen. MAKE SOME WAVES HONEY! Talk to her onc. I remember when I first got my dx. I was so busy with the onc & other specialists, I had not seen my primary care in quite some time. I caught the flu & when she saw me there in the office, she looked as if she had seen a ghost. They had moved my file to deceased given my dx & the length of time since they had seen me. Looking back on it, it's kind of funny now but believe me, it was one H^&& of a shock at the time. Never be afraid to make yourself be heard. Good luck & my prayers are with you. Melanie

Hi Bill, I know you feel as if you're in a whirlwind right now. This is the worst part - WAITING - hear that? Is that the Jeopardy tune? My prayers are with you. Melanie

Dear Laurie, Good to hear from you. I'll be praying for those good scan results. Keep us posted when you can. I really think I'd go insane (or more so) if I lost my little puter! I hope your Mom has a great visit with you. Those can be such precious times. Bod Bless. Prayers & hugs, Melanie

Hi Amy, So glad to hear your Dad is in the Hosp. & being taken care of. You have both been on my mind a lot. I pray that the blood is just a little thing that can be patched right up. Take care. Prayers & hugs, Melanie

Hey Charlie, Good for you! It's going to take me just a while to get to Cindy's. I really wish I were there - doggone it! Well, just raise a little glass of wine for me to you. Prayers & hugs, Melanie

Yippy for you! I'd say that really is a big milestone. Prayers & hugs, Melanie

Welcome Joyce, As always, so sorry for your need to be here but you just won't find a better group of people to support, comfort & attempt to inform whenever possible. May God bless you & your Mom on this journey & please let me know If I can be of help at any time. Prayers & hugs, Melanie

Hi, My Mom had WBR, & I have had Gamma Knife. I was under the impression that it was standard to give the steroids to keep the brain from swelling & to alleviate the side effects. Both of the procedures in my experience were preceeded by the steroids & were tapered back after the treatments were completed. Good luck & my prayers are with you. Melanie

Dear Kerry, I'm so sorry. I pray for peace for your FIL as well as all who love him so. Melanie

Hi Patkid, As one who has traveled this journey from both sides of the street, I hope I can be of a little help. I remember so well when Mom was sick & there were days when I really didn't feel up to taking care of her. I didn't know that I had the same beast. There were times when I would be so angry at myself thinking "Here is my brave & courageous Mother in the battle of a lifetime & I just feel a little icky of tired & just don't have the guts to do this!" YOU MUST LISTEN TO YOURSELF! Here all that time I thought I was just having a pity party but that wasn't all it was. I pray for you that it's just nothing - being worn out or whatever but please - DO NOT IGNORE IT! The best that can happen is to have your fears alleviated. The worst is that it would be found sooner. Sounds sensible, right? Please take care of yourself. You are no good to anyone with yourself all in a dither so take the time to ease your soul. My prayers are with you, Melanie

I guess I'll give it a go: 1.) Life - so precious! 2.) My husband who loves me so very much, even when I wake up cranky! 3.) My canaries who seem to be contemplating parenthood at the moment - that would be so sweet! 4.) All the beautiful people on this site who pray for me daily. Thanks! 5.) A new pair of shoes that actually feel & look good on my bloated feet! Gee, this isn't so hard after all! Hugs & prayers, Melanie

Hi Bill, Great up-date. Love to hear any good news. You're both in my prayers, Melanie