Donna

Donna, thank you..I will call Him later, I certainly need to talk a while!! Donna

So sorry, Karen..I am here if you need to vent and talk..God knows how strong we are and how much we can handle..Hugs and prayers.. Donna

Last night, while I was trying to sleep My brother Mark's voice I did hear. I opened my eyes and looked around But he did not appear. He said, Donna, you've got to listen You've got to understand He didn't take me from you Donna, He only took my hand. When I called out in pain that day, The instant that I died, He reached down and took my hand, And pulled me to His side. He pulled me up and saved me, From my misery and pain, My body was hurt so badly inside, I never could be the same. My search is really over now, I've found happiness within, All the answers to my dreams, And all that might have been. I love you,Donna and miss you so, I'll always be nearby. My body's gone forever, But my spirit will never die! And so,you must go on now, Don't be mad,just understand. He didn't take me from you, He only took my hand.

Thanks Connie..God love you!!! Donna

Mark,I love that name..My dear brother was Mark too..I am praying you will beat this!! Have faith and stay strong.. Donna

Our Thanksgiving was very different and sad without my brother Mark with us..He would always help me cook, and shop for the food..We were so close!!It was a very sad day for all of us..I hope and pray our loved ones are watching us, and I wait for the day I will be able to hug my dear brother once more..I lost my mom 3 years ago, just before my 50th birthday. I lost my husband December 16, 1985 when my daughter was just 3 months old, and my father 2 years before my husband..I still have my sister, my younger brother, and my daughter..I was very lucky to find a loving man when my daughter was 8 years old, we married 1 year later..I am blessed in many ways, and I know there are reasons for everything that happens..I guess God thinks I am very strong, but lately I am not sure..I don't want to keep loosing the people that I love so dearly..I guess I am having a pity party for myself today.. I hope all of you made it through the holiday, you are all in my prayers.. Donna

I wanted to wish all my dear friends a Happy Thanksgiving, I cherish all of you, and pray for your strength every day..God's blessings for a healthy and happy Thanksgiving!! So many of us lost loved ones this past year, the holidays will be very hard, but I pray Our Lord will give us the strength we need to go on.. You guys are THE BEST, and I thank you one and all!! Love, Donna

Each and every one of you are so special to me!! You have all been here for me since day one of this terrible nightmare..I could never have met a more wondeful group of friends any place else..I love you all.. God bless every one of you!! Thanks for the hugs, I needed them tonight.. Donna

I don't know how to deal with this..I miss mark so much, I don't want to go on..I am running around not knowing what I am doing..I try to keep busy then when I stop, I cannot stop crying and missing my brother..I know he is at peace, and maybe I am just being selfish..We were so close and the doctors were so hopeful..How did this happen? I thought he would have been ok..I prayed, and prayed..My mom died 3 years ago, and mark was not the same again, he missed her so much..Now, he is with mom and I am left here to miss them both..Please say a prayer for me, I am so empty with out my dear brother..My heart is broken..

Great news, Cindy!!! God Bless...

I was blessed with the oportunity of meeting all the caring and compassionate people here on this site..I have made many friends and hope to continue praying, sharing, and laughing together. Mark is with Our Lord but I remain here to help and comfort any way I can..Thanks for the opportunity to share, grieve and pray and hope with all of you... Donna

Jen, I will continue to pray..You hang in there... Donna

Patty, You are in my prayers and thoughts..God will give you strength to go on.. Donna

I sit here with great sadness as I post this message. mark fought a 6 month battle with SCLC. His battle ended on Novenber 9th at 12:13am..The Good Lord took him home..I will miss him dearly as I loved him so much..I have found support and love here and I will continue to pray for all the friends I have made.. May God bless all of you, Donna

Thank you so much for all the prayers..I do have faith that Mark is in God's hands. I will continue to pray and hope for the best.. God Bless all of you, Donna

Joanie, Can there be a miracle at this point? The are saying it is in his Cerabellum, and bone morrow in his spine..Do you think this is treatable? Is there any hope left? You guys have been through it all, is there a chance for him at this stage? I appreciate all the prayers and support so much. He has such a strong will to live, he has been on the vent since Friday and all his vitals are still stable..Does he want us to keep trying with meds, and prayers? He is not giving up, the Docs are amazed at how strong he is, after all he has been through..Should I ask Dr. Cunningham what he thinks about quality of life if he comes off the vent? I have respected his opinion since day one..

My brother Mark is on life support at NYU. He developed what seems to be an inflamation of his lungs and had to be put on a ventilator. They are now telling us he has brain mets, and spleen mets. I know how all of you fight every day to survive and I am hoping there is a chance for my brother.. Please pray for him that Our Lord has mercy on him. I don't know what to think any more. They asked us if he has cancer all over, if we want him to still live on life support. I know mark would not want this. I am praying for answers.. Donna

Diane, I agree totally, Bob & Mark might do very well from the juice Plus..Let's give it a go..It can only help them and us.. Blessings, Donna

Charlie's scans are stable, great news!! maybe the fruits and veggies are helping!! Keep up the good work.. Prayers headed your way, Donna

Jen, My fingers and toes are crossed..Prayers, Prayers & more prayers.. Donna

Kasey, I am also in Pa., I am in the Pocono's..It does a heart good to read your remarkable story..Where there is life, there is hope..That is so true, especially when it comes to the stories i have read here on this site..Keep up the great work, hopefully I can post a success story one day about my brother.. Prayers and hugs, Donna

Has any one tried the Juice Plus products listed on the main page? I just ordered the orchard, vineyard and garden blends for my family..Can't hurt, right?? Donna

Has any one heard about this program? I also found this web site on SCLC.. www.survivingsmallcell.com I am anxioys to hear if any one knows about this..I know the cost is about 35,000... Donna

Hello Di, So glad you are feeling good..God Bless!!Thanks so much for the advice, this is all new to me and my nerves get the best of me from worring all the time..I will call his Onc and ask all my questions and concerns..Thanks again and prayers are being sent your way.. Donna

Hi Connie, Yes, he was in the hospital last week.I was asking this question hoping one of you had this probelm and could tell me what they did for you..I ask the Doc questions, and he is great but after i leave I think of 10 more questions..I hate to be a bother to you guys, but you have all been my salvation through this..I just post questions as I think of them, knowing there is always someone to answer me and make my mind rest a bit. I hope my logic makes sense to you..