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    in GENERAL

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    Well, this is why my nickname for this forum is hope and strength. My dad needed hope. He had the strength. I tried to keep him hopeful the whole time and I have no regrets about that. I really think it would have devastated him more having someone tell him to go home, there was nothing more they could do. Although that is only my opinion and I wasn't the patient. There is always some kind of hope, no matter what the situation. Whether it is to see your grandchildren get married, or to see the beautiful sunrise the next day.

    Thanks for the great information!

    Cathy

    When

    in GRIEF

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    Will I be able to think about my dad without feeling the pressure of tears at the back of my eyes and a lump forming in my throat? It hurts so much that he had to suffer from this disease. He was always the picture of dignity and courage. He never got mad at being sick. He just was, and is my hero.

    Cathy

    Scans Tomorrow

    in MEMBER UPDATES

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    Have a wonderful time, Tracy! I'll bet those kiddos are so excited! I'm glad you are feeling good..that has got to mean that the scans will be positive! I'm keeping my good vibes and prayers coming!

    Cathy

    Thanks for Being Here

    in HOPE

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    Kasey!!! Congratulations on 2 years!! We do get it here, but I'm afraid that some people just aren't able to talk about things that are "uncomfortable". I had such a hard time when my dad was sick with the friends of mine that didn't ask about him or call to find out how he was. I have always done that when my friend's family members were dealing with tough times. I don't know..it is difficult..maybe some of us are just more sensitive to others or we are just not afraid to express our feelings.

    Anyway...glad you are home!

    Cathy

    Just had scans

    in MEMBER UPDATES

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    Your doctor does sound great! As for your daughter..I think you gave such a good answer. I think you are such a wonderful and strong mom! I'm sending you prayers and good thoughts for your scan results!

    Cathy

    More on the subject of questions about signs

    in GRIEF

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    I have dreams about my dad all of the time. In them,he is never sick and always has his hair...like before he started chemo. I think that I had another sign the other day. I was walking next to my husband's dresser and out of the corner of my eye, I saw one of those "hope" rubber bracelets for cancer. I hadn't seen one of those for months, although i wore it a lot when he was first diagnosed. It was so wierd to just see it again. Also, regarding that chill someone talked about..I have had that a couple of times when I see something that reminds me of him. Keep this stuff coming..it is so helpful!

    I'd make a deal with the Devil

    in HOPE

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    My dad who was such a wonderful man, died 6 months ago. I really don't understand why this happened to him, although I know that bad things happen to good people all of the time. Faith? I don't know about that. I wish that I had it, but truthfully...I'm not sure anymore. I miss my dad so much and am so angry that he had his life cut short when there were so many things left that he wanted to do. He was so young and strong for his age and I really thought he would beat it. I'm sorry about your dad, but will keep my thoughts positive for your family. I wish I had more words of wisdom for you.

    Cathy

    Pictures!

    in GENERAL

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    Kids are so awesome! I took a jewelry making class and came home to show my daughter how to do it and now she is much better than me! It took her two seconds to do it! Tracy, you and your family are beautiful! It's so nice to "meet" them!

    Cathy

    Question

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    I have many of these since my dad died. This is one of them: A day or two after my dad had died, I had kept the kids home from school and we were at my mom's house. My kids were watching TV in the family room which you can see from the breakfast area. My son was sitting in my dad's recliner, which he spent a lot of time in the last year. It was one of the only chairs that he could get comfortable in. The remote for the TV was sitting on one of the armrests. My mom called the kids to the table to eat and Noah left the TV on. My mom asked him to go turn off the TV and Noah said, "No, I want to watch." About 30 seconds later the TV shut off by itself. The remote was laying on the armrest where my dad always kept it. I think my dad was reminding Noah to listen to his grandma.

    Another day, when I was feeling really sad, and after I had asked my dad for a sign that he was okay, a really big, white crane landed in my backyard! It was huge. This is strange because I don't live on a lake or have a big piece of property. I just live in a normal subdivision with lots of houses around me. The crane just hung out for a few minutes and then flew off...

    Keep this stuff coming. It really helps! I ask for signs quite frequently and really think my dad is with us all of the time. It brings me such comfort.

    Cathy

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