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    i am so mad and sad

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    I have lost both parents and the only parent figure I have left is my stepdad. I would feel exactly the same way you do if he took someone camping in their motorhome.

    I know it sounds selfish and maybe time will change my opinion but I think that after such a short time your Mom has been gone, it is just too soon. I know others have expressed their opinions and they really do make sense. I think it is just too soon for us to think that way though.

    I feel for you and I'm so sorry you are going through this right now.

    I don't want to offend anyone with my opinion so please remember it is only that......my selfish opinion.

    Today I saw what this disease does

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

    Posted

    Hi Terry,

    My Mom was the same way about her wig. She didn't want any of us to see her without it and I completely respected that. My sister and I got her a comfy hat that she wore when she was just relaxing at home.

    I'm glad to hear that your Mom found a few that she likes and feels good wearing.

    Have a wonderful weekend in Columbus.

    Warm Hugs,

    Melinda

    Scan Results

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Whew, you must be feeling on top of the world.

    Congratulations!!!!!!!

    I just love to hear those three wonderful letters! NED

    That really is awesome news.

    Warm Hugs,

    Melinda

    Joels doctors visit.

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Maryanne,

    Hoping the news from Joel's scan will be well worth the waiting and worrying you are sure to do in the next 6 weeks.

    It is just so hard though. Try to think only positive thoughts and I'll say extra prayers for both of you!!

    Warm Hugs,

    Melinda

    having a bad day today

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

    Posted

    I can just feel the frustration in your post.

    I'm so sorry you are having such a rough day.

    When I first starting learning about lung cancer I kept hearing the words "roller coaster" and boy that is exactly what it is. There are great days when you are on top of the world and days when you can't help but wonder why me (us).

    You are doing everything you can for your Mom. You shouldn't beat yourself up. Just stay strong, vent when you need to and we'll be here for you ok?

    I praying that tomorrow will be a better day for you and your Mom.

    Warm Hugs,

    Melinda

    I'm Buyin'

    in HOPE

    Posted

    Kasey,

    I couldn't be happier to hear such wonderful news.

    Way to go, girlie!!!

    Hoping Fred's surgery goes smoothly and then we'll celebrate that too. :D

    Warm Hugs,

    Melinda

    Getting to Know You - September 26

    in JUST FOR FUN

    Posted

    My favorite thing about fall.....

    A few years back my Mom, stepdad and older sister started going on our annual outing "Spoon River Drive".

    It is the first two weekends in October. We will be going the second weekend this year.

    This is a fall festival that goes through small towns. They have craft sales, garage sales, flea markets and you can find just about anything if you look hard enough.

    The fall colors are at their peak and it is just absolutely beautiful.

    My Mom always loved dolphins. Last year I found a little bracelet for a dollar that had dolphins all the way around it. I knew she would like it, but didn't realize that she would wear it everyday. She treasured that bracelet and told me she always received compliments on it.

    She still has that bracelet with her now......

    poem - All Is Well

    in HOPE

    Posted

    All is Well

     

    Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Pray, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was, let it be spoken without effect without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner.

     

    All is well.

    Henry Scott Holland

    1847-1918

    I really like this poem....the first few words are a little hard to digest but I think the rest of the poem is beautiful.

    New, Scared and Confused

    in SCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Bobby,

    I wanted to welcome you to our group and commend you for being such a huge support for your sister.

    Praying that the chemo will be easy for your sister to handle and that the side effects are minimal.

    Keep us updated on how BOTH of you are doing.

    Melinda

    Thanks for Being Here

    in HOPE

    Posted

    Kasey,

    You have really made a statement with this post..and you are so right. How can we ever explain to others how it feels to have somewhere to come to and know that everyone is behind us...that they understand...that they know exactly what we are going through without having to explain it all in detail.

    I usually don't get online over the weekend, but when I get to work on Monday morning this is the first place I come to. I look forward to good news posts and am so afraid to open others....knowing that heaven has gained another angel. This really has been a brutal few weeks, but we are all here for each other. We are very lucky for that.

    Congratulations Kasey....2 years...WOW!!

    And welcome back :D

    Warm Hugs,

    Melinda

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