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    Shelly,

    I am SO happy to hear the great great news!!!!! Thank you for keeping us updated so quickly.

    Take care and blessings to you.

    Andrea B.

    missing mom

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

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    Dear Amy,

    I felt your pain when I read your post. I remember feeling so much of what you are going through during my mom's illness. In fact, if you look back in this forum about 6 months you will probably find a similiar post from me. In a way, the day she was diagnosed our roles begun to change. I was very active in helping her fight the disease and helping my dad care for her. As her disease progressed I watched it take away my mom. We would have moments when it seemed like she was present, but through her pain and the medication the life was mostly gone.

    I have more to say, but actually it is really painful for me. Please PM if you need to chat.

    This is such a hard road, please know aren't alone in your feelings.

    Blessings to you,

    Andrea B.

    well now its my turn.

    in GENERAL

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    Dearest Shelly,

    First off, big hug sent your way. Second, I am asking my mom to pull a few strings for you and help with good results from your biopsy. You have all my positive thoughts going your way.

    Blessings to you.

    Andrea B.

    it is not getting easier

    in GRIEF

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    Dear Joan,

    I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. I lost my mom, who was my best friend and confidante, 3 months ago. Somedays it feels like the pain will never subside and I am not sure how to go on and then other days I actually find a little joy in life again. I believe that we follow our own paths of grief and no one can tell you what is right or wrong. Therapy has been a tremendous help for me. I feel it is a place that I can say whatever I want and never be judged (as long as you find the right therapist)...it is such a relief to have that outlet.

    Please know you aren't alone...even though grief is one of the loneliest ventures in life. We are all unfortunately in the same boat and we can all help each other.

    Blessings to you in the days ahead,

    Andrea B.

    Lucie's Choice

    in MEMBER UPDATES

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    Dear Don,

    Hugs to you and Lucie. So very sorry to hear about the mets. Keep up your hope and faith. My mom had both Gemzar and Navelbine, but didn't take either for very long so I unfortunately don't have much information. Positive thoughts being sent your way with all my best wishes.

    Take care and give my best to Lucie.

    Andrea B.

    When the site is down

    in GENERAL

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    Here Here Fay! Whoever sends hate mail needs to be on their way! THANK YOU Katie and Rick for all you do!!!!!! This site was my lifesaver during my mom's battle. When Katie and Rick lost Jessee they continuously supported all of us through this website. I myself find it truly admirable of them to do this. I admit I don't think I would have had the strength after losing my mom. And then for someone to have the audacity to send hate mail is appalling, to say the least.

    THANK YOU Katie and Rick from the bottom of my heart for all your work. You are loved and appreciated by so many.

    First time post - my dad has swollen hands and feet

    in NSCLC GROUP

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    Hi Sara,

    Sorry to hear about your dad. Have him get the swelling checked out right away. Sometimes chemo can cause edema (swelling) of the extremities, but it sounds like your dad hasn't been on chemo for awhile. Another cause may be a blood clot in his legs. Blood clots are very common with lung cancer, but need to be treated right away before they break off. Blood clots cause legs and hands to swell and be tender to the touch. They are usually treated with blood thinners. Hope this helps. All the best to you.

    Need Help: Those Relatively Young When Lost Parent

    in GRIEF

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    Dear Elaine,

    First I think you are so thoughtful for doing this!!!!!!

    Second, this is something that I talk over and over about...that I wish my mom would have left me a letter. I am 32 and my daughter is 2. I spend my time worrying about how she felt about dying. We never talked about it, because we all remained hopeful until the very end (I wouldn't change this for anything). But there did come the time that we realized the end would probably be near. I wish so dearly that my mom would have left me a letter or some other form of communication to tell me how she was doing and maybe give me some sort of reassurance.

    I think a great idea too is doing a video recording. Tell family members the vital points that you want them to know. Tell them your inner feelings. Tell them the advice you would want them to know, but also include how you feel. I would also have loved for my mom to have made something for my daughter. I think a video recording gives them a reminder of your voice as well as you yourself.

    My mom was always a positive, strong and loving influence in my life. I would love to have a letter or video that I could look at whenever I needed to feel her near.

    You are a loving and wonderful mom for thinking forward like this. Blessings to you.

    More News on MO Sugar

    in GENERAL

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    Thanks for the update! Dear Mo, I am looking forward to seeing your posts again. You are a fighter and I am pulling all my positive thoughts for you. You have always been there for me. I am so sorry you are hurting. Hugs to you.

    MY DADDY PASSED AWAY

    in GENERAL

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    Dear Kelly,

    I am so so sorry for the loss of your beloved father. Sounds like the memorial service was a wonderful tribute to a loving and devoted man. I know what is like to feel a huge void, so I am wishing you some peace and comfort during this difficult time.

    Hugs and blessings,

    Andrea B.

    my father is gone

    in GRIEF

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    Dearest Shelly,

    I am so very sorry...my heart is breaking for you. I wish I had the words to mend your pain. No one should ever have to endure what you have been through over the past year. Please know I am here for you. I am wishing you some much needed comfort and peace in the days ahead. A big hug is being sent your way. So very very sorry....

    Seasick Pills

    in JUST FOR FUN

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    Mr. Johnson had been retired for a year when his wife of 50 years suggested they take a cruise: "We could go somewhere for a week, and make wild love like we did when we were young!" He thought it over and agreed.

    He put on his hat and went down to the pharmacy, where he bought a bottle of seasick pills and a box of condoms.

    Upon returning home, his wife said, "I've been thinking. There is no reason we can't go for a month." So Mr. Johnson went back to the pharmacy and asked for 12 bottles of seasick pills and a box of condoms.

    When he returned, his wife said, "You know, since the children are on their own, what's stopping us from cruising the world?"

    So back to the pharmacy he went, and brought 297 bottles of seasick pills and the same amount of condoms up to the counter. The pharmacist finally had to ask.

    "You know, Mr. Johnson, you have been doing business with me for over

    30 years.

    I certainly don't mean to pry, but if it makes you that sick, why the hell do you do it?"

    One year.......

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Hugs to you! Cherish those fond memories of your loving dad and I hope you got to go bowling. You have a guardian angel who is always watching out for you.

    Blessings to you.

    It just wont get easier, Why?

    in GRIEF

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    Dear Cathy,

    I wish I had the words to tell you how it gets better. I am still trying to figure it out myself. My mom passed away over a month ago and the pain is so raw it feels like just yesterday. There are moments that I am paralyzed with grief. I try to life and pretend I am happy, but truly I am not experiencing the joy of life. Someone once told me that grief is one of the loneliest roads you will ever travel and there is so much truth to that. After my mom's service it seems the cards, phone calls, letters start dwindling as everyone gets back to their life. But I am left with a life that I don't want and don't know how to proceed with. I need my mom. I am angry, sad, distraught, and sick that I will never get to hold her or hear her voice again. I miss her with all my being.

    I don't know how to tell you if gets "better". But I can tell you that you are not alone.

    Hugs to you,

    Andrea B.

    another update on us

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

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    Dear Curtis,

    Thank you for keeping us updated and for the beautiful new photo of Becky and Katie. My heart filled with both happiness and sadness from your update. What wonderful memories you have to cherish. Blessings to you and that sweet girl. Please let us know how you are doing in SA. Sorry I won't be able to help with the move - not fond of the tarantulas in the Lone Star State. :)

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