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That is wonderful news. Faylene

Glad the surgery went well. Hoping Cheryl is home soon. You are both in my thoughts. Faylene

Ginny, thinking of you both and sending prayers your way. Faylene

Prayers headed at ya. Time to re-group and get ready to battle. You have done it before, it can be done again. Faylene

My thoughts and prayers today are for Cheryl and Jack. Only positive thoughts allowed! Faylene

I too just found this post, but will send a ton of prayers up. faylene

Sandy, Crossing my fingers and saying prayers for ya! faylene

Here is a message board as well. http://www.healthboards.com/boards/foru ... y.php?f=24 Hope it helps. Faylene

Happy Anniversary, and many, many more! Faylene

Wishing you a Happy Birthday, and 50 healthy, happy more! Faylene

Hi there. An oxygen level of 85 % is quite low. Did your Doctor increase your mom's oxygen after this and repeat the level. In the hospital, we increase the oxygen until the saturation level is above 90%. How often are her levels checked? faylene

Nancy, Naproxen is an anti-imflammitory drug, as is Celebrex (and Vioxx), but works in a different manner, so would not have the same effects. Faylene

Positive thoughts and prayers headed your way. Faylene

Mo and family, I am praying for healing and strength. ((((MO))) Faylene

Shelly, So sorry to hear the news. May you find comfort in friends, family and memories. Faylene

Happy Birthday Katie. I know how hard all the "firsts" are. Here's hoping you found joy in the day. Faylene

(((Janine))), Hope you are doing well. You are just a few steps behind me in this post-cancer journey. Hopefully, anniversary #2 will be a bit easier. Take care, Faylene

I happened to catch part of a documentary on a Canadian that had Lung Cancer, Barb Tarbox. She turned her disease and struggle into a crusade to target school aged children about smoking and lung cancer. Thought you might be interested in this web site. http://bookscollective.com/barbs_site/miracle.html She was a very inspirational lady. Faylene

Oh Ginny, I am so sorry to hear the news. I will keep you and all your family in my prayers. Have a safe journey. Faylene

Glad to see you back Laurie. We were in Kauai in March/April and I share your sentaments! faylene

Hi Jamie, The breathing tests are called Pulmonary functions Tests. They are used to test lung capacity, and breathing ability to make sure you can function after surgery without one lung. Essentially you breath thru something that is hooked up to a machine that records measurements. The Respiratory Therapist that tests your Dad will ask him to do certain breathing manuvers (Take a big breath in, blow out hard and fast to empty your lungs, etc). No pain involved! Hope all goes well, Faylene

Thanks to all of you for being there. For those of you following behind me on this journey, it does get easier. Four days before my Mom's anniversary, it was the 25th anniversary of my brother's death. I remember the extreme grief I felt back then, but can honestly say, most times now I remember the good times, I'm sure it will be the same someday for us remembering our newly lost loved ones. Keep the faith and keep journeying. Love, Faylene

Well, a year has come and gone. I still find it hard to believe. I miss my Mom so much, but life has to go on. It is in the quiet moments that I feel the most grief (and Mothers day). My Dad had a real hard time of it today. This morning we went to the cemetary to bring flowers. This happens to be my husband's birthday as well, so I only allowed myself the morning to be sad, had to "Cheer up " for the rest of the day. It was only fair to him, last year his birthday was non-existant. I have finally added (With Rick's help!) a post to the wall of memory. I'd love for you all to visit it. Thanks for being there, faylene

Shirley, Congrats on all your efforts. You are right, Sam would be proud. Hope all goes well with your surgery. Opt for the spinal anesthetic, it works well. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Faylene

Ginny, I too am thinking and praying for you. Faylene