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I haven't been here in a while, and for that I am both grateful and sorry...grateful because I have been stronger and my dad has been healthy...sorry because it isn't all about me, and I could have been a help to others.
I am posting today, because my sister, 47, died this weekend. It wasn't lung cancer, or anything lung...but my lung-cancer-survivor-dad is really having a hard time. "We are supposed to go first. This just isn't right," he keeps saying.
Please...I am just asking for prayers. We need them and it give us such solace to know we have them from others.
Jen
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Dad goes in for his next check-up in one month...of course the jitters have already started.
I want him to approach the doc about the fact that his nerves are about fried...he seems so on edge. He quit taking the anti-depressants about a year ago, and I really wish he would get on them again. His statement is, "I should be able to handle this myself," to which I respond, "Seriously dad, look what chemo and treatment did to your body. I think it fried your hormones." Haha!
We are praying for continued remission. Please add us to your prayers...
BTW, mom and dad will celebrate 50 years in December. I think there couldn't be a better gift than ANOTHER great report.
Blessings...
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My good friend and colleague passed away last night of nsclc. He fought for three and a half years. I talked to his wife tonight, and his body was just tired.
I told her I would be telling you...she was a lurker here on lchelp...and that I would ask for your prayers.
Eternal rest be granted onto Mike, oh Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon him always. May he rest in peace.
Jen
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OH Kasey...I am so glad to read your good news! Please know I am thinking about you!
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Connie,
I am sorry it has taken me so long to post. My dad went through EXACTLY what you describe. I can remember posting on this site that it was almost as if he was in worse depression after remission than before it!
I think it is great that she is not on an antidepressant...we had to almost FIGHT dad to take one. He did though, and after about a month ( I know that seems like forever!) he started coming around.
His hair took FOREVER to come in. I would say near six months...but when it did, it came back black (from mostly gray!) and thick. The best things come to those who wait I guess!
Does your mom come on here? I used to read some of the great posts from on here, so that dad could have hope and courage...but I do remember being so frustrated because he would sit and watch those birds for hours and hours. He would hardly even move. It was hard.
Today, two years later, dad is still in remission, has a full head of hair, is honery as ever, and has gained back most of his weight. He was overweight when this whole venture started so gaining back ALL of it wouldn't be the greatest thing in the world!
Stay strong and know we are thinking of you. Kudos to mom for going through that tough treatment...life just isn't fair!
Jen
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Oh Debi,
My heart breaks for you. You have been such a solid force here, and I am so saddened to read your post. I am in shock, really, as I haven't been on in a while, and when I come back, I read your post first. Please know you are in my prayers.
Eternal rest be granted unto him, oh Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon him always. May he rest in your peace.
Jen
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I am fighting back the tears. Please know you have my prayers.
Eternal rest be granted unto her oh Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon her always. May she rest in peace.
Jen
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So interesting. I have felt the way you have felt, and when I first started coming here less and less, I felt so much guilt. I wanted to be there for everyone...however, I realized that that was the best part about this site...there is always someone there.
I am one of the lucky ones, who doesn't come on as often because things are so good. But I know there are so many who have it the other way.
Enjoy your trip, and know we are thinking of you. A special blessing and thanks goes out to the family we all have here.
Blessings,
Jen
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Dar,
You wouldn't want it any other way. Stay strong, and know we are all praying for you and mom.
Blessings,
Jen
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My dad ate a TON of watermelon when he was getting treatment. It served the purpose of hydrating and nourishing. Just be double sure to wash the outside to keep all germs away.
Blessings,
Jen
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CP,
Welcome aboard, althoughI am sorry that you neede to find us. Please know you have our prayers. No kind of cancer is good, but there is always hope....stick with that.
Blessings,
Jen
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My prayers.
Jen
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Hmmmm...that is a tough one. I guess if you have any fears, talk to the doc. Dad's hoarse voice did improve, so we were lucky there...but it is generally pretty rough in the morning still and it gets better.
Good luck...keep us posted.
Jen
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Nick,
ARen't plants a wonderful way to remember. Think of all the things your mom would have loved to have...had she the space, the time, the resources, the idea...her gardening is living through you. I LOVE to look at my garden and think of the memories, the newness, and the joy that it brings to me and the ones I love!
Great post!
Jen
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Just a smile here. I am new to Facebook (I am a little old for it, but have been able to connect with old friends!) and I was searching through the groups on FB that deal with lung cancer. I posted on one of them my dad's success story, and already I had people tell me thanks, for giving them hope.
OF COURSE, I told them to come here, to LCSC, to meet this wonderful family!
Jen
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Thanks for the good news. I am glad someone made contact! Thanks all.
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You guys are the best. Thank you so much for your support. It was hard today, saying goodbye at the car. The girls were so good in the back of the car, and I was so proud of them, because this is a big adjustment for them too. I am being so selfish, and I know it...but I am going to miss them so much. We were such summer friends...going to the pool together, watching the kids play. A favorite was putting our two slip and slides together at the bottom of the jungle gym slide, and watching the kids have a ball!
Thank you for your support...you guys are the best.
Jen
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Ditto...let us know you are OK Geri...we are worried!
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Carol,
Glad to see you posting. Your husband is such an inspiration to so many.
Blessings to you and your family.
Jen
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Here I am just surfing the net, trying to find solace in my current situation, and I can't find it...so I thought I would post about it here...to get it off my chest, and maybe a few of you will send me words of happiness...
My closest friend here in town is moving to Poland for a year. Her husband's job is sending him there, and thus taking her and their three kids, who play with my own kids. I am watching the hubub at their house across the street, and I just want to burst into tears. It is a loss. It is breaking my heart. She was so good to me through everything with my dad. She was a shoulder to cry on, and a true dear heart.
I'm sad tonight.
Jen
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My mom passed away
in GRIEF
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you have my prayers.
Jen