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So true! Just don't show all my students who insist that spelling doesn't really matter! haha!

Your Irish strength is amazing, and I want you to know how proud of you I am. This has been such a difficult road. May eternal rest be granted onto him oh Lord, and may your perpetual light shine upon him always. God bless you!

Lori, I am so glad things went well...this has been a tough road for you, and I am glad that you will be getting peace in this situation! God bless, and good luck!

Bless your heart. I will certainly pray for you...*&( disease!

Stephanie, I am so very sorry for your news. I know it is hard to hear, but I am one of those who really believes there is a reason for all the madness! I am sorry this has to be so difficult. My mom has had a cough for months now too...they keep telling her that it is pneumonia, so when I read your post I got the chills...Urgh!!!!! I will pray for you and for your family. Can you pass the disease on to your children? Life is such a precious gift. Make each day with your mom, your husband, friends, and family a day to remember. God bless you today and always. I will pray for you.

Dee, I am so sorry to hear your news. I can't believe it was NED and then bam...what a terrible thing. I am interested to know more about this story, as it seems that my dad is getting closer and closer every day to the NED that we so pray for. God bless you and eternal rest be granted onto Claire oh Lord, and may your perpetual light shine upon her always.

Magic, You can absolutly plan on my prayers. There is so much power in them. I cannot believe it. May God watch over you, your loved ones, and your family, and may there be peace amongst this horrible disease. God grant us the peace to live each day in comfort, strength, and love.

I am so sorry to hear this. I have tears welling in my eyes as I reread what you have written...noone deserves to be a part of this horrible occurance. I want you to know that I am praying for you, and I am so sorry that this has been such a horrible ordeal. Cancer is a wave that takes everyone in its path and tumbles them all around. I pray that God grants you peace in your heart, and that your mom has peace, and renewed health.

I am so sorry to hear this. Cancer is such a devastating disease. It has a MONSTER affect on families. I always think about what it would feel like to have my husband have this...my partner for life, and I think how devastating it would be. I imagine for your step dad it has its devastation too...I am so sorry. I pray for you and for your family. Your mom is so lucky to have a dedicated child. God bless you.

Since my dad's diagnosis my sister, sister-in-law, and prior to my dad's diagnosis my brother have quit. It has been a difficult road. This is an addiction that I have never had, thank goodness, and therefore one I don't understand. However, it seems to me like for the quitter, it was their life, their best friend, and they are giving that up. I have found with the others that they needed new best friends. The focus of their life (though subconscious) is gone, and they need it replaced. I would do something special for him every day. Ask him how he feels, leave him notes, buy him inexpensive gifts, and make it a focus for a while...especially as it is so difficult. Of course, I don't know enough about this, but I can say these things have happened around here. My sister-in-law says she needed us by her side to replace the cigarette. She is pretty open about it, and that makes it easier. Plus...we all know men... we always have to read their minds anyway right!! haha! Good luck to you!

I am so sorry to hear this. May eternal rest be granted unto him oh Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon him always. Thank you for your words of encouragement, your peaceful postings, and your support. God bless you and your family.

I say more power to you, and thanks for the support...we need to hear stories like yours!

Mine too, as always!

Hi Tina, I posted in the other area! Welcome!

Karin, Welcome to the boards. I am sorry that we meet such good friends through such a terrible disease. You will get tons of support here. I can't believe all the people here and how helpful they all are. God bless you and your family. I pray for peace, miracles, and healing always!

Tom, Welcome and glad it is going well. My dad has been doing very well on chemo. He has a "weird" feeling in the pit of his stomach, but has found that the best thing he can do is to have something in his tummy most of the time. Once he woke with dry heaves, and that was it....he started having 2 or 3 pretzels in the night to ward these off and he hasn't had them since. I will certainly pray for you, and I hope you continue on the good road!!! God bless!

For the record...as I probably didn't explain very well.. Dad is doing both radiation and chemo now. He never was going to "stop" chemo for good, but not do it on the day he was supposed to. He has now had a third round, and has had 3 days of radiation on top of that. He goes back tomorrow for more radiation and in three weeks will have a fourth round of chemo...then they will decide if they will do a fifth and sixth round or if they will stop at four...it sounds like they want to do the others for good measure. He feels pretty crummy though...hopefully will start getting back on track here soon! Thanks for all of your help and support!

Rich, I am glad you are here! Is it ok to ask where you are from in South Dakota. We live in Brookings, and my dad is getting treated at Mayo...going well so far....have had good recommendations for Dr. Huber in SF...any info on him???

Welcome! This is an amazing site with so many people here to support us. I can't believe how supportive everyone is. Stay close and keep in touch!

I know nothing about this, but look forward to learning more! God bless and welcome to the boards!

I got this one on email from a friend too! What a hoot. So true, so true. My Zach threw up his cherry vitamin only days after I had my carpet cleaned! Gotta love em!!!

OK...going to think I am an idiot...what is SOB? I am going to take a stab at Swelling of the Brain?????

Welcome Karen. Cancer is a booger! That is for certain. Please know you are in our prayers and that this site is a wonderful source for support and love.

Good for you! You deserve it! Enjoy your vacation! By the way...can you have an extra margarita for me too while you are there!

Lori, Best of luck to you. I pray that God watches over you and that you have a successful biopsy. Keep positive and stay on the boards..they are full of life!