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Debi, So sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you and know that Alan is in a better place. Prayers and Hugs, Tammy

So sorry to hear this. Prayers and hugs being sent.

Lots of prayers being sent for Rich to make a quick recovery!

Well after 6 long years of battling cancer, my dad passed away yesterday afternoon. Unbelievably, it was shortly after receiving a chemo treatment. He had just seen his doctor and everything seemed ok. They gave him his treatment and he went home with my mom. A little while later he was sitting at the kitchen table about to eat and my mom turned around and he was slumped over. I am so thankful that it was not long and drawn out and he was not in pain. His greatest fear was dying in a hospital or from a heart attack. IF there is anyting that is helping me get through this, it is that. The sad part is that my brother was coming from New York this weekend with his kids so that we could have a Father's Day with all of us together. Needless to say, my brother is feeling quite angry right now. For me, this is just surreal. There were so many times that we thought he wouldn't make it. I never thought he would meet my daughter and she is almost 2. One of the hardest things was telling my six year old son this morning. He is handling it well as I knew he would. Kids are so resilient. We will be traveling back to New York for his funeral and burial. I want to thank everyone here for all of their love and support over the last four years. I will try to check in when I can.

So, so glad to hear the great news!!!

What a beautiful tribute to such a caring and funny woman. I will miss her.

So happy for you!!!

So glad to hear the good news!

Dana, I am so happy for you! What a wonderful gift and I am sure your mom had something to do with it Tammy

So sad to hear this news. I've missed Cindi since she stopped posting. She always made me smile and had such wonderful things to say. I too, hope she was not alone at the end. Peace, love and prayers for her family. Tammy

I am so sorry for your loss. Please give those boys a great big hug. She had a wonderful spirit that I am sure will live on in her children. Love, peace and prayers to your family. Tammy

Sue....... Please know that I am sending hugs and prayers your way. I'm so sorry you are hurting but glad you are leaning on those warm memories.... Tammy

Oh Julia....I am so so sorry to hear this news. I am at a loss for words but know through his posts that he truly loved you and had such an amazing attitude despite all he was going through. Thoughts, prayers and hugs for you and all of Aaron's family and friends. Tammy

Congratulations and Welcome to little Sophia! Can't wait to see pics!

Yeah Fred!!! Have a couple of drinks for me. Husband working late and someone has to be sober for the kids

Jamie what terrific news!!

Derek, So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs for you and your family. Tammy

Hi Everyone!! Just got sober enough to post Well, it was an incredible game and an incredible memory. I feel so blessed to be able to have it. We had a great time watching the game together and eating! Dad hasn't stopped watching ESPN and we sent him home with a copy of the game. When the Giants scored that last touchdown I knew all of your good wishes and thoughts were at work! There was a little magic sprinkled into that win! Here's a link to some pics! Just click on "View Slideshow" http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=5q8 ... 1&y=mhoh9f

Well, its Super Bowl Sunday and our Giants are there. This is going to be another day of creating a wonderful memory with my dad and family whether we win or lose. The New York Giants have always been the common thread in our family. I could go on and on about the crazy things we have done as Giants fans, some of them have even gotten us published in a book called "Those Crazy Giant Fans". Some of the best times I've had with my dad have been at games and watching games. In fact, it was tapes of old games that got him through most of his surgeries and treatments for cancer. After his surgery for the laryngectomy he gave the staff New York Giant band-aids. I wrote to the team after that and they invited us to come to training camp that summer. We got to eat lunch with the team. It was another great New York Giant memory to share with my dad. Two weeks ago during my dad's rough trip to NY, we were at my brother's watching the Giants beat the Packers. I sat right next to my dad and couldn't believe how this man just perked right up and smiled so much at the end. That morning you could've knocked him over with a feather but that night after they won, he looked like he had some of his color back. So, here we are today and my family is coming over to watch the Super Bowl. I look at this day as such a gift. Whether its the last Super Bowl I watch with my dad, whether the Giants win or lose. I am going to soak in the moment and thank God that he is here today! Go Giants!!

I'm sorry Kelly. As you know, I'm kind of feeling the same way today. All of the cancer loss around me lately is just so, so sad. You are still grieving for your mom and as a mom, feel for the boys as well as the loss of your friend. Sending hugs and prayers your way. It sounds like you made some great choices in dealing with the kids in class though. You sound like such a wonderful teacher. Tammy

Sorry to hear about your mom. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

I don't have any sisters but I have 3 very close friends that I met when I was in college. I consider them my sisters. A little over a year ago, my sister Carol's mom was diagnosed with lung cancer. She had survived breast cancer many, many years ago. I was the first one Carol called because she knew I had become an expert in an the area we call lung cancer. We have helped each other through the ups and downs of this horrible disease since that time.......test results, waiting for test results, finding out about the side effects of Tarceva, chemo, etc....having to have hospice come in for her mom, having to help her mom plan her funeral and then this week letting her mom know it was ok to go. Her mom leaves behind 3 children with 6 grandbabies all under the age of 4. I am so sad right now. I am sad for them and I am sad for myself. I know that this will be my reality with my dad someday and its hard to watch her go through it and help her while trying not to think that this is what I will be going through probably sooner rather than later. This just sucks!! Well, I'm going to go take a hot shower and have a good cry while Erin is still napping. Thanks for listening. Please remember Carol, her beautiful mother, Mary and her family in your prayers. Tammy

Thanks Guys! That Dr. West is pretty funny Tammy

Hi All, Dad is planning a small trip from Virginia to NY next weekend. They made flight plans and now are nervous about flying with the lung cancer and cough. Has anyone had a bad experience with this or know of anything we should be aware of? Any thoughts would be appreciated! Tammy

Wow! Go Connie!!