Nick C

Caren, I know, those first days are so tough. Hang in there.

I am so sorry. I am sure you will miss him. We'll be here.

Not going to sugar coat this one, the parents are incompetent...the boy would be better off if he had been raised by a pack of wild dogs. This in my mind is equivaelent to child abuse and the kid should be taken away and given the treatments. If you starved your child, they would take him away...this is 99% equal to withholding food.

For 5 months I sat unable to do the "liquidating". To this day there are things I have not done on this front which I need to do, and it's 2 1/2 years later. Do what you can...tomorrow is another day. And cut yourself as much slack as you need.

I'm sorry there is still an illness, but I am so pleased when anyone here can post it isn't cancer. That's wonderful.

Mother's Day was originally created by a woman who was grieving the loss of her mom...so yesterday was still our day to love and cherish our mothers. But I totally know how that first mothers day is.

Gary, I am so sorry.

Keri went back to work before I could. I "dreamt" that I heard the door downstairs and then someone come upstairs I said "forget something?" thinking it was Keri. I openned my eyes and there was mom at the corner of the bed. I sat up and leaned forward onto my hands and she took my face in her hands and smiled... and then I woke up ...but I woke up with that feeling like she was downstairs in the house...to the point where I actually got up and looked for her. I grew up a Star Wars fan and always thought those I loved would come back to me blue and sparkly like Obi Wan Kenobi, and we'd chat about the force... Well, it wasn't like that, but it was REALLY real. My grandmother had the same experience with my grandpa Bob... Have faith, you will have a moment where you KNOW she's there.

I'm so sorry. Many here feel as you do.

Isn't it wild? How can I be blissfully thankful to have had my mom for the time I did and feel like everything is fine, and in the next moment question how do I do all of this without her...2 1/2 years later, I still have these moments. And I wonder how do all these emotions exist? There is no roadmap...and also, for our part anyway, there is no expectation...feel how you feel, and feel free to tell us about it, we get it.

Welcome "home". Hope the anniversary brings some wonderful memories, and of course we understand these days can be hard.

Sounds very hopeful.

Not a message I wanted to see. I hope same as you. I'll be praying.

Yeah, they don't stay quiet for long.

for ourr foundation. And I just don't have it. Last year's letter flew from my fingers and it was received very well. This year I am struggling. But I need to do this, I need to keep fighting to raise funds to fight this disease. Any ideas? About the foundation: We raise dollars and than funnel them to research in the areas of prevention detection and cure of Lung Cancer. 100% goes to research, admin costs are covered by the directors of the foundation.

I think a change is warranted. And the one you've chosen sounds like it is a solid choice. I know it is hard. It is a huge sacrifice on your part. But you know it is the right thing. I really hope it works out.

Oh my. This is just the most tragic thing I could read. I am SO SO SO sorry. The only thing I can do is pray for your daughter and your family. I am so heartbroken for you.

Sticking his tongue out HEHEHE!!! Awesome Congrats!

That's a great shot

I am so sorry. I am sad for this and for you...but she did win, didn't she ?

great shots

The hospice thing can be framed as "let's get this detail done now, and then we'll call them when we need to, but at least the paper work will be done." Hang in there. we're here to support you and we understand.

I hope your day was OK...I don't think I ever realized Brad's age. So young

I am so sorry. I'm very sad to hear this.