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Good Work Rochelle: I tried 3 times to make a contribution but somehow the network is down. Please let me know when I can contribute........wendyr

Hi Donna: I agree, the simple things sometimes have the most impact. Enjoy your visit and best wishes for your mother. God Bless wendyr

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I want to share Maurice's perspective on hurricanes. He was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale and knows a little bit about them. When a hurricane is bearing down on us he always tells me to go to the liquor store and buy bourbon. Category 1 Hurricane: it's going to be a 1 bottle blow, but buy one bottle for the blow and one for the clean up. Category 2 Hurricane: a 2 bottle blow plus one for the clean up Category 3 Hurricane: a 3 bottle blow plus 2 for the clean up. Category 4 Hurricane: a 4 bottle blow but none for the clean up as we will not be drinking here on the beach. Time to get outta here and drink the bourbon in Atlanta. wendyr

Not real sure on this but didn't Kasey have a pancoast tumor wendyr

If Mum is up for it, then go for it. Maurice & I have flown 3 times in the last 11 weeks and he's stage 3A. All flights were about 3 hours & he did just fine. Enjoy your holiday. wendyr

Lily is right, there are people who would complain of hunger with a loaf of bread under each arm. wendyr

Vent away Trish, we're here to listen. Keep the focus on your sister, her family & yourself & you'll be just fine. God Bless wendyr

Stable is great. Congratulations to Mom and you. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr

Randy, if I forget, will you bump it again on the 27th. I really want to watch it. Thanks wendyr

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Hello Peachy: you have received a lot of very good advice and there is nothing further that I can add other than to tell you to weigh your options carefully. Please continue to post and let us know how you're doing and how we can help you. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr

Not real sure on this but I think it was Liz13 that had the fungal infection. wendyr

Welcome Jennifer: you have found the right place for info and support, and we have many members in Canada. Please continue to post and let us know how we can help you. Enjoy your vacation, we look forward to 'talking' to you when you return. wendyr

(((Tom & Macrina))) There are no words to take away your pain, just so very, very sorry for you loss. May God be with you during this difficult time wendyr

very, very funny. LOved it and needed it. Thanks wendyr

Trish I am so sorry to learn of your sister's bc. When all is said and done that, and the treatment, is the most important thing. You are obviously a tremendous support for her, and rightly so as she is your sister. Your father has decided to live his life on his terms and unfortunately there is nothing you can do about it. All the fighting in the world is not going to change his point of view. Sounds harsh, I know, but it is what it is. I learned many years ago that I cannot change people. I can only control my reaction to them. Sometimes easier said than done but with practice, and time, you will learn to control your reactions. Sometimes we get caught up in our expectations of people and when they let us down we're devastated. Please do not let this happen to you. Try to focus entirely on your sister as she is the one in need. In time your father may come around, or he may not, only time will tell. You, in the meantime, are taking the high road and everything will eventually work itself out one way or another. Please continue to post and let us know how we can help you. Good Luck & God Bless..........wendyr

Maurice underwent surgery for colon cancer 14 years ago. At one point during his recuperation he felt well enough to putter around outside for a little while. He came in to use the bathroom & called me in, all in a panic. There were bright red blood drops on the rim of the toilet. We both flew into a panic. Called our primary, who insisted we come immediately and left a message for the surgeon. While getting ready to go see the primary I noticed fresh blood on his clean shirt. Upon inspection we found he had a small cut on one of his fingers that was still bleeding. He had cut himself outside and the blood had dripped onto the toilet. Talk about feeling silly.......... It's hard not to associate things with cancer, any cancer as that is always the first impulse, but as we all know, we get colds, cut ourselves, sprain muscles and yes, get sunburn just like 'normal people' wendyr

Fantastic news Trish. Congratulations and best wishes for many more to come. wendyr

Shannygirl: I just wanted to add that my mother's hospice nurse told me that a very large percentage of her patients passed very peacefully and that it was not uncommom for them to smile with their last breath. I hope all the info you've received brings you some comfort. God Bless...........wendyr

That was touching and uplifting. Thanks for posting wendyr