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Cindy, Prayers are there for Greg and Denise and you. Dona

Amen! Dona

Joe, I am so sorry on the loss of your Dad. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Dona

JC, I am so sorry for your loss of Mike. Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and yours. May God give you peace. Dona

Karen, It is too soon to give up, Mom had SCLC, extensive, she went thru chemo and radiation and the tumor was gone. She was able to play golf, go shopping, enjoy her grandkids for a few months. Yes she did pass away after 9 mts, but we never gave up hope. We enjoyed each and every moment we could together. Like the others have said, each person reacts differently and hope is the mainstay of moving on with this thing. Hang in there and keep the faith. Dona

Dear Kathy, I am so sorry. You have my deepest sympathy, my heart goes out to you. Tim's wish is a grand one, may it give you peace to know he want to continue on. Dona

Becky, I am hoping and praying that all goes well for you and that you are breathing easier soon. Dona

Dear Alyse, My deepest sympathy to you and your daughter. May God give you strenght and peace in this difficult time. Dona

Cindy, That's great news!!! Glad to hear you are up and around. Dona

Linda, I don't have any stories, but I do have prayers coming to you. Dona

Kris, It seems the word "Normal" now has a different meaning. Because as we know things will never be the same. Kris, I know you did all the same things that we all did for our parents, so don't second guess yourself now. (Although I did the same exact thing at about 1 month, "what if I did this? What if we did that?") I finally resolved that there will never be answers to those questions. They will always pop up, when you hear new treatments or see something work for someone else. I have a hard time talking to Dad about his greiving also, I think he feels he still must be strong for the kids which are now 52, 48 & 44. But to him, we are still his kids and by him not saying things, he feels he is protecting us. And I being the oldest daughter, feel I have taken a more motherly role for us all. I know I can't replace what she always was, but someone needs to take care of him now. I just keep watching him so closely, listening to his every word. Being as close as you are to your mother, in time, you may even do the same. I sometimes feel, I must put my feelings aside to care for his. You sound like you are doing the same. We need to give things more time, as they keep telling us, so hang in there. I am listening. Dona

Hi Chuck, My heart goes out to you and Shelly. It is amazing how we all have so much in common. I too, like Shelly lost a wonderful mother and my Dad also lost the love of his life. She left us in July so we too are still coping. Dad is feeling lost as well. I am going to see if I can get him to come online, maybe you two could talk. Dona

Oh Susan, I feel so bad, I pray and hope that things do turn around soon for you and your Mom and Dad. If there is anything I can do, let me know. Dona

Sandy, the new hair cut looks so great on you!!! I love it. Dona

Connie, Hope everthing goes well for you, take care, we'll be thinking of you and waiting for your comeback on the "puter!!" Dona

Linda, You have my prayers, I hope all goes well for your Dad. Dona

Great to hear your good news!!! Dona

Hooray for GINA!!!!! That is terrific news!!!!! I am so happy for you You made my day! Dona

Candy, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers to find peace. Dona

I am praying for you and your Mom, I remember when my Mom was on chemo, it was a rough ride emotionally for her as well. Hang in there and try to keep positive. Dona

They've been scraping in Cleveland too!!! Too early for this. I love fall, especially Indian summer, hoping it will hit 60 today!!! Dona

Sam, That's great news "NO CANCER!!" Go Sam, now beat the fungus!! Dona

Cindy, Is that called "having a screw loose?" All kidding aside, I am glad you are in remission and I hope your surgery goes well. Dona

Judy, You sound soooo goood !!! It was nice to see a post from you. We've been thinking of you. Take care of yourself. Dona

Dearest Shelly, I don't know how to help on this, I am feeling the same as you. Just earlier this evenig, in a card shop, a man and women were buying a card for his 86 year old mother, I thought, it just ain't fair, the tears were there again, with just overhearing a conversation. I choke up with the thought of it. I don't know how much worse it can get, and how much more it will hurt. I pray what the others tell us that with time, it will get better. Hang in there, I'm with you all the way on this. Dona