[Hi I am Kim, Im new here]

Hi Kim. Welcome aboard. Stay with us and we will get through this together. We will laugh with you or cry with you, whatever you need. You are among a group of people that cares. Anything you need to know, someone here has been there...done that.

[Frank Update 10/20/05]

Glad to hear that you are still stable. All the threats we did must have kept the "FAT LADY'away from you.

[question about copay and flu shots]

Got mine yesterday at the doctors office while doing routine check-up. If I am not mistaken, my Medicare pays for it. Not sure about a co-pay for me.

[Disability & NSCLC]

I was approved the first time I applied. SS goes back till the last date you worked. There is a 6 month wait period for benifits to start. Also, if you make less then 830.00 per month then you are considered not employed. You can also make this amount after you are approved and it won't hurt your SS benifits. Your medicare starts 2 years after your benifits do so make sure you have your insurance covered somehow. Feel free to PM me if I can answer anything for you.

[Shortage of Flu Shots]

Thanks Connie. Didn't relize there was a shortage this year. I go see my doctor tomorrow and plan on asking for mine. If not then I'll ask my Onc. For those of you on Medicare, they pay for your Flu Shot and pneumonia shot if needed.

[Getting to Know You - October 18]

If it is Fall of the year I probably take a drive through the mountains or might even drive to Gatlinburg or Dollywood.

[update- prayer needed]

From looking at your signature line, it sounds like it may be something that can be fixed. Perhaps there is a reason besides cancer. At any rate I hope your mother will talk to the doctors about it. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.

[Getting to Know You - October 8]

Someone that will be there when you need them most. Some only come around when THEY need something and when you need them, they are nowhere to be found.

Here is a quote that a friend gave me some 35 years ago....

True friends are like diamonds; precious but rare.

False friends are like autumn leaves; found everywhere.

[For Kasey:]

One word......Adorable.

[Getting to Know You - October 14]

I would be comfortable. I am "just me." What you nsee today you will see tomorrow. I don't pretend to be something that I am not. Just plain ole me.

[Getting to Know You - October 13]

Mine would be that good ole Root Beer. Perhaps I might stop in and get a couple. Whatever I get I know that I will leave with a "warm feeling" inside.

Hey Cindi, could I get a scoop of ice cream on top?

[Getting to Know You - October 4]

There are several reasons I come here. First of all, I hope to be able to give back what was given to me ...Hope. Second, I come to share in your laughter and third I come for the friendship of my "extended" family. I don't post a lot but I share in your success and cry with you when you are sad.

[Getting to Know You - October 17]

Gosh what a big question. Here it would be 3 Musketeers followed by Snickers, milk duds, chocloate covered rasins and.... Well you get the picture...CHOCOLATE.

[Question about what we may expect next..]

You have got to remember that this "Roller Coaster Ride" is different for everybody. What is good for one may not be best for another. Sorry I can't directly answer your question. I do know that talking with other people, that most doctors will keep tring different treatments. Some may work while others won't. I think that it is up to the patient to decide how far to fight etc.

Hope that this helps you some. Will be keeping each of you in my prayers.

[Happy Birthday, Rich 'Dadstimeon']

Happy Birthday Rich. Wishing you many, many more.

Thanks for taking the time to post all the links for the people that don't have time to search for the info. Your time is valuable.

God Bless You,

[Angie Daughter of Bill]

I dropped her an e-mail last week but have not heard from her. hope all is well with her.

[An Update about "ME"...]

Gosh Sharyn. You look way to young for this. Anyway .....Congragulations Grandma.

[On posts being moved ...one person's thoughts]

I agree with Ry. Those "fun" posts were very helpful to me. It was very depressing at the time.

I also agree wit Tina and Ry. I really enjoyed the post. We all need to take a break from "cancer discussion" and laugh together at times. Please continue with the "Getting To Know You Posts.

[New Primary VS Mets]

Glad to hear the good news Fay. While not great news, it certinaly is good news. Keeping you in my thoughts.

[Getting to Know You - September 26]

I am the type of person that don't have a "wish list." If someone wants to get me something , then it can be a surprise. For the most part, a meal is fine with me. Homecooked is good but a nice restraunt is fine also.

[The Mind of A Man Explained :0) (R)]

OK Debi. You are asking for it now. How dare you talk about me like that.

[Pillsbury Doughboy]

Frank, did you make that up? That is so funny.

Frank may be smart enough to sell a little ole lady a "good" automobile but not smart enough to make something like this up. I bet he sold Hungry Jack's auto to Betty Crocker.

Good one Frank.

[Need to borrow Kasey's Pass]

Enjoy the time Frank. You deserve every minute of it.

[Gratitude]

Pedro was driving down the street in a sweat because he had an important meeting and couldn't find a parking place.

Looking up toward heaven, he said "Lord, take pity on me. If you find me a parking place I will go to Mass every Sunday, for the rest of my life, plus promise to give up womenizing and drinking tequila."

Miraculously, a parking place instantly appeared.

Pedro looked up again and said,..."Never mind. I found one!"

[Dean Carl crossed the rainbow bridge]

We have lost a "special friend" today. Dean was an inspiration to many on this journey. I am sure that he is in a place where he can once again enjoy those birds that he loved so much.