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It's not crazy--many of us have written to Oprah several times. Back with Peter jennings, again with Dana Reeeve. And both times when they were diagnosed and again when they died. I personally found myself a little angry with her. she had Dana Reeve on after Christopher Reeve died, and then I never saw another show after Dana's diagnosis or death. I wrote to Oprah and she didn't call me back And I write such nice letters too But go ahead Randy--give it your best shot gail

So very sorry--hugs annd prayers gail

More hugs and prayers to you all. Please do not be afraid to show your children your feelings. I am a daughter. I would want to help and share the pain. hugs again gail

I had BAC, which (I believe) is a form of NSCLC. My nodule was surgically removed, and while I was on the table they did a path. When it came back malignant, they removed the entire lobe. When I woke up from surgery they knew iit was BAC. Did they biopsy more then one nodule? BAC can be "multi follicular", so there is always the possiblity of more than one malignant nodule. Sorry for all that is happening. gail

So very glad to hear you are heading West. You will be so glad you went. I don't see that you need to worry about butting in. I know I wouldn't care if my sisters asked questions. find a computer out west annd let us know gail

Thank you for the update-and yes, marginally better is good--and one day at a time works too--for all of us. Yes, you have my thoughts and prayers gail

Great picture and great news!!! gail

This is late, but lots of love and prayers for you, Lucie, and your family. gail

Lots and lots of prayers gail

Prayers, strength, courage, love, and hugs gail

SUMMER CLASSES FOR MEN AT THE LEARNING CENTER FOR ADULTS REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY Monday, August 28, 2006 NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM. Class 1 How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays --- Step by Step, with Slide Presentation. Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM. Class 2 The Toilet Paper Roll --- Does It Change Itself? Round Table Discussion. Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 for 2 hours. Class 3 Is It Possible To Urinate Using The Technique Of Lifting The Seat and Avoiding The Floor, Walls and Nearby Bathtub? --- Group Practice. Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 PM for 2 hours. Class 4 Fundamental Differences Between The Laundry Hamper and The Floor --- Pictures and Explanatory Graphics. Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks. Class 5 After Dinner Dishes --- Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Kitchen Sink? Examples on Video. Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM Class 6 Loss Of Identity --- Losing The Remote To Your Significant Other. Help Line Support and Support Groups. Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM Class 7 Learning How To Find Things --- Starting With Looking In The Right Places And Not Turning The House Upside Down While Screaming. Open Forum. Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours. Class 8 Health Watch --- Bringing Her Flowers Is Not Harmful To Your Health. Graphics and Audio Tapes. Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours. Class 9 Real Men Ask For Directions When Lost --- Real Life Testimonials. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined. Class 10 Is It Genetically Impossible To Sit Quietly While She Parallel Parks? Driving Simulations. 4 weeks, Saturday's noon, 2 hours. Class 11 Learning to Live --- Basic Differences Between Mother and Wife. Online Classes and role-playing. Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, location to be determined Class 12 How to be the Ideal Shopping Companion Relaxation Exercises, Meditation and Breathing Techniques. Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM. Class 13 How to Fight Cerebral Atrophy --- Remembering Birthdays, Anniversaries and Other Important Dates and Calling When You're Going To Be Late. Cerebral Shock Therapy Sessions and Full Lobotomies Offered. Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours. Class 14 The Stove/Oven --- What It Is and How It Is Used. Live Demonstration. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, location to be determined. Upon completion of any of the above courses, diplomas will be issuedto the survivors.

I'm joining Randy in the Happy Dance!!! Enjoy your weekend. gail

Did you note that everyone, including me, invites you to WHINE AWAY !!! This is the place to be. Where else? Hugs to you gail

I don't have any answers for you, but just wanted to say I've been thinking about you and wondering how life was. I believe we are both Gail's and both teach third grade! I had kids for the first time today and thought about you. hugs gail

Glad you found us. And sorry you needed to. Keep reading the posts and let us know how you are doing. gail PS My only suggestion--if your boys are school aged, let the teachers know what is happening. I have been teaching a very long time and I always want to be available to help my children through traumas.

Prayers to all of you. May you find some comfort with your siblings and family. gail

Went by quietly but our dear Debi has turned 50 in August!! Birthdays nowadays are wonderful things, and I wish her a happy second 50 of her life! gail

Bless you my dear You always make me feel better. And I felt better today. One of the things of learned in my cancer journey is that some people just don't even belong on my radar screen. I couldn't ignore my feelings, but had to work through them. BTW--when did you turn 50? gail

Caught 20/20 tonight and heard John Stossel's report "Stupid in America" -- of course about public education and how it is failing our children. The message boards under ABC are just filled with upset teachers and parents saying "Thank you" for exposing a bad system. and yes, I wrote a reply. 2 1/2 hours later I am still agitated and WIDE awake and it hit me. The upset reminded me of the lung cancer stigma. "Did you smoke" Feeling like I have to explain and justify my cancer, (which I didn't have to justify the breast cancer ) and after the program I felt I had to justify my profession. I couldn't figure out why I was so upset, but that is the link. My therapist would be proud. hugs to all gail

Welcome to our "little group". Keep reading and posting your thoughts and questions. I am sorry you had to return to work and leave your husband. I'm sure that was very difficult. stay with us gail

I feel your pain--my sisters are my lifeline. I have a "20 year rule" that goes like this: 20 years from now what will I be glad I did? I say this because if you want to go see your sister GO and go now. thoughts go with you gail

I keep coming back because this place works for me. I have lived with cancer for 13 years, done several support groups, and found this is the one where I get the most support. Has it been hard? Sometimes yes, for sure. We have lost many special people, but I am always find myself feeling blessed for having known them, and that is without ever laying eyes on them. I have learned so much about living here. Cancer is a nasty disease, no doubt. I spent many many days in the depths of dispair. But this is the place, I have found, where my feelings are accepted no matter what. Two things also helped me personally with my lung cancer--anti depressents and a very good therapist who specializes in women's cancers. gail

Any ideas what is high and what is normal? gail

My friend with the lymph nodes saw my oncologist who looked at her PET. A number was missing from the report. Did I see something about an SUV here? Can someone tell me what those numbers mean? Thanks gail

This is a good one snowflake!!! My cancers came in 1993, 1997, and 2001 In 1993 I was married 10 years we just celebrated 23 years In 1993 I had a 7 year old in 1st grade He has just started his junior year of COLLEGE! In 1993 I was 37 and didn't like getting old Just turned 50 !!! Birthdays are good!!! Used to worry about laundry, housework Now I just don't CARE I will add more later gail