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  1. Hi Leslie, I can totally relate. I was working a job while my husband was sick and they were wonderful. But things were just different after he died. The job just working for me anymore and I resigned. I went back to Nordstrom on the sales floor. It is just a transitional move until I can decide what I want to do and get it together again. The big thing for me right now is what I have been through has completely changed me. My goals a year and a half ago have changed and I haven't figured out what they are at the moment. So I have been reinventing myself so to speak. Hopefully I will like the results. Just take time and don't rush it and don't let anyone rush you.
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    Ups and Downs

    Teri, I can so relate to what you are saying. I went to a lung cancer walk and rally through Lungevity this weekend. I definitely want to go again, but next year I hope to be able to go with a group. I was by myself and I would have really liked the support of family and friends. I was very depressed while I was doing the walk I think because I didn't have any other support with me. I haven't been able to shake the mood, especially with the holiday coming up so hopefully after Thursday things will be better. Connie Rausch
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    It is over

    Please accept my deepest condolences. We will be here when you need us. Anytime.
  4. I am having a pretty tough time with the holiday as well. Tougher than I thought I would. I am feeling some anxiety with the holiday and I am concerned about a few other things as well. So I think it is even more heightened. The hardest part is I don't have family nearby. In a way that is alright. They want to help but they add to my anxiety and they also agitate me as they tend to mother me and I feel smothered. I have met several people that have invited me over for the holiday so I do have lots of options for Thursday. Personally I am looking forward to the holidays being over with. This is the first year without my husband. January 22 will be the first anniversary of his death. Pretty hard to imagine. Everyone says it gets easier. But I don't know.
  5. Hi Donna, I am sure you have heard of the different stages of grieving and they are not in any particular order. When I was preparing for my husbands funeral everyone was saying how well I was doing but I was really doing what had to be done and going through the motions. After everyone left I was all alone and I was able to process what had happened. Then it hit and it hit hard. I had a lot of anger, I didn't want to talk to certain people. I would only allow a select few in, which I still need to shield myself from. You will have a lot of confusion and this is quite normal. My counselor said he would be worried about me if I didn't feel this way. It is tough but you will be able to get through it and we are here to help. Sincerely, Connie Rausch
  6. Debi, I don't think you had a long post at all. I totally understand everything you were saying. I found myself writing almost exactly the same words in my journal. I too am trying to find my own passion, and my ownself without my husband here with me. It takes time, don't let anyone rush you. You will have some setbacks but take your time. Surround yourself with positive people. When you are ready and you need a buddy to become an advocate for lung cancer let me know. Sincerely, Connie Rausch
  7. Hi Pam, That is wonderful. Welcome to the site.
  8. Hi Sally and welcome. My husband had the squamous cell also. He was very limited to foods that agreed with him and tasted good. We were never told anything about avoiding sugar. But if it tastes good and you are tolerating it then enjoy. You are lucky to have your family. Don't be afraid to let them help you.
  9. Welcome to the site. I am sorry to hear about your mother. But I think you find this site to be very helpful. There is a wealth of information and support. Sincerely, Connie Rausch
  10. Hello, I just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Connie and I live in South Elgin, Illinois. My husband was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma April 24, 2006, and died this year January 22. When he was diagnosed a mass was located on top of his right lung, which was the Squamous Cell. We never found the primary source. I have been exposed to other cancers as my mother died from breast cancer and my stepmother from bone cancer, but I knew nothing about lung cancer. I learned a lot very quickly. It is a long story how I came to join the LCSC forum but basically I want to get involved, and try to make a difference, reaching out, educating, and making a larger awareness for lung cancer. I am looking forward to speaking with some of you in the future. Connie Rausch
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