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  1. Oh Nick...this made me cry!!! I CANNOT read that book without losing it. When one of our kids have wanted to hear it, I've had to get my husband to read it. I'm still lucky enough to have my Mama, but this is one book that touches me so deeply both as a mother and as a daughter...that I just can't read it unless I have a long time to devote to bawling my eyes out. (((((HUG))))) Linda
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    Sandra L.

    It's truly beautiful here...I would encourage anyone to visit. All of Vancouver Island is recommended. I live in Parksville, about 2 hours north of Sandra's home. It's my home and I couldn't live anywhere else!
  3. Auntie Aggie went to heaven, to be with her Mom, Dad, and many brothers, sisters, and loved ones on December 23rd at 4:20 am. She was VERY ready, and dismayed every time she woke up, for weeks on end. She had an amazing sense of humour, and was a wonderful woman, who gave my Mom so much support during my Mom's own diagnosis. The irony of Aggie's stage 4 diagnosis after my Mom's stage 1, is a lot to bear. Throughout this holiday season, my Mom and I have envisioned her sitting down to an amazing Christmas celebration with the family members she has missed so much. All of them free from pain and anguish, and together at last! It's a blessing in a way, because we could think of her there..and happy...instead of laying in her hospice bed, just waiting... We will miss you Aggie, but I'm so glad that you are in the comfort of the arms of so many who love you! All my love, I feel you here with us, Linda
  4. So sad. He was so young. What a beautiful man. http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadi ... JXYmUMmpEQ
  5. Prayers from the deepest part of my heart for you Sandra!!!! My goodness, I HATE this! Sandra was one of the very first people who welcomed me when I came here. We actually only live about 2 hours apart, she is in Victoria and I'm in Parksville. We almost managed to meet last summer, but missed eachother I'm not here much because at the moment we are very much enjoying time with NED....but my heart is here, and I do check in now and then. I just feel so terrible. I have this strange sense of guilt..that Mom is doing so well at the moment. I know that Sandra wouldn't want me to feel this way, but it is what it is. I'm sending LOVE, and my deepest prayers, for comfort, for healing and for peace. With all my heart, Linda
  6. Giant prayers being sent! For Mitch's speedy recovery, emotionally and physically, and also for karma/justice for the scumbag who did this to a completely innocent stranger!!!! SO ANGRY!!!!
  7. Hmm...I'm by NO means an expert, but my Mom had another CT a few weeks ago and the results did mention that "No destructive bone lesion is seen", so I would think that it picks up something at least?? Anybody else? (((hug))) Linda
  8. WOW! I'm SO glad you're OK! And also that you have such a great sense of humor But my goodness....the chemo taking the finish off a watch...that right there is a VERY serious tribute to anyone who has ever had chemo, and their bravery. It creates a very clear picture of the guts/balls/mojo it takes to have chemo! You GO girl! Your story made me laugh and blew my mind at the same time! xoxox Linda
  9. This is such a painful topic. My sister feels very much the same way you do...and she's angry too, and also disgusted by the smell... I can't be angry at my Mom, because I'm still smoking too. I can tell you though...I'm VERY angry at myself! I don't think there's a right or wrong answer here. But I do think we're all better served by love than anger. (((((BIG HUGS))))) Linda
  10. I LOVE the new-ish commercial for the discovery channel, where all the discovery channel stars sing parts of the boom-dee-ada song! It made me cry the first time I was it! Can't think of two more...but I'll try! LOL! {Edited to add} Ooh, ooh,...just thought of another one! The pampers commercial...which is nothing but shots of sleeping babies, and someone is singing "Silent Night" in the background. Makes my womb ache for more babes.... (((hug))) Linda
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    power!

    WooHoo! Here's to being warm! And able to take a shower...LOL! I'm SO glad that you've got your power back! I've been worrying about you! (((hug))) Linda
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    ice storm

    Oh, Christine! Prayers for you, and everyone enduring this storm. Stay safe, and warm! xoxoxo Linda I remember the ice storm we had in the east too Sandra, horrible! I think it was 1997.
  13. Sandra, that's wonderful! I can't imagine life without our doggies! We've got two mutts, and there's never a dull moment! Congratulations on your new baby! LOL! xoxoxo Linda
  14. Wow! Donna...CONGRATULATIONS!!! What an amazing thing! I hope my Mama can join you there!!! xoxoxo
  15. I do. I think that they are doing a decent job of respecting reality. BUT they're moving pretty fast, and she looks pretty spectacular for someone going through this. I guess that's to be expected from a soap! Overall, I think they're doing an OK job.
  16. True enough Bruce....it's fun to have someone to "spar" with... You're a much braver man than me....-40, just sounds unbearable! Although, hopefully you can tell by me new avatar, I'm clearly not a man.. Hope the sun is shining for all of you today It's actually shining here at the moment too, Bruce! xoxoxo Linda
  17. A gorgeous rainbow making crystal decoration. Two large swarovski type crystals, with a little pewter frog in between Hubby gave it to me for Christmas a few years ago....love it. I collect frogs Linda
  18. Thanks guys And as for YOU Bruce .......I live on the Island too (in Parksville)! That was September 27th...a GORGEOUS day! I will give you full permission to make fun of me too, though. Reason being, it's about to start raining any day, and not stop until sometime in April...with a little snow and ice thrown in for good measure. Winter blahs are about to kick in! Lucky that this is paradise, and the blahs can be overcome! A little jab for you ....I checked out Environment Canada...noticed it's 13 below for you today, while we are sitting at a not too horrible 10 above. Mwaaahhhaaahahahahaaa!!!! xoxoxo Linda
  19. This is my Mommy and me at my best friend's wedding in September I got to be a bridesmaid for the first time (married over 12 years myself!) and Mom was so proud! Now you guys can see who you're talking to! xoxo Linda
  20. Happy Birthday Patti!!!! I hope you're having a wonderful day, surrounded with warmth, and love! May you find complete relief from your pain... xoxoxo Linda
  21. My prayers for you, Sandra... I'm so sorry for everything you are going through right now. Prayers for strength, prayers for better than expected news, and prayers for you to not feel so alone. xoxoxo Linda
  22. Thanks Sandra, I'm so happy about my Mummy I don't think Aggie has had a referral to the clinic yet, but I'm sure she will very soon. She lives in Langley, so would be going to the Vancouver one. She's coming over on Sunday for TG dinner and a visit, so I'm going to share/encourage at that time! I think she will be willing to do what the doctors tell her to. She's been after Mom to follow the protocol since day one last March. The smoking thing is awful! When you told me to see my doc about an x-ray...it made my stomach do an absolute flip/flop/heave!!! That scares me sooo much! It sent me into immediate denial type thinking! "I'm only 30"...you know the drill! Maybe I should go and see him (my doctor), my Dad died of a massive heart attack at 44, and now this with my Mom and Aunt. I'm a smoker, and also very overweight...so I'm feeling very....how to put this into words that don't offend anyone....nervous. Why is it so hard to make the changes we need to make, even when the universe is giving you very clear signs?? I don't want to make this post about me at ALL...but it is really hard not to think of myself because I'm so high risk...I feel very stupid.
  23. Hi everybody I wasn't sure if I should post in here, or in test time/updates. I decided on here, because I don't have a test result to share, really.. I too have a good news/bad news situation. THE GOOD NEWS!! Mom is finished her radiation (finished at the end of September). She did have some pretty severe pain in her chest/esophagus for several weeks. She was only able to eat soft, mushy, white things...drove her NUTS! All she wanted was REAL food! She lost four pounds. BUT now, she is feeling FANTASTIC! She says she feels better than she has in a year or more She is eating like a horse, and loving every second of it! She goes back to Victoria in November for a scan to find out how well the radiation has worked. All in all, we are ecstatic, and loving every minute! THE BAD NEWS- Yesterday Mom got a call from her closest sister. The one who has been coming over to help through all of this. She also hasn't felt well, and has been having some testing done. They finally decided to do a chest/abdomen CT because of some pain she's been having in her rib area. Well the results are in. She has a 4.7x5.5 tumor in HER lower right lung, AND enlarged lymph nodes.The CT report suspects something called Bronchogenic Carcinoma? There are also nodules throughout the entire right lung which may or may not represent metastatic disease.....God help us...she is taking it much worse than Mom ever did, but this is just unbelievable to me that two sisters can both get LC at the same time. It looks as though Aggie's cancer has probably been there longer than Mom's, and it, to me, sounds much worse. It also terrifies me, for my own future. I REALLY need to stop smoking... Overall, I am thrilled for my own family and my Mama, but also bewildered and worried about my whole (maternal side) family, and how they are going to deal with this new turn of events. Love and prayers for everyone, xoxoxo Linda
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