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Prayers for a clean scan... XOXOX MaryAnn

Val, I am so sorry.... Prayers... XXOXOXOXOXX MaryAnn

Peggy, Short of breath is no fun, especially in this heat! I hope he rests easier in the hospital, and can start to breathe better. Keep us posted. XOXOXOX MaryAnn

Happy Birthday, Dean!! XOXOX MaryAnn

Carleen and Keith, I am delighted to hear your good news. Stable is a good thing. Enjoy each other, and every single day. I'm so very glad you're back. XOXOXOX Love and prayers, MaryAnn

Sorry to hear. Prayers for all of you, and us... XOXOX MaryAnn

Kurt, Thanks for letting us know. Give Beth gentle hugs, I hope they can get the breathing and clot straightened out, so she can get the gallbladder dealt with and find some relief from the pain. Bless you both! Prayers, XOXOXOX MaryAnn

Welcome, Fred! I'm glad to see you here, and want to mention how lucky we are to have Kasey participate here -- she is truly a gift. I enjoyed meeting you both, and I am very happy for you... XOXOXOX MaryAnn

Pam, I am sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and Ruby's family. XOXOX MaryAnn

Whoa, Dean, sorry to hear. That sucks. Hope the pain vanishes and you heal up quick. Prayers for you and Gaye. You are very lucky to have her around, kiddo!. XOXOXOXOX MaryAnn

Thanks, Ry. I'll keep Cathy in my prayers. XOXOXOX MaryAnn

Happy Anniversary Don and Lucie!!!!! XOXOXOXOX MaryAnn

Art, My heart goes out to you for doing what you feel you should, even at too great a cost to yourself. Her tears aside, you can only do what you can do for one human being. She has to understand you are not superman, and you need some help. Do what you can to get others involved , people from the community, hospice, from church, from ACS.... There are good hearted people willing to spell you so it doesn't become more than you can handle too. Prayers for your friend, and prayers for you too. You are a compassionate man whose heart is in the right place. XOXOXOX MaryAnn

Great news! I am very happy to hear it... XOXOX MaryAnn

Beth, Forever sounds good to me.... XOXOXOX MaryAnn

Nancy, I am so very sorry.... XOXOX MaryAnn

If you're shopping, you're feeling better!! Glad to hear it. XOXOXOX MaryAnn

Prayers and hugs! XOXOXOX MaryAnn

Kathi, Prayers, and a safe trip. XOXOXOX MaryAnn

Welcome! Remember, the statistics are based on old studies with older technology. They had about written me completely off,IIIa, tumor 9 x 13 x 4.5 cm until I found a surgeon who said, "I think I can help". After chemo and radiation,they pulled a 13 pound tumor out of my chest cavity; I lost one lobe of left lung, one collarbone and 5 ribs. I am still here. 5 years later. Try to explain to them this is a new normal. You have less energy and stamina now, although you may find as time passes you get sick less and feel better more. Your worldview will never be the same. Last night while getting the mail I saw a rose in bloom the most wonderful shade of salmon, and I remarked how lovely it was. My ten year old told me to quit acting stupid over a flower and come on, let's go. What a difference perspective makes. Hugs and prayers, MaryAnn XOXOXOX

Wow! Way to go, Becky. Thank you for your powerful messages, which are so strong and hopeful. There's nothing between you and 4000 now... lol... XOXOX MaryAnn

Great news! I am very happy for you both. Hugs, XOXOXOX MaryAnn

Welcome! I am glad you found us. I had similar treatment, Cisplatin and VP16, with simultaneous radiation. I'm still here.... Where there is life there is hope. XOXOXOXOX MaryAnn

Karen, God grant you the strength to do what you need to do. I hope David doesn't play the trumpet too loud and scare all the fish, or Tbone and bobmc and Earl won't catch any! Remember, we love you. Having a small child to look after is a real blessing in and of itself. Prayers, XOXOXOX MaryAnn

I am so very much saddened by this news. A toast! to the life of David Chapman, a brave and gentle warrior... and a friend to so many, beloved husband, father, brother, and son. He will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to Karen, Faith, and Becky, and the rest of the family... May God grant you strength through the coming days... You are all in my prayers. XOXOXOXOX MaryAnn