[Balancing Act]

Hi O.K.DEBI,

You and I started this life changing journey about the same time.I too have the same fears and I do more like Dean Carl does.

There really is truth in the statement mind over matter.However it doesn't just appear.You must (and can) train your mind thoughts.The best way as Dean says (he has tremendous wisdom)is concentration!!!

I don't post alot because I don't type well (too much time),I'm also basically computer illiterate.But I read the boards alot.Like you I also have a lot of other interests.

Debi you are going to have to find the balance yourself.Mabe more time concentrating on nice things and less time on bad things.

I have had to do this not only living with cancer,but I had to learn to control to survive Viet Nam and other bad experiances in life.

You can do it too.I know this from reading your posts.

PS.When you first started posting it was fun reading your posts because there was a nice hunor in them.Please don't lose the humor in things.

If I can help in any way contact me.I know many others feel the same way.

FRANK.

[bobmc, back in town, & in the hospital;]

Bob.Sorry for the shortcomings but glad your home o.k.Hope you won't be laid up too long.Golf is just around the corner here in Western Pa.I know your ready to get at it.Get better quick

[Congrats Dean!]

Dean,this is a great idea and you will be a great moderator.I don't post much however I read often.You have been an inspiration to me since you began posting.Good job and keep it up.

[Hello, everyone.]

Hi Tricia,

I just wanted to ditto what everyone else has told you.In one month I too will be a one year survivor of this rotten disease.

I also want you to know that even though I haven't posted alot I have recieved the greatest amount of inspiration and information from the wonderful and caring people in this family.

Keep the faith and congrats on one year out and many,many more to follow.

[6 Months Post Op]

WAY TO GO OK.DEBI. MY NAMES FRANK LAMB AND AM THE GUY WHO INQUIRED OF YOU HOW YOU HANDLED FLYING?I HAVN'T VISITED MY DAUGHTER YET BUT SHE WILL BE HERE IN 10 MORE DAYS.

I'M VERY GLAD FOR YOU.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

I ALSO AM CELEBRATING 6 MONTHS SURVIVORSHIP AS OF 2 DAYS AGO.

HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAYS AND LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING YOUR FUTURE POSTS

[Another lurker out of hiding]

Hello everyone.My name is Frank.I've been reading these messages since April 03.They have been hopeful and helpful.I was diagnosed 04/29/03 with early stage NSCLC.I had left lung removed 06/30/03.Home from hospital in 5 days.Been some bad moments but I've done well all in all.Had two checkups with NED.The last checkup showed cancer lesions in lower left lung.Now waiting for treatment.Thank you all for listening.As I mentioned before this board has given me lots of information and hope.[/b]