BeckyCW

Go, Gail - I think that's great! BeckyCW

Dang it, I'm late to the party! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CONNIE! BeckyCW

Peggy, my heart is breaking for you. BeckyCW

I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish there was something any of us could do to make this time less painful, but I know it's just... indescribable. I'm so sorry. BeckyCW

Fay, how exciting! I'm glad they're all doing well, and hope you can enjoy lots of special times with them! BeckyCW

I believe he's asking if we've got anyone on chemo in the South Orange Country area (So. Calif.). Anybody out there? BeckyCW

Peggy, I just heard, and I'm so heartbroken for you. I don't know what to say, except I care about you and hurt for you and I'm just so, so sorry. I will keep you in my prayers. I'm so sorry. BeckyCW

Beth, I haven't been on the boards much lately and am reading this late. But I want you to know I think of you every day and pray for you to get better and to enjoy life. I will step it up a bit, and sure hope you are finding more to smile about soon. Hugs, BeckyCW

I can't believe Francine is gone. We will miss her very much. Thank you for sharing some scenes from her last days. It does not surprise me that she died with such grace and good humor. I'm so very sorry. I just can't believe she's gone. BeckyCW

Gay, I know that message was not real easy to write, but we really appreciate you updating us. Please tell your hubby that he has given us so many gifts that will last forever, and while we'd love to read new messages from him, he's entitled to a rest! I know many of us often go back and reads his old posts again and again, and that wisdom he's shared will always be with us. I hope you have a good rest this week, and that the VA will keep Dean Carl comfortable and make sure he stays painfree always. And I hope he's home with you and the cats and birds again soon. Thinking every good thought for you both, BeckyCW P.S. That deep-dish blueberry pie is making my mouth water.

I'm so glad to see clinical trials for SCLC. Thanks for sharing this. I hope the trial has great results and is another big step towards a cure. BeckyCW

Lisa, this is GREAT! I can't wait to see it. BeckyCW

Cindi, I'm coming in late again, but wanted you to know I'm still in your cheering section, and wearing sleeves that are fine to grab anytime. The Horny Goat made me think of a gourmet snowcone I just heard about from a cousin's daughter who is working at a snow cone stand this summer: "Frog in a Blender" -- lime juice with a crushed cherry thrown in. Eeeeewwww... I'll stick with the Horny Goat! BeckyCW

Hear, hear! Congratulations! BeckyCW

Connie, congratulations on a very big day! You give so much hope and inspiration EVERY day, but... well, THIS is really incredible. Thank you for all the encouragement and support you give to so many - including me! BeckyCW

It was indeed a pleasure (a bittersweet one) to burn that candle for Cathy. She was a bright light here, and is greatly missed. BeckyCW

Ditto... Beth, I'm thinkin' about cha. BeckyCW

My heart is breaking for Rachel and her husband and you. I hope this is another case of the doctors being far wrong (I know the doctors hope so, too!), and that Rachel will be more proof that miracles happen all the time. This is a very frightening time, and I pray you all will have strength, peace, and wisdom -- and lots more time to love each other and have fun together. BeckyCW

Nancy, I just wanted to let you know that I'm praying for you and your grandson. Your story DOES sound a lot like Job's, and I'm so sorry you're having all these challenges. (sounds like such a weak word for it...) I hope you check this out and find out where the pain is coming from, and that it can be easily made to GO AWAY. BeckyCW

Peggy, I'm glad you're all doing better, and also glad to hear you surprised yourself with your own strong will -- giving Don what for! I'll keep you, Don and Mike in my prayers and hope for no more scary or painful episodes. BeckyCW

LOL! I didn't type fast enough! That's okay, now I get Maryanne, and that's great, too. Maryanne, I love how supportive and kind you are to everyone here. Your strength and faith and deep caring for each person here comes through loud and clear. Thank you for your encouragement and belief in all of us. BeckyCW P.S. I learned my lesson and made this one short, but let me add now: Maryanne, I know this has been an especially difficult time for you, full of loss and grief, and I admire how you keep your positive outlook and you continue to care for others, even in the midst of such personal challenges. You are a very generous soul, and I just really appreciate you!

Oooh, wow -- I get Katie! I had the pleasure of meeting her in person earlier this month, but from the very first day we talked by phone, this woman has been my friend. Katie, I admire you so much (and Ricky, too!) for all your hard work in setting this orgnanization up as a nonprofit and keeping the message boards not just running, but growing, to help more and more people. And I just love to hear you laugh! (Okay, I'm going to stop now, before someone else jumps in and steals Katie!) BeckyCW

Maryanne, I'm so sorry. So much loss in your life right now. I wish I knew what to say. You're in my thoughts and prayers, BeckyCW

Just lit my candle, and it's burning brightly right in front of me. It's to honor all those we've lost, but tonight it's especially for my brother and for Cathyr. BeckyCW

Happy, happy birthday! BeckyCW