[Carrie Ridley]

Way too young, vibrant, and valuable to lose to this ugly disease. I'm very sorry for your pain and loss.

[Lucie]

Lifting additional prayers up that Lucie's results be only positive. Please post "soonest".

[Scan results]

Shar-

It's wonderful to have some positive news. Great going!

[Angiogram for my mom--Updated 8/9/05 with not good news]

Andrea-

Keeping your mom in my prayers. Sorry she has to go through more procedures! Hopefully this will be all for a looooong time!

[Got my scan results]

Barb-

We'll go with "stable" and try to keep the barn door closed! Congrats!

[Next Week]

Fay.

Onward! What a fighter you are! Prayers, prayers, prayers and the very best cyber-vibes possible being sent your way.

[I'm doing ok]

Peggy-

You've been on my mind a lot...glad you are coping...what else is one to do, hmmm?

Thanks for taking the time and expending the energy to relieve our concerns about you and Mike. Blessings.

[Snowflake Well Wishes]

Becky-

Rest, recouperate, regenerate. Glad that you are home and loved the "benign" diagnosis. Hope you are being spoiled rotten. Hugs.

[Good News August...not all good.]

Addie-

The news has floored me! Crap and double crap! Hang in there with that special Addietude for which you are well known. Prayers.

[The Official Dean Carl Update]

Dean-

Sending beautiful birdsongs winging your way. Thinking of you with love and compassion. My best to Gay, also. Glad that your daughter will visit ...I know that will bring joy to your heart.

[yeah, baby, yeah! has anyone seen my mojo? MOJO found!!!!!!]

Sending some extra MOJO your way along with continued prayers.

[Now 5 years....]

Way to go!!!!

Songs and sunrises and laughter and breathing right back atcha'!!!!

Inspiring post. Thanks.

[Update]

Elaine-

So sorry for the very tough times your family is experiencing. Sending you and yours prayers.

[Cindi (Bartender) update]

Cindi-

Sending prayers your way that you start feeling perkier soon. Hang in there!

[Post your snappy comeback]

Thought you might relate to one of the smoking conversations that I had when a lady reacted to my LCSC shirt at exercise class:

Lady: "How long did you smoke?"

Me: "None. I'm a life-long non-smoker."

Lady: "Oh. How much did your husband smoke?"

Me: "He's also a non-smoker."

Lady: "Oh. Then how much did your parents smoke?"

Me: "Both my parents were non-smokers."

Lady: "Oh. Then where did you work?"

Me: "I worked in a school house; I'm a teacher."

Lady: "Oh. Then it must have been all the bars you hung out in as a young adult."

Me: I just smiled and walked away shaking my head What a ninny!

I have other much-loved family members who still smoke. The blaming is useless. We LC survivors are simply asking to be accorded a level playing field as far a research and funding are concerned and to be accorded the dignity and respect that all deserve.

I loved the "on fire" response. I think I'll try that out

[Ronnie's biopsy]

Darlene and Ronnie-

Wishing the best for you on all fronts...staying busy and having other things to think about than just the Big "C" can be very positive. Keep posting.

[My thoughts: surviving cancer]

Thanks for the open, informative post. I especially like your idea of scrapping the protocols and going at this illness with a no-holds-barred attitude. Thankful that you are doing OK and hoping more options open up for you as needed. Hugs.

[ShirleyB's Birthday......]

Happy, Happy,

Shirley B!!

[People Magazine]

Yesssss!!!! Couldn't agree more, Lisa! This is not about good/bad habits, this fight is about parity and EVERYONE's right to the very best care and everyone's health issues being valued. Thanks for representing ALL of us so well!

[HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONNIE]

Love and Hugs to one of our favorite LC survivors and dearest friend and bestest supporter! HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[Gary had his surgery]

Sounds like things are going well. Amazed that he was off the pain meds so soon. Chemo depends on each person, but he sounds as if he would be stalwart about side effects. A GOOD SHOWER IS WORTH A THOUSAND PAIN MEDS! Hang in there!

[Need an update on Dean Carl.]

Thinking of Dean and Gay with love and affection. Prayers.

[Not a NERD anymore]

Jim-

The news made me head for a calorie-laden snack! I'm pullin' for you and counting on the latest chemo to hold off the demon longer. Hugs.

[Two years today]

Thank YOU for a very reaffirming post about what is important every day.

[Updated 8/6/05 Don is gone]

Peggy-

Praying that God's grace will see you and Mike through this tragedy. Tears and condolences. We are all devastated by your loss.