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Ginny, Thinking of you and Earl. I know it's a tough time - wish there was something I could do. Stay strong. Jim

Fay, It's strange - even though I only really new of the board thru Ada I am always checking in to see how everyone is. When there is a loss I having a feeling of sadness, as if I'm feeling the sadness for Ada, or feeling how she would have felt. I check in almost everyday - and I'm not sure why. I'm not sure how many people out there were there when Ada was active on the board, but it makes me feel good to see posts from names that I know were friends of Ada's. So when someone is lost I have a deep feeling of sadness even though I haven't personally communicated with them. I'm probably not making any sense, but I was affected by your post and felt a need to "talk". Jim

Ginny, I have been watching for your posts - my thoughts and prayers are with you and Earl. Jim

Cheryl, I admire you attitude and determination. It will help get you through this. I have a good feeling about you trial. Keep being tough and positive. I will keep checking in for good news. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim

Cheryl, It's great to have a positive aggressive doctor - sounds like a lot of good options. Praying for everyone. Jim

Ginny, I am so sorry you and Earl are going through this difficult time. I know how hard it is. You were such a good friend to Ada during her tough times, I wish she were here for you now. Keep up hope and take care of yourself. Jim

Ginny, I didn't see your post until today. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Earl. Jim

Don, Happy anniversary - praying that all goes well. Jim

Ginny, Thinking of you guys - "keep the faith" - tell Earl that I'm looking for the Eagles to make the super bowl this year. I'm checking in on the board often and praying for good news. (I'll be in Philadelphia for another look at my eye this fall). Jim

Ginny, I am so sorry to her about your sister. You are going through so much. I know you will find the strength. Thinking of you and your family. Jim

Ginny, The doctor visit sounds positive - hang in there. I'm still out here, praying for everyone. Jim

Ginny, I wish Ada was here to talk you through this. Somehow she always had the right words. Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you guys. I hope the reduced Zoloft works. Jim

Abby, I have similar feelings. My wife Ada fought LC for over two years. They were tough years for her - several surgeries, multiple chemo combinations, radiation, etc. - we researched doctors and treatments together. We traveled from Georgia to Pittsburgh and then to Nashville. I look back and I feel bad that she had to go through that. But as bad as it was, I cherish those times together and would love to still be fighting this desease with her. She would tell me that even though she had cancer, that no matter what happens these were most happy years of her life. It was because we together constantly for those years and months. It has been 7 months since I lost her and I often think how much I would like to still be be going with her to chemo or CT scans, or whatever - just so we could be together again. I know that I will never really get over this loss - I will always have sad moments when I think of how hard she fought and moment of realization when she new she wasn't going to beat the cancer. But it will get better- I notice that there seems to be more time in between the sad moments. I assume that that will continue. I don't mean to ramble - I don't post often. My wife was very active on the board - I was mostly an observer here. But reading your post got me started for some reason. Good luck to you - what you are feeling must be very normal. Everyone deals with this in different ways - so none can tell you exactly how to grieve or how to recover. I just know you will. Jim

Ray, My wife had very good results with taxotere. As I remember she tolerated it fairly well. I can't remember the exact side affects but she had 100% shrinkage. Hang in there - keep fighting. Jim

Hi Ginny, I'm still here. Happy to here Duke is doing OK. Ada loved her port - she was mad that she didn't get it earlier in her treatment. Anyhow, I'm happy things are OK - hope you guys can get out and enjoy the spring weather. Jim

Rick, Wondeful job. It was touching to see Ada's picture with all the others. I still can't believe she's gone. Six months - it seems like forever. Jim

Sandy, What a great job! Ada would be so pleased. Jim