cindi o'h

One of Blanket's toy soldiers!

Dang it, Missy. This is tough no matter what. Just wish it weren't happening. Give Sue my love. Sorry they gave her such a bad time of it. Hugs to all of you. Cindi o'h

"there once was a squirrel with a bat."....

is that a dummy? Cindi o'h

I had bad voice changes several times throughout recovery... a few times for several weeks at a time, I was so hoarse I could hardly talk. I don't know what caused it. They told me before I started treatment that any strange thing that comes up even after treatment ends, to blame it on the treatment. I had bad diarrhea too. Still have it sometimes. Nothing too healthy for the rest of our bodies about radiation or chemo. I am hoping that these issues will resolve for Dad on their own. It is a worrisome job not to know what is going on. Cindi o'h

I was hit in the rear! Lizzard licks his Eyeball. Hope I never get hit in the rear........ Again.

Pam, I completely agree with the others. You do have a great attitude. Having a great attitude doesn't mean that you have to like everything that comes your way. Part of having a great attitude is blowing steam and saying "I don't like this." And asking for antidepressants is being proactive as well. You may not hit bottom, but who wants to get so low that it will ruin your attitude and your will to do these necessary treatments?You are taking care of yourself by doing all of the things necessary to win the battle. To me, that is what having a great attitude is all about. You are not a victim. I don't hear any of that in your post. You are getting ,r done. Good job...in fact, great job! Cindi o'h

Last time I went skinny dippin was about 5 years ago at an all day party that turned to night. I went off by myself and jumped in the lake under a full moon ..oh. Two full moons. Been skinny dipping all my life. It is the 3rd best feeling in the whole world. Cindi o'h

It'll save his dangly thing in the end, Ann. love, Cindi o'h

never heard before. I found myself inside a metal tube with "Highway to Hell" blasting in my ears. I was wondering at that moment if there was a mirror universe and if anyone else had this same exact experience. Nervous. Oh yes. That is.....

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Yes! Thanks Don for all you give to all of us. Your posts have helped me so often, I just cannot tell you. Your words are trustworthy. Your advice is smart. Keep up the great fight and die, lc cells, die! Cindi o'h

I bet in her mind she was the best boss. In her new job, maybe she will have a boss just like her! Congrats, Joanie. Bartender Babe is on duty. Order up! love Cindi o'h

be a rambunctiously curious six year old, bright-eyed, red-haired girl exploring the creek bed with a stick in hand. I would be overturning rocks and catching glimpses at the lively, gray critters that live hidden away from the sunlight and heat of the day. Instead, I....

Brilliant news, jen. I love that Mom and Dad were demonstrative with their affection. Cindi o'h

It is normal to get mad at your Mom. It has been my observation that just about everyone gets mad at the smoker/former smoker for at least a little while. Don't beat yourself up about your feelings. They will resolve on their own. You're scared of losing her, I know. Stick with us, kid. It's alot to handle. Cindi o'h

Kelly, I surely am glad that you brought this up. I have always been perplexed about coughing. Coughing stuff up. What does it mean. Dry cough. Is it good or bad. Clicks, sputters, wheezes, and clangs. All the strange noises....sheesh! Where does one go to read and figure all this out so that we can understand it and get educated about it, anyway. I will be waiting to hear what this means, okay? Thanks posting your question. Cindi o'h

So very sorry, Gail. I am sorry that he was suffering so. Cindi o'h

Oh my goodness, never THAT wild and crazy, Don! You take the prize! giggles... Cindi o'h

Ellen, I cannot tell you how many times I said that about my own mysterious malady... Your last sentence.. "what is it; not what isn't it"??? The answers I got were brief... "We may never know." That was difficult for me to accept. I hope that if you and Len have the same response as I did that you will have an easier time moving forward and put the whole thing out of your minds. In any event, his lowered fever sounds like he is coming out of "it". Cindi o'h

Thanks Rochelle, More prayers for Rich. He is on my heart and mind. Cindi 'h

Jay, I have no experience in this area at all. This is an outrage! Do you have an attorney you can call to help bail her out to the comfort of her own bed where she belongs? While I was going through treatment, I drove myself to my appointments and I did drive under the influence a couple of times. One afternoon, I actually "bumped" a few cars on the way home with just a whisper of my bumper. Lucky for me it was not worse. I don't consider it a criminal act per se, just a lapse in better judgement. When I did get home, I stumbled and hit my poor noggin on a window sill and ended up with a big black eye. I was sick, Jay. Sick of cancer, sick of chemos and radiation but not not a drug addict. I can see how an outsider might consider that there was some abuse going on. I don't think there was. Now, I seldom rely on any mood altering drugs to get me by. As for the amount of pills she has been taking... Her doctor needs to be alerted. It sounds as if she is reaching for the first thing that will give her an escape from the mental hell of being diagnosed with lung cancer. I can completely relate. Her doctor needs to be made aware of her behavior. He/she may want to add a tranquilizer to her arsenal. This may take the edge of for her and allow her to function better. She may need an antidepressant Rx. Most of us do, I think. Also, ask regarding a support system for her at her treatment center. Often there will be someone with whom she may be able to work through her feelings. Everyone needs an understanding ear. Be gentle with her. This is her first time down this road too. This is a first that I can remember here, Jay. Cindi o'h

Stay strong, Rich! Cindi o'h

So many times our members (including myself) get stumped with the abbreviations that our medicals use in the progress notes/reports. I found a great site. See if you all think that this would be a worthy site to keep at a finger's click away. I always wondered on Thursday nights, what Dr. Mark Green of ER meant by a gomer in curtain 3....! I looked it up. Now I got a laugh. http://medilexicon.com/ Cindi o'h

Let's all root for Sharon! Cindi o'h