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Joni, I think a get away will be good. I know this is a rough time, I wish I could say something to make this all better. I also know that no words can help. I just hope your broken heart mends soon... Jamie

Shelly, Im so sorry to hear about your Mom. It stinks that she has noone closer nearby for support. If I were you I would call and call and call.... This is a very very bumpy road with MANY ups and downs and she will need you. Welcome to the board, and if you have any questions, or need anything... feel free to post it up! We will all be here for you. I look forward to seeing your posts. Jamie

Dan, Prayers comin your way! Jamie

Dianne, Welcome to the board. I usually tell "new" people to keep their heads up and stay stong and whatnot, but I dont have to tell you that! You have an awesome additude that will help you so much on this bumpy ride! Im sure you will bring a TON of encouragement to everyone on this board, and I hope we can help you out too. Welcome again... Jamie

Ben- No answers, just wanted to wish you and your mom the best of luck with all of this. You sound like a great son, and Im sure your helping your mom by just being there...Good luck and best wishes... Jamie

Cat, Bills are certainly a pain in the youknowwhat. My dads insurance just notified him and said that he wasnt covered. When he called, they told him that someone from his work put down that he just wasnt working, not under disability, so now its a LONG line of paperwork that has to be fixed. Hassles, Hassles, Hassles. I hope things get straightened out soon. As far as the news about the Congressman... Great! I didnt even get a reply when I wrote the senator! I dont know why. Jamie

Denise, Im so sorry that your mom is so down. Even if there isnt a cure for her right now, you never know what the future holds. Try and cheer her up as best you can. I think her friend and sister coming will help alot. Maybe doing something somewhat "normal" might work. I dont know alot about this, but Id be willing to try anything. I hope things get better over there Jamie

Already posted prayers for our T-bone... but more couldnt hurt... Im prayin for a turnaround guys! Jamie

Kim, Sounds like your doing everything right to me. Your mom probably is doing fine with the treatment. It may stay that way, or it may get worse. I think you will be able to tell if shes acting fine if shes not. She probably just wont be "being herself". Keep up the good work with your Mom, Im sure your helping her more than you know. Jamie

T-Bone and family... Im thinkin nothin but good thoughts.... hope all goes well, were prayin for you Jamie

Wow! Im cant believe how many of you guys I recognize! Jamie

Good Luck Bruce!!! You let us know how you are the minute you can! Well be thinkin of you!!! Jamie

Lemme know what to do... Cat had us all write to our senators, and she got a response.. I got nothin. but Im willing to try this too... let me know Jamie

Dean, Sorry to hear your not getting around as well as before, but am SOOO glad to hear that you are your old self...making the best of everything. I wish I had more of you in me... Im always felling sorry for "poor ol' me" Jamie

Just writing to wish Bob the best of luck with those stinkin tests... hope all goes well! Jamie

Jay, Im glad that you found us. It sounds like your son has been dealt a rough deck of cards. Hes going through so much. It will help a great deal that you have found this site. Stick with us... we will help... I promise... Jamie

Tree, My dad had a panic attack while waiting to go in to see the dr. right before going in for surgery. I know he said it was a very scary thing, and I feel so sad that your mom is going through this. Reassure her that this too shall pass, and she will be okay. I know it dosent sound like much, but being there for your mom is the best thing that you can do. Jamie

David, Just read the last few posts on this thread...OOH I hope that you can go... I know you were looking forward to it... Sorry your sick,,, hope you start to feel better NOW! Jamie

Becky, I hope all goes well with your new house. I know how fusterating waiting can be. We put a 2nd story addition on our house 2 1/2 years ago, and still waiting to move up. Were doing it ALL ourselves, and between the kids and Steve having to be on swing shift at the railroad, we can never seem to find enough time... So heres hoping that you and me both get into our new construction soon... we miss ya! Jamie

Don & Lucie, Glad your plan of action is underway, but sorry that Lucie had gotten sick. I hope it was just the IV and not the chemo... heres to nausea free chemo in the future...good luck guys! Jamie

David, Man! You and my Dad MUST have been seperated at birth. My dad is so DOWN in the dumps because he isnt going to make his annual trip down to Burbanais Il. to see the Bears train, that hes not even enjoying the fact that he's NED, or the fact that the surgeon told him that he wont have to go back in for more surgery! You boys are so SO silly! (Just joking) I do get it though. Doing WHAT you want to do When you want to do it sounds great to me... By the way... HUMIDITY here is ridiculous!!! We just got hit with some NASTY storms yesterday and today... did you get em too? Seeing were neighbors and all. Michigan is just a hop away... Jamie

Joni, We all deal differently. When my dad was dx'd I didnt cry and break down (like everyone expected me too), I just thought.... OK what now. My family was like "What?? No Breakdown?". I just thought well, what can I do? Cry?Sulk? Get mad?. I think its great that you have so much strength to do what you need to do. People would KILL for your kind of strength. Your doing great, but just remember...give your self the time to grieve, but do it in your own way. You dont have to be falling apart, maybe its just not how you operate Jamie

Cheryl, Thats what Im talkin about! Get that plan of action... Im so happy for you! Jamie

Francine, So glad to hear that you are doing well, and I hope the pain will be gone now. As for all your apparatus... wear it like a champ! Jamie

Good afternoon Everyone! Its a swealtering 93 degrees here in Sunny Chicago, and the humidity has hit the roof today! My dad saw the surgeon yesterday, and now he has completly changed his tune. They decided NOT to open him back up because they dont want to ruin the good 3 1/2 weeks of healing hes got goin for him. Yesterdays x-ray looked alot better. As for as the windpipe thing, it has seemed to become unblocked, so thats good. The doctor seems to think that Dad has just been expecting to much too soon as far as recovery. Thinks hes doing just fine, and the pain is to be expected. Told my dad the dr. was telling him to stop being a baby My dad thinks that he was just SO pumped up to go to Burbanais to watch the Bears Training, that he was rushing things... That trip of course is OUT... But...the weird thing is that he says he feels 100% better today, and he thinks mentally he was stressing himself out with recovery becuause of trying to make the trip...and now that he KNOWS hes not going, he can relax and recooperate... Thats all for now... thanks guys! Jamie