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What a lovely surprise, it's so good to see you again and you look even more beautiful than I remember.
Your grandson is so cute, I too have new grandsons, one is only 5 days old and his brother is 2 1/2, fun aren't they. I'm Glad you stopped by, we "oldies" have a history all our own.
Take care
Geri
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10 years ago I had the most timely dose of pneumonia, because of this small cell lung cancer was discovered on the first xray and the tests began. I won't bore you with those details -- you all are familar with them!
The night before Thanksgiving I was sent home with appointments set for the next week and a boat load of very strong drugs to ease the pain.
So began my journey through the haze and exhaustion, but a PET scan 6 months later was NED, and now it's 10 years later and lung cancer seems so long ago. Not so long as to be forgotten but way back in my memories.
My wish is for every one of us to have hope and maybe this will be your inspiration.
Geri
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Hey Janet please come and say hello at this walk, I look forward to meeting you.
I met your daughter at our last meeting, that is as long as her name begins with B. A very friendly and willing young woman - I'm loking forwardto knwing her better.
Take care
Geri
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open for business! Mark your calendars
November 5th Castle Island, S. Boston
This will mark my 10th aniversary since dx and I'm still lung cancer free. If you're anywhere in the area I'd love to say Hi.
Please join us, we need your support to find the cure.
See you there
Geri
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Oh Judy, I'm so sorry you're being put through the wringer like this.
I don't know why the makers of all these "wonder drugs" can't do anything about the side effects. I take 16 different drugs daily, several of them to counteract the side effects of the drugs that I really need.
I guess that's the price we have to pay - some days it's too way expensive and I have a pity party, anytime you want to join me feel free to let me know.
I wish I had the solution for your physical problems and could stop you second guessing yourself. Rest assured that you're not alone in that department, I think it's something we all do at times, we wonder whether it's worth all the crap that comes our way........would it be different if we had done something else........... it probably wouldn't.
I bought myself a new placque which makes me smile when it all seems overwhelming - "Now put on your big girl panties and deal with it" - hard to do at times but know we're all behind you, understanding and feeling your feelings too.
Take care
Geri
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I'm sorry you're having to deal with again. I have a some very choice words I would use but they'll only be edited out
So just know that I'm thinking of you and hoping for the very best.
Take care
Geri
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Hi Dave, sorry to welcome you here but glad you found us.
I was dx with limited sclc (in my lower left lobe) in November 2001, chemo and radiation took care of everything and I haad a clear PET in May 2002.
Take it all one day at a time and stay with me on the green side of the sod.
Nice to meet you.
Geri
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Dear Val,
You have every right to ask us to pray for you...........think how many times you've prayed and worried for us.
Let us take the load and you concentrate on your recovery, You have my thoughts and prayers.
Geri
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Wonderful news, happy days...............
Geri
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Oh Maryanne I'm so happy for you and Joel. We've been there and the relief is wonderful isn't it.
It may not be the New Year yet but you've given me a smile for the end of 2010 that will last through 2011.
Happy New Year my friend, go celebrate!
Geri
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What a wonderful Christmas you wil be having, celebrating 3 yrs at this time year seems even more special. If your Mom ever needs encouragement I passed the nine year mark at Thanksgiving so, for me, sclc seems a lifetime ago.
Go celebrate
Geri
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Congratulations, I'm so happy for you.
Take care,
Geri
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Consider it done, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Geri
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Vanilla - beans or extract
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Good to hear from you, so pleased that you're too busy living life to be here often. You are missed!
Geri.
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Does he give autographs?????????
That's a terrific commercial Maryanne, he gives you the credit for all the information about cyberknife too - Bless his heart.
Congratulations go you Joel, great job!
take care
Geri.
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Congratulations!
Fancy that store being out of 10 year survivor cards, not much forethought there but your husband sure made up for it. Bless his heart for making your 'anniversary' so special.
I hope you made the most of this special day.
Geri
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Rochelle you're a freaking genius! The hell with the beer, it's been one of those days so I'll just take that very large bottle (new one too!) of Bailey's from our fridge and I'll do a BYOB and meet you there.
Are you joining us Kasey? I'll share my Bailey's as long as I can drink from the bottle with a very long straw and everyone else has a very small glass!!
Is this happening soon..........I have a walk meeting to go to tonight!
Now for a shameless plug - Boston Lung Cancer Walk, November 6th, Castle Island, South Boston.
Thank you Kasey for allowing me to plug our walk.
I love you kiddo.
Geri
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Well, I'll be durned.......it's that woman who took us to Intercourse, PA !!
Richard has tried to make the grilled lettuce wedge salad he enjoyed so much but it just tastes like semi burned lettuce! We'll have to go there again and take more notice of his plate next time.
So good to hear from you, six years - wow
Congratulations my friend, here's to many more.
Geri
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Can you see my smile? Wonderful news, keep on doing whatever you're doing to keep NED as your house guest
Geri
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NED fits into all styles of dress, house decorations, car colors etc.......he is just so right where ever he is. Wonderful news that he's in your life, now about that doctor...........
Congratulations
Geri
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You're all right. the LVAD is keeping me alive.........I just have to remember not to change both batteries at the same time
I have just had my pace maker checked today and it's working just dandy thank you very much. Aparently it's worked a few times and I didn't even have a clue
All in all I'm very lucky, I literally have a new life ahead of me and I aim to enjoy it!
Geri
Geri
in GRIEF
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This is Geri's husband writing to let you all know that she passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday last. LC was not the cause but the chemo that she had for breast cancer significantly damaged her heart.
I know that she made a lot of friends both on the site and in real life through the site, and was able to find the cofounder of the Boston lung cancer walk that way. The walk is her legacy and I am very proud of what she achieved.
She is a prime example of lung cancer being defeated, and she has given strength to a lot of people by demonstrating that.
My best to all.
Richard
richardanorris@comcast.net