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took me a minute, but…now I get it.

Kim, I once heard someone say one of the hardest things for a woman is to lose her mother. I had a hard time with it too when I lost mine to a stroke. Then one night I turned on the radio and heard Carly Simon singing her song she wrote after she lost her own mother. The words made such sense to me that I'm sure my mom was responsible for me hearing them at that exact moment. It has been 10 years now and I still refer to the words for comfort. "I'll wait no more for you like a daughter, that part of our life together is over, But I will wait for you forever, like a river." May you too gain peace and comfort with the passing of each day. Cyndy

This is wonderful news. Congratulations!

I agree with what you have said Di. And this site has turned out to be not only informative, but almost like "Reality TV" in some cases. (if folks know what I mean). It's a mix of many personalities which makes it so interesting.

Way to go- needed a good chuckle this a.m. p.s. I really like the musical afghan in your picture - I am a music teacher. Cyndy

Excellent!!

We are so sorry for your loss. May the time move quickly during this sad period of your life. C.

Love it Frank. I'll share story with my hubbie who's Mom was 'there'. He'll get a big kick out of it. C.

We are especially happy for you both. Enjoy the day

Hi Bev. The blood may be from irritations from coughing so hard. It happened to my hubbie when he was having hard coughing sessions. Our onc wasn't as concerened as I was, and we did pass through that o.k. He was put on a strong cough medicine which did help. My best to both of you!

Chantal, my hubbie is 65 and our son reacted the same way. It is how we feel right at the beginning of receiving this worrisome news. However, after some time my son came to me and told me he was going to stop wasting his time worrying about it and just go with what ever comes up. That's because we learned it's an on-going bumpy road (which some here compare to being on a roller coaster). As for our grandchildren, they simply see that grampa has slowed up a bit, and they are learning to cope with it too. I love how Don put it in his message. Way to go Don!

I enjoyed reading your post. Very picturesque. It made me curious to check your profile, and I see you are a bus driver. Are you still able to drive? My hubbie is a substitute school bus driver and is hoping to be able to work at it again soon. My best to you.

She's wonderful. Our youngest grandbaby is about the same age. So fun

Love the pic and the message. Thanks!

Hooray My hubbie quit a year ago cold turkey and I was so proud of him. It is such a wonderful accomplishment - you should be very proud of yourself.

Wonderful story Sean and thanks so much for sharing it. My hubbie is a high school assistant soccer coach who is now once again able to drive himself to some practices and games. This is what keeps him going. I am happy your Dad could walk so far that day. It's amazing what we can do if we really want to. You created a wonderful experience and memory for both you and your dad.

Yes, my hubbie developed a rash at the beginning and it slowly went away. Today he has none. His fingers were peeling like he had a sunburn also, and that has stopped. My best to you.

It's getting so not much surprises me anymore in this thing we are all going through. Anyway, best thoughts and wishes to you and Lucie, and here's hoping for any test results to be just fine too. Cyndy

Bill, my hubbie is on Iressa. He was put on two other chemos first, we only did what the onc suggested. After the first chemos failed she asked if he wanted to try Iressa. There was no issue with our insurance co, all went smoothly in that department. Makes one wonder, doesn't it?

Yea Don! I agree and am trying hard to keep my own health up. Sometimes I think if I didn't have my wonderful kids to help I'd be in trouble.

Hi Lisa. My husband is 66 years old, smoked for 43 years and quit one year before he was diagnosed. He tell me he thinks "he knows what he did to himself". I must add though that several in his family had various types of cancers. C.

I realize now that the best words my hubbie's onc said to us when I tried to ask her what was going to happen were: "We wait and see…we wait and see". She made me realize that none of us really know what is going to happen with all the new meds coming out, etc. Thank you for coming aboard and learning along with us as well as sharing what you already know. Cyndy H.

Just need to tell all who post how much I appreciate your responses to the many folks who post messages here. Your personalities start to show through as I keep reading and I am truly in awe. I want to thank all of you. What a wonderful 'family' has developed here. Cyndy

A good day like this is a real blessing. Thanks for sharing some good news! C.

Congratulations Cindy…way to go (from one teacher to another) Cyndy