lenr8 Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 I am Lenny's wife (lenr8) and this is the first time that I have participated in any discussion. When my husband and I first learned that he had Stage IV Lung Cancer we were (like everyone else) devastated. We had so many family and friends supporting us and trying to understand but no one really could understand what we were going through. Then one weekend my husband told me that he had found this wonderful group of people that knew exactly how he felt and he all of the sudden became much more positive and hopeful. I almost cried because this was just what he needed to help fight this terrible disease. Since then he has not only received an incredible amount of suppoprt from all of you but has been able to give others some support too. I can't tell you how much this means to me. Though I have not participated until now, I have been viewing the different discussions and I am so amazed at how incredibly strong and supportive you all are. You are all an incredible source of inspiration to so many people. I feel honored to be a part of this. I really hope that everyone can just forget about and get past all of this. I don't want anyone to leave. We all need each other. My husband needs you. I need you. Our 2 and 7 year old sons need you. Please remember why we are all here. Thank you. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 I 2nd Lori's request! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Lori, thanks so much for reminding everyone why we're all here. Welcome to the wives club no one wants to belong to. We're all here for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny G. Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Hi Lori, I'm glad you are participating in the group. Welcome. This certainly is a wonderful place and I hope it will continue to be for a long time. We all do need each other. Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Lori: I guess like any other family we are subject to our squabbles. Sorry you had to enter in this manner. Lung cancer is hard to deal with whether you are a survivor or family member/caregiver. As a family member you are forever trying figure out what is going on with the one who is the survivor, and likewsie the survivor is forever trying figure out where the family member is. It doesn't get any easier as we go along, may be a little easier to understand, but not necessarily any easier to withstand the rigors of lung cancer. We are glad you found us in your time of need. Please feel free to come here anytime and feel free to vent. (Obviously I have certainly vented today ). Please don't forget our Wednesday evening chat room, which I think Len has been in already. We have fun and try to use the chat as means to get away from lung cancer, but always at the ready to help if that comes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Welcome, Lori. I'm glad you have joined us. It's great to have you and Lenny here. Keep us posted. D0n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Welcome!!! What you wrote was beautiful and I second it. I am the daughter of a lung cancer patient and this board is my lifeline along with prayer. Hope to see you more often!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Lori, Welcome to the boards... I wish it'd been different reasons to meet, but i'll take what I can get. Appreciate the kudows on the site and it is not planned to go anywhere for a long time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 Welcome You wrote some very nice words for all of us to read. Thanks. Joining this board has been a Godsend for me. These folks have helped me through so much and I sure hope I can help someone else. Good Luck and God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 Lori, We are here to help you in any way that we can. Please reach out whenever you need to. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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