concerned daughter in FL Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I only posted a few times, right after my mother's diagnosis in the fall. But I have been reading here since then, almost nightly. I see such an amazing, caring group of people here. Thank you for sharing your stories, your courage and your sympathy. I think I've been in shock for these last few months, and have finally found some measure of "peace" (although that's not exactly the right word) with what is happening to my mom and to our whole family. Obviously, our lives have been dramatically changed, but along with the fear and the sadness we have already experienced some remarkable moments together. I've updated my profile and the news is all very positive. Except for the hearing loss, and the fatigue, my mom is in wonderful shape, and her spirits are good. After a lifetime of being the "giver" to so many people (family, friends, and community) all of these people are giving back to her. The outpouring of love, prayers, emails, flowers, notes, gifts, food, visits, phone calls, etc. has been so uplifting and affirming for my mom and our whole family. Her next scans are scheduled for 1/28, and I am holding my breath that the news will continue to be good. Her doctors say they are extremely pleased with her response to the chemo and are now using the other C word - Cure! Her main doctor, at Moffitt Cancer Center, is involved in Moffitt's bid to host an international lung cancer conference in 2009 - he says he plans to win the bidding process for the hospital AND have my mother as a speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Hi Bet.. Everyone should have a mother like yours. And a doctor like hers. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Thanks for the update , sure hope the scans on the 28th show good results. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Bet, Sounds like great news to me. I bet your mom will be the featured speaker in 2009. Keep up the good work. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 wow it sounds like your mom had a wonderful response to her treatment. I pray things continue on that path for her. Prayers are going with you on the 28th... don't forget to keep us updated. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Your mom sounds like an amazing person.Praying for great scan results on the 28th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Wow - that's impressive! This is SUCH a hard battle, so stories like this mean a lot to all of us. Keep up the good work, both of you! Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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