bunny Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 horrible news to hear, whether it turns out to be true or not. I am praying for you, and for Rachel. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 My heart is breaking for Rachel and her husband and you. I hope this is another case of the doctors being far wrong (I know the doctors hope so, too!), and that Rachel will be more proof that miracles happen all the time. This is a very frightening time, and I pray you all will have strength, peace, and wisdom -- and lots more time to love each other and have fun together. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 I am so saddened to hear the news anout Rachael. I pray for better results. She is in my prayes. I wish I could do something to help. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Susan, What a wonderful friend you are to Rachel! As Ginny and others said, listen to Rachel and she will decide what she wants to say and do about the doctor's words. Jim spoke of past, present, and FUTURE. Rarely, but occasionally, he made references to limited time. I tried to be hopeful and positive and confined my tears to the shower and car. But, everyone is different and unique. Let Rachel guide you through this difficult journey and she will let you know what she needs. We would love to see a picture of the 50th birthday bash. Please take a few deep breaths for yourself, Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 I'm sorry for Rachel. My prayers go out to all of you. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Prayers for Rachel going up. God Bless, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 I am so sorry to hear about the progression of Rachel's disease. I am wondering, like Jen is, whether there has been any discussion about further treatment? It may of course be that Rachel doesn't want it but if you do know I'd be interested to learn what the docs are saying. Although I "talk" a lot here I am still relatively new. I have however noticed how massively popular Rachel is and I will be thinking of you all. Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Prayers for Rachael!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 SOooo Sorry that such a time frame was given and hope and pray they are wrong. Some one asked why not radiation again and i was under the impression that they can only radiate a area once. All i can add is the DOC'S CAN ONLY GUESS AND GOD ALONG KNOW'S THE TIME....There is a man who has stomach cancer who we first met over a year ago and at the time had already out lived his prognosis by 5 month's and was wheel chair bound.When they first found his Cancer they just closed him back up and said 3 month's at best as his stomach and body was loaded with tumor's and he by the time we meant him had lost over 100 pound's and like said earlier was wheel chair bound.Today he is walking on his own and has put back quite a bit of his weight and look's and feel's really good...I believe every one who is invoved call's him a miracle so my point being WHY NOT YOU..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Susan, This is awful news to read; but please don't give up on Rachael...and neither will we. She is very important to all of us here and we will all be praying for her and thinking of her. Most importantly...we will be here for her and all of her family if they need us. Love and prayers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Prayers for Rachel and all good thoughts. Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 (((Rachel))), I hate this disease. My special prayer goes to Heaven for Rachel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 crushed. Absolutely. I have had time to think about this. This group of doctors is one. They have (in the past) treated her disease well. Might well be time to get a fresh opinion. All is not done. You two WILL go to Greece. The doctors gave my brother a few months to live and I think that they made sure that they were right... Now that I know lung cancer better, I wish we wouldn't have believed them. All good thoughts and prayers for Rachel, Stan, and you, Susan. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Lately it seems that all i am posting are thank you's to you all! I truly do mean it , from the bottom of my heart. I have gleaned hope and strength from you all. Today is Rachel's 50th birthday- she is home and has been reading all of your wonderful psots-I am in Florida with my mom, her twin (they are 83) and my sister- we (my sister and I)brought the twins down from Maine to visit their 87 year old sister whom they have not seen for 15 years- While we are having a ball watching "the girls" I can't wait to get home and be with "my twin"...Rachel- Thank you all again!!! I'll be home soon sweetie-( I know you're reading this... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Happy Birthday, Rachel!! I did it in April! It is a wonder! Hope your day is just the grandest! love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjael Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Happy belated birthday Rachel!!!!! Peace and prayers, Annjael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Happy Belated Birthday Rachel and many, many happy returns. Glad you are home and hope you are feeling well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Happy Belated 50 th birthday Rachel!!! Wish we could have all been there to celebrate it with you Sweetie!! God Bless You, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Happy Happy belated birthday, Rachel! The doctors are not always right. Sometimes good things do happen. I was supposed to be out of the game for good some 1500 days ago. Prayer is powerful stuff. Love you, sweetie. XOXOXOXOX Prayers too MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Keep praying as we all will for you. Enjoy your birthday and know we're all behind you, singing! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I'm late in responding, and I apologize for that. But like Jen I, too, am wondering why no more chemo or radiation, if that is what Rachel wants to pursue? I believe you when you state that she has good doctors. But even very good doctors reach a point where they don't feel they have anything to offer. And they may not. They may be limited by what is available in their immediate geographic area. So Rachel may need to travel elsewhere to find someone willing to continue the fight if that is what Rachel wants to do. And that is the single most important factor in all of this: Does Rachel want to pursue more treatment, or does she want Hospice to be called in? She is most fortunate to have you as a friend. Please let her know she is in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Happy belated Birthday Rachel !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hi Rachael, Sorry I missed Susans post about your special birthday. I hope you had a happy 50th. Hope you are feeling better. continued prayers sent to you Rachael Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Rachel Sorry I missed your actual birthday. You are so often in my thoughts. You have provided so much inspiration to so many of us--. I remember how scared I was when I first posted and your words about how you were living your life gave me such strength. love and fortitude elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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