mike_s Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Hi there all. Just came by to see you all, and tell you I got scanned again today(a little early), and that I am still NED. WOW!!! I think I need to repeat that. WOW!!!. That makes 8 clean CT scans in a row. Given the odds you have when you are diagnosed 3b(especially without surgery), I am just so terribly grateful. Some simple analysis tells me this thing can still come back and get me, but until (and unless) that happens, I have a life to lead. I have been doing my best to spend time with my girls, and my family, and really appreciate my good fortune. I hope you all dont mind me stopping by on a quarterly basis. My life is just so darned FULL, that I dont have time to stay on top of the board all of the time. (working 2 jobs to pay med bills) Every time I get a clean scan though, I am prompted to come back to try to put a little ray of hope into someones life who may have had a fairly late-stage diagnosis. When I was diagnosed during a bronchosopy on January 15 2004, my pulmonologist told my brother that I had "weeks, not months" to live. Gosh, thats cheery. January 15, 2006 is about the date of my next scan, and I dont think there is much doubt I will make it till then. That is two whole YEARS from the diagnosis! During that time I have gotten my youngest daughter from 16 to 18, employed, and I have had a chance to try to teach her how to look out for herself, 'cause daddy might not be there. Even if it comes back, I got that done. Not being able to look after her while she was so young and they were talking "weeks" was the scariest part for me. Miracles happen all the time. DON'T give up. Keep fighting, and believe that miracles DO happen. And I truly believe that my getting up every morning with my almost 2-year girlfriend NED is one of them. Regards, mike_s w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Congratulations!!!! I am glad you posted because it gives hope and inspiration to so many of us! I wish you clean scans in January and everytime after that!!!! jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 That is truly great and very hopeful for everyone. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Congratulations Mike and Thank you for the inspiration. Sharing news and results , especially good ones like yours , is so very helpful to others. My best to you. Love and Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Thanks for the great update. Boy we all love NED! So glad he's hanging around at your place also! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Wonderful and welcomed news. Thank you for the great update! Brian and Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Congrats to you, Mike!!! I remember the last time you stopped by! We all certainly understand ALL you gotta do. Just don't forget that some of us will be looking for you January visit! Very best regards to you! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Want to add my congrats on a clean scan! Yes, WOW is definitely in order. I got tears in my eyes when you were talking about your daughter...I am so happy for you and your family. Many blessings and here's to clean scans forever! Love and light Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Great news-I am so happy for you. Here's to many more. Living life, Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Whoo Hooo! Congratulations, Mike! Drop by anytime. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Congratulations Mike,Good to hear from you and very glad you are still NED.I will tip a bud lite in celebration for you tonite at Cindi's Pub.Wishing you continued sucess for a very.very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Thanks for stopping by with the fantastic report, Mike!! Miracles do happen! You have a purpose. See you come January. All the best to you and your girls, including NED! love, Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flacrakr Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Mike: I share your WOW. Congratulations. Your post is always important to me as I was similiarly dx'd about 9 months after you. Hope you keep on leading the parade. God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 Amazing Amazing Amazing! I shall print this post for my dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 so, so wonderful Mike! I am so appreciative that you continue to come back and give us your amazing, good news. keep it up!!! xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Hey there Mike, Congrats on another clean scan, I just got one a few weeks ago myself I have a good feeling that 5 years from now you'll still be getting up with NED. Hope things are going well for you after your move. Take care Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Mike, Thank you for the tremendous boost of optimism and strength you just gave me by sharing your great news! It means a lot to me. You sound like a good guy and I'm so glad for your good fortune! WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 I'd say that WOW is the operative word here. Congratulations! This is great news and I am so glad you came by to share with us. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_s Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 Nice to hear from you all.. Kaffie, congrats on the clean scan.. Dont worrry, I will be back, and thanks again for the good wishes. Regards, mike_s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Great news Mike. Glad to hear scans were clean. Good to hear from you ...even if it is quarterly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 THANK YOU MIKE! THANK YOU FOR THE POST!! THANK YOU FOR THE HOPE!!! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.