SJAS Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Just wanted to take a moment to update old friends and welcome the many who have joined the board since I have been able to be very active. Two days ago Steve was returned home from the hopital by ambulance and hospice begun. His care is extensive now. I just want to say a word to all of you fighting cancer. Please do not let this sad turn in our road cause you deeper concern about your path. Steve began this journey with more cancer than many people have at the end. That he was able to walk out of the hospital two years ago was a miracle in itself. I truly believe that the answer is closer than we might imagine and we will see the day when this is a highly treatable condition. This is what will keep me in the fight. Although the answer was not here for Steve, we can work to find it for you, and my children and your children. Thank you to all who have been so supportive in our journey. Joyce Quote
Patkid Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce With tears I assure you that we are praying fervently. Your encouragement for us is consistent w/ the love and concern you always show for all of us. You and Steve are so important to us. We are with you and your family through prayer. We are confident that hospice will be a comfort for you guys. Lots and lots of love and support Brat Quote
SDianneB Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce, I'm so sorry for what you and Steve are going through. I detest this disease. I believe that for each of us who gets this disease, and lives to tell about our experiences with it, there are at least a dozen who benefit. So, a special thanks to you for sharing your experience. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. Di Quote
bunny Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 thank you for your powerful words of hope. I will keep both of you in my thoughts during what must be an incredibly difficult time for you. xoxo amie Quote
SBeth Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce, Thank you for your caring and loving update. It is never easy to share news that can be painful. I will be saying a prayer that you, Steve and your children find some peace during this difficult time in your lives. Quote
Fay A. Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Dear Joyce, You and Steve have my prayers for peace in the days ahead. Quote
Ann Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce...I am keeping you and Steve in my thoughts and prayers. You are a very atrong and brave woman. Thanks for sharing your message of hope with others at such a difficult pesonal time. Quote
dchurchi Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce, I wish I had magic words of wisdom. I will pray for both you and Steve and hope God helps you find comfort during this time. Debbie Husband Alan DX with limited small cell lung cancer on Jan 10th 2005 Quote
LynneH Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce, I am keeping you and Steve in my thoughts. How unselfish of you to offer us comfort during this most terribly difficult time for you and your family. I know Hospice will bring a tremendous amount of help and comfort to you both. Take care, Lynne Quote
stand4hope Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Dear Joyce, We have already talked, but I want to ditto everything I already said, everything everyone here has said, and just can't tell you how much I am thinking about you and how sorry I am that you have to go through this. May God fill every room of your house with His love. May He guide the minds, hands and hearts of the hospice caregivers, may He bless you with His peace, and may He bless Steve with His great and wonderful comfort. All my love, Peggy Quote
kamataca Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce, What an amazing person you are, that you can take this time to console us and offer us hope. You sound like a strong and wonderful couple. I hope for peace for you. Kelly Quote
kimblanchard Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce, thank you for your continued words of support at this very worst of times. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Love jim Quote
Treebywater Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce, I am so very sorry that this is where you find yourself on the journey. Your words of hope are such an encouragement. If WE can be an encouragement to you right now, please let us. love, Val Quote
Nancy B Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce, I am praying for peace and comfort for you and Steve. Thank you for your encouragement and for your hopeful message to us. I hope we can be of some comfort for you. Hugs, Nancy B Quote
cindi o'h Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 dear Joyce, So very sorry to hear about the latest turn of events. You and Steve have given so much to lung cancer awareness and now you continue to give to us a ray of hope that we are all desiring. God bless both of you. Prayers for comfort for Steve and for you. Cindi o'h Quote
Lisa O Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce, You are truly an amazing brave and unselfish woman and your message here shows how much compassion you give even in your sadder days. Please know that your family is in my prayers. Quote
Ry Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce~ I am so sorry for what you are both going through. I am glad he is able to be home with his family for the end of his journey. Rochelle Quote
Don Wood Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 So sorry, Joyce. You and Steve are raised up in my prayers. Don Quote
daggiesmom Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 You are both in my prayers. ((())) Joanie Quote
Botley Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Dear Joyce, Just a note to let you know that you and your entire family are in our prayers! You and Steve have fought the battle and we pray for a peaceful journey for all of you! You are all in our thoughts and prayers for the days ahead. Please try to take care of yourself as well. Take Care, Botley & Mother Quote
KC Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce, You dear Steve is such a fighter. God bless him. I will be praying for you and Steve that you may both find comfort and peace in the days ahead. I am so sorry for this turn of events. Quote
TAnn Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce, I am so sorry to hear of Steve's condition. I will keep you in my prayers. You have been an incredible support to me and I thank you for all of your kindness. I know this is a difficult time for you and you still sent us your hopeful thoughts. Thank you and God Bless... TAnn Quote
hopeandstrength Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Thank you, Joyce for taking the time to come here and offer your support during this extremely difficult time. Take care... Cathy I knew you were also from No Ca from that lovely picture of the two of you... Quote
Andrea B. Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce, I am so sorry to hear about Steve's condition. You are an amazing woman to offer others hope and encouragement during this difficult time. You all will remain in my prayers. Quote
gail p-m Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Joyce, I'm so sorry to read your post about Steve coming to the end of his journey. I'm amazed that you can offer such kind words at such a difficult time. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. gail p-m Quote
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