dadstimeon Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 To Me It’s All About The Members First And Foremost--That’s The Person With Lung Cancer, The Caregiver, Family Members, Friends And The Good Folks Who Run This Board. I Read Almost All Of The Posts But Do Not Always Respond, Does Not Mean I Do Not Care. Does Not Matter What Forum It Is In, What The Name Of The Forum Is. What Matters To Me Is The Member Posting It. I May Or May Not Always Agree With What Is Written And I’m Sure The Same Goes With What I Post, But I Do Try To Have Respect And Do Try Not To Post In A Way To Hurt Or Offend Anyone. This Board Gives Me A Place To Be Me, It’s Open 24x7, And All Are Welcome. To Make A Contribution In My Own Little Way, It’s A Second Home For Me. To Be With People Who Understand. In My World When It Comes Right Down To Lung Cancer Itself No One Really Gives A Rat’s *ss About It. Not One Single Person Since Day One Has Asked Me (They Will Help If I Ask Them) What Can I Do To Make A Differences With Lung Cancer, People Who Are Really Interested In Doing Something About Lung Cancer Come From This Board. Here One Can Try And Make A Differences In There Own Way If One So Desires. We Can Learn More Here Then Anywhere Else. Here It’s The Real Thing, The Real Deal--In Primetime, Live And In Living Color. Here Everyone Has Something To Offer, Something To Give. In Fairness To Katie, Rick And The Board Of Director’s They Are The Ones That Have To Make The Decisions On What They Think Is Best For The Board. They Are The Ones Paying The Freight With There Time Etc Running It. They’re Not Going To Please Everyone, All The Time. Also In Fairness To Them If A Member Decides To Leave That Is There Choice, There Decision For Whatever Reasons. They Are Forcing No One Off The Board. This Is The Best Message Board On The Internet Period. There Is A Place Here For The Patient, For The Caregiver--There Family Members/Friends, For People Who Grieve, A Place To Laugh, A Place To Cry, A Place To Be Happy. And What Makes This The Best Place On The Internet Is Each And Every One Of Us. I’ve Met Some Wonderful People Because For This Board I Would Not Have Otherwise And I’m Involved With Several Board Members For A Lung Cancer Walk/Run In November That Would Never Have Happened Because Of This Board. I Know I Would Not Be As Active With Lung Cancer If It Was Not For This Board. Also I Respect And Admire All The Members Who Are Battling This Disease, The Caregivers Who Help There Love Ones, The Ones Who Have Won There Battle And Those Who Have Lost Love Ones And Have Stayed On, That To Me Is True Grit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Well said. Thanks, Rich. I come because of all the love, support and help that is here for me and for Lucie. I also come to give what I can. Thanks to all for your contributions here. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Nicely said Richard. It is all about the brotherhood we all share -- whether patient or caregiver we've all been hit with the lung cancer beer truck (like that Beck?). I come here because I care so much about everyone here and I hope I help at least a little bit. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Rich, Your post said it all... it struck a chord with me on so many levels. I thank you for posting it. For many reasons, it was what I needed to read today. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Love you, Rich! Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Thank you Rick. No other words are needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 You hit it right on, Rich.....that's exactly why I jumped in with joining and participating in this forum and I haven't been disappointed yet. Your post here just reaffirms that I should stay here and contribute for that. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 A big Thank you, Rich. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSF Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Thank you Rich, and thank you to all the members. I don't think I could have made it this long rationally without this group. When I think there's no hope, I read about those who have made it a year, 3 1/2 years, 8 years and more. When I have a question, I know where to go. When I need to be uplifted, I find someone with a funny story, or words of joy and celebration. When I feel like it's only me with these emotions, I can read about those with the same emotions. My faith has gotten stronger because of this group, and I know no matter what happens in the future, we all have an incredible support system that will always be there. God bless you all Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 You said it perfect Rich.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Well said Rich. i don't post a lot but I do read all post daily. I feel a lot of others can say it better then me but when I do post I hope I help someone, if only a wee bit. If I do then I feel my time is well spent. Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Right On ich Could Not have said it better than that. Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Well said Rich! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Beautifully said Rich! I too come here and I pretty much read every post even though I don't respond to them all. I just either don't have the time, or the right words to say (especially lately I've been sort of at a loss for words). But from this site I get so much hope, support and love. I get the chance to hopefully help someone else as so many people have helped me. This disease makes me feel so powerless and helpless. This is the one thing I can do to help and my chance to give back for all that I've received here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Good words Rich. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 You are so right Rich, it is all about the people. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Thank you, Rich! Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Thanks Rich, you said it all. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.S. I Love You Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I second that emotion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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