Carleen Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I am posting this here because it is good news, and I know it will give hope to many others. TODAY IS KEITH'S 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY FROM DIAGNOSIS. He is proof that statistics are BULL! If he would have listened to statistics he would have given up and lived only 9 months as was prognosed. But, it has been 3 years and I am holding onto hope that there are 3 more, 30 more, 50 more... I've held off posting this, as I was having a hard time feeling like celebrating today. Keith is feeling poorly from his chemo he received on Friday. He has sharp stomach pains and terrible constipation (he'd be mad at me if he knew I shared that with anyone ). Plus for the past 3-4 months he's had intermitant numbness in his arms which for the past couple of days has been constant. I am so easily frightened and brought low. But as I've thought on it all evening I realized 3 years is a victory. This is something to share not just for us, but for all those who need to know that LC is not a precise science with predetermined end dates. Not much celebrating going on here, but I think I'm going to use this as an excuse to go to bed early and snuggle up close and share lots of kisses. PS... I know it isn't LC related but I could use some prayers for Tuesday. I am going through embryo transfer procedure for IVF on Tuesday afternoon. I didn't have a great success with retrieval, so I could use all the prayers and luck for the few embryos I have to hold on TIGHT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Carleen, Keith's 3 years is indeed an inspiration to others to keep on fighting... thank you for sharing that milestone. As for him feeling bad after his last chemo , I am so sorry. I hope you have medication that will make him feel better. Mike had terrible constipation with some of his chemos and usually found that milk of magnesia daily kept him straight. If he missed it , he was in agony.. Hope Keith feels better. Wishing you luck on your IVF... Prayers for everything going on in your life. Take care . Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Congratulations on your three years. I am so sorry that your husband is not feeling the best. I pray for the both and will continue to keep you in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Oh, Carleen, silly girl. Don't you know that we are smart enough to know that you're just looking for an excuse to get those kisses! Love you, sweetie! Thank you for the PM and a big, hardy, Indiana YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on three years! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Best wishes Carleen. We worry, yes, but we must also think and realized what we have to be thankful for and 3 years and counting is great! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Yeah! for 3 years. Good luck for Tuesday. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Prayers&hugs to both you and your husband.Hope hes feeling better.Good luck on tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeandstrength Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 (((Carleen and Keith)))) Congratulations on 3 years!!! Good luck with the invitro. I'm keeping you in my prayers! Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Congrats on the 3 years!!!! Party time at the pub!!!! GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Three years is beautiful! Good luck with the test tube! Much love, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Congratulations to you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skdgr81 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 That is a big inspriation 3 years - now let's hope and pray you and keith get 50 more! GOOD LUCK! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Carleen, As I say often in my life, "Little Victories, add up to big ones!" I will most certainly keep you in my prayers for the embryo transfer. God bless you always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Congratulations and prayers for MORE anniversaries and for a successful IVF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Today IS a day to celebrate, and I'm so glad you shared with us. YOu tel Keith that we're all in his corner praying for another 3 and another 3 and another 3.... And I will pray about the embryo retrieval. (((((Carleen))))) (((((Keith)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 How did I miss this post That is great news Carleen... Keep it coming. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Carleen, congratulations to you and Keith. Keep on truckin' Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Way to go Keith and Carleen! What a blessing for you both for the three year mark!. Thank you for encouraging and sharing. All the good news is wonderful for the whole lung cancer community. praying for your retrieval process also. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresag Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Many congratulations to Keith and you and wishes for many more "anniversaries" to come. Hoping those embryos super-glue themselves right where they belong! - Teresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adela Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Fantastic for you and Keith. Adela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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