dadstimeon Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Good Day To All, Well it's been 4 year this (never can remember the exact date/good enough for government work) month, still here doing (other then fatigue) well overall and spirits are good. Hopefully this will help the newbies coming aboard that one can live with lung cancer, have a life and it is doable. Not saying it is always easy or fun because it's not at times. I don't think I ever experienced anything like lung cancer in my entire life where it is like an octopus, reaches out and effects everyone/everything. My overall journey (me one lucky b*stard) has been very positive with a few bumps along the way here and there. I would like to thank all my wonderful family, friends, doctors and nurses for without you this would not be possible. Would like to thank the board, it gives me a place to come to and be a part of a very special group. Also thanks to the board I have meet many wonderful people including one who became my best friend and several of us are starting a walk/run this year. I hope to meet more from the board as time goes on. As long as there is life there is hope! Peace, take care and God Bless everyone. Spirits Are Good! Rich-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 YOU DA MANNNNNN!!!!!! That just goes to show those damn statistics that LC survivors will not go quietly into that gentle night. Oh no, they FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Rich, You are awesome!!!! GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Rich,congratulations on 4 years.Thanks also for doing so much to help and support so many of us here during that time. Wishing you many,many more 4 year celebrations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie55 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Rich, You are my poster boy, my inspiration!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie22 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Rich, You give me such great hope and encouragement. This has been a tuff weekend on my mom, coughing up blood and what seems to be blood clots. Waiting to hear back from the Dr. Hoping this is just normal. You are for sure an INSPIRATION!!!!!! Hugs and Prayers Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Rich, Congratulations, and thank you for doing all you do for us! I wish you many, many more anniversaries! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Just don't have words adequate enough to express how WONDERFUL it is that your 'spirits are good' and that you are celebrating 4 whole years of survivorship, Rich. You are, for sure, one of a kind very special guy! I feel privileged to be able to call you 'friend', Rich. And we are ALL so lucky to have you covering our backs!!! Thanks for all you do, your research and support, and very good humor! Ya know.............it's not just the newbies that need to see things like this, Rich. It lifts ALL of us up. Love and MANY MANY MANY more years of good spirits! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarHart Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Rich, you are just Amazing, not only for doing so well but for being such a friend to everyone on this board. I printed out your bio once to show Ken, just so he could see there was hope. Some people can beat this monster! Karen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Rich, Have we told you lately that we love you??? You are an awesome fighter and a great resource full of information for all of us. You are awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Yeah! Great news! Thanks...we all need to hear the good stuff too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Your presence is a gift. You have helped me cope with my mom's illness more than you will ever, ever know. Congrats on four years and here's to many, many more. God Bless you, Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Rich, You will ALWAYS be one of my heros. SOOO glad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Excellent news there!!! You can be very proud. Thank you for all the help you've given others as well. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Rich I am so happy for you. We have been on this journey dealing with lung cancer but who knows we may have been on Rt. 24 and Rt.25 going to the Cape also! I hope that I get back to the Bay State and we get to celebrate more years of survival! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Words can't express how happy I feel for you. You've been such a fighter and continue to give us all hope. God bless you, Rich. Joanie ((())) HOORAY, HOORAY, HOORAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dihen Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Congratulations, and thank you for sharing a message of hope! May god continue to keep you and bless you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Whoopee!!! Four years -- how wonderful. You can see the lift it's given everyone -- thanks for all that you've done and for giving us all hope! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j ross Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 You are wonderful. Thanks for all your research and for remembering that not everyone is in the US. We wish you many more years/ Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresag Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 God bless you, Rich. Congratulations and wishes for many, many more anniversaries. - Teresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Richard sorry I am late here. I am hearing Jackie Gleason in my head now after reading your title. It is sweet isn't it? Seems like only yesterday you came here with those monkey pictures. I am so glad you found us and took on the role of official LCSC search engine. You do a great job, an amazing job, and you seem to always be there for both the survivors and the caregivers. I can't tell you how much your friendship and devotion means to me and to this site. So here is to another 4 years...Cindi -- where are ya girl? Open the pub -- we'll need lots of Bud Light, or as my son used to say, Butt Light. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Butt Lights all around! Pub is officially OPEN Congrats, Rich. Glad you are here. Gives me tears... Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 RIch You can Be my ring mqanager any day if I ever need one. You are an AWESOME FIGHTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy HAppy Joy Joy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Rich you are a true gift to this site. Thank you and a GREAT BIG CONGRATULATIONS ON 4. Will change my font size for the 5th anniversary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I'm taking notes........... Keep it up jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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