Andrea Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 It truly is not fair, it defies logic and just is not right I am so sorry for all that you are going through The right words escape me right now, not sure what to say other than sending you both lots of love and prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kathleen Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Carleen - I have no words either. I feel terrible for you and Keith and I pray that a miracle will happen. Your anger is completely understandable! I'm not good at saying the right thing, just know that even though we've never met I am thinking of you and praying for a miracle. Kathleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Carleen and Keith, I wish there was something I could do or say to make things better - I have no words. I am praying for that miracle. Love you both. Hugs, Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 ((((((((Carleen))))))))) Reading your words brought so many feelings that I had when Dennis was ill right back to life. I know how it feels to be robbed of all hope and feel so lost and alone. Helpless....what a strong word. That one word cannot be understood unless you have been where you are now. Unfortunately, too many of us on this board have become very familar with that word. Carleen, it's so alright to be angry!!! You have so very much to be angry about right now. I always seemed to feel better after I would release my anger. Maybe you remember my posts about getting in the car, cranking up the music and then screaming to the top of my lungs. Know what??? As silly as it sounds, it always seemed to help. I would emerge from that car with enough strength to get me through another day. Carleen...you are strong! You and Keith are fighters! Don't let this punch be the one that scores a knock out. Pick yourself up, brush the dust off your butt and get ready for the next round! You have so many people here that are in your corner. Honey, many of us have survived this journey and you will too! Just be strong and remember we are holding you and Keith tightly in our arms, our thoughts and our prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Carleen, Keith, I am holding you in love and prayer. I understand, I care and I feel so intensly your pain. I can only offer my love. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Carleen I have no word but I am saying many many prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeandstrength Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I HATE it when the doctors don't give you hope!!! There has to be hope, of some kind. Maybe not a cure, but something. I'm mad right with you that they made Keith so sad. All I can say is you and Keith don't deserve this and I am constantly sending you both my good vibes and prayers. I have to admit that my faith was tested with my dad and I still feel mad that he had to die. It's not FAIR. Go out and prove those doctors wrong!!!! I'm so sorry, Carleen. I feel so bad... Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Carleen, I am so sorry for what you went through. How absolutely gut wrenching for you both... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Carleen, you and Keith have my prayers. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 So sorry to hear about your awful day, I'm keeping you both in my thoughts and hoping for something to help Keith with his battle. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I hold Keith and Carleen up to you, Lord, for your healing grace and your peace. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Oh my! I am so sorry and so saddend by this news. My prayers are with you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Carleen and Keith, I have no words, but I'm praying for both of you. Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindy0519 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Oh Collen...I know how hard it is to hear that nothing else can be done. And while it feels for a few days that all your hope has been taken away... I pray that you and Keith are very soon able to find some of the peace and a new sort of "hope" that our family has found in the past couple weeks. Always remember, and hold tight to the fact that NOBODY can take hope away Collen. As long as you and Keith hold tight to it.. no matter how faint it might be to everyone else it is still there. I too think it is normal (and healthy) to be angry. I used to work with a rape crisis center and one of the activities we used to do with survivors that was an excellent "release" was to have the write down all their angry thougths (dont read... just write!) then tear then up and either toss the pieces in the air or attach them via an envelope to a ballon. As the pieces fall (do this somewhere that you don't have to pick them up) or the ballon rise ...let the angry go and really feel the release. It is an awesome experince!! I too will be praying for both of you..for freedom from pain and fear, a new found hope, continued strength and most of all PEACE! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I am so very sorry for your pain. I pray that God will grant your (our) prayers for Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Carleen... Words can't express how I feel. I'm so sorry that you (and Keith) had your hopes dashed. I can only offer my continuing prayers and get mad and sad with you. Much love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Lea Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Carleen, it seems so unfair that my husband who doesn't want to fight got a "NED" this week and your Keith who is trying so hard gets bad news. My heart breaks for you. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Barbara Lea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flwrjunke Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Keith & Carleen, Just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you both and praying for a miracle. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 http://www3.mdanderson.org/depts/bmt/smallcell/ Carleen, Here is a trial that has three phases for SCLC at M.D. Anderson in Houston, TX.. You will need to contact them for requirements of eligability. I will keep looking to see what else I can find...You and Keith are in my prayers each day. God Bless and gentle hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I didn't even finish reading you post because the tears kept getting in the way. I wish there was something, ANYTHING that I could say or do that would help. My heart is breaking right along with yours. Holding you close to my heart and please know you and your Keith are in my prayers and never far away from my thoughts. (((Carleen)))) Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Carleen and Keith, I'm so sorry about this turn of events. Sending lots of prayers. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalouDP Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Those darn doctors told my husband the same thing. I grab his collar and pointed him to the door. I told him please don't rob him of his little hope he has left. He walked away. I hate this disease very much. Carleen if you ever need to talk please pm me, and I will give you my phone number. Love and God's blessings to you both Malou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Don't know what to say for peace but will continue to lift both of you up to God. Doesn't mean there is understanding or comfort but you both are in lots of prayers here. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 It's all been said, I'm keeping you both in my prayers. You don't deserve what has been dealt to you. I don't blame you for feeling the way you do I'm sorry Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Carleen, Your post brought up so many feelings about God that I had felt during my mom's illness. I feel your pain and wish I could say something to help you and Keith cope. Please try to get some sleep/rest and know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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