Rick Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Just to reassure eveyone that just because of our latest developments, we are here to stay and so is the site!! Everyone here is family to us and we love you all. I have had several emails asking this question and want to make it known that as long as there is a need for this site, it will be here. I wish with all my heart, there was no need for this site, but until then, it is here!!!! We love you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Thanks Rick. This site has helped keep me sane through all of this. I think it's obvious from the numbers that many people need this help. It calms the overwhelming fear and doubts that go along with LC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Thanks Rick. But it's you and Katie who are like family here. You're like brother and sister to all of us on the board. I don't know of anywhere else you can get to know someone so intimately as we do through our posts, yet not really "know them" in person. Connie phoned me this morning and we talked and laughed for quite some time as if we had known each other since childhood. When Jessee passed away it affected me more than I thought it would - I still have his name on my handlebars - he gave me so much strength, and continues to do so. What I'm trying to say is because of you and Katie we have this very powerful medium to connect to people, and communicate with them on a very deep, personal level that would not have been possible without you creating and maintaining this site. THANK YOU RICK, KATIE, AND JESSEE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrell Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 I agree with Dave. Once a loved one passes, it doesn't mean the fight is over. It has been almost a year since my father passed, and I still come here and feel/ache with the people here and feel everyone is my friend/comadre. Thanks Rick and Katie, you are very special. Mirrell p.s. my heart broke all over again when i read Katies post, because I knew she and you were fighting as I had fought before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Dear Katie & Rick Thank God for both of you. I don't know what I would do without this board, it has been such a comfort to me since my diagnosis 7 months ago, you have both earned a special place in heaven for your kindness and caring about all of us. I feel like I know so many of you personally, even better than I know some of my friends I see all the time. I took it really bad when Jesse died, I was so sad, even my family was sad, they also felt like they knew him and you and Katie. It is truly amazing how people can touch your lives even though you have never actually seen them or talked to them. Thanks for all you are both doing for us Bess B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Never had any doubts you 2 were here to stay. Give kisses to that babydoll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Your new picture of your son I assume, really lifted me up today. That was great! This is a great place to secure knowledge. I wish something like this was around when other members of my family went through lc. Knowledge is Power as is said on here all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 16, 2003 Author Share Posted September 16, 2003 Not sure whose kiddo this is.. Just thought it was a cute picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 It amazes me that you two always have time to keep us posted with all youve been through. I was wondering if youd stay and Im glad that you will. God Bless you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Katie and Rick, we need you! Thanks for staying on. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraL Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 In my very short time here it's clear that Katie and Rick are driving forces! Thanks for being here, and thanks for staying! Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Leave it to Rick to post a picture of a kid not his own! LOL! As everyone else has said - THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all the work you've done on this site, and all of Katie's inspiring posts that keep the rest of us plodding along. God, when I think of all the tears of terror I shed before I found this site, it almost makes me start crying again! Hugs and prayers (and pass one of those hugs on to Katie), SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina D. Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 > Leave it to Rick to post a picture of a kid not his own! Well, he is NOT mine! I swear I was out of town that day and I never had anything but sisterly feelings towards his father! Thanks Rick and Katie. This is a wonderful site and we are all glad to be here with you, even if the reason for our being here is stinko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EileenM Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Glad Rick and Katie are here to stay. This is a wonderful site. I am a newbie and have found this site to be very helpful. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone! EileenM DX:NSCLC on July 23, 2003 Stage 1A T1 N0 M0 l.x x 1l5 cm pulmonary nodule in right upper lobe Upper right lobectomy Bronchioalveolar Carcinoma (BAC) Lifelong NonSmoker Begin Catscan follow-ups in November 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Rick and Katie: I never had any doubts that you were going to stay. You put this site together and invested much time and effort to insure that it runs smoothly. Good to hear it form you then to sit back and speculate, then I would be a news reporter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Nice Picture! Thank you a million times over for all that you guys do for this website and providing people like me a safe haven to receive much needed support. I am wishing all of you my best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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