IAAM Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 A lot of you have mentioned Attitude. Just thought I'd share something very cool. About 1/2 way thru my radiation trtmts. my father wanted to go along one day to treatment. He surprised me, he had a box of white tshirts printed up that just said the word "Attitude"! He told me he thought Attitude was 1/2 the battle. I gave them to family and friends, my oncologists, nurses and radiation techs. My last day of radiation, it was awesome, all of the rad. techs wore their Attitude tshirts for me! It was so touching, I'm actually getting choked up as I type this. I know it's hard to always keep a positive attitude, but what I've read here, most of you have done just that! Thank you. -E Quote
fillise Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 What a great story! And what a great dad! Susan Quote
IAAM Posted June 28, 2007 Author Posted June 28, 2007 Hi Susan, Thanks, and he is a great dad! Sounds like you're very close with your mom. I am too. My mom was diag. 2 yrs. before me with nsclc. She is doing good. How was Venice? I've always wanted to go Italy. When I first found out I had a tumor I had to wait 4 days to hear the results. I said to my girlfriend that if it is malignant I want to go to Italy. She told me even if it is benign, go to Italy. Well, I had to start treatment soon after. My husband and I did take a vacation 2 mths. ago, not Italy. I am still planning on getting there some day! Hope your mom is doing well, and enjoying her 3 mths. off of chemo! -E Quote
recce101 Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 "IAAM" ...My last day of radiation, it was awesome, all of the rad. techs wore their Attitude tshirts for me! It was so touching, I'm actually getting choked up as I type this. Well, I got choked up as I read it, still am, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. My emotions have been close to the surface ever since I was diagnosed last September, but it's not about me or self-pity or anger or fear or anything like that. It's just that I've been incredibly touched by the thoughtfulness and compassion and goodness that's been welling up around our family the past several months, things I sort of hoped were out there somewhere but had never seen to that degree, things I hadn't motivated myself to provide others to any extent in years gone by. Maybe I'll have a chance to make amends in some small way. Aloha, Ned Quote
dscherer Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 Dads are amazing, especially yours! I love the shirt idea. I to believe attitude is half the battle! Keep wearing that shirt, it's working!!!!!!!! Dana Quote
ernrol Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 You got it. It’s like The Little Engine That Could. I know I can, I know I can! Stay positive, Ernie Quote
mamasbabygirl Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 This story is so entirely cool!! I think your dad is right! Quote
ztweb Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 fabulous idea! This would be something we could even do for people around here! Love it! Thanks! Jen Quote
shineladysue Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 What a wonderful story and such a wonderful dad. Thanks for sharing and keep up the GREAT ATTITUDE!!! Sue Quote
IAAM Posted July 13, 2007 Author Posted July 13, 2007 Sorry to all I haven't replied sooner, we went out of town for our Aunt's funeral. I'm so glad I touched many of you with my Attitude t-shirt story! Hope you all are doing well. -E Quote
jang Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 Lance Armstrong said it best... "Attitude is Everything" Quote
blaze100 Posted July 16, 2007 Posted July 16, 2007 Yes, and did you watch Mohammad Ali's daughter on Dancing with the Stars? She said her dad always said, "The will is more than the skill". Sounds like you have a great dad too. Barb Quote
Maryanne Posted July 16, 2007 Posted July 16, 2007 What a GREAT dad and what an inspiring story. It is amazing the wonderful people you meet through treatments. Ours had a little party for Joel when he finished treatments. You are so lucky to have a dad who loves you so much and cares so much for his little girl. ATTITIDE is contageous.... Continuted good luck! Maryanne Quote
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