Calintay Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Well I can honestly say this for the first time since I have been a member, I need to take a break. I realized with my last update that some people may be getting "offended" reading how my mom is always doing so well. I love this site it has helped me tremendously and may need to help me again but at this time I am taking a break for an undetermined amount of time. I will continue to keep praying for a cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Only take a break if you need it, not for or because of anyone else. The newcomers here that are scared to death need to hear about others doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I ditto what Ry said! People love and NEED to hear stories of hope. When I first came aboard I hung to every post by survivors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Well don't know why anyone would-- everybody loves to read and hear positive stories. Gives us all hope and it's an inspiration to many! I'm always looking for the positive side and you mom certainly is one of them! Hope you stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Heidi-- I remember when I first came here I lapped up all the positive stories. I couldn't get enough of them. I hope you will stay. I think you are an ENCOURAGEMENT to many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I agree with Ry. I love to read positive stories! Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Some times we need to hear good news to keep us going and focused and positive. IF all you hear is bad things well.. It is up toyou of course but don't think because Mom is doing well that you have to leave us for any reason. I never have news and am still helping out here ya Know?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Heidi, I'll have to stop posting now because Mike was also IIIA and he is gone, and that won't help new patients at least when they see your posts, they knew with your mother profile that they have a chance....... If everybody that have a good issue stopped posting.....where would be the HOPE for the new members..???????? Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylove91297 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I agree fully with all the posts above that you shouldn't stop posting. I have just recently been diagnosised with sclc. I found this website about a week after finding out I had cancer. When I found this site I had little to no hope that I could beat this cancer. The stories I have read here and the support and kind words that I have gotten from the kind people on this site have given me the hope I so desperately needed. I know first hand how being diagnosed with cancer can turn your life upside down, and if everyone quit posting because they didn't want to hurt someones feelings because they are doing so well, and maybe the person who is reading isn't, then that person may lose all hope and just give up and let cancer win. Please don't quit posting now, your story along with the numerous other success stories on this site are what keeps me coming back. When I am low and down, I come here and they give me the strength I need to face another day. Bobbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I agree with all of the above. Please only take the hall pass if YOU need it. We NEED positive stories. It gives more hope than you realize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Please stay, as a survivor, I need to hear the good, hopeful, positive side of this journey! What ever you decide, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Please don't leave. Without stories from the ones who survive this mess...it really leaves us with no hope. Please re-consider. Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Hey Heidi!!! Don't you EVEN make me come all the way out there to get you to remain here!!!!! I'm not planning on going anywhere soon, so I sure hope you reconsider!People come to THIS website to receive hope and read the many positive stories of folks doing well. What would be upsetting if there were none here to read! Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Ditto all of the above. If you need a break, that is understandable. I personally love seeing people who are beating this disease. It helps all of us, regardless of where we are on this journey. Nothing offensive about good news! Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Take your break and come back Never listen to what people say. The vast majority of us are thrilled that your mom is doing so good. Shame on this person who puts a bad rap on this. See you when you get back. You better come back, ya hear! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Ditto Ditto to all of the above. I certainly looked forward to your posts. Your posts certainly give hope to many. Me, being one of the many. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 "Calintay"]Well realized with my last update that some people may be getting "offended" reading how my mom is always doing so well.. Well that's the damniest thing I have EVER HEARD! Hearing that someone is a SURVIVOR and has BEATEN this monster of a disease is EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED TO HEAR! Blow it off and stick around to offer INSPIRATION to those of us that appreciate hearing how WELL YOUR MOM IS DOING! MOM ROCKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 Thank you all for your kind words. I really do feel welcome here reading all your posts you guys are great. So I called my mom the other day to see what she was doing and she said "Trying to figure what hurt your feelings on the Lung cancer website" Well I was just so excited to hear she was looking at it that we talked I told her what had hurt my feelings and she said "Quit being so sensitive all the time, you need that site, I am doing fine and that is exciting for us." SOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooo............ Here I am I hope I am welcome back. My mom really knocked some sense into me just talking to her. Then all these awesome responses just made me really feel good. THANK YOU everyone! Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Welcome back Heidi! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Thank you for staying and giving the rest of us a reason to still hope. Love, Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylove91297 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Heidi, Thank you so much for coming back. I have been keeping track of this thread, and hoping and praying that you would reconsider. I need to read the positives of this dreaded disease, and your mothers doing well is a great positive. "WELCOME HOME" Bobbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 WOOHOO!!! Heidi's back!!! I'm soooo glad!! God Bless!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I am very happy to see that you are back! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Heidi ! I am proud of your mom for knocking some sense into you, girl!!!! I took a break for only a couple of days not too long ago. I had intended to stay away longer, but bless Jackie's heart.......she came looking for me and made me realize that I guess we just can't please all the folks here all the time so my hiatus was very shorlived. We all want to celebrate your mother's wonderful progress and survival.....EVERYONE here. So hop back in here with both feet. We are so happy to welcome you back! Love, Kasey PS: Give mom a great big pat on the back and HUG from me for knocking you around! That's what mother's are for, afterall ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 This is about SUPPORT and making FREIDNS! You my dear have earned that right. We all have a soft down now and then, but we can get through them. Someome always knows just what to say to pull us UP! Glad your hanging on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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