dadstimeon Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 There is no magic bullet, a right/wrong way or one pill cures all when it comes to lung cancer. Everyone is different, views things differently and approaches things differently. What keeps me going is my wife, daughter, best friend, family/friends, doctors/nurses and this board who have been here for me no matter what. Through all of life’s ups and downs I still see light at the end of the tunnel. We live in a day-to-day world where (TV, Newspapers, Internet etc) more is focused on tragedy/the negative side of life yet the positive side still far out ways the negative. Being on the board for over 4 years we have had our share of tragedies but we also have had our share of triumphs. I do pray and hope that the newcomers who have joined us regardless weather one believes in a higher authority, fate, luck, the stars or call it what one wants to-- that there are members here that have been cured of lung cancer, members here living a active life with lung cancer for many years after there prognoses and members here that battled lung cancer with courage, pride and dignity regardless of the outcome. We all have to face adversity through life from the moment we are born but it sure does make that adversity a lot easier thanks to all the wonderful members (patient, caregiver, family, friends) here who offer so much caring, sharing, support and hope. As long as there is life there is hope! God Bless Everyone, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Beautifully said, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Rich, You are awesome!! Thank you!! God Bless!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 A GREAT BIG DITTO!! You have touched upon just how ALL of US Lung Cancer Survivors Really feel. Well said Rich! Well said, and THANK YOU! I can't always put into words just HOW I feel being a lung cancer patient/survivor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Nicely said Rich. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 AMEN wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 So true, Rich. We see some of the worst in life every day through the media. This community allows us to see some of the best. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sis Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Rich, If I looked up "optimist" in the dictionary, I KNOW your picture would be there. Thanks for sharing those beautiful words. Yes, there is a lot of hope when it comes to lung cancer cures. Let's all hold on to those positive thoughts!! Thanks for your post. Ellie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Rich, This is a wonderful post. It says it all. I hope all new members read this because it speaks volumes about the journeys, traveled here. I would also like to take this time to tell you , Rich, what a gift you are to us. I believe in a higher power whom I choose to call "God" and it is my belief that he put you not just on a journey , but on a "mission". A "mission" to bring an important message in life to us all. Thank you , Rich and God Bless you. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger C Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I was a little down today and then read your post. All I can say is "THANK YOU" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Thank you very much Rich. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Hope,hope & more hope. Thank you Rich. Your possiviti give us so much life. hugs, love & prayers bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am one of those people that finds it hard to put my emotions and thoughts into words - you my friend have truly said what most of us are unable to. God bless you, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Rich- It was nice of you to take the time to encourage others in the midst of everything you are going through yourself. We all approach this journey we're on in various ways but here we all come together and we stick together. Thanks for all you do here and off the boards as well. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Thanks for a wonderful, inspirational post post, Rich. You are awesome, indeed. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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