norme Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Hi Everyone, It has been a very hard two weeks. We got home last Tuesday evening and Buddy is really glad to be home. It has been a very hard operation this time. He is not recovering very fast. Of course that is to be expected for what he has been through. I spent everyday and night with him except one so I to was happy to get home to my bed at night. The tumor to the colon was not a second primary as they had hoped. It came from the lung. Per the surgeon and the chemo onc it is rare that lung cancer mets to the colon. they biopsy the liver and there are two mets there also. They could not get all the cancer from the colon because of something to do with it growing on some wall in the colon I believe. I have not as yet seen the report from the surgeon but will get a copy when we go back for a checkup. The surgeon said that Buddy cannot go through anymore operations for his body would not be able to stand it. He is not so sure that the remaining cancer will not do the same thing again in the colon given time. He said to pray for a miracle. Will not be able to be on here as much as in the past for I want to be with Buddy in his waking hours as much as possible. When he naps will try to catch up on the so posts if possible. I sure hope all of you are living each day to the fullest. We all need to do that. don't put off to do tomorrow, do it today...that is all any of us has....God love all of you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaKB Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Hi Norme, Welcome! So glad to see you back! I am very sorry about Buddy. I do hope and pray that he has a speedy and easy recovery from the surgery. Hopefully being at home will help. I do not have anything to offer but prayers. I hope and pray that the two of you will have the most cherished time together for as long as time permits it. You have been an exemplary wife to Buddy. Please take time to rest also and take care of yourself. Praying for miracles, Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Dear Norme, I am glad that Buddy is home with you now. I pray that the remaining cancer in his colon remains stable without any further spread. This has been very hard on you as well. I am saying a prayer right now for the two of you. Blessings and love, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinksgal Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Norme I'm so glad to have you back!! and I will take your advice that you just gave us all!! Also I put a post for you on the one you responded to of mine. "Visit with Oncologist" So I won't write a alot more stuff here in this one.. Take Care and Take care of Buddy and tell him I am praying for both of you!! Love and Hugs!! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 I will be praying for you both!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Norme and Buddy, I was sure hoping for better news for you both. I am glad you are home now though and I do take your advise. Everyday I am glad to wake up in the morning and to see my kids. You just never know what tomorrow will bring. The saying goes, yesterday is a memory, tomorrow is a dream, so use to today because it is a present. Much Love, Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Good to see you back on line, Norme. Glad Buddy is back home. I wish you all the best for the holidays. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHK2971 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Norme, There's no place like home, right? You and Buddy take care of each other and know that the gang here is rooting and praying hard for you both. It's time for some good news. Take care, Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 ((((((NORME)))))))))))) Just know youre prayed for every night. Glad you checked in with us. Much love to you, friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Norme, Glad to hear you and Buddy are home. I am so sorry that Buddy had to go through another operation. Praying that everything stays stable and he will start getting stronger and better. God's speed in his healing. Take care of yourself also. Prayers for you both... God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaf Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Norme: I was so glad to see a posting from you! I am glad you are home. Praying for Buddy's recovery and a miracle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Norme, Sorry you did not get better news about Buddy. Hopefully he will start to feel better now that he is home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Norme, Glad to see you back at home, you and Buddy are in my prayers, Take it all one day at a time and enjoy each other's company. Have a good Holiday! Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Norme, Glad to see you posting, and very glad you're home sleeping in your own bed. Buddy surely will heal better at home. Sorry the surgery couldn't take care of all of the tumor. God bless and keep you both. XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Dear Norme, I am so glad you are home and back here. We missed you and thought of you and Buddy all the time. We all wish Buddy had better news. But each day brings new hope and new joy. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanS Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Hi Norme, So sorry to hear that is id that stinkin lung cancer again. What is their plan of action, more chemotherapy when he feels better I assume. The CPT-11 sounds like a good choice based on what he has been on, you may want to ask about that. You also may want to call the chemo oncologist to decide what he will go on next, so that you guys at least know whatv the plans are and have them set up for when he is feeling better. Let me know whats up.. hopful, Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlton Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Hi norme and buddy--- Happy to hear you both are at home. Enjoy your time together . Wishing you and buddy all the best this holiday season. Carlton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Hi Norme, Glad you and Buddy are home again. Sorry to hear how hard the last two weeks were. Wishing you and Buddy all the best in this holiday season. My prayers are with you and Buddy. Peace, take care and God Bless. Rich ************************************************************* The Power Of People Helping People / The Power Of Knowledge / The Power Of God / The Power Of Believing / The Power Of Positive Thinking / The Power Of Never Taking No For An Answer / That’s The Key ************************************************************* http://www.plwc.org/plwc/MainConstructo ... 08,00.html (Questions To Ask The Doctor About Lung Cancer) http://www.alcase.org/education/publica ... reath.html (With Every Breath A Lung Cancer Guidebook / From ALCASE / A Wealth Of Information / Free) http://www.cancersurvivaltoolbox.org (The Cancer Survival Toolbox / Free / From NCCS) http://www.centerwatch.com (Clinical Trails Listing Service / Center Watch) http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&editi ... ung+cancer (Lung Cancer In The News) http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/pro ... /guide.asp (The Wellness Community / National Cancer Support, Education And Support / Free) http://www.drugs.com (Drug Information Online) http://www.alcase.org (ALCASE / Alliance For Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, Education) http://www.nlm.nih.gov (Unites States / National Library Of Medicine) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html (Health Information / Medical Encyclopedia) http://www.google.com (Great Search Engine) http://blochcancer.org (R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc. / Please read: A Letter to all newly diagnosed cancer patients) http://www.cancer.org (American Cancer Society) http://www.cancer.gov (Cancer Information Service / NCI) http://www.cancerresearchcenter.org (Cancer Research Center) http://www.aicr.org (American Institute for Cancer Research; Nutrition Hotline / AICR) http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org (Cancer Hope Network) http://www.acor.org (Association of Cancer Online Resources / Free Online Lifeline For Everyone Affected By Cancer & Related Disorders) http://www.meds.com/lung/lunginfo.html (Lung Cancer Information Library) http://www.lungusa.org (American Lung Association) http://www.ama-assn.org (American Medical Association) http://www.docguide.com/news/content.ns ... g%20Cancer (Doctor’s Guide / Lung Cancer) http://www.healthfinder.gov/Scripts/Sea ... ?topic=506 (Healthfinder) http://www.medicinenet.com/Lung_Cancer/article.htm (Medicine Net) http://www.cancerindex.org/clinks2l.htm (Cancer Index / Lung Cancer Resources Directory) http://www.nfcr.org/site/PageServer?pag ... ncers_lung (National Foundation For Cancer Research) http://www.patientadvocate.org (Patient Advocate Foundation) http://www.lungcanceronline.org/effects ... fects.html (Lung Cancer Online / Hematologic (Blood) Effects) http://www.cancerlinks.org/lung.html (Lung Cancer Links) http://www.cancer-free.com (Cancer Free Connections) http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/C ... ung_cancer (Health Insite) http://www.lungcancerclaims.com (Lung Cancer / Lung Cancer Information Page) http://www.cancerlifecenter.com/engine. ... =dictionar (Cancer Life Center/ Cancer Dictionary)http://cancernews.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?b=cancernews (Cancer News) http://www.canceryellowpages.com/Resour ... G%20CANCER (Cancer yellow Pages) http://icare.org (ICARE / The International Cancer Alliance) http://www.vh.org/index.html (Virtual Hospital) http://www.lungcanceronline.org/support/financial.html (Lung Cancer Online / Financial, Legal & Insurance Issues) ************************************************************ If I Could Catch a Rainbow: If I could catch a rainbow, I would do it just for you, And share with you its beauty, On the days you’re feeling blue. If I could build a mountain, You call your very own, A place to find serenity, A place to be alone. If I could take your troubles, I would toss them in the sea, But all these things I’m finding, Are impossible for me. I cannot build a mountain, Or catch a rainbow fair, But let me be what I know best A friend that’s always there. Author Unknown ************************************************************* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Norme, Glad you're back. Wish you had better news, but am relieved you are not returning to us with worse news. Keep on keeping on, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debaroo Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Norme, thank you for the update on your/our Buddy. Drop a note, here and there, if you can. We understand your need and desire to be with Buddy right now. We are always here, waiting. I am sorry that you didn't get better news after Buddys surgery. I will pray for a miracle. In the mean time, there are many prayers being said for you both, and please know that I think about you and Buddy often. I really feel that if we lived nearby, we'd be friends; I just know my mom and dad would love you and Buddy-you remind me so much of my family. In the mean time, try to take care of yourself, too. We love you both. Take care, Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted December 10, 2003 Author Share Posted December 10, 2003 Thanks everyone for this great support of hope and love. Lets all gather all our monies together and go buy some far off island and the he/////with this life. We will take care of each other. Love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Norme, I am sorry the news was not as good as hoped for but I do know the power of prayer can change it so you have my prayers along with the others here. I have a couple of bucks to throw in the "Island" kitty! Just pick someplace with warm trade winds and wonderful beaches!! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Norme, I love the island idea. Count me in!! Bless you.... you've been missed, dear woman. XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Norme, I was so glad to see your posting. I saw you were on the chat line last week so tried to get on last night in case you were there but wasn't successful. So sorry the news about Buddy isn't any better but I still believe that prayers may at least slow down the growth. Surely he will feel better now that he is at home and we know you provide him with the best of care. Remember that you must take care of yourself too and that is hard to do. As always you are both in my prayers several times daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 Dear Norme and Buddy- Just got back into town and am trying to catch up. I SO understand your need to spend as much time as possible with your precious Buddy, and I AM praying for that miracle. I care deeply about you two. Blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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