Inspiration from the Past

[Kasey]

Each year I love to bring back this post from such a very special member who used to grace our boards. If you did not know DeanCarl, you missed one remarkable man. Each year it brings me comfort to read, once again, his inspirational words to all of us.

When I was a kid I used to give my folks a Christmas wish list each year. We weren’t rich by any means, but some how some way a lot of what I wished for I got. So, in that spirit, here’s my “wish list” for this Christmas:

My Christmas Wish List.

For the newly diagnosed and those who have recently had a recurrence: May your fears be calmed, your strength renewed and your hopes be realized.

For those in the midst of the battle: May your determination never falter and your days be filled with victory.

For those who have lost loved ones: May your memories bring joy rather than pain and your days be filled with the spirit of those who have touched your lives.

For those in remission: May your joy fill the lives of those around you and be a light for those that follow.

For those who are nearing the end of the fight: May you find the courage to walk the path you are on and to see the glory in each new day.

And for everyone who has so touched my life since I found this place: Whatever your situation, where ever you are may this Christmas season bring you all that your heart desires.

Dean

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9/21: dxd Squamous Cell Carsinoma (malignant). Stage IIIa. Mets to lymph nodes in and around RT lung. Tumor blocking airway to RT lung. Partialy colapsed RT lung. Diagnosis confirmed by bronchoscopy

10/6: Bone scan. Results: Negative

10/19: Testing done. Cancer in-operable (heavy involment of mediasternal lymph nodes), incurrable (maybe ).

Decided on no chemo or heavy radiation. I'm going to live life while there's life to be lived, one glorious day at a time!

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. (George Carlin)

[Joppette]

Thank you for sharing this Kasey! I did not get to "know" Dean, but this is a wonderful Christmas wish list. Thank you for bringing to back.

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

MI Judy

[Annette]

While I came to this site after he was gone - I read almost all of the old posts and even then knew he was missed.

A truly remarkable wish list thanks for reminding us of the important things,

Annette

[nikkala]

Thanks Kasey,

I think of Dean Carl often. He really was remarkable.

[Libby]

Kasey thank you for sharing Deans wish list. It is very inspirational and helps to put things in perspective. It sends a wonderful message. I did not know Dean but I know he must be missed.

Libby

[Maryanne]

Thanks for posting Dean's words Kasey

He was such a good soul with amazing insight... he is so missed!

Maryanne ♥

[RandyW]

bump for a friend today.....

[dianew]

Thanks Randy. Dean Carl was before my time, but although I have read a lot of his posts, I had not read this one. He was indeed special.

[Andrea]

Thank you for reporting that. I remember him well!