kimblanchard Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Hello to everyone. I have been visiting the site for quite some time and have benefited from your support for others, as we are all traveling down the same road. My name is Jim, I am 59 years old and have Stage IV NSLC, I was diagnosed last July and am still fighting, I’ve had my successes and my failures, but as you all said so emphatically, I am not a statistic”. That response really hit home. THANK YOU!!! Overall I am really having a wonderful time, I feel good and am doing all the fly fishing I can find time for, I am still working full time and spending time with my four grand kids. I sincerely thank you all for being so open with love and support for all of us who have signed in and those, like me, who lurk. I will continue to be a daily visitor and hopefully I can provide others with the support and information that you have given to me. Thank you all jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Hi Jim, Welcome, I'm glad you are no longer a lurker..It looks to me that you have a lot to offer and will be an inspiration to those looking for hope. Sad that you have to be here but happy to know you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Welcome to the family Jim! Glad you are able to do the things you love and to spend time with the Grandkids! My Grandson is what keeps me going! Sounds like you have the right attitude to fight this beast! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Welcome Jim, It is wonderful that you are still working but even better that you are fly fishing (whatever that is). We welcome your input. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Welcome Jim, Glad you've come out of lurkdom land and into the light. Where do you live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Welcome, Jim! Hope to hear about your adventures, and that you will enjoy our "company". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Jim,Glad you came out of hiding.I lurked here for a long time too and shouldn't have.I'm also enjoying trout season which just opened here on Sat. FRANK L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Jim (my older son's name), welcome to our little family here. Glad you came out of the ranks of the lurkers and let us know you a bit better. Look forward to your posts. Glad you have a full life going. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Hi Jim, I'm glad you decided to take the plunge into this pool...that way, we get the benefit of your experience and input, plus we can more personally support you. Welcome and I look forward to reading more posts. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Billie Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Jim, Welcome. I am Stage 4 also, but feel so good that I refuse to believe that I am that sick. In fact I wasn't sick until "they" told me I was. I work full time and love to golf. We are all glad you decided to come out of lurk mode and join the conversations. And yes, statistics are just numbers, not people. Billie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Hi, Jim! and WELCOME!! You are going to love it here. No fly fishing for my hubby, but he VRRRRROOOOMED up the big Kawasaki this weekend and had a glorious time. I know, fly fishing is safer, but at least I don't have to "clean" and "cook" the motorcylce when he gets home. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCarl Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Hey Jim, Glad you decided to join the more "talkative" folks here. Charlston huh? I spent a couple of years there in the middle 70's when I was in the Navy. Loved the place! (and no, I will NOT relate various adventures I had in a place called "Devil's Half Acre" out in Goose Creek ) (is that place even still there? ) And your right, no statistics here .. just people! Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Jim, welcome out of lurkdom! So glad you decided to speak up -- We'll all benefit from hearing from you. It's great that you're living such a full life -- fuller than many people who've never had cancer, it sounds like. I have been to Charleston, and absolutely loved it. My friend and I ate our way through town for 3 days. It's a good thing I don't live there, or I would be several sizes larger, I'm sure. It's a beautiful city, though!!! Again, welcome! BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Hi Jim, Welcome! Glad you decided to join us. If you need support, information and great people to communicate with about LC, this is the place to to be. You will find a wealth of info here and we are all survivors. Look forward to your posts and please come here often. You are in my prayers... Blessings, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 welcome Jim, I hope you get rewarded from these people as I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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