David A Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 On May 6, 2002 I returned home from work at 2 am to find my wife wide awake(which was real unusual). I had just recently had a flexible brochoscpy, had been ruled out for tuberuclosis, valley fever, copd, and other fungus and lung diseases. After the broch with the scrapings they had it was determined that I had nslc. My wife being a friend of the Pulmonary doc who did the bronch, he had called her earlier in that evening with the news. I cried and cried and cried, felt like it was a certain death sentence, didn't feel like I should not buy myself anything new as it would just go to waste. I will never forget that early morning, I got on the net and found all the statistics which I know now are BS as I'm not a statistic. The hardest thing was telling my parents, they are divorced, I had my older brother tell my dad, as my father has allways beat me up over my shortcoming(ie smoking) and I didn't need his negativism at this time. I told my Mother on mothers day 2002, it was a very diffucult thing also, but I'm so glad I told her. We lost my younger brother to diabetes at 33 in 1995 and I knew how hard it was on her, didn't want to cause pain for her. Mom is very religous ans spritual so that has helped. I've learned to pray to God, for stregnth and to become a better father and husband, and alos pray for each of us on here, Thank you all so much, you have helped me make this journey much easier and fun. Love, David A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 David , thanks for sharing. 2 yrs this is good news. Stable . More good news. Praying for continued good news. Now what are you going to do to celebrate this mothers day with your wife and Mom? Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna D. Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 When I first heard my husbands diagnosis I too went on the net in search of statistics. The doctors told us there was no cure, and along with what I found I was sure that it was a death sentence. Now we are 20 months out and still going strong and stable with minor complications here and there. When I found this site in Sept. 2002, everyone here has since taught me that statistics are only numbers, and not reliable ones at that. Let me be one of the first to congratulate YOU on not being a number but a SURVIVOR! Here's to many more years of life, love, and laughter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Happy Anniversary, David A. You've given a lot to others, too, so don't forget to give yourself an Atta-Boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Nice going David A.--it's stories like yours that give me a lot of hope!!!! May we all have many more good stories to tell for years to come!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 I for one am glad you're here making it so much more fun for the rest of us. I follow you in diagnosis by only a few weeks and have gone through many of the same emotions. Stability sure is a beautiful word in my opinion. Thanks for sharing your journey David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Congratulations on 2 years David! Your success give us hope! Prayers for continued success headed your way! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 David, Congratulations on 2 years and going strong! Be happy and healthy! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Congratulations Dave. Both on your 2 year anniversary, and regarding your spiritual growth. Keep on keeping on my friend! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Well we're not far behind you David and I don't know how I'll feel when the annivesary of that horrible day comes around. I am glad you are here and still doing well. Let's party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY A Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 David my brother, Im right behind you. July will be 2 years for me. My reaction was the same as yours was. I gave myself 3 to 6 months. Man Im glad I was wrong. Heres to you buddy for many more years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Happy Anniversary to you Happy Anniversary to you Happy Anniversary dear David Happy Anniversary to you This is the second of many, many, many. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 I'm proud of you, David. Congratulations on 1 years, and wishing you many, many more. You are our inspiration. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IIIp0 Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 David - You are walking, living proof that miracles are made every day -- you are, and continue to be such an inspiration for so many here. Congratulations on your NSCLC Anniversary -- May you be here to tell us again next year this time, and the year after, and the year after, and, and, and........~ We all need to hear more of this wonderful thing called "hope". Big Hugs - Beth ========================= Husband diag. 12/03 w/SCLC - Stage 4 Mets to liver, spine, femur 13 treatments of carbo/taxol, developed neuropathy Home in bed three weeks, platelets too low. Switched to CPT 11, 2nd treatment tomorrow. Husband walking again~! Yeah for hope - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 David, Congratulations are in order, many more years to come. Enjoy life. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Conratulations on 2 years and being stable. Each fact deserves it own party, in my opinion. Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 YEAH FOR YOU !!!! This is a good thing, to be able to observe an anniversary. Remember I go to spas that day! How about a facial? gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 David, You GO Big Guy!!! Congratulations on the 2 years, I am so glad you are on this board!! How many celebratory chickens do you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 Happy Anniversary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 David, anniversarys of all kinds come and go but one of this kind are the most special. I am so happy for you and wish you many many more happy anniversarys!!!! God Bless You. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 Congrats Dave.And thanks for sharing that.I felt the same way.I was given 30 days the night I went to the ER.That was by a neurosurgeon though.But I can't describe what a terrible feeling that was.And like Fay says.Give yourself a pat on the back.You have helped bunches of people on here.Praying for us all.TBone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 WAY TO GO DAVID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy your anniverssary and CONGRATS.Many Many more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 I too want to congratulate you... WAY TO GO... Love great news, keep it coming Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 David, Congratulations!!! XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 Congratulations Dave. Here's to your 2 yr. anniversary and the next one and the one after and the one after that and...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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