NellW Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 It occurred to me the other day that all of you have actually influenced my life very heavily (in a good way, of course). All the things that I might have moaned about previously seem like things that are very small and not much to worry about. You are all so brave and I am so glad to know you all, caregivers and survivors both. Your outlook on life has blessed me and changed me into a much more positive person.. so thanks!! I don't sweat the small stuff anymore! Life is too precious for that. Love, Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melaniem Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 cancer has a way of doing that. it lines everything up in a way nothing else can. i can't believe i used to get so bent out of shape out of the dumbest things, so i like you, am grateful, that cancer has helped me sort out the important stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Well Said Nell! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Yes, Nell. That's so very true. It reminds me of just a few days after my brother's diagnosis. TBone, Ann, ViVi, and I were sitting around his kitchen table trying to figure out what to do next . . . call the doctor AGAIN to try to get biopsy results? Call MD Anderson? Call every doctor we know and ask for advice? Cry? Scream? Anyway, as we were sitting there, TBone's younger son Elliott ran in and said, "Dozier just backed the four-wheeler into the Suburban!" Well, for a second we all thought he was kidding, and didn't appreciate his timing. But his expression led us to run out the door after the initial shock. Sure enough, his older brother Dozier had jumped on the four-wheeler, and thrown it into reverse, totally oblivious to the fact that the Surburban was parked right behind it. There it was, a big ole "back grill of a four-wheeler" shaped dent on the front left fender. Dozier had that, "I-know-I'm-in-serious-trouble-let's-go-ahead-and-get-this-over-with" look on his face, but we all just looked at each other and laughed. A few days earlier, such an incident indeed would have gotten him into a lot of trouble. But not now - he was safe, and it was just a vehicle. And we had something to laugh about, which hadn't been the case for a few days. Amazing how our perspective can be changed by that one little word . . . cancer. Praying for us all, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 It works both ways, Nell. Glad to have you here. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 A life changing lesson to learn! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 I agree with everything you say Nel. This has been my experience to. Lots of love. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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