SandyS Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Dean - It's great to see you posting! And with as much eloquence as ever. You are blessed - and continue to bless us with your insights.......... Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Dean Carl, As usual, when I see your posts I stop and read them. This one was beautiful. I wish you a little more soft grass and level walks for a change. Keep in touch with us. You are a very special person. Thanks. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Very beautiful writing. Hope you are well and happy. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Thank you for such inspiration. I also have been having some down days and that really hit the spot. Thanks for pulling me out of the hole with your beautiful words. Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K and Kids Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Wow! I sure needed that. Thank you Dean Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephnewyork34 Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 You never cease to amaze me with your spirit and wisdom and insight and ability to see the world differently than most! Biggest of hugs to you!! Thanks for the story. Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Thank you, Dean. Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 This was lovely Dean, Thank You! Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 When I feel a need to have my spirits lifted, all I have to do is look for a post from Dean. I feel so blessed to have met you here Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Dean~~ I'm so glad to see a post from you!! I have really been missing you. The post was absolutely beautiful..........as always. May your path be smooth my friend. I am honored to know you~~~ In my thoughts and prayers~~~ Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Dear Dean, I'm wishing both you and Gay much comfort and strength. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Dean Wishing you and Gay more smiles. love and fortitude elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayFrog Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Thank you, Dean Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Thank you , Dean, XOXOXOXOX Prayers always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Thanks for sharing that imagery, Dean Carl. You are a truly gifted writer. I'm praying that those bumps on your path become smooth. Thinking of you daily, Hope Mom dx with sclc limited stage 0l/02 5 months chemo (carboplatin & etoposide), radiation, no pci 06/03 Recurrance found with follow up c/t, chemo (carboplatin & etoposide) began then stopped due to severe reaction 07/03 pet scan concurred ca in sternum 09/03 ct shows ca spread 09/03 Three 28-day cycles of cisplatinum & cpt-ll 12/03 some tumors responding, began 2 more 28 day cycles cisplatinum & cpt-ll 02/04 No growth, no reduction of tumors. Onc decided on a 4 week rest period to be followed by CT. 03/04 CT shows growth and additonal tumor in renal gland. Decided on l/2 dosage of cisplatinum and cpt-ll. Has severe reaction to chemo and has a seizure. Onc says we will now try Taxol or Gemzar. 04/04 Seizure was possibly caused by chemotherapeutic neurotoxicity. Onc is reconsidering future chemotherapy. 04/04 Hospitalized. Running tests to determine current staging. 05/04 Difficulty breathing, placed on home oxygen. Discusses administering chemo to relieve symptoms. 06/01/04 Began administration of Topotecan. Hospitalized 5 days for pnuemonia. 06/08/04 Second round of Topotecan. Tolerated well. 06/09/04 Became disoriented, extremely short of breath. Taken to ICU, placed on bi-pap machine. 06/l5/04 Received in Heaven, 5am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Dean, Wow the way you can write you should have been a writer instead of a bus driver. You can make the reader see exactly what you are seeing and feel what you are feeling. You simply amaze me. I pray you continue to see the beauty and and that your road less traveled becomes a road that is of the finest sand beneath your feet. You mean so much to all of us Dean and we all admire you. God Bless You Always, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Dean, you really do have such a gift -- and you are a gift to us all. Wishing you and Gay many happy moments... BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pecola Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Dean and Gay, I was thinking of you both today and came back to reread this post you wrote last month. I pray that you are both enjoying each other and the in the words of a wise man, enjoying "the wonder all around" you. Much love and prayers, Gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara5452 Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 I too see many things I've never seen before or took the time to see, you said it so beautifully. What we all fail to notice until the well is running dry. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowrose Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 I was walking quite comfortably along this path less travelled when suddenly the path turned upward at a steep angle and what had been smooth soft grass changed to rocky ground. Being the macho egotist that I am I forged ahead regardless and soon found myself with twisted ankles, bruised and battered skin from falling on the rocks and completely exhausted even tho I'd only travelled a short way. Discouraged, I found a large rock and sat there dejected and confused. This was, after all, my choosen path. Choosen because I had thought, for me, it would be the better of the choices I had. Now I wasn't too sure.After a few minutes there was a movment to my right. A small green gecko lizard had hopped up on the warm rock. He seemed quite interested in a line of ants just below him and soon was enjoying his miday meal. I then heard some chirping in the trees beside this path. Turned out a family of song birds were squabbiling over some seeds from the trees. I'm not sure how any of them had time to eat because as soon as one of them landed to grab a seed three others would come hollering after him and chase him off. The scene brought the first smile to my face in quite a long time. Suddenly the gecko disapeared and the birds became very quiet. I looked around to see what was happening but saw nothing until I looked up. There, criss crossing the sky was the biggest red tail hawk I'd ever seen. I sat and marveled at his majestic command of the air, moving back and forth, up and down, without ever seeming to move his wings. Suddenly he dropped from the sky in an almost vertical dive to the ground. I couldn't see him for a bit as he was behind the trees, but in a moment he flew up with what looked like some small animal in his talons. And as I sat there on that path less travelled and day turned to night I realized that no matter how rough the road benieth my feet may be there is wonder all around me if I just stop for a moment, lift my eyes from the rocks, and LOOK. Dean Hi I have a practical suggestion for you (by the way, you write beautifully!) When walking became a huge struggle for me, I went and got myself an electric scooter. It gave me back my life. They are available even on places like e-bay. Mine is portable and goes with me everywhere I go! Just something to consider. Edited to add: I was told by a few nice people here that you have already gotten a scoter. Blind in one eye and can't see out of the other, or I'd have realized you had a chair in the avatar. But, for any other people out there, that find themselves getting weaker, they really are a Godsend. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K and Kids Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Just Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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