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  • Sandy105
    Sandy105 Member Posts: 160
    edited January 2012

    Theresa,

    Skip is in my prayers for a successful surgery. I pray God's blessings on both of you.

  • sagina
    sagina Member Posts: 849
    edited January 2012

    Praying for Skip and everyone that has to endure a medical procedure today....someone in the world, right now, a women is hearing the words....you have breast cancer.

  • michelleo13
    michelleo13 Member Posts: 116
    edited January 2012

    Day Five - Novena Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
    Mary said Yes!

    O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially ...

    We pray for conversion of our earthly brother's and sister's hearts to know the truth that all human beings are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, among which is the right to life; life of each human being shall be preserved and protected from that human being's biological beginning when the Father's sperm fertilizes the Mother's ovum, throughout the natural continuum of that human being's life by all available ordinary means and reasonable efforts, and shall be preserved and protected at each stage of the life continuum to the same extent as at each and every other stage regardless of state of health or condition of dependency.

    I pray for a special intention that the life of a co-worker be restored to perfect health as he fights hepatitis.
    I pray for all of our brothers and sisters who are enduring the misery of cancer to be healed by the hands of Christ, mentally, physically and spiritually.
    I pray for all those souls who you are calling home, that they can do so with peace and dignity.
    I pray that all natural and unnatural barriers to finding a cure for cancer be removed.
    We pray for the repose of the soul of Thomas (Tommy) Lawrence and comfort for his surviving family.

    Please pray for the repose of the soul of another coworker of mine, Oulton, who died in an airplane accident this weekend.  And for his family.

    We pray for the repose of the soul of Holly who died of cervical cancer on Monday.

    Please include James who was seriously burned a few weeks ago. Also, a friend of Veggy's that is in the final days of BC. let hope for the loss of the people we care about, not cause us despair.  Remember all the children whose lives weren't allowed to be.

    We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever.
    Amen.

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited January 2012

    Day Six - Novena Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
    Mary said Yes!

    O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially ...

    We pray for conversion of our earthly brother's and sister's hearts to know the truth that all human beings are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, among which is the right to life; life of each human being shall be preserved and protected from that human being's biological beginning when the Father's sperm fertilizes the Mother's ovum, throughout the natural continuum of that human being's life by all available ordinary means and reasonable efforts, and shall be preserved and protected at each stage of the life continuum to the same extent as at each and every other stage regardless of state of health or condition of dependency.

    I pray for a special intention that the life of a co-worker be restored to perfect health as he fights hepatitis.
    I pray for all of our brothers and sisters who are enduring the misery of cancer to be healed by the hands of Christ, mentally, physically and spiritually.
    I pray for all those souls who you are calling home, that they can do so with peace and dignity.
    I pray that all natural and unnatural barriers to finding a cure for cancer be removed.
    We pray for the repose of the soul of Thomas (Tommy) Lawrence and comfort for his surviving family.

    Please pray for the repose of the soul of another coworker of mine, Oulton, who died in an airplane accident this weekend.  And for his family.

    We pray for the repose of the soul of Holly who died of cervical cancer on Monday.

    Please include James who was seriously burned a few weeks ago. Also, a friend of Veggy's that is in the final days of BC. let hope for the loss of the people we care about, not cause us despair.  Remember all the children whose lives weren't allowed to be.

    We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever.
    Amen.

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited January 2012

    Thank you Michelle for posting yesterday!!

    Thank you all for your prayers for Skip.

    Surgery was supposed to begin for him at 10:30 am, but was delayed 4 hours b/c of a schedule mix up in the OR and a longer than usual surgery prior to his.  Poor guy was on an IV to keep him hydrated all that time. We didn't get home until 7:30pm.  He is doing well, very sore and a little cranky.  He's on a regular diet, so I've been trying to fix him his favorites.  Between taking care of him and working from home, going to the store, etc., I forgot to post the novena today, but better late than never, eh?

    We're supposed to get an icy mess this weekend, starting late tonight.  We plan to stay inside and relax.

    God's peace to everyone here!

  • lovemyfamilysomuch
    lovemyfamilysomuch Member Posts: 762
    edited January 2012

    Theresa, I missed what was up with Skip.  Hope all is on the mend.  God bless all my bc sisters.  xo

  • sagina
    sagina Member Posts: 849
    edited January 2012

    love hugs and prayers for all tonight!

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited January 2012

    Thank you Therses and Michello

    Thersa dear you said "EH"--------------it's quite northern. Love it so much. Mom was Canadian "EH" is very much a part of their --------linguistics----------I loved it so much b/c it was an "en-joiner" to speak back. Hear we end on a down note. Declarative . The "eh" invites further discussion, it ends on an up note, Just a  person that experienced and observed both cultures. Again , loved that you used "eh"  Sheila

  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 754
    edited January 2012

    Lovely thread, Ladies.  I know when diagnosis was first made that I felt should get myself to Mass, although I haven't yet.

  • michelleo13
    michelleo13 Member Posts: 116
    edited January 2012

    You're welcome, Theresa! Happy to do it.



    Sheila, you made me laugh with the "eh". I don't say it that much because I grew up in England but it is definitely part of our vocabulary up in the great white north! Have you ever heard the joke about how Canada was named? Well, the early settlers were sitting around with a bag of letters and they reached in and pulled out a C "eh", then they reached in again and pulled out an N "eh", then finally a D "eh". Little smile for your Saturday morning!



    Hello Galsal! Glad you could join us. Faith is a great healer. It has given me a lot of peace throughout this journey!



    Only 4 more radiation tx to go for me now. I'll be done on Thursday. While I'll be very happy to be done, part of me is very scared about how I'll get back to life as "normal". I will continue to put my trust in God to get me through the next steps as He has so far.



    Enjoy your weekend everyone! It's a beautiful sunny day here today. We've finally had some snow over the last couple of days and the bright sunshine is making it all sparkly!

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited January 2012

    I had messages to you all------------hit some key and it all disappeared

    Bless you all--------------up all night till now- L&H&P's

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited January 2012

    Thersa------tell cranky Skip we are prayin for him, once this missive is over I'll go play the guitar with him as the thought-------my play is like Segovia

     Salgal welcome

     Michello-------Duh why did the whole Canadian side never tell me that---------------------okay 4 to go girl and you sound good

    kay where are you babe

    Tink?

    Sandy still James is our prayers

    mnmom I know your here , but quiet-------------never be quiet with us ----Woman speak we care for each other------------You have a voice and words to say-------------so say then

    To ALL finally got a late afternoom call on friday. ---------appointament mon at Moffit

    Michelle at the time , you need us most-->

    to bed, after staying up all night, even schatzi went to bed, even when I left the door open for her tnis morning

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited January 2012

    Day Seven - Novena Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
    Mary said Yes!

    O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially ...

    We pray for conversion of our earthly brother's and sister's hearts to know the truth that all human beings are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, among which is the right to life; life of each human being shall be preserved and protected from that human being's biological beginning when the Father's sperm fertilizes the Mother's ovum, throughout the natural continuum of that human being's life by all available ordinary means and reasonable efforts, and shall be preserved and protected at each stage of the life continuum to the same extent as at each and every other stage regardless of state of health or condition of dependency.

    I pray for a special intention that the life of a co-worker be restored to perfect health as he fights hepatitis.
    I pray for all of our brothers and sisters who are enduring the misery of cancer to be healed by the hands of Christ, mentally, physically and spiritually.
    I pray for all those souls who you are calling home, that they can do so with peace and dignity.
    I pray that all natural and unnatural barriers to finding a cure for cancer be removed.
    We pray for the repose of the soul of Thomas (Tommy) Lawrence and comfort for his surviving family.

    Please pray for the repose of the soul of another coworker of mine, Oulton, who died in an airplane accident this weekend.  And for his family.

    We pray for the repose of the soul of Holly who died of cervical cancer on Monday.

    Please include James who was seriously burned a few weeks ago. Also, a friend of Veggy's that is in the final days of BC. let hope for the loss of the people we care about, not cause us despair.  Remember all the children whose lives weren't allowed to be.

    We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever.
    Amen.

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited January 2012

    Ellie, Sheila, et al - thank you for your prayers for Skip.  Ellie - he had a hemorrhoidectomy which he should have had decades ago.  He was pretty uncomfortable today but is more like himself tonight.  I understand that the pain from this type of surgery lasts a long time.  He has off all next week from work.  You know, I've been the patient for so long and my daughter waited on me hand and foot when I was going through the cancer c r a p, that it feels good for me to be the caregiver now.  I'm enjoying cooking and serving.... not so much cleaning. ;-)

    Galsal - welcome here!  We are in the middle of a novena for life from conception to natural death including the peace and healing of God through all our life trials.  Michelle is right, faith sees us through all of this.  I don't know what I would have done, how I would have coped without my faith in a healing God no matter what the outcome would be and the family and friends who were here to support me.  God is good.

    Ellie - I pray your heart is healing.

    Sheila - are you still having insomnia?  I was hoping they found a balance for you.  I'm not sure where I picked up the 'eh thing.  Maybe when I was living in NJ.  It kind of confirms a question, eh? :-)

    Michelle - way to go!  Your rads will be over in no time now!  Hey, none of us are normal anymore.  But life goes on and we have to march along with it.  God will guide you. 

    It was icy and cold here today, but I did get out and walk a bit.  Cabin fever was setting in.  We are staying in the condo this weekend, close to the hospital and it's a little one bedroom thing.  But I am grateful for it.  I don't think Skip could tolerate the 70 mile drive home to the valley.

    Happy St. Agnes day!  She was a 12 year old martyr in the early 4th century.  St. Agnes, pray for us to keep the faith no matter how hard life's circumstances attack us.  Jesus, mercy.

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited January 2012

    Oops, Sheila - Segovia?  You play Spanish guitar?  Skip plays liturgical music but when he lived in Idaho, he played Spanish Masses along with them.  I love the sound of Spanish guitar.

  • racy
    racy Member Posts: 976
    edited January 2012

    Hi ladies, do you know that Saint Agatha of Sicily is the patron saint of breast cancer? Her feast day is 5 February. A St Agatha's church in my city is devoting prayers at all its masses on Sunday 5 February to all affected by breast cancer.



    I will attend mass there that day and will pray for all current and past members of BC org.



    Blessings to you all.

  • lovemyfamilysomuch
    lovemyfamilysomuch Member Posts: 762
    edited January 2012

    thanks for your prayers theresa and I offer mine for Skip and your family xo

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited January 2012

    Day Eight - Novena Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
    Mary said Yes!

    O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially ...

    We pray for conversion of our earthly brother's and sister's hearts to know the truth that all human beings are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, among which is the right to life; life of each human being shall be preserved and protected from that human being's biological beginning when the Father's sperm fertilizes the Mother's ovum, throughout the natural continuum of that human being's life by all available ordinary means and reasonable efforts, and shall be preserved and protected at each stage of the life continuum to the same extent as at each and every other stage regardless of state of health or condition of dependency.

    I pray for a special intention that the life of a co-worker be restored to perfect health as he fights hepatitis.
    I pray for all of our brothers and sisters who are enduring the misery of cancer to be healed by the hands of Christ, mentally, physically and spiritually.
    I pray for all those souls who you are calling home, that they can do so with peace and dignity.
    I pray that all natural and unnatural barriers to finding a cure for cancer be removed.
    We pray for the repose of the soul of Thomas (Tommy) Lawrence and comfort for his surviving family.

    Please pray for the repose of the soul of another coworker of mine, Oulton, who died in an airplane accident this weekend.  And for his family.

    We pray for the repose of the soul of Holly who died of cervical cancer on Monday.

    Please include James who was seriously burned a few weeks ago. Also, a friend of Veggy's that is in the final days of BC. let hope for the loss of the people we care about, not cause us despair.  Remember all the children whose lives weren't allowed to be.

    We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever.
    Amen.

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited January 2012

    Thanks Ellie ! :-)

    Racy - yes, my husband gave me a statue of St. Agatha! Thank you so much for offering your prayers for all of us! God bless you.

    I pray for all the folks going to the March for Life tomorrow.  The weather is supposed to be yucky. God bless their witness!

    I couldn't help but post this picture!  I hope it brings you a giggle like it did me!

  • mnmom
    mnmom Member Posts: 1,841
    edited January 2012

    Amen to the prayers here.
    (((Shelia & all ,you too Frank)))

    This has been a long time coming, BC being a blessing & curse both for many reasons to me. 
    It revealed the extent of my husbands cruelty!! I was not just an oversensitive BCer
    I will be in court within the next 2 weeks for my divorce from a non supportive husband. Details too graphic. Sealed
    I will find out perhaps tomorrow who will have custody of our child.
    I have tried to turn this all over to God (some days are easier than others but I pray he will guide & protect us no matter what.
    The guilt of this was/is painful to my heart even though it must be.
    I pray for the strength to forgive those who have & continue to intentional harm us in many ways,
     but can not see that happening at least not yet.
    I have not felt comfortable partaking in communion & choke on the lords prayer because of this.
     

    I asked my ONC to reveal all that I had shared with her over the years to the courts but alas she did not.
    I have trusted this woman with my life every few months & now am feeling insecure about that.
    I also lost my good insurance & am now on a state insurance that my Onc says will not pay for the tests I need.
    If anyone can relate at all to any of this, You are not alone.
    I am looking for a new place for my family to live ASAP, still working 2 jobs.
    I am stronger than ever in some ways due to my BC experience which somehow brought me here to all the wonderful people on this site.
    I know that I am not alone, & never without God.
    Always so much to do & so little time. Make it all count!
    I think I will go back behind the bushes until I have more answers but will read my PM's.
    Blessings to ALL!!

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited January 2012

    Day Nine - Novena Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
    Mary said Yes!

    O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially ...

    We pray for conversion of our earthly brother's and sister's hearts to know the truth that all human beings are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, among which is the right to life; life of each human being shall be preserved and protected from that human being's biological beginning when the Father's sperm fertilizes the Mother's ovum, throughout the natural continuum of that human being's life by all available ordinary means and reasonable efforts, and shall be preserved and protected at each stage of the life continuum to the same extent as at each and every other stage regardless of state of health or condition of dependency.

    I pray for a special intention that the life of a co-worker be restored to perfect health as he fights hepatitis.
    I pray for all of our brothers and sisters who are enduring the misery of cancer to be healed by the hands of Christ, mentally, physically and spiritually.
    I pray for all those souls who you are calling home, that they can do so with peace and dignity.
    I pray that all natural and unnatural barriers to finding a cure for cancer be removed.
    We pray for the repose of the soul of Thomas (Tommy) Lawrence and comfort for his surviving family.

    Please pray for the repose of the soul of another coworker of mine, Oulton, who died in an airplane accident this weekend.  And for his family.

    We pray for the repose of the soul of Holly who died of cervical cancer on Monday.

    Please include James who was seriously burned a few weeks ago. Also, a friend of Veggy's that is in the final days of BC. let hope for the loss of the people we care about, not cause us despair.  Remember all the children whose lives weren't allowed to be.

    We pray for mnmom and all other women who have to deal not only with cancer but with cancer and family issues.  Embrace her with comfort and peace that she is walking through a dark storm and even though she cannot feel your presence, you are there. Holy Spirit, fill her with Your wisdom. Mother Mary, take her concerns and fears to your Son.

    We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever.
    Amen.

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited January 2012

    mnmom, I'm so sorry for your sorrows.  Many of us have been through the tragedy of divorce with children involved.  Many times the judicial system is not fair to the children.  You *will* come through a stronger woman.  Please keep the faith even though you might not be feeling it.  It *will* come back to you.  Just like when we're sick and feel like our good health will never return, but it does if we keep feeding our body with healthful things.  Keep feeding your soul with healthful things and you will triumph in the end!  There are many people on these boards who can help you through the legal, health and social issues.

  • frankh
    frankh Member Posts: 123
    edited January 2012

    Hello my warrior sisters.

    I haven't been on line for a while so hope it's not too late to wish you all a happy new year.

    Michell hope you finish your rads and have a successful outcome.

    lovemyfamilysomuch hope you are feeling better after your upset.

    mnmom sorry to hear that you are having troubles. I will say a prayer for you. 

    I feel so sorry for those with cancer who are not getting the support of spouses and family. From the day and hour that I was diagnosed I have had support from family and friends but at the very forefront standing shoulder to shoulder with me right through out it all has been my wife. I feel blessed to have such a good wife, there are 2 of us fighting this cancer.

    Now may I share some good news? last Wednesday I received the results of my last CT Scan. Remember I'm receiving Herceptin which tells the cancer cells to stop growing rather than chemo which tries to kill the cancer - and sometime the patient as well ! ! Well the Scan showed that the tumours are the same size as before. That's the 3rd scan in as row where the tumours have remained the same size which means that the Herceptin is working. You may know that one of the SEs of Herceptin is heart damage. The Onc also discussed my last ECG and no worries there either. The Onc also confirmed that I will be continuing with Herceptin for as long as it is working.

    So sisters may I ask that you join me in -

    saying a prayer of thanksgiving for my successful treatment ,

    a prayer of thanksgiving for the work of Dr Denis Slamon of U.C.L.A.  who almost single handedly developed Herceptin, 

    a prayer of thanksgiving for the gift of Herceptin 

    and a request for the Herceptin to keep on doing its work on my cancer?

    The other piece of even better news is - the football season has started again yipee , you have to get your priorities right ! ! ! lol

    Didn't mean this to be so long.

    take care all.

    Frank

  • sagina
    sagina Member Posts: 849
    edited January 2012

    I love learning from all of you! I just read St. Agatha's story on line....My DD 21st birthday is Feb 5, I won't ever forget the feast day.

    Asking for prayers for my friend, five years out of treatment, had a seizure Friday, they thought it was a stroke, did a CT scan, found a tumor..... 

  • lovemyfamilysomuch
    lovemyfamilysomuch Member Posts: 762
    edited January 2012

    mnmom

    hang in there sweet sister!! xo

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited January 2012

    mnmom---glad to see you posting----pm's are lovely, but when we  gather here " as one and a group". If we never hear each others words and needs, how can we care for each other. It's nice to have one person pray for you , but when you can have an untold number. Mind boggling.

     We are One b/c we believe in  in God, we are a group b/c we talk to each other about our care, beliefs, sometimes we don't take time to talk to everyone, time , forgetfulness------how often have I , you - we all be gone for days ----catch up on reading , by the time we are done reading we forget-YES---I wanted to tell X whatever. AND we meant well, but we already forgot. In that respect, please , forgive me. I have what I call a 1 to 10 minute memory LOL and acceptance on my part----------memory isn't what it used to be. OH well. 

    One of our  greatest strengths---------Novenas.

    When we do Novenas , I believe that many of our silent sisters and brothers are saying them too. I believe, we are formidable with our might to accomplish so much by our novenas, b/c it's not just here, but our silent s/b's that are saying them with us.

    We have just completed a novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary- that declared that a child concieved has a right to life- awesome----not just a fertizled something------but a being that is growing and every day from the fertilization -something is changing and growing and becoming. From the moment an Ovum is fertilized by a sperm. A singular sperm, and they all try so hard  to be the ones that make the miricale of life happen , for the -sperm that make it that far------miraculously life begins By one sperm that breaks the barrier. The youngers reading this, may take what I'm saying for granted b/c for many years it has been seen. But when it could be first seen by a couple generations ago ------the wonder was to phenomenal. ---------then to think we could track week by week how that child was developing and not believe it had a right to live. That small embyro at one time was you or me. HMM Thanks MOM for thinking I should be here versus a landfill

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited January 2012

    On a roll---------- AND may be repeating myself, so forgive me for that . The other part of the Novena talked about the continuum of life. On Catolicmatch.com--------a 30 y/o nurse from NZ, talked about how people that were over 60 were not worth _________forget what word she used, But it was the equivalent that we were not worth sustaining. She then stated that someone 75-85 shouldn't be resus-----the whole word is resuscitated. It was her opinion---------I wrote her a reply, and called her a shithead and proceeded to tell her why. I was given a 24 hr non access to CM for calling her a shithead . When I complained to management ,that she was talking about older people being allowed to die b/c she perceived we had no value-------what if they had parents in that age group. I was censured , she was not. Have a great friend who is a senior nurse in NZ and he assured me that nothing she said was part of the training or belief system of NZ nursing.

     I know this is a repeat, but with every reading of this last Novena on the continuum of life. We all experience death at a point. Mother. Father, Sister, Brother, Child, Others. Normal people feel a loss. Part of the novena was that we accept the continuum of life to old age and that  death  is natural. 

    Many a time I was asked by family members when their dear one would die, I always asked if they believed in God. If they said yes, My answer was that only He new, but I would guide them through what was happening

    The novena that was just completed to the IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY--------described the beginning and the end. Last missive was about the beginning. This has been about the end. The end, be okay with God whatever your belief is and how you do it.

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited January 2012
    A few seconds ago sas-schatzi wrote:

     TO ALL          OK went to Moffit today- There are 17 NIH cancer centers in the USA---Moffitt is one-----After contact with all their people------I was undecided-----then I remembered my proactive stance the last time with going for the elective BMX  which saved my life-------I then went------duh----what are you waiting for-----out it comes. ------------Now have to work on scheduling.
    At one point I said to the doc "I'm tired of cancer, I'm tired of talking about cancer, I'm tired of waking up in the morning worrying about cancer," Then I think the clincher was he said if I was 30 they would remove it , but at my age(61) they would wait till it was larger. I'm thinking bad words at this point In my mind . Then he starts talking about it negatively impacting someone's life. I say" Doc If I were to ask you on a date right now and then have to say -------well , I have this brain tumor that's being watch for cancer---what would you do" Clicked my fingers as the hand waved backwards and went PHFTT with my lips. He is a serious doc -------He leaned back and laughed.

    He is also, the first doc that when asked this question which is important to my type of  brain tumor."Can you tell me that b/c it doesn't have a mass effect or edema that it's not producing estrogen and is not malignant-----His response was "No" Only doc that would commit to that statement. Give him great credit and respect for that.

    I  said "I can't move on with my life till we know this is negative." One way or the other I have to tell the truth should I meet someone. Until a pathology report is in I can't do that."---------

    Then on the way home, I got near a weepy spell , just  then I realized I was going to Ocala and not home--------took and extra hour , but gave me time to think and resolve. Bean is going to be history. I will add to that Bean will be history before I am.

    Now I am amazed that I did not end up in a trauma unit b/c the expressway traffic is crazy. It's like Miami-------Everyone exceeds the speed limits by 20 to 40 miles per limit.Weaving in and out.

     Chrissy will so get this b/c we went to Miami together-----------totally nuts

     I'm going to C&P this to several threads. For all that have prayed thank you, for all that cared about what I was going to do with Bean, thank you, my resolve is strong without reservation, Sometimes a wrong turn can turn out right. L&H's Namaste sheila

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited January 2012

    Frank - Amen, praise God!!!!  So happy to hear good news!  Good luck with football season.  I can't wait for baseball season to start here!

    Gina - I'm so sorry about your friend.  I don't know about you, but cancer will always have a haunting feeling with me ... never know if it will rear its ugly head again in my life.

    Sheila - your posts were FABULOUS!  I could not have explained the purpose of the novena better! This past Sunday, the priest, of course, was talking about the March for Life since it's in our backyard, and said something very important that so many people don't "get" because we've been spoonfed lies for 30-40 years.  A human being is a human being at the moment of conception.  Just like a dog is a dog at it's conception... whale is a whale, etc.  The only difference between a human being at conception and a human being at birth and throughout that person's life, is his/her development.  We are developing continuously from conception to death - genetically, I am the same PERSON that I was when I was conceived, I'm just physically bigger, older, etc. My Mom's genes and my Dad's genes combined to make ME at conception, the God breathed His life into me at that moment too.

    As for that nurse in NZ, how absurd and shame on Catholicmatch!  I remember my step-father in his late seventies complaining about being old physically.  But he said, and now I am understanding more and more the older I get (in my 50s), mentally or personality-wise, he's felt the same as he did as a young man.  For someone to tell a person beyond the age of 60 or 70 that their life is worthless, needs to have a hard lesson taught to them.  My MIL is in her 80s and still independent.  JPII was right about our culture of death.  How many of you ladies and gents have been fighting for your life with cancer? What if it was the opinion of society that they stopped treatment for cancer if you're past the age of 60?  It could happen if things keep going down the hole.

    I don't want to end on a sour note.  God bless you all!  Happy St. Francis de Sales Day!

  • sagina
    sagina Member Posts: 849
    edited January 2012

    I was just talking with SAS on PM and said, I pray that my friend's brain tumor is just a tumor.  After cancer, a benign brain tumor is a blessing....before cancer a benign brain tumor would be so scary....

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