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I know I'm still relatively unknown here, but my positive thoughts and well wishes are heading your way. Your brother sounds like he has a strong support system and his youth will work for him in this situation. My mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer and goes for surgery in January. She just told me today, cause I'm so far away right now she didn't want to worry me. Don't take for granted the closeness( both in location, and heart) that you and your brother share. I'd love to wrap my arms around my moms right now. It's been tough to digest, but there's strong support, positive thoughts and really good chances for Cancer survivors now a days.
Also, Tricky...your message really resonated with me, and made me feel a lot better about my mom.
So much love Inforoo....
First off, we don't care if your "unknown." Sure, there will be a bigger emotional outpouring for someone that a lot of us know in person. That doesn't mean that your situation is somehow less important.
My heart goes out to both of you. We are all here for you and sending our love and have you in or thought/prayers. Positive vibes to both of you. <3 <3 <3
But I have to give a special shout out to Kyle's sexy hair. He knows how much it turns me own.
I love all of you. We are here for each other. Keep the good vibes coming.
Jesus man. I'm so sorry. My grandmother, my godmother (also my aunt) and my "second mother" (my other aunt) all had breast cancer. I know the exact feeling you're going through, the urge to do something, but you have no idea what. And that's because right now there isn't anything you can do other than support your brother. Dealing with people so close to me getting sick was scary on so many levels. It makes you realize how fragile life is, how much you actually care about someone (I mean, we all know we love people closest to us, but I think we lose perspective of just what that love means to us), and how you'd do anything, literally anything, for them to be okay.
It's important to stay patient and never get too high or too low with reports until you truly understand what they mean (being the Irish/Italian mix of insanity that I am, I struggled with this considerably), but most important is that you're there for him. That's your man, you know him better than anyone else in this world, and he's going to need you now more than ever.
FWIW, all three of my relatives that I mentioned above survived and lived/are living full lives. And all three had unwavering confidence that one of the biggest reasons for that was the positive support they got from our family. Your brother is lucky to have someone like you to help him through this
I know I'm still relatively unknown here, but my positive thoughts and well wishes are heading your way. Your brother sounds like he has a strong support system and his youth will work for him in this situation. My mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer and goes for surgery in January. She just told me today, cause I'm so far away right now she didn't want to worry me. Don't take for granted the closeness( both in location, and heart) that you and your brother share. I'd love to wrap my arms around my moms right now. It's been tough to digest, but there's strong support, positive thoughts and really good chances for Cancer survivors now a days.
Also, Tricky...your message really resonated with me, and made me feel a lot better about my mom.
So much love Inforoo....
I'm sorry to hear about your mother. Breast cancer is making great strides in the medicine world, especially if it is caught early on! Sending positive vibes for your mother and her surgery
I'm sorry to hear about all of your situations with cancer. I've been lucky enough to not have any family members or close friends be effected by it, but I am terribly afraid of getting it one day. Kyle, I hope you will have the strength to stand by your brother and give him all the encouragement he needs. One of the best ways to fight the cancer is for him to stay strong and be a fighter during treatments. Good luck, man
My little 18-year old brother, my best friend in the entire world and the person I love more than absolutely anyone else in the world, has cancer. I just found out this afternoon, and it still feels surreal to say/type out.
They're doing surgery to take out one of his lymph nodes tomorrow morning to run tests to see if it's gotten into his bone marrow, so we'll know exactly what kind of cancer it is on Monday (the test results take 48 hours). They think it's either lymphoma or (if it has gotten into his bone marrow) leukemia.
This is the worst day of my life.
Karosko - Hang in there man, believe it or not I've had cancer twice in 6 years and am still rocking. A little slower than before but still rocking. Also you and he might both enjoy this website stupidcancer.com
I've said for ages that I think cancer is actually harder on the people who love us than on the patient's themselves. At least when you're in treatment you're doing something. The rest of you just get to worry. Love to both of you and please send me a OM if there is anything I can do to help. Been there, done that and don't want the quacking t-shirt.
I know I'm still relatively unknown here, but my positive thoughts and well wishes are heading your way. Your brother sounds like he has a strong support system and his youth will work for him in this situation. My mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer and goes for surgery in January. She just told me today, cause I'm so far away right now she didn't want to worry me. Don't take for granted the closeness( both in location, and heart) that you and your brother share. I'd love to wrap my arms around my moms right now. It's been tough to digest, but there's strong support, positive thoughts and really good chances for Cancer survivors now a days.
Also, Tricky...your message really resonated with me, and made me feel a lot better about my mom.
So much love Inforoo....[/quote]
I'm a breast cancer survivor myself, if you need ANYTHING PM me and I'll see what I can do.
Post by cinnamon girl on Dec 6, 2012 12:34:01 GMT -5
Sincerely everyone, thank you so much. As I said, I'm far away from home right now. I haven't had a chance to tell my real life friends or even my dad yet (my parents are divorced). Those words I typed were literally my first outlet.(besides my partner, whom I'm here with) I truly appreciate everything that was said. <3 <3 <3
Sending lots of love, healing and positive thoughts all around!
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go on an overnight drunk, and in 10 days I'm going to set out to find the shark that ate my friend and destroy it. Anyone who wants to tag along is more than welcome.
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Cinnamon girl, I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. I will say a prayer for your mom along with karosko's brother. Know that positive thoughts are coming your way & remember we are here for you.
Post by cinnamon girl on Dec 6, 2012 19:44:30 GMT -5
Ohhh Jimmyroo...sorry to hear things aren't "coming up Milhouse"....one of my favourite quotes is "If you're going through Hell-Keep going". I think it was Winston Churchill who said it. Hopefully a silver lining will present itself sooner than later.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go on an overnight drunk, and in 10 days I'm going to set out to find the shark that ate my friend and destroy it. Anyone who wants to tag along is more than welcome.
I got a text from my daughter's dad this morning basically saying he was contemplating suicide and that he'll never get over me. I decided not to directly respond to him but instead forwarded his text on to his mom and had her talk to him. I wasn't sure if he was serious or just trying to get my attention since he's repeatedly suggested we try being together again and I've had to shut him down each time. I think I handled it correctly but I'm still worried. He's going through a divorce but is still living with his (totally psycho) wife due to financial reasons and is finally realizing that he doesn't have the relationship with our daughter that he wishes he had. I don't want him to hurt himself, but more so don't want him to hurt my baby girl by doing something stupid.
I got a text from my daughter's dad this morning basically saying he was contemplating suicide and that he'll never get over me. I decided not to directly respond to him but instead forwarded his text on to his mom and had her talk to him. I wasn't sure if he was serious or just trying to get my attention since he's repeatedly suggested we try being together again and I've had to shut him down each time. I think I handled it correctly but I'm still worried. He's going through a divorce but is still living with his (totally psycho) wife due to financial reasons and is finally realizing that he doesn't have the relationship with our daughter that he wishes he had. I don't want him to hurt himself, but more so don't want him to hurt my baby girl by doing something stupid.
Kat, I really feel for you. I hope things turn out okay and it was a one time extreme plea for your attention. I know how it is to worry for your babies.
Kyle, so sorry to hear that man. Your brother, you and your family are in my prayers. Cinnamon girl that goes for you as well. and all the other bad news I just read. Kat I hope everything is okay with your baby's daddy. So sorry to hear all of this and and sending nothing but love and positive vibes to all of you. Try to keep your heads up and you all already know this, but we are here for you if needed.
I also wanted to say that you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers Rosko and cinnamongirl. I have been in your situation and know how hard it can be. I hope that your loved ones are both as fortunate as my mother was and overcome that horrible disease.
Grrrr, family stress makes me want to spend money for no other reason than to make myself feel better.
Does anyone have advice on how to deal with a parent that thinks her children will take care of her, physically and financially, for the rest of her life??
Post by gratefuled on Dec 12, 2012 10:30:47 GMT -5
SHAZBOT! Snapped a pipe while installing an expansion tank on my hot water heater this morning, and turned a 15-minute job into a two-hour one. I know they say a trained monkey could glue PVC together, but plumbing has always been my least favorite household repair job because you have to wait a half hour or whatever to see if you got it right.
Post by gratefuled on Dec 12, 2012 12:08:41 GMT -5
Well...fornicate the illegitimate. Did a pressure test and one of the glue joints has a slight leak. So it's back to square one -- after a trip to the hardware store, because I used myself out of PVC glue. Drunken rambling thread, here I come.
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Post by abrakapokus on Dec 13, 2012 15:22:23 GMT -5
I just got a call from my cousin that my Uncle died. He's the only Uncle or family member outside of my parents and brother that I'm close to at all. He had a heart attack last week and has been in ICU. Things were looking better and they were hoping to do a bypass this week. Apparently the tried switching the respirator and he coded.
He moved here, from WV, to live on my parent's farm a few years ago. Out of 12 children my Dad and him were only 18 months apart and inseparable. I am worried mostly for my Dad. I've never seen him break down and sob. When I had to call him today he did just that. Repeating over and over "My Brother, my best friend...my Brother, my best friend." The kids are sad but okay, they are worried mostly about the fate of Pappy's dogs.
I'm regretting all the times I didn't stop by and just chat with him on the porch. The times I didn't make it a point to call him when I knew he was lonely. When I didn't bring the boys by often enough.
Post by krunchykat on Dec 13, 2012 15:27:42 GMT -5
I'm so very sorry abra. Sending positive vibes to you and your family. In the meantime, don't beat yourself up over the things you should have done, but instead remember the good times and memories. Hugs to you.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Dec 13, 2012 15:29:57 GMT -5
So sorry to hear that abra. That's terrible. I've been fortunate enough to not have lost anyone recently so I think sometimes I take for granted the time I have left with family members. Maybe I need to re-evaluate some things. Hope your dad gets through this as best he can.
Yet it is in this loneliness that the deepest activities begin. It is here that you discover act without motion, labor that is profound repose, vision in obscurity, and, beyond all desire, a fulfillment whose limits extend to infinity.
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I just got a call from my cousin that my Uncle died. He's the only Uncle or family member outside of my parents and brother that I'm close to at all. He had a heart attack last week and has been in ICU. Things were looking better and they were hoping to do a bypass this week. Apparently the tried switching the respirator and he coded.
He moved here, from WV, to live on my parent's farm a few years ago. Out of 12 children my Dad and him were only 18 months apart and inseparable. I am worried mostly for my Dad. I've never seen him break down and sob. When I had to call him today he did just that. Repeating over and over "My Brother, my best friend...my Brother, my best friend." The kids are sad but okay, they are worried mostly about the fate of Pappy's dogs.
I'm regretting all the times I didn't stop by and just chat with him on the porch. The times I didn't make it a point to call him when I knew he was lonely. When I didn't bring the boys by often enough.
That's horrible news. Hopefully time will help your Father, your family, and you with this huge loss!
Breast cancer is making great strides in the medicine world, especially if it is caught early on! Sending positive vibes for your mother and her surgery 
