8/21/07
Yesterday's post (Cancer is Pain) also prompted me to want to respond to "afraid" who posted a few days ago in response to our recent discussion of pain:
"afraid"> Hopefully you've stayed with Leroy's
blog a few days more. I must admit that while
I contributed to the discussion about the pain(s)
of dealing with cancer, it rekindled many fears
_we_ had immediately following our diagnosis.
We encourage you to visit other 'editions' of
this facet (this blog) of the CancerCommunity
through the chronologic archive listing. Here
you will find one of the most constructive online
communities we've yet to encounter.
Were I to list the commenters here who have helped us in the past six months without their knowing, _this_ comment would be rejected because of length. *grins*
Most of what I've learned about being a member of the CancerCommunity, I've learned from all of you. And, I thank you for that. You make even the 'uncomfortable learning' more comfortable, as there's some comfort just in knowing one isn't alone.
I salute you all!
8/23/07
We were raised hearing the following:
"I cried because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet." -Unknown.
It's that notion, along with looks around the world-at-large throughout my life that remind me daily of how many blessings we have to count -- this blog now among them.
Happy 26th Anniversary, Kevin, my most amazing caregiver! I can't deny having wondered if I'd be here to celebrate this one. How terrific that I was able to add a half mile to my walk this morning as a beginning to our day of celebration!
May we all recognize and count blessings galore!
*remembers to count working appliances among her blessings*
8/27/07
Leroy> "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" is one of our favorite movies, but I've always considered the _cancer_ to be the outlaw and my body, in concert with our oncology team, to be the sheriff and posse...
I think that's what I like best about your blog and its commenters: the wide array of attitudes and approaches we all share.
I've commented earlier that I consider curing this cancer to be one of the most serious and laborious jobs I've ever had. It's becoming increasingly clear that for many it's been more of a career than a job; clearly, there's so much more to learn...
8/28/07 (Leroy's first cancerjoke)
Some years ago I stopped watching the late evening news in favor of watching or reading something funny. There are plenty of other times and sources to access the ugliness in the World. Humor was a much more soothing way for me to fall asleep.
In line with today's topic, the first time George Carlin did a rape joke to demonstrate that there's nothing wherein we can't find something to laugh about, I spent a long time thinking...
I spent that same long time again the first time I heard a stand-up comedian discuss cancer as a part of his routine. Since then, I was pointed to Funky Winkerbean who did a series on breast cancer.
Gallows humor... better than no humor at all, say we!
8/29/07
We heard your broadcast this morning on our way to treatment. While we thoroughly enjoy reading your articles, it was a treat to hear your voice -- a welcome, soothing treat.
With regard to making plans:
Because of our careers, we've often joked that we seem to make plans so that we'll have something to do in case no emergency comes up. *grins* It's served us well over the years and has certainly made dealing with this cancer a little easier.
Lastly, I, and many of our generation never expected to see the turn of the century, or, more precisely, we expected we'd destroy the planet before then. So, when I think about it, I've already been alive seven years longer than I'd thought I'd be. *shrugs*
9/4/07
Our hopes for better television shows have prompted us to ask our friends and family for their best book and music recommendations *shrugs*
My eyes tire a bit more easily of late, but I'll keep reading until I can't. And then, perhaps my care-giving spouse can start paying back some of the time I've put in reading to him while we were on some of those scenically less interesting roadtrips. *smiles*
The only 'urgency' I note of late is making sure my financial and paper ends are tied up so that it won't fall onto family and friends. Once that's cleared up, I'm sure I'll be able to just lay back, relax, enjoy and cruise through the therapies and life... *heh*
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Some different thoughts than we've shared here... Will post some of the jokes later this week *grins bigly*
Howz by you??
Happy Anniversary Doc and Olive, Ann and Jeff!!
Stay hydrated!!!
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