BBE
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Post by BBE on Jun 14, 2009 10:26:26 GMT -5
Star, I'm glad to hear the tests results were good. It sounds like the doctors are on top of his case, and that makes a huge difference in how things will go. I will be hoping for the best for him. Strength to him and to all of you!  Yes, we all really do have to live in the NOW, because no one knows what the future will bring. Losing 2 of my sisters (seven weeks apart) in the prime of their lives, reinforced that message loud and clear. To everyone I know, I would say--work every day on bringing your dreams into reality. Don't wait for some vague time in the future to start on them, because the future may never come. To quote a wise man we know: "Hey--life waits for no one! Hey--life don't wait for you!" |
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 16, 2009 19:10:12 GMT -5
Not happy at all...  Dad Update: Mom just called... the doctor's had ran another series of tests... they found cancer again. She was waiting for the doctor to come in and talk with my Dad. I don't know anything more right now... this just can't be happening. Just this morning they were talking about having it all out and only radiation n the surgery area... they didn't even want the chemo pills... now this??? I will let everyone know what is going on when I have info. |
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Post by cfbj01 on Jun 16, 2009 19:49:03 GMT -5
 STAR. Try and think positive. It sounds like your Dad has a lot of good Dr.s looking after him.
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 17, 2009 0:53:00 GMT -5
STAR. Try and think positive. It sounds like your Dad has a lot of good Dr.s looking after him. Thank you. It's just a lot for everyone in my family to handle... but, we have faith... as difficult as it is at times to hold onto... we do have faith. |
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 17, 2009 0:53:34 GMT -5
Update: They did find more cancer It appears that the cancer likes my Dad's stomach and it has attacked the lining of what is left of the stomach and they suspect is starting to move up in the esophagus. They are going to operate again tomorrow, opening the staples and going in at the same location as last week. They will remove the entire stomach and then part of the esophagus that they see something on. My Dad is not taking this well at all, but he finally agreed to allow the doctor to do the surgery. If he refused the doctors said that it would spread and they could do very little to help him. He wouldn't last a year at the rate it would spread. Removing the stomach and the part that looks suspect, they say is his best chance at going into remission and for him to no longer have cancer. They felt that this one could spread, but seeing that all the attacks have been to the stomach, the doctor's are hopeful that it will not spread to other locations. Lot's of prayers for my Dad. He will be scheduled in at 2 pm... the surgery will take several hours. My Mom, aunt and brother will be down there at the hospital. I will be home with little one praying and trying to distract myself. |
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Post by BBE on Jun 17, 2009 1:39:20 GMT -5
Star, many hugs to you. I'm so sorry that he has to go through this all over again. Saying some prayers for your dad and all of your family. |
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dawn
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Post by dawn on Jun 17, 2009 4:46:23 GMT -5
Oh Star - reading through the messages I was so happy for you & your family and now this. All positive thoughts/vibes & anything else for you. I'm sorry I missed the updates you were posting.
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 17, 2009 12:12:56 GMT -5
Star, many hugs to you. I'm so sorry that he has to go through this all over again. Saying some prayers for your dad and all of your family. [img src=" ![]() martycasey.org/emoticons/hugs.gif"] [/IMG] [/quote] Love you Nancy... thank you always  |
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 17, 2009 12:18:02 GMT -5
Oh Star - reading through the messages I was so happy for you & your family and now this. All positive thoughts/vibes & anything else for you. I'm sorry I missed the updates you were posting. No worries... you didn't miss anything, and what matters is you are always here for me. That means the world to me |
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 17, 2009 12:23:44 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers... this is all really hard for all of us. The thoughts and prayers mean tons. Today I just feel a bit on the quiet side... I know many of you are gearing up for the big weekend, and I hate to be a downer on all your fun. So I will tell you what... I will update you next week, after all the festivities come to a close... and all of you just go out and have a blast for me alright? If anything huge changes, then I will swing by early to post, but really this should be about all of you having fun... not worrying about lil' ole' me. I will be alright ( I always am), and you all deserve to be stress free and party going  I expect lot's of pictures and amazing stories to read. Much love to you all of my beautiful LH family members out there... {{{Hugs}}} Steph |
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HY
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Post by HY on Jun 17, 2009 14:55:57 GMT -5
Steph, I'm so sorry your dad had to go through surgery again. I will definitely keep him and your entire family in my thoughts. |
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keysunset
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Post by keysunset on Jun 17, 2009 21:59:03 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers... this is all really hard for all of us. The thoughts and prayers mean tons. Today I just feel a bit on the quiet side... I know many of you are gearing up for the big weekend, and I hate to be a downer on all your fun. So I will tell you what... I will update you next week, after all the festivities come to a close... and all of you just go out and have a blast for me alright? If anything huge changes, then I will swing by early to post, but really this should be about all of you having fun... not worrying about lil' ole' me. I will be alright ( I always am), and you all deserve to be stress free and party going I expect lot's of pictures and amazing stories to read. Much love to you all of my beautiful LH family members out there... {{{Hugs}}} Steph Although I've not been posting here, I've been sending my prayers and positive waves for you and your family, Star. Many to you, dear. |
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Post by jupiterjane on Jun 17, 2009 22:08:51 GMT -5
Star....our thoughts and prayers are with you. Maybe we can bottle some of Marty's amazing energy and send it your way...sounds like you'll all need it to get through this difficult time. Wishing you all the best. We'll send pics and updates as soon as we can!
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Post by cgs2007 on Jun 18, 2009 1:41:55 GMT -5
just found out that Jennas mom passed away. Funeral is saturday and i plan on going and staying with jenna saturday night and coming back home on sunday....
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dawn
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Post by dawn on Jun 18, 2009 2:28:48 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers... this is all really hard for all of us. The thoughts and prayers mean tons. Today I just feel a bit on the quiet side... I know many of you are gearing up for the big weekend, and I hate to be a downer on all your fun. So I will tell you what... I will update you next week, after all the festivities come to a close... and all of you just go out and have a blast for me alright? If anything huge changes, then I will swing by early to post, but really this should be about all of you having fun... not worrying about lil' ole' me. I will be alright ( I always am), and you all deserve to be stress free and party going I expect lot's of pictures and amazing stories to read. Much love to you all of my beautiful LH family members out there... {{{Hugs}}} Steph Star, this is an amazing post from you - it brought tears to my eyes. If you want to PM me - that's fine, or as you know I'm around on Myspace/facebook or my email is on my profile. I don't want you to think you can't post about your dad while there's a big weekend going on. Tine - so sorry about Jenna's mum. Huge hugs to you for being strong for your friend and giving her some much needed comfort during what must be a truly awful time. |
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 18, 2009 13:18:01 GMT -5
just found out that Jennas mom passed away. Funeral is saturday and i plan on going and staying with jenna saturday night and coming back home on sunday.... I am very sorry to hear of your friends loss. I wish to send my sincerest condolences out to Jenna, as well as all of her family and friends. They all shall be within my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. You are a wonderful friend to stay with her during her time of mourning... to you as well. I know how you always worry about your friends, and their families. This loss no doubt touches you as well... I will hold you in my thoughts and prayers too. |
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 18, 2009 13:25:59 GMT -5
Steph, I'm so sorry your dad had to go through surgery again. I will definitely keep him and your entire family in my thoughts. Thank you Lyn. He came through the surgery and is doing well. I have no idea how long he will be in there... or what is in the future. It's a lot of waiting... |
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 18, 2009 13:32:02 GMT -5
Although I've not been posting here, I've been sending my prayers and positive waves for you and your family, Star. Many [img src=" ![]() martycasey.org/emoticons/hugs.gif"] [/IMG] to you, dear. [/quote] No worries... your part of my family. I know your always there for me in spirit and that support is a huge part of how I have been managing to stay grounded when things get 'messed up' in my head. If I haven't said it... Thank you for being here. |
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 18, 2009 13:39:52 GMT -5
Star....our thoughts and prayers are with you. Maybe we can bottle some of Marty's amazing energy and send it your way...sounds like you'll all need it to get through this difficult time. Wishing you all the best. We'll send pics and updates as soon as we can! No more worries about me please. I will be fine... promise Just go out this weekend and have fun!!! Lot's and lot's of fun!!! Life is too short to waste on staring at shadows, when the light casts its glow on the object's we should embrace with a full heart. Go out and live life... I will be here when you come back, and I will look forward to reading all about the amazing time you had. |
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Post by starcrossed on Jun 18, 2009 14:15:41 GMT -5
Star, this is an amazing post from you - it brought tears to my eyes. If you want to PM me - that's fine, or as you know I'm around on Myspace/facebook or my email is on my profile. I don't want you to think you can't post about your dad while there's a big weekend going on. No tears Thank you so much Dawn. I just don't want to take away from any part that should be happy times for everyone. I want them all to be happy and not worry about me. God... how I wish I could explain this... your all such a very important part of my life. You are all my second family and even though we are miles apart or rarely have the opportunity to come together doesn't mean a thing to me. I hold all of you within my highest esteem and regard. You all are 'home' for me. You are all my family... I love each and every single one of you. I really don't know how I would have ever managed without having all of your support. From my divorce which came suddenly and almost left me homeless with my son... to each and every single bump in the road along the way... no matter how big or small... each step all of you have taken along with me. I thank you all so much for that... for helping me find myself and my inner strength that I thought I had lost long ago in transition. I hurt for too many years... was repeatedly hurt for too many years, by those that didn't understand me, but wanted me to become what they needed. Beaten, but not broken. You all helped me find myself once more. Helped me realize that I didn't deserve to be hurt. helped me stand taller despite what had brought me to that point in my life. You all helped me shine. I wouldn't be here without you... not just some name on a board. I mean who I am as a person once more, is all due to each and every single moment of compassion shown. That healed my wounds, allowed me to find new breath, and be myself. Yeah... I realize I am 'odd'. I am too honest too at times... but, God bless all of you for helping me become myself. Overly honest me and all... I can't thank you all enough for being my family. For seeing past my quirks, and just supporting me as a person. I want you all to know that I will always be here for each and every single one of you too. That's what family does... And I may not have many blood kin left in my life, but you all are very much related to me in 'blood' within every respect of the word. xoxo Steph |
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