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Kaz, it's really hard to read your news. You and your bride as always, will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. 
Thank you, Darlin'.
I am so sad for you and your wife right now, Brother. My problems seem so trivial in comparison. Hoping things turn around for you guys. {{man-hugs}} and positivity coming your way, but it seems so inadequate....
Kaz, sorry to hear yesterday's bad news. Look towards the next step, the clinical trials. Stay strong.
Completely understand, Brother Kev. I tend to do the same thing.
Kaz, it's really hard to read your news. You and your bride as always, will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
I know, Sweet Pea. And I really hate having to share bad news all the time, but I feel that I need to share our story as it progresses. We've certainly had our share of ups and downs over the past couple of years, and we've grown as a couple and as individuals. Anyway... your thoughts and prayers are always welcome, and we are forever grateful for the love of our friends. Thank you, Dearest!
It's all good, my Texan Brother. We're still in the fight, even if we keep takin' it on the chin round after round. And, thank you for the positive vibes, support, and the man-hugs... but please, do me a favor. Never think of your problems as trivial... if there's one thing that I've learned, it's that everyone's problems matter, and they cannot be compared to the problems of another. Besides, focusing on the positivity here, we are blessed that I am still employed! With the market the way it is, and the layoffs that we had earlier this week, I still have a job to come in to, and we still have really good health insurance... things could always be worse.
Thank you, Brother Mark. We're keeping our chin up and doing the best we can with what we have. I told her last night that someday they'll find the magic pill that fixes it all... and that pill will have to go through clinical trials. Who knows... it might end up being the same pill that they give her, right? That's why they do these trials... they have a very good idea about how these things work, and now they're ready to see how well it works on people. The Dr. even said that she should be a really good candidate, because physically, her body is still strong. We just need to get the tumor growth under control.
Thank you, Darlin'.
Awww....I am not liking this
I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers and I am sending you HUGE hugs!
You never need to feel bad about sharing what you are going through. If there is one thing I know about the people here, it's that this is one of the best, most caring groups of people there is. If we can lighten the load in any way by giving you a place to talk about what's happening, then we are more than willing to listen.
Thank you, Darlin'.
Life just freaking sucks sometimes. It doesn't take away from your immediate issues, but we do love you, Brother. I wish we were in closer proximity.
As DC always says, "Remember to Breathe".....
Awww....I am not liking this
Thank you, Sweetheart! We certainly appreciate it. The last prognosis that he gave us was right before she started this last chemo. He told us that if that one didn't work, and if none of the clinical trials help, then she has somewhere around a year before things get bad enough to seriously affect her quality of life. She is thinking and praying right now to help come up with the decision to either just stop treatment or to give the trial drugs a chance. She's been fighting for a long time now, and she is tired. I understand her position and respect that it is her decision to make. Whatever she chooses to do, I will support her as I have always tried to do. It all comes down to is the chance of gaining an extra year or so worth dealing with the side effects of the experimental treatments... if it were me, I'd probably just say no and look for an ice floe so y'all could send me out Eskimo style... but I don't think she's quite ready to give up just yet. She's always been stronger than I...
And I appreciate it, man. Really. Y'all are really the only people I ever talk to other than family and coworkers. Most all of my 'friends' have moved away or just dropped off the map. But you're right... this is the absolute best group of people that I've ever met. I'd dare to say that I feel closer to y'all than I do to most of my actual family.
And I love y'all too, Sissy. It would be absolutely awesome if we were all in closer proximity to one another, and someday, I plan on figuring out a way to take an epic road trip to come visit y'all. I just need to figure out how to kick life in the junk first so it'll get outta my way.
View attachment 595141 I stole this picture off of Facebook from my daughter's best friend and my grandson's babysitter. He's with her daughter. I really miss seeing him.
Awwww... they're both adorable! Thanks for sharing that, Darlin'... I'm definitely grateful for the smile that it gave me.
NTS-no more using spring/summer rolls as a meal. I had 2 full rolls yesterday for lunch at 2. I was stuffed! By 5, I was STARVING!! I brought 2 more full rolls for dinner at work, stuffed again. Starving again at 9. From now on they'll be treated as appetizers or only for light lunches with something else more substantial later.
Thank you both!
Thank you, Darlin'.
Only liked these to show support darlin'....I am so, so sorry to hear that...I will keep praying for you both for the strength and the courage to handle whatever may come...obviously your wife is very courageous and I admire her strength and your love and devotion to her...I know this is a very trying time for you both, but you are handling it with grace...know that we all love you here and you can vent, cry, do whatever you need to here with us...that's what family is for! Huge (((HUGS))) for you!Thanks, Brother. We were hoping and praying pretty hard, too... seems that good news just isn't part of the plan for us at this point.
Awww, so adorable!View attachment 595141 I stole this picture off of Facebook from my daughter's best friend and my grandson's babysitter. He's with her daughter. I really miss seeing him.
NTS-no more using spring/summer rolls as a meal. I had 2 full rolls yesterday for lunch at 2. I was stuffed! By 5, I was STARVING!! I brought 2 more full rolls for dinner at work, stuffed again. Starving again at 9. From now on they'll be treated as appetizers or only for light lunches with something else more substantial later.
As I find with most oriental food - eat and be stuffed; wait 10 minutes, and you'll be hungry again
As I find with most oriental food - eat and be stuffed; wait 10 minutes, and you'll be hungry again
You mean like the fried rice I ate for lunch 1/2 an hour ago? Is that why I'm starving now?
Only liked these to show support darlin'....I am so, so sorry to hear that...I will keep praying for you both for the strength and the courage to handle whatever may come...obviously your wife is very courageous and I admire her strength and your love and devotion to her...I know this is a very trying time for you both, but you are handling it with grace...know that we all love you here and you can vent, cry, do whatever you need to here with us...that's what family is for! Huge (((HUGS))) for you!
Thank you, Angel. As I said to Kev, I completely understand the "like".
And appreciate the prayers and support more than I could possibly express. We're both doing the best we can to stay strong and positive, and you have no idea how much it meant to me when you said that I'm handling this with grace. That is exactly what I'm trying to do... as much as I want to be angry all the time and just hide away like a hermit, I'm trying very hard to not let any of that show. Throwing tantrums and hiding away serves no purpose and gets no results. We are both still trying to process it all, though. We'll figure it out, and we'll get through it together... just like we have done with everything else. Huge {{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}} back to you, and all the rest of my wonderful family here!
Ceramic fans, you may want to check this post by Salemgold: NotCigs refugee thread
Apparently a low cost source of ceramics ($4 for 10), plus the head they go on ($2) and what tank types they fit (tanks that fit Atlantis or cCell heads).
Apparently a low cost source of ceramics ($4 for 10), plus the head they go on ($2) and what tank types they fit (tanks that fit Atlantis or cCell heads).
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