tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541587873267542093.post5902683039911367922..comments2023-06-21T04:21:04.977-07:00Comments on The Dog Lived (and so will I): Not Fair at AllTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031358252817150321noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541587873267542093.post-75466560138860299932010-12-10T12:05:33.409-08:002010-12-10T12:05:33.409-08:00Thanks to all of you for all of your kind words. I...Thanks to all of you for all of your kind words. I should note I am feeling better. Still not a fan of Christmas or this time of year, but nonetheless I shall sally forth. After a couple of client meetings and a Starbucks reinforcements stop, I'm even going to hit the mall. Yeah, 'cuz that's going to make me feel better....Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12031358252817150321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541587873267542093.post-60442194358559862652010-12-10T11:57:10.288-08:002010-12-10T11:57:10.288-08:00Teresa- I don't think I could even find the wo...Teresa- I don't think I could even find the words to accurately express to you how much I envy your spirit, your strong will and your way to find humor in just about everything in life. I hope that in my own life if I am ever faced with the big C- being me or a loved one- that I can take your gutsy and real approach. You truly are a role-model.Sheenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541587873267542093.post-21955574634330616162010-12-09T13:58:01.067-08:002010-12-09T13:58:01.067-08:00Teresa,
I'm sorry for all your unwanted experi...Teresa,<br />I'm sorry for all your unwanted experience with cancer. It most certainly is not fair. You are entitled to your feelings, whatever they are. Sometimes you just can't be logical, even if you are a lawyer! Elizabeth Edwards' death hit me hard - I'm blogging about it next week. It's impact surprised me, but yet it didn't. Do you ever stop thinking about recurrence?? I try not to think about that, but sometimes it's hard. I like Sami's words, people with cancer also LIVE!<br />My thoughts are with you and Chris.nancyspointhttp://www.nancyspoint.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541587873267542093.post-36830570804135913832010-12-08T12:27:26.429-08:002010-12-08T12:27:26.429-08:00When my mom died three years ago, I was convinced ...When my mom died three years ago, I was convinced that I will get cancer and die too. How could I not think that when I just watched the woman I love the most die when I was 19 years old?! But now, three years later (and soooo much more mature, right?!), I am finally allowing myself to believe that that won't be me. Yes, people die from cancer-- but people also LIVE. And that's what I'm trying to focus on... Although sometimes it's just plain hard not to let the bad thoughts creep in, like when I turned on my computer last night to read the news and saw the same story that sparked your post. It's a vicious cycle!<br /><br />I hope happier thoughts find their way to you soon xoxoSamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595135534176791064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541587873267542093.post-62456415351645706592010-12-08T06:22:30.576-08:002010-12-08T06:22:30.576-08:00I hear ya! Coming home from chemo one to the news ...I hear ya! Coming home from chemo one to the news update that Elizabeth Edwards passed, probably around when they were setting my for my poisonous drip, definitely gave me a "F Me!" moment. <br /><br />I started reading the Emperor of All Maladies, A History of Cancer on Sunday, and nearly choked when barely a few pages in it said that 50% of everyone diagnosed with cancer will die from it. <br /><br />But you know, there's still a 50/50 chance you or I'll die from getting hit by a bus. <br /><br />I hate this time of year too, and the holidaze hubub; I just refuse to participate, and haven't for years. Humbug.<br /><br />As I'm sure you know, I am surrounded by everyone's cancer connections, current, and past, but I am (fortunately) the only one in my bio and chosen family dealing with it currently. <br /><br />It must really super suck for you to have so much at once among the near and dear. I hope all of them have the best possible journey. <br /><br />Have a pity party with a BIG glass of wine for me. Then focus on the good stuff and that you will be more vigilant about keeping cancer out of your life for the duration as something positive vs. something to dread. Because otherwise it will just drive you batsh#t. At least that's my plan (sans the wine for now). <br /><br />TamiDineInDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455567651099532923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541587873267542093.post-82412392762359001772010-12-08T01:43:13.210-08:002010-12-08T01:43:13.210-08:00Hey, you. My thoughts are with you and Chris.Hey, you. My thoughts are with you and Chris.Sara J. Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145626175256433448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5541587873267542093.post-61831256725501338632010-12-07T23:06:33.005-08:002010-12-07T23:06:33.005-08:00I won't lie. I immediately thought of you whe...I won't lie. I immediately thought of you when I heard that Elizabeth Edwards was so ill. She was a lot like us ... lawyer, articulate, assertive, not a victim (no fuking way is that a-hole gonna make me look bad). I am scared to die. It's gonna happen, of course, but we think we have some control, when we have none. Remember the guy who was the jogging guru? Dropped dead at 60 something of a heart attack? It's worse than being in airplane. No control. At. All. But, know this -- you have made a difference in this world, in your world, and that is really all we can hope for our lives. I love you, my brave friend, and let's both embrace every minute we have!Staceynoreply@blogger.com