<p>sunrise - count me in for the party!</p>
<p>Are you kidding me? I’ll fly to that party from Chicago.</p>
<p>sunrise, am a nurse and have been apatient requiring pain meds. I know what it like tobe 1)stubborn and2) to be in horrible pain. You need to take the meds so you can fight the war from as few frontiers as possible. You can wean off them in time. but dealing with the stress of pain does not help your immune system. I just generally hate taking meds . I also dont like to be dependent on anything or anyone and found it at first very humbling to ask for help. I learned to accept help and what it in turn gave me the gift of feeling loved which was very healing. I really do believe in karma and one life affects another in such profound ways.
That is truely amazing about your mom, and although it is gracious to give her all the credit, it is also true that you showed her a different perspective and way to look at life, the major turnaround was her illness and it all came into play to effect a change. I give her credit for being willing to change and to grow that is inspiring. I learn from my children all the time.
I hope my point comes across as I am not the beautiful writer you are, but I believe the circle widens and we all affect people for the good and bad, depending on what we choose.</p>
<p>sunrise, I will be at your party whenever and wherever you have it!</p>
<p>I’ll be there from MD. What a simcha it will be!</p>
<p>Sunrise: such wonderful news about your mom. I was thinking of you when sandy hit and was worried about how you and DH would be affected. You have come out on the other side of sonny obstacles. Take your pain meds to ease your way forward!!</p>
<p>And count me in as an RSVP for the party (vitrac- pick me up on the way!)</p>
<p>That would be “so many obstacles”. - between typing on the phone and my eyes, I’m in trouble!</p>
<p>In that case, LINY, I’m driving!</p>
<p>Thinking of you and your family, sunrise. This Thanksgiving week, I am grateful for the wisdom and perspective you bring to us. Best to you.</p>
<p>Sunrise,
I am so glad that both your life and your mother’s life will be enriched by her epiphany. sometimes dark clouds really do have silver linings. What a wonderful thing that you and your mother will be able to share this new and healthy relationships as you both journey back to renewed health.</p>
<p>Ok, sunrise, I hope you know I’m taking this invitation seriously! I know I won’t be the only one who’d like to join in from the west coast!</p>
<p>Thinking of you as Thanksgiving approaches…I hope your family can enjoy the holiday together with brighter days ahead for you and your husband.</p>
<p>Sunrise, I am just reading your posts for the first time. You are a true inspiration in your perspective and outlook. I am grateful that you have taken the time to post your story as we all have so much to learn from you. It is a Thanksgiving blessing that you have this time now with your mother. The very best to you and your family at Thanksgiving and this holiday season.</p>
<p>Dear Friends,</p>
<p>I have a sobering news to share with you today.</p>
<p>My newest cancer antigen number is here. It went UP by 101. Exactly the same amount it went DOWN last time. This new regimen started off so promisingly and within a month, it’s tanking.</p>
<p>Obviously a sobering news. I am planning to meet with Dr. S. ASAP to discuss the next move. I requested a retake of this blood test just in case it’s a lab error (highly unlikely though), and a new CT scan. </p>
<p>It’s puzzling to me how something that looked so promising can poop out after such a short period. For recurrent patients like me, it’s quite common that the treatment stops working before the patient goes into remission. However, it’s not that common that something that shows such promising initial results stops working for fast. </p>
<p>I have some alternative theories for this latest trend, but which ever way we look at it, we need to re-evaluate everything. Without much ado and drama, I can tell you from an objective statistical point of view, where I am now is not a good place. </p>
<p>this is a very sobering news, and I won’t downplay it. Yet, I am not terribly down. One thing this is getting clearer to me is, I may not be much help when my H goes through a lung transplant surgery either because I may not there or because I am in no condition to be of help. This is the first time I am articulating this ------he will need support from all of our dear friends - a lot of it. I KNOW they will be there for him - It’s very comforting to know that.</p>
<p>I will let you know as things develop. Don’t think I am wallowing in misery. I am in a research mode to be best prepared for my next consultation with Dr. S. Though it became a steeper hill, I think there are still several paths for me to scale this peak. Besides, even now, at the height I managed to climb up from the base camp, the view is truly splendid, and I feel that I already got an ample amount of reward for my effort.</p>
<p>Thanksgiving is coming up. I genuinely believe that I have SO MUCH to be thankful for, and you, my friends on CC who cheered me all the day though you don’t know me and have never met me (except one), are one of the key factors for my sense of genuine gratitude.</p>
<p>Thank you</p>
<p>Sunrise : I am sorry to hear of this setback. Come what come may, you have us to share and send good wishes your way. </p>
<p>I, for one, am deeply grateful that you are sharing your journey with us. We all pass through the same road, how we take our journey is reflective of who we are.</p>
<p>Warm thoughts, sunrise. I am sorry for your sobering news. I hope that your family is together this weekend and am grateful to all who are such a steadfast present for each of you. It is surely a privilege for them to call you friend. Thank you for the update.</p>
<p>I’m sorry for the disapointing results, Sunrise. I’m glad that you’re staying strong and continuing your fight. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. May the future bring you more to be thankful for.</p>
<p>Sunrise, you are the most inspirational poster. You continually demonstrate courage, grace and a thoughtful approach to your tough battle.<br>
If I knew you in real life, I would be at your door today with a smoothie or anything I could think of to show you that I support you. On this board, I hope it is enough to say that I’m thinking about you and I am thankful for your elegant posts.</p>
<p>What siliconvalleymom said. My best wishes to you and your family, and happy Thanksgiving. Cyberhugs.</p>
<p>You are so brave sunrise, and so kind to share with us news that must be immeasurably difficult to have to report. I’m so glad and not at all surprised that you have many people in your life who are supporting you. We here can send only our prayers. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.</p>