Support for LateToSchool

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<p>Adding my voice to the chorus, LTS.</p>

<p>We are here, we are here.</p>

[marite]

<p>LTS: It’s no fun to be in hospital, but I’m glad for all the good care your are receiving and the support of your daughter. Yesterday, the Boston Globe ran an article about Seymour Pappert of MIT (and LEGO Mindstorm) who was run down while crossing a street in Vietnam in 2006, had to have brain surgery and is slowly recovering his mental faculties. It was both inspiring and infuriating. Inspiring because it showed how resilient human beings are and infuriating because he has exhausted his Medicaid coverage, I could not help think of you as I read the article.</p>

[churchmusicmom]

<p>Another here…prayers lifted.
We are here, indeed!</p>

[mafool]

<p>joining the chorus!</p>

[rivermom]

<p>A “many year lurker” chiming in… I did a cut and paste of some of my favorite quotes that have appeared on this inspiring thread. Thought I would try to post them.
I am also sending a hard copy of these quotes to my 92 year old aunt who fell last week and broke her hip. She is determined to get back to her farmhouse, as soon as possible, “because she needs to mow her lawn and weed her flower gardens.” (she lives alone and keeps everything going on her own) She is remarkably independent, strong minded and determined… sounds a lot like LTS.
Wishing you well, LTS…</p>

<p>A Few Special Quotes from “Support for Latetoschool” thread:</p>

<p>Fall seven times, stand up eight.
–Japanese proverb</p>

<p>Inch by inch–
Little snail<br>
Creep up and up Mt. Fuji</p>

<p>(Inch by Inch: 45 Haiku by Issa [Nanao Sakaki, transl.])</p>

<p>What a picture–
By the pile of horse dung
Chrysanthemums in full bloom</p>

<p>( Haiku])</p>

<p>LTS wrote:
I need to find some way to recapture my natural state of hope and optimism…I mislaid it somewhere, this afternoon…</p>

<p>You must do the things you think you cannot do.
–Eleanor Roosevelt</p>

<p>Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.
–Martin Luther</p>

<p>Thoroughbreds wear blinders so they can’t see what the other horses are doing. Run your own race. </p>

<p>The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing.
–Marcus Aurelius</p>

<p>Believe nothing merely because you have been told it.
–Buddha .</p>

<p>Re-examine all that you have been told… dismiss that which insults your soul.
–Walt Whitman</p>

<p>You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’
–Eleanor Roosevelt</p>

<p>"If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or Fight Like Hell.”
Lance Armstrong</p>

<p>Your life will always be filled with challenges.
It’s best to admit this to yourself and to decide to be happy anyway.</p>

<p>from Alfred D. Souza.
“For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin , real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, and a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.”</p>

<p>“Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn’t know it so it goes on flying anyway."
-Mary Kay Ash</p>

<p>Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.
–Louis Pasteur</p>

<p>Hold on with a bulldog grip.
–Lincoln .</p>

<p>Sleep is the best meditation.
–The Dalai Lama</p>

<p>Your body hears everything your mind says.
–Naomi Judd</p>

[mootmom]

<p>I am just back from a 6-mile hike in Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. My H and I are training for our trip to Peru in Sept. and want to make sure to get a multi-mile hike with some altitude changes in every weekend between now and our departure. It is a gorgeous summer day, trending towards a bit hot now after noon, but the paths we hiked had some tree cover and as we’d come around some switch backs, there would be a welcome breeze blowing. The vistas were breathtaking. </p>

<p>In the last mile or so of the loop, next to a dry stream bed at a turn under some huge madrone trees, we came upon a father holding a young boy of maybe 18 months with a big floppy bush hat on, the empty jogging stroller in front of him. The little one was pouting and being consoled on Daddy’s shoulder. I stopped to say hello to the father, then looked at the little guy and said, “Hi there, how are you doing?” and the dad said, “He was doing great, until he fell down.” I replied, “Falling down is no fun, is it. But like they say, ‘Fall down seven times, get up eight.’” The father smiled.</p>

<p>And I thought of you as we hiked away.</p>

[jmmom]

<p>And the chorus expands.</p>

<p>Some of us are not seen here as often. But we are still part of the chorus, and we still have your back.</p>

[epistrophy]

<p>and another</p>

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350 miles … 7 days … BY HAND!</p>

<p>About the Ride</p>

<p>Mikail, a native Texan, contracted polio at age two. In 2001 he began competing in 5 and 10Ks in his handcycle. In 2002, Mikail conquered another daunting health challenge: lung cancer. Less than one year after doctors removed 1/3 of his left lung, Mikail successfully completed the 2003 Motorola Marathon. Mikail is rigorously training for Capitol Ride `05, the long-distance endurance ride that will raise awareness of the capability of people with disabilities and cancer survivors. He and a support team will travel through Harlingen, Kingsville, Robstown, Beeville, Kenedy, Seguin and San Marcos on the way to Austin. Kids with disabilities from Blaze Sports Austin will join Mikail on his glorious last mile up Congress Avenue to the Texas State Capitol. </p>

<p>Day 1</p>

<p>We launched off from South Padre under police escort, thanks to the Town of South Padre Island, and rolled up and over the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway . Cool weather and lovely cloud cover kept things comfortable until we hit Harlingen, when the sun broke out and it got WARM—80 degrees.</p>

<p>Because of the construction on 77 just outside of San Benito, we had to use the service roads all the way into Raymondville. 62.8 miles today. It was tough but we made it.</p>

<p>Day 2</p>

<p>Well, after a bit of rain and 74.2 miles, we arrive in Kingsville. I hit a wall at 65 miles, but we made it through in 3:53:07, probably a personal best for me. My team took excellent care of me the whole way. What a great group of guys!</p>

<p>We got an escort through part of today from the friendly police of Rivera, south of Kingsville. There were four members of AARP (American Association Of Retired Persons) waiting for us with a banner that read AARP Kingsville Welcomes Mikail Davenport. How cool!</p>

<p>Day 3</p>

<p>well folks, trust me. It was the shortest day in mileage, 47.2, but the longest in time, 7.5 hours. With a 7-10 mph cold north wind and misting rain in our faces, we left Kingsville under police escort, thanks to the Chamber of Commerce.</p>

<p>Got to meet the Mayor, and got a King ranch hat. HOOOWEEE! Barely made a pre-arranged meeting with a group of physically and cognitively challenged people at La Bonte Park in Corpus. You should have seen the light coming out of their eyes; it was unbelievable. Such innocence and beauty. Wow!</p>

<p>The Last Seven Miles</p>

<p>After 343 miles, Capitol Ride ‘05 finally made it into Austin after a day of rain and cold wind. In order to make up the remaining seven miles, I will handcycle from home on Tuesday to 6th Street where I will meet the youth from Blaze Sports and Austin’s Mayor Will Wynn, to all cycle up to the south steps of the Capitol. Total mileage at that point will be 351.5 miles. Yahooooo!</p>

<p>As of Day 4, this ride established a personal best for me of 266 miles in four days. Not bad for a 56-year old post-polio/lung cancer survivor!

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[latetoschool]

<p>I am wondering if I may just ask, for those of you who are praying - my caregivers have been awesome here. They have not left my side. My daugher and two others hand carried me out of my bedroom this morning, up the stairs, and out into a waiting car. They did a “fireman’s carry” sort of thing. They would not even consider calling the ambulance I requested. Oh, and prior to carrying me, they dressed me in clean clothing - every piece of it. </p>

<p>Edited to add - I just had to add this because it strikes me as so incredible - even though the hospital has no apparent shortage of kind, responsive nursing staff, my caregivers have actually lifting me, putting me on the bedpan, cleaning me up after, dressing me with clean stuff again…incredible as I would never have asked anyone to do this for me.</p>

<p>So, if it’s o.k., if perhaps my caregivers could have a prayer of thanks or gratitude. Many, many people have no one. </p>

<p>Rivermom, thank you so much for that very, very valuable compilation.</p>

[binx]

<p>Thanking God for your wonderful caregivers!</p>

[mythmom]

<p>Yes, I will include them in my prayers and gratitude.</p>

[Faline2]

<p>late to school, thank you for that image of your caregivers carrying you today. It lifted my heart and was a comfort to us all to know you have good hearts near you and committed professionals coming in over the weekend to begin intervention for your welfare and recovery. Of course we will put thanks for them in our prayers…keep letting us know…your imagery is so clear and lucid</p>

[kelsmom]

<p>I am praying for your caregivers, and for those who are taking care of others, too. Thank you for reminding us that those who care for others need to be lifted up.</p>

<p>That’s what’s so special about you, LTS. Even when it COULD be all about you … it never is.</p>

[mikasauntie]

<p>May your medical caregivers be granted with wisdom and clarity of vision, and your family and friends sustained by the realization that they (as are you) are in the thoughts and prayers of so many of us each day. I hope they, too, find solace and inspiration in the quotes and stories relayed on this thread. And, finally, a virtual auntie-hug to your daughter. </p>

<p>ps…Kelsmom is so right!</p>

[padad]

<p>LTS, You and your caregivers are in my prayers. Keep well. </p>

<p>“Not sickness stains the Brave” Emily Dickinson</p>

[epistrophy]

<p>and another (small-cell lung cancer “survivor”)</p>

<p>

“Lyle Garretson
Bolivar, MO
Small-cell Lung Cancer Survivor”</p>

<p>I’ve been a farmer and a businessman all my life. My wife and I have operated a trash service in Bolivar for the last 36 years. I had no idea I had cancer. But the kind of cancer I was diagnosed with is a fast-moving cancer that research shows has a life expectancy of approximately one and a half years from diagnosis. It’s already been over two years since diagnosis for me, so I feel like I’m almost approaching miracle status.</p>

<p>I went to a hospital in nearby Springfield, Missouri in February 2004 and was told I had pneumonia. They gave me antibiotics and sent me home. Over the weekend, I continued to have problems, including fever, cold sweats, chest pain and difficulty breathing. A second round to the hospital led my doctor to do a CT scan of my chest, hoping it would tell more than the original x-ray. They found a tumor in the airway of my left lung. The plan of treatment was chemotherapy. Radiation was not an option, because the tumor was actually inside the airway. I did six months of chemotherapy with some success, but the tumor was back within two months after treatment.</p>

<p>During those two months between the end of my chemo and before I knew the cancer was back, a friend who was a patient at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in Tulsa told me about the facility. He also said he knew another patient there with the same kind of cancer as mine. This patient had successful radiation, so I knew it was an option at CTCA.</p>

<p>When I learned the cancer was back, I called CTCA. I came the first time in November 2004. I learned more in one hour at CTCA about my cancer than I’d learned in six months at Springfield. I also learned the cancer was not only back but was growing. I had a second tumor located within the left lung as well as the original one in my airway.</p>

<p>Dr. Nader, my radiologist at CTCA, did brachytherapy radiation five times on the tumor in my airway and 25 regular radiation treatments on the other tumor. Dr. Ketterl, my oncologist, recommended chemotherapy in combination with the radiation. After the third brachytherapy session, Dr. Nader told my wife and me that the tumor in my airway was decreasing quite a bit.</p>

<p>I’m now on Tarceva, an oral drug that targets specific cancers as maintenance. In January, when I had a complete scan, Dr. Ketterl and Dr. Nader were happy to deliver the news that there is no active cancer at this point. I return to CTCA every two months for follow-up now.</p>

<p>I believe God led me to CTCA. I know my faith has helped me deal with this cancer. You have to have faith and a positive attitude to fight cancer. I gave my life to Christ when I was 16 years old and have felt God’s presence in my life. For some reason, when I was diagnosed, I knew I was going to beat the cancer. Each day I live past what’s considered normal life expectancy for this kind of cancer, I have beaten it.

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<p>(P.S. Thanks for the ED, padad.)</p>

[vicariousparent]

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<p>That’s what’s so special about you, LTS. Even when it COULD be all about you … it never is.>>></p>
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<p>Great observation, Kelsmom.</p>

<p>LTS: I know you are winning this battle.</p>

[epistrophy]

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down and dirty
just as is…
bush clover blooms

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<p>–Issa, 1807</p>

[mominva]

<p>Caregivers, yours and all others, are included in my prayers, in gratitude and in request of strength, patience and compassion.</p>

[ADad]

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You seem very sane for a punk rocker.
I had a very good role model. My mother had no end of tragedy in her life. She would make herself get up and take a deep breath and go out and do laundry. Hang up sheets. She told me that when she looked at the laundry, the sheets flowing in the wind, and the sun, it was like a fresh start.

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<p>–Patti Smith in yesterday’s New York Times Magazine</p>

<p>Like a fresh start: <a href=“http://images-cdn01.associatedcontent.com/image/A3266/32663/300_32663.jpg[/url]”>http://images-cdn01.associatedcontent.com/image/A3266/32663/300_32663.jpg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;