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Offline jigsaw

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« on: May 06, 2004, 06:21:36 PM »
Well, sort of a lot to type here. Guess I'll start with the big stuff.
A few of ya probably already knew that my mom has been battling breast cancer
for about three years now. When it first started, they did a biopsy and said
they got it all. During her post surgery checkup they told her "Oops, we
didn't. We're doing another biopsy."
Her next few checkups went ok, so I moved out to Phoenix to get the rest of my
pilot/instructor ratings.

When I went home for her birthday last Sept, she told me she was going to be
having a radical masectomy in Oct. I took off work to be there for the
surgery, but had to come back once I had her home from the hospital.
My aunt had come out from Tx to take care of her for a while when I had to
come back.

Mom then had to go through chemo once a month for six treatments. I was taking
off work and flying out for each of those. Didn't make my boss all that happy,
but I didn't much care.

She's still got a few less major surgeries to go once she's healed up from the
big one, so I've decided to move back to CA next month to take care of her. I
have an interview with a flight school on the 17th that's about ten minutes
from her. Would be great if I got it so I could take care of her and still be
flying. If any of ya'll are the praying type, I could use a few.

On a bright note. I managed to get through all of this so far carrying 21/20
hours per semester for the last two, and have a 3.2 GPA.
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Offline ravells

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« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2004, 06:24:04 PM »
I'm truly sorry to hear that jigsaw. I lost an uncle from cancer last year.

I'll say a little prayer for your mum tonight.

Ravs
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Offline Toad

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« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2004, 06:24:30 PM »
Be of good cheer.

My Mom had a radical in the mid-60's, back when they basically didn't really know what they were doing with cancer.

She's still going strong now at age 81; just cooked a great dinner for us all last night.

My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2004, 06:27:16 PM »
jigsaw,

I hope your mother is okay mate.  You certainly seem to be handling the situation better than most people I know would...including myself.

Keep your chin up.
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Offline DREDIOCK

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« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2004, 06:31:54 PM »
I can relate.

Keep her as active as possable. that means geting up and moving around. Doing some gardening or whatever. but dont just let her lay there.
Beleive it or not she will alot feel better  then she will by laying around feeling sick. (speaking from personal experiance)

I aint much the "traditional" Praying type
But the next time the big guy and I converse.
She will be mentioned in my words

Keep the faith
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Offline txmx

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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2004, 06:36:17 PM »
Jigsaw sounds to me like she Is lucky to have a son like you!

I will ofcoures pray for your mother and your whole family sir!

To paraphrase a favorite John Wayne movie of mine .
You sir have GRIT! And im sure you and your mother will see better days.

God Bless you both.
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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2004, 06:48:21 PM »
This one hits close to home.

You're making the right decision in spending the time with her. Absolutely.

I'll be happy to say a prayer for you both.
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Offline Hawklore

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« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2004, 06:49:14 PM »
Jigsaw, my mom went through breast cancer awhile back, golly I was what 10 or 11..

She turned out fine..

But just remember be glad for what shes done and celebrate her life.

I will pray for your mom, and see if he can get you that job near home..

Just stay positive and make sure she does aswell, make sure she knows you love her, cause honestly I think thats what pulled my mom through, and that she still has something to live for.
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« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2004, 06:52:27 PM »
Made me think.
maybe it's time to pay my mum a visite.
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« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2004, 07:46:07 PM »
Mine are with you, keep your chin up, my Mom has small cell follicular lymphoma nonhodgkins that is in stage 4.  Hopefully she will outlast it, but that is wishful thinking I believe, I just pray she never has to suffer, and I make sure to cherish every moment we have together.  Topping it all off, I found out I have early markers of lymphoma at 31.  You are doing the right thing, stay close and be there, and take the time to pray, it helps.  My prayers are with you and your Mom.
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« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2004, 08:14:01 PM »
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Originally posted by Bodhi
Mine are with you, keep your chin up, my Mom has small cell follicular lymphoma nonhodgkins that is in stage 4.  Hopefully she will outlast it, but that is wishful thinking I believe, I just pray she never has to suffer, and I make sure to cherish every moment we have together.  Topping it all off, I found out I have early markers of lymphoma at 31.  You are doing the right thing, stay close and be there, and take the time to pray, it helps.  My prayers are with you and your Mom.


And good luck to you and yours Bodhi.
Cancer Is such and ugly thing.

I am one of those idiots that thinks our tax dollars would be better spent trying to find a cure for this killer than spending it on a country that could really care less about us.

100 Billion bucks would go a very long way in cancer research.

I lost my favorite uncle to cancer one minute he is hunting elk in Colorado and the next thing i know he is dying.

We are such a great country filled with the best and brightest why do we wast our selves on all the Bullchit in the world?
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« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2004, 08:17:55 PM »
My step-mom went through the same thing.  And many years later she is just fine.

But I will say a prayer for her and your family.
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« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2004, 10:36:18 PM »
My Mom had a single mastectomy over 15 years ago and is still here. My Wife had a double 4 years ago and is still showing remission. We have many hopes for a long time together.

I hope you are keeping YOUR spirits up. That is one of the most important things YOU can do for her. Treat her well but make sure you demonstrate the expectation that she will BEAT this thing. That confidence is important for her to see coming from you and it will help her believe it for serself. A positive mental attitude id critical to full healing and enjoyment of life after an event like cancer. Don't figure it's going to beat you, YOU are going to beat IT!

Prayers are OTW.
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« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2004, 10:41:13 PM »
Breast cancer runs in my wife's family, we have had to deal with it a few times. A prayer is a small favor to ask, consider it done. God Bless.
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« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2004, 11:10:16 PM »
I'm pretty much over it, but still a bit bitter.

If the old farts in government were dropping like flies on account of man-breast cancer, there'd prolly already be a cure.
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