Ladies....thank you so much for all your kind words. Makes me feel much better.
I just pull up those big girl panties and get on with it all the time.
But at times, as you all know, I get into a "funk" and it's hard not to remember the past.
Love, peace, and joy to all!
Lynne

I'm one of the lucky ones who has faced cancer a number of times with TONS of support and it's made it easier than I can possibly express. Friends, family, prayer chains with strangers involved....it's heartening and encouraging and a HUGE blessing. I can only hope that those of you who are dealing with cancer yourselves or in your families can FIND support - if your friends and families aren't there for you (and I can't imagine something more painful than that!) find a support group somewhere.

Believing in yourself, and in the FUTURE keeps the positivity flowing and I know that without that, I wouldn't be here today myself.

If any of you need to vent or have nobody "in your corner" - PM me or email me...as I said, support is so important!

Hugs to everyone who is now dealing with, or has dealt in the past with this awful disease.

What I'm seeing here only reaffirms my faith in the love and support that are such an important part of fighting any life-threatening illness.

Right now I'm fighting a sansty head cold and can't think straight, let alone write straight. But if anyone wants to pm me about cancer survival and support, please feel free.

The stories we've been sharing here have touched me in a way that's impossible to describe.

I so pray that one day our kids will talk about cancer the way our generation speaks of polio.

There will be a vaccine for every kind of cancer imaginable.

They will talk about how barbaric the treatments were and their children will respond with disbelief.

Let's all keep praying for a cure.

Until, may God wrap His loving arms around every person going through treatments (feel them), and those who are loving and caring for them. May everyone feel His sympathy and live through His strength He so freely gives all who ask.

Lovely sentiment Dotsie....I too pray for a cure. They are making strides in the treatment arena, but it's a long road.

Meanwhile those of us who deal with this horrible disease are grateful for the love and support of anyone and everyone who has it to give.