OT: going through a difficult time. Updated: more good news!

ChrisLaughlin · Post by **ChrisLaughlin** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 8:29 am

Dear Emily -
My love, hope and heart are with you, your mom and your entire family....
The most important thing anything of us can do, especially in difficult times, is to love.
I have been learning, slowly, that it is not enough to make love just a part of us - it must be who we are. My love is with you.
Chris

ChrisLaughlin · Post by **ChrisLaughlin** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 8:31 am

My grandmother also got breast cancer. She lived and is as healthy, beautiful and wonderful as ever.....
Keep hope in your heart.
Chris

carrie · Post by **carrie** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 8:38 am

Emilie,

An aunt of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer several months before her health insurance benefits were to begin in a new job. In her usual determined way, she waited until she was fully covered, had surgery, and has been cancer-free now for 35 years. As so many have pointed out in their stories, your family has very good reason to be hopeful. You and your family will be in my thoughts.

Carol

Tyghress · Post by **Tyghress** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 9:09 am

You've gotten all the good stories (I have one too, but won't belabor a point).

I would like to talk to the 'support system' issue...first, isn't it grand that we live in the Internet Age, when you really honestly can connect with someone half a world away? I hope you and your friends all have access to the Net, and use it daily to keep in touch. Secondly, there are GREAT support groups and chat rooms to use; go forth and Google...

Lastly...nearly every major hospital in the world has a good education center and support group for families going through rough times. They are a godsend. Use them.

And of course, there's us....and we're always here to listen.

RonKiley · Post by **RonKiley** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 9:31 am

Our prayers are certainly with you and your mother. If found early and treated early success is high. There are many university hospital web sites that provide excellent information. An informed patient that wants to win usually wins. Even if there is no one else you have a support system right here. we all care and we pray.
Ron

blackhawk · Post by **blackhawk** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 9:49 am

Please check your home email, Emilie........B

hillfolk22 · Post by **hillfolk22** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 11:07 am

Emily,

The Power of prayer is very strong.
My mom went through Breast Cancer as well. She ended up having a masectomy. She is doing very well. It has been four years and no more cancer.

Tygress has given good advice. Continue to seek support and prayers.
I will pray, and I will mention to my mom your name and situation. She is a very powerful prayer warrior and she will understand what your mom is going through.

Keep the faith. Hold on tight to it. Yes, it is scary! The good thing about what happened to my mom is that it brought my family closer together. We found deep strength in each other. This all happened before Thanksgiving. We had so much to be thankful that year and every year.

Laura

chattiekathy · Post by **chattiekathy** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 12:43 pm

Emilie,

I will be praying for your mom and for your family. I am so sorry you are going through this away from your friends but I am glad that you can be there for your mom at this time. Be positive and be strong! She can beat this!

I am glad to see what a wonderful support group we have here at C&F!

Best Wishes,
Kathy

TelegramSam · Post by **TelegramSam** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 1:18 pm

Aw, Emilie, I'm so sorry. That's got to be rough. I had a grandmother who survived breast cancer (it was the lymphoma a few years later that got her, but that's another story entirely). Breast cancer isn't the death sentence it was a few years ago, so don't despair! Just keep praying!

Soineanta · Post by **Soineanta** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 4:08 pm

We thought my mom had breast cancer, until the lump they found was declared benign. Even though she didn't have to go through it, I know how scary it is to have a loved one diagnosed. My thoughts are with you.

Emilie · Post by **Emilie** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 8:17 pm

Wow. I have to say I'm really touched.. you're all so caring.

Thank you so much for your kind words, they help a lot.. and it also helps to hear these positive stories, it's difficult to stay positive while I don't know what's going on at all, makes it really easy to speculate.. but I'm trying the best I can.

Once again.. thanks. You guys are great. I'll keep you updated.

Emilie

cowtime · Post by **cowtime** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 8:40 pm

Prayers for you, your mom and the rest of your family. We never know why when we are going through the tough times, but we can come out stronger for it that's for sure. Do keep us posted, we care.

tcm · Post by **tcm** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 9:10 pm

Emilie,

We will be holding you, your mother, and the rest of your family in the Light.

Tom (and Eva)

LimuHead · Post by **LimuHead** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 1:07 am

My prayers are with you and your family.

Steven · Post by **Steven** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 9:52 am

Emilie--
I'm sending all the positive thoughts I can your way. Please keep us posted on how your mom is doing, and we'll keep her (and you) in our thoughts.

Steven