Remember my dream - "Believe and you will get through this". Well, I did and I did! Thanks to God and the support and prayers of all of you, I came through this with flying colors. Both of my oncologists were very happy with my scan. Only time will tell whether a stray cell found a spot to grow somewhere in my body or a new tumor starts to grow in my lung, but I will continue to keep a positive outlook and keep my body healthy.
I will go back to see the medical oncologist every four months for a check-up and an X-ray, and I will visit the radiation oncologist in eight months. There will always be the uncertainty of, if and when the cancer will come back, but hopefully that won't get in the way of living a great life. I believe cancer was an experience I was supposed to have, and I received many gifts from it. I got even closer to Dave and my children, connected again with old friends and family. I've always believed that everything that happens to us has a gift if we look for it. It's so easy to see the negative and I feel blessed for the positive that came out of all the pain.
Thank you all again and again for the part you played in my journey. I will forever love you all for sharing your love and time with me.
Love and gratitude.......Linda
Thursday, April 10, 2008
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Dear Linda,
We are so thrilled with your test results and pray that every check up is as positive. We saw you many times and each time you seemed to be more like your "old" self. Remember, you have to stay strong to keep Dave "in line". He's going to hate me for that one.
On a sad note, I feel that you and Dave should know that Chuck Foster was hospitalized last night with a severe infection at the locations in his legs (where they took veins to assist in his bypass operation)after his heart attack last year. It is very touch and go. Please add him to your prayers.
Again, we are thrilled with your progress.
Love, Donna & Roger
Dear Linda and Dave;
I'm so glad to read your GREAT news. It is certainly true that both of you are "changed" and I'm glad that, for you, it is for the better. So many would become bitter and negative.
Love and prayers,
Ruth
What awesome news!! We are so happy for you and Dave, and can't wait to celebrate this good news with the two of you at Long Beach next weekend. :) We knew you'd come through with flying colors!! :)
Take care, and have a wonderful weekend!
Love,
Jim and Swee
What wonderful news! You looked so good when we saw you in St. Pete that I was sure this would be the outcome. You have been an inspiration all along the way. The "Last Hurrah" dinner in Long Beach will be even sweeter because of your joyous news. Your retirement is really a new beginning. No matter where your path leads, you will continue to be an inspiration. Linda, you rock!
Marilyn
Darrell and I are thrilled as well. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We will continue to BELIEVE. Love, Darrell and Shar
Linda and Dave...All I can say is Thank God...and that I am so happy to have reconnected with you, Linda and to have met you Dave. I think you are right in that out of each tragedy, there is a gift if we recognize it. You both have been an inspiration to each of us. Many days I would try to put myself in your position,and I would not have been as heroic as you guys. Hope to see you soon..
Linda, yes, you are right when you said something like this brings people together. God does work miracles. What a blessing you have been to so many people around the world with your determination to be a survivor and faith in what you believe. Also to test what a great love you both have for one another. David, thanks for being there to encourage Linda.
Proud of you brother-in-law!!!!!!! Kisses and hugs to you both.
Janet and Ken
Jennifer called to share the great news. We are thrilled for you and know that your strengh and the power of prayer has given all of us this great gift! Love and light to both of you! Chad & Sharon
Praise the Lord!!
I'm so happy for you, Linda. Keep up the good work!
Rosalie Gano
Linda-
You have been such a fighter and now a Survivor!!!!!
Next task...overcoming Talking Heads.
Lot of Love
Kim & Ernie
What awesome news! I'm glad all of our prayers have been answered for you. Now you and Dave can enjoy the finer things in life as you settle into retirement. This news will even make Long Beach next weekend that much sweeter. See you at the Beach!
Wayne
Miss Linda, I love you... You are truely the most AMAZING person I have ever known. I am so blessed and inspired daily by you. I am very thankful to have shared the news with you yesterday and today I am celebrating your courage and strength...
Everytime I see the word BELIEVE on anything my thoughts are directed towards you...I believe that is true for everyone in your life and there is a greater power sent to you through this...
I am so proud of you for fighting so hard a beating the Cancer. You are a survivor once again:)....You have experienced so much in your life and always came out a better person, with a stronger faith, and deep connections.
You are my HERO....I love you
Julie
Linda and Dave,
Cheers to both of you! This news is what you have been waiting for and we are so very happy for you both. After all, this is a team
effort. See you at the Beach!
Julie and Bob Brown, Denver
It was great to see you! It was amazing to see how well you "revived" - hair growing back, good appetite, tan, etc!!! Next Fall we'll be able to play cards late into the night!
Dave & Mindy
Fantastic! FANTASTIC!!! I'm so very happy for you both that the news was so positive. I understand the fear that naturally comes with that sort of appointment, having been through it many times with my mom. I'm SO HAPPY everything is just the way we'd all hoped it would be!
You two have traveled the most difficult road together and this will bring you closer and will solidy a love that was already strongly evident prior to this experience. What an amazing couple you are, what an inspiration.
Can't wait to see you in Long Beach next week!! My love to you both, now and always.
I've been on vacation -- just back tonight -- and am THRILLED to hear this news. You ROCK!!! You absolutely rock. I'm beyond happy for you and Dave.
wrapping you in the happy healthy golden glow of life and love!!!!
Susie
Yea, Dave and Linda...what wonderful news!!! We are so happy that you received such positive results. Now just go out there and "do it"! It seems that illness does sometimes bring families closer. My Dad's illness brought my brother and I closer and we have stayed that way. Dave, you were such a rock for Linda. Let's hope that only good times are ahead for you both. Much love, from Kay and John
Linda,
So glad to see your jouney now has come to such positive results. Our prayers have been with you and God has provided an answer. We will continue to pray for you and Dave. I will see both of you in September at the jumper reunion.
Ron & Cathy Morlan
Frank and Grace were honored to be pictured in your journey.. so glad we were able to get together and look forward to your return to FLORIDA... we send congrats on your tests and expect you both to be well until your return and stay well when you get here too!!!!!!!!
Hallelujah, it's the news we've been praying for! See you in Long Beach!
Love,
Susan & Rick
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