Not anything new to report.....Linda and Dave went around and visited several friends to say "good-bye" today.....Linda is now napping.....it doesn't take much to tire her out these days.
Linda's very concerned as when the cancer was first discovered a year and a half ago, she felt fine...with a pesky cough......she always said the treatment made her sick not the cancer...and that was a relieving thought. Now she doesn't feel good...the cancer is making her feel sick and the treatment will make her sick also.
The comment sections have been inspiring to her......we say that over and over...even above emails...she takes inspiration from the comments....you look at the blog to see how she's doing...she looks at the blog for the comments....keep them coming...they are good therapy.
We are tidying up around here....finishing a few projects...we fly out early Wednesday and arrive in Portland at 11:30 PDT. All rides have been worked out and we should have our car and heading to Sisters in the afternoon.
Dave
Sunday, February 1, 2009
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Hello Linda. I'm one of Janine's friends, Aubrey. I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You will beat this. You've done it once and you can do it again. Get mad at it and fight, fight, fight! You look amazingly beautiful in your photos. Your smile is contagious. I'll be thinking of you and your family this week.
Linda,
I heard through Janine's facebook profile that the cancer is back & I was so sad to hear it. My mom said she got a chance to talk to you on the phone and looks forward to visiting with you when you are back in Oregon. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Love, Marcy
You two are going to get tired of seeing our names pop up every day... (LOL) :)
Hope you were able to watch the Super Bowl tonight. What a game!
Take care... get lots of rest... and know that you are both always close in thought and prayer.
Big big hugs to both of you!
Jim and Swee
We will be watching for the lights to come on.
Love,
Liz and Jack
Ok, Stop Nagging, I'll get on the blog for the very first time. Not a blogger by nature, but just for you!
You'll feel much better when you get home and surround yourself in the warmth of your wonderful family and your medical community who know you and Dave and understand what it takes to help make Linda well.
We have put your name down as the first guest at the summer cottage at the beach. Stay focused, you can do this my dear friend - we will be there for you. You have touched so many of these blogger friends over the years and we love you.
Here's a hug - and love,
Mary
Been thinking and praying a lot about you this weekend. Please draw strength and stay close to God and believe that you will beat this.
I talked to Chris tonight and he had an amazing weekend at Life Works. He is almost home and I can't wait to hear about the past four days and how they affected him. Thanks so much for encouraging him to get started with PES, and for supporting him with you love, support and cards during the seminars.
Assuming you watched the superbowl so I just have to comment - I am so disappointed Arizona didn't seal the win and especially bummed that they lost to the Stealers, especially after our experience playing them the last time they went to the superbowl, but I heard a statistic on the radio that every time the Stealers have won the superbowl, the economy has gotten better so I hope their win this time results in the same outcome.
Will talk to you soon.
Love, Wendy
I just realized I spelled Steelers wrong - must have been a Freudian slip. : )
Louise's affirmation for today: "I open my heart to love, and I am safe." Which sounds like another good reason to read the comments -- all that love? wowser, are you gonna be safe!!! :-D :-D
Focus on today -- tomorrow and next week are gonna take care of themselves. Listen to your soul and your heart -- not that pesky ego/monkey mind that gets in our way, craving our attention and diverting us from our goals and our INtentions...
So let me adjust that lovely golden wrap around your shoulders just so... and know that I'm holding you in the glorious healing light of health and love.
Susie
This nasty turn of events really bothers me, but knowing how strong you two are, I'm sure Lindaa can beat it again. I wish you would look into adult stem cell thereapy - I know 3 people who are in remission from it. Also have a dsughter with ms who is going to try it. Lots of healing thought going your way, Dave, you take care of yourself too.
Margaret
We have kept you in our thoughts and prayers this past year - now we will double up again. The Nebraska Stock family loves you and thinks of you often. Hang in there. Darrell and Sharlyn
Been thinking about you a lot and praying for you as well. We've got you on our prayer chain at our church here in AZ and at the church at home. LeAnne's even got you on their prayer chain.
We hope you'll take advantage of our offer and use the house if you're up in our area. Can't wait to see you when we get home.
Love you lots!
Your other "sister",
Joni
Oh boy. I've had you two in my thoughts constantly all weekend. I remember so clearly everything my family went through during my mom's cancer... I hate that you're having to go through it, too. Recurrence is the hardest, scariest situation to deal with and can feel so completely overwhelming, but I know that the two of you are so very strong together you can stay positive and beat the cancer.
I'm so extremely happy that I got to come visit you before you got this news. It was so very wonderful to see you both happy and playful. I'm sorry that so much of a damper has been placed on that vibrant happiness. But I know you'll get back to that point again. You're both strong, determined and resourceful. You have what it takes to beat this challenge. Keep fighting and keep believing.
Love to you both, as always.
Linda,
I'm so sorry to hear that your cancer has reoccured. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Hang in there!
Rosalie
Linda and Dave have a safe flight back to Or. I will get hold of you the next time I am in Redmond. I don't come often in the winter since I don't drive well in snow, but for you, I may just risk it. Please know that you are always welcome in my home. ( I know you have family to stay with, but just in case you need a get away)...also live on acrage so if you want to bring your mobile home and set up reisdence, I think it can be easily accommodated.
:( NOW I AM SAD...
:( JILLIAN
I HOPE YOU FEEL ALOT BETTER REALLY SOON. AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE A I.V. IN YOUR HAND FOR A LONG TIME. AND THAT YOUR MEDICINE DOESN'T TAST HORRIBLE. ANDTHAT YOU DON'T DO ALL OF THE FIGHTING, AND THAT YOU HEAL AS FAST AS I CAN EAT YOUR BROWNIES. AND DON'T BE SCARED BECAUSE YOU HAVE BEAT THIS DISCUSTING CANCER AND YOU CAN DO IT AGAIN.
I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THE WORLD (AND I AM NOT JUST SAYING THAT) JILLIAN EMKEN :) :D :)
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