This day started early.....with three calls from Linda before 8 am...it was quickly apparent she was "in the toilet".....ie....depressed.....it's about all that "thinkin' "....she was adding up the illnesses to a sense that she was "on her way out"....
Quickly I got on the road and to the hospital.....we had a good discussion....but what was really really nice was to have her Oncologist appear at just the right time....he disconnected the sequence Linda had created....he said that medical people who hear stage 4 cancer often times "write the patient off".."they are going to die anyway".....BUT this oncologist says that Linda's illnesses are NOT connected...unfortunate....but not connected...they are a sequence of unfortunate illnesses....but separate....
Linda got very teary and thanked him.,..it was "spot on" to get her out of the "hole" she had dug during the night. The Oncologist even said he saw no reason why her colostomy cannot be reversed should she be doing well....of course she liked that a lot, being the vain person she is. Again, the surgeon sees her as a stage 4 cancer patient with a limited life....the Oncologist sees her as a fighting vibrant patient full of life.
Today we will counter on our home offer..it came last night...we will make it work....
Linda has some nausea today.....
Again thanks so much for the comments....we have not had time to read last nights..but we will today....
Saturday, January 9, 2010
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I know it is tough being a hero, but there you are.....my hero. To late to chicken out now.
So buck up baby and send that glorious smile out to your fans and we will send you positive thoughts and prayers.
Carol
Class of 64
Keep believing, Linda!! As your oncologist put it, it's just an unfortunate event. Get Dave to give you a big huge hug from us!! :) Hang in there... you'll be out of that hospital soon enough so that you can continue your adventures this year!
Take care...lots of positive thoughts and many hugs being sent your way!
Love,
Jim and Swee
I'm putting an envelope in the mail today with a tatted cross...I'm sending it to your home. Now you will be able to read lots more books and be comforted by the cross.
Good luck on selling the house...don't play too tough and lose this opportunity.
My best to both of you.
Love and prayers,
Ruth Ann
Linda,
Hang in there girl! We are all here for you and what about that Dave! He sure is a keeper! You just have the best Doc, imagine him showing up just we you need him on a Saturday yet! You two are the best. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers daily. Loved the photos, keep them coming Dave.
Speaking of photos, finally got the one of all of us from the blog to the computer (by the way we did get our new computer, a laptop). Thanks for the input on that!
Take care and keep doing those laps
Linda.
Love, Nancy, Jim Gene and Joe
So glad to hear and see pics that our "super woman" is up roaming the halls of the Bend hospital. Keep the positive thinking going and this "bump" will be short lived. You'll be back doing what you love very soon. Get well and heal. Keep up the awesome cheerleading, Dave!
Kathy
I guess I'll have to dust off the medical degree I euphemistically carry around in the trunk of my car. I was sure these things were not related in any linear way. It was simply that, as the doc said before, cancer patients get sick too. It's a bad deal but it's true.
Linda, I don't know many people who could have major surgery and be up doing the circuit with so much determination. Remember, the key it to hit the apex just right or that stupid stuff you lug around with you goes flying. And if anyone should comment on hospital hair, you have my permission -- in fact my urging -- to clobber them with a bedpan or anything you can put your hand to.
On a completely different subject, my what a nice son you have. Hubba hubba. :)
Cough, sputter, back to installing Microsoft 7 on TWO computers,
Marjorie
John was my hero when he went through the same surgery. He eventually had his reversed and is fine. Knowing you, I can see that in your future, too. I loved hearing that your oncologist came in at the perfect time. It is a blessing to acknowledge the good things that happen during bad times.
Dave, thanks so much for all your effort in keeping us up-to-date. It means a lot to us out here in BLOGLAND.
Marilyn
Thoughts and prayers continue your way. You are both amazing. Shar
Linda Lou and Dave. You are such wonders. You are both made of pretty strong stuff. The surgeon is obviously underestimating you. Listen to your oncologist and your heart. It is really cold in Florida so you huddle up there and wait til it warms up down there. Love you. Ginnie
geez, I am sooo sorry to hear about you hitting the skids emotionally -- I thought I was the only one that happened to. And it's so very very hard to reverse all that by yourself. Three cheers for Da Big Guy and for your oncologist. Hang on their every word and positive comment, L. Use that energy.
I just opened up a Louise Hay book and found this affirmation -- which is the very way I'd describe you. "I radiate warmth and love. I am beautiful, and everyone loves me." You DO radiate warmth and love -- and strength and calm determination. And you are beautiful -- gads, you look better in a hospital gown than I do dressed for work. And the beauty is not skin-deep but all the way through. And you are loved by all us yahoos out here -- not to mention your family and friends and everyone else whose lives you've touched.
Ease up. And rest up. Give yourself space to feel -- and know that the feelings will pass.
wrapping you and Dave in that very warm soothing comforting golden glow of healing Source Energy and Love.
Susie
You are an amazing lady Linda! Work on getting strong, both physically and mentally, and you'll be right, mate!
Our love and best wishes, Sandy & John Kohlmoos
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