Life does not end with a stage IV diagnosis (really!)
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jeanelle,
Whatever comfort and support we can find, whether it is religious or not is very important. I am glad you have found yours 😊
I know it may be tough, but try not to spend too much time worrying about the future, or whether the fate of others may be yours as well. The future will come whether we worry or not. Living is for today.
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Good advice Caryn, as usual.....
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Well said as always Caryn. As my husband says, "worrying won't change the outcome".
I posted this in the dark clouds thread, but thought I'd post here too. All about perspective.
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I like that one KiwiCatMom!! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much for all the kind , encouraging words. I don't worry about the future, and I don't worry about dying. I know that I won't die one day sooner than I'm supposed to. As I mentioned, I am 55. My Dad lived to be 83, his Mom lived to be 82, and several of his siblings lived into their 80's. My maternal grandmother is now 97. While I had hoped to see 80, 90, or even 100, now I am looking forward to seeing my 65th or possibly 70th birthday. And I love that Snoopy cartoon.
Hugs,
Jeanelle
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Love the cartoon Terre
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Terre, that is simple and precise! I love it. I want a magnet for my refrigerator or something. Thank you!!
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Terre,
You must know that I love that cartoon
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Glad you liked it! And Jeanelle - so nice to see another cat mom here!
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Jeanelle, Your stats on your relatives ages and your previous expectations vs now, mirrors my story exactly. Most of my relatives were pretty elderly and I had reason to hope I would achieve the same. Although I have now dialed down that expectation I will be grateful for every single day given to me but an extra 10 or 15 years would be fabulous!
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Terre,
I liked it so much that I reposted it on my FB page 😊
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Well....today is not my day...to die anyway. Got bone scan results and still NED. Coming up on 3 years of NED status.
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Great news Kiwi!!!
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Awesome, KiwiCatMom!
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Terre, that is fabulous news!!!!
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WOOHOO, Terre. I am so happy for you!
Lynn
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Great news Terre!
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Terre, I'm literally jumping up and down happy for you!!! I prayed so hard for your long term relationship with NED and I'm ecstatic to hear your good news. Seriously you made my day, biggest hugs to you!
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Yeah Terre! I'm so happy for you that just great. There is good news and that warms my heart. Now the move eh?
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Terre,
Excellent news! I hope you celebrate well
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Terre
LOVE your good news and how wonderful to be able to pack and move NED into your new home.
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Wooo Hooo!!! Way to go Terre! So happy for you!
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Terre - AWESOME! Thrilled to hear this.
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Awesome news, Terre! Now you can really enjoy your move without worry!!
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Awesome news Terre, exactly what we all want to hear! Many more years to you....whoop whoop!
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Thank you so much everyone. I'm honoured and humbled by the support and good wishes. Let's pray for NED for all of us!
Sending hugs,
Terre
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Fantastic news Terre! Lucky for us, we will still get adorable pics from the KI! Cheers, Dee
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The kitten porn will continue! They are already at over 125 kittens and the season has just started. So lots of pics to come!
Thanks for the good thoughts!
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This is a great article. I'm hoping it will get shared far and wide:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/302057.ph...
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Terre, Thanks for Sharing! It is an Awesome Article!!
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