I can not find the right words to thank you for your compassion, prayers and thoughtful comments.
I did not intend to invoke this kind of response, but I am truly overwhelmed by your comments, my emotions were just so raw yesterday.
Life events (good and bad) will happen ... that is just the way life is.. but sometimes the changes that are presented really stop you in your tracks and turn your world upside down. It slaps you in the face and makes you re-think everything.. and it doesn't have to be a dx of cancer to get that kind of attention...
Most of you are much younger than I .. but upon turning 40.. I thought "Geez, life is just too perfect and that I am truly blessed to be on this path!".
This is going to sound very bizzare, but our true blessings came with the dx in 2006, because it made us realize that what we thought was important in life... really wasn't. Stuff is stuff, things are things, but the love of family and friends in a time of need is the real blessing.
So be well my friends... we are fighters... they told us 3-5 yrs at dx, and we have beaten those odds, we will beat the next set that is put in front of us..and we need to remember to Live in the Moment..
Oh God, I just caught up on blogs, I'm so very sorry. You and Mark will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteKeep fighting! It's a great blogging community we have here!
ReplyDeleteBarbara,
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you and your family. Please know you have my positive intentions/prayers going out.
Hang in there my friend...please give Mark a hug for me.
ReplyDeleteYou do realize that I can totally relate to this! I wish I could give you (and your husband) a hug right now but in the meantime, just know that we are all here for you, any time! This community of women (and a few men) have helped me through my grief and I know we will do the same for you.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right that living in the moment and family and friends are what's important. Thanks for sharing these positive thoughts eventhough you are in pain. You are so brave. Please keep us updated on you and your husband's fight.
ReplyDeleteYou're so right, I am so blessed with my wonderful family.
ReplyDeleteGlad that you are feeling so positive, you and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers x
I just caught up on blogs - I can only say that every time I pray you and your husband will be included. My heart aches for you.
ReplyDeleteI am sending you many prayers and much love Barbara. So sorry that you are having to fight this again, but please know that you have many new friends fighting along side of you as you need us. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThose are good lessons for all of us - we need to value each other not things.
ReplyDeleteFighters keep fighting, so I'm sure you'll beat the odds.
xxxxLinda
Barb,
ReplyDeleteDue to missing so many posts lately from everyone, I think I missed what's going on.. but it sounds serious. Email me? I can't seem to find your email but I would like to offer whatever support I can. Love you!
Barb,
ReplyDeleteFor some reason it would not let me comment on your previous post. I just wanted to say that youa re in my thoughts and prayers for you and your whole family. My mum has beaten cancer twice ( she just turned 57 ). Postive thoughts and prayers
Carla
Oh sweetheart, I'm so so sorry for the bad news. It's devastating. We all love you and are sending you and your husband the good vibes for better days.
ReplyDeleteGiant bear hug,
Joey
My heart is aching. But I too believe we must live in the moment. If you ever need someone to talk to send me an e-mail at ysandray@gmail.com. And just so you know, at least I can say I am older than you, but maybe not wiser. We're all here for you and Mark.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and Mark so much. As everyone above has said, if you ever need anything we are all here. Much love x
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