darla

Stamina? Lainy, I also love your thought of them moving on together.

Tom & Ben,

I have been following your posts and hope things go well at MD Anderson. As long as Ben feels good keeping doing the things you want to do. Enjoy life one day at a time (my motto also) I too hope Tom will feel good for a long time to come.

Love & Hugs,
Darla

Hi Terry,

I say that about so many things. We always felt that we could manage anything, together. Never expected to have to manage it all alone and some days I really don’t feel strong enough. I agree that I don’t think you need to be admitted for mental problems. I think that what we are feeling and dealing with is normal for our situation and what we have all been through.

I will be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping that what every you decide to do you will be OK. I was told that nothing will ever be the same again, but life will go on. We will be OK, and we don’t have to get over it! We just have to learn how to accept the life we have now been given. Some days I get it and others all I can do is say HOW?????

Take care Terry.

Love & Hugs,
Darla

Dear Beth,

Vent all you want, you have that right. I know exactly how you felt. What she said was very unfeeling and insensitive. I actually have had people compare my husbands death to divorce and say that divorce is worse. I don’t think so! I truely believe that losing a loved one to this disease and watching what it does to them both physically and mentally is about the most traumatic thing anyone can go through. I have been told that as hard as it is on the person who is dying, it is even harder for those who love and care for them.

As you said, everyone’s situation is different and you can not compare one person’s grief to another’s.

Hopefully you will be able to find someone more compassionate and understanding to help you and your daugther through your grief. Take care Beth and come back and vent whenever you want or need to.

Love & Hugs,
Darla

Oh Kris,

What a disappointment. I do admire your ability to roll with the punchs and taking it all well, looking at it in the best light. They say that everything happens for a reason, but life is not always fair, is it? And yes, both cancer & the French and their stupid strike suck! I am hoping you are right and that you will be in top condition for the surgery and it will all go well. I will be thinking of you on Monday.

Love & Hugs,
Darla

Margaret,

You’ve got it. Many prayers coming your way. Hoping for the best for Tom. Don’t forget to take care of you, too.

Lots of Love & Hugs for you both,
Darla

Kris,

Paris & Jimmy Buffet. Great combination. Have a wonderful time. We will all look forward to hearing all about it when you return.

Love & Hugs,
Darla

Rick,

It breaks my heart and brings tears to my eyes knowing what you and your family are going through. Please know that you, Debbie and your two girls are in my thoughts and prayers.

With Love & Hugs,
Darla