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Jeff, you always come up with your little gold chain. While its not perfect glad to hear you are getting some control over the pain. I have a feeling that in another life you were some great warrior. You deserve all the medals there are from the Olympic Medal to the Purple Heart. Stay strong and know you are in all our hearts!

OMG! You both have really been through it. We thought ours was bad. They aborted the first Whipple after 4 hours then Teddy got a double e coli infection which almost did him in. 3 weeks after that he had the 8 hour Whipple. He always says why does everything happen twice to him. Elaine, don’t you agree that no one can believe both these guys are still with us? Doctors say that all the time to us. Now we are fighting a right ureter that was destroyed by the return of the cancer. We got the dam spot out with radiation and cyber knife but the ureter is damaged. The Urologist can still put a stent in but down the road he will not be able to due to scar tissue. So it will be back to the nephrostomy tube and bag forever. Like Teddys says though as long as he can golf he will put up with it!

Dear Heather and Emilee, I am so very saddened to hear of Lee’s passing. He put up a valiant fight. And you were there to ease his journey all the way. Here is a poem for you and Emilee:

To my dearest family, some things I’d like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I’m writing this from Heaven.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there’s no more tears of sadness;
here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I’m out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
There’s so much that we have to do,
to help our mortal man.”
God gave me a list of things,
that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night,
the day’s chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you…
in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years.
Because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there was some rain.
But one thing is for certain, through my life on earth is over.
I’m closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I’d like it for you too;
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who’s in sorrow and in pain;
Then you can say to God at night….
“my day was not in vain.”
And now I am contented….
that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way
I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody
who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.
When you’re walking down the street
and you’ve got me on your mind;
I’m walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind.
And when it’s time for you to go….
from that body to be free.
Remember you’re not going…
your coming here to me.

Suzanne, you sound like a very strong woman and your attitude is the best! We have not dealt with what you are about to go through but we just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you and pulling for you. If prayers and thoughts really help there is a tremendous amount coming your way!!

Great news, Kris. ATTITUDE is everything and girl you certainly have attitude!
Keep fighting, keep hoping, and as a side note I think we all fell in love with Hans!!!

I believe you did the right thing to change. I did that with Teddy and never looked back. I always go with my gut feeling. If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t right. Late once in a while yes, but not for everything all the time. But most important to me would be the Oncologist not knowing the proper things to do. Did you ever ask if he had ever treated this kind of cancer? I think you will feel much better with a new doctor!

Teresa, we are so sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. She was very lucky to have you help ease her through this terrible journey. Try to remember the good times and the way she was before CC took its hold. Remember she is never far away as she is forever in your heart. Our prayers go to you and your family.

Hi and welcome to the best little club in the world that no one wishes to join.
You have come to the right place and will meet many courageous and caring people here. Hoping for the best for you and your wife and please keep us posted.