I beat Cancer ... I hope :)

Wobbie

appie wrote:

Rob i would give my arm up to cure you from this..There is another brother here called Dennis who is on the same level as you and he has a song thats comforts him in this tough period...Hope it does the same for you..
Stay strong and possitive and we all are thinking and praying for you my friend..

Appie

http://youtu.be/3pAJ-LdzVXg

oh, great. now, I'm bawling again. no, really, thanks for that . It's a great song.

I'm old enough to remember the original :shock:

Wobbie

jimed14 wrote:

no, YOU

StillHere

awesome

we got your back

GivenToLukinKP

imalive wrote:

something amazing happened today .....

but, before I get to that, a little update. I'm trying my damndest to stay upbeat and doing a pretty good job, most of the time. unfortunately the COMBO of chemo and radiation is beginning to kick my butt a little. you know how you feel when you've had about two hours of sleep and when you go to work all you can think about is coming home and going back to bed? well, that's about how I feel all the time. and, even with plenty of sun block chapstick, my lips are sore all the time. I'm eating about 4-5 meals a day to "fatten up" but I'm getting a little burnt on that, too. but, all in all, things are going pretty good.

now, for the amazing part.... I came home from my daily radiation today and there was a package waiting. from the return address, I deduced it was from a board member who had asked for my address a while back. I opened it up and, I'm telling you, the love literally flowed out. inside were cards, books, gift cards and an AUTOGRAPHED PEARL JAM BASEBALL from board members around the world!!!!! Oh, my god. I didn't cry but I was choking up pretty good (still am, as a matter of fact). You people are amazing!!!!!!! When I get to the bottom of how this came together, I am going to personally thank every last one of you. It was an incredible act of kindness to show some random guy who you may not know much more about other than he loves Pearl Jam, has a goofy golden retriever and lives and dies with the SF Giants (World Champs, ya know )

I could go on and on. You folks blow me away. Thanks from the bottom of my heart!! With your help, I'll take you up on your directive to "kick cancer's sorry ass!!!" (that made me laugh )

Rob

I see I used "amazing" more than a few times. but that's what this was. amazing. maybe even a-fucking-mazing

:thumbup: I am sure I am speaking for many when I say we are happy to hear you felt a little light shine down on you today

appie

Jeez Rob...What an great package of post you did get..Yeah its a great group of people here with unlimited love we all like to share....Were here for a laugh but also for tears..A big Hail for the persons who send this package to you..Your great!! And hope its makes you even stronger then you already am..

Greetzz,love and hugs...( if you dont mind getting that from a male.. )

Appie

jimed14

imalive wrote:

jimed14 wrote:

no, YOU

I trump you with this ...



Just get better my good man ... and come to SF and have a beer with me @ AT&T.

Who Princess

Just keep kicking cancer's sorry ass! :thumbup:

Halifax2TheMax

imalive wrote:

something amazing happened today .....

but, before I get to that, a little update. I'm trying my damndest to stay upbeat and doing a pretty good job, most of the time. unfortunately the COMBO of chemo and radiation is beginning to kick my butt a little. you know how you feel when you've had about two hours of sleep and when you go to work all you can think about is coming home and going back to bed? well, that's about how I feel all the time. and, even with plenty of sun block chapstick, my lips are sore all the time. I'm eating about 4-5 meals a day to "fatten up" but I'm getting a little burnt on that, too. but, all in all, things are going pretty good.

now, for the amazing part.... I came home from my daily radiation today and there was a package waiting. from the return address, I deduced it was from a board member who had asked for my address a while back. I opened it up and, I'm telling you, the love literally flowed out. inside were cards, books, gift cards and an AUTOGRAPHED PEARL JAM BASEBALL from board members around the world!!!!! Oh, my god. I didn't cry but I was choking up pretty good (still am, as a matter of fact). You people are amazing!!!!!!! When I get to the bottom of how this came together, I am going to personally thank every last one of you. It was an incredible act of kindness to show some random guy who you may not know much more about other than he loves Pearl Jam, has a goofy golden retriever and lives and dies with the SF Giants (World Champs, ya know )

I could go on and on. You folks blow me away. Thanks from the bottom of my heart!! With your help, I'll take you up on your directive to "kick cancer's sorry ass!!!" (that made me laugh )

Rob

I see I used "amazing" more than a few times. but that's what this was. amazing. maybe even a-fucking-mazing

Where I'm from we call it, "two piss holes in the snow" when your eyes feel as you described. Get well man! Know there are a ton of folks pulling for you and would love to see you at PJ20 or somewhere in Canada if you can make it. Would love to shake your hand and pat you on the back and buy you a beer. Stay positive!

Peace and positive Chi to you and yours.

iluvcats

You have an amazing outlook, which is so important.

ShimmyMommy

Keep it up, Rob!! YOU ARE THE AMAZING ONE!!

Wobbie

ShimmyMommy wrote:

YOU ARE THE AMAZING ONE!!

not at all. just a guy, playing with the cards he's been dealt.

driving to my little part time job this morning, I started to choke up again...thinking about the care package I received. It was close to full on bawling, but I kept it together.

norm

imalive wrote:

something amazing happened today .....

but, before I get to that, a little update. I'm trying my damndest to stay upbeat and doing a pretty good job, most of the time. unfortunately the COMBO of chemo and radiation is beginning to kick my butt a little. you know how you feel when you've had about two hours of sleep and when you go to work all you can think about is coming home and going back to bed? well, that's about how I feel all the time. and, even with plenty of sun block chapstick, my lips are sore all the time. I'm eating about 4-5 meals a day to "fatten up" but I'm getting a little burnt on that, too. but, all in all, things are going pretty good.

now, for the amazing part.... I came home from my daily radiation today and there was a package waiting. from the return address, I deduced it was from a board member who had asked for my address a while back. I opened it up and, I'm telling you, the love literally flowed out. inside were cards, books, gift cards and an AUTOGRAPHED PEARL JAM BASEBALL from board members around the world!!!!! Oh, my god. I didn't cry but I was choking up pretty good (still am, as a matter of fact). You people are amazing!!!!!!! When I get to the bottom of how this came together, I am going to personally thank every last one of you. It was an incredible act of kindness to show some random guy who you may not know much more about other than he loves Pearl Jam, has a goofy golden retriever and lives and dies with the SF Giants (World Champs, ya know )

I could go on and on. You folks blow me away. Thanks from the bottom of my heart!! With your help, I'll take you up on your directive to "kick cancer's sorry ass!!!" (that made me laugh )

Rob

I see I used "amazing" more than a few times. but that's what this was. amazing. maybe even a-fucking-mazing

that is amazing! wtg everyone

dcfaithful

Got a call last night Rob himself sharing his excitement about the care package. Nice work all! This is what the Pearl Jam Community is about. Loving, big hearted, and amazing people with priceless souls.

Much love and support from us all to you Rob.

ShimmyMommy

imalive wrote:

ShimmyMommy wrote:

YOU ARE THE AMAZING ONE!!

not at all. just a guy, playing with the cards he's been dealt.

driving to my little part time job this morning, I started to choke up again...thinking about the care package I received. It was close to full on bawling, but I kept it together.

Just a little information for you...crying is actually therapeutic. Emotionally, of course, but physically too. When we cry with real emotion (not the way actors do), we actually release toxins in through our tears. Apparently those particular toxins can only be released through tears, and when we feel better after a good cry, it's because we have expunged the toxins. So cry for the joy and the love that you receive, it heals.

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/benefit- ... ash-trauma

StillHere

ShimmyMommy wrote:

imalive wrote:

ShimmyMommy wrote:

YOU ARE THE AMAZING ONE!!

not at all. just a guy, playing with the cards he's been dealt.

driving to my little part time job this morning, I started to choke up again...thinking about the care package I received. It was close to full on bawling, but I kept it together.

Just a little information for you...crying is actually therapeutic. Emotionally, of course, but physically too. When we cry with real emotion (not the way actors do), we actually release toxins in through our tears. Apparently those particular toxins can only be released through tears, and when we feel better after a good cry, it's because we have expunged the toxins. So cry for the joy and the love that you receive, it heals.

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/benefit- ... ash-trauma

Guess that means if I want to be healthier I need to attend more PJ/Ed shows

ShimmyMommy

StillHere wrote:

ShimmyMommy wrote:

imalive wrote:

not at all. just a guy, playing with the cards he's been dealt.

driving to my little part time job this morning, I started to choke up again...thinking about the care package I received. It was close to full on bawling, but I kept it together.

Just a little information for you...crying is actually therapeutic. Emotionally, of course, but physically too. When we cry with real emotion (not the way actors do), we actually release toxins in through our tears. Apparently those particular toxins can only be released through tears, and when we feel better after a good cry, it's because we have expunged the toxins. So cry for the joy and the love that you receive, it heals.

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/benefit- ... ash-trauma

Guess that means if I want to be healthier I need to attend more PJ/Ed shows

DAMN SKIPPY, JO!! That's exactly why PJ and EV are important to Rob's healing!

Leash_In_Hiding

Rob, hang in there buddy we are pulling for ya! Glad to hear you're still staying upbeat and that is awesome news!!! Sendin out good vibes again buddy keep strong!

Dave

StillHere

ShimmyMommy wrote:

StillHere wrote:

ShimmyMommy wrote:

Just a little information for you...crying is actually therapeutic. Emotionally, of course, but physically too. When we cry with real emotion (not the way actors do), we actually release toxins in through our tears. Apparently those particular toxins can only be released through tears, and when we feel better after a good cry, it's because we have expunged the toxins. So cry for the joy and the love that you receive, it heals.

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/benefit- ... ash-trauma

Guess that means if I want to be healthier I need to attend more PJ/Ed shows

DAMN SKIPPY, JO!! That's exactly why PJ and EV are important to Rob's healing!

EXACTLY! "that" was my point exactly

Rob, you're out for a couple shows I hear...the more the better...good for the body, good for the soul.

Wobbie

so...I go in for radiation today. I'm wearing a Pearl Jam shirt. One of the techs says "we can put on some Pearl Jam if you'd like."

next thing you know, I'm laying on the table, the zap noises are happening and Evenflow is coming down from above. Is that service or what?

chadwick

be well Sir