I beat Cancer ... I hope :)

PJ_ROCKS

imalive wrote:

PJ_ROCKS wrote:

Hi Rob...

Good to hear things are going better.

I have some Montana beer with your name on it the next time i see you.

they make beer in montana??? :shock:

Indeed they do make beer in Montana, Missoula is just one of the cities where they have a brewing co.
Moose Drool
Scape Goat
Trout Slayer
Big Sky I.P.A
Summer Honey
these are just the beers in Missoula.

PJ_ROCKS

dcfaithful wrote:

imalive wrote:

PJ_ROCKS wrote:

Hi Rob...

Good to hear things are going better.

I have some Montana beer with your name on it the next time i see you.

they make beer in montana??? :shock:

It's probably the only tihng that happens in Montana.

Just kidding, I love Montana... such an awesome/beautiful state.

Well hopefully you come when the guys play in Missoula next year, and bring Rob with ya!!!

Given to...

Dont forget me!

Lizard

Great News Rob!!!

I have some bathtub gin waiting for you.

PJ_ROCKS

Given to... wrote:

Dont forget me!

How could i ever forget !!!

Wobbie

still wrapping my head around my new reality...

happy to have a friend in town and to be able to watch some football and drink beer with friends

still not happy that I can't sit down, I have a bulge under my shirt and my sleeping positions have been drastically reduced :x

Halifax2TheMax

Hey Rob!

A few of us have put together a little surprise for you in honor of your attending the Vancouver show but it is definitely Pearl Jam in Vancouver related. We had hoped to get it to you prior to your going to Vancouver but it looks like we'll be cutting it close (When do you leave for Vancouver?). Would you mind PMing me the name and address of the hotel you're staying in just in case I need to send it there? Seriously, it would be very helpful.

Don't worry, the package won't be wrapped like the last one I sent you nor will it explode as the Unibomber I am not! You'll just have to trust us on this but I guarantee you'll love it!

Stay well, safe travels to Vancouver and know I'll be thinking of you around 8:30-8:45 local time when the intro music comes on, the lights go down and the back of your neck tingles as PJ takes the stage!

Peace!

Halifax2TheMax

imalive wrote:

still wrapping my head around my new reality...

happy to have a friend in town and to be able to watch some football and drink beer with friends

still not happy that I can't sit down, I have a bulge under my shirt and my sleeping positions have been drastically reduced :x

Give it time, give it time. Frustrating for sure but try to remain focused on what you have accomplished thus far in dealing and coping. Easier said than done I know but man, Rob, give yourself some credit. You're kicking ass and will continue to kick ass. Right on through Vancouver and beyond. You'll still have your moments but don't we all anyway?

Enjoy the football with your friend, have a few beers and don't worry about the sleep. Its overrated and it'll come to you. Just not during Pearl Jam in Vancouver!

Peace!

Wobbie

thanks! ^^^^^

just read this in my quest for coping:

This surgery has given millions another shot at a better life than what was felt and experienced during their illness. It has given us the opportunity to return to society and become productive, loving and active members. Ostomy surgery has answered the prayers of so many. Again, where is there any stigma, shame, disgrace, negativity or embarrassment in that? And just why should anyone whose life has been rescued or “saved” by ostomy surgery feel anything but euphoria and offer thanks and relief and appreciation to the medical profession for their skills in resurrecting our existence so that we might freely continue on, unhampered by the dreadful, outrageous illness that took so much away from us, but that ostomy surgery has thankfully given us back!

need to keep it in mind

Loulou

imalive wrote:

thanks! ^^^^^

just read this in my quest for coping:

This surgery has given millions another shot at a better life than what was felt and experienced during their illness. It has given us the opportunity to return to society and become productive, loving and active members. Ostomy surgery has answered the prayers of so many. Again, where is there any stigma, shame, disgrace, negativity or embarrassment in that? And just why should anyone whose life has been rescued or “saved” by ostomy surgery feel anything but euphoria and offer thanks and relief and appreciation to the medical profession for their skills in resurrecting our existence so that we might freely continue on, unhampered by the dreadful, outrageous illness that took so much away from us, but that ostomy surgery has thankfully given us back!

need to keep it in mind

Good for you Rob, your positivity blows my mind. Your one really brave guy mate.

Wobbie

Loulou wrote:

imalive wrote:

thanks! ^^^^^

just read this in my quest for coping:

This surgery has given millions another shot at a better life than what was felt and experienced during their illness. It has given us the opportunity to return to society and become productive, loving and active members. Ostomy surgery has answered the prayers of so many. Again, where is there any stigma, shame, disgrace, negativity or embarrassment in that? And just why should anyone whose life has been rescued or “saved” by ostomy surgery feel anything but euphoria and offer thanks and relief and appreciation to the medical profession for their skills in resurrecting our existence so that we might freely continue on, unhampered by the dreadful, outrageous illness that took so much away from us, but that ostomy surgery has thankfully given us back!

need to keep it in mind

Good for you Rob, your positivity blows my mind. Your one really brave guy mate.

I'm trying. It's not always easy.

Loulou

I bet it's not mate but your doing a BLOODY good job of it.

ShimmyMommy

Rob, you are amazing. Thank you for being you.

PJ_ROCKS

Morning Rob.

Who Princess

imalive wrote:

Loulou wrote:

Good for you Rob, your positivity blows my mind. Your one really brave guy mate.

I'm trying. It's not always easy.

Rob,
As I follow this thread and your ongoing treatment and recovery, I see you trying to deal with a mixed up mess of things. I have absolutely no idea how I'd handle the situation if it were me. But you just impress me more and more as you go through this. Your positive outlook and sense of humor give me a lot of hope and confirm all the impressions I've had of you since I joined this board.

But what really, really blows me away is your honesty. You talk about your difficulties and frustrations just as openly as you make jokes about the situation. It must be hard enough to come here and talk about having cancer, even though you often make us laugh about it. But your willingness to share how bad it makes you feel some of the time makes me feel even more optimistic for you. It takes some courage to admit that this is hard for you, that sometimes you're unsure, that you flat out don't like what's going on. Because you're willing to open yourself up, you inspire me and other people. You're willing to ask other people for help, which is something most of us don't like to do. All the things you express here, good or bad, tell me that you've got what it takes to get through this.

You have my admiration, my friend.

Halifax2TheMax

Who Princess wrote:

imalive wrote:

Loulou wrote:

Good for you Rob, your positivity blows my mind. Your one really brave guy mate.

I'm trying. It's not always easy.

Rob,
As I follow this thread and your ongoing treatment and recovery, I see you trying to deal with a mixed up mess of things. I have absolutely no idea how I'd handle the situation if it were me. But you just impress me more and more as you go through this. Your positive outlook and sense of humor give me a lot of hope and confirm all the impressions I've had of you since I joined this board.

But what really, really blows me away is your honesty. You talk about your difficulties and frustrations just as openly as you make jokes about the situation. It must be hard enough to come here and talk about having cancer, even though you often make us laugh about it. But your willingness to share how bad it makes you feel some of the time makes me feel even more optimistic for you. It takes some courage to admit that this is hard for you, that sometimes you're unsure, that you flat out don't like what's going on. Because you're willing to open yourself up, you inspire me and other people. You're willing to ask other people for help, which is something most of us don't like to do. All the things you express here, good or bad, tell me that you've got what it takes to get through this.

You have my admiration, my friend.

Very well said and that makes at least two of us!

Keep your eye out for the FedEx guy or gal on Friday between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. A little sumptin to send you off to Vancouver with. Keep the inspiration and its okay to have your down moments. Be well and know there are a ton of us rooting for you.

Positive Chi coming your way!

Peace.

Wobbie

Who Princess wrote:

But what really, really blows me away is your honesty. You talk about your difficulties and frustrations just as openly as you make jokes about the situation. It must be hard enough to come here and talk about having cancer, even though you often make us laugh about it. But your willingness to share how bad it makes you feel some of the time makes me feel even more optimistic for you. It takes some courage to admit that this is hard for you, that sometimes you're unsure, that you flat out don't like what's going on. Because you're willing to open yourself up, you inspire me and other people. You're willing to ask other people for help, which is something most of us don't like to do.

^^^^ I really appreciate that

but it is easy to come here...it's one of the few easy things, these days. you guys help me A LOT!!!

Wobbie

Halifax2TheMax wrote:

Keep your eye out for the FedEx guy or gal on Friday between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. A little sumptin to send you off to Vancouver with.

I can't wait!

gracie will be on the porch...sleeping, but ready for FedEx

dottles

Rob,
Just checking in on you my friend, I can't imagine what you and your family are having to work through and adjust to. I find you all inspirational and truely hope that any positivity that can be gleamed from this thread and your friends on here is really cool.
When you want a UK music mag update, just shout! It's not much but it is something I can do to help put a bit of a smile on your face/occupy your mind for five minutes.
Stay strong matey!

GivenToLukinKP

Whoprincess--- very well said!!!

Rob- hugs always. This is surely a adjustment period, and it WILL get easier. Glad you're doing some reading and finding others who have walked your path. Out of curiosity as to how it works logistically, I did some google research and found a few sites of others dealing with it as well. I don't know how you feel about this, but I know writing as always been very soothing to my soul. If you aren't already doing doing some kind of journal, may I suggest you try that out? You may find it helpful...

xoxo... I can't wait for the FedEx man to arrive for you