Thanks for the update. I'm so glad everything else looks normal. Chemo sucks, but if that will ensure that she is cancer free, than its worth the suffering IMO. Tell her to hang in there and that we are ALL here for her any time and send our best wishes and prayers.
Thank you, sweetie. Thanks so much.
zstillings pm'd me and gave his regards and i bless him for it. i don't normally bring these sorts of personal things out in the open like this. this was a very tough day and amt was some sort of common denominater for me to express...it was awful, knowing she could hardly breathe, and not knowing how she was doing.... i know this can't hurt.
its a long way away, but even from Scotland I'm sure you'll hear my voice of support...
you'll get through this
oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
i know these sorts of threads usually get deleted, but this isn't a usual thread.
our own hippiemom went in for surgery for ovarian cancer early Thursday morning. i'm having a hell of a day here. she should be home by now, and it doesn't seem like she'll be home soon.
i've been able to talk to her on the phone the last couple of nights, including the day of her surgery, and she sounded good, but yesterday, her lungs started getting congested. it's not good. she hasn't even been able to walk yet. she should be home by now.
i miss her so much.
we can't talk now. so, hopefully, next time we do i can read some of your support words to her. it would mean a lot.
keep us all updated steppenwolf, please. also, if there is anything we can do...don't let hippiemom be too proud to ask...i mean i don't have much, but if her bills or anything start to get to any point where she needs some help maybe we could help her out as a group. i'd be happy to help with what i can. she may very well be ok financially, i don't know, but health should be number one right now, so she shouldn't have to worry about that too. i'm sure there would be plenty of people here who would be willing to help her out if she needs it. hope all is well...hope it's not offside to bring up financial help...just trying to look out for a good person and fellow poster...
Oh, steppenwolf....I have had her in my thoughts every second since Wednesday night!!!
I just can't imagine how she must feel right now. Tell her I hope she starts walking soon...and keeps walking. Its all I know that may help her to get home quicker and feeling better sooner....Oh...and it will get her away from Dr. Bitch faster!!!
And tell her I am so sorry this is going so rough.
She knows my phone number if she wants to talk...or even just bitch. I have free long distance, so I can just call her back, so its not on her hospital charges.
I know she expected to be home in 4 days. I am so sorry that isn't what is happening for her.
Please tell her she will get better. She will regain that strength..it just doesn't feel like it right now.
God, I hate this news!!! Its bittersweet.
sending good vibes and lots of best wishes. that's a terrible situation to be in. I'm fully recovered from Cervical Cancer, totally different from Ovarian Cancer, but still scary. You both should know that you have many good thoughts and lots of love coming your way.
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Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
Best wishes Hippiemom.
"My mother used to ask me what is the most important part of the body. Through the years I would take a guess at what I thought was the correct answer. When I was younger, I thought sound was very important to us as humans, so I said, "My ears, Mommy."
She said, "No. Many people are deaf. But you keep thinking about it and I will ask you again soon."
Several years passed before she asked me again. Since making my first attempt, I had contemplated the correct answer. So this time I told her, "Mommy, sight is very important to everybody, so it must be our eyes."
She looked at me and told me, "You are learning fast, but the answer is not correct because there are many people who are blind."
Stumped again, I continued my quest for knowledge and over the years, Mother asked me a couple more times and always her answer was, "No. But you are getting smarter every year, my child."
Then last year, my grandpa died. Everybody was hurt. Everybody was crying. Even my father cried. I remember that especially because it was only the second time I saw him cry. My Mom looked at me when it was our turn to say our final goodbye to Grandpa. She asked me, "Do you know the most important body part yet, my dear?"
I was shocked when she asked me this now. I always thought this was a game between her and me. She saw the confusion on my face and told me, "This question is very important. It shows that you have really lived in our life. For every body part you gave me in the past, I have told you were wrong and I have given you an example why. But today is the day you need to learn this important lesson."
She looked down at me as only a mother can. I saw her eyes well up with tears. She said, "My dear, the most important body part is your shoulder."
I asked, "Is it because it holds up my head?"
She replied, "No, it is because it can hold the head of a friend or a loved one when they cry. Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on sometime in life, my dear. I only hope that you have enough love and friends that you will always have a shoulder to cry on when you need it."
Then and there I knew the most important body part is not a selfish one . It is sympathetic to the pain of others. People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will NEVER forget how you made them feel."
my mother is an ovarian cancer survivor, had surgery 2 yrs ago this month. we were pretty scared, too. we'd never been touched so closely by cancer in our family before. they caught it pretty early, which was part luck and part instinct on my mother's part, since regular yearly exams & pap tests do not pick up problems with the ovaries. she was in the right place at the right time and got the very best treatment, and has made a complete recovery. i hope hippiemom will be as fortunate. she's important to alot of people, us boarders included!
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awww, you know how i feel hippiemom, and continue to wish you the very BEST...a speedy recovery, good health restored...and lots of love. i do hope they can ease up on the pain factor. :( my thoughts are with you.
steppenwolf, sounds like you are doing an excellent job of being supportive...and i am sure it means the world to her. good for you.
either one of you need anything, a shoulder, an ear...you know where to find me. i await your return hippiemom....."it ain't the same without you here..."
Sending rainbow circles to embrace you with gentle peace and healing love
Our thoughts are with you, this world needs you
Love,
Julie
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We love you so much Laura...you mean a lot to everyone on this board. I wish you a full and quick recovery surrounded by those people closest to you in your life. I will be praying for you and your loved ones. Be strong, and know that you have our full support. Get well...and God Bless.
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Laura, I've known you from the haven and you've always been a strong inspiring woman and I'm sure you'll be able to get through this. Get well soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lots of love and hugs. Dee xxx
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Actually I don't know any of you, but I'm really amazed at how close some of you seem to be, I suppose many of you are friends outside AMT, which I find very neat. I seldomly post, but I read this board on a daily basis and I love hippiemom posts. I just want to wish her my best and hope she fully recovers and soon is back home with her loved ones!!!
Best wishes Hippiemom.
"My mother used to ask me what is the most important part of the body. Through the years I would take a guess at what I thought was the correct answer. When I was younger, I thought sound was very important to us as humans, so I said, "My ears, Mommy."
She said, "No. Many people are deaf. But you keep thinking about it and I will ask you again soon."
Several years passed before she asked me again. Since making my first attempt, I had contemplated the correct answer. So this time I told her, "Mommy, sight is very important to everybody, so it must be our eyes."
She looked at me and told me, "You are learning fast, but the answer is not correct because there are many people who are blind."
Stumped again, I continued my quest for knowledge and over the years, Mother asked me a couple more times and always her answer was, "No. But you are getting smarter every year, my child."
Then last year, my grandpa died. Everybody was hurt. Everybody was crying. Even my father cried. I remember that especially because it was only the second time I saw him cry. My Mom looked at me when it was our turn to say our final goodbye to Grandpa. She asked me, "Do you know the most important body part yet, my dear?"
I was shocked when she asked me this now. I always thought this was a game between her and me. She saw the confusion on my face and told me, "This question is very important. It shows that you have really lived in our life. For every body part you gave me in the past, I have told you were wrong and I have given you an example why. But today is the day you need to learn this important lesson."
She looked down at me as only a mother can. I saw her eyes well up with tears. She said, "My dear, the most important body part is your shoulder."
I asked, "Is it because it holds up my head?"
She replied, "No, it is because it can hold the head of a friend or a loved one when they cry. Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on sometime in life, my dear. I only hope that you have enough love and friends that you will always have a shoulder to cry on when you need it."
Then and there I knew the most important body part is not a selfish one . It is sympathetic to the pain of others. People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will NEVER forget how you made them feel."
The MT is your shoulder Hippiemom, lean on us.
Most beautiful post EVER!!! I totally agree!! Lean on us Laura!!! Your mom is a VERY smart woman! You are very lucky! If I ever have kids I'm gonna piss this lesson on.
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Hippiemom, you're in my thoughts and prayers. Best of luck with everything and I wish you a speedy recovery. We're all missing you right now and we're all looking forward to seeing your posts on here soon. Take care.
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Most beautiful post EVER!!! I totally agree!! Lean on us Laura!!! Your mom is a VERY smart woman! You are very lucky! If I ever have kids I'm gonna piss this lesson on.
Not for nothing, but just so I dont take or give credit for something not mine, this isnt a "true to my life thing", just a story I remember hearing over time and found touching. Be well hippiemom. Its time to shake the cancer off.
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Thank you, sweetie. Thanks so much.
zstillings pm'd me and gave his regards and i bless him for it. i don't normally bring these sorts of personal things out in the open like this. this was a very tough day and amt was some sort of common denominater for me to express...it was awful, knowing she could hardly breathe, and not knowing how she was doing.... i know this can't hurt.
thanks all, and keep it up. the worst isn't over.
~~peace~~
you'll get through this
keep us all updated steppenwolf, please. also, if there is anything we can do...don't let hippiemom be too proud to ask...i mean i don't have much, but if her bills or anything start to get to any point where she needs some help maybe we could help her out as a group. i'd be happy to help with what i can. she may very well be ok financially, i don't know, but health should be number one right now, so she shouldn't have to worry about that too. i'm sure there would be plenty of people here who would be willing to help her out if she needs it. hope all is well...hope it's not offside to bring up financial help...just trying to look out for a good person and fellow poster...
Keep a positive attitude.
We need you here, so get well soon.
Hang in there, steppenwolf. We're with you, too.
still praying... I don't know how much clout I have with God.. but I'm negotiating.
keep us posted
I just can't imagine how she must feel right now. Tell her I hope she starts walking soon...and keeps walking. Its all I know that may help her to get home quicker and feeling better sooner....Oh...and it will get her away from Dr. Bitch faster!!!
And tell her I am so sorry this is going so rough.
She knows my phone number if she wants to talk...or even just bitch. I have free long distance, so I can just call her back, so its not on her hospital charges.
I know she expected to be home in 4 days. I am so sorry that isn't what is happening for her.
Please tell her she will get better. She will regain that strength..it just doesn't feel like it right now.
God, I hate this news!!! Its bittersweet.
Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
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"My mother used to ask me what is the most important part of the body. Through the years I would take a guess at what I thought was the correct answer. When I was younger, I thought sound was very important to us as humans, so I said, "My ears, Mommy."
She said, "No. Many people are deaf. But you keep thinking about it and I will ask you again soon."
Several years passed before she asked me again. Since making my first attempt, I had contemplated the correct answer. So this time I told her, "Mommy, sight is very important to everybody, so it must be our eyes."
She looked at me and told me, "You are learning fast, but the answer is not correct because there are many people who are blind."
Stumped again, I continued my quest for knowledge and over the years, Mother asked me a couple more times and always her answer was, "No. But you are getting smarter every year, my child."
Then last year, my grandpa died. Everybody was hurt. Everybody was crying. Even my father cried. I remember that especially because it was only the second time I saw him cry. My Mom looked at me when it was our turn to say our final goodbye to Grandpa. She asked me, "Do you know the most important body part yet, my dear?"
I was shocked when she asked me this now. I always thought this was a game between her and me. She saw the confusion on my face and told me, "This question is very important. It shows that you have really lived in our life. For every body part you gave me in the past, I have told you were wrong and I have given you an example why. But today is the day you need to learn this important lesson."
She looked down at me as only a mother can. I saw her eyes well up with tears. She said, "My dear, the most important body part is your shoulder."
I asked, "Is it because it holds up my head?"
She replied, "No, it is because it can hold the head of a friend or a loved one when they cry. Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on sometime in life, my dear. I only hope that you have enough love and friends that you will always have a shoulder to cry on when you need it."
Then and there I knew the most important body part is not a selfish one . It is sympathetic to the pain of others. People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will NEVER forget how you made them feel."
The MT is your shoulder Hippiemom, lean on us.
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much love.
lorraine
Of which we're caught in the middle.
A couple of lucky ones
Tangled up in too much love
~cowboy junkies
Of which we're caught in the middle.
A couple of lucky ones
Tangled up in too much love
~cowboy junkies
the anxiety is high when you're waiting, i know. please let us know if there's anything we can do for YOU, too.
Of which we're caught in the middle.
A couple of lucky ones
Tangled up in too much love
~cowboy junkies
Hippiemom get well soon!
Sending positive vibes across the globe
Love
Petra
steppenwolf, sounds like you are doing an excellent job of being supportive...and i am sure it means the world to her. good for you.
either one of you need anything, a shoulder, an ear...you know where to find me. i await your return hippiemom....."it ain't the same without you here..."
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
Sending rainbow circles to embrace you with gentle peace and healing love
Our thoughts are with you, this world needs you
Love,
Julie
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Laura, I've known you from the haven and you've always been a strong inspiring woman and I'm sure you'll be able to get through this. Get well soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lots of love and hugs. Dee xxx
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Most beautiful post EVER!!! I totally agree!! Lean on us Laura!!! Your mom is a VERY smart woman! You are very lucky! If I ever have kids I'm gonna piss this lesson on.