I beat Cancer ... I hope :)

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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,288
    GivenToLukinKP wrote:
    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...
    when all this crap started (May :shock: ), I did start a journal and kept it up for about a month....and then I stopped. I'm not sure why. Maybe because it was less than a compelling read. radiation, radiation, radiation, radiation and chemo refill, radiation, weekend, repeat :lol: . I have given it some thought as to starting up again.

    I remember, early on, 81 said "what a shitty way to spend the summer." the guy's got a way with words....and he was right. definitely a summer to forget. but I WILL come out on the other side :mrgreen:

    right now, things are not all bad....except for my butt. I can't even describe how sore it is....and today the doc called to say he didn't want me driving to my appt. a week from today. a month in, and I still can't drive? :wtf: sheesh!

    but I've got you guys, I've got codie and friends and my sweet dog.....and I've got mother fucking Pearl Jam in four days! :mrgreen:
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • ShimmyMommy
    ShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    :clap::clap::clap: Whoprincess, Dottles, GiventoLukinKP and especially Rob.

    Rob, Whoprincess is right. Thank you for your honesty. It's what makes us connect to you in a real way. I think about you all the time and how you are doing. Much respect to you and your family too. You are one strong man.

    Love, light and hugs. :mrgreen:
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    Rob, thank you so much for your bravery and for sharing your fight with us here. Your courage is very encouraging to me today as one of my oldest, closest friends just told me she has cancer. I've learned that a wide a wide band of support goes a long way as well as how important it is to keep up hope. The strength you've shown goes further than you might imagine. Thanks, man.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Claireack
    Claireack Posts: 13,561
    Haven't been on the forum for a few days, so nipped in to check how things are going.

    :)
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  • Given to...
    Given to... Wyoming Posts: 5,007
    Hey Rob!

    Its almost time to pull out the ID and have a full body scan compliments of the nice people at the airport!!

    I wish I could go, I really do. Have a great time!


    We will see you soon.
    "...would you like some forks?" EV 12-02-06
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,288
    WOW! it's been a good day...first I drove up past park city with my brother-in-law. we were taking his kids to a sleepover at grandma's. the leaves are changing and it's gorgeous up there. in a minute, I'm going out for some lunch and beer at a place where they have comfy couches. in between those to things, the fed ex man came...

    ARE YOU KIDDING ME????? this is probably the coolest gift I have gotten in my entire life!! whoever came up with the idea is a genius...so freaking cool, but something I never would have thought of. two of my loves, in one. thank you SO MUCH to halifax2themax, dottles, pj_rocks, paulina87, claireack, brianlux, whoprincess and giventolukinKP. I could sit here and type all afternoon and never be able to convey my gratitude.

    EVERYONE who has ever sent me encouragement has helped me get thru this summer from hell. along with the hell, there have been some really special moments....this being at the top of this list. you don't need to wonder what I'll be wearing in vancouver on sunday night :mrgreen:

    I wouldn't recommend getting rectal cancer, going thru 3 months of chemo and radiation (with more to come), having your rectum removed :shock: , getting "the bag", etc, etc.....but you can score some pretty awesome swag when amazing people in the message pit make you their "summer project" :lol:

    I will never, ever forget how you ALL have helped me through this!

    Your buddy,
    Rob

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    p.s. yeah, that's my "giants room." I'm a fairly big fan ;)
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    that is one shirt and message. nice giants room. get well even better than well.
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    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • vanisle09
    vanisle09 Posts: 33
    Wow, I am touched. I hope you get well and I am sure the jersey will help you feel better.
  • ShimmyMommy
    ShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    WOW! That is sooo awesome of them! :mrgreen: And yes, you have an amazing Giants room! :mrgreen:

    I am happy you are happy today, Rob. :mrgreen:
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • dottles
    dottles Posts: 9,206
    Rob, Enjoy Vancouver :D
    2009 - Manchester. 2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London, Berlin, Arras, Werchter. 2011 - PJ20 i & ii, Montreal, Toronto i & ii, Ottawa, Hamilton. 
    2012 - Manchester i & ii, Berlin i & ii, Stockholm. 2014 - Amsterdam i & ii, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Leeds, Milton Keynes.
    2016 - Boston Fenway i & ii, 2018 - Amsterdam i & ii, Pinkpop, London i & ii, Padova, Krakow, Barcelona, Seattle i & ii. 
  • he.who.forgets
    he.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    AWESOME!!!
    We were but stones your light made us stars
  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    I wasn't sure if you'd like it. :P
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • Halifax2TheMax
    Halifax2TheMax Posts: 42,255
    Glad the package arrived prior to your Vancouver show! Had thoughts of your dog doing some chewing after the FedEx guy bailed but I guess she didn't get to the shirt? I'm so happy that you like it and will be able to wear it to the show!

    When the lights go down, the hair stands up on your neck, the goosebumps tingle and the boys take the stage, let everything go and be and stay in the moment. Best tonic ever!!

    Safe travels and enjoy the show!

    Peace.

    PS: The PJ20 patch will be in the mail tomorrow if you want to have it sewn on the sleeve opposite the World Series patch.
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  • Given to...
    Given to... Wyoming Posts: 5,007
    Best dressed in the house!
    "...would you like some forks?" EV 12-02-06
  • dcfaithful
    dcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    The perfect addition to your Giants room!

    Which, by the way, I'll just say it again... I'm not a baseball fanatic (I do enjoy it though) but I fucking love stepping foot in that room every single time. It feels like a mecca for anyone who appreciates sports, and collectables.

    Have a safe, and very fun trip Rob! :thumbup:
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  • Lizard
    Lizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    That room is sick.








    I mean really sick. :sick::sick:




    :D


    glad you day was made!! have a terrific time in Vancouver!!!!!!!!!!!!
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • GivenToLukinKP
    GivenToLukinKP Chicago Posts: 3,076
    imalive wrote:

    I wouldn't recommend getting rectal cancer, going thru 3 months of chemo and radiation (with more to come), having your rectum removed :shock: , getting "the bag", etc, etc.....but you can score some pretty awesome swag when amazing people in the message pit make you their "summer project" :lol:

    :lol:

    So glad it arrived safe and in time for Vancouver!!!!

    you should know- this one is all Halifax :) his idea--and his execution. He was so excited about it!! It's gorgeous and I'm so happy it's made your day brighter!

    I know you keep saying how grateful you are and how much all the love and junk out of this place has helped you through this, but if you only knew what all of the "elves" have gained through you and your strength, humor and honestly about your experience, you'd know you've given many of us much, much more than you've
    ever gotten back. I, for one, have had many people in my life who have fought cancer (both winning and losing. I admit to being uneasy and uncomfortable while witnessing those battles--but you have really been inspiring to me and you have (though this may not be the right word) humanized it on a level that I can somehow relate to more comfortably and differently now.

    I hope that makes sense. I'm fucked up on codeine laced cough syrup and happy for the first time in several days just from reading your message :)

    Enjoy the FUCK outta PJ!!! You deserve it buddy!!! :D
    Makes much more sense...

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  • Claireack
    Claireack Posts: 13,561
    :D
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  • Halifax2TheMax
    Halifax2TheMax Posts: 42,255
    GivenToLukinKP wrote:
    imalive wrote:

    I wouldn't recommend getting rectal cancer, going thru 3 months of chemo and radiation (with more to come), having your rectum removed :shock: , getting "the bag", etc, etc.....but you can score some pretty awesome swag when amazing people in the message pit make you their "summer project" :lol:

    :lol:

    So glad it arrived safe and in time for Vancouver!!!!

    you should know- this one is all Halifax :) his idea--and his execution. He was so excited about it!! It's gorgeous and I'm so happy it's made your day brighter!

    I know you keep saying how grateful you are and how much all the love and junk out of this place has helped you through this, but if you only knew what all of the "elves" have gained through you and your strength, humor and honestly about your experience, you'd know you've given many of us much, much more than you've
    ever gotten back. I, for one, have had many people in my life who have fought cancer (both winning and losing. I admit to being uneasy and uncomfortable while witnessing those battles--but you have really been inspiring to me and you have (though this may not be the right word) humanized it on a level that I can somehow relate to more comfortably and differently now.

    I hope that makes sense. I'm fucked up on codeine laced cough syrup and happy for the first time in several days just from reading your message :)

    Enjoy the FUCK outta PJ!!! You deserve it buddy!!! :D

    Couldn't have said it better myself. And who you calling "summer project?" Hows about "lifetime achievement" or "lifetime project?"

    And Rob, Rock Your ASS Off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • loveontwolegs
    loveontwolegs Posts: 501
    Rob hope you post some pics up of you in the jersey! Awesome.

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