John Schmidt
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« on: December 24, 2009, 10:34:36 AM » |
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This is my eldest, age 51, she had a double mastectomy at age 40 due to breast cancer. A little over a year ago it came back in her bones, among other places. Her dr. put her on chemo and radiation therapy, the result was that last year at this time she was so run down and weak she couldn't continue teaching. She applied for, and received, permission to take a Sabbatical leave during this past Spring semester. Her hopes were to be able to regain her health and strength enough to enable her to return to the classroom this fall. It wasn't to be, and she and her dr. realized that early this past summer, so she applied for early retirement(only about 2 1/2 yrs. early) with disability and it was granted. During the summer she had a PET scan and it showed no activity so the dr. took her off chemo. With that move, her strength returned in quick order. Probably not having the stress of the classroom helped as well. This past Monday she had another PET scan, she notified me last evening it also came out great....no activity whatsoever. The lines between Florida and Louisiana were a bit damp for a while last night. Having lost daughter #3 to cancer about 2 1/2 yrs. ago, I was sick with the thought I might lose another. It was a Christmast present I had been praying for.
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bigdog99
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« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2009, 10:40:03 AM » |
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GREAT ANSWER TO PRAYER. There truly is a God.
Merry CHRISTmas.
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« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2009, 10:55:32 AM » |
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John,
While reading your post, my heart sank in sorrow.
My father died two weeks, four days ago from lung cancer. My mother now sits in a quite, house 2000 miles from us. My brother that lives 7 miles away does what ever he can to comfort her, but he is only one person, and you can not ask any other to fill in for my deceased father.
The worst thing about cancer is you never know when death will come. You never know what will happen next.
I am happy for your daughter. I am happy for you. Enjoy her this Christmas. I’ll be thinking of you.
Al.
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« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2009, 11:45:40 AM » |
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That is Great News John! |
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« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2009, 01:05:41 PM » |
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That is great news to hear John.
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« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2009, 02:39:59 PM » |
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What great news and a great Christmas present for you and her.
Every so often, things go right.
Have a joyous and blessed holiday!
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« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2009, 05:34:14 PM » |
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That's a wonderful Christmas present, thanks for sharing and reminding me how blessed we all are. Enjoy your time together, Merry Christmas.
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« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2009, 06:06:47 PM » |
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Wonderful gift - - Merry Christmas!
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« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2009, 06:14:47 PM » |
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Thinkin about you buddy. |
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« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2009, 06:39:58 PM » |
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Good news..............................
DW
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« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2009, 08:17:50 PM » |
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. . . .....oh man John.....that truly rocks !
....Faith and I will raise a toast tomorrow night at Christmas Dinner...to your daughter,s conquering ....and kicking that cancers ass !! ......a great Christmas gift to be sure....
......Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you....your daughter....and your entire family my friend...
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« Reply #11 on: December 24, 2009, 08:26:16 PM » |
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Greatest gift of all  Merry Christmas |
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« Reply #12 on: December 24, 2009, 08:41:17 PM » |
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That is Great news, could not ask for a better Christmas present.
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« Reply #13 on: December 24, 2009, 08:44:09 PM » |
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It sounds like the BEST present your Family could get!!...Merry Christmas!
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« Reply #14 on: December 24, 2009, 08:56:13 PM » |
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that is one gift I know won't be returned. Thanks be to GOD.  Merry Christmas to you and yours from Buffalo, NY. buffalobill |
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« Reply #15 on: December 25, 2009, 04:24:37 AM » |
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That's great news John Wish you the best, Merry Christmas. |
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« Reply #16 on: December 25, 2009, 05:50:38 AM » |
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Great strides have been made against cancer in the last few years. I am looking forward to the day that it can be eradicated as was polio and malaria. John, I am so happy for you, my friend. May you have a Merry Christmas and may 2010 smile upon you and yours...Jim |
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« Reply #17 on: December 25, 2009, 06:59:44 AM » |
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Merry Christmas, John. Congratulations on the gift, and may the new year bring you many more fine presents.
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« Reply #18 on: December 25, 2009, 07:29:27 AM » |
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Most excellent! Praying for continued great reports! Merry Christmas to all.
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