Please Lift Us Up

InLove · 01-29-2006, 11:09 AM

Hello, My Friends--Peace To All Here

I have to make this post fairly brief, for reasons that will become clear as I write. There is a big reason that I have not been posting or reading as much as usual in the past few weeks. I have been debating with myself since before Christmas whether to say anything at all, and I finally decided that there were more pros than cons in the telling, so here I am. (And thanks to that one person besides J.H. who knew any details at all and lifted my spirits--you know who you are, dear one!).

In December, I was diagnosed with a fairly rare form of cancer, and I am about halfway through the first cycles (hopefully the last) of treatment. I have a few more weeks to go before we can tell how successful these treatments (both traditional and brand-new technology, combined with homeo-and naturopathic approaches). I don't desire to go into details--couldn't if I wanted to because the medications and perhaps the disease itself has made it very difficult for me to read and write for very long at a time (big disappointment to me, by the way--thought this might be a chance to catch up on some of that!

Oh well--we will just need to compensate by "thinking" more, huh?

.)

Anyway, I stopped by here to say this so that in case I have overlooked posting any important responses on other threads, my buds here in CR will hopefully understand why. I hate to leave good questions and issues unanswered, and I really try hard not to be rude--haha--although I often suspect that I have a rather strange sense of humor, and so sometimes I appear that way! Sorry--forgive me?

I also stopped by to ask my CR friends to lift J. H. and me up during this time. If things continue as they are, I will be here less and less during the coming weeks. And I will be missing it. Hopefully, I will be able to post a word or two every now and then, but as some of you know, I have promised to attempt to address some pretty important issues down the line--those plans have just been interrupted for a while.

I just wanted you to know that I have not lost interest nor forgotten this place. And I am confident in a complete healing.

Love You All,
InPeace,
InLove

I, Brian · 01-29-2006, 05:03 PM

Hey best of luck, InLove - and keep smiling.

lunamoth · 01-29-2006, 08:24 PM

You and your family are in my prayers. Please keep us posted as you feel comfortable doing. Doubly hard that you find it most difficult to do the things you find most comforting and inspiring as you go through the treatments and recovery.

peace,
Laurie

PS--You should not worry about those 'obligations' you feel to respond to heavy threads. Please don't let it keep you away. Pop in and just say hi and discuss light things (like cookies!) with no guilt, even should you never wish to return to those more challenging threads.

Thomas · 01-29-2006, 08:44 PM

You are in our thoughts and prayers

Thomas

Scarlet Pimpernel · 01-29-2006, 10:15 PM

Hello, InLove, you are in my prayers.

juantoo3 · 01-30-2006, 12:40 AM

Kindest Regards, InLove!

Get well soon, you will be missed while away. You and yours are in my prayers. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hope to see you soon.

Pathless · 01-30-2006, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InLove

In December, I was diagnosed with a fairly rare form of cancer, and I am about halfway through the first cycles (hopefully the last) of treatment. I have a few more weeks to go before we can tell how successful these treatments (both traditional and brand-new technology, combined with homeo-and naturopathic approaches).

.......

I am confident in a complete healing.

Love You All,
InPeace,
InLove

InLove, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers--lifting you up for a speedy recovery. May your confidence carry you through to healthier days very soon!

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine · 01-31-2006, 05:26 AM

*a sleek black beauty [aka :kitty:] enters InLove's room, a photo ID attached to his collar. InLove takes a look at it, then

at the words she reads: Shadow Nightstalker, Therapy Cat. The :kitty: "pulls out" his credentials, including his licensing as a therapy :kitty: from seven states, including Texas.

*Shadow Nightstalker goes to work on InLove and Jack Halyard, using everything he learned in Therapy Animal training to take their minds off of everything InLove's going through. The :kitty: stays, pretty much moving into his new territory/assignment, only leaving to be discreet with the one thing he won't share with his assignments*

InLove, there're so many things, both :kitty: and cooking, that we "need" to keep chatting about (besides, I was one of the people who helped my mother through much of both of her cancer treatments, including initial diagnoses.) You might also want to read some of the writings by Erma Bombeck, a cancer survivor herself.

Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine

pohaikawahine · 01-31-2006, 05:30 AM

inlove - you are in my heart and in my prayers .... aloha nui, pohaikawahine

Bandit · 01-31-2006, 04:34 PM

you are brave InLove. sending peace & my prayers for you & yours.

path_of_one · 02-03-2006, 06:37 AM

I just had a moment, InLove, and glad I caught this. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. May God give you His comfort.

InLove · 02-04-2006, 03:07 PM

Thank you all so very much for your thoughts and prayers. They mean a great deal to me, and I believe in the power that flows from them.

I'll stop by again as soon as I can.

InPeace,
InLove

Dondi · 02-06-2006, 08:31 PM

InLove,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God grant you strength and encouragement during this difficult time. May He heal you body and soul, but more importantly may He glorify Himself through your life and your testamony.

Dondi

Faithfulservant · 02-13-2006, 02:16 AM

Isaiah 53:5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.
Believe it and own it dear sister.

Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'

This one has helped me a lot with tragedy.. I hope you can find comfort in it as well..

Lifting you up in prayer.

FS

truthseeker · 03-10-2006, 01:14 AM

Hey InLove,

You oughta be coming back soon, refreshed and uplifted as so many of us has come together in the power of Love in prayer. God lives profoundly in you - certainly His Will be done. Bask in love, InLove.