Please everyone --- not another word!

Andi,

Obviously this has had a major impact on you. I am very sorry for your being hurt and feeling vanquished.

I know you realize that those who say ' *I don't care* or *I am glad I missed it*! ' are referring to missing any inappropriateness that was posted. I missed all of it, but now it is time to put the whole thing to rest. Although the posts were removed from this site, we all need to accept the fact that none of us can change or erase what occurred. Think of it as merely politely vanished for the benefit of many, and not vanquished. I'm absolutely sure your beliefs expressed on this site have not gone astray. It is time to move on.

God grant me the
Serenity to Accept the things I cannot change ; the

Courage to Change the things I can; and the

Wisdom to Know the difference.

Where is the world is Chinese Hamster Tip-Her2? I wonder where she went for her2rkey on Thanksgiving?
Joanne S

Sorry. I think I missed most of this. I have been trying to piece together. I wouldn't mind leaving many of these posts up to further discuss. So without seeing it I can't comment. BB

TipToe's schedule is posted under the 'Keeping your mind off of B/C" Forum...

Dear Joe & Christine ~ thank you for everything you do!
I am so very new to this site and really have no idea what everyone is talking about... it's just that having recently gone from Stage 2 to Stage 4 Her2+++ BC - with bone mets.... I realise with my reading here HOW much I am going to need this site!
I have searched the net and there seems to be so much thought, compassion and hope here I really do hope you folks stick around and keep on keeping on! THANK YOU!
Blessings all
Hermiracles

Andi,

What I meant was I do not care to read negativity it does not mean burying my head in the sand. And I believe others that said they "were glad they missed it" meant just that.

Ditto Mary!

Hello Christine and Joe,
I am just beginning to get an understanding as to how it is through the efforts of the both of you that we have this supportive site to go to. It has truely been invaluable to me to have this source to go to. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the work you have done to make this all possible for me and others like me. I never realized the extent of your efforts until I read this thread. I would like to make a donation to help you with your work.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Maryanne

Dear Joe and Christine,
I am in shock reading your post. I have happily only read supportive and informative posts. If anyone dared to say something ill of the site or you, I would be very angry.
Not having read these posts, I can only suggest that cancer can make you very moody and with depression you can enter a sort of "menopause craziness."
We all need you and this site so much. You are my best support group and the information I have learnt has not only helped me but my other friends off-line with HER2 and inflammatory bc.
I really don't think I would be alive today or feeling so good without you and this site.
The thought of death is sometimes overwhelming and people react differently. Some people believe in God, some don't or have given up hope, some believe in positive thoughts, some just want the scientific facts, some need to vent about their personal problems and family, some hate that.
What we all should remember is what our parents taught us: "If you can't say something nice (or helpful), don't say anything at all."
Even surrounded by good friends and family, there are times we feel alone and our feelings are complicated.
I know I appreciate this site particularly because I can talk to "friends" who have or are going through what I am and that is an invaluable help. I live in France and yet I feel so close to all of you. I hope sometime I will meet you face to face.
I love you all and hope for your recovery and that you never suffer pain.
love and hugs
sarah

It Really Does Take A Village!
 

I have noted since early childhood that GOOD THINGS ALWAYS COME OUT OF BAD. I try to remember to remind myself of this when horrid inexplicable things occur. Once again, out of something disheartening and painful have come beautiful realizations, deepened appreciation and important awakenings -- to bless us all. The more painful the Lesson, the greater the reward. I hate that reality, but it gives me something to hold to when I feel adrift. Today, I feel renewed joy in my heart for us all! Together, we can weather any storm. Survival is a group effort. Surely, doing so and thriving depends upon that.

With much loving energy to Joe, our Christine and all my Sisters and Brothers...
Andi http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/smi/0201e05fca/06







Andi

Joe and Christine, I have been a bit off lately due to my mastectomy Nov 8...not sure of what you are refering to, but please know you 2 are like a lifeline to me. I appreciate this website so much. Ceesun aka Cathy

Dear Joe and Christine,

I owe my life, quite literally, to this site and that means you two! Just one more voice to the chorus, we love you and appreciate you more than you know.

<3 Lolly

Lolly,

I am with you. I would not have known to fight for Herceptin had I not spoken to Christine.

Karen

Dear Joe and Christine,

Words cannot begin to express the gratitude that I feel for having the opportunity to share my concerns, my fears, my success stories, etc. I have a husband who is computer illerate, and I continue to marvel at the spouses, especially you--Joe, that are helping to improve the quality of our lives.

My Oncologist tells me that I am the exception, rather than the norm, because I am constantly questioning treatment and procedures. I have so much to learn from folks like you, Sheila and Kate. This weekend, we lost Nicola, who was an inspiration for us all.

I have a sister who is 16 years older than me, and there are none wiser. Time and time again, she has preached to me to "let go and let God." It is wonderful advise and applies in so many situations.

I am have been blessed. I count this website as one of my many blessings.

Many thanks for your heartfelt generosity.

Louise

I would just like to add how grateful I am for this site and the knowledge and support I have gained from it. Thank you, Christine and Joe!

Thank you Joe and Christine for your wonderful efforts.

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I join R.B!!!

Patrice

Ditto for me - Hail the ADMIN!!

all the best
caya

My thank you to Joe and Christine. I have learned from and shared this site with friends who needed information and support. I mailed my modest contribution 2 weeks ago. It is not about the money, but it is my way of contributing more than just by typing.

Love to all, Catherine

Pox on the spammers

Hello All! My name is Bill Stewart, Nicola's husband. I am still trying to learn my way around the site, but as I do, I am amazed at the number of beautiful smiling faces I see that I recognize. My incredibly courageous wife, Nikki, passed away a few months before we expected her to, and left me with the heartwrenching task of trying to locate friends that may have been left hanging with no information. I apologize. I have been trying to learn this site adequately so that I may make a posting for all to see, but I'm not sure I have found it yet. I know she loved you all, and spent a lot of time reading and posting here.

Nicola's husband Bill here, I got here late, too late to comment on the inflammatory situation, but as those of you who knew my fiery redhead would agree, she would be writing pages and pages putting people in their places. She loved this site and loved you all.