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In reply to the discussion: I think I'm pretty much done with politics.... [View all]blondie58
(2,570 posts)202. ((FLyellowdog))
I am so sorry. You never know what life is Going to Throw at you. So we all need to appreciate The Day in front of us.
I Had a scare 15 years ago. I was a newly divorced Mom with two girls, worked a very physical Job as a Letter carrier, Working 50+ hours a week.
But it Sounds like your Attitüde is awesome. Although it is perfectly okay to have a good Cry.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need to.
And i live in Colorado, where Even recreational pot is legal. You Should come out Here and Try Some.
💖🌟💗❤️✨☀️🌈🌠🌻💜🌹
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Oh crap...I dont pray but my thoughts are with you, my wife is having abdominal pain issues and is
randys1
Feb 2015
#2
Flyellowdog......it's a good philosophy. Sending you positive thoughts for pain management and
livetohike
Feb 2015
#4
So sorry. Good they help you handle your pain but emotionally - devastating. Good thoughts.
Shrike47
Feb 2015
#7
Never knew that about oxycontin, but better than stool softeners is MiraLax or its generic form...
Hekate
Mar 2015
#214
My gastroenterologist prescribed it for me, then it went over the counter, then generic
Hekate
Mar 2015
#283
I agree with the poster who says try to get in on a medical trial--can't hurt, might help.
MADem
Mar 2015
#179
live in the moments, remember Now Is Good !! sending you strength and very good vibes
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2015
#39
Glad to wish you the best on this journey -- you sound like you are going to make it a good one
tomm2thumbs
Feb 2015
#40
Those are beautiful words and thoughts from your dad. Thank you for sharing them.
sabrina 1
Mar 2015
#182
What incredibly rough news. Enjoy that well-and-hard-earned break from politics, then...
villager
Feb 2015
#82
I hope I could keep as positive 'til the end...some claim to feel blessed to know...
joanbarnes
Feb 2015
#131
Dr. Oliver Sacks recently wrote in the NYT that he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer,
Electric Monk
Feb 2015
#137
Go to a major center that deals with metastatic cancer and see if there are options
still_one
Feb 2015
#133
Also consider second or third consultations, maybe clinical trials. All the best
still_one
Mar 2015
#210
Oh, FLyellowdog. I'd hug you, but it'd hurt. I can only send a virtual hug: ((HUG)).
freshwest
Feb 2015
#145
It's easy to forget how wide and deep the DU "family" goes. Thanks for the reminder.
Hekate
Mar 2015
#239
Best wishes to you and yours. "Being the first to go is really going to be a freeing thing"
uppityperson
Feb 2015
#151
Sorry. Take good care of yourself and laugh as much as possible, including at those of us who are
merrily
Mar 2015
#226
These kinds of things have a way of putting things into perspective really quick.
ScreamingMeemie
Mar 2015
#289