MistsOSpring . . . that is an awful lot of going on!  Sounds like Jim (and therefore you) have quite the road ahead of you.

There will be many here at Wondercafe to support you with caring, enouragement, words, prayers, and hearts of concern.  I hope there are many in your life that are with you to physically help you through . . . to offer to do things for you that need done, to sit down and have a cup of tea and chat, to offer a shoulder, a kleenex, and a hug.

Along with you, we will hope for the best.  And for whatever your worst happens to be on any given day, many are here for you.

(((((((MistsOSpring)))))))

Remember too that stats do not take into account variable like attitude. A good attitude not only heals, but is important for us to learn to embrace what we do have. In my experience Sharing is an important way of getting or keeping a good attitude. So I would encourage anyone else to do so. Keep others involved.

I would recommend the Canadian film One Week for all, but especially for any person facing a diagnoses of a life threatening illness.

Oh Mists, I can hardly blame you for forgetting!  What a terrible load for you and your husband to bear.   We all send our hugs, prayers and whatever other encouragement we can.

What a load for the two of you to carry.  I'm sending warm cyber hugs and whatever treat will help you cope.  Also hoping that some flesh and blood people are holding you as needed.

Mists,

You are living in one of those "dark night of the soul" times in life.

You seem to be coping with it well - you are obviously a woman of courage.

All the same I'm sure you and Jim have moments when you're overwhelmed with feeling vulnerable....... From my own experience, in these times of vulnerability, touch can be more comforting than words.....

Keep the candle of hope burning in your heart, m'dear.

Mists - I have no words, just two ears to listen and two arms to hug with.

MistsOfSpring ..... soft thoughts and tender care during this very difficult journey.

Mists my prayers are with you and Jim.

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MistsofSpring,

My thoughts and prayers are with you both and all those who love you.

MistsofSpring  ...it is about relationships, isn't it.  Do take care of yourself.   For me, though my head can tell me the stats are old, that this or that is different, I can sometimes carry around a fear ...but what if... 

My hope for you is that you are able to live into the possibility of change and improved medicine bringing about different results, and that you can live in this time with the cup is half full..and hold your relationship.

peace be with you

Thinking of you today . . .

hey mists - thanks for the update, I'd been wondering how you and yours were doing.  You do actually sound more settled  than in your first thread about this ... while the news isn't great, it's better than not knowing, in many ways.  Holding you and Jim & your little one in my thoughts and prayers. 

You know that you are in my heart

Thanks for the update Mists. It sounds like a treatment plan has begun. My prayers to you and your family. Your husbans is thehome doing childcare i think.

You  might one to read the book "Postcards from the Valley" by David Guillano-our former moderator. He talks about his journey through the valley of cancer and treat emnt and life.

Prayers for you and your husband's journey, MistsOfSpring. 

Praying for strength and loving arms as you go through this together, Mists. Ask for help wherever/whenever you need it. 

Thinking of you today MistsOfSpring, and your hubby too!

I was wondering how things were going with you two ... My thoughts are with you both.  As far as the numbers go they certainly are scary but they are also probabalistic and are therefore not determinative by any stretch of the imagination.  So  continue to do what you have done all along and live and love one another as if you had no idea how long you each will live.

I like that qwerty.....hope you are able to mistsofspring

Hi MofS

when my wife had her first heart attack she was 48, Doctors gave her one yr to live because of the permenant dammage to her heart, 5 yrs latter she had a 2nd heart attack and was on life support for 3 days, Dr's wanted me to pull the plug, she surived, that was 4 yrs ago, shes still alive. 

The moral of my story is, Doctor can go by stats alone, but God is in control, have faith 

That is great to hear, Blackbelt!

Thanks again everyone.  I'm still trying to be hopeful over here, but it's hard.

Jim has his pre-op assessment tomorrow and his surgery is scheduled for Dec. 5th.

i feel for you , believe me, i have suffered much along with my wifes health, depersion around teh corner, feeling helpless and hopeless , my only strengh was reading scripture, even if i didnt understand it soothed my troubled soul. 

I truly pray to the God of mercy for your husband and you 

Thoughts continue to be with you and your husband as you await this surgery, and also with the many who are fighting a battle with cancer. 

"Warm thoughts and prayers heading your way.

positive restful thoughts headed your way as you move towards the date of  surgery!

Peace, love, joy and lots of HOPE to you and your loved ones Mists.  Please drop in as time and energy permits and update us about your good and not so good moments.   

mists, just wondering, is there anyone from wondercafe near you....just thinking sometimes it is good to get together for a cup of tea or coffee....i know we haven't done that locally..but i don't think you are from sol ont.

take care of youself.  thinking of you tonight

Thinking of you and yours Mists.

I know from my own experience just how hard it is - but know that others care.......

Mists ... Thinking of you and Jim .  Hoping for all of you as a family.