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Carolla said:
Feeling sad tonight ... got an e-mail from my brother who was diagnosed with prostate cancer 8 months ago & finished chemo in March, which was hoped to slow the progression (not cure the cancer), but this has not been the case - he's now categorized as "treatment resistant advanced aggressive metastatic cancer" - not the string of adjectives one would ever hope for. He's hoping to be accepted into a clinical trial in Vancouver ... will know in a few weeks. Had a follow-up chat with him ... tough times. At the moment he feels pretty well physically, aside from the devastating recent news of progression. Prayers welcome for his comfort.
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He turned 57 earlier this year pinga - way too young for prostate cancer, but it does happen. His sons are all in their early twenties. He's in a second marriage & his wife's sons are also of similar age - 5 young men between them. Our Dad is 89 & lives near them. I saw them all in December & we're going to be out to see them in early September as part of our vacation this year, so that's good.
 
Figured some who aren't in the gardening thread might enjoy this:
I wasn't going to worry about the frost warning - temps expected 4-6C. Then I saw the pictures of others covering all their rows with blankets. I don't have anything set up yet for my boxes.
Well after midnight I decided to protect my fragile looking squash. Solar lights were good enough to see. I sprayed everything with water from a squirt bottle and I had enough little garbage cans, pots and pails. I needed something to make sure they don't get blown over though. Had to grab a flashlight so I could see beside the house where we have rocks (and otherwise I'm pretty sure I would trip over the hose or something).

I'm pretty sure some neighbour has been wondering what I've been doing!
 
Carolla said:
Feeling sad tonight ... got an e-mail from my brother who was diagnosed with prostate cancer 8 months ago & finished chemo in March, which was hoped to slow the progression (not cure the cancer), but this has not been the case - he's now categorized as "treatment resistant advanced aggressive metastatic cancer" - not the string of adjectives one would ever hope for. He's hoping to be accepted into a clinical trial in Vancouver ... will know in a few weeks. Had a follow-up chat with him ... tough times. At the moment he feels pretty well physically, aside from the devastating recent news of progression. Prayers welcome for his comfort.
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Will pray for your brother Carolla. May the God of Comfort strengthen and comfort him at this time. Rich blessings.
 
Greetings fellow Wondercafers . . . just a quick post as I haven't been here for quite sometime - seems busy with spring, church, family, commitments, other . . . and it seems when I am away for a bit it is harder to come back . . . but please know, I have been thinking of all of you. I will catch up on posts and post more later.
 
Beloved said:
Greetings fellow Wondercafers . . . just a quick post as I haven't been here for quite sometime - seems busy with spring, church, family, commitments, other . . . and it seems when I am away for a bit it is harder to come back . . . but please know, I have been thinking of all of you. I will catch up on posts and post more later.
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Good to have you back Beloved. :)
 
beloved, just knowing you are ok, is gift enough. No need to take on the extra burden that you do for catching up on threads.

Just me present, or, just know that you are cared for...
 
I seem to remember during the early years of Wondercafe, there was a thread about serious, life-threatening illness, in which a member argued that cancer was the worst possible illness. I argued differently - that people live with, and die from, many different illnesses - and that all are different it is impossible to say which is the worst.
A lot has happened since then - CANCER has a whole different meaning for me. Carolla, I am truly sorry to hear about your brother.
 
Carolla said:
Feeling sad tonight ... got an e-mail from my brother who was diagnosed with prostate cancer 8 months ago & finished chemo in March, which was hoped to slow the progression (not cure the cancer), but this has not been the case - he's now categorized as "treatment resistant advanced aggressive metastatic cancer" - not the string of adjectives one would ever hope for. He's hoping to be accepted into a clinical trial in Vancouver ... will know in a few weeks. Had a follow-up chat with him ... tough times. At the moment he feels pretty well physically, aside from the devastating recent news of progression. Prayers welcome for his comfort.
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I was diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer 2 years ago. They removed the bladder and the prostrate and found an "aggressive" cancer in my prostrate. The surgery was a 100% success for me. I hope your brother fairs well too.
 
I remember those days Neo - such a blessing that your treatment was so successful - I recall cheering when you headed off to Europe with your son - making lots of memories :-)
 
Carolla said:
I remember those days Neo - such a blessing that your treatment was so successful - I recall cheering when you headed off to Europe with your son - making lots of memories :)
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Yup, and this weekend I'm getting ready to go up to our local scout camp and build a new wheel chair accessible cabin (we poured the forms 3 weeks ago). I seem to have more energy these days than I've had for years. Life is good. As I said above, I hope your brother gets the correct treatment. These days our doctors can literally perform miracles.
 
Busy day today. Chemguy has managed to rip most of his jeans & shorts so we went out clothes shopping, plus looking for garden stuff and picked some stuff up for hanging out with friends tonight.
My allergies are really acting up, I'm itchy all over again although my skin conditions aren't flaring up too bad this go around.

I joined a few HAE facebook related groups a while ago. I'm really concerned for someone, at this point she seems to be in a much worse place than I was at my lowest. I was a bit frustrated to see a bunch of comments before I got there offering support and empathy but no recommendations. The support from those places is great, but it's not a be all end all. She does have a doctor's appointment made now, I'm hoping this is something she can work past.
 
Most of the cleergy are away at Maritime conference - leaving pulpits available for lay people. As a LLWL I am leading a service at a nearby church. Got to get dressed and ready soon. Wish me luck. Or pray that the Spirit may be with me and with the congregation this morning.
 
Spirit of the word or spirit of the whiteout ... a place to do writ of a fabrication of your experiences of life? --- Mark Twain !
 
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