I need a favor

[chickwhorips]

ruth, you sound like a fighter. keep on fighting! you can and will beat this!

[snowtulip]

Ruth, I'm sending lots of healing energy your way!!! Take strength from the wonderful daughter you have, she's harnessing a lot of healing energy for you through this forum.

[mtkitchn]

I'm sending as many healing vibes and as much sunshine as I can from Arizona, Ruth! Hang tough...we're all here for you!

[CyclChyk]

Hi Ruth. I don't think there is anything I can really say to you that will help to make this easier. While it is comforting to a degree to know that people are pulling for you and wishing you well, the battle you face is more in your mind than in your body. I can't imagine the pain you feel, and thats asiide from the physical.

I have an Aunt who was diagnosed with rectal cancer. She has had multiple bouts of chemo and eventually had surgery to remove her intestines and rectum. She now is a "proud" owner of the dreaded bag. As well, cancer was found in her lymph nodes, so she faces the potential for more radiation and her spirit dwindles everytime she empties the bag or thinks about what can still be lurking around the next bend.

Whether or not you belive in God, the fact that we have life means we are special. And the fact that you are fighting this disease means that you are special. Where there is life there is hope. And I am a firm believer that we can overcome.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Go get 'em, Tiger.