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[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.

[colby]

Ruth, you sound like one good fightin' lady. It sounds like it's been a hard road, but don't give up hope! You have an awesome daughter by your side, together you'll keep on fightin'.

Here's a little mini-cheerleader to take with you on your journey

[pooks]

Ruth -- count me in as one of your cheerleaders! My grandmother beat cancer twice and died of "old age" many years later. I send the same good vibes and good health to you!

[Running Mommy]

Tho it sounds like you are being strong. I just want to remind you that you can never give up!! I had to go through a regimen of anti cancer drugs a few years ago and I was told that the side effects were just like chemo. I vividly remember how ill I was, and how depressed I got. But I want you to know that there are people all over this country- the world actually (we are one BIG family here at TE) - that are pulling for you. There will be many prayers from many faiths spoken for you.
Please consider this a big ((((((((((HUG))))))))))))) from not so sunny Arizona.
My prayers are that you stay strong and get through this.
Go get em Ruth!
Denise

[Wahine]

Ruth x 2,

Cancer is a terrible thing, but it's a beatable thing. We're all sending you blessings and that amount of posative energy has gotta help. And with a fiesty little thing like you (doesn't matter which one we're referring to at this point) to take advantage of this posative energy, I'm sure you'll fight a great battle and beat this nastiness.

Every morning I do a meditation where in I send blessings out to people in my life, you've been officially added to my list.

[Bad JuJu]

Hey, Team Ruth!

Go Team Go!
Everyone at the Bad JuJu household is sending healing energy and compassionate vibes your way! You make it happen!
(((((((((((((Ruth & Ruth))))))))))))))))

[Popoki_Nui]

Give the big C hell!!! Warmest healing vibes coming atcha from all of us! We will send a healthy prayer to you every day until you are 100%.

Much alofa,
Sherry and family in Victoria BC CANADA.

[Aint Doody]

Two Ruths---Sending prayers, healing vibes, and love..............Go, girls!!

[crazycanuck]

Dear ruth(x2)

A long post...

I just want to say no matter what, please don't give up. I've never battled a major illness however can understand one must fight & keep fighting with all you've got. From the sounds of it, you've fought & kept fighting however there must be some more fight within. As Roger Taylor of Queen once wrote "Fight from the inside, you can't win with your hands tied"

I'm cheering for you down here in Perth, Western Australia and am sending warm sunshine your way. You're in my & all our thoughts.

Ruth you are lucky to have a wonderful mum. Ruth you are very very lucky to have such an amazing daughter who cares about you & will be there until the sun sets.

Sorry for such a long post.

A couple of songs for you dear:

Eye of the Tiger-Survivor

Risin' up -- back on the street,
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive --
So many times, it happens too fast,
You trade your passion for glory,
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past,
You must fight just to keep them alive –

*It's the Eye of the Tiger,
It's the thrill of the fight,
Rising up to the challenge of our rival,
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night,
And he's watching us all
With the Eye of the Tiger.*

Face to face -- out in the heat,
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds still we take to the street
For the kill, with the skill to survive --
( * Repeat)
Risin' up -- straight to the top,
Had the guts, got the glory
Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive --

Don''t give up-Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush

Don't Give Up

in this proud land we grew up strong
we were wanted all along
I was taught to fight, taught to win
I never thought I could fail

no fight left or so it seems
I am a man whose dreams have all deserted
I've changed my face, I've changed my name
but no one wants you when you lose

don't give up
'cos you have friends
don't give up
you're not beaten yet
don't give up
I know you can make it good

though I saw it all around
never thought I could be affected
thought that we'd be the last to go
it is so strange the way things turn

drove the night toward my home
the place that I was born, on the lakeside
as daylight broke, I saw the earth
the trees had burned down to the ground

don't give up
you still have us
don't give up
we don't need much of anything
don't give up
'cause somewhere there's a place
where we belong

rest your head
you worry too much
it's going to be alright
when times get rough
you can fall back on us
don't give up
please don't give up

'got to walk out of here
I can't take anymore
going to stand on that bridge
keep my eyes down below
whatever may come
and whatever may go
that river's flowing
that river's flowing

moved on to another town
tried hard to settle down
for every job, so many men
so many men no-one needs

don't give up
'cause you have friends
don't give up
you're not the only one
don't give up
no reason to be ashamed
don't give up
you still have us
don't give up now
we're proud of who you are
don't give up
you know it's never been easy
don't give up
'cause I believe there's the a place
there's a place where we belong

[Bron]

Dear Ruth and Ruth,

Best wishes and lots of prayers coming your way.

Bron

[jeannierides]

To both Ruths: healing thoughts and prayers coming your way from Virginia. Hang tough for each other.
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[Pax]

Good morning Ruth!! Sending more positive healing energy your way today, hope you're feeling a bit better.

[kerrybelle]

You've got less than a week to go. We're still thinking about you. Keep up the fight!

Kerry