tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post8052021854037070210..comments2024-01-09T02:09:03.122-05:00Comments on Ashley Quite Frankly: Hard to WriteAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09830109486291771097noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-43220378039942314402009-11-22T09:11:40.916-05:002009-11-22T09:11:40.916-05:00...please where can I buy a unicorn?...please where can I buy a unicorn?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-63253159601346899362009-05-13T10:44:00.000-04:002009-05-13T10:44:00.000-04:00Oh, Ashley. I know what you're going through as I...Oh, Ashley. I know what you're going through as I went through this with my Mom less than a year ago. I read what AFRO said, and I agree totally with her. And if you need an understanding shoulder, you can contact me. jcleveland03@comcast.netJeri ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08658868185927528110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-59084435586109976542009-05-13T09:54:00.000-04:002009-05-13T09:54:00.000-04:00OH Dear. I am terribly sorry about your dad. My ...OH Dear. I am terribly sorry about your dad. My father had been sick for for about 2 years and he just passed away on April 13. Just enjoy him as much as possible and hope for the best. This will give you a renewed appreciation for your father. You will realize you love him more than you even knew.<br /><br />Your parents will need your love and support at this time. Hang in there, I do understand how you feel. <br /><br />I'm really sorry to hear this. You'll be in my thoughts.<br /><br />HeidiHeidinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-28002269417645094982009-05-12T22:12:00.000-04:002009-05-12T22:12:00.000-04:00I'm sorry about your dad's diagnosis Ashley. It's...I'm sorry about your dad's diagnosis Ashley. It's a horrible feeling to have to start thinking about something like that happening to a parent. Colon cancer runs in my family big time, and my dad has had some "polyps" removed, so I worry about it every day even though I probably don't need to. What I have heard though, is that it's one of those cancers where if you catch it early, it is very treatable. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.Maddness of Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593468374316318014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-84856770554155054192009-05-12T16:20:00.000-04:002009-05-12T16:20:00.000-04:00I'm sorry to hear about your dad's cancer. Hopefu...I'm sorry to hear about your dad's cancer. Hopefully, it won't be that bad. Sarah and Emily's 5th grade teacher has had colon cancer. Thanks to surgery and chemo, she's been surviving for a few years now. She goes into remission for a while, but the cancer comes back. She doesn't let it get her down, though, because she just gets another round of chemo to knock the new cancer out, and she's good to go in no time. I fully expect her to be around when it's time for Katie to go to 5th grade, too.<br /><br />Good luck to your dad! I'll say a prayer for him.Melodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17597822422886281763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-19079863786376792342009-05-12T16:05:00.000-04:002009-05-12T16:05:00.000-04:00As a frequent lurker and rare commenter, I just wa...As a frequent lurker and rare commenter, I just want to say how sorry I am. I'll be keeping your family in my prayers.Something In The Glasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148141312826222118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-25805784874385274382009-05-12T13:28:00.000-04:002009-05-12T13:28:00.000-04:00i'm sorry to hear the news. cancer sucks! but keep...i'm sorry to hear the news. cancer sucks! but keep the faith, there are so many cures out there and it's not at all like you see in the movies! this coming from an almost 2 year lymphoma survivor at age 34.<br /><br />lots and lots of love! please keep us updated!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09342009516840251489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-40614456539702408312009-05-12T10:40:00.000-04:002009-05-12T10:40:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry to hear bout your dad. My dad went th...I'm so sorry to hear bout your dad. My dad went thru colon cancer and was also a lifelong alcoholic. Unlike your dad, he never quit drinking BUT...his initial diagnosis of colon cancer was pretty scary...there was talk of a colostomy bag, chemo, repeated surgeries, etc. Once they actually got in there, they discovered it wasn't NEARLY as bad as they had thought and it was very treatable. No colostomy bag, no chemo...just one surgery and some radiation. He never had a recurrence.<br /><br />As for colon caner with no insurance...was your dad a military vet? If so, utilize your local VA. My dad did and while the VA can be frustrating at times, he received EXCELLENT care thru them not only for colon cancer, but several other health issues as well.<br /><br />And, don't be shy about looking into Florida's state insurance...medicaid/medicare. <br /><br />I'll be keeping you, your dad and the rest of your family in my thoughts and prayers. Everything IS going to be ok. It just is.Taranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-53855861232305767612009-05-12T10:31:00.000-04:002009-05-12T10:31:00.000-04:00Prayers coming your way!Prayers coming your way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-85049565145058294512009-05-12T07:26:00.000-04:002009-05-12T07:26:00.000-04:00Ashley,
Good luck dealing with all of this...I'm ...Ashley,<br /><br />Good luck dealing with all of this...I'm thinking about you.P in VThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103394232753949222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-58987643407544724162009-05-12T01:27:00.000-04:002009-05-12T01:27:00.000-04:00Yuck. So so sorry. Your dad has shown he's got a t...Yuck. So so sorry. Your dad has shown he's got a tremendous amount of will and strength and from what I've seen, that makes a huge amount of difference.<br /><br />Hoping you get some answers -- good answers -- soon.Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10372430318258179715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-27889369504092315932009-05-12T00:52:00.000-04:002009-05-12T00:52:00.000-04:00I'll keep your Dad in my prayers. I'll be sending...I'll keep your Dad in my prayers. I'll be sending positive thoughts and mountains of strength to you. Hugs..Tammynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-32215231991636894182009-05-11T23:28:00.000-04:002009-05-11T23:28:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry. May you find some strength to get t...I'm so sorry. May you find some strength to get through this.Cosmosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-54758871398629672502009-05-11T22:10:00.000-04:002009-05-11T22:10:00.000-04:00I'm so, so sorry to hear this, Ashley. I hope tha...I'm so, so sorry to hear this, Ashley. I hope that your father's surgery is successful and I'll be thinking of you.<br /><br />MarcelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-86830937486866310392009-05-11T22:05:00.000-04:002009-05-11T22:05:00.000-04:00There are no words. My mom was diagnosed with bre...There are no words. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer this past October. She just finished chemo and starts six weeks of radiation next week. It is a scary roller coaster of a journey and there is nothing worse than realizing that you aren't a little kid anymore and Mommy can't kiss this boo-boo away. You are going to do a lot of caretaking in the coming months...emotionally and physiclaly for both your mom and dad. Make sure to take time for you too....I knwo it's hard but if you don't you'll break...believe me I've been there, done that, got the T-shirt to prove it. Email me privately if you want or need to...JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-45084015337492932562009-05-11T21:47:00.000-04:002009-05-11T21:47:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry Ashley. You're family is in my praye...I'm so sorry Ashley. You're family is in my prayers.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744326981059311833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-26575749526362539532009-05-11T21:30:00.000-04:002009-05-11T21:30:00.000-04:00I can't believe the number of colon cancer cases t...I can't believe the number of colon cancer cases that I've heard about lately. Two weeks ago my dearest friend from high school was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. She hadn't even had her baseline colonscopy because she isn't 50 yet. I will be thinking of you and your dad and will say a prayer tonight for his well-being. <br />Another good friend who is a survivor of a really terrible type of breast cancer is now trained to assist newly diagnosed cancer patients. She has been doing this for quite some time. I poured my heart out to her about my friend and she offered some advice that she give all those newly diagnosed: 1) listen to your gut feelings about doctors and treatment plans...everyone's case is different, and 2) ignore the statistics that you read...again, everyone's case is different. She also said, and it makes sense, that those with great family and friends support do better than those that "go it alone".<br /><br />And...maybe I'm your long lost northern, older sister. I used to have panic attacks (complete with a trip to the hospital because I thought I was having a heart attack) and I had a dad who dealt with cancer. Also, although I've never met them, I love Big and Little Kid!<br /><br />Hang in there, Sheila from west MichiganThe Mermaid Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03894246905322068607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-87707092277179919352009-05-11T21:12:00.000-04:002009-05-11T21:12:00.000-04:00Oh Ashley, I am so sorry. I know right where you a...Oh Ashley, I am so sorry. I know right where you are because my mother was diagnosed with a brain tumor a couple months ago. One day at a time.... Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-27689600126365520942009-05-11T20:42:00.000-04:002009-05-11T20:42:00.000-04:00Oh Ashley, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. ...Oh Ashley, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I will keep your whole family in my thoughts and prayers this week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-36377306236139523192009-05-11T20:36:00.000-04:002009-05-11T20:36:00.000-04:00I'm a pretty new reader so I haven't commented bef...I'm a pretty new reader so I haven't commented before, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope everything ends up okay. I am so sorry your family has to go through this, best of luck.Nikkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06452754884544096849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-45031353921675474262009-05-11T20:21:00.000-04:002009-05-11T20:21:00.000-04:00Oh, Ashley. :( I'm so sorry. I am praying that he ...Oh, Ashley. :( I'm so sorry. I am praying that he will get excellent care and that the doctors will be able to get rid of every last bit of cancer. Also praying for strength for you and your family as you support your dad through this. <br /><br />-The Renee<br /><br />CANCER SUCKSReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499654224747325024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-49924499515082039692009-05-11T20:17:00.000-04:002009-05-11T20:17:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry to read this about your dad. My fath...I'm so sorry to read this about your dad. My father was diagnosed with Colon Cancer a year ago and it sucks. My thoughts will be with you and please keep us updated on his progress.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14036623613539408454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-47172415933077847462009-05-11T20:05:00.000-04:002009-05-11T20:05:00.000-04:00My thoughts are with you and with your family, Ash...My thoughts are with you and with your family, Ash. xo<br /><br />JodiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-5102159474048433462009-05-11T19:45:00.000-04:002009-05-11T19:45:00.000-04:00Ashley,
I'm a new reader and have really enjoyed ...Ashley,<br /><br />I'm a new reader and have really enjoyed your blog. My husband went through a bout of colon cancer six years ago. He found out on a Monday that he had a tumor, had surgery on a Tuesday, was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer on Thursday and then went through a year of chemo and radiation. It was a helluva tough year, but six years later we have a 21 month old daughter and he is cancer free. Hang in there. Cancer sucks.Kenny and Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04324070601141411241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-67116646049250726702009-05-11T19:30:00.000-04:002009-05-11T19:30:00.000-04:00So sorry to read about your dad. Also, rough to t...So sorry to read about your dad. Also, rough to think that he has so much ahead of him and no health insurance. Will hope for the best and a speedy recovery.Tracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343377460536727697noreply@blogger.com