tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post8838898689248997966..comments2024-01-09T02:09:03.122-05:00Comments on Ashley Quite Frankly: TodayAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09830109486291771097noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-55730312587229900382009-06-01T23:11:06.478-04:002009-06-01T23:11:06.478-04:00I'm so sorry! But you have the right outlook. A f...I'm so sorry! But you have the right outlook. A family member was told she had 2-3 mos. Many many drs told her this. Which only motivated her to take control of her records and care. She has been actively living with cancer for more than two years now. Its not shrinking but not growing either. My thoughts are with your dad!Preppy Pink Crocodilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396889798988617272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-5261412689135093362009-05-30T10:26:02.462-04:002009-05-30T10:26:02.462-04:00I have been keeping you and your dad and your fami...I have been keeping you and your dad and your family in my thoughts. I can't imagine how hard this must be on all of you. I send you strength and light.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15715597182426842624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-7422489431615195032009-05-29T15:15:38.920-04:002009-05-29T15:15:38.920-04:00I am so sorry Ash. Cancer sucks. You have been th...I am so sorry Ash. Cancer sucks. You have been through so much in the past few years. ABout time for all this shit to stop, no?<br /><br />You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Chaw ShannonShannonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-18129678174823708142009-05-29T12:34:15.366-04:002009-05-29T12:34:15.366-04:00I so wish the news would have been better. Prayers...I so wish the news would have been better. Prayers ascending for your dad and your whole family.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310167742699434598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-82701135547175175112009-05-29T11:36:04.845-04:002009-05-29T11:36:04.845-04:00Ashley, my heart breaks for you. I am so very sorr...Ashley, my heart breaks for you. I am so very sorry you're going through this. Your Dad is such a sweet person, and with everything going on in your life.... it sucks. I am keeping you & your family in my prayers. I hope they can stave off the cancer. I'm so sorry :(Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06835583715016374945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-56771917728010509482009-05-29T11:24:39.996-04:002009-05-29T11:24:39.996-04:00My thoughts and my positive energy are flowing you...My thoughts and my positive energy are flowing your way, Ashley. To you and your dad. and your entire family. Stay strong. xo<br /><br />JodiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-30858705636566300492009-05-29T11:23:49.207-04:002009-05-29T11:23:49.207-04:00Postive attitude is EVERYTHING. They told my dad ...Postive attitude is EVERYTHING. They told my dad six weeks, but he lived for three months. And I know that doesn't sound like a lot, but it is TWICE as long as what they said, and I believe it was all because he had a positive attitude.... while being prepared.<br /><br />And about the technology, that is so, so true. Just one year after my dad passed they had a shot that they could insert into the tumor. A family friend was diagnosed with the same cancer in the same spot, basically the same case, and he lived for over two years. So just think, in a year they have something that they don't even know about know that could extend that "expected life span" even longer.<br /><br />The most important thing is DON'T GIVE UP!!!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16666910475457302786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-66738015615606092352009-05-29T10:57:13.072-04:002009-05-29T10:57:13.072-04:00I am so so sorry to hear about your Dad Ashley!! I...I am so so sorry to hear about your Dad Ashley!! I miss you and I wish you still had the support of the Chaws at this time. I know you have plenty of other support too so that's good. I will keep your dad, your family and you in my thoughts. xoxo<br /><br />AlissaAlissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-63873938880171540372009-05-29T10:21:49.760-04:002009-05-29T10:21:49.760-04:00I'm so sorry to hear this, Ashley. I agree with y...I'm so sorry to hear this, Ashley. I agree with you that positive thinking can be amazingly powerful. I'm wishing the very best for you and your family.<br /><br />Hugs-<br />Jennjennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01074805816407286017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-32893912252695766982009-05-29T10:20:01.924-04:002009-05-29T10:20:01.924-04:00Ashley, My Mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon ca...Ashley, My Mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer, after having a "clean" colonoscopy a year earlier. I know a bit of what you are going through and what you will go through. <br /><br />You take care of yourself so you will be strong enough to take care of your Dad as well as your Mom. It won't be an easy time for any of you, but inspite of the smells, the sights, the sounds - you can do this. You can be there to be his advocate, (and if anything like our experience, an advocate was needed). Take a walk outside from time to time. My Dad and I took turns. We never left Mom alone, except at night when we left for home. The rest of the day, we tag teamed and made sure one of us was with her always. <br /><br />I did things I never thought I could. I spoke up, I challenged, I reported nurses for lack of care and falsifying documents. I grabbed nurses (not physically), I grabbed blankets, and grabbed ice chips. I held bowls while Mom vomited, I helped her to the potty chair. I did things I never thought I could do, and I did it because there just aren't enough nurses to care for our loved ones the way we would want them cared for. You are his advocate. You CAN do it! <br /><br />Take care.Jeri ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08658868185927528110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-35544290825578099882009-05-29T10:13:41.295-04:002009-05-29T10:13:41.295-04:00Thinking of you guys.....Thinking of you guys.....Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209668208226269653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-10371322067522009082009-05-29T09:39:42.200-04:002009-05-29T09:39:42.200-04:00Ashley,
My best friend in the world (35+ yrs) had...Ashley,<br /><br />My best friend in the world (35+ yrs) had an older sister that was diagnaosed with Stage 4 Liver cancer as well. She was given less than 2 yrs to live.<br /><br />She was put on disability from her job and went home to wait to die.<br /><br />But she didn't. She underwent all recommended treatments, renewed her faith in God (whatever works!) and went about the business of getting better.<br /><br />After 5 yrs of living WITH cancer (it has never regressed) her Insurance told her that she needed to return to work (bald head and all) because she clearly was not "dying".<br /><br />She has now been living with cancer for 12-13 yrs. She looked 10 yrs older than she should but she works everyday, goes to the gym 3x/wk and has a great life.<br /><br />Remember CANCER is NOT a death sentence...it's just a CONDITION.<br /><br />And like any other BULLY out there if you stand up to it and fight back it just may go running home to it's Momma!<br /><br />Be strong and stay positive...others will feed off that energy and you can change the course of life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-34054055368327721002009-05-29T09:38:31.787-04:002009-05-29T09:38:31.787-04:00I am praying hard for your and your family. One o...I am praying hard for your and your family. One of my parents being sick is one of my biggest fears :(<br /><br />I also am participating in our local Relay for Life in July and with your permission, would like to light a luminary to honor your dad's fight with cancer. It is sobering the night of the walk to see all those luminaries honoring someone who is fighting or lost their fight but also gives so much hope to see all those who have beat it. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing with us.<br />~RachelThe D Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549844752928181835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-46701291846765338732009-05-29T05:34:31.590-04:002009-05-29T05:34:31.590-04:00I am sorry to hear that, I will keep you guys in m...I am sorry to hear that, I will keep you guys in my thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-74470835286601418502009-05-29T00:55:51.755-04:002009-05-29T00:55:51.755-04:00You and your family are in my thoughts.You and your family are in my thoughts.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01403581737933974374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-77494750595982472902009-05-29T00:21:29.734-04:002009-05-29T00:21:29.734-04:00I'm so sorry! I wish I had something more helpful...I'm so sorry! I wish I had something more helpful to say...but I'll be thinking of you and your family.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05079295082569019330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-3467097892378434602009-05-28T23:38:30.939-04:002009-05-28T23:38:30.939-04:00Ashley,
I read your blog often and it is always g...Ashley,<br /><br />I read your blog often and it is always great. I am sorry to read about your dad's cancer.<br /><br />My dad also has cancer, lung cancer and recently found melanoma. Crazy since he never smoked in his whole life!<br /><br />He is currently stage 3B, but that may change with PET scans next week. The hardest thing about the damned disease is seeing your strong daddy struggle to have the energy to take a drink of water. The chemo has been rough this time and they keep telling us that his suffering is a good sign the chemo is working.<br /><br />Cancer rips your head off. Oncologists have their own language and their own definitions for words you thought you knew. Be an advocate for your dad. Get multiple opinions. He is going to feel out of control of his life and it causes some strange power struggles. <br /><br />Know that you are not alone. We are mothers to our children first and foremost. Then we are wives and daughters. Know that your ability to cope will improve because he needs you. <br /><br />Peace and Prayers,<br />AlisonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09969571660124388157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-18699816784629959122009-05-28T23:08:11.967-04:002009-05-28T23:08:11.967-04:00Lifting you and your family up in prayer. I am so ...Lifting you and your family up in prayer. I am so sorry. Cancer does suck. I don't have words to ease your pain or fears. We have figured out that life here on earth is way too short, so enjoy every moment of it with your Dad and family. I hope for better days ahead. Miracles do happen and I agree with not having an expiration date! All the best.Haute Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03553954732472777463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-55443672086404358772009-05-28T23:04:44.477-04:002009-05-28T23:04:44.477-04:00Geez...Glad to hear that the surgery went well, bu...Geez...Glad to hear that the surgery went well, but I'm sorry to hear about the bad news. Ya'll are definitely on my mind.<br /><br />PS. Lemme try to give you a minor boost...You're one of my favorite bloggers and I gave you an award yesterday. Just an extra bump of positive vibes for ya. *hugs*JenniferAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016530287799933240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-67414144254133150572009-05-28T22:31:51.488-04:002009-05-28T22:31:51.488-04:00I am sorry about the news. I just feel like you ar...I am sorry about the news. I just feel like you are due for a run of good luck, or blessings--whatever you want to call them--after the challenges of the past year. I hope your dad getting some positive health news will be just the start of it. Your family is in my thoughts.Furiously Curioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546327951065194799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-47053162817523494932009-05-28T22:03:04.248-04:002009-05-28T22:03:04.248-04:00I'm so sorry about the news. Stay strong! Your f...I'm so sorry about the news. Stay strong! Your family will be in my thoughts!SWAW Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843619968001988622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-18597010902125462472009-05-28T22:02:06.083-04:002009-05-28T22:02:06.083-04:00I was hoping to hear better news, but please keep ...I was hoping to hear better news, but please keep coming here for support. As you can see, there are folks here in your corner.<br /><br />SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-12365715276142091592009-05-28T21:36:38.834-04:002009-05-28T21:36:38.834-04:00You have so many supporters out here in blogland. ...You have so many supporters out here in blogland. Please let us know what we can do for you.Erynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10081013020080602779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-55837402348240974042009-05-28T21:34:03.608-04:002009-05-28T21:34:03.608-04:00Ashley;
Checked back to see how it went; I am so...Ashley; <br /><br />Checked back to see how it went; I am sorry for the news.<br /><br />Sometimes, I get overwhelmed by the "what the hell does this all mean" stuff in life--and you know what, who knows how many years any of us have left?<br /><br />Love him, cherish him, say what you want to say to him, every.single.day.<br /><br />Hugs and kisses. OK, a kiss. But not on the lips; I don't care WHAT you heard, I'm not that kinda girl.Ms. Skywalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611709391769911868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148811199743801438.post-45411429781103879272009-05-28T21:29:58.117-04:002009-05-28T21:29:58.117-04:00Ashley - I do cancer vaccine research at UVA. If ...Ashley - I do cancer vaccine research at UVA. If you Dad is up for it, look around in FL and see if there any place that do vaccine trials. We do Melanoma vaccines (and breast and ovarian) and we have found that while vaccines may not cure the cancer, it definitely can help with combined drug and chemotherapy. It's worth looking into. Prayers are with you!!Kellynoreply@blogger.com