tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10598917.post8565810717484190860..comments2023-06-14T09:26:36.783-04:00Comments on Whoa, Camel!: Pop Culture Cancerahamoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03102279920238148300noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10598917.post-51414570480894981312008-12-20T23:11:00.000-05:002008-12-20T23:11:00.000-05:00Dear Amanda:Judging from what I hear, you have bee...Dear Amanda:<BR/><BR/>Judging from what I hear, you have been having a tough time of late hanging in there.<BR/><BR/>Don't quit! In fact, don't even let yourself even think about it! Don't let yourself dwell on the ideal for even one second and don't be defeatist in your appraoch to each day's travails.<BR/><BR/>You have so much to live for, a little one who needs you more than you will perhaps ever know as well as a husband and family who love you more than they love their own lives. May their love flow to you and give you the strength you need to successfully continue and win this fight! <BR/><BR/>I know what is like to be ill for an extended period. I once had mono for over a year and was essentially bedridden for three to four months. After that, I had to lay around the house for several more months. My case was the worst the local hospital had ever seen; at least, up until that time. Even though my own diagnosis was always positive, it was very depressing being ill for an extended period of time. Basically, it was simply a case of suffering through and then go back to college so that I could find the "B___" who gave it to me and return the favor. Perhaps the clap or the like since turnabout is always fair play and it is always better to give than to receive! But I digress.<BR/><BR/>I did not have to put up with needles, chemo, technicolor barfing, whooping coughs, hospitalizations or any of the other 'wonderful' experiences I am sure you experience regularly and sometimes, quite painfully.<BR/><BR/>Keep happy thoughts as best you can since every provider will tell you that a positive mental attitude is critical. I am sure you own doctor has told you this as well. I have read the recorded experiences of many of the jews who survived extended stays in various Nazi concentration camps. Every single one of those survivors recited that having an undefeatable attitude was, for them, the difference between life and death. Those inmates who gave up, even if only for a few days, invariable died. Let the collective wisdom of their experiences be your guide.<BR/><BR/>Smiling and laughter are good too! As a suggestion, try watching cartoons. Bugs and Company are still great even after over 50 years. I still love to watch them and often grin and even laugh when I do.<BR/><BR/>I have also found that praying is helpful for me though, like the majority of backsliders, I must admit that I pray more when I am facing a crisis than when the sailing is smooth and the seas calm. I suspect, however, that this last advice is pretty much preaching to the choir so I will move on.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, while I am sure your doctors are excellent, if Judy or I can be of any assistance, please call upon us. Per your uncle's request, we have deferred over these last months from bothering you and your parents since having all of your family and friends repeatedly call to inquire about your condition is not conducive to maintaining one's sanity, let alone a positive mental state. Nevertheless, trust me when I tell you that we have all be worrying about you and praying for you.<BR/><BR/>Judy and I will keep you in our prayers this Holiday Season. Speaking for both of us, it is our most sincere hope and prayer that you throw off this affliction so that, like the proverbial prayer of the diasprora jews which I will paraphrase, "next year in remission" and healthy!<BR/><BR/>May God bless you and your family during this this most trying of Christmas Seasons. May the joy of Christmas shine down upon you and all those you love; may the light of Christmas illuminate your way and give you the strength to continue the battle until victory is finally attained. Keep the faith and don't hesitate to call if there is a need.<BR/><BR/>Your Crazy Cousin and his Bumfuzzled WifeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10598917.post-76072656026601779202008-12-16T19:26:00.000-05:002008-12-16T19:26:00.000-05:00You haven't posted in a while and this reader is c...You haven't posted in a while and this reader is concerned. I hope all is okay with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10598917.post-57730532114392812432008-12-13T18:09:00.000-05:002008-12-13T18:09:00.000-05:00Dear Manda Panda,It's been a while since you've po...Dear Manda Panda,<BR/><BR/>It's been a while since you've posted and I assume you're not feeling very well. I wanted to say that you're in my thoughts and keep fighting!<BR/><BR/>Be well, Amanda47Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10598917.post-89070964038776695332008-12-10T16:43:00.000-05:002008-12-10T16:43:00.000-05:00Thinking of you and hope everything is okay as you...Thinking of you and hope everything is okay as you haven't posted for a while. Sending prayers that all is well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10598917.post-78804511508315448932008-12-05T16:30:00.000-05:002008-12-05T16:30:00.000-05:00Hope your are OK. Thinking of you.CarolHope your are OK. Thinking of you.<BR/><BR/>CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10598917.post-14004196128918460792008-12-05T05:23:00.000-05:002008-12-05T05:23:00.000-05:00thinking of and worrying for you. xthinking of and worrying for you. xGabriellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07088131167427487451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10598917.post-62399110167044704192008-11-29T09:18:00.000-05:002008-11-29T09:18:00.000-05:00I understand totally. I got diagnosed with breast ...I understand totally. I got diagnosed with breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every goddamn commercial, news story and sitcom was about breast cancer. They wouldn't shut up.<BR/><BR/>Cancer is always used as a convenient way of dispensing with unnecessary characters in fiction. Don't believe the hype!!! =PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10598917.post-69591642424814075322008-11-19T15:26:00.000-05:002008-11-19T15:26:00.000-05:00Don't let the bastardized stories get you down?Gla...Don't let the bastardized stories get you down?<BR/><BR/>Glad to see an update and that you are feeling well.<BR/><BR/>CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17814909378338607832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10598917.post-65734381363368695062008-11-19T11:59:00.000-05:002008-11-19T11:59:00.000-05:00I've also noticed a lot of leukemia stuff on tv la...I've also noticed a lot of leukemia stuff on tv lately and that episode of house struck me as unrealistic too! Glad things are ok, let's shoot for great!Marissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02277315523215567220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10598917.post-12721480049754222702008-11-18T13:05:00.000-05:002008-11-18T13:05:00.000-05:00Good to see your post!CarolGood to see your post!<BR/><BR/>CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10598917.post-74189405733668406222008-11-18T12:59:00.000-05:002008-11-18T12:59:00.000-05:00My mother is an nurse, and she hates ER with a pas...My mother is an nurse, and she hates ER with a passion because they're always wrong about everything. Strangely, she doesn't feel the same about House, probably because of Hugh Laurie.Marra Alanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09330579364037146714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10598917.post-72376070371207532552008-11-18T12:26:00.000-05:002008-11-18T12:26:00.000-05:00I have noticed the frequency of leukemia stories a...I have noticed the frequency of leukemia stories also. I saw ER last week and found it interesting. Not sure how much was "realistic".<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the reminder, I need to head over to the blood drive today!<BR/><BR/>Glad you're feeling ok. Keep it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com