I Am Posting This in The Wrong Topic Area...This Is Where My Friends Hang Out~
By Adoniah
@Adoniah (7513)
United States
May 27, 2011 1:08pm CST
Report Me I Don't Care.
I just responded to a post in Politics and it really hit home. Yeah, I responded off topic there too. Life Is too Short to take things serious anymore...at least mine is. You see I have just (again) been diagnosed with two types of cancer and a possible third. What's that about 3 strikes and you are out?
I am not looking for sympathy or comfort. I am pretty cool with this. I am telling all of you to take a look at yourselves and your priorities through my eyes. What would you do if you were walking in my shoes today?
I have some decisions to make, but they will not be hard for me as I have already walked this path before. What would yours be? I am lucky that I only have a cute little African Grey Parrot to worry about. What are your responsibilities?
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11 responses
@debrakcarey (19887)
• United States
27 May 11
Good advice and I hope people will listen. I have many responsibilities. It would be extremely difficult for me to hear what you have had to hear. You seem strong and at peace. I admire that too. Very much. I only hope that if I ever have to hear those words from doctor again I will respond with as much grace as you do.
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@epicure35 (2814)
• United States
28 May 11
You are in my prayers. Do what you know to do, but also, remember God is able to heal through doctors and otherwise. Surround yourself with the best people in your life. Talk to your parrot. Rest and, if you wish, find out which foods and supplements will fortify you for your battle.
There are many healing Scriptures that you can read or listen to. John Hagee Ministries has a tape; his daughter suffered from a rare and serious cancer and is healed. I say "attack on all fronts", even if it's just resting as much as possible.
Suzanne Sommers has a book out called "Knockout" about many doctors who are healing cancer.
I say take an ecclectic approach and get good counsel.
@epicure35 (2814)
• United States
29 May 11
Take care, my dear. And may God Bless and Keep you and Love all over you!
@anniepa (27955)
• United States
29 May 11
First of all, no matter the actual "topic" of a discussion is, the best place to hang out is with your friends! Secondly, I just want to say I'm sincerely sorry to read of your diagnosis and, as others have already written, I really admire your dignified and peaceful way of handling it. I heard it said many years ago and still believe it to be true in cases of cancer and other serious diseases that as long as there is life there is hope and that one more day could be THE day a cure or better treatment is discovered. Hang in there and don't lose hope. Also, don't lose your resolve to do whatever you choose to do your own way.
In the past few years I've been touched by cancer much too much. Not myself but I've had people close to me with cancer and some have lost the battle, some have won, for now at least and a few are fighting it at this moment. I honestly have no idea what I'd do. I guess there would be a lot of variables that would affect my choices but it would be really hard, that is the only thing I can say for sure. My daughter is grown with two teenagers. I love them all and my husband deeply. Thankfully, I have no children at home, but I'd still like to think my husband, daughter and grandkids "need" me and I'd be bothered most of all if I didn't think I'd be around to see the kids graduate from high school and hopefully college and hopefully to see them get married if they so choose and start their own families. However, I guess we never know what curves life may throw us, do we?
You're so very, VERY right about life being too short to sweat the small stuff. Your post makes me realize how silly and trivial some of the discussions about political issues in this interest actually are. You'll certainly be in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs to you!
Annie
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@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
28 May 11
I wish you luck and hope all goes well. I know things look grim, but anything is possible. I also hope that if things do not go well, you have a good plan for your African grey. I know that they are extremely intelligent birds and can be very picky about who they will associate with aside from their owner. As far as pets go I'd say they're about the closest thing to having actual children for the type of interaction you can have with them.
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@Adoniah (7513)
• United States
28 May 11
Yes Tiamet is my youngest kid. She is an eternal child, but an intelligent and demanding one. I believe I have found a young family who will do well with her. There is and 8 year old boy that wants to be a Vet in the family and loves her already. The Mother is a nurse. They have a little mixed poodle that Tiamet calls an idiot. I think they will all get along. Tiamet has them all pegged even the dog...he is an idiot...lol Tiamet is always my first concern she lives in a cage and cannot fend for herself...totally unfair.
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@6precious102 (4043)
• United States
28 May 11
Usually when we talk about politics, we're talking about government, but the word POLITIC means: "in accordance with good policy." Being "responsible" is in accordance with good policy. Therefore, this is exactly where you should have posted your discussion.
It's hard for me to say what I'd do if I were in your shoes. I'd like to think I'd reject the diagnosis as not from God and proclaim God's word, "By His stripes, I am healed," and keep claiming that promise from God no matter how I might be tempted to doubt Him.
@Adoniah (7513)
• United States
28 May 11
Nice definition! HaShem does not micromanage. I do not blame Him for anything. He does not punish here on earth. Our bodies are fragile organisms. It is a wonder that they function at all. I do not doubt the existence of HaShem. I Know He is there I do not simply believe. There is a difference you know.
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@Jesuriel (267)
• United States
27 May 11
Wow, my heart started pumping really fast after I read about your cancer problems. I am very young and if I were diagnosed with cancer at such a young age, God forbid, I would feel really miserable. My life would be destroyed but I would have to do some things during the little time I had left. If I were walking in your shoes, I would definitely find support from my family since I would be destroyed by the diagnose. I would definitely find a way to help people with the same cancer.
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@Adoniah (7513)
• United States
27 May 11
I am the last of my family. I am not destroyed by the diagnoses. I am angry at the VA for not listening to me and doing the tests earlier. Other than that, well, I will deal with it as soon as they get all tests done. I just hope they let me decide what I want to do and then do it.
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@urbandekay (18278)
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29 May 11
I simply cannot imagine what I would do, at first I am tempted to travel but perhaps I would carry on living my wonderful life in the manner I already do. Spend much time with those I love and walk much in the woods
all the best urban
@dawnald (85147)
• Shingle Springs, California
27 May 11
I don't care what interest you post your discussion in. It's either interesting enough to respond to or it's not. Some people pay attention to that stuff though.
Gosh, I'm sorry about the cancer. I haven't had to deal with cancer myself, and am not sure how I would deal with it. Best of luck, I hope they get you back into remission.
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@jb78000 (15139)
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27 May 11
that is tough adoniah. i admire how you seem to be dealing with it - i think i'll just ditto dawn. i am rubbish at saying anything. and btw i doubt anybody would report this for being off topic, and if they did i don't think the admin would be enormously impressed.
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
27 May 11
Hi Adoniah,
I am really sorry that you are facing cancer again. You are so right about most healthy people really needing to see and appreciate life through an ailing persons eyes. I have two children and although they are grown I would not know how I would react finding out I had cancer.
Although, I have to say that because I relish and cherish life I would do all possilbe to see how I can get through it. I would have the same outlook in life as you. Meaning that you have been through it and know what you have to do, though I have not been through it I would try everything possible to get through it as well.
As for the interest section, that really does not matter and reporting would not get it deleted because it really does not matter which section/interest you post it too. I don't even look at that I usually read the title and topic and if I find it of interest I respond.
Do take care of yourself and hope all results well.
@imnobodyspecial (318)
• United States
28 May 11
I've participated and even owned a few forums in the past, and have found that often posts and responses end up off topic, it's the natural order of conversation that they do so.
I would say I am sorry for the VA not doing the tests you requested earlier, but that would be redundant.
We've all responsibilities in this life, sometimes they are large sometimes not. Yet each one has to be met with the best possible we have to give, even when we think we have nothing left to give.
I know my opinion won't mean much in the over all scheme of things, but I say, post what you want, where you want, when you want...after all, what can happen that hasn't already done so?
Report, delete, does not silence, it just gives new venue for the voice.
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