THANK YOU!!

spongebob
spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
To all of our dear SemiColon friends...

This is my first log-in to CSN in quite some time due to my full plate here on the ship. I have missed each of you.

Words cannot express my gratitude for how so many of you responded to katie's post regarding her new cancer. Your genuine love, support, and encouragement - which have been the hallmark of our little group for as long as I can remember - were evident. I know Katie's fighting spirit was buoyed-up by your words and prayers. Especially in my absence.

We are leaving Gibraltar today bound for Malta where I will leave the ship and head home to be with her. She is ready to take on the dragon again and I am ready to be her back-up.

I wish I could have been home sooner, but regulations require I have an on-site relief Executive Officer here who has been fully briefed before I can depart the ship. He arrived from the west coast last night and once we get the ship safely to Malta, I will be able to depart.

Thank all of you for being there for Katie. You mean the world to both of us.

- SpongeBob

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  • nudgie
    nudgie Member Posts: 1,478 Member
    #2
    You and Katie never have to say thank-you to your family here. We are here all the time supporting you and others with prayers, thoughts, vibes, hugs, etc., everyday.

    We will pull together and be ONE strong force for you and Katie during this time as well as all the others fighting this beast.

    We are ONE and we are STRONG
  • usakat
    usakat Member Posts: 610 Member
    #3
    Thank you, my love, SpongeBob. And thank you to my Semi-Colon friends. It truly means so much to know I have a community of people here at CSN who "get" it, who can relate to the cancer experience and offer that special support and friendship that only survivors and other caregivers can. CSN is a wonderful place of hope and friendship.

    Thank you everyone....I'll keep you posted as things develop further. I should know something about surgery and treatment by later today.

    Katie

    check out my new blog:
    http://katiescancer.blogspot.com/
  • betina61
    betina61 Member Posts: 642 Member
    #4
    I'm so glad to know that shortly you will be with Katie,my prayers are with you both.
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #5
    I'm so glad you'll be able to be with her soon!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • sladich
    sladich Member Posts: 429 Member
    #6
    usakat said:

    Thank you, my love, SpongeBob. And thank you to my Semi-Colon friends. It truly means so much to know I have a community of people here at CSN who "get" it, who can relate to the cancer experience and offer that special support and friendship that only survivors and other caregivers can. CSN is a wonderful place of hope and friendship.

    Thank you everyone....I'll keep you posted as things develop further. I should know something about surgery and treatment by later today.

    Katie

    check out my new blog:
    http://katiescancer.blogspot.com/

    Katie,

    Great blog. I'll be sending good vibes your way. Thinking of you,

    Debbie
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #7
    Hi Bob,

    I was out of town when Katie posted her news. I am so sorry that Katie is having to once again deal with cancer. However, I am so happy that she has you.

    Please know that we are here for you both.

    Hurry Home!

    Hugs to you both,

    Kay
  • Limey
    Limey Member Posts: 446 Member
    #8
    Bob, you and Katie are family to me. With all my family, I take care of my own. you both have been wonderful supporters when I needed it. you were both like ma nicer fitting cup on my bra of health.

    I offered to come down to help (once it gets colder that a witches tit in January) here in MN. and would love to come down andtell you filthy jokes and polish Katies head for her.
    I love you both
    Mark.
  • Limey
    Limey Member Posts: 446 Member
    #9
    Bob, you and Katie are family to me. With all my family, I take care of my own. you both have been wonderful supporters when I needed it. you were both like ma nicer fitting cup on my bra of health.

    I offered to come down to help (once it gets colder that a witches tit in January) here in MN. and would love to come down andtell you filthy jokes and polish Katies head for her.
    I love you both
    Mark.
  • 2bhealed
    2bhealed Member Posts: 2,064 Member
    #10
    SB & Katie,

    So sorry to hear about the latest development. I guess I better catch up on some post reading. Man, a lot can happen when one leaves town on vacation.

    Katie, have you ever read Spontaneous Healing by Dr. Andrew Weil? It was so helpful to me in embracing a life that included a cancer dx.

    Good thing you're in good hands and are a pro in this realm.

    Prayers are with you both.

    peace, emily
  • fedester
    fedester Member Posts: 753 Member
    #11
    katie and bob,
    all the best in slaying the beast. my sil faced him 3 times and she is doing great!
    we are all here for you.
    be well
    never,ever give up!!
    bruce
  • usakat
    usakat Member Posts: 610 Member
    #12
    Limey said:

    Bob, you and Katie are family to me. With all my family, I take care of my own. you both have been wonderful supporters when I needed it. you were both like ma nicer fitting cup on my bra of health.

    I offered to come down to help (once it gets colder that a witches tit in January) here in MN. and would love to come down andtell you filthy jokes and polish Katies head for her.
    I love you both
    Mark.

    ROTFLMFAO!!! Mark, you crack me up :)

    Okay, please come to Carolina in the Winter - you can polish my bald head, like a Christmas ornament, but only if you will draw my eyebrows back on my face and make me look like a movie star...you seem like the artsy, fartsy type....

    You're the best!
  • usakat
    usakat Member Posts: 610 Member
    #13
    2bhealed said:

    SB & Katie,

    So sorry to hear about the latest development. I guess I better catch up on some post reading. Man, a lot can happen when one leaves town on vacation.

    Katie, have you ever read Spontaneous Healing by Dr. Andrew Weil? It was so helpful to me in embracing a life that included a cancer dx.

    Good thing you're in good hands and are a pro in this realm.

    Prayers are with you both.

    peace, emily

    Hi Emily,

    Thanks for your love and support...It means a lot to me. And no, I have not read Dr. Weil's book...yet.

    If I do in fact lose a part of or all of my stomach, I think juicing will be a huge part of my recovery. You might hear from me on the private line to ask for some tips.

    Hugs,
    Katie
  • usakat
    usakat Member Posts: 610 Member
    #14
    Thank you again, everyone! ((((((group hug))))))

    Tomorrow I have another endoscopy for more biopsies and photos, and a PET scan on Thursday. I'll keep you posted.

    Love and blessings to all my Semi-Colon friends!
  • crg123
    crg123 Member Posts: 80
    #15
    usakat said:

    Hi Emily,

    Thanks for your love and support...It means a lot to me. And no, I have not read Dr. Weil's book...yet.

    If I do in fact lose a part of or all of my stomach, I think juicing will be a huge part of my recovery. You might hear from me on the private line to ask for some tips.

    Hugs,
    Katie

    Does California red wine count as "juice"??????
    Cheryl
  • usakat
    usakat Member Posts: 610 Member
    #16
    crg123 said:

    Does California red wine count as "juice"??????
    Cheryl

    Oh please, oh please let it be...I know the Italians and French believe in the virtues of red wine. I want to be a believer too...

    And I can't wait to spend some time with our dear friend, Mary Merlot...lol....

    (Cheryl, you'll learn all about Mary at Palooza - so glad you'll be there!)
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #17
    sending much love to you both

    Love, Tara
  • jams67
    jams67 Member Posts: 925 Member
    #18
    usakat said:

    Thank you, my love, SpongeBob. And thank you to my Semi-Colon friends. It truly means so much to know I have a community of people here at CSN who "get" it, who can relate to the cancer experience and offer that special support and friendship that only survivors and other caregivers can. CSN is a wonderful place of hope and friendship.

    Thank you everyone....I'll keep you posted as things develop further. I should know something about surgery and treatment by later today.

    Katie

    check out my new blog:
    http://katiescancer.blogspot.com/

    Katie, Good luck with all of your tests. I will be praying that this is just a bump in the road. Look at your mom and know that this too will turn out ok.
    Jo Ann

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