So many new names....

leesag
leesag Member Posts: 621 Member
in Ovarian Cancer #1
I see so many new names, and I just want to hug all of you! I've not been very active on any of the support boards lately. After I went back into remission, my dad became ill and passed away. At any rate, I was diagnosed in 2 years ago this month, had debulking and chemo. Declared NED in July 2010. Recurrence to the brain May 2011, brain surgery, radiation and Gamma knife June - August. Declared NED September 2011.

I miss Linda and Dorian and Susan and Sandra and Bonnie and everyone else who has been called home, but I wanted to take a minute to let the ladies who are new here know this: While I'd certainly rather be cancer free, I am grateful for all of my new friends. Those who have gone and those who remain here to support and care for us--you know who you are!

Thank you all!

Leesa

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  • anicca
    anicca Member Posts: 334 Member
    #2
    Leesa, your courage and
    Leesa, your courage and positive outlook are a real inspiration to me.

    DB
  • kikz
    kikz Member Posts: 1,345 Member
    #3
    anicca said:

    Leesa, your courage and
    Leesa, your courage and positive outlook are a real inspiration to me.

    DB

    Thank you Leesa
    for your kind words and your strong spirit.

    Karen
  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals Member Posts: 1,366 Member
    #4
    kikz said:

    Thank you Leesa
    for your kind words and your strong spirit.

    Karen

    Hugging you right back, Leesa!
    Thank you for your loving support!

    Kelly
  • Susan53
    Susan53 Member Posts: 178
    #5
    Sorry to hear
    Leesa sorry to hear of your Dad. You certainly have given me lots of inspiration from this board. Keep up your strength and the fight. We are all here to win the fight against ovarian cancer. I believe we are all here to gain awareness about ovarian cancer so we are not losing our friends in vain. I know it is very hard to go on every time we lose one of our sisters, but remember we are doing it for all of us. Hugs Sharon
  • mopar
    mopar Member Posts: 1,972 Member
    #6
    SO SORRY, LEESA
    So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You've been through so much, yet you remain strong and positive. I truly miss our teal sisters, too. Everyone on this board is such an inspiration, and the support is tremendous.

    Thankful for your NED status. I'm hoping to continue to receive the same news when I see my doctor in February.

    Stay strong!

    (((HUGS)))
    Monika
  • Mwee
    Mwee Member Posts: 1,338
    #7
    Dear Leesa
    I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. (((HUGS))) I also was deeply touched by the same beautiful, loving and strong friends that we miss so much. Each time I see a new sister come aboard, I remember being greeted by Bonnie and Saundra and the feeling of relief that I found soulmates who understood and were so willing to share their experiences.

    You brought a BIG smile to my face this AM. NED on and on....... (((HUGS))) Maria
  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #8
    Leesa,
    so sorry to hear about your Dad. Tough stuff.

    Congratulations on 2 years! What are you planning to do to celebrate?

    Hugs,
    kathleen
  • Cafewoman53
    Cafewoman53 Member Posts: 735 Member
    #9
    Sorry about your Dad
    It seems like we should be exempt from life's tragedies with all we go thru. So gld to hear you are Ned.
    Colleen
  • Kaleena
    Kaleena Member Posts: 2,088 Member
    #10
    Leesa:
    Sorry for your loss.
    Leesa:

    Sorry for your loss. I am glad you are NED.
    (((Leesa)))


    Kathy
  • jepsj5
    jepsj5 Member Posts: 18
    #11
    Leesa
    Leesa,

    Thats hard...sorry to hear about your Dad's passing...(((HUGS)) Praying for comfort and strength during this time.
  • mom2greatkids
    mom2greatkids Member Posts: 528
    #12
    jepsj5 said:

    Leesa
    Leesa,

    Thats hard...sorry to hear about your Dad's passing...(((HUGS)) Praying for comfort and strength during this time.

    Leesa, so sorry to hear
    Leesa, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please allow yourself to grieve! Carla
  • LaundryQueen
    LaundryQueen Member Posts: 676
    #13
    mom2greatkids said:

    Leesa, so sorry to hear
    Leesa, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please allow yourself to grieve! Carla

    Sorry your dad is gone. I
    Sorry your dad is gone. I would want to go before my children did so you allowed him that comfort. Stay NED for evermore.
  • poopergirl14052
    poopergirl14052 Member Posts: 1,183 Member
    #14
    LaundryQueen said:

    Sorry your dad is gone. I
    Sorry your dad is gone. I would want to go before my children did so you allowed him that comfort. Stay NED for evermore.

    I too am sorry
    your Dad passed away. I am so happy you are ned...that is awesome news. I have not posted much this much and yes many new teal sisters. I have a hard time coming here,,I read..but do not post much. Sometimes when I do it takes forever to log on and my posts get lost. I also was sick with with rising glucose over 400 and had to start on insulin. I miss Linda and our lost family too and I feel kinda down..but I feel better now. I had a birthday yesterday and I remember why I fight so hard...to live my life and try to enjoy every moment ...val
  • carolenk
    carolenk Member Posts: 907 Member
    #15
    poopergirl14052 said:

    I too am sorry
    your Dad passed away. I am so happy you are ned...that is awesome news. I have not posted much this much and yes many new teal sisters. I have a hard time coming here,,I read..but do not post much. Sometimes when I do it takes forever to log on and my posts get lost. I also was sick with with rising glucose over 400 and had to start on insulin. I miss Linda and our lost family too and I feel kinda down..but I feel better now. I had a birthday yesterday and I remember why I fight so hard...to live my life and try to enjoy every moment ...val

    Happy Birthday, Val!
    I hope you celebrated your birthday BIG TIME!

    I have been feeling kind of depressed lately myself, and it is such a wierd thing for me. Maybe I need full spectrum lights to perk me up.

    I used to lose my posts a lot so I copy them BEFORE I post them...that way, if they disappear, I just paste them back in.

    Leesa: I am sorry to hear what you have been going through.

    To both of you: Stay NED and stay strong.
  • azgrandma
    azgrandma Member Posts: 609 Member
    #16
    carolenk said:

    Happy Birthday, Val!
    I hope you celebrated your birthday BIG TIME!

    I have been feeling kind of depressed lately myself, and it is such a wierd thing for me. Maybe I need full spectrum lights to perk me up.

    I used to lose my posts a lot so I copy them BEFORE I post them...that way, if they disappear, I just paste them back in.

    Leesa: I am sorry to hear what you have been going through.

    To both of you: Stay NED and stay strong.

    sorry
    words can not express my sorrow about your father.
    good to see you here.
    Hugs Lynda
  • Hissy_Fitz
    Hissy_Fitz Member Posts: 1,834
    #17
    I was just thinking the same
    I was just thinking the same thing.....so many new names! I wish the membership of this club would stop growing!

    I miss the ones that have passed, too - especially Nancy. I was looking for something in my phone the other day and came across text messages to/from her not long before she died, and of course, I clouded up and rained all over the place.

    It's really, really hard to let go.

    Carlene

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