Adube - Where are you? How are things?

Hey there
Hi Terry and the rest of the gang -- Thanks for checking up on me! I feel so terrible after being MIA for the last few weeks. I started a new job and my brother had a baby-- between that and dad, I wound up just coming home and passing out. After hearing about Lee just now-- god, I...I don't even know what to say. I really wish I would have thought to log in...just once a week even. Just to check in. My heart aches. I can't believe how much someone can miss a person they barely know, but I do. I don't even know what to say. I wish I would have gotten to tell him how much he meant to me. He changed my life. I know that sounds cliche and stupid, but seriously-- I was so lost. I felt like he was my EC shepherd, guiding me through my darkened hours...

As for dad, he is hanging in there. He had a prelim CT scan the first week of November that showed no change. We counted it as a small victory, at least it's not bigger, right? He started round 2 of the aggressive chemo and has been feeling more tingling in his feet and hands, but nothing astronomically abnormal. They also found an infection (or what they described as "inflammation") in his colon a couple weeks ago, but after starting him on an antibiotic he seems to be doing better. PET scan after the holidays, we're hoping the nodes are at least less "hot" -- the doc is now barely able to feel the one that was golfball sized on his neck, so we're hoping that's a good sign.

... I think I'm going try my best attempt at sleep. Oh Lee. You will be missed, friend.

-Alissa (daughter of Mike, Stage IV)

If I disappear again, please feel free to email me: alissamdube@gmail.com, also facebook might be a good way to get in touch too (alissa dube) - sometimes I lose track of time when work has me out late... I gotta catch up on you kids too.

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Hi and welcome back
We have missed your posts here, and I'm glad to hear that your dad is doing well. Also, congratulations on becoming an aunt! How exciting for you!

Thanks for your kind words about Lee. I know that he enjoyed getting to know you, and often spoke of your conversations. He had a special place in his heart for you too. I miss him terribly, but am so glad that he's not suffering any more. We had a really rough month leading up to his passing, and honestly, it's comforting to think that he's at peace now.

Please keep in touch with us, and keep us posted on dad!
Chantal

TerryV said:

Glad for the update
Good to hear that your dad's doing okay. I'm with you - no change is good in that it's not gotten larger. Don't forget about letting us know how it goes for him with the PET scan. He will be in our prayers for a positive response to chemo.

Congrats to your family on the new baby. And you for the new job. Hope you've found something you enjoy.

Please don't stay away so long. An update every now and then is appreciated.

Love & Hugs!

Terry

Thank you all!
Thank you all for thinking of me -- and please don't take my absence to mean I've stopped thinking about you guys and praying for you every day.

Super mad giant love hugs

Alissa