"Coming Soon!"

Sundanceh
Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
edited February 2013 in Colorectal Cancer #1

The last six-months I've been ruminating about this upcoming post that I just started writing and will be releasing this month when I finish it....the topic will be one of universal understanding...and I believe that the new and old alike will be able to draw something from it...no matter where you find yourselves right now.

It's going to be strong...it's going to be powerful...it will be full of truth...it will be full of revelation...it will have self doubt...and it will have the joy of discovery.  Somehow, at this moment, I just feel that this will perhaps be the strongest piece I've ever written in my life....

I've copyrighted the material to protect my intellectual property...so you will notice the trademark circle c. 

As with alot of the deep pieces that I write, this one did not happen overnight....most of my topics ususally start 6-months or so back...and then I accumulate the different experiences and perspectives that I gather as I wrestle with the way that I want to present it.  And then it boils over...and then I need to talk...and I think this one is a direct benefit for the community...

If you're open minded, then cancer teaches us to look beyond ourselves and towards quelling the cries of others....cancer should not be a selfish disease...when one only sees themselves as the picture of cancer, then we're missing the point of what cancer is trying to show us.

And he's always trying to show us that...we simply need to understand the motive and then interpret what we are being told.

That's ususally where I raise my hand and try to do my thing...much to the chagrine of the community:)

The timing of this post is important...I scan in 3-weeks...and if the winds of change blow in a different direction for me this time and things go bad, I want this post to be out the and stand on its own merit...and not have to come afterwards should I find myself prejudiced against cancer once more.

I want this message to ring loud and clear....despite what my findings will be in a few weeks...don't want anything to tarnish the thoughts I've been carrying around all of these many months....it's time to release them like ballons into the air....

I don't want this one to be like putting a note in a bottle and casting it into the sea...so I'm cordially inviting all of you to read it and respond if you would like to do so.  It could be one of my Swan Song posts...and if it is, I'd like it to be good and be seen...just in case, it were the last big topic I ever discussed here.

I would like the lurking community to please join us, at least for this post...I believe the message to be life affirming...I feel it is important enough to personally invite you to this one...though you are always welcome:) 

Oh, and other family members here out on hiatus...stop back by and say hello and represent for this upcoming post and let me hear you one more time...because we never know when the last one will ever really be, do we?

Well, all that...and a bag of chips....Coming Soon!

Stay tuned to The Sundance Channel - "Story Matters Here."

You won't want to miss this one:)

-Craig

Release will be in Feb...no exact date yet, as I've just started laying out the ideas and have only written the first few paragraphs...I can't wait...and hope you feel the same.

 

 

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  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #2
    craig, i cannot wait

    hugs,

    pete

  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #3
     
    Ok, I'll be waiting

     

    Ok, I'll be waiting patiently.  :)

  • Dxed
    Dxed Member Posts: 79
    #4
    am all ears and eyes

     

    Hi Craig

     

    sorry if I do not post enough. yet I always read your posts. For this coming one, I sure will be waiting

     

    Sander

  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #5
    Hey Craig,
    I always look

    Hey Craig,

    I always look forward to your posts.  When I see one of your big, long ones, I feel almost a sense of relief.  This is because I know that I'm going to take something away from it.  Something that will help me to better cope as I move forward in my role as caregiver.  So.....the pressure is on. lol.

     

    Looking forward to it!

     

    chelsea

     

  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #6
    Dxed said:

    am all ears and eyes

     

    Hi Craig

     

    sorry if I do not post enough. yet I always read your posts. For this coming one, I sure will be waiting

     

    Sander

    Sander

    I'm sorry to be so strong...I just want us all together as one big family...I'm guilty of that I guess...I've softened my stance...always feel we are all stronger with the more participation we have...the diversity and the personalities are always our greatest assets.

    I'm glad to know that you are reading my posts....see there, Sander...I wouldn't have know that if you had not told me...and then I couldn't tell you thank you enough:)

    Now, you see where I'm going...look forward to seeing you on the post. 

    Right on!

     

     

  • thxmiker
    thxmiker Member Posts: 1,278 Member
    #7
    Next Chapter

    I am looking forward to your next chapter.

     

    Best Always,  mike

  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #8
    LivinginNH said:

     
    Ok, I'll be waiting

     

    Ok, I'll be waiting patiently.  :)

    Cyn:)

    This will be the one that I was telling you about....I actually think it's going to be coming much sooner than I originally thought...it's burning me alive right now...I just got to get these thoughts out:)

  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #9
    pete43lost_at_sea said:

    craig, i cannot wait

    hugs,

    pete

    Pete

    You'll like this one...but it's not the cancer clear new theory post...that one will be coming the first week of March after I know where I stand...

    But, this one is gonna' be a whopper:)

     

  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #10
    thxmiker said:

    Next Chapter

    I am looking forward to your next chapter.

     

    Best Always,  mike

    Thx Mike!

    Looking forward to hearing the echoes of the community reverberating inside my brain...this one is for all of us.

  • mukamom
    mukamom Member Posts: 402
    #11
    Sundanceh said:

    Thx Mike!

    Looking forward to hearing the echoes of the community reverberating inside my brain...this one is for all of us.

    Wonderful

    to hear of a new post...I have been fighting my own demons, not all directly related to Robert's cancer, but probably are...I just don't see it.

    Much of what you have to say often sheds some understanding in other challenges, fears, desires we have.

    I await Dr. Craig......

     

    Angela

  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #12
    Chelsea71 said:

    Hey Craig,
    I always look

    Hey Craig,

    I always look forward to your posts.  When I see one of your big, long ones, I feel almost a sense of relief.  This is because I know that I'm going to take something away from it.  Something that will help me to better cope as I move forward in my role as caregiver.  So.....the pressure is on. lol.

     

    Looking forward to it!

     

    chelsea

     

    Dear Chels:)

    You delight me no end!  Now that I've got you on the line...let me tell you a story...you'll like this one...I'll make it quick, LOL!

    The other morning, I was zooming into work and having a very unusual conversation....you'll never guess who I was talking to...

    Chelsea71...I like to refer to her as Chels:)

    Anyway, we were having one hell of a conversation...you talking out of the left lobe of my brain...and me over on the right side trying to answer you back...thoughts and stuff flying back across the truck cab with me barreling down the highway...oblivous to my surroundings:)

    There are times when I think that I've lost my mind....

    Wish I could remember what we said, but it was dam good, I promise you:)

    I'm crazy stupid like that...I carry so many of you so close...because, I just don't know any other way...for me, there is no other way:)

    I'll see you on the post...no pressure or anything, LOL!

    Just like the postman, Sundance will deliver!

  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #13
    mukamom said:

    Wonderful

    to hear of a new post...I have been fighting my own demons, not all directly related to Robert's cancer, but probably are...I just don't see it.

    Much of what you have to say often sheds some understanding in other challenges, fears, desires we have.

    I await Dr. Craig......

     

    Angela

    Hi Angela:)

    I can't wait for you to see it with me:)

  • annalexandria
    annalexandria Member Posts: 2,571 Member
    #14
    Sundanceh said:

    Cyn:)

    This will be the one that I was telling you about....I actually think it's going to be coming much sooner than I originally thought...it's burning me alive right now...I just got to get these thoughts out:)

    Sign of a true writer...

    when you just HAVE to write!  Hugs!  AA

  • k44454445
    k44454445 Member Posts: 494
    #15
    Craig

    your posts are always great. hope you post it soon!

    hugs

    judy

  • thingy45
    thingy45 Member Posts: 632 Member
    #16
    k44454445 said:

    Craig

    your posts are always great. hope you post it soon!

    hugs

    judy

    Lurking

    Hi Craig, 

    Yes  Craig I lurk, but always read your and Pete-lost-at-sea  posts. Busy with my own writing, have a few short stories out, working on novel and childrens series. Have a new boy friend and a  very sick daughter, who is awaiting brain surgery to help out.

    I hope your scan is going to be OK you deserve some good news after the trying year of 2012. Always nervewrecking and very hard to do scans and tests. Positief thinking and hope is all we can do.

    waiting for your next posts, love and hugs, Marjan

     

     

  • renw
    renw Member Posts: 282 Member
    #17
    a post about a possible

    a post about a possible future post? really???

  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #18
    renw said:

    a post about a possible

    a post about a possible future post? really???

     

    RENW - How dare you!  You're a newbie, so you have no idea who you're directing your snide comments to - you've been on this board for what, ONE single month??  Well, our dear friend Craig has been supporting the cancer patients on this board for YEARS, through the good and the bad, he has been right there beside us.  He has gone through more personally that pretty much anyone out here.  You should take note of his words and experience, it might do you good.   He insightfullness about what this disease does to cancer patients physically and mentally is without question the best anyone on this board could offer.  He is our dearest friend, and you'd be wise to listen to him.

    As for you, your profile doesn't show ANYTHING at all, so who are you exactly??   I think we'd like to know who we're dealing with here, but I think I already do.

  • Lorikat
    Lorikat Member Posts: 681 Member
    #19
    LivinginNH said:

     

    RENW - How dare you!  You're a newbie, so you have no idea who you're directing your snide comments to - you've been on this board for what, ONE single month??  Well, our dear friend Craig has been supporting the cancer patients on this board for YEARS, through the good and the bad, he has been right there beside us.  He has gone through more personally that pretty much anyone out here.  You should take note of his words and experience, it might do you good.   He insightfullness about what this disease does to cancer patients physically and mentally is without question the best anyone on this board could offer.  He is our dearest friend, and you'd be wise to listen to him.

    As for you, your profile doesn't show ANYTHING at all, so who are you exactly??   I think we'd like to know who we're dealing with here, but I think I already do.

    Ditto

    Ditto

  • neons356
    neons356 Member Posts: 57 Member
    #20
    LivinginNH said:

     

    RENW - How dare you!  You're a newbie, so you have no idea who you're directing your snide comments to - you've been on this board for what, ONE single month??  Well, our dear friend Craig has been supporting the cancer patients on this board for YEARS, through the good and the bad, he has been right there beside us.  He has gone through more personally that pretty much anyone out here.  You should take note of his words and experience, it might do you good.   He insightfullness about what this disease does to cancer patients physically and mentally is without question the best anyone on this board could offer.  He is our dearest friend, and you'd be wise to listen to him.

    As for you, your profile doesn't show ANYTHING at all, so who are you exactly??   I think we'd like to know who we're dealing with here, but I think I already do.

    livinginNH

    Renw has as much right as anyone here to express an opinion, regardless of how long they've been on this site. And whether or not they have a profile should have nothing to do with their right to express an opinion. Your remarks, as I see it, are confrontational, and are just opening the door to causing negativity within this group. This site provides the ability for us to send private emails to other members, and I think that comments such as yours should be taken private, and not to the group as a whole. Sure, Craig has been thru a lot, and so has everyone else here. Try showing a bit more compassion and respect for the opinions and feelings of others.

                                                                                                                                             Carl

  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #21
    LivinginNH said:

     

    RENW - How dare you!  You're a newbie, so you have no idea who you're directing your snide comments to - you've been on this board for what, ONE single month??  Well, our dear friend Craig has been supporting the cancer patients on this board for YEARS, through the good and the bad, he has been right there beside us.  He has gone through more personally that pretty much anyone out here.  You should take note of his words and experience, it might do you good.   He insightfullness about what this disease does to cancer patients physically and mentally is without question the best anyone on this board could offer.  He is our dearest friend, and you'd be wise to listen to him.

    As for you, your profile doesn't show ANYTHING at all, so who are you exactly??   I think we'd like to know who we're dealing with here, but I think I already do.

    Thank You Ladies!

    That was sweet, Cynthia...you've got a roar too:)  Way to tell it, baby!

    You too, Lori:)  Nice to see you:)

    I suppose as a public forum, I have as much a right "to post about a future post" as a topic as anyone else who wants to open a topic of their choosing.

    It's a public forum...

    I think the folks that know me here know what I'm about...that's good enough for me. 

    And Carl, why don't you lighten up on, Cynthia...she just lost her husband last month to cancer and in the grieving process...and stepped back out of the shadows to stand up for me as her friend....otherwise, she would not be here.

    Think about that...

     

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