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  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    DMike said:

    Congrats!

    Yep, you're an RCC badass! Great news!

    David

    Thanx David

    It's all the luck of the draw. Even if sometimes we have to draw a few times. I guess you don't need all aces to win a hand once in a while.

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    APny said:

    That's really wonderful news.

    That's really wonderful news. I'm so happy for you. Yes, go and celebrate with some pizza and beer Smile

    Don't have to

    tell me twice. First one is in honor of Wedgie.

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member

    Bottoms up

    Oh Happy Day!!  What wonderful news, fox! 

    There aren't enough words to sum up what an inspiration you are to me.  Your positive outlook (coupled with your humor) has had a positive effect on me and I thank you for that.  I couldn't be happier for your good news! 

    I think pizza and beer are what's for supper.  I'll raise my bottle to you and Djinnie and Jojo, for all of you have recent good reports to celebrate.

    Cheers!

    Thanx Twinny

    I think you are the inspiration for many. You pushed when so many times when you were told no. You are on top of your game. You will be where I am in another year or so. There is just so much adversity in the way. It's all about moving forward regardless of the obstacles. Look at the UCONN men. That is belief in reaching the goal.

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    adman said:

    Great news....

     

    Here's to your health!!

    God Bless!!

     

     

     

    Thanx Adman

    We're not done yet. Just good sailing weather for a while.

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member

    Wonderful news!!

    That's great news foxhd..many many more stable scans are on the way!!..

    That's all

    we can ask for, right strongmind? I reminded my Doctor that when we first met, she said to me," If we can't cure you, would you be happy if we kept you stable?" She says, "I said that?" Then she gave me my hug. What a great woman.

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    Djinnie said:

    Fantastic News!!

    What amazing news Fox, you have worked bloody hard for it! You serve to inspire the rest of the team!I am so excited for you:) if you are offerring pizza, I'm in, especially if it's a Chicargo Pizza, not so keen on the beer but a glass of St. Emillion will do nicely, CHEERS!

     

    Djinnie xx

     

    Djinnie,

    You need a new name. Like Jacque, the supporter. I hope the Karma rubs off on you. I shoot you some everyday. And since I poured you a beer, and I wouldn't want to throw it out, and no one else is here, and I am thirsty, and ....

    More importantly, you get better.

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    Srashedb said:

    Great news!

    fox:

    great news and happy anniversary! 

    Sarah

    Sarah

    thank you. How time flies.

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member

    you're a ROCK STAR Fox!!

    And an inspiration to the rest of us. (I'm gonna go exercise today, thinking of you as my example) Congratulations on a fantastic year,with many more to come!

    Here's my advice, I am alive,

    Only exercise so hard that if you miss a few days you don't loose ground. I can see me getting very busy this summer and missing alot.

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    APny said:

    On a related note, how long

    On a related note, how long after your surgery before you had a glass of wine or a bottle beer? I'm nearly a month out but still afraid to indulge. And I'd love to toast Fox with a glass of wine tonight Smile

    Probably a month

    I didn't have much interest at first. But I've caught up Apny.

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    icemantoo said:

    Pictures

    If any of you gals besides Alex or any of the guys want to add  a picture of your beer and pizza for the toast to Fox  don't let me stop you.

    I am sure Fox would appreciate it.

    Icemantoo

    Lets not forget

    I am not NED. Probably will never happen. But this is close. Every other day or so, I just crash out. I still get so tired. I need my naps. But I don't mind. It has become a good excuse for being lazy when I need it. Like anything, as more experience builds, there becomes a comfort level that comes with it. I think about cancer all the time just like everyone else does. But I can do it with optimism. I guess we celebrate the little victories and appreciate them. We do this together. I think about my early initiation and don't remember having someone I could look at with hope. It was scarey. If my progress gives hope to others, I could not be happier.

    Share the pizza and beer!...and the Karma too!

  • brea588
    brea588 Member Posts: 240
    wonderful

    Wonderful news Fox!!!!!  So happy for you, and it is time to celebrate lol  By the way  i had my u/s yest and met uro/onc and NED at this time YAY!!!!!!!!! Now i think i will celebrate as well.  One cold bud light coming up  LOL

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    brea588 said:

    wonderful

    Wonderful news Fox!!!!!  So happy for you, and it is time to celebrate lol  By the way  i had my u/s yest and met uro/onc and NED at this time YAY!!!!!!!!! Now i think i will celebrate as well.  One cold bud light coming up  LOL

    brea,

    Awesome! And how's your hip?

  • Gordon Charles
    Gordon Charles Member Posts: 91
    Carpel tunnel next...

    Holy Smokes Fox:   For a man of few words you've exploded...I can just visualize the moustache dancing around as you smile, smile, SMILE !  You definitely Do Not Take Prisoners !!!

    P.S.  What kind of pizza are you enjoying.... before the cupcakes ?

  • sblairc
    sblairc Member Posts: 585 Member
    foxhd said:

    Lets not forget

    I am not NED. Probably will never happen. But this is close. Every other day or so, I just crash out. I still get so tired. I need my naps. But I don't mind. It has become a good excuse for being lazy when I need it. Like anything, as more experience builds, there becomes a comfort level that comes with it. I think about cancer all the time just like everyone else does. But I can do it with optimism. I guess we celebrate the little victories and appreciate them. We do this together. I think about my early initiation and don't remember having someone I could look at with hope. It was scarey. If my progress gives hope to others, I could not be happier.

    Share the pizza and beer!...and the Karma too!

    This is how I feel about being on this forum

    What you said about thinking about cancer but "I can do it with optism" is how my life has changed since coming to this forum. Thank you for the hope you bring to us caretakers. I am very grateful. I will share the pizza (but not the beer. Mine, all mine!!)

  • Jojo61
    Jojo61 Member Posts: 1,309 Member
    Way to go Foxy! You are our

    Way to go Foxy! You are our amazing gladiator! I am so happy that it is all going so well!! You are an inspiration!

    Big Hugs and SMILES,

    Jojo

  • GSRon
    GSRon Member Posts: 1,303 Member
    Jojo61 said:

    Way to go Foxy! You are our

    Way to go Foxy! You are our amazing gladiator! I am so happy that it is all going so well!! You are an inspiration!

    Big Hugs and SMILES,

    Jojo

    Oh my... Hottie Alert..!  

    Oh my... Hottie Alert..!   JoJo has a new picture... oh my..!  Tongue Out

    Ron

  • APny
    APny Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    Jojo61 said:

    Way to go Foxy! You are our

    Way to go Foxy! You are our amazing gladiator! I am so happy that it is all going so well!! You are an inspiration!

    Big Hugs and SMILES,

    Jojo

    Wow

    " I think about cancer all the time just like everyone else does. But I can do it with optimism. I guess we celebrate the little victories and appreciate them. We do this together. I think about my early initiation and don't remember having someone I could look at with hope. It was scarey. If my progress gives hope to others, I could not be happier."

    I would give anything to have your incredible attitude and outlook. I'm hoping to get there one day. You're truly an inspiration.

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    GSRon said:

    Oh my... Hottie Alert..!  

    Oh my... Hottie Alert..!   JoJo has a new picture... oh my..!  Tongue Out

    Ron

    Hubba hubba hubba..

    Whatever that is. I'm with Ron.

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    APny said:

    Wow

    " I think about cancer all the time just like everyone else does. But I can do it with optimism. I guess we celebrate the little victories and appreciate them. We do this together. I think about my early initiation and don't remember having someone I could look at with hope. It was scarey. If my progress gives hope to others, I could not be happier."

    I would give anything to have your incredible attitude and outlook. I'm hoping to get there one day. You're truly an inspiration.

    Apny, it can be programmed

    Practice, practice, practice. I've repeated this story often. Back when I was about 18-20, I made a decision to avoid negativism. When asked, "How are you?" So many people say, "Not bad." I think "Gee, I wish things were worse for you. Then maybe you'd be happy." I never, never, never respond not bad. I always say "Excellent" or "wonderful" or "outstanding" or "awesome". Something of the such. It sets the tone for maintaining enthusiasm. Just do it. Repetition creates the norm and an expected outcome. UCONN men just proved it. Coach Kevin Ollie does this better than anyone. So, when someone asks how I am, and I answer "Great", I reciprocate and ask them how they are. If I get a response of "Great", I say "Good for us!" It's amazing the positive energy that gets created. They always smile, laugh, or their faces lighten up with a feel good look. It is as if they have never experienced such an affirmative interaction. Blows my mind every time. And I do this every day. Its free and its easy...I have to admit that I may not have felt so enthusiastic during my Il-2 treatments. But I deserved some slack on that one.

  • Srashedb
    Srashedb Member Posts: 482 Member
    foxhd said:

    Apny, it can be programmed

    Practice, practice, practice. I've repeated this story often. Back when I was about 18-20, I made a decision to avoid negativism. When asked, "How are you?" So many people say, "Not bad." I think "Gee, I wish things were worse for you. Then maybe you'd be happy." I never, never, never respond not bad. I always say "Excellent" or "wonderful" or "outstanding" or "awesome". Something of the such. It sets the tone for maintaining enthusiasm. Just do it. Repetition creates the norm and an expected outcome. UCONN men just proved it. Coach Kevin Ollie does this better than anyone. So, when someone asks how I am, and I answer "Great", I reciprocate and ask them how they are. If I get a response of "Great", I say "Good for us!" It's amazing the positive energy that gets created. They always smile, laugh, or their faces lighten up with a feel good look. It is as if they have never experienced such an affirmative interaction. Blows my mind every time. And I do this every day. Its free and its easy...I have to admit that I may not have felt so enthusiastic during my Il-2 treatments. But I deserved some slack on that one.

    Some slack

    yes, Fox, I think you deserve some slack and then some, for your IL2 Treatment; having not just the physical side during treatment, the recovery but psychotic episodes most clearly qualifies you for slack.

    sarah