Something that inspired me

Kerry S
Kerry S Member Posts: 606 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
The wings of eagles is a John Wayne flick. It was on again today. This movie inspired me back when undergoing chemo/rad 7/08 and I thought I would pass it on to you new folks.

In the true story movie, he breaks his back and is paralyzed and told he will never walk again. In the hospital his friend and him get a little loaded and sing “I’m gonna to move that toe that toe, I’m gonna to move that toe”. Well he does move the toe and is able to walk with canes.

While I was on the rad table mooning the techs and being rotiserized, I would sing “I’m gonna kill that node that node, I’m gonna kill that node. “ I also always referred to my rad tech as Sir Kent the node slayer. Damned if it did not work as the cancerous node was killed.

What I want to get across to you new folks is simply “the power of positive thinking”. It does work. Call it the placebo effect or what ever you want. They told me I would be dead by now. I am sure as hell alive.

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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #2
    Thanks for the inspiration, Kerry!
    That is wonderful inspiration for me. I haven't seen that movie, but my my brother is a HUGE JW fan; I'll have to ask him if he has it. I am glad the strategy worked so well for you.
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #3
    AnneCan said:

    Thanks for the inspiration, Kerry!
    That is wonderful inspiration for me. I haven't seen that movie, but my my brother is a HUGE JW fan; I'll have to ask him if he has it. I am glad the strategy worked so well for you.

    Great Inspiration!
    Thank you for the great inspiration and sharing your story with us! Oh yes, I will think about what you said when I am down and I know my spirits will be lifted.
  • RickMurtagh
    RickMurtagh Member Posts: 587 Member
    #4
    Terry, Terry, Terry
    Radiation and chemo did not kill that node. We all know you out-orneryed it (not sure of the spelling there - think it might be ied?). But we sure are glad you are still around to encourage us and at times even amuse us with your wit and humor.
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #5
    thank you
    I love this. You are so right. I'm not a "new folk" and I'd love to say you are preaching to the converted but your message is inspirational to an "old folk" to -- really affirming.

    Tara
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #6
    RickMurtagh said:

    Terry, Terry, Terry
    Radiation and chemo did not kill that node. We all know you out-orneryed it (not sure of the spelling there - think it might be ied?). But we sure are glad you are still around to encourage us and at times even amuse us with your wit and humor.

    Love it!
    Out-orneryed! I love it!

    Now I'm convinced I'll live till I'm 103!

    Not that there is a lack of (shall we call it strong-will?!) amongst dear ones in this board and elsewhere ;)

    Tara
  • Kerry S
    Kerry S Member Posts: 606 Member
    #7
    RickMurtagh said:

    Terry, Terry, Terry
    Radiation and chemo did not kill that node. We all know you out-orneryed it (not sure of the spelling there - think it might be ied?). But we sure are glad you are still around to encourage us and at times even amuse us with your wit and humor.

    Hey Rick
    It’s spelt with a K as in killer! That’s ok as after 67 years I have learned to answer to anything with an erry on the end of it.
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #8
    The Duke
    Hey, Kerry.

    My husband loves John Wayne movies, but that's one I haven't seen. Not sure if he has. I'll be sure to look for it!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #9
    I've seen it too
    Kerry,

    I've seen that movie a couple of times, too. Very powerful.
    Yes, I believe your fighting mode has helped you. No laying down and giving into it, here!

    Lisa
  • jillpls
    jillpls Member Posts: 238
    #10
    the mind is very powerful
    Thank you for the reminder of the importance of positive thinking. I had a CT a week ago and won't get results until the 20th. Shouldn't be worried but I am. I have to think more positive like you.
    Jill
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #11
    jillpls said:

    the mind is very powerful
    Thank you for the reminder of the importance of positive thinking. I had a CT a week ago and won't get results until the 20th. Shouldn't be worried but I am. I have to think more positive like you.
    Jill

    Jill,
    I hope you get great
    Jill,

    I hope you get great results from your scan.
  • HollyID
    HollyID Member Posts: 946 Member
    #12
    jillpls said:

    the mind is very powerful
    Thank you for the reminder of the importance of positive thinking. I had a CT a week ago and won't get results until the 20th. Shouldn't be worried but I am. I have to think more positive like you.
    Jill

    Jill,
    I hope you get great results from your scan. They're a bugger to worry about.
  • RickMurtagh
    RickMurtagh Member Posts: 587 Member
    #13
    Kerry S said:

    Hey Rick
    It’s spelt with a K as in killer! That’s ok as after 67 years I have learned to answer to anything with an erry on the end of it.

    Early am
    That was an early AM post after being up all night with diarrhea. I was probably punch drunk and either typed it wrong or did not catch the spell checker making the change. Either way I stand by my awake too long defense!

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