LIVESTRONG Good wishes for the ones who need it...

[NYadgal]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 4:33pm

I've been thinking...

...That we can share our good, collective karma with everyone on this board who is facing a challenge or dealing with a loss.

I have learned recently of too many friends facing cancer. I know that people I care about are facing challenges. I am touched by the fact that so many people could really use a word of encouragement.

I just thought that we could all have a place to share a thought, send a wish out into the universe on someone's behalf or leave a message about someone we know who could use a prayer, wish, or good thought (whatever you subscribe to)

I'm using the slogan from the LIVESTRONG organization as inspiration:

"We believe that unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything."

So, if you have a story you want to share, a request for strength, or just want to bump the thread in honor of someone... here's a place to do it.

Share and find strength. Thanks for the unity of the BWW OT board...

Updated On: 11/6/10 at 04:33 PM

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 5:04pm

Well, in the tradition of iflitifloat (without her common sense), I'll use this chance to clue the board in on my travails.

As some of you already know, I was treated for stage IIB testicular cancer earlier this year. From January to May 2010 I had two surgeries and two rounds of chemo, was declared cured and sent on my way.

Unfortunately, my case has proven a tough nut to crack, if you'll pardon the pun. Routine scans a few weeks ago showed suspicious masses in my lungs, and a biopsy this past week confirmed that the nut cancer is back and has taken its second-rate act on the road. I'm preparing for some more (and more intensive) chemo, and there are contingency plans if that doesn't do the trick.

This is oversharing, even for me, but I'm kind of at a point where I just don't give a sh*t any more. Again, in the grand tradition of iflitifloat, don't feel the need to treat me with kid gloves. I remain, after all, something of an a-hole a lot of the time, and cancer hasn't seemed to change that. Just ask PalJoey :) (Just a joke. I promise. No hating!)
Updated On: 11/6/10 at 05:04 PM

[StockardFan]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 5:13pm

Phyllis, you have been and remain in my thoughts. xoxoxoxo

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 5:18pm

PRS - I had no idea.

I will keep good thoughts for you, and hope to see your crankiness around for a very very long time.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 5:22pm

PRS - you are so brave - and I'm so glad you've shared your story with everyone here - so that we can send you all the good wishes and say all the prayers that you deserve!

Let us know what we can do to help... and, I'll try to think of as many nut jokes as I can.

XOX

[iflitifloat]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 5:58pm

Ah, Phyllis... I never posted about my first round with cancer or when, the following year, I fell and broke my arm in three places. This time around, with a little boost here, following an impulsive post on Facebook, I just plopped it out there for public consumption. The good wishes, support, and liver jokes turned out to be a definite spirit booster. I knew you were also going through your own version of the same problem, and am glad it's out there publicly now so you can have the same experience.

I think my reluctance to share in the past was fear of being treated differently, when we know that we still are who we are, and hopefully always will be. A**hole. S*lf-righteous b*tch. Whatever.

I suspect that you and I aren't the only people struggling with scary health issues. But right now, I am overwhelmed with the volume of issues that you have to deal with just to get to a place (geographically) so you can dive into the next round of treatment. All my good thoughts are shooting out into the cosmos for the next two weeks to go smoothly and for the chemo to kick the as of your nutlung sh*t!

[Q]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 6:54pm

If nothing else, PRS, maybe having this avenue to release 'whatever' into will free up a little more of your mind and energy.

And we will, of course, continue to keep you in our thoughts - especially when dealing with nuts.

Speaking of which - iflit, that new av is scary perfect!

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 7:36pm

Phyllis - thank you for sharing. I will keep you in my thoughts ... even if I don't visit here that often any more to see your more colorful behavior on a regular basis.

[D2]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 7:49pm

All best, PRS. Lots of love, too.

[MotorTink]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 8:23pm

I have never been able to express the encouraging and supportive words/thoughts thing like the rest of these wonderful people, though I think and feel them for both of you, so I bring the pretty....

A picture i know PRS quite enjoys..


Stay strong!

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 9:02pm

Damn typos.

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 9:04pm

Works for both my friends!

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 9:06pm

I think I'll get you this t-shirt to wear to the treatments.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 11/6/10 at 9:19pm

Iflit, you are in my prayers as well my dear. I hope all of my dear friends here can have health, love and happiness.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 12:34am

You guys, "Boobliver & Nutlung" could SO be the title of a detective series, cast and theme dependent upon which network picked it up.

I have to say, for years I thought this kind of thread seemed silly. Then I got older and my friends got sicker and relatives died and friends from here were really kind when that happened and I came to see the value (real, honest value) in this kind of sharing and public support. I mean, it's risky, putting it out there where any nut (sorry) can see it. But the benefits of the emotional support certainly is more than its equal.

The prayers of a non-believer aren't helpful, but you're on my minds and you have my very best wishes.

[wonderwaiter]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 11:35am

I think "Boobliver & Nutlung" would be a perfect vehicle for Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch after Night Music closes.

[iflitifloat]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 12:15pm

Hey, Moony....did you notice the copyright on the shirts? ChuckleNUT.com

Just sayin'...

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 1:57pm

I like what Namo had to say. Well, I like what everyone has to say, but I like what Namo said about thinking this stuff was silly, then realizing the value, because I'm pretty much the same way. The internet has really redefined what constitutes "friendship" to me and while I waffled last night as I was doing my "great revelation" to the board, it just seemed to feel right. Plus, as morbid as this sounds, if anything ever happened to me, I'd like people to know the truth. There are STILL people who vanished off this board that I wonder whatever became of. At any rate, I've got a lot of support in my real world and it's nice to have that in my cyber world, too.

I really want Betty Buckley in Boobliver and Nutlung, maybe as a salty lesbian forensics expert?

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 2:07pm

That would be only if it's on Lifetime. With Annie Potts.

If it were on USA Network it would be Jeff Goldblum and somebody else.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 2:08pm

Apropos of nothing, I just found this picture and it filled a hole in my heart I didn't know was there.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 2:24pm

So can we expect more fresh lemonade? And please, no artificial sweeteners because, well...you know.

We are all in your corner, Baby. And nobody "put" us there, we choose to be there!

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 3:02pm

That works on so many levels, Sue.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 3:24pm

I'm wishing you guys the best. Differences of opinion don't mean much when met with a dose of reality. If nothing else is common ground, certainly this is.

:)

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 3:32pm

I tried to put Sweet n Low in my coffee and my boyfriend said that he thinks I gave myself cancer.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 11/7/10 at 3:37pm

Counteract it with 6 spoons of real sugar.
Which reminds me...