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3.5 yrs Ned

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    • October 27, 2011 at 6:56 pm
    jag
    Participant
      40th MRI

      All clear 🙂
      New business going well,
      wife is preggers,
      I am a lucky man.

      Feel guilty that things are going as well as they are honestly.

      40th MRI

      All clear 🙂
      New business going well,
      wife is preggers,
      I am a lucky man.

      Feel guilty that things are going as well as they are honestly.

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        • October 27, 2011 at 7:07 pm
        Lisa13
        Participant

          All I can say is congratulations!  I'm so happy for you!  I also had a deep tumour much like yours and the fact that you're still here 3.5 years later – NED gives me incredible hope!! 

          Life is really good for you and will get even better when you meet your new baby.

          I understand your reasons for feeling guilty, but sometimes it's okay to feel selfish – especially with all that you've been through. You have the opporunity now to be a father when you probably never imagined that could be possible. I wish you continued NED and nothing but amazing things.  You are incredibly lucky and I bet your attitude helped get you here.

          Lisa – Stage 4

          • October 27, 2011 at 7:07 pm
          Lisa13
          Participant

            All I can say is congratulations!  I'm so happy for you!  I also had a deep tumour much like yours and the fact that you're still here 3.5 years later – NED gives me incredible hope!! 

            Life is really good for you and will get even better when you meet your new baby.

            I understand your reasons for feeling guilty, but sometimes it's okay to feel selfish – especially with all that you've been through. You have the opporunity now to be a father when you probably never imagined that could be possible. I wish you continued NED and nothing but amazing things.  You are incredibly lucky and I bet your attitude helped get you here.

            Lisa – Stage 4

            • October 27, 2011 at 7:07 pm
            Lisa13
            Participant

              All I can say is congratulations!  I'm so happy for you!  I also had a deep tumour much like yours and the fact that you're still here 3.5 years later – NED gives me incredible hope!! 

              Life is really good for you and will get even better when you meet your new baby.

              I understand your reasons for feeling guilty, but sometimes it's okay to feel selfish – especially with all that you've been through. You have the opporunity now to be a father when you probably never imagined that could be possible. I wish you continued NED and nothing but amazing things.  You are incredibly lucky and I bet your attitude helped get you here.

              Lisa – Stage 4

              • October 27, 2011 at 7:23 pm
              JerryfromFauq
              Participant

                Now why would you feel guilty aabout giving hope to so many?  (I do know a little about what you mean though when I think of our Dear Amy, NicOZ, the previous Bubbles and so many others.)   i am glad to see you continuing to do so well.  Would love to met that guy named NED, myself.

                • October 27, 2011 at 7:23 pm
                JerryfromFauq
                Participant

                  Now why would you feel guilty aabout giving hope to so many?  (I do know a little about what you mean though when I think of our Dear Amy, NicOZ, the previous Bubbles and so many others.)   i am glad to see you continuing to do so well.  Would love to met that guy named NED, myself.

                  • October 27, 2011 at 7:23 pm
                  JerryfromFauq
                  Participant

                    Now why would you feel guilty aabout giving hope to so many?  (I do know a little about what you mean though when I think of our Dear Amy, NicOZ, the previous Bubbles and so many others.)   i am glad to see you continuing to do so well.  Would love to met that guy named NED, myself.

                    • October 27, 2011 at 7:27 pm
                    momof2kids
                    Participant

                      Congrats on the NED still and of course  A BABY ON THE WAY!

                      If u don't already have kids, they will change everything for you and give you a whole new meaning to LIFE!

                       

                      • October 27, 2011 at 7:27 pm
                      momof2kids
                      Participant

                        Congrats on the NED still and of course  A BABY ON THE WAY!

                        If u don't already have kids, they will change everything for you and give you a whole new meaning to LIFE!

                         

                        • October 27, 2011 at 7:27 pm
                        momof2kids
                        Participant

                          Congrats on the NED still and of course  A BABY ON THE WAY!

                          If u don't already have kids, they will change everything for you and give you a whole new meaning to LIFE!

                           

                          • October 27, 2011 at 7:30 pm
                          hope4cure1
                          Participant

                            Woohoooo!  You just made my day!  Congratulations to both you and your wife.  This wonderful news!

                            You have earned NED, a new baby, good business, and you certainly deserve it! 

                            Hope

                            • October 27, 2011 at 7:30 pm
                            hope4cure1
                            Participant

                              Woohoooo!  You just made my day!  Congratulations to both you and your wife.  This wonderful news!

                              You have earned NED, a new baby, good business, and you certainly deserve it! 

                              Hope

                              • October 27, 2011 at 7:30 pm
                              hope4cure1
                              Participant

                                Woohoooo!  You just made my day!  Congratulations to both you and your wife.  This wonderful news!

                                You have earned NED, a new baby, good business, and you certainly deserve it! 

                                Hope

                                • October 27, 2011 at 7:43 pm
                                lhaley
                                Participant

                                  Wow!  NED and wife having a baby!!!   So exciting!!

                                  Never feel guilty. WE've at all times been down and have also had feeling guilty.  Just  2 days ago a quilt friend was killed in a car accident.  We just don't know what tomorrow brings.   For now, enjoy!!!   What a great day for you and your wife.   As long as we know that people respond we then give others hope.

                                  So instead of pictures of your animals you can post the baby.  I'm sure this will all bring some interesting conversation on the off topic posts. lol

                                  Linda

                                    • October 27, 2011 at 8:51 pm
                                    deardad
                                    Participant

                                      Congratulations and as everyone has said don't feel quilty about doing so well, it gives us all hope. Enjoy life and the new baby.

                                      All the best

                                      Nahmi from Melbourne

                                      • October 27, 2011 at 8:51 pm
                                      deardad
                                      Participant

                                        Congratulations and as everyone has said don't feel quilty about doing so well, it gives us all hope. Enjoy life and the new baby.

                                        All the best

                                        Nahmi from Melbourne

                                        • October 27, 2011 at 8:51 pm
                                        deardad
                                        Participant

                                          Congratulations and as everyone has said don't feel quilty about doing so well, it gives us all hope. Enjoy life and the new baby.

                                          All the best

                                          Nahmi from Melbourne

                                        • October 27, 2011 at 7:43 pm
                                        lhaley
                                        Participant

                                          Wow!  NED and wife having a baby!!!   So exciting!!

                                          Never feel guilty. WE've at all times been down and have also had feeling guilty.  Just  2 days ago a quilt friend was killed in a car accident.  We just don't know what tomorrow brings.   For now, enjoy!!!   What a great day for you and your wife.   As long as we know that people respond we then give others hope.

                                          So instead of pictures of your animals you can post the baby.  I'm sure this will all bring some interesting conversation on the off topic posts. lol

                                          Linda

                                          • October 27, 2011 at 7:43 pm
                                          lhaley
                                          Participant

                                            Wow!  NED and wife having a baby!!!   So exciting!!

                                            Never feel guilty. WE've at all times been down and have also had feeling guilty.  Just  2 days ago a quilt friend was killed in a car accident.  We just don't know what tomorrow brings.   For now, enjoy!!!   What a great day for you and your wife.   As long as we know that people respond we then give others hope.

                                            So instead of pictures of your animals you can post the baby.  I'm sure this will all bring some interesting conversation on the off topic posts. lol

                                            Linda

                                            • October 27, 2011 at 9:17 pm
                                            mom3girlsFL
                                            Participant

                                              Congratulations!  I just received good news myself so I know how you feel – you are happy and feel guilty at the same time, what a strange place to be, right?  We are always so 'braced' for the worst that when we get the good news we don't know what to do with ourselves!!!

                                              Breathe. Enjoy.  That's what I'm going to do.

                                              Best Wishes,

                                              laurie

                                                • October 27, 2011 at 10:56 pm
                                                Karin L
                                                Participant

                                                  Absolutely awesome, Congrats! 

                                                   

                                                  Karin

                                                  • October 27, 2011 at 10:56 pm
                                                  Karin L
                                                  Participant

                                                    Absolutely awesome, Congrats! 

                                                     

                                                    Karin

                                                    • October 27, 2011 at 10:56 pm
                                                    Karin L
                                                    Participant

                                                      Absolutely awesome, Congrats! 

                                                       

                                                      Karin

                                                    • October 27, 2011 at 9:17 pm
                                                    mom3girlsFL
                                                    Participant

                                                      Congratulations!  I just received good news myself so I know how you feel – you are happy and feel guilty at the same time, what a strange place to be, right?  We are always so 'braced' for the worst that when we get the good news we don't know what to do with ourselves!!!

                                                      Breathe. Enjoy.  That's what I'm going to do.

                                                      Best Wishes,

                                                      laurie

                                                      • October 27, 2011 at 9:17 pm
                                                      mom3girlsFL
                                                      Participant

                                                        Congratulations!  I just received good news myself so I know how you feel – you are happy and feel guilty at the same time, what a strange place to be, right?  We are always so 'braced' for the worst that when we get the good news we don't know what to do with ourselves!!!

                                                        Breathe. Enjoy.  That's what I'm going to do.

                                                        Best Wishes,

                                                        laurie

                                                        • October 28, 2011 at 12:15 am
                                                        Rebecca and Bob
                                                        Participant

                                                          Never feel guilty, just enjoy. What great news and it does make us all happy. Happy for you and happy that there is hope. You have always given me hope about my husband when I read your posts, so keep it up.

                                                          God Bless you are your family!

                                                          Rebecca

                                                          • October 28, 2011 at 12:15 am
                                                          Rebecca and Bob
                                                          Participant

                                                            Never feel guilty, just enjoy. What great news and it does make us all happy. Happy for you and happy that there is hope. You have always given me hope about my husband when I read your posts, so keep it up.

                                                            God Bless you are your family!

                                                            Rebecca

                                                            • October 28, 2011 at 12:15 am
                                                            Rebecca and Bob
                                                            Participant

                                                              Never feel guilty, just enjoy. What great news and it does make us all happy. Happy for you and happy that there is hope. You have always given me hope about my husband when I read your posts, so keep it up.

                                                              God Bless you are your family!

                                                              Rebecca

                                                              • October 28, 2011 at 1:18 am
                                                              MariaH
                                                              Participant

                                                                Three years ago, it was posts like yours that gave us hope.  So very, very glad you posted this.  Because looking back, it was posts like this that got us through it.

                                                                So we are thankful for you and all of those that post good news – and CONGRATS!

                                                                Maria

                                                                • October 28, 2011 at 1:18 am
                                                                MariaH
                                                                Participant

                                                                  Three years ago, it was posts like yours that gave us hope.  So very, very glad you posted this.  Because looking back, it was posts like this that got us through it.

                                                                  So we are thankful for you and all of those that post good news – and CONGRATS!

                                                                  Maria

                                                                  • October 28, 2011 at 1:18 am
                                                                  MariaH
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    Three years ago, it was posts like yours that gave us hope.  So very, very glad you posted this.  Because looking back, it was posts like this that got us through it.

                                                                    So we are thankful for you and all of those that post good news – and CONGRATS!

                                                                    Maria

                                                                    • October 28, 2011 at 7:03 am
                                                                    James from Sydney
                                                                    Participant

                                                                      great to hear John, never feel guilty mate, someone has to show those that get to stage 4 that anything is possible. I wish you continued good health, maybe if its a boy you could call him Ned! , short for Edward

                                                                       

                                                                      best wishes

                                                                      James

                                                                      • October 28, 2011 at 7:03 am
                                                                      James from Sydney
                                                                      Participant

                                                                        great to hear John, never feel guilty mate, someone has to show those that get to stage 4 that anything is possible. I wish you continued good health, maybe if its a boy you could call him Ned! , short for Edward

                                                                         

                                                                        best wishes

                                                                        James

                                                                        • October 28, 2011 at 7:03 am
                                                                        James from Sydney
                                                                        Participant

                                                                          great to hear John, never feel guilty mate, someone has to show those that get to stage 4 that anything is possible. I wish you continued good health, maybe if its a boy you could call him Ned! , short for Edward

                                                                           

                                                                          best wishes

                                                                          James

                                                                          • October 28, 2011 at 10:11 am
                                                                          FormerCaregiver
                                                                          Participant

                                                                            This is truly excellent news!! Your remarkable story gives hope to anyone who might be struggling at the moment, so please don't feel guilty.

                                                                            Frank from Australia

                                                                            • October 28, 2011 at 10:11 am
                                                                            FormerCaregiver
                                                                            Participant

                                                                              This is truly excellent news!! Your remarkable story gives hope to anyone who might be struggling at the moment, so please don't feel guilty.

                                                                              Frank from Australia

                                                                              • October 28, 2011 at 10:11 am
                                                                              FormerCaregiver
                                                                              Participant

                                                                                This is truly excellent news!! Your remarkable story gives hope to anyone who might be struggling at the moment, so please don't feel guilty.

                                                                                Frank from Australia

                                                                                • October 29, 2011 at 3:55 pm
                                                                                NancyGM
                                                                                Participant

                                                                                  I will be 4 years NED (stage IV) if my PET is clear next week. I can relate about the survivor guilt thing, as I have done so well, thus far. Congrats to you and your wife!!…My babies are in college now and I am back in school with them!

                                                                                    • October 29, 2011 at 11:59 pm
                                                                                    NYKaren
                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                      Wow, that's fantastic news.  

                                                                                      I remember every second of my kids' births (they're now 21 and 23) but the first year after that is a complete blur.  So, ENJOY!

                                                                                      karen

                                                                                      • October 29, 2011 at 11:59 pm
                                                                                      NYKaren
                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                        Wow, that's fantastic news.  

                                                                                        I remember every second of my kids' births (they're now 21 and 23) but the first year after that is a complete blur.  So, ENJOY!

                                                                                        karen

                                                                                        • October 29, 2011 at 11:59 pm
                                                                                        NYKaren
                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                          Wow, that's fantastic news.  

                                                                                          I remember every second of my kids' births (they're now 21 and 23) but the first year after that is a complete blur.  So, ENJOY!

                                                                                          karen

                                                                                        • October 29, 2011 at 3:55 pm
                                                                                        NancyGM
                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                          I will be 4 years NED (stage IV) if my PET is clear next week. I can relate about the survivor guilt thing, as I have done so well, thus far. Congrats to you and your wife!!…My babies are in college now and I am back in school with them!

                                                                                          • October 29, 2011 at 3:55 pm
                                                                                          NancyGM
                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                            I will be 4 years NED (stage IV) if my PET is clear next week. I can relate about the survivor guilt thing, as I have done so well, thus far. Congrats to you and your wife!!…My babies are in college now and I am back in school with them!

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