Comments on: Fluids in, fluids out

By: S Parrish

S Parrish — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:05:47 +0000

you rule

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:48:38 +0000

You are an inspiration to me as I continue to await my own prognosis. Your weakness AND strength and ability to laugh through it all is just awesome to me!

I hope that the after effects of your first treatments were not too terrible.

SO happy to hear that your sister’s surgery was successful!

Thank you for sharing your life with us. You and your family are continually in my prayers.

By: Sandy C.

Sandy C. — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:00:23 +0000

So happy to hear about your sister. I was thinking about you this weekend and glad your spirits are so high. I will continue to pray for you and your family!

Sandy

By: Gary Washam

Gary Washam — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:37:18 +0000

Scott,

Congratulations on completing your first round and with such good spirits. I remember the prednisone well, especially the yucky taste of the pills. I had a hard time swallowing them until my wife suggested we get some clear capsules from the pharmacist and pulverise the little guys into powder and load the capsules. That kept most of the taste away and down they went.

Stay away from the flora and fauna while your immune system is depressed and just rest.

Keep up your great sense of humor and continue counting down those treatments.

We are with you.

By: christine

christine — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:38:21 +0000

Low tide days? Oh My Goodness - I laughed so hard that I had to visit my own room of relief. You have coined a new phrase for those times (and women know it well….)

If you’re able to lift that car after the Prednisone, could you come over here and help me move my couch to the other side of the room? This side effect could turn into a profitable part-time job for awhile - Scott Lifts - has a nice ring to it.

Glad to hear your sister Terry had a successful surgery. You both rock and your family sounds terrific.

I hope the rest of the weekend goes smoothly.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:46:44 +0000

So glad to hear all went well with your sister. I was utterly shocked to learn of your cancer this week. I missed the show where you announced it and understand now why it hasn’t really been mentioned since. You guys mentioned something about a blog and I figured something was up and was just floored when I read. And your sister too? Sincerely happy that things are going well for the both of you. Hang in there, we all know that a positive attitude and laughter are truly the best medicine!! Also keeping you all (Fran and Lauren too) in my prayers.

By: Jan

Jan — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:59:45 +0000

Scott,
Thanks for keeping us informed of your progress in such a humorous, positive way! Hang in there. You’ve got all your listeners praying for you.

By: Lisa G.

Lisa G. — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:05:31 +0000

Scott,
I have been a faithful listener ever since your daughter was in pre-school.

18 (yes, the number “18”) years ago I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. After the initial shock and tears I, too, developed a warped sense of humor. My sister and I laughed more and harder than we ever had…up until the day of my 1st surgery. At the time, I was 22 and had a wonderful relationship with my hair. What a shock it was to be completely bald. What a strange feeling to put my hairless head on a pillow. My 2nd surgery came shortly after the 1st for placement of a permanent shunt/drain and to remove residual tumor. To this day my family and I joke about my “brain drain” and that I have visual proof I have a brain!

I now sport a full head of hair, have and excellent prognosis and have 2 healthy children. I also have something I didn’t know I had prior to my initial diagnosis…inner strength.

Through this process you are going to learn what great inner strength you have. That strength will keep you laughing despite some tough times and allow you to cry when needed. Try to remember what you are feeling as you go through this process. Doing so now will enable you to conquer anything else life may throw at you in the future. I know you are going to have a long, long future!

I wish you refuah shlema (complete healing).

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:23:13 +0000

Keep up the great sense of humor Scott! Glad to hear that your sister’s surgery was successful too.

By: Darlene Stone

Darlene Stone — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:36:46 +0000

Scott,
Was so glad to hear your sister’s surgery went well! I cannot imagine how you felt when you heard that she had cancer too. You know God will only give you what you can handle, have you considered telling him “uncle already”?

Keep up the good spirits and the postings, we are all cheering you on!!

Darlene