I feel sorry for you. I hope you live your life to the fullest while you have it!

n/t

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Some sooner than others. We shall enjoy your company as long as you are among us (and perhaps you are enjoying the company of a cat?).

Cancer sucks. Took both of my folks. Will likely come for me someday too.

I hope your days are pain-free, or as close as possible.

And, most definitely, FUCK TRUMP!

Plug in and comment whenever you feel up to it. Hugs.

...but, I will as I can. Thank you.

I am glad you reached out and I appreciate your reply.
No need to do so again, just know you've made an impression.

this point. Bless your heart !!!

Believe me when I say:

OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU........................

Keep up your fight.........they are discovering new stuff every day.......A friend was diagnosed as having Stage Four, nine years ago, and they kept trying new discoveries, and is still going..........

It doesn't matter for how long. You're here now...that's all that matters.

Do you live in a state where marijuana is legal? My sister works for the country's largest dispensary, and they carry a product called Rick Simpson oil, and it's pretty amazing. If you can't get it where you are, I'm in Nevada...if you'd like to try it, let me know. I'll get it out to you.

There are so many interests we cover here. Just jump in.

Welcome and please know that I'm looking forward to your very best as these days turn to weeks. Please know that many of us value your lifes experience, your wisdom and guidance that you have to offer.
If you feel up to it, please share your journey with us and please allow us to join you for the steps you choose to share. Please know that many of us have learned and grown in our worst mortal moments to appreciate what life offers, to open our souls to the kindness and love from others, the sage wisdom from those that have walked these steps before us.
I for one was found through so many DU members who embraced me in my fear of death as I faced a Quadruple bypass, who comforted me in my time of need where hopelessness and despondency had blanketed me.
DU readers turned me from a lurker who felt he had nothing to offer, to someone who is now struggling with living up to being worthwhile soul and trying to give back.
Please take my hand, and please take the love that pours from a healing heart, (In more ways than one) and teach me, reach me and make your remaining journey one that's filled with miracles, celebration of life, and the joy of arriving at our varied life destinations together.
Please forgive me if I overstepped my boundaries.
Love, John

you inspire.

Engage as much as you like or are able.

I hope that you remain as comfortable and energetic as possible. Life deals us the cards we play and we do our best...which is what I know you are doing.

I wish you peace and happiness for however long you are here with us.

you have more good days than bad.

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Dylan Thomas
1914 –1953

It can be harsh out here and I wish I had words of wisdom. I’m so sorry for anyone’s past unkindness. Maybe you could put a few words on your signature line as a gentle reminder to folks out here. That change is made on My DU/ Profile button/ signature line. I’m so happy you are here fighting the fight! Hugs from a long time lurker! 💗🙏🏼💐

Hope your time is longer than you think it is and that you are not in pain. Please take very good care of yourself.

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May it be without a lot of pain and more about remembering a wonderful life.

I hope you have Family and/or Friends who can be with you on your journey.
We are here for you, never hesitate to reach out.

I like the cut of your jib. You seem to nave a positive out look, stay strong. Just received sad/ bad news a stalwart member of city just passed away , a waiting a transplant non drinker , but the odds came to pass. Damn, when the good ones leave. “ but I guess that’s the way of it” as my old pipe major would say. Stay strong, okay ?

I was so blown away by the crowd Saturday in our little town - 1400 people!!

I am sorry you have cancer - so if there is hope here - that is a good thing!

Glad you are here!

I mostly lurk, so I appreciate your comment. Sometimes I just want the comfort of knowing others feel the same way I do, and commentary isn't necessary. Nice to meet you!

permits. Thank you for using some of it to connect with us, your DU family. Cancer (the worst “C” word) is cold hearted and crappy, but you are beyond courageous!!!! Sending love and gentle hugs to you as you persevere with your wonderful attitude! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

May your transition be painless.

And, FUCK TRUMP and CANCER. (I’m a survivor, myself)

Going out bitching too if that’s all I can do. Like it or not, like Fuck Your Feelings, isn’t a one-way street. F-TrumpForever

Thank you for letting us know so that the DU community may hold you in light and love for as long as you are with us.

I hope your body will hang around long enough to see plump get his due. I wish you serenity and am glad you are here still.

your post brought me memories... my late husband was tired and often DU was a source of solace for him... fortunate for him, he didn't have to see trump come into office this time... my hope for you is that you are around to see him chased out of office by the good guys... take care

and.... for the record

Come for the company, stay for the humor and good ideas.
By the way, as shorthand, I refer to the bloated blight as Frump.
Thank you for posting!

Don't give up yet. The fat lady ain't sung and you might squeeze a couple of good years out of this existence yet. Reply to the posts you enjoy and just read the others. That is what most of us do.
Good Luck on your Journey!

Welcome to the Lounge!
Am praying for you! May your days and nights be peaceful, your memories happy, and your spirit stay strong.
We will be here for you.

TRUMP SUCKS.

Looking forward to your posts

Keep hoping

It means so much knowing you are suffering with this scourge, yet still thinking of others . It does take all of us to conquer hate. Love, light and healing vibes to you. Miracles do happen. Listen to some binaural beats and solfeggio waves to help you heal.

Glad you weighed in!

Thank you for using whatever strength you have - to reach out and say hello!

I'm so happy you did! We can keep you company while you move forward onto this new journey. I hope you'll keep us updated as much as is reasonable. There's A LOT you can teach us as you approach The Big Step that each one of us destined to take at some future point. Your perspective is, and will be, MOST deeply appreciated.

What an amazing, thought-provoking post! And please know that whenever it is that we finally lose you, we WILL be continuing this "work-of-the-saints" to save this country we all love. And we'll do it in your honor.

Dear A Morpheus Felinae,

You don't have to apologize. I was a lurker for decades until I recently joined and still I lurk.

Cancer is so cruel. My husband passed Jan 1st this year. In my arms, in our home. It took me a while to gather the courage to reply to your post. I wish I could offer you something to help you, I really do. I truly understand being too tired to engage. My Tommy experienced this too and often we would just hold hands in silence with his head resting on mine because he was too weak to hold his head up. You have the right to react any way that brings you peace and comfort. I do wish I could give you gentle hug and just sit with you. Just know, I really do care.

No need to respond to my reply. Save your energy and know the DU family holds you in their thoughts. I hold you in mine and in my heart.

I would like to share with you and anyone reading this something I would often say that My Tommy loved::

"Be mindful to hold a presence with your loved ones every day that will become the blessing of a future memory!"

I wish you comfort and peace!

We are a diverse group of those that care deeply about our country. Stay for as long as you are able and contribute as you can. Wishing you the best in your fight against this insidious disease.

and thank you for caring about the world.

Thank you for being here

He was the longest-serving print reporter from the State of New York in Washington, DC.

This appeared 8 days before he passed. I have no idea how he found the strength to write it.
Medication I had taken to get rid of some of the fluid was not working.

And that left: Nothing.

In other words, treatment, except for medication to ease various problems - luckily I have been virtually pain-free during the whole procedure - provided no solution, and all that we could do was prepare for the end.

The obvious question was the length of time I had remaining, and the oncologist volunteered, "It could be weeks, it could be months."

If I had my druthers, naturally, I would choose months, but that is not up to me. /i]
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Only time sets the parameters. Until the body gives out (for the spirit never will), then I will have to call it a life.

The hour for feeling sorry for myself has passed. I envy those, like the 90-year-old woman profiled by John Golden in the Times recently; like my erstwhile partners on the tennis court and fellow performers at Gridiron rehearsals.
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I could complain that fate had dealt me a less-than-optimum hand, but that would serve no purpose and would ignore the many problems of those less fortunate than I.

I'm still here, and I want to write until the keyboard fails to respond to my fingers and my voice can no longer draw information from those to whom I speak on the telephone.

I don't know how near the end is, nor will I spend time worrying about it. It has been a wonderful life, personally and professionally, and the recognition of that from so many whom I love and respect leaves no room for regrets.

So, agree with what I write or not, don't stop reading. Each day has to bring a new miracle with it.

My brother-in-law had a glioblastoma, which is always terminal. He was given three months at diagnosis. He managed to stretch that out two and a half years. Like my dad wrote, each day has to bring a new miracle with it.

Sorry to hear your illness. AGREE with your SIGN.

share your life with.

I think my dad's dad had something similar decades and decades back.
Similar thoughts on that, and trump!

Speak up when you can. Enjoy what you love as much as possible.

I hope you will have the surprise of a more lengthy stay on this good Earth.