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CaliforniaPeggy

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16. My dear SmileyRose...

Tue Apr 23, 2013, 09:59 PM

Apr 2013

My god, my dear girl, I hardly know what to say.

I am so sorry to hear your news. How I wish you'd had good news today instead of this.

I admire your spirit hugely. I suspect I would be far from calm if I were in your shoes...I would be freaking out, I am sure. I just dodged a similar diagnosis today and I had been really upset, as I considered what might happen to me if the diagnosis had been malignant.

May your remaining time be full of good things. I hope your husband will be OK.

Words are so inadequate at at time like this. But I do want to thank you for your kind words about me. If you've ever looked at my sigline, you'll know where my motivation comes from.

Blessings on you...

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I am dying. [View all] SmileyRose Apr 2013 OP

thank you for honoring us w/your thoughts Botany Apr 2013 #1

Sorry to Jump In Here But.... (please read!) LeighAnn Apr 2013 #100

I agree!! Read this post! DonRedwood Apr 2013 #173

I am so sorry. dsc Apr 2013 #2

... NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #3

... undeterred Apr 2013 #4

My dear SmileyRose Loki Apr 2013 #5

I'm sorry, I never know what to say... one_voice Apr 2013 #6

You've said it very well. It comes from your heart. Cal33 Apr 2013 #258

This one post will affect a lot of us for some time to come. randome Apr 2013 #7

Man, NO KIDDING, randome. calimary Apr 2013 #121

. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2013 #8

You have always been one of the "best" of us Smiley Rose. Don't fade away. riderinthestorm Apr 2013 #9

I'm so sorry. KatyaR Apr 2013 #10

I pray you find peace in this passing... Melinda Apr 2013 #11

I wish I had had the opportunity to know you SmileyRose... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #12

My dear... Find the time to enjoy what you still can nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #13

We are all dying. Brickbat Apr 2013 #14

I'm aching for you... Ilsa Apr 2013 #15

My dear SmileyRose... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #16

I'm so glad your diagnosis was a good one renate Apr 2013 #113

Words are inadequate pnwmom Apr 2013 #115

Aw, Smiley Rose. Peace to you and thank you for your thoughts uppityperson Apr 2013 #17

I wish you peace in these days. hrmjustin Apr 2013 #18

Peace the rest of your days my dear. GiveMeFreedom Apr 2013 #19

GiveMeFreedom, I hope the same for you. pnwmom Apr 2013 #114

GiveMeFreedom, femmocrat Apr 2013 #160

you will be in my thoughts - healing hopes for many good days...... NRaleighLiberal Apr 2013 #20

Oh no, I wish this weren't so. LiberalAndProud Apr 2013 #21

Also at a loss for words. abq e streeter Apr 2013 #22

SmileyRose bigtree Apr 2013 #23

oh my dear. I am so sorry cali Apr 2013 #24

No words, just a hug. likesmountains 52 Apr 2013 #25

(((((((SmileyRose)))))))... TeeYiYi Apr 2013 #26

I wish I had known you, SmileyRose. Kennah Apr 2013 #27

So very sorry. ProSense Apr 2013 #28

Oh SmileyRose of the beautiful name Hekate Apr 2013 #29

My beloved SmileyRose DainBramaged Apr 2013 #30

Smiley Rose, you have brought joy to many. kentuck Apr 2013 #31

Words are so inadequate.......so shraby Apr 2013 #32

Love right back to you! Just take it one day at a time. colorado_ufo Apr 2013 #33

I'm sorry, SmileyRose mokawanis Apr 2013 #34

I wish I knew the right thing to say Marrah_G Apr 2013 #35

you are absolutely eloquent. BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #36

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with such grace. Peace. nt s-cubed Apr 2013 #37

Keep fighting XRubicon Apr 2013 #38

SmileyRose, pacalo Apr 2013 #39

I'm racking my brain for something meaningful to say, but I'm failing miserably. Beacool Apr 2013 #40

You're in my thoughts. TDale313 Apr 2013 #41

SR, what state do you live in? Is there anything you need at this time we can help with? Melinda Apr 2013 #42

Thank you SmileyRose Apr 2013 #76

It's reassuring to know you have good health insurance and a big family. Auntie Bush Apr 2013 #184

May peace be with you, SmileyRose. Sissyk Apr 2013 #43

peace and comfort to you. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #44

Love and light to you moonbeam23 Apr 2013 #45

. sarisataka Apr 2013 #46

Wish you all the best. still_one Apr 2013 #47

k&r.... spanone Apr 2013 #48

Oh I am so sorry to hear this. Glad that you felt comfortable sharing this Marie Marie Apr 2013 #49

I have always believed that death is a profoundly personal thing. Revolutionary Girl Apr 2013 #50

K & R mac56 Apr 2013 #51

... Tree-Hugger Apr 2013 #52

Blessings. WheelWalker Apr 2013 #53

What a touching post. My heart goes out to you. eom Frustratedlady Apr 2013 #54

. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #55

I'm so sorry. I thank you for your example. Eleanors38 Apr 2013 #56

It's nice to know that DU has touched your life in such good ways. closeupready Apr 2013 #57

Such clarity. rug Apr 2013 #58

Hi. musical_soul Apr 2013 #59

. JI7 Apr 2013 #60

so sorry. DesertFlower Apr 2013 #61

We ARE community, as you say. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #62

Dear SmileyRose Euphoria Apr 2013 #63

I don't have the words... Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #64

My dear, I am so sorry you are leaving us. juajen Apr 2013 #65

Is that any type amuse bouche Apr 2013 #164

Manuka honey is the best! BobbyBoring Apr 2013 #196

The article didn't say, but I am sure that they expect you to get juajen Apr 2013 #221

Oh. Gosh, SmileyRose. I'm so sorry to hear that. yewberry Apr 2013 #66

I'm sorry to hear this, SmileyRose. ='( AverageJoe90 Apr 2013 #67

"...like a bandit stealing time." Lars39 Apr 2013 #68

There are no words. GoneOffShore Apr 2013 #69

Blessings to you and family n/t joesdaughter Apr 2013 #70

Dear SmileyRose... silverweb Apr 2013 #71

I'm sorry. I'm wishing you peace and comfort. Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #72

We can feel your courage locks Apr 2013 #73

... MinneapolisMatt Apr 2013 #74

SmileyRose progressoid Apr 2013 #75

I have always admired DUers that could put their feelings into moving words, whether about FailureToCommunicate Apr 2013 #77

I am so sorry to hear this sad news... virgdem Apr 2013 #78

SmileyRose, you have touched me so deeply. pnwmom Apr 2013 #79

Thanks to everyone SmileyRose Apr 2013 #80

SmileyRose... MrMickeysMom Apr 2013 #81

Kick cancer's candy ass Blue Owl Apr 2013 #82

My dear friend The Straight Story Apr 2013 #83

I'm so sorry. Terra Alta Apr 2013 #84

Good luck on your final journey. I hope you get to realize your bucket list. Flatulo Apr 2013 #85

The last five times I was in the hospital, twice last year... WCGreen Apr 2013 #86

Dear SmileyRose, tblue Apr 2013 #87

Peace to you, SmileyRose. I am so sorry. And...thank you, for you do indeed, inspire me. sueh Apr 2013 #88

No yesterday, no tomorrow, just now. I wish you many outstanding nows. Thank you for being here. nolabear Apr 2013 #89

SmileyRose if your up to exploring this alternative medicine antineoplaston go to this link.... midnight Apr 2013 #90

Thank you for your contribution to this community. Ash_F Apr 2013 #91

..... polly7 Apr 2013 #92

(((SmileyRose))) Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #93

Ugh. Don't know what to say. Deepest sympathies. Populist_Prole Apr 2013 #94

I shall keep you in my prayers emsimon33 Apr 2013 #95

No words but that I am sorry :( Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #96

I'm so sorry DEMTough Apr 2013 #97

Bless your heart, SmileyRose.. Cha Apr 2013 #98

keep fighting, keep fighting, keep fighting grantcart Apr 2013 #99

agreed! I'd fight to get into this study Duppers Apr 2013 #110

Oh, what a touching tribute. UtahLib Apr 2013 #101

May you find peace when your days are done, SmileyRose. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #102

Every life is a gift to all who are touched by it. TygrBright Apr 2013 #103

. blkmusclmachine Apr 2013 #104

You do what you need to SR GitRDun Apr 2013 #105

Can someone in the OP list, or any other person close to SmileyRose eridani Apr 2013 #106

No words I could say would be adequate. Peace for you at this time, is all I can hope for you. freshwest Apr 2013 #107

I'm so sorry. area51 Apr 2013 #108

((( Smiley Rose ))) Granny M Apr 2013 #109

... defacto7 Apr 2013 #111

well we all are hfojvt Apr 2013 #112

My close friend is in a bad way right now. busterbrown Apr 2013 #116

lots of wisdom and love here... please take advantage renate Apr 2013 #117

You are in my prayers and wishing urbuddha Apr 2013 #118

{{{HUGS}}} babylonsister Apr 2013 #119

It always pains me to hear bad news for good people. Moostache Apr 2013 #120

Peace... KansDem Apr 2013 #122

Here's a hug malaise Apr 2013 #123

I celebrate you! tomm2thumbs Apr 2013 #124

It has been an honor to be part of your gracious journey, SmileyRose. Skidmore Apr 2013 #125

Hugging you. woo me with science Apr 2013 #126

i'm so sorry barbtries Apr 2013 #127

... Fumesucker Apr 2013 #128

You will be missed. No doubt about it. Laelth Apr 2013 #129

I am so sorry cate94 Apr 2013 #130

I hope your road ahead is smooth... a la izquierda Apr 2013 #131

I dont know you MFM008 Apr 2013 #132

Take on that bucket list! Phentex Apr 2013 #133

What a brilliant soul you are, SmileyRose... OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #134

Peace. Scuba Apr 2013 #135

Love and Peace SlipperySlope Apr 2013 #136

Prayers and thoughts Magic Hammer Apr 2013 #137

........ marmar Apr 2013 #138

Many of us here are aging and facing that prospect only down the road (we hope) pinboy3niner Apr 2013 #139

We're lucky to have you here SmileyRose lunatica Apr 2013 #140

Keep smiling Rose. dotymed Apr 2013 #141

My God. I am so sorry. Buns_of_Fire Apr 2013 #142

We love you smileyrose! Here is hoping for a miracle. stevenleser Apr 2013 #143

A very wise rabbi once said that grieving with those that are in deep grief and pain is CTyankee Apr 2013 #144

. myrna minx Apr 2013 #145

Check out Mayo Clinic research on alternative meds kmlisle Apr 2013 #146

May I second that marions ghost Apr 2013 #152

This is why I keep reading here lovemydog Apr 2013 #147

I'm speechless. Robb Apr 2013 #148

So sorry... JCMach1 Apr 2013 #149

Dear One, my heart goes out HillWilliam Apr 2013 #150

"I recently lost my husband so I've learned a thing or two about grief." Number23 Apr 2013 #243

May you have a peaceful journey erinlough Apr 2013 #151

My heartfelt best wishes coming your way, SmileyRose. Greybnk48 Apr 2013 #153

I am so very sorry Dorian Gray Apr 2013 #154

Thoughts of love get the red out Apr 2013 #155

I hope you find comfort from your friends on this forum. Boomerproud Apr 2013 #156

You are so brave mrs_p Apr 2013 #157

Live and love with all your heart angrychair Apr 2013 #158

Dear SmileyRose, femmocrat Apr 2013 #159

Bless you G_j Apr 2013 #161

I'm so sorry. I wish you and your husband peace. Triana Apr 2013 #162

Sweet SmilingRose.. You are living! You are alive! glowing Apr 2013 #163

Beautiful post. Bobbie Jo Apr 2013 #171

Thank you. My grandmother had a rare bone cancer. glowing Apr 2013 #185

I can't say it better than glowing did, SmileyRose. Flaxbee Apr 2013 #192

I just don't know what to say. . .except. . . DinahMoeHum Apr 2013 #165

Journey in Peace, Friend rurallib Apr 2013 #166

I don't even know what to say. I hate posts like this. kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #167

It is a post we all will make. zeemike Apr 2013 #168

Dignity and Bravery 4Q2u2 Apr 2013 #169

I hate this life denem Apr 2013 #170

Strength and Courage to you, my friend DonRedwood Apr 2013 #172

Bless you and your great soul, Smiley Rose. SalmonChantedEvening Apr 2013 #174

May Peace be with you Highway61 Apr 2013 #175

The best to you SmileyRose Kingofalldems Apr 2013 #176

Peace be with you SmileyRose CountAllVotes Apr 2013 #177

Eat beets, really know you are loved duhneece Apr 2013 #178

Oh sweetie....hugs, lots of hugs.. Tikki Apr 2013 #179

Peace to you, SmileyRose susanr516 Apr 2013 #180

This is the most heartbreaking and beautiful post I've ever on DU. Lone_Star_Dem Apr 2013 #181

... Javaman Apr 2013 #182

I am so incredibly sorry this is happening to you. tavalon Apr 2013 #183

I am so sad for the road you have to travel SmileyRose Fla Dem Apr 2013 #186

I hope the holistic approach works. aikoaiko Apr 2013 #187

Just read your email now. Am going to see my sister who is receiving hospice Cal33 Apr 2013 #188

Hugs to you Smileyrose. Texasgal Apr 2013 #189

I am so sorry, SmileyRose. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #190

You've touched our hearts! smile777 Apr 2013 #191

My best to you. hamsterjill Apr 2013 #193

(((SmileyRose))) Solly Mack Apr 2013 #194

Some patients made tapes to play at 3 in the morning duhneece Apr 2013 #195

There is nothing I can say that everyone else RebelOne Apr 2013 #197

Peace be with you SmileyRose devilgrrl Apr 2013 #198

Sorry Smiley Rose BobbyBoring Apr 2013 #199

.. OhioChick Apr 2013 #200

SmileyRose noiretextatique Apr 2013 #201

Hugs to you RainDog Apr 2013 #202

How did I miss this post yesterday? Cleita Apr 2013 #203

My prayers and best wishes for you and your husband Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #204

how lovely of you to take time to speak to some of us personally librechik Apr 2013 #205

I'm so sorry to hear this... rppper Apr 2013 #206

Aw Smiley Rose felix_numinous Apr 2013 #207

(((((((SmileyRose))))))) WillyT Apr 2013 #208

Stay strong, Smiley. nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #209

I am so very sorry, SmileyRose. nt msanthrope Apr 2013 #210

sending love to you Smiley. bettyellen Apr 2013 #211

I am so so sorry. Words fail. I wish you peace in your journey back home to LiberalLoner Apr 2013 #212

Your post shows really precious, valuable, heartfelt Life Land Shark Apr 2013 #213

Want to add my words to the chorus Paulie Apr 2013 #214

SmileyRose... sagetea Apr 2013 #215

I am sorry..... glinda Apr 2013 #216

Sending you my prayers and healing energy. Keep us up to date, if you can! <3 nt cecilfirefox Apr 2013 #217

My thoughts and prayers are with you Liberalynn Apr 2013 #218

. . . patrice Apr 2013 #219

My heart is stretched open receiving your blessing & appreciation mettamega Apr 2013 #220

That's awful, I'm so sorry LittleBlue Apr 2013 #222

Prayers and Strength for today and the trying days to come Smiley Supersedeas Apr 2013 #223

I'm so sorry, you'll be in my Raine Apr 2013 #224

I wish you and your loved ones peace. ZombieHorde Apr 2013 #225

I'm so sorry - The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2013 #226

Words fail me but let me suggest some herbs Babel_17 Apr 2013 #227

I am so sorry to hear this derby378 Apr 2013 #228

I am in about the same situation as you. GentryDixon Apr 2013 #229

. emmadoggy Apr 2013 #230

I'm so sorry. pamela Apr 2013 #231

Please get a second opinion if you haven't already neffernin Apr 2013 #232

some days i think this is just another website that i can live without. mopinko Apr 2013 #233

{{{SmileyRose}}} I hope all proceeds well for you and your husband. WinkyDink Apr 2013 #234

I am honored that you shared this with us. senseandsensibility Apr 2013 #235

.. Politicub Apr 2013 #236

This post had a profound effect on me today PennsylvaniaMatt Apr 2013 #237

Dear SmileyRose, my prayers are with you. totodeinhere Apr 2013 #238

Peace to you for all of your days. MannyGoldstein Apr 2013 #239

... Liberal_in_LA Apr 2013 #240

Sending love to you AAO Apr 2013 #241

Fuck Cancer! Gato Moteado Apr 2013 #242

You don't have to die, SmileyRose Th1onein Apr 2013 #244

We all are dear SmileyRose. BootinUp Apr 2013 #245

Peace and love. nt Turn CO Blue Apr 2013 #246

Here is the doctor who administered the drug in Germany Th1onein Apr 2013 #247

My heart goes out to you rustydog Apr 2013 #248

Robb totally asked for it ... back in the early DU days proud patriot Apr 2013 #249

You're making the decision I've always said that I would make (for the same reasons) catrose Apr 2013 #250

Oh Smiley dear. I don't know you but I just want to say I am so sorry. geckosfeet Apr 2013 #251

My heart goes out to you, Unknown Beatle Apr 2013 #252

I cannot find the words question everything Apr 2013 #253

I am so very sorry to learn of your illness Bombero1956 Apr 2013 #254

Crossing over will be like a flower opening, unfolding, and beautiful. [see Link]. Cal33 Apr 2013 #255

The Real You Octafish Apr 2013 #256

Blessings and calm to you on this next step of the journey of you. Your post is touching the lives mtnester Apr 2013 #257

so very, very sorry to hear this, SmileyRose. all good thoughts for love and peace to you. niyad May 2013 #259

Well, that sucks matt819 May 2013 #260

*hugs* sakabatou May 2013 #261

look for our friend dew. he went there monday nite. elehhhhna May 2013 #262

Rest easy. I did not know you well here, SmileyRose Pretzel_Warrior Mar 2014 #263

Hi SmileyRose. Your sis KentuckyWoman told us what had happened. AverageJoe90 Mar 2014 #264