tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post8844136258307474101..comments2023-11-05T02:31:19.358-05:00Comments on Family "BOND"ing Time: The Good, The Bad and The ChemoElliB007http://www.blogger.com/profile/05157239854385843230noreply@blogger.comBlogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-65378682974605908282011-04-28T06:39:12.485-04:002011-04-28T06:39:12.485-04:00One good thing about cancer is it brings you into ...One good thing about cancer is it brings you into a realm of deep, strong love, <br />Love becomes so strong you can hold it and put it in your pockets, and cancer helps you see miracles. As strong as cancer is on the other side of cancer is love.Amy Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473616852160229818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-9745848158131066402011-04-25T21:12:38.939-04:002011-04-25T21:12:38.939-04:00If you have the time, please check out this articl...If you have the time, please check out this article. After I read it, I thought of the two of you.<br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/3q8te8z<br /><br />If the supplements are used in conjunction with conventional treatments, it sounds very promising.Soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00563841233883475870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-81259282634360233812011-04-20T15:34:14.074-04:002011-04-20T15:34:14.074-04:00Well this sucks...I'm an eight year breast can...Well this sucks...I'm an eight year breast cancer survivor...amazed every day that I'm still here. 4 months of horrific chemo and then both breasts removed and reconstruction in an 11 hour surgery...why wait when you can just do it at one time. I will be praying for you all. You will get through this and you will be better...both physically and mentally. Having cancer was not on my bucket list but life is good and it will be for you again. It's a rotten club to be a member of but it's got some really neat people in it! Nothing else to say because I KNOW there's nothing that will make you feel better...just know that there are lots of us survivors out there and ya'll WILL be one too!No Grits, No Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17913456138784300354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-3866115827625341972011-04-19T07:00:12.003-04:002011-04-19T07:00:12.003-04:00I was just checking in to see how your family is d...I was just checking in to see how your family is doing. I think you are both so brave and strong. I pray that you both get swift and speedy recoveries.The Moulton Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547637699605974515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-88746381189265966212011-04-18T08:45:20.582-04:002011-04-18T08:45:20.582-04:00I sent you an email fairly early on. I was diagnos...I sent you an email fairly early on. I was diagnosed with rectal cancer at 27. I'm 5 years clear right now. Your stories really resonated with me and my husband.<br /><br />I had to go to urgent care twice because of a potassium deficiency when I was going through treatment. It's part of the whole puking/diarrhea thing and it's horrible, but luckily it's a pretty immediate fix. The potassium burned me something horrible though, so they had to mix it with a ton of saline and it took forever to infuse.<br /><br />As far as eating goes, the Betty Crocker Living With Cancer Cookbook was kind of a blessing. I would highly recommend it. It has meals that associate with different side effects. <br /><br />My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978059909146030765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-32015887055362875242011-04-15T07:25:17.976-04:002011-04-15T07:25:17.976-04:00Nathan, Elisa and Sadie...you don't know me. ...Nathan, Elisa and Sadie...you don't know me. I am a friend of a friend of a friend. Your story has reached SO many people. Even though you don't know me, know THIS...you are being prayed for, thought of and loved. Elisa, your "SERIOUSLY?" post is/was my favorite. Your raw, real and honest expression touched me deeply and I know you have the courage and fight to kick the shit out of this cancer! Nathan, your call and role as protector of your family through your battle is awe-inspiring. I will be following you daily and praying for you hourly. Sadie...you are beautiful and such an angel...and you are so very loved!Jen Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264931798453461043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-49733722491259738642011-04-12T23:24:54.517-04:002011-04-12T23:24:54.517-04:00My husband & I greatly enjoyed reading your bl...My husband & I greatly enjoyed reading your blog. Despite everything, you have the most amazing positive attitude. You are truly role models & we wish you the absolute best in your recovery. Your family will be in our thoughts & prayers.Carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717655427890911935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-57132494668447119162011-04-12T23:14:55.566-04:002011-04-12T23:14:55.566-04:00My heart goes out to your and your family. The cou...My heart goes out to your and your family. The courage you have is something AMAZING! Constant Prayers on your and your husbands well being. Dont censor your feelings know you have many people that care!<br /><br />Follower from MiamiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-35137876812131161112011-04-12T20:25:49.072-04:002011-04-12T20:25:49.072-04:00Yes, screw it. Write as if no one is reading your ...Yes, screw it. Write as if no one is reading your blog. Write this for you and your husband and maybe one or two friends...write to him and them only. That way you will tell your truth, your way and not pretty it up or try to explain that you really are a better person/get it/might feel differently tommorow. Write from your heart, your love and your fears. Diane from www.LoveintheTimeofCancer.Blogspot.comDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954106386693585991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-49425655537861584852011-04-12T19:58:02.320-04:002011-04-12T19:58:02.320-04:00Keep writing, keep venting, keep getting it out th...Keep writing, keep venting, keep getting it out there. I expect absolutely nothing except to relate to another human being's struggles and share some love. *hugs* to you both (and Sadie and family too).Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07606558281723054794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-38603572539119263742011-04-12T19:48:03.698-04:002011-04-12T19:48:03.698-04:00Please consider looking into juicing. It may help ...Please consider looking into juicing. It may help your cancer diagnoses.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01376818167727300826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-16835314931929575562011-04-12T13:50:19.988-04:002011-04-12T13:50:19.988-04:00You two are truly an amazing couple and I wish you...You two are truly an amazing couple and I wish you both well. My thoughts are with you both.<br /><br />I have organised a charity event in memory of a close friend I recently lost to cancer.<br /><br />I have pasted a link to a donation site on the bottom of this comment, I feel bad for posting it on here as this blog is about your family but with this now going viral the opportunity to potentially raise a lot more money for cancer research could not be missed. <br /><br />http://www.justgiving.com/thefandance<br /><br />Best Wishes to both of you... <br /><br />Rhys xxxRhys Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17069984428206151278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-3974496863143911892011-04-12T11:38:02.311-04:002011-04-12T11:38:02.311-04:00The world loves your not because you are people &q...The world loves your not because you are people "doing nothing other than finding themselves in a seriously shitty situation" but because you are dealing with it all with such grace. The grace is in the fear and the anger and the swearing and the humour and the enormous humanity. Thank you for reminding us that we are all stronger than we fear and have reservoirs of courage that many of us have never tapped. And, thank you for showing us that if we are wise we will nurture all the love in our lives because it is all that really matters. Thank you so very much and please let some love flow your way from Canada.Honorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12822928246334441926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-30014726983380920182011-04-12T10:21:49.980-04:002011-04-12T10:21:49.980-04:00Elisa,
A couple of Vanderbilt friends had posted ...Elisa,<br /><br />A couple of Vanderbilt friends had posted on Facebook a story about a Vandy grad named Elisa and her partner Nathan facing a brutal health challenge in NYC. Little did I realize that "Elisa" was the lovely and inspiring Elisa Delgado-Tomei I knew at Vanderbilt.<br /><br />Goddam I wish you guys weren't facing this. But I'm in awe of your shared capacity to face this challenge, AND share your stories with a world of supporters that each wish they could lessen some small piece of the burden placed each of your shoulders.<br /><br />Don't be afraid to curse this. This is clearly fucked up. Curse the symptoms and side effects. The medicines and the routines. The helplessness, the attention, the isolation and the spotlight. Release the anger, so that you might only be filled with the love and care you each have for each other - and for Sadie. And then curse some more.<br /><br />And know that there are people - some distant memories of a college life passed - that wish they could do anything to help you push forward. That care about your family deeply and send whatever prayers, incantations or healing thoughts that might just be felt there in Brooklyn. <br /><br />Keep your hope and humor. And keep fighting. <br /><br />With deep admiration for you both,<br /><br />Mike MacHarg<br />Vanderbilt, Class of '96<br />Bangalore, India<br />mike.macharg@gmail.comMike MacHarghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08577409661274256216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-30373270404224484612011-04-12T09:06:30.659-04:002011-04-12T09:06:30.659-04:00A new southern follower here. Praying for your wel...A new southern follower here. Praying for your well being and peace. You are very brave to share your journey, but know that you are helping someone somewhere with a similar struggle. It also helps others put their lives in perspective so that they are grateful for all of the simple blessings. <br />Take care!<br />Mary KayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-31994170438357821092011-04-12T07:33:04.400-04:002011-04-12T07:33:04.400-04:00I went through chemo fairly recently and just want...I went through chemo fairly recently and just want to make sure you are getting the 'good' drugs - esp. Emend for nausea - if you aren't getting this, you should be. According to some reports (see www.ehow.com) Vitamin E can help with neuropathy. Also, I found I needed a good pair of sunglasses (not the drugstore type, which I had always used until now and was fine with)was helpful with light sensitivity.<br /><br />Good luck and I am thinking of you.<br /><br />K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-8494796577797050702011-04-12T07:23:41.961-04:002011-04-12T07:23:41.961-04:00I'm reading in Provence, FRANCE. Thank you for...I'm reading in Provence, FRANCE. Thank you for including us in your lives and struggles. In return, you are in our thoughts and prayers.Librarianladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07437526232692599687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-65313122022113579702011-04-12T01:43:24.831-04:002011-04-12T01:43:24.831-04:00I saw your story on the Today Show, and I am inspi...I saw your story on the Today Show, and I am inspired by you. Thank you for sharing your story and may God bless you just as you have been a blessing to me and to anyone who ever reads this story.Paul Michael Kaiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00897661715606165432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-15167876386406598082011-04-11T23:22:16.951-04:002011-04-11T23:22:16.951-04:00Today is the 4 year anniversary of the day my moth...Today is the 4 year anniversary of the day my mother passed away from breast cancer. How fitting that I would find your blog on this day. The good news: she lived for 9 years from the time she was diagnosed (and it was stage IV when she found out and in her liver). I am praying you will beat this. I have so much admiration for you and I love the "sailor" language. Keep it up if that is what you feel you have to say...<br />I will be following your blog from now on...<br />Sue BerkSue Berkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458930268938827048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-42168991582517143722011-04-11T20:58:32.881-04:002011-04-11T20:58:32.881-04:00Yet another person touched by your honesty and wri...Yet another person touched by your honesty and writing to wish you strength and love. Don't censor yourself. Your honesty is both brave and comforting. And if you need anything, just put it on the blog. No matter how obscure or difficult seeming, I bet someone, somewhere will be able and honored to help. I'll continue to follow your blog and to keep you in my thoughts.<br /><br />With warmest regards, <br /><br />Sally from MAAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16643121534177434837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-49652064399537145512011-04-11T20:10:08.088-04:002011-04-11T20:10:08.088-04:00Touched by you story and strength. Lots of prayers...Touched by you story and strength. Lots of prayers coming your way!!!Selena and Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18145906394298967359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-43641233693620515802011-04-11T19:37:40.737-04:002011-04-11T19:37:40.737-04:00I loved what you said about if we contemplate your...I loved what you said about if we contemplate your situation do not think about the cancer, but rather think of you being well and playing with Sadie at 5 and 10 and 16...you are full of grace and I pray that all of that energy within you and around you will result in that vision of wellness. Sending all good qi,<br />SusanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024489579685831349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-32788610471056727722011-04-11T19:20:40.563-04:002011-04-11T19:20:40.563-04:00praying praying, PRAYING for you guys. My husband ...praying praying, PRAYING for you guys. My husband and I admire your commitment to each other and to your daughter. Praying you recover, and recover quickly!Jennifercharishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09298352614334739833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-78806414246299860082011-04-11T12:16:45.350-04:002011-04-11T12:16:45.350-04:00Dear Elisa and Nathan,
Sending prayers and lots of...Dear Elisa and Nathan,<br />Sending prayers and lots of positive vibes from over in Ohio. I hope this is a great week filled with blessings. I'm reminded of a wonderful quote from The West Wing by Josh Lyman, "Victory is mine! Victory is mine! Great day in the morning, people, victory is mine!" And so it will be for you.... <br />Best wishes, DianaBluhiwayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05472431719753530575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3253044793080822939.post-84746297080350313082011-04-11T10:40:18.608-04:002011-04-11T10:40:18.608-04:00I watched the video clip of your story on Today.co...I watched the video clip of your story on Today.com. I think you and your husband's choice to focus on healing and the future is amazing! Anger and self-pity are self-<br />destructive, while a positive & optimistic attitude can be healing! Good for you! The mind is truly powerful and can have a tremendous effect on your future! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your friends are amazing. It is obvious you are surrounded with love, a powerful healer. My best wishes to you and your husband and your beautiful daughter. <br />xxooUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169138578768211720noreply@blogger.com