Very bad news from Susan; consider deferring reading if you are vulnerable

Dearest Susan,

I feel as if I know you, as well as many others here. You are a pillar of strength and an inspiration to us all. I feel almost inadequate to try and comfort you since I am not a patient myself and because at present my situation seems stable. I can only say that strong faith and a fighting attitude go a long way. We are not in control of such things as this. We can only do whatever we can and leave the rest to God. You, my dear, have fought the good fight and fought it with vigor. In the process, you have managed to touch so many people, including myself, with your wonderful attitude and perseverance. People say that trials of life build charcter. Maybe so, but I believe it also reveals character. In your case, it has revealed what a wonderful person you are. I wish you many more good days and peace within. I know that you will continue to be a blessing to your family and to all of us here. Take care of yourself Susan.

I am new here but want to add my prayers for you. You seem like very special person. I will pray for you a lot. and for your family too. i hope the wedding is all you hope for .

Dear Susan,
I'm just back for a brief visit between events in my life (nostly good). I was sorry to hear your news, but given how you've waged your battle, I hope you enjoy good health to the end, and that you have plenty more time for joy. You amaze me.

I'll try, Ginger! Love, Susan

Well we are both optimistic then, I am the eternal optimist myself. I still am amazed by your strength as the angel signifies. My prayers are with you Susan,it would a blessing for all of us to have you for a long while, share the wedding with us, by the way how is your family, husband and so on?? Lovingly, Ginger

Well, thank you,again, to everybody. I am especially taken
with my wedding companion angel transmitted by Joe. Seeing that
angel really did strengthen my hope of attending. Also, I was
buoyed big time by seeing 4 D sonograms of my unborn grandbaby
yesterday.

Um, about that optimism: I am optimistic of good symptomatic and comfort care
because both my local oncologist and my local urologist do like and
care about me. I am optimistic that my heroic liver has more heroism
in it than anyone's guesstimate. (Does anyone have any liver
preservation or appreciation ideas?) I am trusting in the Divine
Mercy, too.

Plus, I feel pretty good, only one pain and it is easily
controlled so far with just old fashioned Darvon. A blessing.

Plus, the shock did register more as surprise than anything else
and I do find that I have a Source of comfort and peace. (It
was a blow to the Doctor at MD Anderson, too.)

And finially, something puzzles me. Even though all 8 (!)
chemotherapy agents have failed me, I always feel a little
better and stronger after chemotherapy.

So that's what I have to say today. Bless you all -- Susan