I said I wouldn't do this...(Not Firefly related)

POSTED BY: QuietSerenity
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STILLSHINY

Friday, August 18, 2006 8:35 PM

Thoughts & prayers.

"We had ties that could not be broken, except by the passing of time. Like a rock. A broken time rock. And you're very special to me, my broken time rock people." - Nathan Fillion

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EMBERS

Friday, August 18, 2006 8:38 PM

I hope you, and your Mom, are doing okay.
My thoughts and prayers are with you....
I hope you can keep a positive attitude because that will help to support your Mom.
*hugs*

TRAVELER

Saturday, August 19, 2006 12:49 AM

It's good to talk. Follow FutureMrsFillion's advice. What ever your interests are keep busy. Bake a thousand brownies or repair that closet door that squeaks. Busy hands help. And type. You have a thread here. Talk about anything you want.

With Love;

From a fellow browncoat.

VINTERDRAKEN

Saturday, August 19, 2006 1:36 AM

I know excactly how you feel.. (just read my blogs if you dont believe me). I find that the best thing to do is to try to accept what is happening around you, then gather people you like around you and do something fun, Isolating one self never helps. Most important though is to let your mom know how much you care and love her.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

GIRLASKEW

Saturday, August 19, 2006 1:41 AM

Can't have enough happy thoughts and warm feelings coming to you and your mom, so I thought I'd add some.
Happy thoughts and warm feelings to you.
And know we are here, one big famiy.

"...once you've been on Serenity, you never leave...you just learn how to live there."
If you see me online, say hi. YIM=Girlaskew!

JOSSISAGOD

Saturday, August 19, 2006 2:53 AM

Hey, you are part of this family, so, as has been stated, whatever's on your mind, IS related to us. I'm sorry I can't sympathize(however, I am a sympathetic ear,so I sure can listen), but I'm always here, so, whatever you need, I can virtually grant.

*JIAG, hands QuietSerenity any drink of their choosing*

I can only say what the others have stated. Keep informed and keep busy to take your mind off of things, I know things SUCK right now, but they'll get better with time. Remember, your internet family is ALWAYS here for support.

I'll be sending positive energy/thoughts/prayers to you and your mother.

JOSSIS(Most Definitely)AGOD
"Look at me, I'm STUPID!" The Doctor.

KAELE

Saturday, August 19, 2006 3:02 AM

QuietSerenity, I have to admit, I'm going through the same thing right now as I type this. Only we're a little further down the line.

My mom was diagnosed with a large tumor in her breast late last year. When she told me, my heart just broke. In 2002, I was recovering from surgery myself and in order to take my mind off of my own problems, I began driving my grandmother to her radiation treatments for HER breast cancer. Years before, my other grandmother had been going through her chemo and radiation. So when my mom was diagnosed, it did not sit well.

I went to my husband and cried. He told me the most wonderful thing to help me through it, because he had been through it before when his mother had Hodgkins (sp?). Hubby told me never to cry in front of my mother, that I was always welcome to cry in his arms but I needed to be strong for her. I'm not saying this is right for you, but it worked for me. I could remain supportive and held together but could always find a safe place to wind down and release my own emotions.

My mother went through three surgeries and began her chemo. I took her to her appointments even when I spent four hours that day just driving her around with my two cranky kids in the car. We kept things as routine as possible and let her do as much or as little as she felt capable of doing. To cheer her up and as a special treat, we attended a convention nearby and got to meet Nathan Fillion. She proudly walked around showing off her bald head and Nathan commented how he liked that she and I had the same name. We partied hard and got to relax in between her chemo.

In her determination, she had told my kids that we would be going to Disney World this year. She scheduled us to go in the down time between her chemo treatments and the beginning of her rounds of radiation. We went this summer and had a blast because my children got to go to Disney with their entire family, including their aunt, uncles and grandparents.

Now, even in between her daily radiation, she is going back to work and STILL makes time for her grandchildren. Her hair is coming back and she is looking healthier (though still tired) than she has in over two years.

It will not be easy nor will it be pretty. If your mom goes through chemo, it'll get downright disheartening. But be there for her, take her to her appointments so that she knows that she doesn't have to do this alone. And YOU don't have to do this alone with us here.

Anytime you want to talk, please let me know. E-mail me (jedi_kaele@yahoo.com)and if you need someone to talk to, I'd be happy to listen. :)

~Kaele

NCBROWNCOAT

Saturday, August 19, 2006 3:32 AM

My Mom is one year out from her radiation treatments for neck cancer and she still has a feeding tube as her weight hasn't rebounded yet.

Keep yourself informed and try to keep to a routine or develop a new one if you need to. If she'll let you go to the doctor's office with her and take a notepad. Both of you'll think of all types of questions at the oddest times and this way you can ask the Dr. Also, write down his/her responses. Many a time I forgot what the Dr said and referred to my notes.

Another thing I found helpful was exercise. Get out for at least half an hour a day. I found walking outside helped me alot. It was the best therapy I've ever had. If you're a nature lover listen to the birds and animals as you walk. If you're like me, put very up songs on your MP3 player-the Firefly and Serenity soundtracks are great too.

Also find someone that you can talk to that will listen-like us Browncoasts. We're all here for you and you and your Mom are in our thoughts.

FIZZIX

Saturday, August 19, 2006 3:09 PM

As ever when anyone I don't know comes up with a problem, I try to shot them I care. And I do care, because on this boat, there's a crew, and there's a family. Crew comes and goes, but if they stay long enough, they become family. You are one of those people, and as such, I impart a Japanese legend to you.

Everyone has heard of the paper crane. Most likely, you've learned how to fold one in school. The legend is that if one folds 1000 paper cranes, a miracle can happen. For you, I shall refresh my memory of how to make a paper crane.

I have made one during the process of this post. Where I shall store them I do not know, but I shall try to make 1000 paper cranes for you.

If others endeavor to do the same, I have a website that explains it exellently, if you can ignore that it's an ancient kid's morning show hosted by Levar Burton (Geordi Laforge from ST:TNG), it's here. http://pbskids.org/readingrainbow/heroes_and_hope/crane.html

One crane, 999 to go. Show's how much I care.

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May not be smart, and it may not please you, but you're definitely gonna see what I have to say.

MAGDALENA

Saturday, August 19, 2006 3:25 PM

That is a beautiful idea Fizzix - I will look for some paper and start making paper cranes too... I'll call them Quiet Serenity's hope and maybe with others joining in we'll have 1,000 paper cranes in no time...

The story of Sadako Sassaki is one that deeply touched me when I was researching a piece on the atomic bombs, dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, that I was writing last year.

I have printed that disagram you directed me to Fizzix... 1,000 paper cranes coming up!

Still loving you and your family from where I am, Quiet Serenity! Will keep my eyes open to see how you're all doing!

Much love - Magdalena x x x

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