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I have received the news that Betty is being treated for lung cancer. It may be curable with chemotherapy which has been started. Apparently she is responding well to the treatment.
She probably will be out of commission for a little while. Should someone take her Tuesday daily reading just temporarily? Of course we all want her to resume her daily as soon as she is able. :) I dont know how this works when someone is out sick, so feedback and possibly a volunteer would be helpful.
Keep those prayers, light, and love coming. I will post more news when I have it. {{{{Betty}}}}
Lyne, THANK you for letting us know....Not exactly what I had hoped to hear, but there are kinds of lung cancer that CAN be arrested and treated..........
I love Betty and was thinking of her all day and when I could get a moment to come on board, I was hoping for some news....((((((((((((((((((((((Betty))))))))))))))))) I am praying for you.....Sending you healing energy with lots of love and comfort hugs.....
Thank you Lyne for the update, being our point person and for sharing the news. I am sure it wasn't easy to be the messenger, and I appreciate your courage.
Prayers continue for healing and comfort for Betty and her loved ones. May the God of your understanding grace you with calm strength and courage as you proceed through treatment. May you feel our love, prayers, positive energy and healing vibes and know that we are here if we can do more!
Love and Light Betty, love and light. The porch light is 'on' for your return when you are ready/able!
As far as 'formal process' for a substitute, there isn't one. The informal process is a quick discussion within the moderators and then we go! It's always been our desire to keep things simple - I will make contact with the other moderators to see what best meets the needs of MIP and will circle back with the members. (((Group Hug)))
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
(((Lyne))) - so, so agree - Hope is the mode of operation! Please keep us posted if you get any updates and/or if Betty needs anything!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Thank you (((Lyne)) Lots of love and prayers ((Betty))) as you go through your treatment. Your belief in your higher power is strong. Faith brings the gift of hope. Wishing you strength as you meet this challenge with your higher power lovingly guiding your journey. So much healing energy is being sent from MIP to you each day. Wishing you progress toward healing and wellness one day at a time((hugs))) TT
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Surround yourself with people and elements that support your destiny, not just your history.
Thank you Lyne. This would indeed be hard news to deliver. I am saddened today b/c yes, I have lost someone to that particular cancer and am flashing back.
But....
I am choosing to believe that it is a way to remember "R" with love. I am choosing to have Faith that Betty's HP will cradle her in the hands of love. Many things/protocols/drugs have changed in the 14 years since my experience with the affected loved one.
Besides, Betty seems like she is TOUGH with a capital "T"! I believe if anyone can handle the chemo therapy, she can!
Betty, if you ever read these words, please know that all my love, light and healing energy I send to you!
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"The wolf that thrives, is the one you feed." - Cherokee legend
"Hello, sun in my face. Hello you who made the morning and spread it over the fields... Watch, now, how I start the day in happiness, in kindness." Mary Oliver
I am with PNP on this one....flashing back, triggering as I lost my BIL to this, but Betty is a fighter and we don't know if tumour(s) whether its one or a few, its different with all cases, and they wold not do Chemo if they didn't THINK she had a good chance..
that said, her BF wrote to me and he said that she would write to me when she was able to use her computer and he said he would TRY to drop me news when he could...I was so grateful to him for writing to me...Nice man!!! And I told him, just write when he can., I respected his need to be with Betty AND get some rest, or try to....so thats my news....He DID make it sound that she would write me WHEN not if, but WHEN she was in rehab and could use a computer....He said either he or she would reply to me......so I felt a bit more positive....
Betty here is my faith that you can feel the closeness of your Higher power and your Higher Power's hands holding your's and HP's arms around your spirit. Imagine the comfort of that. I will be in and with that with HP. (((((Hugs)))))
I am so sorry to hear this news.
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I have had my own share of health problems. Going through treatment is gruelling and courageous and requires so.much of oneself. Sending you strength and peace and love at this daunting time.
I am sure all the groups that Betty is involved with are missing her presence. Betty has been involved with this particular group for a long time and her devotion got this group through many transitions with her signature practicality and iron determination.
I know Betty's presence here wil be sorely missed. Betty carried the message with such grace and dignity and passion. Betty was and still is a passionate proponent of al anon. Talk about carry a message.Betty blazed an amazing vision of recovery, grace dignity, fierce loyalty and her incredible sense of style and vision was really dazzling . No one dressed for the occasion better than Betty no matter what it was. Betty relished every moment of her life in recovery and her personal vision of gratitude inspired me to do better . What s vision of inspiration for the rest of us with her exotic travels and her love and passion for New York. That was of course all based on her own personal transformation through the program which saved her from despair. . What a message for the rest of us who were uncertain whether the program would work for us.
I have always admired Betty's grit and determination to overcome and rise above the nost difficult challenges anyone can be handed. If anyone can beat cancer Betty can.
I hope Betty gets the time and space to take on this fight for her health. I know how hard it is to be hospitalized for a while. I am currently away from my home and I feel like I am without part of my being and sometimes pretty lost as a result of that.
Sending you strength love and prayers to sustain you at this critical time dear Betty. You are loved and admired by so many. Your program had sustained and inspired so many of us. Thank you for gracing us with your passionate presence. Your passion for the program was so impressive. I know you have the tools you need to get you through this tremendous ordeal.
Maresie
thank you lynn for keeping us updated on Bettys condition,
im grateful for all the warm thoughts n prayers bettys been receiving here ,
im grateful for Bettys responding well to the chemo,is a big blessing.
i am so missing our Betty also,
Hp is watching over her n her sweet spirit,
(((((((((Betty)))))))))),xoxo
Dear Betty. I love you. You're always in my thoughts and my programe especially when I'm working it well. Thank you my friend for the gift of you, I trust completely that you have the loveliest nurses right now, because angels attract light. Xxxxxxx
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Betty)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) sending my love to you....Praying for speedy recovery!!! You are your HP's beloved.....Hes got ya covered........MISS YOU TERRIBLY!!!!!!!
I know what it is to be in the hospital and be sick. What a tough time especially for an incredibly active person
I am rooting for you and sending live your way.
Your presence is really missed here .
Maresie