I am so very thankful to Brian and Gary and everyone else on this forum and I am so touched by the emotions and compassion expressed here. THis Thanksgiving has been, for me, the very best ever! I spent it with my son, Paul and his girlfriend and family and friends. It was great sharing a meal and experiences and being able to laugh until the tears came and seeing my son so happy. Without OCF I don't know where we would be and I am reminded every day of the wonderful people here who helped us get thru those difficult days. When I drive along a road that led to the hospital and radiation treatments or past the drugstore where I used to pick up prescriptions or at the grocery store to find broth or soups or Boost, I am reminded of OCF and the friends here that gave me a " boost" and virtually held my hand and gave me the strength to keep going. You have all helped me to appreciate the importance of the "Now" moments and the blessings that come our way.

Brian, thank you so-o-o-o-o much for creating this forum for us, and for all that you do. You are truly awesome!


Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)