OOOOOOHHHHH....Cookies!!!! Wow I wish I could eat those smile David, if you can eat cookies, have a few for me.

Suzanne, I sure hope we can do that road trip. I had wanted to see Patty. I miss her very much.

Charm, it really really stinks, but we must do the best we can. Im a huge believer of positive thinking. I do not focus on WHY ME or wallow in self pity. Sure I have some moments where it bothers me knowing what is to come and how my life will change yet again. I cant stop and worry about this, all that does is cloud my mind so I cant make any progress or enjoy life. I prefer to make the most out of the hand I was dealt and enjoy the time I have right now. Worrying about this only steals my time and energy.

I recently bought a mountain bike and rode a 26 mile trail with my son. We had a great time and I will do this again before my surgery.

Pete, its nice to see you posting. How are you doing with your recovery?

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile