I'll not be posting for the next few days in spite of all the Cloth Wipe commotion. I just don't have the energy nor does it seem right... My husband was diagnosed with an incurable form of blood cancer today.
I'll start posting again this Sunday if only, at the very least, to provide myself with a distraction.
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Very sorry to hear of your unhappy news but glad to embrace you lovingly with support and share your challenges with my kind thoughts for you.
Charles (in Missouri)
I'm a new reader to your blog, but sending you love, light and strength and healing in this time. May your family and friends gather around you and support you.
My thoughts will be with you and your family. Wishing you all the support and love in the world,
Emily
Here to support you... hugs.
I'm sorry
sending you support and sympathy from West Seattle. If you need local support of any sort send up a flare. I'm sorry to hear your bad news.
Oh my gosh. I am so very sorry.
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Know that my prayers are with you!
I'm so sorry to hear the Deana. I cannot not imagine what you guys must be feeling. Please know that I will be praying for him during this time.
I am so sorry to hear your bad news. Our family will be praying for your family.
Kim
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I've only been reading a couple of days but wanted to send my deepest sympathies and warmest wishes to you all at this time. Thinking of you.
oh my gosh. i'm so sorry for your bad news :( i can't even imagine.
sending good vibes in your family's direction.
I'm wishing for you that all the support you and your family needs comes your way...
I'll be keeping your family in my thoughts.
I've never posted a comment before but wanted to let you know I'm sorry for your pain and wish you and your family much love.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wishing you support & love to be at your side.
Believe~
Sam @ Loving Green
I am sending the most positive thoughts and healing vibes into the universe for you and your family.
Erin
My heart is hurting for you. I pray that you and your husband find peace and love. I am sending you loving thoughts and wishes for you and your families
What a shock this must have been for both of you. We're here for you in whatever way we can provide support. Hugs.
I'm a new reader of your blog, and already have been delighted and inspired by it. I am so sorry to hear about your news. Wishing you love, peace, and healing. May you find support in your loved ones. Miracles DO HAPPEN.
I am at a loss for the "right" words. I had to re-read the entry 3 or 4 times to be sure I read it correctly. I am shocked.
I can't imagine the pain, fear and anger you are feeling right now. You are in my thoughts, prayers, and in my heart.
Please email me if you feel like "talking". I'd be more than happy to lend an ear.
All the Best,
RVM
rawveganmama@gmail.com
Prayers are with you Crunchy.
I'm so sorry. I will be praying for you and your family.
-Kristin (long-time reader/first-time poster)
I wish you peace and comfort as you come to terms with this news. Tomorrow evening my family and I are walking in an event put on by the Lymphoma, Leukemia and Myeloma Society of Canada in support of my sister-in-law who was also recently diagnosed with a blood cancer (lymphoma). We will walk for you and your husband as well.
I'm so sorry. Take care of yourselves. We'll be thinking of you.
I am praying for you and your family.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Crunchy-
oh, my dear. I am so very sorry. My heart goes out to you and all your family. If I can do anything - let me know.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
I'm so sorry.
I'm so very sorry. Please, know that you have the thoughts and prayers of my family. Your blog is such an inspiration to me! Please, know that there is a great big community here on the internet thinking of you and your family during this time. Best Wishes!
I'm sending good thoughts to you, your husband and your family. Everyone in the green blogging community is pulling for you all.
Oh Crunch! I'm sitting here at work trying to not cry! I know that I don't really *know* you, but I read your blog every day and I feel as if I do...not in a stalker-y way, but in a kindred spirit way...gosh, I'm so sorry.
I am just so sorry.
I will be praying for you and your husband and children. I live in the PDX area and I would be happy to help you in any way you see fit, even if it is to lend an ear. With all you have given to us (your readers) it is the least I can do. Let me know if you want my e-mail address....
God Bless.
I'm so sad...Prayers and support.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Crunchy,
I've been reading your blog for a while now, and like others have said, feel like I know you. I am so sorry to hear your news. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Know that there are many of us out here that care and will offer what support we can to you and yours, even if it's only to lend an ear.
*hugs*
-Melanie
Thinking of you and your family.
(Hugs)
I'm so sorry. Will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
Trina
I hope you know from the fraction of us who have written, there are many more lurkers/readers - we are all connected to you. Your pain is felt. Know that I send you my most healing thoughts and feelings.
Joining the others with many positive and loving thoughts for you and your family.
Am sending many positive thoughts your way from south Seattle (Renton). Thanks for your blog and all your sharing, I'll be thinking about you and your family.
Oh God, I'm so sorry! You'll be in my thoughts. If there is anything we can do let us know.
I've been lurking for a long time but can't stay silent after this news. Your husband and all the family are in my thoughts. Just wish there was something - anything - I could do for you.
Jan
I'm so sorry. You will have so many thoughts and prayers coming your way.
I'm very sorry about this sad news and will be thinking about you and your family during your moment of silence.
Please don't hesitate to write. Having been through the most difficult year of my life - caring for my father and grandmother before they passed - I can tell you that writing helped keep me sane. Even if it seems like gibberish, it helps.
Know that the people who love you are holding you up with healing thoughts and prayers.
And if you need to take a walk, take a walk. Don't forget to breathe. (HUG)
So so sorry to hear of your husband's illness. I am sending you and your family lots of healing energy and strength. I have been enjoying your blog for some time now and I'm just over in Wallingford if you need support locally.
I am also so sorry to hear this. I can't imagine what you are going through. The will to survive can be very strong. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Hang in there kid. You're in my prayers.
Oh, Crunchy, I'm so very sorry to hear your news. Take care of yourself.
Deanna - I am so, so sorry to hear this. I will be keeping you in my thoughts.
WOW; that's a BIG one. I'm SO sorry, Crunchy.
Sending positive energy, wishing there was more I could do.
I'm so very sorry to hear this. Positive thoughts to you and your family from the CD in Seattle.
Jamie
So sorry to hear of your news. Gather your troops and hold tight. Love, peace, strength and all other good wishes for your family.
I'm very sorry to hear of your sad news. Prayers for your family.
~Mel
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's illness. I'll be sending him and you warm thoughts!
You are a strong, compassionate, and resourceful woman, and these traits will help you navigate these new and scary waters. My thoughts will be with you and your family. Take care.
many prayers being lifted up on your behalf. ((hugs))
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Know that I'll be sending you lots of positive thoughts and healing vibes.
Regards, Julie (in Australia)
I am so very sorry to har about what you and your family are going through. Many thoughts being sent out your way .
I should have added: if you need a babysitter just to have a break, let me know. I'm going to be a teacher, my fingerprints are on file. ; )
Oh, hun.
My thoughts are with you...
((((((HUGS)))))
I'm so sorry about your husband's illness. I am praying for grace and peace for your family.
I'm so sorry to hear this, Deanna. Wishing you much strength and peace.
my thoughts are with you and your family. love & light, breana
I'm so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Wow. I just left a comment on the previous post about the book group. Now it seems trivial in light of this news. I'm so sorry. Will be thinking of you.
Hey you.
I'm not sure what's going on but I'm so sorry to hear it. Keep me posted. Much love always,
~Laura
We are so deeply sorry for the news. Our thoughts and prayers will include you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do.
Your family is in my thoughts.
Angel
I am so sorry to hear of this news. I will be thinking of you and your family. Like other readers, I feel I have come to 'know' you. I send you all my hope and support your way.
I am so saddened and angered to hear of thid diagnosis. Prayers are with your family.
Seattle is a leading city for cancer treatments. 'Incurable' sounds daunting and horrible, yet so many advances have been made. Treatments are much less toxic and there are medications to deal with the side effects. Of course, that does not help the shock you must be experiencing. I am a 20 year survivor - have hope in miracles.
With much love to your family, shawn
To echo what Sean said. My friend's dad was also diagnosed with lymphoma while we were in high school (I am almost 30 now). He went to Mayo for treatment and while it is something he will have to deal with for the rest of his, he lives a pretty normal, active life. I just saw him at his daughter's wedding this summer looking fitter than ever. He runs competitively still. Keep your spirits up, there is definitely hope.
I am so sorry to hear your news.
I just finished reading a fascinating chapter on cancer in "The Fourfold Path to Healing" by Thomas Cowan, MD that you might find lends hope to the possibility of fighting this cancer. Also, have you ever heard of the milk cure? I pray you find peace and enjoyment of each other during this time.
Sis, this is so awesome how your bloggers are supporting you! I am at the airport in San Diego heading up to Seattle to help out where I can! See you soon... i love you!
Your bro,
Chris
You and your family will be in my thoughts. I'm sorry to hear about this news.
Wow, this is so upsetting to read... I hope you and your family are holding up OK in this tough time. All my love goes out to you.
Oh my, praying that God pours out His love, strength, comfort and healing on your husband, you and your family.
No, no, no, no, no! I want to be supportive and caring like everyone else, but cancer really pisses me off. You have young children. I know life isn't fair, but this just seems horribly wrong! Of course, my thoughts are with you---I don't even "know" you and I have tears in my eyes...Maybe I'm being ticked off for you as well...my sister (who has 3 children all under 13 (1 who has Rett Syndrome) has the most aggressive form of breast cancer...she just started chemo 4 weeks ago and they don't know if she'll live or not...All I can think is F*CK CANCER!!! I don't mean to be crude and drop the f bomb...but I'm pissed off...and so very, very sorry for you...
I am so sorry to hear of your pain and will keep you and yours in my prayers.
I'm sorry and I'm praying!
My heart is with you. Peace.
I'm so sorry to hear this! I am a regular lurker. Positive thoughts to you and your family!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Keep your chin up! I'm sure you'll all get through this with plenty of crunch and sass.
Dear Crunchy,
I haven't been visiting your blog for awhile but to come back tonight and find your so very sad news... I am so very very sorry! Take as many "moments of silence" as you need. Your husband and you are in my thoughts and I send my warmest wishes for strength and comfort during this time.
Sally (back in Iowa)
We are very sorry. We will purr for your husband.
I am so sorry to hear about your recent news. My thoughts and best wishes are with you,and I hope your family is able to overcome is hurdle!
-Ayomide
I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Have hope. I was told 5 years ago that my relapsed lymphoma was untreatable and here I am. Try anything. Get into a trial. Hang on. Vanessa and I understand how hard this is- our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Am reading your blog post late... hope one extra electronic hug will help.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Deanna, I'm so very sorry. I wish you strength to get through this hardship. All the best to you and your family.
I know you don't know me, but I wanted to drop you a note of love and support. I am so sorry that this is the hand your family has been dealt. Our nephew was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer at six months old, so we have had a front row seat for their journey. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you all as you travel on this journey.
Wow. I have no words. Prayers, thoughts, positive vibes, and anything you need. We are all here to help. Just ask.
I've piddled away the summer and checked back in today to find this awful blow to the belly. Like others here, I feel I know you and your family and I'm very sorry you will have to veer off the good path you were on to tread this other path that has been forced upon you and your family. I think it will be hard but I don't fear too much for you because you are smart and kind and resourceful and you will find a good way. That's what Crunchy Chicken's do.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Hope you and your family stay in good spirits. So sorry to hear this news. Jessie in SF
how sad your news is. the oncologist i worked for (as a chemotherapy nurse) had stats indicating that 85% of cancers are caused or exacerbated by environmentals. how unfair that those who are trying to undue the damage are themselves then damaged. as previous bloggers have said, incurable isn't always incurable. remember that cancers are becoming chronic diseases--always there like diabetes or renal disease, but often with treatment which gives quality of life. my father and his father both had blood cancers and i feel i know a bit of your pain. blessings, emmer
I will be praying for you and your family. This is my first visit to your blog and I hate that it's on sad terms. However, this gives me great opportunity to lift your hubby up in prayer. Be strong.
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