Hey Girls!

I don't know if I can word this right but will try.

You ladies on this forum are truly amazing.  You adjust to this  PCa situation much better than we guys do.  That's probably because you understand what we are going through much better than we do.  The possibility of peeing our pants and not being able to get it up just scares us to death, to the point where we have a difficult time even thinking about it.  Yet you are always there, comforting, supporting and loving us.  What a gift you are - not only to your men but to all of us guys that log in here.

My first posts in November 2006 were answered by Bluebird, M.Kat and Linda(lawink).  Your responses surprised me.  You treated me with respect and understanding even when my statements and questions were so naive.  Because of you I stayed here and would probably not be alive now if I had left.

Then I read Swimom's responses.  She scared me at first by her frankness and knowledge.  I wasn't sure if I wanted to risk talking to her.  But when I did, she was so very caring and helpful.  She worked me through my misconceptions and ignorance of PCa and its effects.

Later I read Susan, Tanya, Lana and Chayna whose posts are so sweet and caring.  They hug my heart whenever I read them.  Their support and love for their guys comes through each time they write.  And their support for each other is amazing.

Finally my wife MaryLu is my primary support.  She props me up when I am about to fall over.  She doesn't post here very much but insists that I keep her updated on you all.  And she sends you all her love and thanks.

I risk offending any of you ladies that I have not mentioned and I apologize.  Be assured that you are in my heart and thoughts.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.  Lets get well together...

Jim

    I second what biker has said...the Gals here are great.....thanks to all of them....

     KW

Jim, what a sweet post. You guys are all amazing to me with your stories and experience. My husband has rarely (if ever) come here, but I know it has helped him to hear me relay some of what is shared. It really helps him to know that he's not alone in this.

Ellen

You are so right. If it had not been for my wife meeting Bluefird and Buddy, I would not be where I am today. Thanks so much for my wife (partner) with this thing and her unwavering support and the support from everyone on this forum.

Mika

Agreed, all of the women here are great! Thanks for participating in our fight, treatment and recovery!

Dear Bright & Beautiful Ladies,

It was around Christmas 2006 that my biopsy came back with an invitation to surgery.
While confident in my behavior, I was so scared, so confused,
        - and strangely for the first time - so very alone, even among many close friends.

If anyone would have tried to tell me a year ago that I would know and trust
  so many real people of your caliber
  that can make me forget that indescribeable lonliness -
     - and be honored to count them as friends,

     I'm sure only your charming selves could have helped me imagine such kindness.

Many heartfelt THANKS from the Texas Hill Country.

Your Friend,
C^Cedar
ICTHUS!

That is so sweet ((((((jim and marylu too)))))))

The girls on this board are Great!  But the guys have been very helpful too.  I remember lots of chats with both the boys and girls on here that not only made me understand things better, but just were there!!  :)

What a great forum!!

Tanya and Ken :)

Happy New Year!

 

    Dear Jim *Our Biker90,   Your message touched many hearts ~ so I’d say the words were perfect!!          Thank you…. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jim & MaryLu…             Thank you for touching my life. “All that you are ~ reaches out and touches others   in ever-widening circles of friendship.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   This thread made many things swirl in my mind and I wanted to say a few things. I guess we can call it a mama bluebird moment (after processing a lot of thoughts that this triggered)… chirp~chirp~chirp …   I know you won’t mind…that I’m going to include my thanks to the ladies in this posting.     Jim *Our Biker & Miss MaryLu    I remember your 1 st posting!! back on 11-07-2006        That’s when we first welcomed you ~ on a thread we started called…. Biker90's Page.... Welcome New Friend :)   What a powerful journey!!   Knowledge is Power and Power takes away the fear...    Thank you so much for allowing us into your heart         and for taking our hands to help guide you at a vulnerable time.                           Now ~ your hands are one of the strongest here on HealingWell…        New Members ~ I hope you take time to read each and every post and reply posting on his threads (listed below)…   They allow you to see what a personal thread is all about …. Seeing the whole journey in only a few threads.. This is truly Powerful.. your path will be smoother having read Biker’s Journey…   And to know that we’ve shared more than cyber hugs…. Having felt the true warmth of your hugs will forever be in my spirit!   To see your wonderful face and Miss MaryLu’s as you walked down the corridor to our motel room in Seattle.   To see your smile across the dining table.   To feel the extra warm of a farewell at the end of the evening… as you and Miss MaryLu drove away in her beautiful, powerful, rumbling……Mustang…vvvvvvaarrrrrrrrrooommmmm   Powerful car and Powerful feeling to go with it…   I wish to share you and MaryLu here with so many friends. A face with a name adds so much to the journey… I know this to be true after meeting Jim *Biker, MaryLu, Puget, Ray *Pasayten, and Avis *sun4pasayten this summer. Thank you for allowing me to post it.   Jim*Biker90..,Lee*bluebird…&…MaryLu click   I got quite a giggle when reading your comments about “Our” *swimom!!!   I too was scared of her “at first”…I was new and didn’t know a whole lot and I would see her postings…. Shooting from the hip with her honesty and tough love.   As time went by the respect meter rose higher and higher… She posted this thread… Comfort when we need it   and I finally reached out to let her know my feelings…   I’m so glad I did!   Her knowledge and her strength of sharing ~ is a gift ~ to so many here on the forum.   We sure are glad you’re still with us Vicki…   your special touch is one of many who make this forum so “powerful”…   M.Kat opened the doors with sharing personal stepping-stones in the recovery healing process with ED… allowing others to open up and speak more freely.     wittler ~ with her STAY STRONG …. Has remained with me to this day… my Blue Ridge Mountain friend…   GreenAcres ~ for allowing us to “reach back to her” during their journey and continuing to stay close.   “cheers dear friend”!!!   lawink ~ for being here for all of us and sharing a journey that has a few extra stepping-stones in your path… letting others know there is hope even with two secondary conditions.   Wicket ~ dear sweet lady… I’m thinking of you and still keep you close.   As I look back over the past 24 months since 1 st being diagnosed (Feb 06) and 22 months since surgery (Apr 06)….   It truly takes my breath away ~ to see where we “all” are today because of HealingWell.com   (Thank you Mr. Peter Waite ~for this special gift and for giving us a little more latitude in our postings and our signatures due to the specific nature of our recovery…)   I would like to add my thanks to a few “special ladies” listed above who allowed me to walk closely with them on their path… and/or with “us” during the early stages of “Our Journey”.   To all the “new” ladies (   friends   ) who have shared so much with all of us over the past 21 months since we joined HealingWell….   I dare not mention individual names ~ with the thought of missing someone. You definitely know who you are!!   “YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE” ~ because you will feel the warmth of bluebird wings touching you ~ when you read this!!!   Friendship Click       Jim ~ Thank you for this special thread…   Hugs from Lee   Biker90’s Personal Threads:   The beginning….>>>   Biker90's Page.... Welcome New Friend :) started by bluebird Thread started 12-12-06   Biker90's Cancer Summary Thread started 03-18-07   Biker90's RRP Journey & Updates - Nov. 7, 2006 - July 18, 2007 Thread started 07-24-07   Biker90's RRP Journey 11/7/2006 - Current 02-17-07   Why We Chose Our Treatment Option 01-09-07   Too old for treatment?

You are a GREAT MAN Jim! You hit the nail right on the head! Thank you GIRLS, one and all!!!When I grow up, I want to be just like Biker Jim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your old friend,

Pete 

I have not met all of the gals yet but SWIMMOM has been a great help to me. She has researched all she speaks about and is always right on the mark. I read these forums long before I started with posts,--and seeing her answers to the other guys inspired me to post, with the information I had gathered,---in an attempt to help all us dudes,---Again I concur with jim,---TO ALL THE GREAT GALS.

SIBERIAN (KEN)

Jim - I am new to this site as it took me a long time to find this site because it seems as if finding information about PCa is hard.  Most men won't talk about it--including my husband.  I am glad that I have finally found men and women alike that will share their experiences.  It does seem, though, that if you are operated on you have a better chance of beating the disease.  My husband's PCa has spread to bones and lymph nodes and so far doctors have not mentioned an operation.  He also has pain in groin area and ribs.  I have learned that I must find out the Gleason score though.  What exactly is that?  The doctor only talks about the PSA levels. 

I think the men out there who are willing to share and talk are in much better shape than someone like my husband.  He won't even tell me what he feels and even though I suggested a therapist, he won't go. 

Thanks to you all for your support.

Sandy