I do believe Leroy, it is time for a "group" hug! Enjoy your time with the holidays! My next round begins on Tuesday, the day after Christmas! Yes, the world does go on and on, doesn't it?

Sent by Marianne Dalton | 10:30 AM ET | 12-22-2006

Hi Leroy,

Merry Christmas to you and yours. First of all, I don't think cancer deserves anything, not even lumps of coal, unless lumps of coal could destroy cancer, then I would want in my stocking full of it. I have stage 3c primary peritoneal cancer it is not curable and prognosis is 48 months. I plan to be around for at least 25 years or more. I was told after exploratory abdominal surgery this past April. Now, I spend many sleepless nights not able to find the switch to turn my "scared to death" mind off, so here I am at 3:00 a.m. not able to sleep. My daughter listens to your segments in Syracuse, N.Y. She told me to check you out. I am glad I did. It is good to know I am not in this war alone. I am so thankful there are places like this and people that are so helpful and supportive and caring. I hope I have written this in the right place and it gets to you. Congrats on the brain MRI good news. I am sending you my good thoughts and prayers. May you have a very merry Christmas and may the New Year be better than this one for us all!

Sent by Tish | 10:41 AM ET | 12-22-2006

I wish an absolutely precious, lovely Christmas to you and your family Leroy, and to all of the readers of the blog, as well. God bless us, everyone.

Sent by Nancy K. Clark | 10:49 AM ET | 12-22-2006

Seasons greetings Leroy, from across the pond. I finished my adjuvant chemotherapy three weeks ago and the side effects are beginning to subside (apart from this pesky infected toe). I am now picking up the strands of my life — full time work, exercise, booking holidays etc. This morning the follow up appointment appeared and I guess I enter the next phase of watchful waiting.

To echo all the other comments — thank you again Leroy. I wish for you immeasurable happy moments that you can treasure in the New Year.

Sent by Julian | 10:58 AM ET | 12-22-2006

My husband is hoping to receive a tumor removal kit for Christmas. Merry Christmas to all the angels who walk amongst us.

Sent by Jane | 10:59 AM ET | 12-22-2006

"A sense of joy fills the air,

I daydream and I stare,

Up at the tree and I see

Your star up there..."

— Wintersong, Sarah McLachlan

Merry Christmas, Leroy

Sent by Emile Bellott | 11:38 AM ET | 12-22-2006

Merry Christmas to you too!

Sent by Lyn | 11:42 AM ET | 12-22-2006

Dear Leroy,

Thank you for being you and sharing some of the most intimate fears and concerns of your life. I love what you said about Santa brings the tumors lumps of coal. I wish I thought of that... Merry Christmas.

Sent by Gail Hunsberger | 11:53 AM ET | 12-22-2006

Leroy,

I am so sorry for your illness, at the same time I sincerely thank you for your blog. The blog has been an outlet of support to me in these past months while weve helped care for my brother Mike. He died of cancer on Nov. 5, 2006. He was 54.

I continue to learn lessons; the most important one is I am truly humbled. The kindness and love of family, friends and strangers is remarkable, they are the "Angels" around us. I have gained strength from their "Angel Touches," a simple smile, a hug, a "How are you?"

I've have learned I can not always be in control. It's a whole lot less stressful when I give it up!

I wish you the most joyful Christmas ever, may you be surrounded by all of those who love you!

Sent by Patty Jessop | 11:56 AM ET | 12-22-2006

Is there a way to have Tish write me? I think she may have the same rare peritoneal cancer as my husband. He has outlived his original prognosis by two years and is still kicking!

Sent by Sandra Rhoades | 12:00 PM ET | 12-22-2006

Dear Leroy,

Thanks for all you have given, mainly yourself. Because of your blog, it is comforting to know we are not in this alone. I am just finishing treatment for stage IIIB lung cancer. Tuesday I have a PET scan. Thank you again for being who you are and making your journey available to us all.

Sent by Cherie Cuneo | 12:04 PM ET | 12-22-2006

Happy holidays to you, Leroy. My sister in law is finishing her current chemo/radiation treatment for stage four lung cancer today and then she and my brother are leaving for home: four nights of no treatments, gazing at the tree and enjoying their beloved dog picked up at the last minute today from the vets (his temporary home while they live in an apt near Dana Farber in Boston). Joy to the world and to you.

Sent by Choux Smith | 12:08 PM ET | 12-22-2006

A merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. May our 2007 be filled with miracles.

Sent by Terri | 12:09 PM ET | 12-22-2006

Your blog has been a precious daily gift to me these past few months. Thank you! May you have an abundance of laughter and love this Christmas.

Sent by Doris | 12:10 PM ET | 12-22-2006

Leroy and everybody,

I appreciate being a member of this community even if I don't post comments very often. Leroy's journey, as well as everyone else's, has helped me to know that mine is not out of the ordinary. My Christmas gift from Santa was being approved for long term disability. I am still awaiting SSAs decision. I have been off work for six months now due to treatment complications. The feeling is strange since I have worked since I was 14 years old (now 51). I am redefining myself while struggling not to use the words "cancer" or "survivor." As I work through this journey, I value the experiences of everyone to help me. Happy Holidays to everyone and Leroy, I have complete faith in your recovery. God bless.

Sent by Robin | 1:39 PM ET | 12-22-2006

Happy Chanukah to you and your loved ones. May the New Year bring peace, may the angels bring joy and may the rest of us bring plenty to those that have none!

Sent by Sandra Yudilevich | 1:45 PM ET | 12-22-2006

Recently someone wrote that this blog had become for her a safety net. I see it as one step further... you have woven us into a family. A family of love, care and concern. This is a rare accomplishment on such an impersonal medium as the internet, but you have done it Leroy. May you find and have many blessings in the coming years.

Love to all my woven family!

Sent by Cherie Brown | 1:50 PM ET | 12-22-2006

Leroy,

I want to thank you for keeping me company, you and all who participate in your blog. It was a lifesaver for me, left by myself following my husband's death from cancer in September. I can't imagine being able to put one foot in front of the other without the help I got from you all. Christmas was my husband's birthday, it will be hard, but I'll get through it, thanks to you guys.

Merry Christmas, great New Year.

Sent by Irene | 11:26 AM ET | 12-26-2006

Leroy and all in this unique support group,

Merry Christmas to all. May your holidays, whatever they are, be as happy as they can, and may all of us have a better year next year indeed! Thank you again, Leroy, for sharing all of your journey with us, and for giving us a forum to connect with you and with each other. You are one of those Angels who make the journey easier.

Sent by Lynne Dahlborg | 11:27 AM ET | 12-26-2006

Leroy,

Merry Christmas. Hope you make it to Hawaii and some day to Sydney.

And that you're still writing a blog this time next year. Cheers!

Sent by Tom | 11:29 AM ET | 12-26-2006

Hello Leroy and one and all. I'm cheering you on everyday in everyway. Here's to safety nets and family looms with all their weavings. Keep hope alive — at all costs.

Stephanie, I still hope you can contact me. I'm searching for those with pancreatic cancer.

A good friend is worth 10 thousand relatives (an acient Greek playwrite).

Sent by Penny Freppon | 11:32 AM ET | 12-26-2006

Leroy, your blog is an inspiration to me. The lessons you have taught me are applicable to all areas of life and not just as it relates to cancer. You have taught me about living LIFE. I have followed your story since I received your Nightline e-mails and I am one of many rooting for you. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Please know that your journey has shown many people how to lead better lives and during this holiday season, many people should be grateful for knowing you. I certainly am.

Sent by Rhonda Martin | 11:35 AM ET | 12-26-2006

Dear Leroy,

Thank you for sharing and letting us join you on your journey. Community is incredibly important. Blessings.

Sent by Connie Brown | 11:37 AM ET | 12-26-2006

Merry Christmas, Leroy!

"But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." — (Luke 2:10-11)

Sent by Greg Sheryl | 11:51 AM ET | 12-26-2006

God Bless you Leroy and thank you for having the courage to write about the fears and strength that binds us together in this disease. You enrich my life. Happy holidays

Sent by Lynda Spangler | 11:52 AM ET | 12-26-2006

Leroy,

You have united us into a community, for this I am thankful!

Merry Christmas to you all!

Sent by Lorraine Powell | 11:53 AM ET | 12-26-2006

Leroy,

I started reading your blog about a month ago right after my wife had surgery and started chemo treatments for breast cancer. It's not strange that I am "seeing" more cancer stories now than in the past. I'm sure I just glossed over them as they didn't affect me life. We have gotten through two of the eight treatments much better than we expected. We have a great doctor and wonderful chemo nurses. There is a long way to go both physically, emotionally, and spiritually, but I know we can get through it.

I wish you and everyone here a happy and healthy holiday season. May next year be a year full of healing for everyone.

Sent by Jeff Kash | 1:11 PM ET | 12-26-2006

Merry Christmas, Leroy. Happy holidays everyone.

This is a time for recognition of the good things in our lives. Thanks, Leroy, for reminding me that I need to enjoy the moment, and be grateful for my current health. It's all too easy to slip back into the routine stresses and forget the joy of living. Thanks to Leroy and all the rest of you for providing insight and inspiration, and for making me feel a little less lonely a?? my family and friends are wonderful people but they have no concept of the monsters that lurk on the edge of thought. Thanks to all of my doctors and nurses and to all those who care for others. Your knowledge keeps us alive, and your kindness makes life bearable.

May the New Year bring peace to us all.

Sent by LDP | 1:12 PM ET | 12-26-2006

Hey Leroy,

I want to wish you a happy holiday. Your blog means a lot to folks out there, and reaches a whole new group every day through SharingOurDays.com. I honestly believe that the time we take to communicate our lives is having a big effect on people around the world. You are making a difference.

All the best (however we need to define that) today and every day.

Sent by Sean Spence | 1:27 PM ET | 12-26-2006