Our dearest Leroy,

Take a day or more for rest; I understand that radiation is exhausting. YOU need to take care of you along with Laurie's help. I pray that you did not say anything more and that means that you received no more bad news at this point.
G-d bless you and may you rest just a little easier.

Jan

Sent by Janice Goldberg White | 8:14 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Wishing you sweet and peaceful dreams Leroy.

Kim

Sent by Kim | 8:15 AM ET | 06-19-2008

I have been following your journey for quite some time. God bless you. I lost my wife to colon cancer 3 years ago. She like you never gave up hope. People such as yu and my wife are the most heroic indiviudals I know. Trust in God. He will give you strength. He gave me the strength to hold my family together. Leroy you are a diamond to so many who read your blog.

Sent by Mike Taylor | 8:17 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Rest well our friend

Sent by Karen | 8:20 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Dear Leroy,
No foregiveness needed. I hope you got a good nights sleep!
Prayers that the radiation gives you some pain relief.
Charlotte in Rural Ridge, PA

Sent by Charlotte Kewish | 8:20 AM ET | 06-19-2008

REST Today!!! You deserve it!

Sent by sarah | 8:23 AM ET | 06-19-2008

As far as I am concerned you DO NOT need our forgiveness...you need ALL the rest and time for YOU that you can! Take it all in and nap and rest all you need!

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cristina

Sent by Cristina Barthel | 8:24 AM ET | 06-19-2008

You might need lots of naps after radiation - it has that effect (not to mention that long visits to the hospital also have that effect). I hope it also has the desired effects--less pain and maybe a shrunken or killed tumor in your brain.

Hope you get lots of stress--relieving and healing sleep.

Sent by N.R. | 8:24 AM ET | 06-19-2008

naps are a beautiful thing....sleep away!

Sent by Karen | 8:24 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy and Laurie, I suspect that you are both drained. There is no need to ever ask us for forgiveness. We applaud your fortitude in each and every posting. Rest up for the next doses.

Sent by Sheara | 8:29 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy, it sounds like a very busy exhausting day and I am sure you are very tired, Take a very well deserved nap. I hope so much that all this will help you with the pain you have been haveing. Laurie you take a nap too!!

Sent by dorothy in oregon | 8:33 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Rest and heal. That was a marathon day. I hope some bad thing in your brain died during that marathon. So just rest today thinking "take that, you nasty cancer cells".

Sent by Susan | 8:35 AM ET | 06-19-2008

R U KIDDDDDIIIINNNGGGGG?????? If I wasn't some 8000 miles away I would come over and help Laurie shut the blinders, give you an Ambien and tuck you in! Go rest my friend, Tomorrow is another day!
ciao
Francesca from Z??rich

Sent by Francesca | 8:35 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Take it easy, Leroy. I'm worried about you and hope a nice nap will do you some good.

Sent by JJG | 8:38 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy

Take as many naps as you need. We'll be here when you are ready to return. Just take care of yourself.

Sent by Pam | 8:44 AM ET | 06-19-2008

You are indeed forgiven... and appreciated, Leroy! Thank you for taking the time to update all of us- I know you have been in our thoughts all day.

Now rest and recover from your long day! Lori, too!!

LSF in CT

Sent by lsfisher | 8:44 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Good Morning Leroy! Hope you are sleeping peacefully, without pain, right now. It makes all the difference in the world when you are rested. I know because last night we were plain tuckered out too, hadn't slept well the night before and so we turned in early. had a great night's sleep lasst night and feel so much different this morning. "Sweet dreams Sweet Prince" I seem to remember Laurence Olivier saying that in one of Shakespeare's plays. Hamlet? Help me someone, I'm showing my ignorance!

Sent by J C R | 8:48 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy,
Thank you for keeping it real. My husbands goes for his post treatment scans tomorrow. The last scans were 6 months ago just after surgery, but before the chemo/radiation. We are very nervous. Wish us luck!

Sent by Deb | 8:48 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy-
You are in my thoughts and prayers

Sent by Barbara from Princeton, NJ | 8:51 AM ET | 06-19-2008

You take care of yourself. That is all we need for you to do. Love and prayers to you.

Sent by Jen | 8:52 AM ET | 06-19-2008

wow, what a long day Leroy! I hope you get some well deserved sleep today!

Jenn

Sent by Jenn | 8:54 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy,
Just wanted you to know - thinking of you and your family. Sending hugs and warm fuzzies your way. Baby steps. . .

Sent by Annette | 8:54 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy,
Nap and rest. We love you & Laurie and we are all with you guys as you walk this hard road.

Sent by Aurella | 8:57 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Rest well, our friend. Here is hoping for some pain reduction for you.

Sent by Art Ritter | 8:57 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy - those of us who can identify with what you are going through know just what a tough day yesterday was - I admire you for even letting us know about your day. A 13 hour "workday" is a lot for anyone, let alone what you have been through physically and mentally.

I have good feelings about the radiation - it always brought Paul the relief he so desperately needed. Somehow those radiologists always got it just right to get to the core of the pain.

Rest and spoil yourself as much as you need today; I hope Laurie can rest while you are. My thoughts and prayers are with you today.

Jeanette Carney

Sent by Jeanette Carney | 8:58 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Peaceful rest to you today, dear Leroy. I am grateful you took a moment to write at all after such a long and difficult day. God bless you.

Sent by Dianne in Nevada | 8:59 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Dear Leroy & Laurie, what a difficult and tiring day for both of you. I trust you will find some ways to rejevenate your spirits this weekend. Think about lemonade and a warm but breezy day and blue skies and friends, not much talk (can be so much effort) but the peace of their presence. We'll all be holding you in our thoughts & prayers this weekend.

Sent by Kathlelen | 9:00 AM ET | 06-19-2008

sleep is the best thing for you! you come first. Don't forget that.

Sent by Becky | 9:01 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Sleep well my friend!
Elaine, I hope your day went well too!

Sent by Laurie Hirth | 9:04 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy - take a much needed break. My prayers are with you and I sure hope your pain will subside.

Sent by Deb from Michigan | 9:06 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Sleep well. You deserve it. Prayers for you and your loved ones as always.

Linda

Sent by Linda | 9:08 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy,

You have a free pass from all of us to take a nap whenever you want/need to. Thanks for the report on your day yesterday; I hope the radiation gives you relief from the pain. Seriously...13 hours at the hospital? I hope you got reduced parking rates after being there so long.

Sent by Eleanor | 9:14 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy, the army is there with you providing a virtual quilt of support while you nap. Hope it does not get too crowded! lac

Sent by Lou Ann Caywoood | 9:16 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Well done getting through all that! I hope you get the pain relief as well as a nap!!!

Hang in there - we are all rooting for you :)

Sent by Susan in CT | 9:21 AM ET | 06-19-2008

OMG! What a marathon of a day. You certainly deserve to nap, rest and recuperate from that ordeal.

Find a comfy place, good book, drink of your choice and rest.

Until Monday.

Sent by Sue Chap | 9:21 AM ET | 06-19-2008

You poor baby, you have really been through a lot.

A nap sounds like a great idea. Take care.

Sent by Irene | 9:24 AM ET | 06-19-2008

No need to even ask, Leroy. I'm grateful to hear from you at all after such a long day. I hope the treatments do help.

Rest.

Sent by Carol from Michigan | 9:24 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy, I'm just amazed you took the time to write anything! All the best to you and Laurie.

Sent by Susan in the beautiful mountains of Colorado | 9:28 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Don't have to ever ask for forgiveness here! We all know and understand. Take are of yourself, naps are good and take the time you need to recover...we'll still be here when you return.

Prayers and blessings as always.

Sent by Al Cato | 9:30 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Hi, Leroy.

Go and take of yourself. We're here for you and Laurie. Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.

Sent by Erica | 9:33 AM ET | 06-19-2008

A long difficult day! Rest well, Leroy...rest well! We love you! Linda

Sent by Linda Lee | 9:34 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Rest well, Leroy.. Have a good weekend and take care of yourself.. Prayers that the treatment will help your pain..

Sent by Patsy Elmore | 9:41 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy -
Here's a great line from one of my favorite college movies - Repo Man.
Hope you get a chuckle... Sounds like you could use one.
"Ra-di-a-tion. Yes, indeed. You hear the most outrageous lies about it. Half-baked goggle-box do-gooders telling everybody it's bad for you. Pernicious nonsense. Everybody could stand a hundred chest X-rays a year. They ought to have them, too."

Sent by Tim | 9:50 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Sleep with the angels my friend.

God bless you.

Judy

Sent by Judy Voller | 9:50 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Bless you Leroy, For taking the time to share your day with us. You are a saint and deserve all the rest you need.

Wishing you and Laurie a peaceful weekend
Be good to yourself, my friend.

Sent by Pam | 9:51 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy,

Nothing to forgive. All we want is for you to do what you need to do for yourself. How grueling yesterday sounds! Hope today is easier.

Blessings.

Sent by Diana Kitch | 9:51 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy - Rest. I hope the radiation provides some pain relief. And that the nap is restorative.

Sent by Beth | 9:52 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Hi Leroy,

What a long day for you yesterday. But, you did get a lot done. So, maybe you won't have to go back too soon. Rest well, eat some cake with tons of icing. We are all praying for you and supporting you in any way we can. Don't write if you are too tired. We will wait to hear from you.

Sent by Marcy in NJ | 9:54 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Whoa, what a long day.
Rest, and sleep. Really don't feel like you have to ask us to forgive you.
Just to write us, is wonderful of you, given a day like yesterday.
Beautiful dreams!
Prayers,
Wanda Amorose

Sent by Wanda Amorose | 9:57 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Your posts are your gift to us.The fact that, despite being worn out, you care enough about US to share that with us is a HUGE gift! And, remember, that any radiation can leave you feeling tired, so take care of yourself! I have come to love you and Laurie, and my thoughts and prayers are with you (English needs a word equivalent to the Spanish 'ustedes'!) both daily.

Sent by Sydney in NC | 9:57 AM ET | 06-19-2008

JCR: Horatio (in Hamlet) utters these words: "Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night, sweet prince; And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest". Obviously he's not referring to anyone taking a nap......

Sent by MK | 9:59 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Dear Leroy/All,
Leroy, I am so sorry for all your pain. Why is it that things only get worse? Someone is typing this for me. As caregiver for my husband who is fighting for my life, I very conviently fell yesterday and broke my right leg and left arm.

I will be reading the blog every day, but wont be able to post. God bless all.

Sent by sasha321 | 10:02 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Sleep tight Leroy. Thinking of you everyday and wishing you and Laurie peace and happiness and as many cancer free moments as possible!

Sent by liz | 10:13 AM ET | 06-19-2008

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

Sent by Lisa | 10:13 AM ET | 06-19-2008

The best conditions for napping are a slight breeze, birds singing, and cool shade. If not available, any old recliner will do. Rest well, Leroy.

Sent by Sharon | 10:18 AM ET | 06-19-2008

I am in total awe of your strength and dedication to this blog. I'm not sure where this line comes from, but it just came to my mind now, "rest well,sweet prince, rest well.

Sent by Leah | 10:21 AM ET | 06-19-2008

God bless and keep you, Leroy. Rest peacefully and let others do the worrying! Love, CaroleD

Sent by CaroleD | 10:24 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Dearest Leroy and Laurie,
You both deserve a good long rest. Please relax and sleep and let your body and mind start the healing process. God Bless

Sent by Teresa in WV | 10:27 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Sweet dreams, Leroy.

Sent by Doris | 10:41 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy:
The arms of your many friends are outstretched, cradling you while you sleep. You will feel our warmth, you will feel our love.
Namaste, Don

Sent by don winslow | 10:45 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Dear Leroy,
GET UP! Surely there's more of that cake icing calling your name.
You are in my heart today, brave warrior.
Love from Pat

Sent by Pat McRee | 10:55 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Dear Leroy,
Taking a nap sounds like a good idea****
and then followed by a good night's sleep !! Take care xoxo dee

Sent by dee | 10:56 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy,
I'm sure you are exhausted, not only from the treatments, but from the stress and anxiety associated from everything you're going through. And don't underestimate the amount of energy that's expended through chronic pain. I hope that you can truly rest, and please take the pain meds if they've been prescribed. Deep REM sleep helps the body restore itself. I can't believe you are even able to post...you are the BIONIC man. We'll all take a deep breath too, and we'll be hear when you're ready.

Sent by Donna Rubinetti in NJ | 10:58 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Have a good long restorative nap! I hope the radiation brings you that relief sooner rather than later.

Sent by Beth S | 11:06 AM ET | 06-19-2008

A note for when you wake: thank you for all you share, good times and bad. It does a world of good.

Bless you.

Sent by Shelley | 11:06 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Sweet dreams Leroy.

Sent by beth Johnson | 11:13 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Sweet dreams.

Sent by colorado cupcakes | 11:20 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Sleep well, your body and mind need the rest. We all understand. Climb in to that comfy bed and zzzzzzzzzzz...

Sent by Jenene K./AZ | 11:20 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Hurrah!!

Sent by Marcia E. | 11:30 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Shhhhhhhhhhh......Leroy's sleeping.

Sent by Nancy K Clark | 11:34 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Dear Leroy,

Sleep is a blessing. Many you have lots of rest and very little pain. Prayers always sent your way.

Sent by Connie | 11:42 AM ET | 06-19-2008

How lovely of you to think of all of us before you collapsed in bed. Bless you Leroy, and I hope you will sleep and rest, knowing you are much loved by your family out here. We are with you.
Sasha - I'm so sorry about your accident. I broke my shoulder once and that on its own was so painful. Please see if you can get someone to write and let us know how you are doing. I will be thinking of you and your husband.

Sent by Tina from Alton IL | 11:46 AM ET | 06-19-2008

No, obviously Horatio was not referring to a "nap" however I was. Thank you for letting me know who said it. I always thought the words were lovely and put my own meaning on them. Thank you MK.

Sent by J C R | 11:52 AM ET | 06-19-2008

Dude, naps are good! Remember in first grade the first few weeks of school how they had nap time? Well, I would like to start a movement in the US that all employers be required to allow their employees to take a nap at work. I just think the world would be a better place if we were better rested!

Sent by Joyce in FL | 12:04 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Glad to hear you're taking the sensible course, Leroy. Just wish you wouldn't feel obliged to even use the energy to post when you feel like that!!

I agree with Saron... but add a hammock to that scene and the sound of waves crashing on the beach and seagulls soaring overhead!! Hmmmmm .... I think I may take a nap too!! See you when I wake up Leroy.

Sasha... so sorry to hear about your fall. And your LEFT arm and RIGHT leg??? Wow!! Hope you're feeling better soon.

Sent by Betty Obst | 12:10 PM ET | 06-19-2008

No need to ask for forgiveness..we love you always Leroy...what a day, huh? I hope it brings relief and gave the "beast" a punch in tha nose!! Sweet dreams sugar plum!

Graham from Sag Harbor

Sent by Graham G. Hawks | 12:17 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Sasha, I am sure that Leroy's Army can send prayers/wished of support to you also...know that there are lots of us who care about you too. lac

Sent by lou ann caywood | 12:22 PM ET | 06-19-2008

I got up this morning thinking of you Leroy; you had a long, long day.Take a good deserving nap. You and Laurie arein my prayers.

Sent by Marelly | 12:40 PM ET | 06-19-2008

We love you, Leroy. Plain and simple.

Sent by anita | 12:49 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Dear Prince Valiant,

...you're getting sleepy...

...very sleepy...

p.s. I trust Laurie gets to take a good nap too.

Sent by Janice J. , Los Angeles | 12:52 PM ET | 06-19-2008

"To sleep, perchance to dream ..." May your rest aid in your healing comfort; and may those dreams, indeed, be sweet.

Best wishes, thoughts and prayers,

Kim Forester

Sent by Kim Forester | 1:01 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Thank you for sharing your story with us; I am sure it is not always easy. Tears sprung from my eyes as I read your blog and realized this part of your life may be drawing near an end. Even though I will never have the opportunity to know you, you have come to be like a dear family friend and my heart hurts for the pain and suffering you, and your family, have had to endure for so long. Thank you again for your courage to share your story. You have touched so many lives.

Sent by A.N. | 1:01 PM ET | 06-19-2008

sleep tight.

Sent by jessie | 1:35 PM ET | 06-19-2008

No worries man.
Peaceful rest for you.

Sent by Debra in New Hampshire | 1:52 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Both of you should takea nice long nap..so phones off, TV off, & computer off. We shall take the first watch to make sure you are safe.

Sent by Cherie Brown, Tucson | 1:56 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Sleep well Warrior.

Sent by Kerry in Michigan | 2:11 PM ET | 06-19-2008

dear Leroy, you are still in my thoughts and and prayers. you were such an inspiration to my wife Bella and i. i do know how much a break is needed durring all you are going through. your posts help a lot of others so im praying for your health. my wife used to love following up on your recovery.Thanks once again and hope for some better days for you and all your loved ones. kkenny williams

Sent by kenny williams | 2:25 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Sweet dreams.

Sent by Julie | 2:28 PM ET | 06-19-2008

I don't know how I got on your email list because I am into Alternative health and I would use the herbs instead, they have been around since the beginning of time.

I thank you for sharing your experiance I am sure it helps many people, you help them go through what you are going through with such a possitive out look. You have learned so much from this experiance. You are a very Special Soul!

God bless you and your family.
Best of Health
I thank

Sent by Sandy Patterson | 2:33 PM ET | 06-19-2008

I certainly wish you rest and sweet dreams Leroy! (My earlier comment didn't go through and I was hoping to add my love and support to you and Laurie. Rest well...)

Sent by Linda Lee | 2:39 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Dear Leroy/All

There was a typo error..........my husband is the one with the cancer. didnt want to confuse anyone.

Prayers to all

Sent by sasha321 | 3:27 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy: Thanks for letting us know how yesterday went. Wow what a day, but you did it. Now if you can get relief from that ugly pain?? Sasha: I'm so sorry sometimes life is now fair I should say most of the time. Mend fast

Sent by diana from kc | 3:30 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Sasha, love and prayers for you and your husband. So sorry about your fall.

Sent by Jen | 3:34 PM ET | 06-19-2008

A post-nap question:

Where's the leftover cake?

(or did you sneak off all the icing and Laurie had to throw the rest???)

Sent by Liz L. | 3:47 PM ET | 06-19-2008

It's amazing to me that you wrote at all, considering the "long day" at the hospital. Get some rest and think positive thoughts about those cancer cells having been zapped!
As always, I send you my best wishes.
Judith

Sent by Judith Newkirk | 4:15 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Dear Leroy and Laurie,
Thinking of you and praying for you! Nap well and love much.
Jude

Sent by Judith Tynan | 5:33 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Palliative care should be kind.Find restful peace,there is no need for your suffering. I hid the truth from my wife.She needed hope & I needed her. All those hospital journeys seem so silly now. She did not smile until hospice entered her life.Pray,in your own way-that's all God asks of you.I wish for you special moments,tolerable food,friends,loved ones,enjoyable music,and special times that last into infinity.Your courage has strengthened all of us."Be not afraid", you're in good company.

Sent by Ned | 5:39 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy and Laurie,
All of us can vouch for the wonderful feeling of some rest. Both of you please get as much as you can and we will be fine until you are.

Sasha,
Your accident is such a fear of mine. It would be a scheduling nightmare to get someone to care for both of us. Thank God for friends and family and get some rest also. God bless.

Sent by kathie | 5:57 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy,

You are such an inspiration. Do not apologize for a short note. Each time - to receive just one word from you is a treasure.
Gay

Sent by Gay H. McCormick | 5:59 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Nap well, Leroy. We love you.

Sent by Jess | 6:01 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Rest. And, after such a rigorous day, I hope your pain is lessened.

Peggy

Sent by Peggy | 6:22 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Enjoy your nap! God bless! :)

Sent by Mary | 6:30 PM ET | 06-19-2008

You're forgiven [smile]. I remember there were times the radiation knocked me out cold. And those long days at the hospital ain't exactly a long day at the fair!

I absolutely love that you're blogging your experience for the world to read. In my experience, the current cultural conversation about cancer is one of dread and sorrow. Your honest account of your experience is definitely changing all of that. Thank you.

I do a cancer blog myself. Have a look if you like.

Bert Scholl

http://bertscholl.blogspot.com

Sent by Bert Scholl | 7:18 PM ET | 06-19-2008

You deserve a nap, Leroy. Our son, Andrew, had whole head radiation for the tumors in his brain. That helped relieve his dizzyness. The people were so kind at the office. Andrew had been there the year before for radiation for his leg for six weeks of daily treatments. I called his doctor after his death to let her know how he appreciated her and the staff. He said they were kind to him. I broke down when I talked to her because he had died just a few days before. She said they all loved him. He was one of their pets. I know many people appreciate you, Leroy, and your humor. I sure do.

Sent by Maureen | 7:30 PM ET | 06-19-2008

naps are underrated. i hope you have some cake left over for when you wake up. maybe a nice glass of port and a stupid movie.

Sent by mary | 7:31 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy you have done nothing to forgive. You must take care of yourself first. We all understand that.

Sent by Jolyn | 8:32 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Many prayers and good thoughts are still coming your way Leroy!
God Bless you and Laurie!

Sent by Lori | 9:25 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Have been there and done that with my husband. Know that others are thinking of ya'll. Sweet sleep to you and Laurie. Be glad you have each other. Many lessons to learn on both sides. Lana

Sent by Lana Smith | 10:00 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy-
I just recently found your blog and am surprised by how much I can relate to what you say. I was diagnosed at stage 4 a few months after you. And although it is a different cancer, it is still all the same- the issues, the feelings, the stress. Thank you for sharing so much!.

I hope you are feeling well rested and pain-free!
Linda T.

Sent by Linda Toland | 10:21 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Leroy, you are amazing to have thought to write this morning after such a difficult day. You are forgiven, of course, but there really wasn't anything to forgive as you have given us a gift with your writings for many months now. You are able to say in cogent words what many of us cancer survivors feel, yet can't express nearly as eloquently as you do.

Please take care of yourself and get many naps.

As Annette says we're sending you warm fuzzies and hugs!

P.S. Sydney, the English equivalent of Uds (ustedes) is y'all...

Sent by Holli | 10:36 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Sleep well. Thank you for the message. I hope your pain subsides. You are such a good sport. Thirteen hours in the hospital is a hell of a day.
God Bless. Love, Jennifer

Sent by Jennifer in CA | 11:27 PM ET | 06-19-2008

Do what you need when you need... and know how many lives you have touched in profound ways... and reciprocally, we're all routing for you in whatever that means

Sent by Joan | 2:13 AM ET | 06-20-2008

Hi Leroy-
I was just thinking about the "life flashing before your eyes" phenomenon people talk about. It made me wonder if it happens when we know our death is coming. It also made me wonder if our lives are set, like a recording on an old LP, with a beginning and an end that gets played out & that's what we see when we die. Our life song.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your precious time with us. You've made a difference in my life. I hope you know that what you share is still being heard. We're listening.

Sent by Maureen McEachen | 3:08 AM ET | 06-20-2008

I started to listen to you almost 2 years ago when my father fell victim to brain cancer. You have survived so long. You have been strong, and you have an amazing attitude. You have lived far longer than you had predicted back then. I pray for you every day, and I will continue to pray for you. I have faith that things will look up for you. I think I speak for many when I say I kind of need for you to do well. You are a survivor! Sadly my father barely lasted the shortest distance his doctor gave him. He passed 2 months after being diagnosed. I see you, and I know that if you believe strong enough you can live with it, and at times have moments of normality. thank you for being strong! Thank you for being the shining light for many of us who need it. Keep up the fight, and when you go into remission I hope you still keep writing!

Sent by Devon Oddone | 5:07 AM ET | 06-20-2008

Definately not a need to apologize Leroy. Whatever amount of rest might bring you a bit of peace, you take it.

Sent by Robert Sheehan | 7:57 AM ET | 06-20-2008

Leroy

A friend sent me your blog and you've done a great job. I am fighting Bladder Cancer as we speak. I find writing my blog helps me deal with it. I'm getting ready for radiation therapy (yea 7 weeks 5 days a week).

As you know attitude is everything. Hang in there man.

dansbladdercancer.blogspot.com

Danny Jones Oklahoma City OK

Sent by Danny Jones | 7:30 PM ET | 06-20-2008

sometime in the last several months our local NPR interviewed someone who said that we have more neurons to our intestines than in our brains and that there are scientists who refer to our "enteric brain." I understood this... I am an artist and my art comes from someplace I can't articulate (even though I am an extremely verbal person)... one series I was working on finally hit me as breasts and nipples, but also look very cellular... my point is sometimes you just need to let your enteric brain express yourself and looking for the right words might not be there at the moment. In any case there are no wrong words. Joan

Sent by Joan | 1:28 AM ET | 06-21-2008

naps are good...please rest and nap often

Sent by Holly | 3:54 PM ET | 06-28-2008

Dear Leroy,
I had my Radiation Therapy in February to treat my Testicular Cancer.I know what you are going through.I see you have lots of courage & faith.Please be strong and know that,you & your family is in our prayer.Rest well and feel good my friend.

Shamim

Sent by Noor Shamim | 2:35 PM ET | 07-01-2008