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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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Lyra (Madame Chipmunk) approached me and asked if I would put this into announcements on her behalf. She had told all her friends how elated she was that her cancer was gone and has now found out some rather bad news that some cancer still remains but the good news is that it is microscopic and there isn't very much of it, but her doctor still wants to remove all of “her stuffing”, including her bladder. However, her doctor is also involved in a phase 1 clinical trial for a cancer vaccine and she is going to try to find out if Lyra may qualify for. There is one problem - Lyra may not be sick enough to qualify as it is usually used as salvage treatment for patients who are too sick for any other treatments. She is tough, and is going to do all that she can to try to get into those trials, as the alternative is a very dangerous life altering surgery, which takes 10 hours and the recovery time from it is approximately 2 months. Now she wanted to explain what happens if she doesn’t go for the clinical trials, and that would mean them removing her bladder and she would be carrying on her a bag at all times, which as a woman she can’t deal with that aspect of all this. Her worst fear is having people know and adjust all the clothes she wears, but we discussed this at length and came to some fun ways to disguise it if need be J. She wants to go on the trip to Florida in September so badly that she says and I quote, “It actually might KILL me to miss that because I have been living for that vacation for so long now. In addition to the poet meet, we are going to visit my mother and my cousins in Miami, my high school friend in Washington, DC, and my friend, Rich...who has the same cancer as I have and has had the surgery. He lives in Atlanta...and we are also planning to stop in North Carolina to see Juanita (North Carolina Girl) and her son, Stevie (Sodpossum). I met them at Moontown Cafe, another poetry website and we have been friends for almost 2 yrs.” Well folks, that is it, and she was scared to tell you this having told you she was okay, can you believe that? Let’s all pray really hard that she gets into those clinical trails and she gets her wish to go to the poet’s gathering in Florida in September. But Lyra, I know you will read this, and if the other is the only option – honey, we all love and support you and you will indeed overcome! Hugs to Lyra, and thank you all for reading this. I know she would love to get your supportive emails and cards, as she isn’t feeling that great right now with the pneumonia bout and this news, but she had David, (her husband), Victor (her son), and her huge family here to support her. Thank you all. Oh, Lyra's email address is: [email protected] [This message has been edited by Mysteria (07-10-2002 06:27 PM).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Lyra - You're a very strong lady. You'll see your way through this now, just as you have so far. With all of the love and support that your family and friends have to give you, you can't miss. Your Passionate family is here... You don't even have to ask.. You're a winner, my friend.. God Bless...  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Lyra, my thoughts and prayers have never stopped for you...therefore lets just say I will continue to pray and be here for you through this rough time. ~Healing Hugs Sweetie~ |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
After what I have read today, in other forums, Lyra has been through more than most of us could bear. You must be a very stong lady, Lyra My prayers are on their way!  ~Sheri |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Madame C, it comes to mind that you are a survivor, and you are also a teacher. You will long be here, teaching us how to cope, survive, get through, dig the tunnel to the light if we must...but through it all, you do it with compassion, grace, kindness, and a sense of charity that is sometimes hard to come by. You will be in our prayers, even when you are in good health! Why? Because we love you.... |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
God bless. She said burn ... together. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lyra, We didn't need more evidence to know that life is not fair. This is no time for pride you know...we are your friends and long to support you in hard times. I have a sneaking suspicion you have been wrong before. And I'd like to see you live long enough to be wrong many more times. I can't begin to relate to what you are dealing with. I know I wanted to trade places with Ginger as you probably did with your son. But now you are dealing with life threatening decisions. I am so sorry it is like this. I'm not sure how one goes about deciding what to do. Given your options I do worry for you. Please know that I am praying for you to make the right choice and have my friends praying for you as well. Fear is so uncomfortable. But you have demonstrated much courage in your life for others and now I exhort you to use that same courage for yourself. I also pray you may have peace when your decision is made. Please feel free to lean on me. Much love...Larry C Show you care to those you love...today. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Lyra, we all love you dear friend. And, if you should need to talk, I am always here. I will do all I can to give you the support you need. I hope you know that. |
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my3monkeytoes Member
since 2002-05-11
Posts 152In the Carolina Breeze |
You know, the neat thing about rodents, such as the chipmunk...THEY ARE RISILIENT! My prayers are with you, Lyra, and I wish for the very best outcomes. Chin up, and when it's a little too difficult to raise, depend on your family and friends for that boost. Obsticals are what make us stronger, dear, and you are one of the strongest I believe! ~Syd |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lyra Your life has become very important to many, because we care about you, love you and want the best for you. I pray that you continue to have strength and hope as these decisions are made and time moves on. My thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I didn't post my prayers Lyra,and you know how I feel as I understand your viewpoint as a woman which we discussed. But on that note women are incredible beings, and when someone tries to change our "dress code" man can we improvise!  and I will be there to help you sewing machine in hand to make this fashion statement livable, and you know I will! GOD is a powerful force, and through prayers a lot can happen, and it looks to me like you have a huge circle of love and prayers around you to protect you sweetie. You are a strong lady, and whatever decision comes your way you are going to do what is best for Lyra and you will be supported in it. HUGE hugs. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
My thoughts and warm wishes are with you and your family Lyra. Take care....Sue I am in motion |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Lyra, you will be in my prayers as you face this opportunity - and I don't think of it as an obstacle. You are such a strong, brave lady that you WILL find a way to make this hurdle! Watch for my email!  |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Lady Lyra.... You have been and remain in my prayers. Even as I go through some life trials myself within my family. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.... Life is more precious than vanity. No matter what, we all will still love you and admire you as a person, friend and fellow poet...You have given us all so much over the months that I have known you... Thank You Dear Lady Barry |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
I know that whichever treatment you go with, that you will get through just fine Lyra. You’ve got a lot of people praying for you, and I’m sure all our prayers will be answered. Hugs to you little chipmunk that you get into those trials and get to go on that wonderful trip to Florida. Please keep your spirits up and let us know how you’re doing. You have a lot of people here who care very much about you. We’re beside you all the way. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Lyra, every prayer in my body is, and shall remain, with you. I DEMAND to see you in September! I insist!!!! You ain't gonna disappoint your 'Deer, areya? We are all here for you, Lyra, with our prayers and support. May God bless you, my friend  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Lyra, You have been in my heart a long time now. And I was counting on seeing you in September Please be well and come.  |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Sharon...thanks so very much for posting this for me... I don't know why I feel so weird about telling everyone that its not really gone, its just that 2 weeks ago, I made such a big fuss about how it was! But, the tumor is still gone, its just that some cells got left behind..... You are such a sweetheart for doing this. ~ loving hugs |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Nan...thanks so much for all of your support and also....of course for all of your work in making this website as wonderful as it is. Nancy...I know that the prayers haven't stopped and, in fact....I can still feel them coming through loud and clear.....it must be your special magic....thanks so much Irie...I don't know you very well, but thank you so much for your prayers.... Karilea...Actually I do have a teaching degree....I guess now I must graduate again and this time with a survivor's degree... Thanks so much for all of your prayers and your love Mr.Squirrel...thanks so much for your blessings...It means a lot to a chipmunk to get a blessing from a squirrel Larry...thanks so much for your prayers and also for your invitation to lean on you... I really appreciate having you as a brother Sue...Thanks so much for all of your support. When I need someone to talk to at 3 AM, I'll be sure to call you and you will be sorry you ever told me to do that...LOL... I would never really do that to you...I would wake poor David up instead as I have done in the past. Sydney...thanks so much for your prayers... and chipmunks are very resiliant...we have to be because we have to tunnel into the ground in order to make our houses... Martie...Thanks so much for all of your caring and your prayers...They mean so much to me. Sharon...Will that be a cyber sewing machine? We can have all kinds of fun designing things online. Actually one of the primary reasons for my reluctance for the surgery comes from a letter which my urologist wrote to my primary care doc ( I received a copy ) which said that she wasn't even sure that the surgery would help that much. This makes me feel like I am sacrificing my lifestyle, plus going through a very dangerous surgery for very little benefit... So, I have a lot to think about....and I definitely intend to get into that clinical trial for the vaccine... Suetang...thanks so much for your wishes and thoughts PDV...Thanks so much for all of your prayers. I know that everything happens for a reason, but its really hard for me to figure out a reason for this one...maybe someday, I will. Barry...Thanks so much for your prayers...and its really not all vanity. This is a very dangerous surgery and according to a letter my urologist sent to my primary care doc, she's not even sure that the surgery will help.... Its like spending $9.00 to buy$10.00 and risking everything just for $1.00 Thanks for your prayers, Tracey...and I am going to make it my business to get into that trial. special thank you hugs to all of you.Lyra |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
however one can give energy for healing I hold that out to you Lyra and my thoughts are with you as you go through this - Paul |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Michael and Sy..... I am planning and have been planning to see you guys in September. If my doctor thinks that she is going to do this surgery before then (it takes 2 months to recover), she will have to catch me first.....and chipmunks run very fast. What I must do, is force my way into that clinical trial. I have, so far...pushed people around and rattled cages to get every treatment I have gotten. When I was first diagnosed, they told me that it might be TB, cancer or TB and cancer and they were going to make me prove that I didn't have TB.... I knew I didn't have TB....anyway, thats a long story and I'll tell you the whole thing in Florida in September..... In the meantime, I will be rattling more cages and knocking down more doors to get into that clinical trial for the cancer vaccine..............and, I know that it will work. I have recently learned that my urologist is intimidated by me.... Yesterday, when she called with the results and David answered the phone, he asked if she could tell him, and he said that she sounded relieved that she didn't have to talk to me... I have felt for some time, that she was afraid of me..... I guess she doesn't like rodents   can't wait to see you in Florida hugs Lyra copyright2002 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (07-10-2002 09:37 PM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for that healing energy, Paul...and its good to see you back here again.... I hope you will post some more of your excellent poetry in open. ~ hugs of energyLyra |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Life isn't always fair That's why you have us to share your thoughts and fears, our love Carried by the white dove Up to Heaven and down to you Because I think Your loving God cares for you too In my thoughts I'll hold you tight dear friend and when you cry on my shoulder, I'll cry with you Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Lyra ... please take care, and know that my prayers and thoughts are with you along with all of your friends here at Passions.  Best wishes and lots of great big hugs, /Kit |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Lyra, I very much enjoyed our talk and once again, please know that you are in my prayers. God bless you and healing *hugs* my friend. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Titia...thanks so much for your tight hugs, I hope to see you in September to hug you personally Kit...thanks so much for your caring and for being so very thoughtful Michael...I very much enjoyed talking to you, too...We should do it again soon...next time on my dime  Supersized hugs to all of you  Lyra copyright2002 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (07-11-2002 12:19 AM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Lyra, my prayers are with you as always, sweet friend, God Bless You, get well soon as we all send angels your way! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
In the meantime, I will be rattling more cages and knocking down more doors to get into that clinical trial for the cancer vaccine..............and, I know that it will work. And the chipmunk roars!!!!!!! [This message has been edited by Duncan (07-11-2002 12:51 AM).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Lyra, It sounds like you're surrounded with love at home, and you know you sure sre here. I have so much hope and certainty for your success with your treatment, for you have such a powerful and ppositive spirit. My best wishes to you and your family.Take care, Lyra. We love you. Mysteria,thank you so much for this post. You are an angel Lots of hugs to you, Lyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Noah...thanks so much for your prayers... but I am not sick.....I just have a few errant cells.... I am scared...but I am not sick ~ thanking you hugsDuncan...thanks so much for having so much faith in me.... This chipmunk roars and squeaks and generally attracts lots of attention...not always good attention... but I will rattle those cages and break those doors down and call people in the middle of the night if I have to.... I will get myself into that trial, one way or the other..... ~ hugs of confidenceLyra |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Lyra, I have SEEN the power of prayer. Many here have seen this recently here at Passions. I have NO doubt we shall all keep you in our thoughts, prayers. I Know you are a survivor and this setback will only make you stronger and this family closer. continual......my prayers are with you. Hugs dear friend... Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Madame, my prayers for you continue... I know that if sheer strength of will and determination count, you'll be included in those clinical trials. *S* Come September, I'll be expecting my hug... 'kay? *S* |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Donna...thanks so much for your prayers...but I just want to let you and everyone else know that this isn't really a setback. Its just new knowledge that hadn't come to light before we got the pathology report from the biopsy. There is STILL no tumor...just some isolated cells which the radiation failed to catch. These cells aren't even as evil as the original ones they got from my first biopsy last October. ~ thanking you hugsSuthern...thanks so much for your prayers.... You are definitely hitting the right target. I really think that the vaccine will kill those cells and keep me from having some disfiguring surgery... ~ hugs of thanksLyra |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Lyra, God grant me the serenity to accept things i cannot change, the courage to change things i can, and the wisdom to know the difference sorry to hear of your news. HUGS for what must be frustrating times right now. sending strength across the miles |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
Lyra- Meeting you has been a happy time in my life. I have enjoyed your presense since I got here to passions. You have a wonderful heart. I wish I could meet you in person. You are wonderful. Never lose sight of how great you are. because, because, because, because, becauuuuse. because of the wonderful things you do. (wizard of oz). Everyday until you are better as I kneel beside my bed I will pray for you. As I do right now. Lord God, Help our dear Lyra today, take her in your arms and heal her. Bless her with your almighty spirit. Take her and save her. Lord God bless her family and friends and of course her passions family. Lord God our creator and our savior thank you for this world this day this happy place. In heavens and in peace and in Gods name AMEN |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Faterider... thank you so much for your prayers... I just wanted you to know that this isn't a setback. The tumor is gone, it hasn't come back. Its just that the biopsy revealed that some errant cells got left behind. This was always a possiblility. And even those cells are not as lethal as the original ones were... ~ hugs and grinsKellie... I thank you so very much for your prayers and for your lovely compliment. I too, hope that someday we can meet in person. What I am praying for right now, is that I will be accepted into the cancer vaccine clinical trial at the University of Michigan. It probably won't start until later this summer or early this fall....but something inside of me is telling me that it will definitely work for me... Just as I knew that the radiation would work, and it did.  ~ hugs from my heartLyra |
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