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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA 
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Fifteen years ago the doctor called you and I sat together as he explained the results of that fateful bloodtest You sat stunned I'm sure not fully comprehending. The only thing I could say was "Okay, when do I die?" At the birth of our first, we rejoiced and cried, waited six months and tested, negative, and again rejoiced and cried. Four years later, our miracle second. More rejoicing, less crying. six months later tested and smiled. Three years later, counts are low, "Okay, when do I die?" No, just take these meds... Four years later and one more. another miracle, another reason to rejoice. Again, six months, test - Negative. Old hat this, but still rejoicing. Year later, counts extremely low. Illnesses come and go, odds are becoming low, Finally I let people know. Three more years to see my first in cap and gown. Preferably not from my deathbed.  Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP "Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway |
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JSage Member
since 2000-08-25
Posts 91Nashua, NH USA |
I don't even know what to say in response to that. Most people only write from their own experience and my heart goes out to you and your family. You seem like a very strong person, though and that my friend should keep you alive. Don't lose hope. -Jes |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
Dum spiro, spero Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP "Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway |
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bluebrdy65 Member
since 2000-05-16
Posts 276Gladys, |
This is a sad story yet beautiful great Job blue |
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StarrGazer Senior Member
since 2000-03-05
Posts 679Texas |
never give up faith and always believe in miracles  funny how when you live your life that way miracles seem to come to you ... wishing you many more miracles and blessings in life Shan |
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