https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:03:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/3#post-304579 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:31:11 +0000 kellygirl 304579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry, Lynne. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/3#post-304366 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:20:16 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 304366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry, Lynne, that you are in this desperate and ongoing situation. Sending prayerful thoughts your way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/3#post-304338 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:12:01 +0000 anne 304338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, I am praying for you and your husband. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/3#post-304330 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:14:09 +0000 Anonymous 304330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going thru one of the worst moments of my life, healthwise, so I can understand the anguish. I know it is hard to confront the uncertainty, the what ifs, it's just too hard. What I keep in mind is that I have to live day by day, it is too hard to look ahead, at least for now.<br /> I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/3#post-304303 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:11:01 +0000 Sally 304303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, Nothing new to say....just all my prayers and best wishes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/3#post-304274 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 04:55:53 +0000 Lena 304274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, my heart goes out to you and your family. I'm so sorry.<br /> I don't really have a lot to add. In some ways I understand what you're going through because I'm coping with a loved one's cancer, too. I've been really touched reading everyone's responses and advice as well.</p> <p>Waiting for test results is incredibly difficult, as you know, because we can't control things, what's there is there. I wish you strength to deal with whatever comes. I'm thinking about you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/3#post-303975 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:31:41 +0000 Vani 303975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, BIG (hugs) to you too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/3#post-303938 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:02:54 +0000 Lynne 303938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, I feel that way too! His advice so insightful.......I feel like I've been thrown a lifeline from a ship way over the horizon! </p> <p>All the best with your biopsy, Isabel, I am thinking you. Hugs xoxo</p> <p>Ladies, I cannot tell you how much strength your support and encouragement and sage advice has given me. I knew that the forum was full of wise and strong women who had been through all sorts of life experiences who would be able to help me...and you have.....even more than I could have imagined. Thank-you :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303922 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:51:01 +0000 Isabel 303922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornelia, that is really beautiful. I have always found that type of situation to be a wonderful, lasting gift that the person ( your mom ), leaves us at the end. The gift of grace very often comes with an enormous price tag.</p> <p>The strange thing about the whole interaction with my doctor was that it seemed as if he was talking to Lynne and her family - not me. I felt like a messenger and that the message was for you Lynne. ( No ladies I am not having delusions ! ) I was so devastated reading your post Lynne and really speechless, and I felt as if this doctor gave me something to say....hopefully a teeny bit of comfort or peace or something ...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303729 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:11:23 +0000 Bluebell 303729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne,<br /> Your post brought tears to my eyes. I wish I knew what to say to make your situation better. To make your OH well. To make your world happy. I have everything crossed for you both. I was brought up by my grandpa who suffered cancer, I also recently lost my step dad to it.<br /> I did loose them but to balance that out I do want to say to you I have been told I had a high chance of dying a number of times and well.... I'm here *waves*. At one point I was actually shouted at by some nurses in the hospital being told I'd gone in such denial I needed something to shock me into accepting how seriously ill I was... but well... that was 12 years ago. And yes... I'm here :)<br /> Making an effort with my appearance is often my mask. My way of coping. Hiding my pain - physical or emotional. But along the way I have come into contact the most wonderful people and I do believe that people will be put into your life for a reason to help support you so always try and open your arms to that. I'm only saying that as I'm pretty independent and sometimes think I can conquer the world alone It will help you hun. Peoples positive energy helps so so much.<br /> I was a single mum for quite a while, ill, working and supporting a special needs young child. My child kept me going. But I'm strong as a result.<br /> Much love and strength coming your way. Everyone is behind you...and I am so sorry this is happening to you guys. Much love, positivity and strength to your OH too xxxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303711 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:57:30 +0000 Ornella 303711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, what a great thing to hear! I think it's a real blessing when medical worker has enough wisdom and empathy to actually speak to the patient in a way that gives him/her new strength. Don't let this eat away at your spirit... that describes my mum perfectly through her trials, not only her spirit wasn't eaten away, but to this day I look back at her as the ultimate model of courage and optimism. There were tears too, yes, but i see that as part of that courage. She used to say this "After the rainy day, the sun always shines!" That's her biggest legacy and most important thing I inherited from her, it's ingrained in my DNA now.</p> <p>A big wave to you, Lynne... Theresa too (I didn't get a chance to post on your thread but I hope the little princess is fine now and things are getting back to the usual...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303700 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:00:01 +0000 Theresa 303700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Lynne, you and your family are in my thoughts.</p> <p>I am in tears reading everyone's posts here - the amount of such raw honestly is just a beautiful thing to see.</p> <p>Please keep us posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303659 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:56:58 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 303659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Lynne, I am so sorry to hear you and your family are going through this. I don't even want to imagine what it must be like. Lots of love and good thoughts for you and DH. Sincerely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303646 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 04:59:26 +0000 catgirl 303646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Goodness, Isabel - hugs to you too. I've been through the breast biopsy and it's a drag even when all turns out well... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303558 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:08:36 +0000 Isabel 303558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, today, I had a follow up appointment with a specialist that has been treating me for the last 16 months. During my appointment he was looking some things up on my computerized chart when he noticed that I had had a biopsy yesterday ( for a lump in my breast.) I hadn't told him - or anyone except for my husband, until now.</p> <p> We chit chatted and as he walked me to the blood lab and he asked how I was doing with it. I told him that I was fine and that I wasn't nervous and the results should be here Tuesday. Anyway, he turns to me and says,</p> <p>" This kind of stuff leads you. You must go with it and manage it without letting it beat you - no matter what the end result is. Don't let this eat away at your spirit."</p> <p>It really struck me and I immediately thought of you and your family. I couldn't wait to get home to tell you what he said.</p> <p>My heart and thoughts are with you over the next few days as you wait this out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303554 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:50:01 +0000 Auburn 303554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne,<br /> I know tomorrow will be a trying day in many respects. Know that there is a big community of women who support you, who are thinking positive thoughts and who are "here," albeit in a virtual sense, to help.<br /> Regardless of the outcome, don't be afraid to ask for help--too often well-meaning people don't know how to react to situations or how to offer help and so don't, for fear of making a misstep of social faux pas. I hope that you will be able to seek and receive whatever help you may need in the coming days, weeks and months.</p> <p>Be well and take care of yourself.<br /> -Auburn </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303551 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:11:44 +0000 lynne 303551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Lynne, my heart aches for you. Sending love and hugs your way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303467 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:27:04 +0000 Anonymous 303467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, I'm so sorry that you and your husband and children are having to go through this. My DH was brought back from a cardiac arrest and no heart beat, then weeks of coma, then a stroke, when he was just 47. I pray that you all will be lovingly carried through this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303451 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:15:57 +0000 Debora 303451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, I am heartbroken reading this. I hope you can find the strength and support that you need at this difficult time. We are here for you if you need us. I will be praying for you and your husband. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303341 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:33:59 +0000 Bookarella 303341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, I hate to hear that you and your family are going through such an awful time. I am a big believer in prayer so I am praying that you and your family will be given exactly what you need to get you through this dark time. I does seem to me that during crisis times in my own life that my family has come together to be stronger and closer than before. I wish the same for you and yours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303328 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:14:09 +0000 Jenava 303328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Lynne, what a heavy, sorrowful time for you. I'm so sorry. Try to keep your chin up. We are here for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303314 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:50:23 +0000 Kyrania 303314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MOST positive thought to you both....and remember, he will ALWAYS be with you in heart, spirit and thought....I know this sounds cliche but it is also a constant truth....the soul/spirit life energy is ENDURING....</p> <p>LOVE, Peace and Happiness to you....ALWAYS! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303229 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:01:39 +0000 morethanbeige 303229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. I have had my own health traumas and know how stressful it can be waiting for test results. What helped me was focusing on the present and not getting too far ahead of myself. So much easier said. My healing prayers are with you and your family. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303224 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:54:52 +0000 rute 303224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh.. Lynne, sorry to hear that!<br /> Hugs and prayers are on the way to you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303155 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:42:52 +0000 Lynne 303155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So good to hear, @Aunty - I need to hear good news at the moment - thx and congrats! I'm celebrating with you :). The stats are frightening but DH is planning to be an outlier :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303148 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:18:59 +0000 Aunty 303148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear Lynne, I have been through exactly the same thing. 2 years ago my DH was told he hade a very rare form of cancer. We did the cemo and the rad therapy, plus every type of scan you can think of.<br /> I thought I would fold under the pressure because like you he is my other half.<br /> The good news is that last week he went for his latest check up and was told that they now don't want to see him again for a year. There was a lot of dancing in the kitchen that night I can tell you!!<br /> I think what I am trying to say is you do have the strength, more than you can know, and you must never never give up.<br /> It is so true that things can turn out as you want them to. Hang in there!!<br /> Lots of love from both of us xxxxxxxxxxxxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303142 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:29:38 +0000 Lynne 303142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank-you so much for your support and wisdom, girls, i cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate it. I am sorry I cannot respond individually straight away; it's amazing how much I feel I 'know' you from our forum converations....and the counsel of women I respect and admire so much means a lot to me. I have participated in parenting forums and in a weight-loss forum in the past but I feel so 'at home' in this wonderful, diverse community of strong and wise and witty women.</p> <p>From the bottom of my heart, thank-you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303118 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:37:12 +0000 An 303118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Lynne. I am so, so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you and your family. I am thinking of you and hoping for the best results. It sounds like you have a beautiful relationship with your hubby. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303115 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:25:04 +0000 annagybe 303115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, unfortunately there's a lot of uncertainty in modern healthcare. Things are seldom black and white. I wish you all the strength and fortitude on your journey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-request-for-good-thoughts/page/2#post-303101 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:45:06 +0000 Isabel 303101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Ornelia's thought : that you will know what to do next and that you will find the courage to deal with it....</p> <p>I wish you peace and hope. </p>