Beating the odds

[Snowbear]

They were thrilled with the update . I let them know again how much it meant to Skye what THEY did for her. They said they really admired Skye's courage and positive attitude in the face of the odds she was given. What was really cool about what they did - it was not the type of thing ANY of those guys would normally do, especially for a total stranger, but that's the nature of the fire service.....

 

[Snowbear]

Just an update...

I stopped by to see Skye after a meeting this afternoon. She showed me a video she had made as an applicant for the next "Survivor" TV series

She mentioned she has been cancer-free for a couple weeks over a year now. Not bad for an initial prognosis of 2% chance of survival

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

Awesome, Snowbear!! That's wonderful news!

My condolences, Natasha. (HUG)

 

[DandyDon]

Thanks for the follow-up post. I don't think I saw this the first time around. I am very happy for you and your friend.

My new lady dive buddy was hit with a leukemia diagnosis right after her OW, before her first dive trip back in Nov and hasn't had a positive response to chemo yet, altho the cabin fever, nausea, depression, etc has taken a toll. I've tried to be supportive and encouraging all the way thru. We keep hoping for a light at the end of the tunnel - someday.

I'll share this story with her and ask again for ideas on anything more I might do to help. I may be posting in the Texas forum soon for Houston dancing boys.

 

[El Orans]

Hey Snowbear,

:thumbs_up :thumbs_up :thumbs_up

 

[Natasha]

Awesome, Snowbear!! That's wonderful news!

My condolences, Natasha. (HUG)

Thank you Fish_Whisperer.

Snow this is great news about Skye. Tell her we're waiting to see her on TV! Thanks for the update.

 

[Scuba65]

Snowbear...thanks sor sharing that story and the best is to hear that your friend is doing great....god bless...give her our best.

Natasha: sorry to hear about your loss!

 

[Supernal]

Snowbear: That was a wonderful thing you did.

Natasha: I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my favourite cousin last fall to metasticized breast cancer. She fought it off for 15 years with rounds of chemo and still lived life to the max!