I am glad you found a nice warm robe,My husband is going through chemo,only had 4 treaments so far, has to take it for 6 months also. It started in his colon he had surgery,and everything went ok,but they found it in his liver also. The doctor told him to mix warm salt water, and rinse ahead of time for mouth sores, so far its worked, but he has other problems. Anyway know what he wanted? A warm robe,, so I went and bought him one today. Keep that light shining my friend.

My prayers are with you for a positive outcome of all you have had to endure.

Thank you for allowing me the pleasure of viewing your beautiful space. Love all the art/paintings.

Until next time...Keep Smiling.

~Paula~

Thanks Stephen. I understand totally...Its not easy but part of this life that's mapped out for us. Kind of a just do it situation isn't it.
Did you get the special script for mouth wash..for the mouth sores?? I know its no fun that's for sure. Stay Strong Stephen...I am in our corner cheering you on for sure! STay positive. Always Hope!!

Darlin' but I can see you clear , you are not a shadow, because your description on yourself was aglow with your fine personality.
What strengths we must muster in this test of "AGE". I send to you a bouquet over and threw the deep network of space....
it is of all the colors possible and alight with first bright on yonder cresent hills.... you remember I do love you dear. Your words
always keep me on the correct path, and along walks your fellow friends, we are all walking with you , I see you are still very popular with a huge circle of all types of warm friends. It is me Linda in California still having neck and hand problems, but still I visit some. My prays are with you Stephen thank you ..... yes thank you very much. What fun we have had. What I learned!

Hi Stephen,
It's good to read such positive news. Best wishes to you for the upcoming operation my dear friend.
For you http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u205/nh07/02aniautmn-nk.gif
Hugs and love
Nikki

Thank you for the warm welcome back Stephen : ) Yes I remember your old handle, "defiantsanctuary", it was most unique, much like yourself. Alot of us back then had some very unique handles, lol. It has been a good long time indeed. This blog, Is a new blog that I made up recently, ( i had much fun doing so ), but I must ask, how on earth did you know it was me !!!!

Isabella, is a name that I chose for myself and i'm in the midst of trying to have it legally changed, long story indeed, but that is what i'm going by in RL as well as on the Internet. I've not used Trish in a very long time, either way, regardless, I was so very much amazed to see from your comment on my blog that you knew it was me dearest Stephen !

{{Huge Hugs}}
Izzy

Sounds like you live the way I tend to prefer, but with my meds I need a 25 hour life!!! LoL!!!

I'm with you on the dreams - I even get occasional whiffs of scents and even taste/texture in food I eat in my dreams occasionaly!

I'm wondering if maybe having Paranoid Schizophrenia has enhanced my dream experience?

No matter though: It's good fun and like you I enjoy slipping back into sleep to finish my dreams!!!

God Bless my friend and get well soon!!!

Prenin.

I just coming to see you are looking after yourselves, I thinking of you my friend!
Big Hugs,
Michiko

Your light is an inner light and you are the power that drives it. Somehow you call upon that light when those dark shadows pluck at you. You glow, Mien Schatz.

Wishing you only the best dear friend. Glad you found your comfy robe. You take care and the fall picture is just beautiful. Hugs, patsy

Your light shines like a star. I can see it from here.

Hi Steve!!! :o)

Ever had that funny feeling people like you??????????? :o>

Hope the surgery goes well my friend, I have a green robe I wear when I put the recyclables out and after a bath and it cost little because it was an end of line sale!!! :o)

Hopefully once you're out of hospital and off chemo you'll feel a lot better, but please take it easy OK?

No sense in rushing things!!! :o)

God Bless my friend and get well soon!

Prenin.

Robes are the best thing since slice bread. Nothing better then curling up on the couch in your pj's and a nice fuzzy warm robe and a book. Or a good movie, take your pick : )

I'm sorry to hear about your fight with cancer, but i'm happy to read that the fight has not been in vain. I'm glad that they will be able to remove your tumor and that the chemo has done it's job. I wish you well on your road to recovery.

Prayers and Blessing for you : )
Izzy

Good news about the surgery, I do hope that it turns out well for you. As you know my wife is a cancer survivor, ovaran was hers.
Prayers will be said for you. Keep the lights burning brite.

I am so happy you are beating cancer... it is a great triumph and I'm glad you are one of them... keep your head high and I'm praying that everything will work out more wonderfully than expected. Good luck in your surgery *doing happy dance the lotto 649 kind for you*

Lots of love n hugs
Mystic

Dearest Stephen Craig....breathe Julieann...breathe...
You are responsible for me coming back. Somehow I was in spaces yesterday which is rare and I saw your name and I went to your space to catch up with you. Three hours later, after I read about a year's worth of blogs, I went outside and sat numbly trying to take it all in. My beautiful friend, I had no idea that you were going through this battle with cancer. My goodness, I had no idea. You have been so significant in my life and I am sure you must realize it. Over the years, I have drank up your beautiful paintings, poems and words and I am more enriched for it. About a year ago, my therapist/coach/friend has been having treatments for the colon cancer they found when he just had a routine colon exam. There was a gratefruit size tumor they were able to remove and I have followed all his chemo treatments. Probably the same time as yours. I went back as far as I could with when you discovered it. I read everything and loved seeing the pictures of your beautiful mother and sisters. How beautiful that you have a loving family giving you so much support.
I LOVED the pictures of you and think you are more attractive with your head exposed. These pictures really capture the man behind the paintbrush and words. I read over and over the way you described cleaning the painting studio and I got really into it because I do thse same things and it's never a chore to me but an honor to polish my dwelling place.
I cried through the letters you wrote to your father because I feel the same way about my parents. Time has NOT made it easier though and I find I miss them more when I am facing adversity and the unknown and yet their presense seems more real. Of course it's not enough for me. The fact is, it will never be enough. This month of October is the month I loss everyone, my parents, my son, my husband and two best friends so I just stop fighting it and let it wash through me as often as it wants.
What can I do for you? Name it, Stephen and if it is feasable, it's yours. I am screaming cheers for you and am so proud of my friend, Stephen Craig. You are so loved, dear friend {{{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}}}}}
always...Julieann...always

Good luck with the surgery.
Your composure talking to the "spooky dude" is an inspiration ( and it brought tears to my eyes to think of you like that). Keep smiling. :-) The robe sounds a good bargain - enjoy.

Thankyou for the smile Stephen! You light up my blue... cosy robe! Hope all goes well, take care my friend. Mei

Your thinking about being in hospital, that's why your thinking you need a robe, new pj's as well and some slippers as well. Then you will feel and look your best after the surgery.
Hugs Jewelie

I am so pleased to know that you new heve a "comfort robe." I am certain it is just what the doctor ordered. You are in the right place and in an excellent state of mind. I am so proud to know you and read what you share with us. It does touch my soul in a profound way. To quote someone I care about...
"as ever be well,"
Eileen