Attention Whore Announcement
 

I just couldn't tuck this away in a more appropriate "good news" topic.

Mr. Elph is free from Cancer!

No more surgery, no more chemo, and the abnormal CAT last week was only an artifact of the surgical closure.

I can't tell you how difficult these last four months have been. I wish I could express the immense relief and gratitude that my husband and I are feeling at this moment. For those of you that were keeping hubby in your prayers or positive hope, I can't thank you enough.

Pen

/does the snoopy dance!!!!!

thats fantastic news wooohooooo

Elphaba... that is the best news I've heard in a long time.

I wish you many (MANY) happy years together.

... now I have to pour myself another drink to raise a toast...

Cheers!!!

Yay! Awesome! Love it!

Good news, Good news!
I am very happy his health is much better!

That's good news to hear, indeed, elphaba. Maybe it's time for a nice vacation to somewhere sunny and warm?

My glass is well and truly raised to you both, pen.

Barry.

By the way.... was it just me that read the title of this thread:

Attention, Whore Announcement

rather than,

Attention Whore Announcement?

I salute your happy news. We'll be toasting it here at chez Nakamura.

Gilda

Wonderful news Elphaba! :icare:

SINCEREST CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so happy for you I can't put it into words. Tell Mr. Elphaba that he'll continue to be in our prayers (which will mostly be prayers of rejoicing!!).

That's absolutely fantastic news, Elphaba :) I'm very happy to hear it.

That's great news. :)

wonderful news..... :)

that's awesome... congrats to him and to you both...

(I guess the seachickens making it to the superbowl was a sign -- what's next -the mariners? :D

Ayup, I had all but written off a vacation we planned a year ago. It's sunny and warm and we are going! (I'll figure out the bills later; thus spake Scarlett O'Hara) :D

Thanks all! I'm doing the Snoopy happy dance as well. And chair dancing, and singing out loud (much to everyone's dismay), and if I had any sort of exploding device (not a fire cracker to be found) I would do my best to annoy the entire county. YES!!!!!!

heh, the "seachickens" would be a terribly bad thing to count on...dayum, 30 years? I prefer Seagals. :lol:

best. thread. evar!!!!!!!!!111111 eleventyone11!!

You give me to much credit for the first. It's tough to be a whore at my age. :lol:

That's awesome, Elphaba!

Yes, sunny and warm will be good for you both...and if you want fireworks, I think my brother has some leftover Roman candles at my folks' place. :D

Really great news. I'm very happy for you, Pen.

Wonderful, Elphaba! Bet you're both standing a little straighter now ;)
My father is a 3-time cancer survivor and that 'all-clear' announcement takes about 1,000 lbs from the shoulders.

Congrats! There's nothing better than hearing that news. Here's to hoping for "boring" health news from now on, because when dealing with cancer, boring is a good thing.

From another 3-time survivor, you're absolutely right.

Congratulations!!!

What great news! I'm happy for you both.

huzzah!

what a relief for you both. to continued health and happiness! :)

Huzzah, indeed!

Now, back to the dancing, yes? :thumbsup:

There is nothing that I can say here that will add anything to the euphoria that you must now be feeling. Those that are far more eloquent than I, have already seen to that. Consider my post here to be my signature added to this congratulatory card. May you and Mr. Elph know many many more happy, and healthy, years together. Awesome. Just...awesome.

Yay! Congrats to you both.

Good news to hear, Elph. :)
I'm happy for you both.

Fuckin A man, now go out and buy a lottery tix!

This is wonderful news! I hope that you enjoy yourselves where ever you end up taking some time to relax!

congrats elph! great news to all concerned and not just you!

Awesome! I can't imagine the feeling. :icare:

That's great! You must be very relieved.

We know and share both your pain and joy. God bless you and your husband.

Many congratulations to the two of you and the rest of your family and friends Elphaba!

Now let's focus our prayers on the cure for this dreaded disease. The cure is out there and it will be found ... let's get there soon.

I'm very pleased to hear everything is cured now. Best of luck to you two in the future. :)

Congratulations.

Wishing you the best for the future.

yay! I can't tell you how good it feels to hear that someone has kicked cancer's ass. My strongest congrats and deepest respect for you both. /me bows

Let's proceed with the dancing, running around the room, hollering and giving kisses to everyone we see!

Pretty sure it was just you.

In any case, I can't think of better news to have heard today. Congratulations and I'll join the countless others in a toast.

TFP is a family. When one of our members is ill, we band together. When one of our members has good news, we celebrate.

Here's to continued good health.

'Good news' doesn't cover it. Enjoy the elation, savour the serenity. And relax. Hope you both have a wonderful holiday. :)

Charlatan... I actually read it as Attention, Whore. Announcement!

:lol:

Thank you, everyone. I very much feel the sense of family that Martian speaks of. I especially want to thank those that are, or know someone who is a multi-time survivor. The oncologist was blunt in telling us that this cancer (small-cell lung) *will* come back again. There is no point in denying it, and we refuse to live in dread of the "next time." So we will sing loudly and dance wildly, and store up all the positive energy necessary for the next fight. Let's celebrate, y'all. :)

I'm going to tell you now what the doctors and nurses always told me, attitude is a big part of getting through this. With the attitude that you both have, he'll do well. Keep us informed on how he's doing and continued good luck.

Good news Elf, the best. I am so glad for your entire family.

that's wonderful :D :D

i'm happy for you both!!

sweetpea

Gigantic congrats Elphaba. I can't imagine what it must have been like to live through that experience, and I'm so happy that you and the Mr. on the other side of it now!

I'm elated for the both of you! My father and grandfather are both survivors, so I know how great a feeling it is for a loved one to get that greenlight that makes everything so much easier.

Continue on with the same attitude you've shown in this thread, and life will truly be a breeze!

Best news I've heard all day. Congrats Elph, ya know I love ya beautiful and am very happy for you and your hubby.

May this new life be the beginning of many shared years of happiness, enjoyment and a reminder how one must never take for granted love and life.

Now go back to the dancing and BTW do you do that topless?

Snoppy always dances topless. :)

That is just great news. Having lost a close relative to cancer, I am very glad that your husband has been able to beat the damn thing... throw a party for yourselves, pronto! :D

Now, forgive me but I must address an unrelated issue in this thread..
Wha--.. are you.. mocking.. why, I oughtta... I was born and raised in Seattle!

/in the spirit of the moment, forgives those who do not understand... :)

I hear ya, abaya. I was born and somewhat raised there myself. We oughtta just whip on them damn yankies on Sunday and show 'em whose boss. :D

Lordy, how many teams named after birds have won the superbowl?

I waited until now to read this thread for .. some.. reason that I can't remember anymore .. but CONGRATS!!!! :D You can send the block party to Bainbridge Island - think it's big enough? :)

Girl, are you on Bainbridge? I thought you were heading further east.

Hmmmmm that I would like to see. :thumbsup:

I'm in New York .. grandparents and some family in Bremerton and Port Orchard.

Dang, I was hoping for a PNW meetup. If you ever make it back this way for a visit...:)

Congrats! Great to hear.

Wow, that is AWESOME news, Elph!

I thought this was another Sheehan discussion or similar, and didn't even notice your name attached. :)

Awesome, excellent, wonderful! Congratulations!

Heh, I thought this was pointing out someone being a troll! Hah.

ANYway... My best wishes and congratulations to you both. Having lost some and won some in my own family, it is always a delight to see a family winning! May you have a wonderful relaxing vacation and settle in to enjoy the normalities of life.
:* I am so thrilled for you!

damn how did I miss this thread??


Congratulations Elphaba! That is quite a feat, and I wish you the best of health for years to come.