tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post8955269585104917315..comments2024-02-27T22:21:18.717-08:00Comments on Toom-ah? What Stinkin' Toom-ah!: It's Official: Brain CancerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-58870747795501954252011-11-07T14:02:24.442-08:002011-11-07T14:02:24.442-08:00Jessica,
I wish there was a bigger word for in...Jessica, <br /><br /> I wish there was a bigger word for inspiration! Your strength is contagious, and I admire how you and your family are conquering the fight! I support any treatment that you believe in, and screw the doc, if you don't feel it, its your choice! I am proud of you for choosing other ways to treat this! I think we give too much trust to doctors, and when you know what you think your body can and can't handle and you go against that gut feeling...the outcome is more disappointing for us then the doc's......Anyway I am totally rambling, I love you, and you are thought about all the time! XOXO - GioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-67167112459380216802011-11-04T20:26:37.165-07:002011-11-04T20:26:37.165-07:00All my love and support in your fight Jess. Keep b...All my love and support in your fight Jess. Keep being you, that's your ace in the hole!! xx<br />KimmieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-41522523876087884922011-11-03T18:05:49.648-07:002011-11-03T18:05:49.648-07:00Jessica... I don't know you. I haven't see...Jessica... I don't know you. I haven't seen your mom since high school but I feel the need to say something but I don't know what. <br />Reading your words is amazing. You are so bright. I love how you actually give thought to what is going on with your body. Your strength encourages me. <br />My thoughts are with you and Danny and your mom and dad. <br />Girl, your an inspiration!<br />JennyJennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-27001077314809697492011-11-03T14:56:24.730-07:002011-11-03T14:56:24.730-07:00Sending love your way! You truly are amazing, and...Sending love your way! You truly are amazing, and a gift to us all!<br />Love,<br />Jenni HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-2596991653749686352011-11-03T12:08:26.412-07:002011-11-03T12:08:26.412-07:00Jess,
U r truly an inspiration! I cannot imagine ...Jess,<br />U r truly an inspiration! I cannot imagine What u and your family r going thru! Only u can truly know what is best for your body! Stay strong and positive! All my love and prayers go out to You and your family!<br />Love,<br />Sarah MccutcheonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-16936226418353396552011-11-03T09:15:05.222-07:002011-11-03T09:15:05.222-07:00Jess,
What an ispiration you are to show your det...Jess,<br /><br />What an ispiration you are to show your determined fighting spirit. I hope my girl can be as brave and as strong as you are as she gets older. May God go before you, and I will lift you up in prayer.The McPoland Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118725285182190489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-38137445180892178842011-11-03T04:05:36.174-07:002011-11-03T04:05:36.174-07:00Somehow when there are no words, you seem to find ...Somehow when there are no words, you seem to find them to tell us the most intimate and tender details of your heart.Your life is PROFOUND! Your effects far-reaching, I'm in awe....<br />BernaBernadette Masonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-82651248013459658052011-11-01T20:46:50.454-07:002011-11-01T20:46:50.454-07:00Hi Jess,
I check your blog from time and time...Hi Jess,<br /><br /> I check your blog from time and time, and am sorry to hear about what you're going through right now. I got to tell you, though, if anyone can get through this, it is you. I firmly believe that.<br /> Journalists are wired to remain impartial and detached. But to do this day, of all the people I have interviewed over the years as a journalist — and there have been thousands — you're the one I most admire. You're not famous, nor, from what I know, super rich. Yet you've always struck me as a person who truly possesses two of the greatest of all human characteristics — those of hope and strength. Part of that comes from your words and part from your actions.<br /> Today, as I read of your dilemma and struggle, it's clear you are an amazingly courageous person as well. No doubt about it. That inspires me greatly as I'm sure it does anyone who knows you or has learned about you.<br /> Years ago, while in college, I read "Sometimes a Great Notion," the great American novel by Ken Kesey. It tells of the struggles of a spirited logging family in Oregon. One of the big themes in the book, as conveyed by the family, is to "never give an inch."<br /> That's you, Jess.<br /><br />Onward,<br />Steve Maher<br />stephenmaher67@yahoo.comSteve Mahernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-90743357044676521232011-11-01T13:46:55.868-07:002011-11-01T13:46:55.868-07:00My most positive thoughts are with you both. You ...My most positive thoughts are with you both. You can't go wrong to follow what your heart tells you. Know you are in our hearts and prayers and visualizations of joy.<br />JeanineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-41004319603983907332011-11-01T11:48:46.614-07:002011-11-01T11:48:46.614-07:00Dear Jessica. So glad to read your post. I am so...Dear Jessica. So glad to read your post. I am so proud of your knowledge and your choices. You are absolutley right concerning the FDA and pharmaceutical companies. They also influence our doctors and the choices they provide to us. You are taking a different path, not right or wrong, just different.....it's your path. Stay strong like you have been. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you can feel the love xoxoxoxoxo<br />Leisa and familyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-37417122597662304052011-11-01T09:34:28.463-07:002011-11-01T09:34:28.463-07:00Jess - You are the most amazing person I have ever...Jess - You are the most amazing person I have ever had the privelege to meet. Your courage, your strength, and your candor inspire me each and every day. I can't wait to celebrate you beating this stupid tumor. Love and Hugs ~ SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-4026169506359351492011-11-01T05:38:09.346-07:002011-11-01T05:38:09.346-07:00Jessica, This is Andrea's mom. There's one...Jessica, This is Andrea's mom. There's one thing about you Horned Frogs, and that is: "You are special in God's eyes, you are fighters, and you leave inspiration with everyone you come in contact with because you do love the Lord our God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength." If you come to Houston, I would love to meet you in person. You and Danny are in my prayers. xoxoxo,KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-26089385914486032392011-10-31T20:35:35.498-07:002011-10-31T20:35:35.498-07:00GO Jess! Way to do what you feel is right for you....GO Jess! Way to do what you feel is right for you. Only you know and never stop listening to that voice inside you.<br />Love you!!! AllyAllyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00991210319852877936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-14264153191021702562011-10-31T17:43:00.615-07:002011-10-31T17:43:00.615-07:00Jess,
Gene and I are behind you 100%. We have 75,...Jess, <br />Gene and I are behind you 100%. We have 75,000 air miles and I think that could take 3 of you, round trip, to Houston. I bet Dr. Burzynski would applaud you taking a stand. Someone has to be the 1%, the miracle, and why not you? You're tenacious when you regroup as you have. It was devastating news, but like Rocky Balboa, you will not give up. The radiation onocologist should honor your decisions. Ask him if he were in your shoes if HE'D have radiation . . . Sounds like you're on a great new program with the artmesinins. xoxoxoSuseahttp://www.moodybluescruise.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-85118088476014591612011-10-31T16:43:59.541-07:002011-10-31T16:43:59.541-07:00Jess-
I am keeping you and Danny in my prayers thr...Jess-<br />I am keeping you and Danny in my prayers through this journey. You have an amazing strength and are an inspiration.Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04416037834321367334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-19287432771467859832011-10-31T15:13:57.821-07:002011-10-31T15:13:57.821-07:00Only YOU know what YOU need to do. It's your c...Only YOU know what YOU need to do. It's your choice and your decision and it sounds like you make your decisions with good education, fact findings and research. Keep up the good work girl!SmileyGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158813269594410883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-23269803221378800382011-10-31T13:45:22.119-07:002011-10-31T13:45:22.119-07:00I have followed your blogs and was waiting anxious...I have followed your blogs and was waiting anxiously for you to start writing again like so many other readers. I think you must follow your own drummer. After all, many treatments that doctors now use must have come from people who discovered "alternative" solutions that turned out to be successful. Remember, they call it the "practice" of medicine. I believe you would always regret it if you did not take charge. Your primary healthcare giver is in fact the face you see in the mirror. Good for you, Jessica.<br />Diana ClarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-35283783405277090232011-10-31T12:36:42.532-07:002011-10-31T12:36:42.532-07:00Awww Jess - you are doing what is right for you!!!...Awww Jess - you are doing what is right for you!!! Don't let anyone tell you to do differently - stick to your guns. I knew you wouldn't answer so I just cried on the phone to Terese when we found out the results last week! I love you! SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-29419961152351887562011-10-31T11:39:50.175-07:002011-10-31T11:39:50.175-07:00Dear Jessica - not sure that you know me - I went ...Dear Jessica - not sure that you know me - I went to school with your beautiful mom and reconnected when I moved to Friday Harbor - I am so in awe of your courageous and conscious way in which you are handling this sad aspect of your young life. I heartily support alternative healing methods as I have seen so much go wrong with the other approach. I chose many alternative paths and was always shunned by doctors, authorities etc and it is not an easy path. You are right in that you are not a doctor, you are so much more - you are the soul and spirit of this body you are walking around in and ultimately the decisions regarding how to treat this vehicle should be yours and yours alone. Please hold on and keep up the fight - there has been some profound healings as you know. I wish to share a prayer with you - I do not associate myself with any one religion but rather seek spirituality in all things - This prayer is from a book entitled "Illuminated Prayers" by Marianne Williamson - I have found it comforting and hope you do too. With much love and support - Cynthia Burke<br />Dear God - <br />My body is broken, <br />I need Your help<br />I fear I will not get well.<br />Please God, <br />send angels to deliver me from my pain <br />and sickness <br />and fear, <br />Now.<br />I know salvation is the only true Cure, <br />and yet I doubt <br />when my body hurts.<br />Help me, Lord.<br />Please bless my medicine <br />and guide my healers.<br />Thank you, God.<br />AmenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951027584834725236.post-34696970331294957062011-10-31T11:35:17.120-07:002011-10-31T11:35:17.120-07:00Jess- I Believe in miracles and I believe that you...Jess- I Believe in miracles and I believe that you WILL be that 1%. Do what feels right, we are all on your side. xoxo TereseThe Smith Prescott Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09224767291491271813noreply@blogger.com