Today, I find out if I'm going to die. It's not going to be anytime soon!

not to sound like one of those "new age" types, but there is something to life being eternal..? i am still reading about this stuff but one of man's secrets is that our soul does get passed on - Reincarnation - Life after death..??? very interesting things to face when we have to "cross over". I hope you will enjoy each day with a cold beer/scotch!!! the way things are going on in this world right now... we might be right behind ya!!!

God Bless and will pray for you. This isn't meant to be offensive in the event that you're not spiritual. It's meant to show my sincerety and compassion for you on my behalf and the only means I have of showing my support.

Hope alll goes well. Best Wishes

Revealation.

thinking of you brother over here in Ireland,

Your attitude is exemplary. I wish you good news today.

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Good luck to you friend!
I hope it isnt Pancreatic cancer.. but if it is.. your soul will continue i have absolute faith that this world we are in is the first stage of a long journey.
I hope you stay optimistic and hold on to every single day with both hands be it good news or bad news

All the best.

Hiya Mike,

Amazed at your attitude and fortitude.

A toast in the honour of your courage, single malt, rare. I had been saving it for special occasions, and I think the malt is being honored this time round.

I come from a country where there are specific mantras chanted, following strict rituals based on an ancient science. I am qualified to do so. Would you mind if I specifically chanted them for you?

If you dont, can you U2U me your birthname?

Hang in there bro.

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Toke it up!
if you find out your going to pass on might as well make the best of it!
At least u dont have to go through all the #s thats gonna happen between now and 2012 lol!

I love your attitude; you’re a man of courage and grace.

If it is your time, try to remember that death is a paradox. The consciousness does not skip a beat, between this side and the other.

No Fear!

P.S. I have a sense you will not be allowed to leave us just yet though. Your current work and contributions here on ATS are much too important. The world as-well-as your family, need you here, and not over there. Just in case, please ask your spirit guides to allow you to stay for awhile longer.




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Good luck ...

My advice for what its worth

Go out like you came in .. kicking and screaming, never give up in your head , when you do its the end. oh and if you do come back it is your mission to allow an ATS member to take a blury pixelated photo of you, then we can all scream hoax at them and you can laugh at us.

Remember it is a FACT , energy is never lost , it just transfers into a different state.. i wish your energy well wherever it ends up...

Good luck..

QS

When is the doctor supposed to call? I getting nervous.

When I got the news about my death sentence it took about a week for my mind to come to grips with the news.

I would burst out crying at the oddest times. I kept asking my sweetheart if I was dreaming. I was hoping it was all a bad dream.

I went a week later and changed my will and took care of the things I needed to do for my family.

That was in July.

My body has changed and when I wake up I hurt. It takes energy to get up but I'm afraid if I don't get up I'll die. After about 30 minutes I'm starting to feel better.

I have decided to die with dignity and gracefully for my children and friends. No ,ore tears and why me junk.

There is a strange new feeling of life that has come over me lately.

When you get a death sentence you truly have nothing else to loose. That feeling has given me a freedom I never had.

Life is very special now and I'm loving every minute of it.

How weird is that? It's almost as if I have a new lease on life.

Oh about the medication. Since I was having a tough time at first my doctor prescribed Xanax three times a day and hydrocodone as needed.

I don't need the xanax except to help me go to sleep at night. Alcohol is prohibited from my diet so the pill helps.

Don't be afraid to cry. It helps in the long run. It cleans out the bad karma.

I have also had much help from my sweet Jesus and give him all the credit for my being a happy person today even in the face of death.

It's a feling I really don't understand and can't explain but I feel totally free at this point in my life. It feels good.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Looks like you have a lot of good people rooting for you on this side.

Take care.

Your courage in light of the possible outcome is truly inspirational. I admire you. The world is a better place with you in it. I hope that your doctors are wrong and your situation is much better than anticipated.

Overwhelmed is too small a word for all your support and notes.

Sorry I haven't had time to respond to all your posts, will try. I had to log off, and make breakfast for the little one.

And I got the call.

-drum roll-

It's not pancreatic cancer.

-whew-

It's Crohns Disease.

Have to look it up, and find out more. Meeting with specialists on monday and tuesday for further tests, treatment options and a chat with the surgeon.

But it looks like I'm going to be around longer. Maybe ATS helped! Next time, pray harder, dammit! I didn't want Crohns either.

Thank you thank you thank you all.

Mike

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Thank you for sharing and your kind words.

You are always in our prayers.

Mike

Awesome news, relatively speaking. I'm happy you don't have cancer.

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Mike, there are a few that I know of on here that have Crohns Disease, and I am sure they would be more than willing to share their experiences with you.

Glad that the stress of not knowing is over for you at least.

Take care..

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thats great news, sort of, crohns isn't the most pleasant of illnesses. i'm glad it's not cancer all the same.

A friend of mine has Crohns. Not the best news but not the worst!
Let me know if you want any info
Chrissy (UK)

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Thats great news overall, if you were happy to fight cancer I am sure you will manage, go get the job now!



Enjoy...



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wow, you going to let doctors decide your fate, you know that university books are at least always 10-20 years behind in science, and doctor that is treating you might just be not up to date. In fact sealing your fate by a doctor's decision is foolish, check out the world might be a cure by now, like MMS or break through in Canada with mice, or some other crazy cure no1 knows about, world is big and big pharma is small.

Don't let them farm you.
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