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"Hi mekbride, thank you for your lovely story, I am 51 and was diagnosed almost 2 years ago with non small cell lung cancer, stage three. Since then I too have been through surgery, various chemos and radiations, and am currently on a maintenance…"

"Meg, thanx for the vote of confidence.  It was only January a diagonoses of Stage 3 extensive small cell lung cancer, a tumor focused in the left lung which collapsed many years ago. Old Pnuemonia scars, cloudy xrays, ct scans, (waiting…"

"Hi again Mek- You are so brave and courageous to have made this decision. I believe that you have made a decision that shows such dignity such power in dying on your terms. I am sorry that I have never met you in person as I'm sure that my life…"

"I struggle with this too.  But I think there does come a time when "enough is enough" and it's not giving up, it's taking control of your health and body.  I would do the same thing you did.  And I'm only 45…"

"End of Life and whole body donations has been a conversation in my family for many many years.  My parents donated, but the talk was had with every child and grand child so all would understand.  It wasn't that the cost was…"

"Pat, thank you for such lovely words and sentiments.  I always found my inspiration from all the people I met along the way.  Even the 'icky' ones... and while there were plenty of those, they probably taught me more than the…"

"What an amazing person you are ,an inspiration to all the people on this journey ,you have lived life to the full,in spite of or because of the cancer,it matters not.Now as you reach a different place ,I and I'm sure many others would…"

"Maribeth and Ronnie,  Both of you have a long way to go!   I remember attending a function at Lung Cancer Alliance where I met the most amazing people.  But even more amazing than their attitudes was the fact that they had been going…"

"mekbride....    I only started chemo this past February, last week was my 3rd treatment.  I am sitting here feeling shaky, queasy, wondering how the contents in my disgestive system will come out, and how difficult…"

"Hi Mekbride -  You so impressed me with your courage and doing what I hope whenever the time comes, be able to do.  I had a horrible reaction to chemo back in February and thought then I couldn't do this again but at the moment still…"

"David, you are so right about the decision making, and I love the idea of the person standing in front of you.    I was at the Cancer Center yesterday as each month I have to have my port flushed.  Everyone kept talking about how good…"

"     Ultimatley mekbride, the decision is yours, but that decision MUST come from your heart. Once you have come to terms with which way you are going I think life will no longer have a time line. If you truly decide to stop…"

"Eric and MEK, How fun! I'd be honored to be MEK's escort and meet up with a fellow Scot (I have relatives in Jura). MEK will let me know when and where, I'm sure. It's a date-"

"Hi Mekbride,                   Its a date,I am so looking forward to meeting up with you and GADawg,theres still time to put your name down for LUNGevity's…"

"Wow!  Great!  I live in the Dupont Circle/U Street Corridor.  As it gets closer let me know a good date and I'll arrange my schedule (Hospice aides and nurses come weekly).  Then GADawg & I can finalize…"

"Hi GADawg/MOD,                          I would love to meet up with you and Mek,I am so looking forward to my visit and meeting up with some friendly…"