Poorly-copied DNA
GM to me: “Roll your Body dice, target number 5, and we’ll see what the doctor says.”
Me: “Okay, that’s 3d6 – ”
GM: “Inflating your stats a little?”
Me: “Shut up. I rolled a 4, a 3, and a 1.”
GM: “No successes, huh? Checking the chart… okay. You have kidney cancer.”
Unfortunately, the GM isn’t talking about my game character, either; looks like I’ll be going in next month for surgery after all. The surgeon’s very optimistic, and I should still keep the unaffected portion of that kidney. That’s one of a long list of ways I’m fortunate right now, but it’s a little hard to focus on them with that word “cancer” rattling around in my head.
Two ways to tell that I’m really stressed: I start stuttering a bit, and my sense of humor gets really twisted.
Yikes, I can understand being a bit rattled. *hugs* If there’s anything at ALL that I can do, don’t hesitate to contact me. My mom’s a breast cancer survivor (10 years now!) so I’ve been there and done that as a support person. *hugshugshugs* If the doctors are optimistic, all will be well.
Yikes, I can understand being a bit rattled. *hugs* If there’s anything at ALL that I can do, don’t hesitate to contact me. My mom’s a breast cancer survivor (10 years now!) so I’ve been there and done that as a support person. *hugshugshugs* If the doctors are optimistic, all will be well.
Yikes, I can understand being a bit rattled. *hugs* If there’s anything at ALL that I can do, don’t hesitate to contact me. My mom’s a breast cancer survivor (10 years now!) so I’ve been there and done that as a support person. *hugshugshugs* If the doctors are optimistic, all will be well.
Yikes, I can understand being a bit rattled. *hugs* If there’s anything at ALL that I can do, don’t hesitate to contact me. My mom’s a breast cancer survivor (10 years now!) so I’ve been there and done that as a support person. *hugshugshugs* If the doctors are optimistic, all will be well.
Yikes, I can understand being a bit rattled. *hugs* If there’s anything at ALL that I can do, don’t hesitate to contact me. My mom’s a breast cancer survivor (10 years now!) so I’ve been there and done that as a support person. *hugshugshugs* If the doctors are optimistic, all will be well.
Yikes, I can understand being a bit rattled. *hugs* If there’s anything at ALL that I can do, don’t hesitate to contact me. My mom’s a breast cancer survivor (10 years now!) so I’ve been there and done that as a support person. *hugshugshugs* If the doctors are optimistic, all will be well.
Yikes, I can understand being a bit rattled. *hugs* If there’s anything at ALL that I can do, don’t hesitate to contact me. My mom’s a breast cancer survivor (10 years now!) so I’ve been there and done that as a support person. *hugshugshugs* If the doctors are optimistic, all will be well.
Yikes, I can understand being a bit rattled. *hugs* If there’s anything at ALL that I can do, don’t hesitate to contact me. My mom’s a breast cancer survivor (10 years now!) so I’ve been there and done that as a support person. *hugshugshugs* If the doctors are optimistic, all will be well.
*hugs* I know it’s hard to focus on the good news when they bring up the dreaded c-word, but the big thing is to remember that cancer isn’t what it used to be. These days if the doctors are optimistic and they’re saying they can beat it, they’re telling the truth.
I’m here for you, if you need to talk or ramble or anything at all. And I’m sending all the good thoughts and prayers that I’ve got your way.
*hugs* I know it’s hard to focus on the good news when they bring up the dreaded c-word, but the big thing is to remember that cancer isn’t what it used to be. These days if the doctors are optimistic and they’re saying they can beat it, they’re telling the truth.
I’m here for you, if you need to talk or ramble or anything at all. And I’m sending all the good thoughts and prayers that I’ve got your way.
*hugs* I know it’s hard to focus on the good news when they bring up the dreaded c-word, but the big thing is to remember that cancer isn’t what it used to be. These days if the doctors are optimistic and they’re saying they can beat it, they’re telling the truth.
I’m here for you, if you need to talk or ramble or anything at all. And I’m sending all the good thoughts and prayers that I’ve got your way.
*hugs* I know it’s hard to focus on the good news when they bring up the dreaded c-word, but the big thing is to remember that cancer isn’t what it used to be. These days if the doctors are optimistic and they’re saying they can beat it, they’re telling the truth.
I’m here for you, if you need to talk or ramble or anything at all. And I’m sending all the good thoughts and prayers that I’ve got your way.
*hugs* I know it’s hard to focus on the good news when they bring up the dreaded c-word, but the big thing is to remember that cancer isn’t what it used to be. These days if the doctors are optimistic and they’re saying they can beat it, they’re telling the truth.
I’m here for you, if you need to talk or ramble or anything at all. And I’m sending all the good thoughts and prayers that I’ve got your way.
*hugs* I know it’s hard to focus on the good news when they bring up the dreaded c-word, but the big thing is to remember that cancer isn’t what it used to be. These days if the doctors are optimistic and they’re saying they can beat it, they’re telling the truth.
I’m here for you, if you need to talk or ramble or anything at all. And I’m sending all the good thoughts and prayers that I’ve got your way.
*hugs* I know it’s hard to focus on the good news when they bring up the dreaded c-word, but the big thing is to remember that cancer isn’t what it used to be. These days if the doctors are optimistic and they’re saying they can beat it, they’re telling the truth.
I’m here for you, if you need to talk or ramble or anything at all. And I’m sending all the good thoughts and prayers that I’ve got your way.
*hugs* I know it’s hard to focus on the good news when they bring up the dreaded c-word, but the big thing is to remember that cancer isn’t what it used to be. These days if the doctors are optimistic and they’re saying they can beat it, they’re telling the truth.
I’m here for you, if you need to talk or ramble or anything at all. And I’m sending all the good thoughts and prayers that I’ve got your way.
*hugs* hun. I know you’ll get through this fine, esp. if the doc says he doesn’t need to remove all of your kidney. Please keep us updated.
*hugs* hun. I know you’ll get through this fine, esp. if the doc says he doesn’t need to remove all of your kidney. Please keep us updated.
*hugs* hun. I know you’ll get through this fine, esp. if the doc says he doesn’t need to remove all of your kidney. Please keep us updated.
*hugs* hun. I know you’ll get through this fine, esp. if the doc says he doesn’t need to remove all of your kidney. Please keep us updated.
*hugs* hun. I know you’ll get through this fine, esp. if the doc says he doesn’t need to remove all of your kidney. Please keep us updated.
*hugs* hun. I know you’ll get through this fine, esp. if the doc says he doesn’t need to remove all of your kidney. Please keep us updated.
*hugs* hun. I know you’ll get through this fine, esp. if the doc says he doesn’t need to remove all of your kidney. Please keep us updated.
*hugs* hun. I know you’ll get through this fine, esp. if the doc says he doesn’t need to remove all of your kidney. Please keep us updated.
Urk. Hopefully your surgeon’s blown a lot of skill points on “Cancer Eradication.” Good luc.
Urk. Hopefully your surgeon’s blown a lot of skill points on “Cancer Eradication.” Good luc.
Urk. Hopefully your surgeon’s blown a lot of skill points on “Cancer Eradication.” Good luc.
Urk. Hopefully your surgeon’s blown a lot of skill points on “Cancer Eradication.” Good luc.
Urk. Hopefully your surgeon’s blown a lot of skill points on “Cancer Eradication.” Good luc.
Urk. Hopefully your surgeon’s blown a lot of skill points on “Cancer Eradication.” Good luc.
Urk. Hopefully your surgeon’s blown a lot of skill points on “Cancer Eradication.” Good luc.
Urk. Hopefully your surgeon’s blown a lot of skill points on “Cancer Eradication.” Good luc.
*hugs*
*hugs*
*hugs*
*hugs*
*hugs*
*hugs*
*hugs*
*hugs*
I have faith that everything will go smoothly. That word cancer is really scary but in many cases it can be removed and never heard from again.
I have faith that everything will go smoothly. That word cancer is really scary but in many cases it can be removed and never heard from again.
I have faith that everything will go smoothly. That word cancer is really scary but in many cases it can be removed and never heard from again.
I have faith that everything will go smoothly. That word cancer is really scary but in many cases it can be removed and never heard from again.
I have faith that everything will go smoothly. That word cancer is really scary but in many cases it can be removed and never heard from again.
I have faith that everything will go smoothly. That word cancer is really scary but in many cases it can be removed and never heard from again.
I have faith that everything will go smoothly. That word cancer is really scary but in many cases it can be removed and never heard from again.
I have faith that everything will go smoothly. That word cancer is really scary but in many cases it can be removed and never heard from again.
Well, “CRAP” just doesn’t seem to cut it here, and blank stares don’t work either.
Having been around cancer survivors, i totally get twisted senses of humor.
Whatever you need, just yell.
*hugs*
Well, “CRAP” just doesn’t seem to cut it here, and blank stares don’t work either.
Having been around cancer survivors, i totally get twisted senses of humor.
Whatever you need, just yell.
*hugs*
Well, “CRAP” just doesn’t seem to cut it here, and blank stares don’t work either.
Having been around cancer survivors, i totally get twisted senses of humor.
Whatever you need, just yell.
*hugs*
Well, “CRAP” just doesn’t seem to cut it here, and blank stares don’t work either.
Having been around cancer survivors, i totally get twisted senses of humor.
Whatever you need, just yell.
*hugs*
Well, “CRAP” just doesn’t seem to cut it here, and blank stares don’t work either.
Having been around cancer survivors, i totally get twisted senses of humor.
Whatever you need, just yell.
*hugs*
Well, “CRAP” just doesn’t seem to cut it here, and blank stares don’t work either.
Having been around cancer survivors, i totally get twisted senses of humor.
Whatever you need, just yell.
*hugs*
Well, “CRAP” just doesn’t seem to cut it here, and blank stares don’t work either.
Having been around cancer survivors, i totally get twisted senses of humor.
Whatever you need, just yell.
*hugs*
Well, “CRAP” just doesn’t seem to cut it here, and blank stares don’t work either.
Having been around cancer survivors, i totally get twisted senses of humor.
Whatever you need, just yell.
*hugs*
*hugs* and best wishes.
*hugs* and best wishes.
*hugs* and best wishes.
*hugs* and best wishes.
*hugs* and best wishes.
*hugs* and best wishes.
*hugs* and best wishes.
*hugs* and best wishes.
Ouch. Good luck.
Ouch. Good luck.
Ouch. Good luck.
Ouch. Good luck.
Ouch. Good luck.
Ouch. Good luck.
Ouch. Good luck.
Ouch. Good luck.
Aw, crap. *hug*
Aw, crap. *hug*
Aw, crap. *hug*
Aw, crap. *hug*
Aw, crap. *hug*
Aw, crap. *hug*
Aw, crap. *hug*
Aw, crap. *hug*
My thoughts are with you. It’s a tough word to hear, and I know it’s going to be a lot of stress, but listen to the doc and good luck with the surgery!
My thoughts are with you. It’s a tough word to hear, and I know it’s going to be a lot of stress, but listen to the doc and good luck with the surgery!
My thoughts are with you. It’s a tough word to hear, and I know it’s going to be a lot of stress, but listen to the doc and good luck with the surgery!
My thoughts are with you. It’s a tough word to hear, and I know it’s going to be a lot of stress, but listen to the doc and good luck with the surgery!
My thoughts are with you. It’s a tough word to hear, and I know it’s going to be a lot of stress, but listen to the doc and good luck with the surgery!
My thoughts are with you. It’s a tough word to hear, and I know it’s going to be a lot of stress, but listen to the doc and good luck with the surgery!
My thoughts are with you. It’s a tough word to hear, and I know it’s going to be a lot of stress, but listen to the doc and good luck with the surgery!
My thoughts are with you. It’s a tough word to hear, and I know it’s going to be a lot of stress, but listen to the doc and good luck with the surgery!
That bites, but I’m hopeful for you. *hugs*
That bites, but I’m hopeful for you. *hugs*
That bites, but I’m hopeful for you. *hugs*
That bites, but I’m hopeful for you. *hugs*
That bites, but I’m hopeful for you. *hugs*
That bites, but I’m hopeful for you. *hugs*
That bites, but I’m hopeful for you. *hugs*
That bites, but I’m hopeful for you. *hugs*
Eek!
Good thoughts, etc. heading your way.
*hugs*
Eek!
Good thoughts, etc. heading your way.
*hugs*
Eek!
Good thoughts, etc. heading your way.
*hugs*
Eek!
Good thoughts, etc. heading your way.
*hugs*
Eek!
Good thoughts, etc. heading your way.
*hugs*
Eek!
Good thoughts, etc. heading your way.
*hugs*
Eek!
Good thoughts, etc. heading your way.
*hugs*
Eek!
Good thoughts, etc. heading your way.
*hugs*
Oh, man, Michael. I’m not sure what to say other than I’m here for you. I know it’s got to be scary–no matter how easily treated it is, hearing the C word makes it a Big Thing. You’re taking it very calmly, but you have my permission to go nuts for a few days if you need it.
If you need anything, I’m here. ::hugs:: You’ve got my
swordfaith and best wishes.Oh, man, Michael. I’m not sure what to say other than I’m here for you. I know it’s got to be scary–no matter how easily treated it is, hearing the C word makes it a Big Thing. You’re taking it very calmly, but you have my permission to go nuts for a few days if you need it.
If you need anything, I’m here. ::hugs:: You’ve got my
swordfaith and best wishes.Oh, man, Michael. I’m not sure what to say other than I’m here for you. I know it’s got to be scary–no matter how easily treated it is, hearing the C word makes it a Big Thing. You’re taking it very calmly, but you have my permission to go nuts for a few days if you need it.
If you need anything, I’m here. ::hugs:: You’ve got my
swordfaith and best wishes.Oh, man, Michael. I’m not sure what to say other than I’m here for you. I know it’s got to be scary–no matter how easily treated it is, hearing the C word makes it a Big Thing. You’re taking it very calmly, but you have my permission to go nuts for a few days if you need it.
If you need anything, I’m here. ::hugs:: You’ve got my
swordfaith and best wishes.Oh, man, Michael. I’m not sure what to say other than I’m here for you. I know it’s got to be scary–no matter how easily treated it is, hearing the C word makes it a Big Thing. You’re taking it very calmly, but you have my permission to go nuts for a few days if you need it.
If you need anything, I’m here. ::hugs:: You’ve got my
swordfaith and best wishes.Oh, man, Michael. I’m not sure what to say other than I’m here for you. I know it’s got to be scary–no matter how easily treated it is, hearing the C word makes it a Big Thing. You’re taking it very calmly, but you have my permission to go nuts for a few days if you need it.
If you need anything, I’m here. ::hugs:: You’ve got my
swordfaith and best wishes.Oh, man, Michael. I’m not sure what to say other than I’m here for you. I know it’s got to be scary–no matter how easily treated it is, hearing the C word makes it a Big Thing. You’re taking it very calmly, but you have my permission to go nuts for a few days if you need it.
If you need anything, I’m here. ::hugs:: You’ve got my
swordfaith and best wishes.Oh, man, Michael. I’m not sure what to say other than I’m here for you. I know it’s got to be scary–no matter how easily treated it is, hearing the C word makes it a Big Thing. You’re taking it very calmly, but you have my permission to go nuts for a few days if you need it.
If you need anything, I’m here. ::hugs:: You’ve got my
swordfaith and best wishes.Gah. My sympathies. Hope all goes well and they get all of it. *hugs*
Gah. My sympathies. Hope all goes well and they get all of it. *hugs*
Gah. My sympathies. Hope all goes well and they get all of it. *hugs*
Gah. My sympathies. Hope all goes well and they get all of it. *hugs*
Gah. My sympathies. Hope all goes well and they get all of it. *hugs*
Gah. My sympathies. Hope all goes well and they get all of it. *hugs*
Gah. My sympathies. Hope all goes well and they get all of it. *hugs*
Gah. My sympathies. Hope all goes well and they get all of it. *hugs*
You’ll be fine, Michael. You describe the surgeon as optimistic, and you have what you describe as a “long list of fortunates”.
You’ll be fine, Michael. You describe the surgeon as optimistic, and you have what you describe as a “long list of fortunates”.
You’ll be fine, Michael. You describe the surgeon as optimistic, and you have what you describe as a “long list of fortunates”.
You’ll be fine, Michael. You describe the surgeon as optimistic, and you have what you describe as a “long list of fortunates”.
You’ll be fine, Michael. You describe the surgeon as optimistic, and you have what you describe as a “long list of fortunates”.
You’ll be fine, Michael. You describe the surgeon as optimistic, and you have what you describe as a “long list of fortunates”.
You’ll be fine, Michael. You describe the surgeon as optimistic, and you have what you describe as a “long list of fortunates”.
You’ll be fine, Michael. You describe the surgeon as optimistic, and you have what you describe as a “long list of fortunates”.
Oh man. I’m so sorry, but I’m glad to hear that they caught it in time. It can’t have gotten very far if you still get to keep part of the organ.
*hugs*
Oh man. I’m so sorry, but I’m glad to hear that they caught it in time. It can’t have gotten very far if you still get to keep part of the organ.
*hugs*
Oh man. I’m so sorry, but I’m glad to hear that they caught it in time. It can’t have gotten very far if you still get to keep part of the organ.
*hugs*
Oh man. I’m so sorry, but I’m glad to hear that they caught it in time. It can’t have gotten very far if you still get to keep part of the organ.
*hugs*
Oh man. I’m so sorry, but I’m glad to hear that they caught it in time. It can’t have gotten very far if you still get to keep part of the organ.
*hugs*
Oh man. I’m so sorry, but I’m glad to hear that they caught it in time. It can’t have gotten very far if you still get to keep part of the organ.
*hugs*
Oh man. I’m so sorry, but I’m glad to hear that they caught it in time. It can’t have gotten very far if you still get to keep part of the organ.
*hugs*
Oh man. I’m so sorry, but I’m glad to hear that they caught it in time. It can’t have gotten very far if you still get to keep part of the organ.
*hugs*
May this go as well as it possibly can for you, sir.
May this go as well as it possibly can for you, sir.
May this go as well as it possibly can for you, sir.
May this go as well as it possibly can for you, sir.
May this go as well as it possibly can for you, sir.
May this go as well as it possibly can for you, sir.
May this go as well as it possibly can for you, sir.
May this go as well as it possibly can for you, sir.
Okay, now for a little Jodi humor:
So the word “cancer” has you stressed to the max. This is what we’re going to do: Instead of the word “cancer”, we will substitute it with the word…mmmmm….cupcake! For example: It isn’t good for kidneys to have cupcakes, so the cupcakes will will need to go. Better? 😉
Okay, now for a little Jodi humor:
So the word “cancer” has you stressed to the max. This is what we’re going to do: Instead of the word “cancer”, we will substitute it with the word…mmmmm….cupcake! For example: It isn’t good for kidneys to have cupcakes, so the cupcakes will will need to go. Better? 😉
Okay, now for a little Jodi humor:
So the word “cancer” has you stressed to the max. This is what we’re going to do: Instead of the word “cancer”, we will substitute it with the word…mmmmm….cupcake! For example: It isn’t good for kidneys to have cupcakes, so the cupcakes will will need to go. Better? 😉
Okay, now for a little Jodi humor:
So the word “cancer” has you stressed to the max. This is what we’re going to do: Instead of the word “cancer”, we will substitute it with the word…mmmmm….cupcake! For example: It isn’t good for kidneys to have cupcakes, so the cupcakes will will need to go. Better? 😉
Okay, now for a little Jodi humor:
So the word “cancer” has you stressed to the max. This is what we’re going to do: Instead of the word “cancer”, we will substitute it with the word…mmmmm….cupcake! For example: It isn’t good for kidneys to have cupcakes, so the cupcakes will will need to go. Better? 😉
Okay, now for a little Jodi humor:
So the word “cancer” has you stressed to the max. This is what we’re going to do: Instead of the word “cancer”, we will substitute it with the word…mmmmm….cupcake! For example: It isn’t good for kidneys to have cupcakes, so the cupcakes will will need to go. Better? 😉
Okay, now for a little Jodi humor:
So the word “cancer” has you stressed to the max. This is what we’re going to do: Instead of the word “cancer”, we will substitute it with the word…mmmmm….cupcake! For example: It isn’t good for kidneys to have cupcakes, so the cupcakes will will need to go. Better? 😉
Okay, now for a little Jodi humor:
So the word “cancer” has you stressed to the max. This is what we’re going to do: Instead of the word “cancer”, we will substitute it with the word…mmmmm….cupcake! For example: It isn’t good for kidneys to have cupcakes, so the cupcakes will will need to go. Better? 😉
*hugs*
*hugs*
*hugs*
*hugs*
*hugs*
*hugs*
*hugs*
*hugs*
Take deep breaths and let the doctors do their work and we all will be sending warm fuzzy thoughts your way. Won’t we gang?
*hugs*
Take deep breaths and let the doctors do their work and we all will be sending warm fuzzy thoughts your way. Won’t we gang?
*hugs*
Take deep breaths and let the doctors do their work and we all will be sending warm fuzzy thoughts your way. Won’t we gang?
*hugs*
Take deep breaths and let the doctors do their work and we all will be sending warm fuzzy thoughts your way. Won’t we gang?
*hugs*
Take deep breaths and let the doctors do their work and we all will be sending warm fuzzy thoughts your way. Won’t we gang?
*hugs*
Take deep breaths and let the doctors do their work and we all will be sending warm fuzzy thoughts your way. Won’t we gang?
*hugs*
Take deep breaths and let the doctors do their work and we all will be sending warm fuzzy thoughts your way. Won’t we gang?
*hugs*
Take deep breaths and let the doctors do their work and we all will be sending warm fuzzy thoughts your way. Won’t we gang?
*hugs*
Indeed!
We will at least!
Take care and keep thinking about the long list of positives- there really is a power to positive thinking! Take care and let us know if you need anything!
Bert & Meche
Indeed!
We will at least!
Take care and keep thinking about the long list of positives- there really is a power to positive thinking! Take care and let us know if you need anything!
Bert & Meche
Indeed!
We will at least!
Take care and keep thinking about the long list of positives- there really is a power to positive thinking! Take care and let us know if you need anything!
Bert & Meche
Indeed!
We will at least!
Take care and keep thinking about the long list of positives- there really is a power to positive thinking! Take care and let us know if you need anything!
Bert & Meche
Indeed!
We will at least!
Take care and keep thinking about the long list of positives- there really is a power to positive thinking! Take care and let us know if you need anything!
Bert & Meche
Indeed!
We will at least!
Take care and keep thinking about the long list of positives- there really is a power to positive thinking! Take care and let us know if you need anything!
Bert & Meche
Indeed!
We will at least!
Take care and keep thinking about the long list of positives- there really is a power to positive thinking! Take care and let us know if you need anything!
Bert & Meche
Indeed!
We will at least!
Take care and keep thinking about the long list of positives- there really is a power to positive thinking! Take care and let us know if you need anything!
Bert & Meche