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I am sorry!
Well it seems that in all of my enthusiasm and planning for the summer get together, I have managed to step on some toes and hurt some feelings. I want you all to know that I never meant for any of this to happen and I am deeply hurt by what I have done. So much so that i am thinking of just bowing out gracefully now so as not to cause any more hard feelings.
As I said in the begining, I did not want to be considered the "head" person in all of the planning and I was looking to you all for suggestions to help make it a weekend we would all remember. But I knew that a lot of you were not feeling well so I went ahead on my own. I guess now that was the wrong thing for me to do.
As for now, I think that I will just take a break from everything and let things progress as they may.
And know that I am truely sorry for those that I hurt.
Love Chris
As I said in the begining, I did not want to be considered the "head" person in all of the planning and I was looking to you all for suggestions to help make it a weekend we would all remember. But I knew that a lot of you were not feeling well so I went ahead on my own. I guess now that was the wrong thing for me to do.
As for now, I think that I will just take a break from everything and let things progress as they may.
And know that I am truely sorry for those that I hurt.
Love Chris
Thank you all for your input and know that I do understand where many of you are coming from. After the wackos that we have had disrupt us, I would be concerned also. And i am trying my hardest to make sure that nothing like this happens.
I said before that as the time draws closer, and the plans are firmly laid, I will do the correspondence about it through PM just to make sure that no fruitloops can show up.
Now my feelings are that there are several of you here that have had an ov ca scare and came her looking for support and found out how wonderful the ladies here are. Tehy were very lucky when their tests all came back negative. But so many of us were there for them that they have decided to stay and offer their support to us in any way that they can. Also we do have some caregivers here. Now I feel that it would not be right if I were to tell them that they cannot come because they do not have ov ca. If we do that, then we would be stirring up some old problems that we have all worked very hard to get past. The original plans for this was to give us all a chance to meet the people that have been a source of the care and support that we all came here looking for and found. We have all rallied behind several here when they were scared and did not know what was going to happen or what their outcome was going to be. And when they discovered that they did not have ov ca we were also right there behind them, cheering for them and letting them know how happy we were. I look at it like maybe they want a chance to meet all of the wonderful women that were behind them through their terrifying ordeal. Can I deny them that? No. We all want to meet one another for the same reasons, to actually put a face with the love and support that we found here. Please rest assured that the people who have responded that they are coming are all members that fit into those catagories. I do not want to make this seem as though we are just a select few that are wanted and no one else is allowed. From what I see, I know that we will all have a great time. The ones that will be there are all women that I so would like to meet. I only wish that more of you were able to come. Maybe we can think of making this a yearly or bi-yearly event and have it in a diffrent part of the country, so that everyone will get the same chance to meet the women who have been behind them. I hope that my opinion does not make anyone mad, and please feel free to let me know what your opinion is.
Love you all,
Chris
I said before that as the time draws closer, and the plans are firmly laid, I will do the correspondence about it through PM just to make sure that no fruitloops can show up.
Now my feelings are that there are several of you here that have had an ov ca scare and came her looking for support and found out how wonderful the ladies here are. Tehy were very lucky when their tests all came back negative. But so many of us were there for them that they have decided to stay and offer their support to us in any way that they can. Also we do have some caregivers here. Now I feel that it would not be right if I were to tell them that they cannot come because they do not have ov ca. If we do that, then we would be stirring up some old problems that we have all worked very hard to get past. The original plans for this was to give us all a chance to meet the people that have been a source of the care and support that we all came here looking for and found. We have all rallied behind several here when they were scared and did not know what was going to happen or what their outcome was going to be. And when they discovered that they did not have ov ca we were also right there behind them, cheering for them and letting them know how happy we were. I look at it like maybe they want a chance to meet all of the wonderful women that were behind them through their terrifying ordeal. Can I deny them that? No. We all want to meet one another for the same reasons, to actually put a face with the love and support that we found here. Please rest assured that the people who have responded that they are coming are all members that fit into those catagories. I do not want to make this seem as though we are just a select few that are wanted and no one else is allowed. From what I see, I know that we will all have a great time. The ones that will be there are all women that I so would like to meet. I only wish that more of you were able to come. Maybe we can think of making this a yearly or bi-yearly event and have it in a diffrent part of the country, so that everyone will get the same chance to meet the women who have been behind them. I hope that my opinion does not make anyone mad, and please feel free to let me know what your opinion is.
Love you all,
Chris
What is the purpose of the get together? To raise awareness of Ovarian Cancer, to have a get together with some great women that have been corresponding for quiet some time? Or to have a weekend long support session for OvCa survivors?
I don't think that I will be able to come, although it sounds like a great time. But, I would hate to think that there is an opportunity to educate people about this disease that anyone would be excluded because they do have not have OvCa. That is just my opinion.
Remember, 99 percent of us came to this forum that somehow relates to OvCa, whether it be because we are survivors, patients, friends, family or someone that has experienced the signs and symptoms and fear of the unknown.
I have said it once before, and will stand behind what I said and say it again. No where does it say that this forum is FOR patients with Ovarian Cancer, it is about Ovarian Cancer, thus anyone who wants to learn or participate is welcome.
Chris - I don't know what happened or who said what, but, what you are doing is amazing. I truly wish that I can clear my calendar and find an easy way to get there from New York. If you need any help with organizing and/or ideas for possible educational seminars or break out sessions or anything, let me know. You also may be able to work with a local cancer organization and get guest speakers and such. Good luck and I will support your efforts in any way that I can.
Love,
Pam
I don't think that I will be able to come, although it sounds like a great time. But, I would hate to think that there is an opportunity to educate people about this disease that anyone would be excluded because they do have not have OvCa. That is just my opinion.
Remember, 99 percent of us came to this forum that somehow relates to OvCa, whether it be because we are survivors, patients, friends, family or someone that has experienced the signs and symptoms and fear of the unknown.
I have said it once before, and will stand behind what I said and say it again. No where does it say that this forum is FOR patients with Ovarian Cancer, it is about Ovarian Cancer, thus anyone who wants to learn or participate is welcome.
Chris - I don't know what happened or who said what, but, what you are doing is amazing. I truly wish that I can clear my calendar and find an easy way to get there from New York. If you need any help with organizing and/or ideas for possible educational seminars or break out sessions or anything, let me know. You also may be able to work with a local cancer organization and get guest speakers and such. Good luck and I will support your efforts in any way that I can.
Love,
Pam
If anyone's going to step on toes, let me be the first one. I had a cyst and all the worry that went with it. But mine was benign. You all were caring and informative and I have a tender spot in my heart for all of you. But. . . . I did not have ovarian cancer so I wouldn't really fit in. I can't discuss chemo and hair loss and nausea and pain. And this get-together is more than a girls' day out for lunch. It sounds like you're raising awareness for OvCa and I wouldn't have anything to add in terms of experience.
I met with some folks from a heart board. We had a great time, talked about our cardiologists, meds, low sodium diets and all. Our husbands (sweethearts) mostly sat around and listened to us jabber on. It was a wonderful visit and I'm glad we got together. But it meant the most to those of us with heart issues.
So (my 2 cents worth) I'd say stick with women who have had OvCa. Not that I wouldn't love to meet you all face to face but I would just be the fly on the wall and not able to contribute much. Have a great time all. It will be a memory you'll cherish daily.
I met with some folks from a heart board. We had a great time, talked about our cardiologists, meds, low sodium diets and all. Our husbands (sweethearts) mostly sat around and listened to us jabber on. It was a wonderful visit and I'm glad we got together. But it meant the most to those of us with heart issues.
So (my 2 cents worth) I'd say stick with women who have had OvCa. Not that I wouldn't love to meet you all face to face but I would just be the fly on the wall and not able to contribute much. Have a great time all. It will be a memory you'll cherish daily.
I think Morrowville brings up a good question. Is this outing open to anyone who stumbles upon this website? Those who don't even have cysts? Those who think they might have a cyst? Those who have benign cysts? Those who had a cyst but don't anymore? Those who once knew someone who had a cyst? Those who wish they had a cyst so they could be part of our little group? Those who pretend they have cysts to get attention? Those who have painful periods? Those who had unprotected sex with their BFs? Those who might have had an irregular pap smear but they couldn't hear that well, so they're not sure? Those who are having trouble getting pregnant, and so on? I'm not trying to stir up trouble, but I think you'll get my point. Paula
I'm unable to go but think you've done an amazing job getting this off the ground. You are so appreciated for the hard work you do and the great advice you share. I'm so sorry I won't be there but hopefully this is just the first of many gatherings. I'll be with you in spirit. Hugs, Chris P (the other Chris)
Even though I don't have OVCA, I was a part of this group...
BTW, I'm starting to work back in my office on Monday!
Would I still be able to go to the outing? There are so many ladies I'd love to wrap my arms around and support!
Please let me know what y'all think...
Morrowville
BTW, I'm starting to work back in my office on Monday!
Would I still be able to go to the outing? There are so many ladies I'd love to wrap my arms around and support!
Please let me know what y'all think...
Morrowville
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