tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post1875010465304985757..comments2023-11-05T05:41:00.671-06:00Comments on Life as a Lewis: Pulling the Cancer CardMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325898729203111520noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-31227718637395828002011-08-22T11:43:54.307-05:002011-08-22T11:43:54.307-05:00Melissa, I think you look beautiful in your newest...Melissa, I think you look beautiful in your newest photo, with or without the eyelashes. :) You popped into my head this morning so that's why I friend requested you on Facebook :)Jennifer (Jennilyn)http://jennilyndesigns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-71889347155273863192011-08-16T09:36:53.884-05:002011-08-16T09:36:53.884-05:00Uhm, I still think you look pretty amazing!!!
An...Uhm, I still think you look pretty amazing!!! <br /><br />And I say pull the cancer card ALL. YOU. WANT. :-)Christine @ 12,450miles https://www.blogger.com/profile/06593782429987800305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-38605543041752408272011-08-13T15:16:29.795-05:002011-08-13T15:16:29.795-05:00I pulled the cancer card and still occasionally do...I pulled the cancer card and still occasionally do...only out of necessity of course ;o)<br /><br />Best cancer card pull? A yellow lab puppy I always wanted but my parents always said NO....we got her right after I finished my treatments, so every year she was alive was another year I was alive. I had to be monitored for 15 years because of the rarity of my cancer (vs. the normal 5) and I swear that she hung on to 15, as weak as she was, to see me through to that last year....<br /><br />Most expensive cancer card pull? The horse in my backyard right now my husband didnt want - LOL. "I need(ed) him to help me rehab my broken body and head"....but hey, the horse does the job...worldshine06https://www.blogger.com/profile/07465198517545137787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-25821052484795673232011-08-13T14:46:39.168-05:002011-08-13T14:46:39.168-05:00My break today? A trip to the library and Starbuc...My break today? A trip to the library and Starbucks...by myself...before going to the grocery store.<br /><br />I just had to laugh at this post. The cancer card should br pulled frequently. Mine was used for getting my house cleaned and other odd chores. I also used to have what I called "chemo brain" --- serious memory issues during my inpatient rounds of chemo. (I am sure it was actually the anti-nausea and sleep meds really, but that certainly sounds much more boring.). I could watch entire movies and not remember. Have full conversations with visitors at my bedside and not remember it. Since I could never really declare "pregnancy brain" (only pregnant once - ended in a miscarriage) I decided "chemo brain" was a lot more interesting and sort of a card of it's own...right?<br /><br />You look great. Isn't it the oddest thing ever to lose your eyebrows and eyelashes? I always thought my face looked like a white dry-erase board...free of expression. I gave up on makeup, except the occasional lipstick or blush since I was super pale. I remember holding the mascara brush at one point...looking in the mirror...and laughing hysterically...where the heck was I going to put mascara? Duh me!<br /><br />Hugs!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13696325791099123617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-3308715019708270572011-08-12T16:05:51.416-05:002011-08-12T16:05:51.416-05:00You look amazing and should throw all your scarves...You look amazing and should throw all your scarves away!!! My break today consisted of my friend (Karen) and I went out shopping for a bit while her lovely husband sat with all 3 boys!!!! That was a nice break!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14058825245415961750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-55980951244727049032011-08-11T22:01:03.943-05:002011-08-11T22:01:03.943-05:00You are still the most beautiful young lady I know...You are still the most beautiful young lady I know. And I had a Pampered Chef Party tonight that was so much fun. I can't remember the last time that I had people here. Your Mom was here also. It was a good time. Love you Melissa!Marvettanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-13556535068240073302011-08-11T21:56:59.086-05:002011-08-11T21:56:59.086-05:00Your skin looks amazing even now--SERIOUSLY!! if i...Your skin looks amazing even now--SERIOUSLY!! if i looked that good without makeup on, i'd be thrilled!!!!! <br /><br />this week has been the "i'm on vacation" card. i have lots of cards, though, really. :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-51699950647713066742011-08-11T21:08:01.564-05:002011-08-11T21:08:01.564-05:00You are amazing :) I don't need to be in the ...You are amazing :) I don't need to be in the drawing because I live..ummm hours now from civilization :)<br /><br />Today I pulled the "mom is about to lose her mind after 3 days of homeschool and seven days til intl student from Korea comes to live with us" card and my husband took the day off, drove 3 hrs each way so we all could go to the Children's Museum in Indy and bought me Starbucks chai on the way home. He deserves a reward!<br /><br />Praying for you..keep going!! Smiling about the steroids right now :)Rick and Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774484889770943566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-87511393875409034412011-08-11T20:39:34.479-05:002011-08-11T20:39:34.479-05:00Even without hair, eyelashes and eyebrows you are ...Even without hair, eyelashes and eyebrows you are BEAUTIFUL!!<br />Your skin is luminous and your blue eyes have such sparkle.<br />Looking forward to the day when cancer's butt is fully kicked, and your hair's vacation is over, but, until then, never forget how lovely you are.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03353594260474781469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-36763741739199965452011-08-11T19:37:46.099-05:002011-08-11T19:37:46.099-05:00I've been reading your blog for a long while a...I've been reading your blog for a long while and am embarrassed that this is my first comment, but you did play the cancer card. My hubby left town today for a 3 day fishing trip, leaving me home alone with our nearly 2 year old cutie, so I took a pass on cooking by heading out for "bap" at the local fake Asian restaurant.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051098449271155425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-90625032886029571822011-08-11T19:36:17.615-05:002011-08-11T19:36:17.615-05:00Okay, so I've admittedly been asking friends/f...Okay, so I've admittedly been asking friends/family to open doors for me in public because my immune system is so low, I'm scared to get germs on my hands! I also made my sister touch the parking meter today because who knows whose grimy hands have been on it. She obliged, but not without teasing me first :P<br /><br />My eyelashes are falling out too. It's actually more irritating than my hair because they keep getting on my eyeballs!<br /><br />Your skin though? Still amazing! The stress of being sick has turned my skin into that of a 16 year old again.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361460008581064163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-91410654286845149402011-08-11T18:25:27.890-05:002011-08-11T18:25:27.890-05:00I'm pulling the "it's just TOO dang n...I'm pulling the "it's just TOO dang nice out to worry about the dishes and the HEEEUUUUUUGE pile of laundry that are INSIDE while I'm outside enjoying what's left of the day" card. My porch swing beckons.Kerin in DEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17936022686433660075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-92060493330587381882011-08-11T17:13:30.739-05:002011-08-11T17:13:30.739-05:00You are gorgeous in both photos! I hope you feel a...You are gorgeous in both photos! I hope you feel as good as you look, too. Like Brian, I had an all-day in-service for school, so we are ordering Pizza King for dinner. And breadsticks!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763232790755839792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-28307498018717594842011-08-11T16:16:47.348-05:002011-08-11T16:16:47.348-05:00I'm pulling the card and skipping soccer pract...I'm pulling the card and skipping soccer practice because Emma didn't take a nap and I have been up around the clock on pee patrol. I just can't imagine sitting at soccer this afternoon:)<br /><br />Girl, your skin looks amazing.Maymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17507293012135190517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-48049085189570999062011-08-11T16:13:51.967-05:002011-08-11T16:13:51.967-05:00I'm not going to pull any cards, but I have to...I'm not going to pull any cards, but I have to say I love Brian's comment :)Elizabeth Frickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04369568911391997731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-79748600962118647332011-08-11T15:25:48.396-05:002011-08-11T15:25:48.396-05:00I pulled YOUR cancer card today, and got out of a ...I pulled YOUR cancer card today, and got out of a long afternoon of in-service at school so I could pick you up from your treatment.<br /><br />I love you!Brian Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530020685640960597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-61595327086279329652011-08-11T15:13:56.166-05:002011-08-11T15:13:56.166-05:00Melissa, I was so touched by your blog. You are a...Melissa, I was so touched by your blog. You are amazing. Not only are you beautiful but you make God look beautiful. <br />My card that I am pulling is, "I finished the laundry and did the grocery shopping so I am taking the rest of the day off!"<br />Lots of prayers.<br />HeatherHeather Thomasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-78947576268216902232011-08-11T14:41:48.924-05:002011-08-11T14:41:48.924-05:00You are beautiful!! Today, I am pulling the "...You are beautiful!! Today, I am pulling the "I've had this headache for 3 days straight" card. :o)Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18269242232293862059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-34383924632834872782011-08-11T14:33:37.599-05:002011-08-11T14:33:37.599-05:00Hey, does your dad deliver to NC? That malt sound...Hey, does your dad deliver to NC? That malt sounds like the bomb! ;)Laurie (kurlegirle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17711126993768670884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-40214653759146422202011-08-11T13:37:27.058-05:002011-08-11T13:37:27.058-05:00I'm still pulling the "newly adopted"...I'm still pulling the "newly adopted" baby card, but she's been home for 3 months! I think I'm moving on to the "I have 4 kids card" now. <br /><br />You look fantastic! Super cute glasses too!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13664737310163979205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-1792548853931846332011-08-11T13:32:24.244-05:002011-08-11T13:32:24.244-05:00As you know, I think you are amazing! You are bea...As you know, I think you are amazing! You are beautiful and amazing! I think you wear the bald look well. <br /><br />I cant recall anytime I ever pulled the cancer card although I am sure I did ocassionally. I do, however remember randomly saying "I have cancer" at the oddest times just to see people's reactions (or maybe to cope). I would have a little smirk on my face when I said it. We were at dinner one night with my parents and siblings and I dont think my diagnosis had quite sank in yet. My dad said something to the tune of "help your mom clean the kitchen" and I looked at him with puppy dog eyes and said "but I have cancer". The room got completely quiet and no one could understand why I was giggling. No I dont think that cancer is funny but I think my family needed that little sick humor to release some stress AND it got me out of cleaning the kitchen. It became a running joke for a bit until my mom had enough. Eh, it was fun while it lasted.<br /><br />My MIL still pulls the cancer card for me sometimes. I let her, theres no sense in making her feel bad right? Plus I love her cooking. <br /><br />Keep your chin up...you are doing awesome!Terrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10146813944931363044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-80995971635594919492011-08-11T13:13:48.648-05:002011-08-11T13:13:48.648-05:00You're still gorgeous!! Eyelashes or not! Hope...You're still gorgeous!! Eyelashes or not! Hopefully chemo is going smoothly for you.<br /><br />I'm not really pulling any cards today except for the no cooking card. Our moving truck is out front and all of our stuff is being unloaded as I type! It's been in storage for the last 6 months and we've been in an empty house for a month now! It'll be like Christmas tomorrow!! :) With that all said, I can't make it into the kitchen because of all the boxes...dinner out tonight for sure!! :DKirstyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10147853591958793951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-77411344638563229682011-08-11T13:08:05.137-05:002011-08-11T13:08:05.137-05:00I'm pulling the "I have 3 big dogs and on...I'm pulling the "I have 3 big dogs and one sheds endlessly" card. And even though I'm sayin' I'm pullin' that card, if I don't run the vacuum cleaner today, I'll be able to build a German Shepherd by tomorrow! Yes, I agree with everyone--you're STILL gorgeous. Try looking at a face that's 30 years older than yours without makeup!Marcihttp://www.p-u-s-h.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-27785153422552135142011-08-11T13:01:59.821-05:002011-08-11T13:01:59.821-05:00I'll reiterate what everyone else has said - y...I'll reiterate what everyone else has said - you are still beautiful!! eyebrows are overrated my dear ;)<br />Giving myself a break... well, I'm at work and that's kinda a break these day! haha! I will be going home and enjoying a nice glass of wine at 9pm...Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05061537765999855488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524164.post-24871586298133074642011-08-11T12:58:47.651-05:002011-08-11T12:58:47.651-05:00You do have the most beautiful skin, Melissa, and ...You do have the most beautiful skin, Melissa, and look stunning in that picture on the left. Seriously!! Everyone is not just saying that to make you feel better, you really are gorgeous! Okay, I'm pulling the "my kid doesn't sleep through the night" card and ignoring the mountain of clothes to be ironed and messy kitchen and sitting here with my feet propped up during naptime on the computer watching an old episode of Grey's Anatomy. Okay, wait a minute...I think I pull that card about this time every day! LOL! :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395702702296197883noreply@blogger.com