tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post1306848294570332635..comments2023-12-24T06:06:51.548+08:00Comments on Shin's Cancer Blog: I'm Back!Shinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174401097883054144noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-71828625326365781492008-04-11T17:36:00.000+08:002008-04-11T17:36:00.000+08:00just been through a really bad break up. it seemed...just been through a really bad break up. it seemed my whole world was ending. but compared to what you're going through now, i realise how insignificant my so-called problems are. you give me strength. reading your blog lifts my spirits.<BR/>thanksDiDahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067607934462648212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-28769258132532118952008-04-07T22:51:00.000+08:002008-04-07T22:51:00.000+08:00What is the Pebble Bay Salmon Drop - sounds intrig...What is the Pebble Bay Salmon Drop - sounds intriguingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-56780766765238437652008-04-07T17:49:00.000+08:002008-04-07T17:49:00.000+08:00When I saw you last week, having trouble breathing...When I saw you last week, having trouble breathing, coughing, oxygen prongs up your nose, the lot, I didn't for once feel that you weren't you. We laughed. We laughed and laughed. You arranged the oxygen tubes against your neck as if they were flowing locks of gold hair. We looked at photos of beefcake. You were all over it. <BR/>AlisonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-81617138766026359212008-04-07T16:10:00.000+08:002008-04-07T16:10:00.000+08:00Dear Shin,Joe and my mum will be so happy to hear ...Dear Shin,<BR/><BR/>Joe and my mum will be so happy to hear that you are feeling better.<BR/><BR/>My mum, especially, feels extremely exasperated cos shes not able to communicate with you. I keep them updated on your progress from what I read in your blog.<BR/><BR/>You are in our thoughts even though we dont get to see you often and will refrain from asking about your condition as Im sure you are already having to repeat it more times than you care for.<BR/><BR/>All the best to you and your family. Please let us know if we can help out in any way.<BR/><BR/>Kelly, Joe, Mum and LucyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638169353901349137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-32311672642893917252008-04-06T22:39:00.000+08:002008-04-06T22:39:00.000+08:00Dear Rebecca...............I have just read your c...Dear Rebecca...............<BR/><BR/>I have just read your contribution to Shins Blog and you have brought ME to tears!!!!!! Many thankis for sharing such personal feelings with us all. It is incredible how many strong and loving people are out there and I applaud you ALL...............Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-61827768654977077202008-04-06T12:07:00.000+08:002008-04-06T12:07:00.000+08:00Hi ShinI don't know you well at all just from the ...Hi Shin<BR/>I don't know you well at all just from the brief meetings we have when you collect your salmon, but I have thought to myself what a gorgeous person you are.<BR/><BR/> When I heard through Teresa what you have been going through over the past couple of years I was shocked, sad but mostly inspired as I would never have guessed the suffering you had been going through - I was even more inspired when I went to your blog for the first time on Thursday evening. I have to admit I could not stop the tears. After meeting your helper on Thursday to hand over your salmon I knew things must not be great,I spoke to Theresa (who directed me to your blogspot). You are so incredible!!!<BR/><BR/>I did find it very emotional and at times hard to read as it is what my father has been going through for the past 10 years -he like you is a real fighter, just when we think the end is close, he bounces back. He is an incredible man. He was told 10 years ago that he had 3 months to live. His cancer is extremely rare and only 7 cases in the world have ever been documented. <BR/><BR/>Even though we are extremely close, he has never spoken to us in any great detail about the physical and emotional ride he is going through and has been through - he is a medico himself and I think the knowledge he has of the disease he doesn't want to upset or worry us too much...little does he know we are all google addicts!<BR/><BR/>Reading your blog is kind of like reading his mind because he has gone through all of it, the pain, anger, remorse, but never ever has he given up hope, and he like you, is always worried about how the cancer is affecting those closest to him so he tries to shield us from it - as you say, it is not a solo journey... we are with him whether he likes it or not! <BR/><BR/>He has just come back again from the brink, and to see his old smile and his cheeky sense of humour back, is priceless to us as I am sure it is to all those who are close to you. I read your blog this morning and was so thrilled to read how much better you are.<BR/><BR/>As Dad said to me many years ago when this all started - you can have all the best medicine and medical advice in the world but if you don't have hope, you might as well surrender. Never Surrender your hope. Allowing pain management is not giving in either...it's making the most of modern medicine!<BR/><BR/>I hope you don't mind that I have read your blog - but Thank you for the inspiration - you are amazing!<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to seeing you at the next pebble bay salmon drop!!<BR/><BR/>Cheers<BR/>Rebecca<BR/><BR/>ps-in reading your blog, I discovered that you are friends with Ringo! Such a small world, I was great friends with her when we both worked in HK at CLSA - and saw them briefly in Singapore before they left the first time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-64604112599713836232008-04-06T04:36:00.000+08:002008-04-06T04:36:00.000+08:00News flash from the Respiratory Therapist...there ...News flash from the Respiratory Therapist...there is no medal for being a hero. I know, I've looked! There are no buttons, flags, or trophies. I have to cajole patients into taking pain meds all the time. We humans try very hard to "tough it out", but the truth is that the meds improve quality of life. The trick is to take enough to be pain free, but not enough to be fuzzy-headed. If you are free of pain, your inspiratory effort is greater, your functional volume is higher, and you get more oxygen to the tissues. Stop beating yourself up for being human, and use the tools at your disposal-oxygen, pain meds, and whatever else your doctor has up his sleeve. I'm thrilled that you are feeling better. I've missed your daily postings. I was worried.<BR/>Pati(Phil's sis)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-6015378257644550712008-04-06T04:16:00.000+08:002008-04-06T04:16:00.000+08:00Great to have you back my love. Have been checking...Great to have you back my love. Have been checking daily and thinking of you. Fantastic news that the pain meds have made such a difference. You're in my thoughts every hour of every day. Mel xxxxxxxxxxxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-9778869787906263932008-04-05T23:49:00.000+08:002008-04-05T23:49:00.000+08:00Welcome back gal!!Love,MandyWelcome back gal!!<BR/>Love,<BR/>MandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-50296965533028527272008-04-05T23:19:00.000+08:002008-04-05T23:19:00.000+08:00Hi Shin, am so glad that you are back. Have been ...Hi Shin, am so glad that you are back. Have been checking daily. Over here, am a little tired, exhausted. My 74+ years old dad has a mild stroke on Mon, and left his right hand no feeling now, cant even hold a spoon, mouth slanted, legs weak, just to name a few. Lost balance last night, and fell,and luckily onto my children table instead of direct to floor. Am staying with me, so here am taking care of my 3 children and my 2 elderly parents. Sorry, seems complaining. Just a sharing only. Take care, keep well. Good job, my dear, so proud of you always. Love, Yvonne BoonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-63908729808582645062008-04-05T12:25:00.000+08:002008-04-05T12:25:00.000+08:00Hi Shin, Woooohooooo to two stairs at a time! Big...Hi Shin, Woooohooooo to two stairs at a time! Big smile on my face here! Now listen here missus, your friends are big enough and ugly enough, as my mother used to say, to look after themselves, so stop worrying about taking people too low! But that is just typically Shin to be concerned with the feelings and emotions of others. <BR/>Much love as always<BR/>Sasha xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-65181938808696338722008-04-05T12:22:00.000+08:002008-04-05T12:22:00.000+08:00The love, joy and happiness in my heart having jus...The love, joy and happiness in my heart having just read your blog is beyond all description. I guess I can only describe it as OVERWHELMING?! You are beyond all "description" and are an increasing amazement to me! Such strength and determination from such a lovely lady. Thank you for being such a HUGE part of my life............Love you so much and can't WAIT to see you xxxxxxxxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-1051873870558911202008-04-05T09:05:00.000+08:002008-04-05T09:05:00.000+08:00Shin it was great to see you yesterday. Apart from...Shin it was great to see you yesterday. Apart from jumping up those stairs two at a time, I cant believe that you were running round me and the girls to make sure we had drinks and food and that we were ok. Testament to who you are. it was so good to see you in your element, surrounded by friends and family who love you so much. Keep strong.<BR/><BR/>love, VanessaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-18245289120932469502008-04-05T07:27:00.000+08:002008-04-05T07:27:00.000+08:00Hello, Shin!I desire a good return and good luck!H...Hello, Shin!<BR/>I desire a good return and good luck!<BR/>Have a good weekend.david santoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976825493652779441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-81757394434657889682008-04-05T05:56:00.000+08:002008-04-05T05:56:00.000+08:00I am so glad you are back Shin!LisaxoI am so glad you are back Shin!<BR/><BR/>Lisa<BR/>xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168608502790948234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5650979411395789660.post-25362403222349384792008-04-05T04:49:00.000+08:002008-04-05T04:49:00.000+08:00Picturing you running up the stairs two at a time ...Picturing you running up the stairs two at a time makes me happier than you can ever know. <BR/><BR/>Tears streaming down my cheeks out of joy for you...<BR/><BR/>Love, ChristineChristine Razahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03969112987260400955noreply@blogger.com