Tim,
I read the posts here and cant add anything profound that would help much.
I think of you and Lynette and know what you are going through..
I can tell you that when I was diagnosed, I was bewildered..It was hard to wrap my head around the fact that I was in deep doo doo in some ways.. Luckily, my tumor was more of an inconvenience than anything..
The hardest part for me personally was the waiting..Waiting for appts, waiting for news, waiting for surgery, waiting to recover..Waiting to live..
You go through a process, and it makes you stronger, scared, angry, happy, whatever..I cant explain it..I am right now at the best I think I have ever been in my head, because I am able to do whatever I want with whatever I have..
Before the tumor, I was ok..just getting through..Now? Im living my friend..I am a full time student, I have an ok job, I am juggling home commitments, and working on starting a business..doing what I want..Its not a perfect life but its mine..Im happy, and my spirit is still with me..
Dale said something about priorities..This will teach you both about yours..thats for sure..It will teach you about love, friends, acceptance, patience, and any number of other things, which while you may not thiink you need teaching, you will benefit non the less..You will need to have a sense of humor about things too..These are weighty issues and humor will be needed to offset that weight..Dianne and I laughed about alot of things in the hospital during those long hours..people will look at you like you have 2 heads, but whatever..The time we spent together in the hospital cemented our love and admiration, and respect for each other even more than before..
You will need to wear many hats..caregiver, confidante, and be a rock for Lynette. She will need to be as strong as she can possibly be to do battle with the monster. Having your unflinching support will be a huge relief for her..Just dont forget to ask others for help when you need it..
People want to help..Its in their nature..Its not you and Lynette against the world, although it may seem that way..You are carrying the love and support of your friends with you wherever you go, so its ok to use it when you need it..
I appologize for rambling here..I know what I want to say, Im just not eloquent about it..lol..
Hang in there my friend..Please call me if you want..any time..
Much love to you both,
Matt