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Friends,
Please remember Philippe Cordier ("Vlad" from earlier days in fandom) in your prayers, or send healing thoughts, as he'll soon undergo surgery for a lung cancer diagnosis.
You're welcome to also post words of encouragement. While he may not see them right away, I know that the compassion of other DS fans will be a comfort to him during what will surely be a challenging recovery.
Thanks so much,
Midnite
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Refuah Shelema--a Hebrew prayer for healing.
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Prayers and positive energy from Virginia for you, Philippe Cordier (Vlad to me).
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Sending thoughts and prayers. Said the rosary for him and that God will heal soon.
Love Anne
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Sending good thoughts for a full and speedy recovery.
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I've come to know Philippe quite well over the past years. I met him at an Anaheim fest and really enjoyed his company and we have hung out at several fest since. My prayers for a successful surgery and recovery my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Teresa
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My best thoughts go out to him. I remember him here.
Gerard
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Wishing him a speedy recovery!
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Best wishes to him during this difficult time. [sun]
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Lighting a candle for Philippe's safe and smooth healing, and may the cancer prove benign and heal completely and finally from his system.
Best,
Gothick
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To Philippe (M) I am praying for you and wish you a speedy recovery. Jim
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Lots of prayers and good wishes to you, Philippe. Hope it goes well.
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Sending thoughts and prayers. Said the rosary for him and that God will heal soon.
Ditto: To Annie's very kind and thoughtful remarks. As a former altar boy, I, too, will say the rosary for Vlad, and also pray to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the great founder of the Jesuits, whose members provided both faith and knowledge to me many years ago in theology and philosophy classes during my undergraduate days.
Kyrie eleison. (Lord have mercy.)
Bob
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Vlad, I wish you a succesful surgery and healing in the days to come. Best wishes always!
ProfStokes
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I really hope things are going well. And I will certainly be keeping you in my thoughts. [ghost_smiley]
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Cancer is certainly no day at the beach. But it can be dealt with. And overcome. I speak from experience; I'm a cancer survivor. Keep a positive attitude and take strength and inspiration from those close to you. Recovery will come.
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You're all fantastic!
Philippe/Vlad is doing well post surgery. Please continue to remember him in your prayers.
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Thanx for the update.
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Thank you so much everyone for the wonderful messages. I was able to read them before my surgery but had little time to respond. I was putting as much time in at work as I could to plan as much as possible for missing a month or longer of work.
Midnite has been my main contact since it has been easier to send her messages and she offered to relay my news.
I'm back home now and improving each day. Much time has been spent on very basic things, such as monitoring temperature, pulse, going for short walks three times a day, and using some breathing devices to help expand my lungs and improve my breathing.
I was so surprised to see such warm messages not only from friends here who've I've met in person but also many whom I've never met. I want you to know that I believe your good thoughts and prayers have truly made a difference.
Although I thought I'd be spending my recovery lounging and watching DS DVDs, that hasn't actually happened yet, though I hope to at least watch some DS! And I hope to visit the forum and maybe even do some posting before returning to the routine and schedule of the work world in August.
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Thanks for taking the time to respond. Very happy to hear you are recovering well.
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So great to hear from you. Glad you're recovering well. All the best for a full recovery.
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Phillipe, bless you and hope you come out of surgery okay. My thoughts are with you, Cuz!!!!!
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Good to hear from you! You were missed up in Tarrytown. Renee does not post on here often but said to give you her love and prayers when I talked to you.
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It's wonderful to hear from you again, Philippe! I'm so glad to hear that your surgery went well; may your recovery period be restful, comfortable, and strengthening!
ProfStokes
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Philippe and I spoke tonight and he sounds in great spirits and is feeling better!! Please continue your thoughts and prayers for a continued recovery!
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Thanx for the update.
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Oh i'm so very happy Praise The Lord Above !
Love Anne [ghost_smiley]
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Philippe's recuperation has gone very well and he sounded wonderful when we spoke last week. I'm so pleased that the love, support and prayers from this wonderful community has aided his recovery, and if you pray or meditate, please consider asking for strength and healing as he continues to face this challenge. Thanks again.
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I missed Philippe's earlier update in July, but I am glad to see that his convalescence has been going well and he has been able to make some contact with friends.
Offering prayers for a full return to health and a safe, smooth, timely convalescence.
G.
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Thanx for the update.
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That's wonderful news! I certainly hope that it continues in the same manner.
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All the best to you. Take very good care. Eat lots of kale. That beats cancer better'n anything. I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. Raw veggies and fresh organic fruit. Kiss.
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My apologies for not responding sooner. When I talked with midnite on the phone, she said she would update this thread, but somehow I missed that. Then, the last two-and-a-half weeks have seen my return to work full time, with catching up to do and back to the same challenging work load. Time has flown and I hadn't gotten back to the forum except for one brief post.
I so much appreciate the goodwill and support of my DS cousins here. It would have been much harder going through something like this without such wonderful friends.
While the ordeal is fading into the background, I'm not quite where I was before in terms of breathing capacity and am still taking over-the-counter pain relievers 24 hours a day. I will be monitored with CAT scans three times a year. The cause of the cancer is unknown since I have never been a smoker. There is every reason to hope that there will be no recurrence.
During my time at home, I was able to watch a bit of DS. The episodes I selected were those leading up to the murder of Dr. Woodard. The moral dilemma and Julia's unwilling complicity still make for intense drama after all these years and viewings.
Thanks again to all, and I'll be back to occasional posting as before. This forum has been almost like a "home" to return to again and again over many years and it would be wonderful, though not always possible, to spend more time here.
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It's wonderful to read that your recovery is progressing and that you're back to work. After something like this it always feel good to get back to an old routine, though, and not to sound like a mother hen, but please take things slow. We want to continue to read about how much you're improving. [ghost_wink]
And there's no need at all to apologize because I'm sure everyone here completely understands. [ghost_smiley]
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Thanx for thinking about 'us' and checking in. Happy your news is good.
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Great to hear from you. So glad you're able to return to work. Keep it up!!! [cheer]
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Way to go!
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It's really good to see you posting again Philippe. Wishing you all the very best.
Sincerely,
Gothick