Comments on: Corinna’s battle

By: Ray Dixon (Bright)

Ray Dixon (Bright) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:13:44 +0000

I’ve just received the pleasing news that my daughter will be stopping off here on Sunday for a day or two, on her way down to Melbourne. She started chemo in Brisbane about 10 days ago but will be continuing the treatment in Melbourne. She’s already had her head shaved and has bought a wig, rather than go through the ‘hair falling out’ stage.

By: Bron

Bron — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:05:30 +0000

Hey Ray, catching up on the blogs and am so sorry to hear about your daughter. I hope the therapy and all work. Best wishes.

By: Ray Dixon (Bright)

Ray Dixon (Bright) — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:19:38 +0000

Thanks Michy, Jr. It’s nice to know how others feel too.

By: Michy

Michy — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:37:59 +0000

Ray, not sure what happened to the rest of my comment, but l did also write after ” I’m sure most of us have been through Cancer with some one close to us if not ourselves,” That is sure does help having others there to lean on and sometimes it’s nice just to have someone outside of the picture to let out our feelings too….

By: jr

jr — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:20:58 +0000

Wishing you all the strength to surmount this terrible barrier and appear at the other side without having suffered a loss so terribly hard to bear.

By: Michy

Michy — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:23:27 +0000

Hi Ray, l wish your daughter well with her treatment she is at the right place having treatment at the PM Clinic. Nice that she will also be closer to her family as it’s a time when she will need you all…

Thinking of you and your family…. Take care, l’m sure most of us have been through Cancer with some one close to us if not ourselves…

By: Ray Dixon (Bright)

Ray Dixon (Bright) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:51:54 +0000

Thanks Greg. Sorry to hear about Carol; as you say, it puts a different perspective on things. I’d say ‘good luck’ to you too but I’ve already predicted you’ll get back in (you’re @ $1.75 and 4th favourite!)

By: Greg Lee, Mt. Beauty

Greg Lee, Mt. Beauty — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:33:47 +0000

Hi Ray, I am saddened to hear of your daughter’s health issues. It makes it difficult when a person so young gets hit with this. Also, the distance between you and her makes it a greater challenge for you – as a father.

My Wife, Carol Johnstone, was diagnosed with this only 12 months ago – and has undergone 3 operations, culminating with a mastectomy just before Christmas last year. We found it very difficult – especially the chemo thing. However we have come thru….and would have to say that we are the stronger for it. Having a major illness gives you a sense of empathy with other people with all sorts of troubles. It also provides a sense of perspective on life….on what is important, and what is not. May you and your family draw strength out of this difficult time.
Cheers, Greg
P.S. Best wishes for the weekends election count.

By: Iain Hall

Iain Hall — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:45:06 +0000

That is such horrid news Ray.
I hope all goes well I just can’t imagine how concerned you must feel at present. If I was a believer I would offer you my prayers but as I’m not all I can offer is my best wishes.

By: Ray Dixon (Bright)

Ray Dixon (Bright) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:59:23 +0000

She knows what to expect, Dave, as her mother underwent chemo (successfully) about 7 years ago and Cos saw her through most of it. But at her age there’s a bigger danger of a relapse. She’s very determined though.

By: Dave from Albury

Dave from Albury — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:43:35 +0000

That’s terrible news Ray, I hope that her recovery is swift and that she is able to manage the chemo OK.

By: Ray Dixon (Bright)

Ray Dixon (Bright) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:42:24 +0000

LuLi, your sincerity just shines through. Thanks and keep up the great blogging – I love it!

Noel, that’s so right. I’m sorry to hear about your girls and I truly empathise with anyone who has a child suffering a major mental illness such as bipolar or schizophrenia. It’s just so misunderstood.

By: Noel Stone

Noel Stone — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:07:10 +0000

This kind of thing tends to put things like council elections, Coles or no Coles into perspective. All of us struggle with day to day events which upset us, but there nothing more defining than confronting and trying to cope with the fragility of life.

I have four children, two boys and two girls. Sadly, both girls are afflicted – one with a bipolar disorder, the other with epilepsy. Neither are likely to have children of their own.

I wish your daughter well, Ray.

PAX VOBISCUM

By: LuLi

LuLi — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:01:43 +0000

Ohhh Ray, I am so sorry. This must be so unbearable, especially to think you had to bottle it up. Your poor daughter, I truly hope and wish that everything gets better for you all.

By: Ray Dixon (Bright)

Ray Dixon (Bright) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:52:03 +0000

Ant, thanks mate. I hope you can make it up here one day soon. It would be great to meet you in person. Cheers.

Greg, my daughter is a very strong character but, in my phone discussions with her, I’ve detected that she’s putting on a brave face and underneath it all she’s feeling … well, rather pissed off with the whole shit thing of it. We’ve always been very close and when she moves back to Melbourne I’m hoping to bring her up here in between treatments now & then (although apparently there’s only a limited window of opportunity for the travel). If she gets here I’ll certainly suggest she talks/meets with you. Thanks mate.

Bill, I really appreciate that. Thank you, and let’s hope we get a good result on the weekend.

By: Bill Best

Bill Best — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:07:36 +0000

Ray I’m not a God person but I truly wish your daughter all the best in her battle and I wish her family strength and hope in this trying time

By: Greg Naylor

Greg Naylor — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:06:27 +0000

Oh Ray, what a shock for you and your family. I read your post and was reduced to tears. But, then I’m allowed to, I’m an emotional wreck anyhow. My thoughts and prayers are with Corinna and your whole family.

You tell Corinna that I have found great solace in finding another sufferer with whom I can talk – even more frankly than I can with Pauline. You tell her that if ever she needs an empathetic stranger to cry with, she is welcome to call me.

By: Ant Rogenous

Ant Rogenous — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:18:53 +0000

That’s terrible news, Ray, and I’m really sorry to hear it. Best of luck to your daughter and your entire family for the coming months.