That nasty word called CANCER.

Jerry Spencer · 12/13/08, 10:16 PM

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DMR22 · 12/13/08, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Gardner

It wakes you up... It makes you realize that the stupid trivial things we all ***** about each and every day are really not so bad. It makes you appreciate your family and friends more. It makes you cry. It makes you laugh. It makes you try harder. It makes working seem not so bad. It makes holidays mean so much more. It makes you appreciate the smell and burning eyes from the exhaust of sprint car, I can go on and on.

While I admit... It sucks that I have to deal with this but as I've stated above... it has given me a greater appreciation for the simple things others take for granted.

Bring it on.:wink

That is quotable right there Bill!! If there is anything i can do to help you get through this please let me know, you will be in my thoughts.

Ovalmeister · 12/13/08, 10:45 PM

Keep up the battle Bill. My brother has been battling for 3 years now and he's going back to work next week. Everyday they find breakthroughs in cancer, it's amazing. My brother wasn't supposed to make it and he looks better than ever. (he's still ugly though, lol). Never give up! I have a good feeling you'll be around for a ton of years to come! :respect:
David.

IndyBound · 12/13/08, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Gardner

Thank you... I completely understand the thought of life not being fair sometimes... but I have to be honest here... Cancer has been the best and the worst thing to happen to me in my life. I know, some of you are saying how in the world could someone say that cancer is best thing to ever happen in a their life. Well, I will share... It wakes you up... It makes you realize that the stupid trivial things we all ***** about each and every day are really not so bad. It makes you appreciate your family and friends more. It makes you cry. It makes you laugh. It makes you try harder. It makes working seem not so bad. It makes holidays mean so much more. It makes you appreciate the smell and burning eyes from the exhaust of sprint car, I can go on and on.

While I admit... It sucks that I have to deal with this but as I've stated above... it has given me a greater appreciation for the simple things others take for granted.

Bring it on.:wink

Bill, I am sorry to hear that your cancer has returned, you remain in my thoughts and prayers for a full recovery. Positive attitude is one of the keys to beating this disease, an you sure have that kind of an attitude.

Cancer in my family has also taught me a greater appreciation for life and to cherish your family and the friendships you have.

Hope you have a great holiday season!

Patti

TQ97 · 12/13/08, 11:13 PM

Bill,

Your attitude and perserverance against this is amazing. Keep it up and you will win!

Pat O'Connor Fan · 12/13/08, 11:13 PM

Bill, I normally do not lack for words, but at this time I'm at a loss for the words to properly convey my thoughts. Thanks to your IOW and its predecessor, I've met you and several others I like to think of as friends. Take care of yourself, and continue to fight the good fight. See you at Dori's deal.

Brolzy · 12/13/08, 11:48 PM

Bill, my thoughts and prayers are with you...as a fellow multi-time 'c' fighter (although my was only thyroid cancer...about the most treatable form), I feel for you, and am very encouraged in your positive attitude. Keep it up and you'll kick the crap out of it again.

micro94 · 12/14/08, 12:19 AM

Bill.I dont know you but Ive seen it with my grandmother.She had breast cancer and got thru it and not 2 months later was told she had lung cancer.That has been about 4 years ago now and she is still here.I will keep you in my thoughts and never give up.

Mud Packer · 12/14/08, 12:22 AM

Bill,

I am so sorry to hear of the cancer returning. As others have mentioned, a positive attitude is essential in battling this dreaded disease. I don't need to tell you that as you have been through this before. It seems it touches everyone in some degree or another. I hope and pray that your battle will be short and that better days are ahead.

You are so right that you appreciate times with family and friends more. Holidays are special but when someone is battling cancer each and everyday is special. Keep the faith and I hope to meet you someday at the races.

bobO · 12/14/08, 12:35 AM

bill as some one playing the cancer game now myself i know just what your words mean (as long as i get up each day its gonna be a great day) no matter what the weather,work ,rumors ect it does have a way of putting everything else in life in its place god bless stay strong bp:respect:

12/14/08, 12:22 AM	#19 Re: That nasty word called CANCER.
Mud Packer Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 59 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,093	Bill, I am so sorry to hear of the cancer returning. As others have mentioned, a positive attitude is essential in battling this dreaded disease. I don't need to tell you that as you have been through this before. It seems it touches everyone in some degree or another. I hope and pray that your battle will be short and that better days are ahead. You are so right that you appreciate times with family and friends more. Holidays are special but when someone is battling cancer each and everyday is special. Keep the faith and I hope to meet you someday at the races. __________________ Mike Be nice to people on the way up. You might need them on the way down. Jimmy Durante

12/13/08, 10:16 PM	#11 Re: That nasty word called CANCER.
Jerry Spencer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,869	The first thing that came to mind was SH$t, we are on your side as always. If we can do anything at all please let us know. Jerry, Sarah, Paul and Josh Spencer #66j www.joshspencer.com

12/13/08, 10:45 PM	#13 Re: That nasty word called CANCER.
Ovalmeister Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805	Keep up the battle Bill. My brother has been battling for 3 years now and he's going back to work next week. Everyday they find breakthroughs in cancer, it's amazing. My brother wasn't supposed to make it and he looks better than ever. (he's still ugly though, lol). Never give up! I have a good feeling you'll be around for a ton of years to come! :respect: David.

12/13/08, 11:13 PM	#15 Re: That nasty word called CANCER.
TQ97 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,095	Bill, Your attitude and perserverance against this is amazing. Keep it up and you will win!

12/13/08, 11:13 PM	#16 Re: That nasty word called CANCER.
Pat O'Connor Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,029	Bill, I normally do not lack for words, but at this time I'm at a loss for the words to properly convey my thoughts. Thanks to your IOW and its predecessor, I've met you and several others I like to think of as friends. Take care of yourself, and continue to fight the good fight. See you at Dori's deal.

12/13/08, 11:48 PM	#17 Re: That nasty word called CANCER.
Brolzy Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 143	Bill, my thoughts and prayers are with you...as a fellow multi-time 'c' fighter (although my was only thyroid cancer...about the most treatable form), I feel for you, and am very encouraged in your positive attitude. Keep it up and you'll kick the crap out of it again.

12/14/08, 12:19 AM	#18 Re: That nasty word called CANCER.
micro94 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 517	Bill.I dont know you but Ive seen it with my grandmother.She had breast cancer and got thru it and not 2 months later was told she had lung cancer.That has been about 4 years ago now and she is still here.I will keep you in my thoughts and never give up.

12/14/08, 12:35 AM	#20 Re: That nasty word called CANCER.
bobO Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 268	bill as some one playing the cancer game now myself i know just what your words mean (as long as i get up each day its gonna be a great day) no matter what the weather,work ,rumors ect it does have a way of putting everything else in life in its place god bless stay strong bp:respect: