Yes. Leukemia. I have leukemia and am now in a Cancer Kicking Ass hospital.
Too much to say right now.
I love you all. Beyond mere words.
You can pray for me, but don't be sad. I'm planning on kicking ass like Uma Thurman in Kill Bill.
Because as someone reminded me today; I'm one FIERCE BITCH!
There's a story to be told, but right now I'm all kinds of IV'd up, I have been poked more times than Paris Hilton, and I start my chemo tomorrow.
Just do me favor and keep in touch. Make me laugh. I could use a wee bit o' love right about now.
Peace and More Peace.
Posted by debutaunt at October 23, 2005 09:17 PMThoughts and prayers going out to you while you get rid of that stuff! Take care.
Posted by: Busy Mom at October 23, 2005 09:28 PMOh, girl, you're so going to beat this. God Squad is on it and you're too tough to NOT beat it.
love you, chica. XOXOXO
Posted by: Y at October 23, 2005 09:59 PMIf you're in the hospital I'm thinking you are (I'm from Houston too), you are indeed in the Kick Cancer's Ass hospital of the world.
Stay strong, you don't know me very well, but if you should need something, let me know.
Posted by: Nancy at October 23, 2005 10:11 PMMy thoughts and prayers are with you sweetie. Go kick some ass. We all know you can.
If anyone can beat this, YOU can. Sending whatever helpful healing thoughts towards you I can. *HUG*
Posted by: Karin at October 24, 2005 12:19 AMThis is nothing! You've had bad dates and much more to beat b-4. Keep looking forward and know that many people are praying for you.
Posted by: Debbie at October 24, 2005 06:09 AMYou can do this. You will kick some major cancer bootie!
Posted by: Shannon Eichenauer at October 24, 2005 07:52 AMYou're thinking of the right one, Nancy.
Shit, Deb. What the fuck? You weren't okay with just being sick, eh? Had to take it whole-hog?
Leukemia is gonna be sorry it messed with you, dude. Talk about picking the wrong enemies.....
Love you--everything will be wonderful.
Posted by: Ms. Pants at October 24, 2005 08:26 AMI have been reading for a long time but never commented before. You will kick this and get better fast! If you need anything e-mail or post it on your blog. A VP here where I work has a son that had leukemia and he beat it so if a little kid can do it I'm sure you can.
Posted by: Andy at October 24, 2005 09:16 AMYou so don't know me, but I know you will kick some ass! Is there anything you need????
Posted by: Denise at October 24, 2005 11:33 AMJesus christ Dubu_sickee! I mean, it isn't enough to have the cutest kid in the world, or to be such a hot piece of ass or to write with such honesty, humor and conviction. No! Now you have to make a sad attempt to get even more attention with this cancer stunt thingy!
I mean, COME ON!
It's quite sad really. To go to such lengths. "Oh, look at me! Everyone look!" Well, I will have none of it. I won't play your little health crisis games. I mean, sure I will continue to read here and close my eyes and picture you (without the IV's of course), but other than that, no dice baby.
And don't expect any good wishes from me either. It's a given that this will be just a blip on the debu_radar. So as soon as you get bored with all of this and get the clean bill of health from the doc, let me know. Because then I can prepare for everything to start working the way it is supposed to -- with everyone paying attention to ME!
Posted by: simplygreg at October 24, 2005 12:35 PMGeez Deb - Leukemia? You know what, you are one tough cookie and you're totally gonna kick cancer's ass...six ways to sunday. Don't let that chemo & shit get you down. I'm thinking of you girl, and Zoe too - I'm going to give her an extra special prayer.
Posted by: cursingmama at October 24, 2005 12:40 PMhugs.
oh sweetie, i don't knokw if i have your e-mail and postal addys. send them to me when you get the chance. hugs.
i so wish this wasnt happening to you. i know you are strong and you have the support of your friends.
xxx
melissa aka sugar-snit
You are a fierce bitch. fo shizzle.
Posted by: Rachel at October 24, 2005 02:28 PMI don't know you, you don't know me, but we share something in common, CANCER. I beat some major cancer ass this summer! You will too! I'm sending you some of my cancer fighting mojo your way.
Posted by: laurie at October 24, 2005 02:50 PM
I heard about you from Y, I thought I'd drop in and let you know I'm thinking about you.
Posted by: caitlin at October 24, 2005 03:16 PMI found you via Y. I wanted you to know that you have lots of prayers coming your way. Kick that cancer's ass, you can do it! Remember to ALWAYS remain positive, its something you need. Visualize kicking that cancer's ass and you will do it!
Posted by: Jessica at October 24, 2005 03:49 PMAlso coming on over from Y.
Leukemia is a big, fat, stinkin' bitch! Kick its ass! Beat it senseless! I'm sending some major kick ass power your way!
Glad to hear you are in good hands.
-H
Posted by: Hed at October 24, 2005 03:51 PMKick that cancer's mother fucking ass!!!!!
You can do it!
I will be sending you energy and prayers.
Posted by: Girl at October 24, 2005 03:52 PMMD Anderson is a great hospital. Like everyone has been saying.. KICK it's ASS!!!
Posted by: Shalini at October 24, 2005 04:50 PMAlso, a Y trekkie.
You have all of our thoughts, as evidenced by the 20 odd people (and I do mean odd) who came before me. I'll be here to watch you beat this.
Candy
Posted by: Candy/Nopoodle at October 24, 2005 05:09 PMthat Y. she's as much "pull" in the blogosphere as Oprah does in the real world. blame her for me here, too.
i'm not good with the feelings and prayers and stuff, so i'm just here to make you laugh.
Q: What did the Momma Buffalo say to her child as he left for school?
A: Bison!
Q: What are frozen bandages used for?
A: Cold cuts!
Q: What did the hat say to the scarf?
A: You stay here; I'll go on a head.
Q: What color is a cheerleader?
A: Yeller!
if you can live through those, you can live through anything! (:
Posted by: mikey at October 24, 2005 05:33 PMI have no doubt you can beat this. And besides, it's raining hugs and kisses from here to you!
I'm no good with jokes, yeah, I suck big time with them. So I won't make an ass of myself or ask you to bear with me and fill the blanks.
A song maybe? No, I don't sing, but my 6 year old loves to. So go, listen to her -I'm sure that'll bring a great, big smile to your face, and your heart, and your spirit. You go, girl!
http://thesecretgarden.innerzinc.com/
Posted by: zee at October 24, 2005 06:21 PMYou'll beat this thing. I have been going through a lot of shit with a very close friend of mine and when the times got very dark and icky I sobbed and called out to anyone who would listen, I posted and good thoughts, prayers, and love came pouring in, it may have been a fluke, but within 36 hours there was a huge change. You're not going to kill this that quickly, but don't underestimate the power of love to get you through this, even from those who don't know you but who love those who know you. Don't be afraid to ask for help. You'll be surprised how many people are there to hold you up.
Posted by: Mieke at October 24, 2005 06:22 PMNever fear your internet crazies are here! You will get lots of laughs, lots of good thoughts, lots of dumb jokes and most of all lots and lots of prayers... so you stay strong and we will take care of the rest... hugs, (btw I came from Y's too.. any friend of hers is a good friend of mine)
Posted by: peggy at October 24, 2005 06:59 PMFirst time commenter, long time reader. Just wanted to say that I am the Fake Hair Queen (I have a disease that made me lose all my hair) so if you need any wig advice (or like, info on the best way to draw on your eyebrows), get in touch with me. I draw the line at merkins, though.
Posted by: Louise at October 24, 2005 07:21 PManother Y traveller here *S*
you're one of my daily reads....i don't do the prayer thing i'm afraid so i can't light a candle but my next incense stick has your name on it *S*
i'm sorry this is happening to you but from what i've seen you are one tough broad and we're here behind you
if there's anything i can do, you have my email...i'm an awful long way away (hong kong) but if you think of anything...i'm your woman
loves on ya from afar *S*
Posted by: Fiona at October 24, 2005 07:24 PMOk... you kind of need to tell this joke for it to sound funny but ( sad but true ) it makes me BURST out laughing whenever someone tells it to me.
(First person ) Knock knock.
Who's there?
(First person ) Interrupting cow.
Interrupting cow (first person interrupts with "MOOOOO!" before they can finish! )
Heh.. heh...
smile lots. even cheezy jokes are good for ya!
Posted by: shy me at October 24, 2005 07:32 PMOk... you kind of need to tell this joke for it to sound funny but ( sad but true ) it makes me BURST out laughing whenever someone tells it to me.
(First person ) Knock knock.
Who's there?
(First person ) Interrupting cow.
Interrupting cow (first person interrupts with "MOOOOO!" before they can finish! )
Heh.. heh...
smile lots. even cheezy jokes are good for ya!
Posted by: shy me at October 24, 2005 07:33 PMDeb, I heard your news through the grapevine and had to let you know I'm thinking of you. Seeing as how you're so sassy and tough with everyone and everything else, I can't imagine you're going to treat leukemia any differently.
So be fabulous and make those nurses laugh. Wear your backless gown with style. Remeber, it's so much easier to get away with flashing cute doctors when you're a patient.
Posted by: Minou at October 24, 2005 08:07 PMokay chica, we all know you're better, bigger, and stronger than this sucky cancer bitch. so go kick some ass -- you've got all of us to back you up so have no fear. hugs and more hugs, and some extra ones for the z-ster.
xoxo,
s.
i'm also here from Y's place. just wanted to let you know that i am thinking about you and will pray for you everyday. with all the love you will receive from the people you know and love and also from the people you don't know, you will beat this thing full force. it certainly can't hurt to have all the support that's coming your way. anyway, sending you lotsa well wishes and love.
Posted by: jessica at October 24, 2005 08:26 PMI don't know you, but I am praying for you!
Mean Ass Bitches beat stuff like this!!
Posted by: kristine at October 24, 2005 08:30 PMprayers hunny omg u are da bomb for being so strong
y did the chicken cross the road .......?
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well why r u looking at me i asked u????
aslo wanted to say ......... U WILL KICK ASS HUN
LOVE YAS
You know I'm going to visit. With cookies. And yes, you are one fierce bitch. A hot, fierce bitch.
Posted by: Sarcastic Journalist at October 24, 2005 10:25 PMDeb, if anyone's got the 'tude to beat this crap, it's YOU.
Leukemia is gonna be one sad litle bitch, crying in the corner when you're thru with it's sorry ass. and after you're done? the Internet is gonna kick it's ass too. just for good measure. :)
we've got your back, girlfriend. *hugs*
Posted by: nine at October 24, 2005 10:28 PMDude, you kick it's fucking ass. you poke it right back. if you feel weak, remember that we, The Internet, are here-all the time-to hold you up. Seriously, i means it. If you feel sad, we'll cry with you, if you feel great, we'll laugh with you. If you feel like you can't beat it, we'll show up with baseball bats and pitchforks. If you need anything, food, clothes, cash, whatever, just call upon us, The Internet, and we shall come to your aid. and Y and I can shave off our hairs and you can have 2 awesome wigs. Muah!
Posted by: Sarah at October 24, 2005 10:46 PMWe're thinking about you and sending you some kick-ass French-Canadian anti-cancer powers.
Aimee and Max.
If anyone needs info:
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/treatment/adultALL
Posted by: Aimee at October 25, 2005 09:04 AMStay strong. You will beat this. Let me know where I should send the yellow track suit and katana sword.
Posted by: Jenny at October 25, 2005 09:10 AMI know I don't know you (I came here from Natalie [the Ville]), but I just wanted to let you know that I'm in Houston too (SE side) and my husband and I are all too familiar with that hospital. if you ever need anything, please drop me a line and I'll do anything I can!
Posted by: girl at October 25, 2005 04:26 PMSo if you lose your hair will you let me touch your bald head? I'm thinking about getting into badly fetishes...Oh! Or I could come down and shave my head and we can get matching skull tatoos! I'm thinking about getting Daffy Duck behind my left ear....are you in? :-)
Love you Debster!
Posted by: Laura at October 25, 2005 08:09 PMI'm totally contemplating cutting my hair into the pixie 'do that I used to sport. I wonder if my hair is long enough to donate right now. I'll have to find out.
Posted by: girl at October 26, 2005 09:02 AMDeb, I lost your blog address months ago but thankfully GDW posted it on her thread about you. I'm adding my thoughts and prayers along with everyone else. So many people have reminded you that you are a strong woman. Don't forget strong women get to cry and hold on to the ones they love when life gets too hard to handle alone. I know you are loved by family and by friends; they will hold you up when you need them.
Mattie
Posted by: Mattie at October 26, 2005 03:24 PM