hi everyone.
some of you may have heard today that my mom has pancreatic cancer… she does…and it sucks…and in a way having it out there now in the open makes it all the more real and distressing…i do appreciate all the comments…all the love…all the support. hard to ask for what i need yet you seem to know.
this disease is a horrible all consuming disaster…that said, she’s been fighting it for a while now and g-d willing will have the chance to continue the fight.
right now we are in the midst of a setback…well that’s how i choose to look at it.
so well wishes are requested…and tolerance for my crappy mood as well.
and if you’d like to send anything to my mom (cards are better than flowers!) please send it to
brenda koppelman
north shore university hospital
300 community drive
monti 9th floor
manhasset, ny 11030
she needs to smile.
as do i- so i will continue to do my best to do the show and laugh…because really laughter and humor help me through everything.
thank you.
jenny
aim:whateverradio
facebook: jennifer koppelman hutt
One other comment….I bet all those a-holes who made rude comments feel like real sh*ts now. Learn a lesson jerks and have some compassion, especially when you don’t know someone’s circumstances!!!
PS Just checked out your Photo gallery…your mom is beautiful!!!!
Some of your outfits on the other hand…OMG! 🙂
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Pancreatic cancer is truly a hideous disease. Keep your chin up, cry when you need to and remember who your friends are.
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Pancreatic cancer is truly a hideous disease. Keep your chin up, cry when you need to and remember who your friends are.
Jennifer, Thank you for sharing this personal news with your listeners.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
I am sending positive, strong and loving thoughts to you and your family right now.
Jennifer, I will keep your mom in my thoughts and prayers. Although I am sure it was difficult for you to share this information with the world, it only means that many more postive thoughts and prayers headed in your direction. Take care.
Jennifer,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. Be strong and know that all of your fans and friends are here for you. Your laugh brightens so many people’s days, I just hope that our short notes to you will brighten yours. Very sorry again, I will keep you and your Mom and family in my thoughts.
Laura
Hi Jennifer,
I have been thinking of you since I heard about your Mom yesterday. You and Alexis make my ride home a joy, I so look forward to hearing you every day.
My husband died of pancreatic cancer in October of 2006. He did not admit to how sick he was until it was too late. I am sure your mother has the best doctors and the best treatment.
And, you must be strong for her and stay in the present . She is still here. Cherish that. She must be a wonderful mother. You only have good things to say about her and even when you laughed at the things she did you did it with love.
Remember you are also a wife and mother . Set the example your mother has set for you. There will be plenty of time for grieving. Now you should be grateful for every minute you have with her.
I will be listening to you on Monday and I hope you will be there. Your audience loves you for all of the great moments you have given us.
So sad. I’m very sorry to hear this. I hope you will find comfort from everyone who loves you. We all love you.
hi to everyone who has commented…thank you SO MUCH! as i sit in the hospital…with my laptop…keeps me busy, numb, entertained etc… i am warmed and soothed and touched by all of your heartfelt comments. and anyone who has gone through this cancer, any other cancer, or any sort of rough time my heart goes out to you too…i do know (unfortunately) i am not the first nor the last nor the only to be going through/have gone through something like this.
xxx
Jenny,
I feel horrible for you and your family. Your words here really are spot on with how I remember Bunny! Although I was an employee of the family home, Bunny made me feel special and a part of the family!
May you have wonderful thoughts of the good times with your mother and know that she is always there with you in spirit to give you strength when your days are down.
Much love and respect to you, Mr. K., Stacy and David, and Brian and his wife.
😅
Jenn,
I hope that your mother is well. I work as a cancer nurse, the best thing for her is to keep her in good spirits. She will have good days and bad days. I hope that they caught it early on, and will recover. I have seem many a patient beat this kind of cancer. I pray that she will be one off the people who beats it. You need to take time to breathe. The going will be hard, many set backs, but if you are strong and are there with her you all will be fine. Please find a support group. It will do a world of good for all of you. Cancer is beat able. Keep fighting, spend as much time with her as you can.
ken
Jennifer, as you’ve read, many of us have had to endure this experience with this awful disease. I am so sorry you have to go through it too. We are thinking about you and send well wishes to you and your family.
Everyone’s thoughts are with you Jennifer. I work for a company that has dedicated many resources to fighting this disease (Cablevision on Long Island–called The Lustgarten Foundation) — we do all sorts of mega fundraisers and raise millions for it. Many breakthroughs have occurred in the last year so there is genuine reason for lots of hope. Hang tight.
Jennifer,
I am so sorry to hear that. I am sending you and your family good thoughts.
I’m sorry about your mom’s illness. I’ll keep her in my thoughts and prayers. Sending vibes….
I am so very sorry to hear about your mother. You are right it sucks. This is such a painful and difficult situation to find yourself in. I wish I had some magic words to share to ease your pain. We stand along with you in your heartache and will share our strength when you need it. I will keep a good thought for your mom.
I will keep your mother in my prayers.
Jennifer:
I am so sorry to hear about your mother.
I really enjoy when she calls into the show. I love her sense of humor and outlook on life, based on her calls, and know that your relationship with her and your whole family is a close one.
I will pray for her and for you and hope that you are getting support from all of your devoted listeners.
Life wouldn’t be the same without you.
Best,
Anne P
Jennifer,
My prayers are with you and I did send a card. It will arrive soon all the way from Fort Worth, Texas. We love you and hope things go well for the family. My bulldog Kennedy and I listen to you and Alexis everyday and LOVE it. Remember your a wonderful mother,wife,and daughter.
I’m so sorry to hear that. I read the entry a few hours ago but could not comment because I was in total shock, I could not put anything of any sense together. I hope your mother gets better and I know that she must be a true fighter and will be able to surpass it with your help and strength, all of you. I shall send a card to the above address soon and I hope it brings a smile to her face. I wish, I knew better words to say other than “I’m sorry” because it doesn’t seem right or enough to articulate how I truly feel. Jenny, you’re a strong woman and I trust that you know that God does not give us something to go through, that we cannot handle. You’re a beautiful person inside and out and you are brave to face this as you have been. I hope you accept these words from me. Warmest regards to you and your entire family.
Jen, I’m so very, very sorry to hear this. Your Mom is in my thoughts – I’m sending good thoughts her way for a speedy recovery.
Special prayers to you and your family.
Country singer Terri Clarks mother is fighting the same battle with the same type of cancer.Terri has had to take time off from the road to be with her.
There is power in prayer.
Steady on….linda
Wow. Words cannot express how sorry I feel for you and your family. She is in my prayers.
GOD Bless Bunny and all of your family – special thoughts and praters are with you – stay strong & positive and what Olivia said to all the empty hearted mean people xoxo
Hey Jen,
This is sad news about Bunny. Do your best to take care of her, and we’ll do ours to take care of you. You’re both in our thoughts.
As for the humor you asked for, see if Bunny get’s a smile thinking of the hospital patient who peered up from her soup and said “I didn’t know Matzoh had balls.”
Keep up your fight and do your best… in the meantime, many people are thinking of you.
J
Jen….we love you and your mom and I will go out and get her a card to try and make her feel better. She has to be so proud of you:-)
There seems to be nothing really comforting to say after reading your recent post – other than reassuring you that there are so many people that care and are sending warm wishes to your mother, you and your whole family. I am thinking good thoughts and am going to do something extra nice and random today in order to send some good vibes into the universe.
the only good thing, if i can even use that word, that can come out of cancer is unexpected love from strangers. get this, my sister had colon cancer at 36. this normally means you are a goner. she didn’t want people to know, so, of course, everyone knew. people i work with, friends i know, my husband, my inlaws knew, did something wonderful. they prayed for her without being asked. so what was a, can i call it, a single person praying, ended up being hundreds of people whom she’ll never know, praying for a miracle. she was so touched that people who didn’t even know her, would take the time to say a prayer in her name. now, my sister should have been dead. they cut most of her bowels out but she miraculously didn’t need a bag. the tumor invaded her ovary, but somehow the deadly cells were localized. it never spread anywhere (back then at least) long story short, 7 years later, she is still cancer free, knock on wood, toi toi toi. sometimes you just have to keep having hope and faith and make sure you have enough chocolate by your side to keep you going. you do not have to be religious or spiritual but you have to believe in something. believe in your mom and the love that surrounds her. that has to help.
Jenny, I hope you know that all our prayers are with you and your family right now, keep a good frame of mind and a positive attitude this cancer can be beat, you have and your family have my prayers and I am putting Bunny on our prayer list at church. The power of prayer is an awsome thing and gives you strength when you need it. All my Love and prayers to you and the family. lots of Love, Amy
Jennifer your Mom, you and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. You have a HUGE support group and I believe prayer in numbers…Hang in there girl…big hugs and kisses to Bunny.
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I will continue to keep her and your family in my good thoughts and prayers.
PS My mom is a cancer survivor, She hit the 25 year mark and is 80 years old. I wish you the same.
Jenny,Jenny,Jenny: So sorry to hear about your mom, and you all will be in my thoughts and prayers. For some of us you have become an extended almost-family. We know all about Brian-he’s-so-great, and Stacey, Keithy, all the kids and your mom and dad. So we look forward to the show and ‘whatever’ is currently going on. However, PLEASE take all the time you need to be with your mom! Right now that’s the priority. No one ever knows how much time there is. Just look at Tim Russert. Those who care about you will be happy to have you live, home or in studio, when you feel able, and on tape, or the ‘Alexis and Whomever Show’ when you don’t. My guess is that, in spite of Alexis’s tough-guy facade, she is supporting you 100%. And so are most of your listeners. Hang in and hang on.
Jennifer,
I can say that I completely understand what you are going through. My father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 14 years ago. They didn’t know what was wrong with him, and when they did find the cancer, it had already spread, and he only lived three months. So much has changed since then, and I have read that people are living longer with this type of cancer, and I pray that they find a cure soon. He was young when he passed away, only 50, and did not fit any of the criteria for people who normally get that type of cancer. I know now that there is hope… don’t ever lose hope, and just spend time with your mom and make sure she is comfortable & loved. Just know that you are not alone in what you are going through, that there are other people who understand. Make sure not to bottle anything up inside & to talk to people about it. It will help you through this time…. And of course, I will pray for your Mom. Prayers do work!!! 🙂
Jennifer, I was saddened to hear your Mom is sick. Sending tons of positive thoughts. Huge Hugs to you and your family.
No matter how old we are, we are never old enough to accept that something could happen to our moms. Sending you strength and prayers from the (flooded!) midwest at this difficult time.
jennifer – please know we’re thinking about you and sending your mother thoughts of health and love. lots of us understand this sort of thing so please ask for help if you need it. xoxoxo.
Jennifer I know what you are going through. My mother was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer two years ago. As you know it is not the cancer you want to have. Fortunately my mother is still with us, but everyday we feel like we are sitting a time bomb waiting to go off.
I can tell you from our experience, get her to the best oncologist and the best surgeon that can do the Whipple if she is a canidate of that procedure. You really need to get her to a primary facility for treating this cancer, since there are some many post-op complications. We ended up at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. I can honestly say that I don’t think she would still be with us if it was not for the wonderful care and trained medical staff with this type of cancer. From our research the places to go are MD Anderson, John Hopkins, Mayo, and Sloan Kettering.
The Whipple is a long, difficault procedure, and a long recovery, but with chemo and radiation you can impove their odds.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear about Bunny – and it saddens me so because my mom too had pancreatic cancer, and it’s so very difficult to diagnose and not very much publicized or recognized. Just like what Sara above said, the doctor’s couldn’t catch my mom’s cancer either until it had spread, but she did survive for two more years and we made the best out of every day – through highs and lows. You’re right – laughter and humor will help you cope and it will also provide strength to your family. When you need medical support, PanCan and John Hopkin’s websites are great. Thank you for letting us listeners in to your private moments and know you are very much cared for!
Jennifer, I pray for you and your family during this very difficult time…you have to take each day as it comes during something like this. We, the listeners, are going to have to face the facts that the show just isnt going to be good until Alexis can pick on you which cmon she really cant given your mother being sick and all, just wouldnt be prudent…
Jennifer, So sorry to hear about your mother. Sending her all my positive vibes. Stay strong!!
You have a gazillion friends who are there for you. Bless Alexis, she knows just what you need! Please give your mom a hug for me. Even though you didn’t like my description of my fav pasta dish, I know you would have liked it if I made it for you…I wish I could do something…
Jennifer…I am so sorry…My mom also had pancreatic cancer…..she survived two years and it was the best two years I ever had with her..sadly she passed in march….and while i miss her every day..I was so blessed to have the time to laugh cry and say good bye on our terms..embrace that although dificult..because it is a gift that most do not get….I am praying for you and your family (((((hugs))))
Jennifer –
Sending prayers and positive vibes to NY from Baltimore. Be strong. I know it is tough. I HATE cancer. All the best to you and your family.
I just want to tell you that I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I feel as though I know your mom and it saddens me so much that she has to go through this.
You and your sweet family are in my prayers. God bless your dear Mother. Keep smiling for her and making her laugh. You are blessed with a kind heart as well as the gift of humor. ..a great combination. Stay strong.
Sending you and your family many, many hugs! You are in my thoughts!
We are thinking of you and Bunny. Please try to look at the positive, she’s getting the best care available and she has her entire family showing her so much love. She knows that the love you have for her (and the love that she has given you) will carry all of you through the toughest times and that you will all be ok in the long run. That is all a mother can hope for in the end. I know that that’s what my grandmother felt when she was battling the same disease. Stay strong but don’t forget to cry, it will help.
Jennifer,
So sorry for your mom ,you and your family. I wish you and your family all the best at this very difficult time. Take it day by day and try to stay strong. I know it is not easy for any of you.
Jennifer, I hope you know how much you are loved by all of us. We will be a united force behind you and your family always there, no matter what. Our prayers and positive energy will create a higher vibration; we’ll send an intense healing light your mom’s way. I really BELIEVE this since it happened in my own family. I am asking everyone to light a candle in Bunny’s honor and pray for her healing. You can go to http://www.gratitude.com and click ‘Light a Candle”.It’s a moving spiritual experience.Let’s focus our incredible energy now.
Jennifer, my prayers are with your mother and your family. This is yet another reason why I HATE CANCER.
J-
Just thought of something, reading your comment about humor getting you through…check out this site. Fatty’s wife has terminal cancer, some days his posts are serious, others they are so funny you will spew coffee through your nose. Check the recent archives for some heartwarming thoughts. http://www.fatcyclist.com
Jennifer, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Just remember that it’s okay to be miserable and cry. I am glad that you understand that it’s also okay to laugh. Take one day at a time and take care of yourself too.
Jen…I think I know how you are feeling. I’m also very close to my family…and I know it was very comforting to have the family close while going though hard times. When my Dad was told he had lung cancer it was such a shock. It felt like a rug had been pulled out from under our family. I always knew our family was close…but…this news pulled us even closer. We were there for him…my mom and each other. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers. xx
so very, very sorry. down the road of your very unexpected hell trip, all of her kids need to go to a specialist to discuss what their chances are of inheriting this terrible killer. pancreatic cancer can be inherited and sometimes they do an elective whipple (take most of the pancreas out) to prevent that person from getting that devastating cancer. i think jimmy carter had one. my aunt had one done. long line of colon cancer in our family, she slways had spots on her pancreas. her specialist said don’t worry. they can’t tell before they operate so you may not need the cancer. went to columbia presbyterian. her whole family called her nuts for doing it, nasty like a heart bypass. when the biopsy came back, they said she would have had it down the road (60 at the time). don’t mean to be a harbinger of doom but a lot of docs forget to tell their patients this. enjoy every day with your family. from what i am reading, she is very blessed to have a family who loves her so and is there for her. can’t say that for most of the world. just remember to breathe and enjoy what you now have. a lot of people are praying for her.
I am sorry to hear about this difficult time you and your family are going through. Be strong and be there for your mother as much as you can. And take extra good care of yourself.
just remembered one of the docs i worked with had pancreatic cancer (or, as i like to call it, triple f cancer: why the fuck should i have the fucking luck to get this fucking cancer). they gave him 3 mos. went very aggressive. couldn’t operate, went to sloan in nyc. very aggressive with chemo and radiation. he quit his practice, enjoyed life, golfed and, unbelievable, lived for almost another year and a half. a good year and a half. just keep breathing…
My father recently died of Alzheimer’s and my mother is fighting breast cancer. She is doing very well at the present time. We do not know what the future holds but I try to spend as much time with her as possible. She is spending her money like crazy and traveling, enjoying her life. I am cooking for her and getting her out as much as possible, whatever makes her happy. Spending time with her is what I think will make the difference in the long run.
Hi jennifer I am so sorry for this horrible news. There is a doctor in arizona that is one of the best pancreatic doctors around. He does research and that is all he does. He works with the t -gen center and he is great. if you want more info email be and I will get it to you. I am so sorry for what seems like a punch in the stomach. I know I lost my mom 5 years ago to a heart attack. My mother in law lost her battle with pancreatic cancer this year but she lived for 2 years and almost made it. There is hope out there I will keep you in my prayers and your mom. My god bless you and keep you close.
Your family seems to be very strong and I encourage you to rely on that strength to be a source yourself and your Mother. Spend as much time with her, encourage her to live in the moment and take each day as it comes. I know you will get through this as we all are sending positive and healing thoughts for her and your family!
Jennifer and family,
I have been a listener since you and Alexis hit the air a few years ago(you’re much better now than the early days :)) and have had the opportunity to hear your family call the show from time to time. After hearing your sister and Bunny call in over the years, I can see why you have to talk so much in order to be heard! I too come from a close family and can’t imagine how difficult this diagnosis must be for all. You have touched all of us and I send you and your family all the best. Take care of yourself.
Dear Jenny
I just got home from visiting my Dad at the hospital. I brought him sorbet for a treat to brighten his day. I will double my prayers to include your Mom too. I can tell from your show how much family means to you also.
Keep swimming, it helps your frustrations when you swim hard and then relax and just float. Remember to look for butterflies, nature’s gift!
Sending your Mom a get well card with a picture of our pig. Hope it gives her a much needed extra smile.
Jen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I believe in the power of prayer and I bet with all of these people pulling for her, she’ll pull through. Please, let her know that we are all thinking of her. I hope you all feel better soon.
Love, Erica XXOO
Jennifer:
I think it’s great that you are sharing this with us. Sending prayers and good thoughts to your Mom and your entire family.
I would love to send your Mom some well wishes and glad that you’ve provided an address. I am sure it would be a welcome distraction!
xoxo
Thank you for sharing such a personal struggle. I am praying for you and your mom. As an aside, my hubby specializes in pancreatic cancer- they are doing amazing things in Houston. We would be happy to help in any way.
Jennifer –
Just as so many otherpeople have sad, our thoughts are with you. I have been through the fight with cancer of a loved one three times and it is so difficult.
The fact that you not only make the effort to continue with the show whole your Bunny is in the hospital, but are funny and upbeat is amazing.
Keep up the great work and know we love you and are fighting for your mom!
xoxoxoxo
Oh Jennifer, I am so, so sorry. Some of my favorite shows were when Bunny used to call in.
My thoughts are with you and your mother. You are right, laughter will help you through the hardest parts of life (did your mother teach you that?) She must be so proud of you.
sending out thoughts to you,your mom and your family. keep strong and keep the laughter flowing.
take care
Stupid me. I just wrote about my acceptance at the FCI. Ignore it, for this far more important. I was very close to loosing my mother to breast cancer. Though, it may not be the same thing I do understand the the fear and the pain. May everything turn out well for her Jenny. God bless and take care.
Very warm regards,
Sarah Nicole
Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. When I met your mom in New York she was so nice & kind and didnt think I was a complete psycho fan. Which I totally felt like the minute I approached the two of you. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Do NOT feel any guilt about taking time off. Not that Chrissy could replace you. However I do enjoy her participation with the show. Paulie on the other hand, in my opinion, is best left to do the behind the scene stuff. You have so many fans that will be sending positive energy to your family and hope for the best for Bunny.
Bunny always sounds like the mom I wish I could have. Because we love you – we love The Bunny too. Jen, you are such an incredible daughter and it has always been apparent how close your family is. We are all with you for the good days as well as the bad. You always help me through the bad ones. Big hugs to you and Bunny 🙂
Very sorry to hear that, will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to read about your mother I can’t imagine how stressful this must be for you. Best wishes and many positive thoughts to you all.
All the strength to Bunny and your entire family, Jennifer. Much love from all the way down here in Texas.
So sorry to hear about your mom, stay strong and beleive in the power of prayer. I think at times we loose sight of that because we do not always get the outcome that we want/need. I am sure many, as well as myself, can empathize with your family at this time. Best wishes and many prayers to your Mom and your family. Take care.
you are entitled to vent – no apology needed. take care of yourself and your family. your mom is fortunate to have such a loving daughter, the mother – child relationship is profoundly important. cherish the time you have.
Jen, so sorry, stay positive it will radiate to everyone around you.
Bunny is a FIGHTER and will kick this cancers ass! Just have faith, Jenny… p.s. Houston, Texas has the absolute best cancer center in the United States. It’s called M.D. Anderson Cancer Treatments and Research. You can Google it or just visit their website at: http://www.mdanderson.org. Hope this helps a little.
OMG. That is so sad. OMG. I am so sorry. Not good. WOW. Good luck. We will send a card. OMG
Hi Jennifer,
Hugs to you and yours. I know that good times are still ahead for your mom, you and your family.
My Mom has lung cancer and is now terminal (6-9 months). I understand.
Om Mani Padme Hum
Hang in there. Sending lots of good vibes to you and your family!
Jennifer-
All the best to you and your family! Thoughts and prayers are with you all and many, many well wishes to your mother.
Thank you for all you do for us…for keeping it real and making us laugh and smile and feel human!
This is an awful thing, but somehow you will get through it!
Best,
Beth
I am sorry to read about your mom. No matter who we are, our Moms, always have a special place in our hearts. Big hugs from Ontario, Canada.
Jennifer – my thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom & your family during this time…lots of love and hugs!
So heart breaking! You are a very sweet daughter- and a great entertainer! Now lets make Bunny smile!
My prayers for your family are that you are bonded even more closely through these difficult times… and that you are able to support your mom in every way possible as she navigates her illness. It is a terrible and cruel disease. The times ahead will define your perceptions about life,relationships and the importance of small moments.
Take care, grab every bit of rest that you can. Get Alexis to do some major baking for you so that you can take it to the hospital staffers on your mom’s floor. They will appreciate the kindness. Oncology folks are often a very special breed of medical personnel.
I am thinking of you and your family…and it doesn’t matter that I don’t know you personally…you are absolutely apart of my thoughts AND prayers. I hope that everything will soon be okay/better and more importantly; I hope that your Mom is not in any serious pain or pain at all. It would completely devastate me if my Mom had cancer and on top of that was suffering, and in pain…I feel for you and wish you love and hugs….hang in there, okay? : )
I read the blogs all the time (and listen to the show, duh!) but I felt the need to “come out” just to say I wish you and your family all the best during this time. (And I was shocked to find out her name is Brenda, not Bunny! 🙂 )
i just want to wish your mom and family the best.
Jennifer-
I have been a listener from (almost) the beginning and though I have never called in or e-mailed I want you to know how much of an impact your show has made on me. It’s so sad to hear you as down as you have been, but I am glad that you felt comfortable enough to let us all know what you are going through.
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know first hand how difficult it is for the entire family when someone is fighting this terrible disease.
Please keep your chin up and stay positive!
((Hugs)), Emma
So sorry to hear about Bunny’s illness, and I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers. xo
Jen
All my best to you and your family during this difficult time. I hope and pray that you mom will get through all of this.
Hang in there
I am saddened to hear about your mom. I hope that you don’t mind that I share this link with you.
https://www.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200710/tows_past_20071022.jhtml?promocode=incl20071022TD
I sort of stumbled across it today while looking up some other stuff on the web . I just thought maybe there was a “reason” I had found it and maybe it will touch or comfort you in some way. it was from an Oprah show (I did not see the show and have not seen the video it references).
As for laughter, I highly recommend finding anything from comedian Jim Gaffigan – just good clean fun!
Jennifer, I’m sorry to hear about your Mom – I will keep your Mom in my prayers. I know what you are going through my Mother battled colon cancer several years ago.
When my mom had cancer her doctors name was Dr. Larry! So when I said calling Dr. Larry, Dr. Curly, Dr. Moe – she was hysterical laughing, the rest of the family was hysterical yelling at me! My mom kicked them out and kept me in! Laughter is the best medicine. Stay strong – it will all be okay.
I am so sorry to hear about your MOM. I have not been able to listen to the show as I have been away but I just logged on to get updated and was so shocked to hear the news. I am sending positive thoughts to your MOM!!! I wish you strength and hope and your mood is acceptable!!!!!
Peace
Well this just sucks. The fact that you are able to even breathe right now is a testament to the kind of daughter she’s raised. Thank Bunny for us that you are able to “come out” about the cancer, because now we can get this universal ground-swell of good vibes and prayers going.
A big, rib-cracking virtual hug to Bunny, to you, and your dad and brother as well (sometimes I think it’s harder for men because they aren’t as good about seeking support.)
Love, love, love.
Gosh darn it Jennifer- I’m just as sorry as I can be for you and your Mom. Sending many good thoughts your way. Take care of yourself however you need to…we will be listening whenenver you are up to it.
i was so shocked when I read the blog! Jennifer, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your mom.
jennifer.. our thoughts are with you.. the best thing she can see is that you are there and she can see what an incredible daughter she has..
x.
Jennifer I am deeply saddened to hear about your Mom.As retarted as some of my comments are on here I do believe in God and the power of prayer and will be praying for Bunny’s recovery.My Dad died of brain cancer at the age of 30,I was only 8.I would do anything to have him back and think of him everyday.Best wishes…
Jen,
I am so sorry for your family. I plan to go get Bunny a funny card tomorrow. I am glad that you have decided to share this, it is not something you should face alone. I wish I could give you a hug in a none creepy way. Love you and laugh as much as you can!
Just want to give you a hug!
Jennifer it’s so odd, the other day I looked through the photo gallery and saw some of the pictures with your family when you were young and thought “how nice, what a lovely childhood you must have had, your family looked so loving”. Mothers are the heart of the family and you can honor your mom now by creating that in your own family. It’s so very very sad, but none of us know what’s in store and why these things happen. It’s not fair. Your mom is beautiful and so are you. Stay strong and God bless your family.
Jennifer, so sorry to hear about about your mother, Bunny. Part of the charm of your show is that both of your mothers call in to the show. I could have listened to a show of Bunny telling us about what you were like growing up, it could be too funny! In the meantime, take care of your self and your Mom, we all understand.
With Love
Robert
Much love to you at this time. Take as much time to be with her as you need, that is the most important thing. Will add your Mom to my daily prayer list. Pray works!! God Bless you and your family, much love from Atlanta.
Bunny is the best.
Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear about what you and your family are going through right now. Hoping that things with your Mom go as well as they can. Wishing you peace –
i just want to say you, your mom and family are in my thoughts. Enjoy each other every day.
I feel your pain. I will pray for you and your family. Lean on Brian.
Just know that you and your family are in my thoughts.
((((HUGS)))
Oh dear. Our hearts go out to you…much love and prayers comin your way.
Wishing you and your family strength and courage. Thank you for sharing your information. You are in my prayers.
this is auch a difficult message to write. i was so sad to hear about your mother. i’m glad you have such a close family at this time. i wish there was more i could say or do. you’ve seem to be very strong through it all. keep it up!!!!
I’m so sorry Jennifer. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hang in there and do pray….it reallly does work.
I am so sorry to hear about your mom Jennifer. You have every right to be upset and angry, but you have a wonderful family and supportive friends out there who wish her nothing but the best. We are thinking of you and her through this time. We love you!
I’m sending positive thoughts to you, your mom and your family! 🙂 Matt
I send you hugs and best wishes. Don’t forget to take care of your dad too. My parents were sick too and I know how hard it is when you have to be strong for them. Take one day at a time and be positive, also take the time to cry when you need to. You will be surprised how things like this make your relationships even stronger.
xoxox
Mica in Miami
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My thoughts and prayers our with your family through this time. I wish you all the best and prayer for your mother, you are a close wonderful family and I am sure that strength will lead you through this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and I know exactly what you are going through. I am also going through a similar situation with my dad, non-hodgkin’s lymphoma. All the Dr’s the chemo and all that goes with it to the point, my sister and I feel numb but we keep him hopeful. Enjoy your time with your family with your mom and keep smiling, laughter is the best medicine. And in some cases so is denial!
Love Ya!
So sorry, i lost my mom 6 year ago, to another type of cancer. hang in there, and I will pray that she makes it through.
Jen, this morning when I read your blog I was just devastated with your news of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The power of prayer is a wonderful thing and we will all be there for you, your mother (Bunny) and your family. I will send a card. Hugs to you, be strong! We will all be there for you!
My mother was recently veery ill as well. She had an MI and had a stent placed in her heart. She’s my best friend and sometimes I think I love her more than my husband. It’s so sad to hear your news. I hope thing get better for her and you and your family. All the best to you.Amy
My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. Have you ever heard of Randy Pausch? He is 48 and has pancreatic cancer. Take a few minutes and read his story.
https://download.srv.cs.cmu.edu/~pausch/news/index.html
I love the show, and you gals make my day every day.
Jen, IMMEDIATELY get ahold of Doug Evans at MD Anderson in Houston. He is THE BEST you will find. My husband had this (his tumor was necrotic tissue)and he had half his pancreas removed along with his spleen. That was in 2003 and he’s doing fine. Also contact the head of PanCan, Julie Fleishman at 877-272-6226. I am sure you have all the good contacts, but NOBODY is better than Doug Evans. My prayers are with you. Be strong, there IS hope!
Dear Jennifer: Hard to find the words. Nobody said life was going to be fair but dammit! sometimes it’s just simply too unfair! Times like this make me wish I had some awesome super-powers; I would make things right, for sure. Huge hug and my very best wishes for your mom.
I’m so sorry to hear about your Mum! My thoughts are with you guys and sending good vibes to Bunny, the best guest on Whatever!
Jennifer, I’m sorry to hear about Bunny. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thank you for providing Jennifer with the name of a specific doctor at MD Anderson… I had been meaning to ask my uncle the name of his oncologist in Houston, but he has TESTICULAR cancer and it would have been way too embarrassing.
Wish you your mom and your family did not have to go through this awful time. Can’t give hugs to you and yours but pray God will hold your Mom in the palm of His hand.
Lots of ((( HUGS ))))
I knew your mom as Bunny Carlin at Andrew Jackson High School.
I wish her the very best. Se’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.