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Dear Friends,
It is with great sadness that I share that I have been diagnosed with metastatic kidney cancer, which has spread through my body, including my brain. My daughter is with me here as I undergo some treatments that will help ensure that I can maintain the best quality of life, for as long as possible given my condition. We are not sure how long I have, but I am hoping to spend time with my grandkids, write my autobiography, and simply enjoy life.

I am going to withdraw from political issues and will likely reduce my overall presence on Matrix but will continue to correspond as I can and look forward to hearing about your lives and sharing your stories. I am struggling with speech and writing due to my condition, so please excuse typos in future posts.

Love & Peace
Far Dareis Mai

Oh my Rhondabrwn, that so sad to hear. Please still keep in contact with us as you can. Stay strong thoughts and prayers go your way

Wow, so sorry to hear that Rhonda and please know that the prayers and hope of the matrix community is with you. I have seen so many names disappear since I first joined this site and I realized I read so many that made me think and react to stuff to only one day disappear. Your post always made me think and I for that I thank you and want you to know I am sending all the good karma your way that I have. Your bravery and courage is admired and don't give up!

So sorry to hear that Rhondabrwn. As Zap already said ... our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your care givers.

Rhonda,

I think everyone enjoys your posts, and I know I always do. I was always impressed by the bravery you demonstrate with your way of life.

I am so glad you can enjoy your daughter and grandkids. I will be thinking of you, and always inspired by you.

Chuck

My best wishes for the times ahead, fight hard, endure what you must and enjoy what you can.

That is sad new indeed Rhonda. I hope you are able to spend some quality time with your daughter and grandchildren. And I hope you do find time to stop in here on occasion. I've enjoyed reading your posts over the years.

Rick

Thoughts, prayers and best wishes to you. Always enjoyed your posts here at Matrix. Keep fighting.

Prayers are on the way

Terminal but fighting!Hoping for extra days.Daughter using biology degree to research to all available options and research.She is smart and determine to get extra days.

sorry for the bad news rhondabrwn, hope you spend what you have left with family and enjoy the moments and pleasure they give, life is cruel and short, gives us all time to reflect and come to terms with out own mortality, keep strong and in the fight, do what's needed to get as much extra time as you can

Rhonda that is just rubbish [:(] I am so very sorry to hear this. I really don't know what to say....

Oh I'm so so sorry. I hope you know your well loved here and I'm sure everyone will be thinking of you and those who do praying for you aswell.

Rhonda thank you so much for your presence, wit and wisdom on the forum. You made it a better and kinder place for all of us. Our hearts go out to you and we wish you and family quality time together as you share the love. Stay as positive as you can. We can all hope for a miracle cure, but if it is not to be take comfort in knowing you lead a caring and quality life.

All the best Rhonda. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Hi Rhonda

I am not a frequent poster, and I think I never answered directly to one of your posts. Nevertheless, I frequently read you, and always felt a great respect and admiration for you, even though I cannot pretend to really knowing you: a woman wargamer ! Living alone in the outback !!.

I am sad to hear your news. We all share a few moments in a common house, and we all share the same inevitable fate. What else do we need to be all brothers and sisters ?

Now you are face to face with our common fate. My thoughts are with you.

Don't be afraid of "boogie street" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rswKZ0PNY_0&list=PLwjD81rPeQqVgHthPpdOjWy0IcUdeTBc- (hope you like master Leonard)

Peace!

I'm speechless. Keep fighting and stay positive. My thoughts are with you.

So sorry to hear this, Rhonda. [:(] We pray for you and your family.

Sorry to learn this sad news. What could I write to ease the pain? Perhaps not much.

Enjoy your life as much as you possibly can; spend as much time as possible with your family, daughter and grandkids. After all, that's all what matters - the family, the loved ones.

Good luck Rhonda, we'll be here pulling for you.