Comments for The Walk Beside

Comment on About by John R Wallis

John R Wallis — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:02:26 +0000

Hi Cam,
Pauline McAlpine asked me to have a look at you site.
It is a soory site indeed…….
If there is anything you think I could do for you, please let me know.
John R Wallis
Email jrwallis@wn.com.au

Comment on Something on my mind. by Hamo

Hamo — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:54:20 +0000

Bummer mate - thinking of you

Comment on Something on my mind. by cons

cons — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:20:59 +0000

Cam I am walking with you as always. xx

Comment on About by Gilly

Gilly — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:55:32 +0000

Hi Cam
You don`t know me, I am one of Ann Navins carers who had seen you and Elizabeth at Chidlow church. I have often thought about you both since hearing of your illness.
I wish you the best, keep strong!
Gill

Comment on About by Liz Bint

Liz Bint — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:08 +0000

Cam - I’ve just heard from your folks for Christmas and so have been prompted to visit your blog - it’s great that there has been some blessings in the midst of all the hard times. I’m praying that the blessings continue for you and Elizabeth. All the Bint’s wish you well and send you and your fam best wishes for this special Christmas, with you, Angus and Stella as the stars!

Comment on About by Cam

Cam — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:35:02 +0000

Kylie,
Not sure if you got my email or not.
Let me know if you didn’t, I will try again.

Comment on About by Kylie Allan

Kylie Allan — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:32:40 +0000

Hi Cameron - I don’t know if you remember me at all, but I am pretty sure we went to high school together in Albany. I was on another site which had a hyperlink with your name on it, and I thought to myself, “Gee - I used to know a guy with that name” so clicked on it, and here you are. I am just sorry that after all this time with no contact that your diagnosis is the reason we have reconnected. I hope that your faith sees you through and that you come out the other side stronger and better (which I am sure you will!!). Kind regards and wonderful thoughts, Kylie

Comment on by Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:21:33 +0000

Good on you Cam. I’ve enjoyed the mental provocation.

Comment on by Cam

Cam — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:15:58 +0000

tx beth. ur gr8

Comment on by Beth

Beth — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:50:19 +0000

I love it!
Station closed for rest.
I’ve treasured the walk and talk.
God bless you, both.
Warmest thoughts,
Beth (Canberra Perth alliance)

PS. So refreshing to read many flawless pages. You,ve never misspelled or lapsed into text/computer speak.

Comment on by Leanne Pyle

Leanne Pyle — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:43:37 +0000

Cam Harris - out of habit I’ve checked your blog this morning, even though I know it’s been laid to rest (something which I think is a positive and perfect thing to do by the way). I cannot stop laughing. Only you would think of something as brilliant as the test pattern …. Much love to you and Elizabeth. I’m looking forward to you visiting me in the hospital for a change later on this week

Comment on by gracie

gracie — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:11:27 +0000

Cam, so glad the the walk beside has ended in a ‘toyota moment’ - the leap of celebration and the pause mid-air! The best of outcomes and the chance to begin a new chapter, perhaps a book?
Anyway, thank you. Thank God. You’ll never walk alone.

Comment on Gratitude by Linda M

Linda M — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:50:07 +0000

God bless you both ,looking forward to next chapter as we journey life together. Linda M

Comment on Gratitude by Picket

Picket — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:29:51 +0000

Hi Cam,
I will miss reading your wonderful humour and honesty.
Good luck to you both with all of your endevours. I hope your silver work really takes off and that you stay happy & healthy. Thanks for the journey
Tracie

Comment on Gratitude by Cams' Fam

Cams' Fam — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:50:36 +0000

While ‘walking beside’, we of Cams’ family have been constantly moved and amazed by the loving care, devotion and commitment given to Cam. Elizabeth, you are a treasured gift, dearly loved and profoundly admired. We honour you and your precious family who selflessly released you to us. To all those who prayed, wept, loved, cooked, wrote, heard, blogged, treated, encouraged, visited and walked beside Cam and Elizabeth, we add our heartfelt gratitude to their expression. It reached us too. To our loving changeless God, our profound gratitude. Cam and Libs, we are all still ‘walking beside’ with huge love.

Comment on Gratitude by Dave Marlow

Dave Marlow — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:08:42 +0000

Hi Cam, I’ve been irregularly following your progress from afar. Great to hear that you’re feeling like you’re through the dark forest and into the lush green fields on the other side. Drop us an email sometime, I’ve been too old-fashioned for this webby/bloggy stuff All the best to you and Liz, let us know when you’re next in Melbourne. Love Dave, Christine & 3 kids (which will be 4 in May!)

Comment on Gratitude by yet another fan

yet another fan — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:17:12 +0000

Another chapter finishes, hey! Hope the next one will be more fun than this last one was. All the best with your new journey x

Comment on Gratitude by Judy

Judy — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:59:39 +0000

Blessings to you and Liz as you have been a blessing to me with your insights, honesty and quirky humour. Much luv - Katie’ mum / Asher’s G’ma

Comment on Gratitude by Stu & Jules

Stu & Jules — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:46:09 +0000

Thanks for all your insights. Wishing you & Elizabeth the very best.
Love Stu, Jules & Eddy
x

Comment on Gratitude by Cons

Cons — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:16:12 +0000

God Bless xx

Comment on Gratitude by Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:12:48 +0000

Kick ass guys, we love you

Comment on Gratitude by Sally Hopper

Sally Hopper — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:11:51 +0000

Hi Cam
Just want to say that even though I haven’t written on the site for a while I’ve still been following the journey. I will miss seeing you and what you’re up to but wish you all the best Thanks for all the honesty along the way
God bless and lots of love
Sally

Comment on Gratitude by The Stalker

The Stalker — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:57:19 +0000

This is great news Cam, but i have to say, i will miss reading your journey, bith the triumphs and struggles.
I too will have to find alternative ways to stalk you.
But if this means you’re in remission indefinetely, then I say SHUT IT DOWN!!
Will you be starting any new sites???
Maybe i just need to get my own life!

God Bless You Cam!

Comment on Gratitude by Toddy

Toddy — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:34:41 +0000

But, how will I continue to stalk you?
If I can’t live my life vicariously through you, then what is a bod to do?

Tell me, did you ever see the movie, ‘Fatal Attraction’?

Be seein’ ya…

Comment on Gratitude by Simon

Simon — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:10:53 +0000

How wonderful to see you finish this chapter. I hope it has cobwebs and is a web relic next time you choose to reflect on it. May it never be opened and written in again. God bless you both.

Comment on Gratitude by sojourner

sojourner — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:49:37 +0000

Hay! I will miss this place. Perhaps you will start a new blog or continue between a hard rock and a place. Your welcome to visit His Garden - leave a comment so I know you’ve been there :0)
Grace & Peace!

Comment on Gratitude by Sharon Murphy

Sharon Murphy — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:48:01 +0000

Well Cam I am truly sad that I will not be regularly reading something that you have written whether it be about myeloma or not.
I found your blog on an American myeloma forum site at a time when I needed to connect with someone who understood exactly what I was feeling and there you were writing my feelings with your words (sounds like a song dose n’t it) and even though we have never met I feel like I know you.
I don’t know many men who can articulate their feelings as honestly as you have, I think you have a real talent for writing I would love to read any book that you may decide to write in the future.
I wish you and Liz long healthy lives and I pray that your blog remains in remission forever, and if you are ever in Dora Creek (NSW) please look me up.
Love Sharon.

Comment on Friday night by frannyjo

frannyjo — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:11:58 +0000

im in

Comment on Friday night by Eva

Eva — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:47:35 +0000

Universal Bar plays some pretty good funk!

Comment on Friday night by sojourner

sojourner — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:51:07 +0000

Friday night blues - not there yet - time difference ‘ya know - hang in there!

Comment on Friday night by Jan

Jan — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:52:08 +0000

Hey Cam
I’ll be right over! Oh Yeah…..that’s right, it will take me at least one day of flying and a bajillion time zones, so if I left right now would I get there, tomorrow or yesterday? I can never remember how the time thing works and I can’t even blame that on chemo brain. I am leaving for a 10 day Caribbean Cruise later this afternoon. Can’t wait….cocktails on the open seas……a bit of gamblin (blackjack), and I want to fulfill one of my “gotta do before I die” things of Swimming with the Dolphins while over in the Islands. Need any cheap rum ?as the Bacardi Factory is in Puerto Rico and the prices are dirt cheap. I’ll take lots of pics and post them on my blog when I get back. You yeah…..by the way, please read my last entry as I’d like some feedback on my current “relapse” thoughts. Fight the good fight my friend!
Love ya!

Comment on When I have nothing to say… by Katie

Katie — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:10:53 +0000

Better than Van Halen I agree.

Comment on When I have nothing to say… by sojourner

sojourner — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:20:34 +0000

This was GRAND!!!!! Listened to the whole thing and enjoyed it all!!!!!! Your friend has a talent - is he really singing? If so he has more than one talent.

May the Force be with You!

Comment on When I have nothing to say… by Kylie

Kylie — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:50:21 +0000

Brilliant - and imagine if he used his powers for good!

Comment on The Return of Harris & Son by Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:11:53 +0000

Awesome, Cam! How exciting!

Comment on The Return of Harris & Son by rat

rat — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:48:09 +0000

Grandma white’s still got some the old harris &son spoons at home in koji. i can get photos of them if you like.

rat

Comment on The Return of Harris & Son by Cam

Cam — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:27:59 +0000

I am praying for revival.

Comment on The Return of Harris & Son by Broady

Broady — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:22:35 +0000

Looks like the old silver game was a pretty serious business in the 30’s!

Comment on The Return of Harris & Son by the Hoppies

the Hoppies — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:55:35 +0000

How exciting, Cam.
Fantastic website and beautiful silver designs!
Keep up the great work.
Love from the Hills

Comment on The Return of Harris & Son by jamie

jamie — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:06:09 +0000

Good on you Cam. Exciting stuff. Guennadi did a nice job on the web site too

Comment on The Return of Harris & Son by sojourner

sojourner — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:31:01 +0000

I am so excited for you! Don’t you just love the way stories of our past write the narratives of our future! The voices of generations past reverberate within our hearts pushing us forward to make a print in other’s lives. Didn’t it feel surreal to have walked into that shop as the proprietors words continued to reverberated throughout the shop like the breath of your forefathers—Harris and Sons……. I love the picture that must paint for you :0)

Comment on The Return of Harris & Son by Cam

Cam — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:32:38 +0000

I will give you the number of my web designer, for a fee.

Comment on The Return of Harris & Son by guennadi.com

guennadi.com — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:48:35 +0000

Nice web site.

Comment on The Return of Harris & Son by Don

Don — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:34:49 +0000

Well done Cam!!! Can’t wait to see you at work. Love the website. Very exiting!

Comment on Storytime by sojourner

sojourner — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:44:09 +0000

Anxiety normally causes less cognitive thinking (we do things automatically). We become anxious because we do not know what to say or do around somebody with cancer. We speak without much thought and say things that should not be said when silence is the better way.
Depression normally causes more cognitive thinking (we analyze everything). Living with a cancer diagnosis will cause a person to feel down and depressed, which would tend to cause us to process information more deeply and realistically. The combination of the two makes for an uncomfortable mix. But it helps to know and understand the individual perspectives.

Comment on The Best Year Of My Life! by Maria Binns

Maria Binns — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:52:36 +0000

Ummm more to say. I have heard some people say in hindsight when they have been given the all clear that it was the best thing to ever happen to them. How shitty was their life before? I mean really?

Comment on The Best Year Of My Life! by Maria Binns

Maria Binns — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:51:15 +0000

I think maybe you woudl also need a fairly severe mental illness to say that a year with cancer has been the best year of your life. I think it is quite normal to prefer sunshine to rain and fair weather days to really tough ones! Glad to see you are normal!

Maria

Comment on The Silver Lining by Maria Binns

Maria Binns — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:43:06 +0000

Hey Cam,
Reading this brought tears to my eyes. I have such fond memories of visiting the store and of my parents buying loads of those lovely wildflower spoons to give as presents. I remember the workshop at the back of the store and the smell of it. I think that it was one of the reasons I quit teaching for a year and went and studied jewellery design and manufacturing at tafe.
Making stuff with your hands is just so unreal!
You have it in your blood!
Maria

Comment on Storytime by katie

katie — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:30:48 +0000

Does this mean we all have to stop using YOU as our ‘i know a guy with cancer’ story? oh maaaaan. talk about stealing a girls thunder. alright then, we will learn to conversationally behave. it will take some retraining. don’t expect results in the first 4 - 6 months.

Comment on Storytime by Cam

Cam — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:07:32 +0000

Don, I have learned by stuffing up, mainly. I think I was under the impression when growing up that I had information that people needed to hear when they were facing difficult times. All they really wanted was for someone to hear them. I am sure that most people, even in their grief, are able to ask, “What do you think?” if they are ready for others’ thoughts.

Comment on Storytime by Don Gunn

Don Gunn — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:57:57 +0000

Thanks Cam, that’s good info. I agree, often my own initial knee jerk reaction would be to try to make you feel better. That can sometimes have its place - but often, people just need to work things through for themselves - and grieve. Those guys who sat with Job got a lot wrong when they finally spoke, but their sitting with him in silence for the first week sounds like an awesome example to follow.

Comment on What This Stuff Can Do by Toddy

Toddy — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:40:56 +0000

I choose denial.
That makes me weak.

I’m ok with that.

Sticks & stones will hurt my bones, but denial keeps me emotionally protected.

Comment on What This Stuff Can Do by Sharon Murphy

Sharon Murphy — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:32:57 +0000

In my humble medical opion i believe stress causes a lot of blood cancers, so getting things off your chest and not letting them bubble away inside and eat at you is a good thing better out than in.
By the way i love Monty Python and the Holy Grail would have to be one of the best especially that scene.

Comment on What This Stuff Can Do by sojourner

sojourner — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:31:54 +0000

I hope you have a neutral somebody you can talk to in order to help you sort through all the tangles your dealing with. I’m going to have to digest the black knight story for awhile!

Comment on To be considered by Julianne

Julianne — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:23:57 +0000

Hi Cam,
Boy, I know what you mean - I also find myself very confused, vegetarian, soy, no dairy products, tamoxifen, chemo, radiation etc etc. there is so much conflicting stuff out there but someone pointed out to me the other day that one thing stands undisputed - vegetables. Eat lots of them. Another good piece of advice from a dr the other day was when you are shopping at the supermarket, buy stuff that your great great grandmother would recognise.
Have missed seeing you at chemo club. Also wanted to say how lovely you were to save seats for me at the Tolman evening. You are so sweet and such a gentleman. Feel lucky to have made your aquaintance.

Comment on Keeping Up With The Walk Beside. by Jules & Stu P

Jules & Stu P — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:19:53 +0000

Hi Cam. We just googled “the walk beside” looking for you … so glad we found you instead of drugs.
We’re so sad for what you’ve had to experience over the last couple of years. You have such a way of articulating and reflecting in this blog. Congratulations on your current endeavours - how great to be relaunching the family business. And congrats on entering Uncle-dom too!
Jules & Stu
x

Comment on AHCB by Philly

Philly — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:20:25 +0000

could eat that kid!

Comment on AHCB by joke

joke — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:07:32 +0000

You looking at me!!!!

Great photo Cam just love it

Comment on AHCB by Anne van Riel

Anne van Riel — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:02:22 +0000

this would have to be the cutest thing i have seen in a long time!! adorable!!!

Comment on AHCB by sojourner

sojourner — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:37:31 +0000

I can see the whole world in those big eyes!

Comment on To be considered by sojourner

sojourner — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:47:11 +0000

You have constructed some wonderful goals for the future. Goals are good for positive motivation and positive motivation is good for healing mind, body, and spirit.

Comment on To be considered by Cam

Cam — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:57:20 +0000

I’ve never given birth. Building walls and putting up shade-cloth is comparatively easy (although I was in labour all day, endured cramps, got irritable and short tempered - so it is kind of the same, I guess).
Anyway, you certainly out-do my efforts Stalker. Looking forward to seeing you and the girls soon.

Glenn, that 4% can very easily make you feel like it is 100%, according to statistics (my own).

Comment on To be considered by The Stalker

The Stalker — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:31:12 +0000

Cam,
you always seem to put me to shame!
Is there anything that you CAN’T do??
Cancer or not..you are one clever / handy and motivaltional person.
WE must do a catch up inbetween all your jobs!

Comment on To be considered by Glenn Marlow

Glenn Marlow — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:30:20 +0000

Hey Cam! Great to here that you are maintaining a positive outlook and are still doing well, in spite the many pessimistic voices out there (there are far too many ‘wet blankets’ in the world as it is!) We must catch up again for a ‘4%’ sometime!

Comment on Chemo Brain by Bonnie

Bonnie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:18:05 +0000

Cam I was just telling Levi the other day how much you love singing. I’m sure you’ll remember enough song words to keep you going through the day. We love you guys
Love the Pattersons

Comment on Looking back, looking forward by Bonnie

Bonnie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:05:13 +0000

I have just been crying with tears of joy for you both as I sit here on my night shift. We are excited to see whats in stall for you both with your many projects and we can’t wait to see you soon. Lots of Love Bonnie & Family

Comment on The Silver Lining by Cam

Cam — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:52:44 +0000

Hey Jan, just sent you an email - and everyday there is a reason to break out the champagne! You are looking great by the way, nice work on the hair!!

http://janscancerjourney.blogspot.com/

Comment on The Silver Lining by Jan

Jan — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:51:27 +0000

CAM……EMAIL ME! I know you’ve been busy, but please take a sec to let me know what’s going on in the silver biz, as of course my little ole chemo brain is on overtime thinking of some possibilities we might have together. I am making glass beads now…..awesome ones I might add and will soon send my websites out into the world too. Isn’t it absolutely WONDERFUL & AMAZING that for 2 people who basically received what would have been a death sentence just a few short years ago, are now in remission and starting their own businesses like we are gonna live forever??? I LOVE IT! Hat’s off to US…..Break out the champagne! We ARE the bomb! Love ya

Comment on The Silver Lining by Cam

Cam — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:28:39 +0000

Hi Sojourner and Sharon,
Yes the website will be up fairly soonish, and it will essentially be my primary shopfront. I have a workshop in the city but it is essentially just a workshop and office.
There is a lot of silver stuff that Grandpa designed around Australian wildflowers, so that will make up the majority of the silverware to begin with.
My designs will drip through over time I think, but for now it will be mainly the heritage collection made up of ornamental knives, spoons, pendants, letter-openers etc.

Comment on The Silver Lining by Sharon Murphy

Sharon Murphy — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:01:10 +0000

So Cam as I am not familiar with your family history. i do hope you have a web site so i can puruse exactly what it is you are creating and making. I hope it is jewellery as i am a silver wearing person.
I also want to tell you how happy i am that your life is starting to get back to normality.

Comment on The Silver Lining by sojourner

sojourner — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:55:22 +0000

I’m excited for you and hoping you will make your art available through the web!

Comment on Keeping Up With The Walk Beside. by sojourner

sojourner — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:03:15 +0000

Hacker = Guilt
Friend = Salvation
Explanation = Forgiven
Free = Gift
Published = Good News

Comment on Looking back, looking forward by Hazel O'Neill

Hazel O'Neill — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:32:31 +0000

Your enthusiasm for life, and moving on, is one very encouraging message. At the core of us we want to embrace life and make each day count, right?
So happy for you both. x

Comment on Looking back, looking forward by sojourner

sojourner — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:44:20 +0000

You GO Cam!

Comment on Looking back, looking forward by The Stalker

The Stalker — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:30:50 +0000

I’m very impressed Cam!
My fitness levels are terrible at the moment..and the only excuse i have is baby belly! (I suppose the nightly chocolate fix doesn’t help either).
You are an inspiration..keep going, but don’t over do it either. (Or if you are anything like me, don’t do it at all!)

Comment on Looking back, looking forward by Pam

Pam — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:50:26 +0000

We are delighted to hear the good news, Cam. Fantastic!

Love Pam and Jim Randall.

Comment on Looking back, looking forward by Katie K

Katie K — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:54:13 +0000

fabulous fabulous stuff cam! what a wonderful update! looking forward to joining you for tues nite @ the brisbane again soon! we shall have to crack some champers! i’m sure a 300m run by some one who has been very ill must be some sort of world record!

Comment on Looking back, looking forward by Simon

Simon — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:29:16 +0000

I’m lost for any meaningful words. Fan-bloody-tastic mate.

Comment on Chemo Brain by Toddy

Toddy — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:42:33 +0000

Chemo brain? HAH!! You’ve just hit an early male-menopause. It’s tricking you into feeling strong and capable.

Some would say that ‘a mind is a terrible thing to waste’.

I would rephrase that to say, ‘A waist is a terrible thing to mind’…

Comment on Chemo Brain by Jan

Jan — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:32:11 +0000

chemo brain? what brain? I lost mine around may 15th

Comment on Chemo Brain by julian

julian — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:38:09 +0000

hey cameron
rochelle and julian masters here. our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. what can i say? what a journey you’re on and a gift of documenting you have.
love and peace
julian roch & boys

Comment on Farmocology by frannyjo01

frannyjo01 — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:02:44 +0000

dude i so remember u telling that story at skool, if i rember rite it was just before a camp and that whole time i thought of that story, gets me every time i think about it, i get my lisence soon. would love to come down and visit you and libs if that ok and when your free.

give my love to libs and i miss you heaps ‘
love franny -jo

Comment on When news ain’t welcome by Jan

Jan — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:33:44 +0000

OH MAN….almost wished I hadn’t click the link! As soon as that beautiful face popped up on my screen I knew I was in love and will add another beautiful soul to my prayer list. Cancer should be so OFF LIMITS for kids. Shit, it’s bad enough us adults have to deal with it, but this baby, and his parents…..enough is enough. Thank you Cam for sending the blog address……I will pray

Comment on When news ain’t welcome by Cam

Cam — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:56:33 +0000

I’m sure you have met some amazing people in your journey too Simon. The bittersweet crossing of paths where you wish you didn’t have to meet under these circumstances, but still glad you met.
Still thinking of Oliver as he gets through this round of chemo. Amazing what he is coping with at such a young age. It is a situation I find very difficult to come to terms with. He sounds like he is in great hands.

http://roebuckfamilyjourney.blogspot.com/

Comment on The Best Year Of My Life! by Jan

Jan — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:54:23 +0000

Hey Cam
I totally understand what you are saying, and have also come across people that say “cancer is the BEST thing that ever happened to me”. I want to say…could you please kiss my ass! I feel as you do….I have found many things that cancer has opened my eyes to and it has brought many people into my life I would have never met… my changes…it you want to call it that… is the more of the “grateful I’m here to experience this” type of thing, rather than this earth shattering revelation type thing others talk about. Maybe it’s our stage in this friggin mess we’re in. I was always a positive person BC (before cancer) anyway, so when I read these people say it is the best thing that ever happened to them, it only makes sense to me that they were absolutely 100% type A, always stressed, ignored feelings of all kinds etc etc. type of people. Then it does make somewhat sense that there are such “profound” changes from cancer for them. I think we are just the people we were BC, just a bit more aware and in tune that today is all we have. It’s weird that you wrote about this today, b/c on my blog http://www.janscancerjourney.blogspot.com my last few entries address this exact type of thing. Love and hugs

Comment on When news ain’t welcome by Simon

Simon — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:29:26 +0000

I have pondered what to write for the past 10 minutes, and I’ve got nothing. “I’m sorry” seems like such a weak and impotent statement to make to this sort of bad news, but it is all we can say. It is a sad fact that not only do you and Libs have to deal with this, but you will also come to know others who are doing the same, and so are not only walking your own journey, but are also walking beside others.

Comment on The Best Year Of My Life! by Simon

Simon — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:17:59 +0000

Amen.

Comment on The Best Year Of My Life! by stacey

stacey — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:33:15 +0000

i agree with where you are at. If cancer, and other such traumas and tragedies are so great then why aren’t we all wanting them to happen to us??? Simply because they suck! And as you say, that doesn’t mean that good things can’t come out of them, but the actual trauma itself isn’t something people desire. Even Jesus asked God if there was any other way when he was about to be crucified.

Comment on Farmocology by Asher's G'ma

Asher's G'ma — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:34:04 +0000

So glad I read this blog - just realised I had missed son-in-law’s b’day!! Oooops!
Thrilled with the “all clear” news.

Comment on Farmocology by Katie

Katie — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:41:33 +0000

Murray is still trying to think of a Russian comment to add of appropriate silliness so while he deliberates (and yes continues to speak Russian at home Lea, I think Asher will grow up with an accent) I shall add my two bits and say I am very glad to know you all, and be known by you. In every sense of love and friendship.

Comment on Farmocology by sojourner

sojourner — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:05:50 +0000

Is it even possible to be happy in this world without having relationships with other people? Smiling for your farm experience!

Comment on Farmocology by Ma and Pa Harris

Ma and Pa Harris — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:30:29 +0000

‘Ma and Pa Pyle’ ~ absolute treasures.
Profoundly grateful for our ‘farmocology’ years together.
You blessed us out of our socks…and still do.
Huge love and appreciation…

Comment on Farmocology by Cam

Cam — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:32:39 +0000

Spasiba bolshoye.
Is good how husband talk. He make happy face on me.

Comment on Farmocology by Leanne Pyle

Leanne Pyle — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:30:11 +0000

Cam - through tears I am typing this to say it was an absolute pleasure and a privilege to spend the farming weekend with you, and to share in such a memorable time with everyone. I can tell that even No Name had a great time. Thanks for the new memories! And as we march onwards to a new phase of life, I also want you to know there is no need to lament the end of the Russian spin on things - I’ve just finished speaking to Steven on the phone at work, who was continuing to speak in a Russian accent … I don’t think he can stop ….

Comment on Bloody Nuisance by Allie

Allie — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:19:57 +0000

Hi Cam, I’m the same as Picket - I stumbled across your blog by accident, but now find myself checking it regulary to see how your journey is going.
Even though I don’t know you, I was so delighted to hear that your latest results show a blood clot and nothing more sinister.
May God bless you and your family, and I pray that from here on in you will continue to receive only good news.

Comment on Bloody Nuisance by lynne warrington

lynne warrington — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:44:02 +0000

Fantastic news Cam. Never thought there would be so much exctitement over a blood clot. Way to go. Hope you’ve had a great weekend.
Heading down there myself on Tuesday.
Luv to you and Liz.
Lynne

Comment on Bloody Nuisance by Anne van Riel

Anne van Riel — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:54:22 +0000

Winnnner!! U beauty. Go the blood clot! Speak soon=) hope you had a lovely weekend. I had a champagne for you at the Chandon Winery in the Yarra Valley yesterday. xxx

Comment on Bloody Nuisance by Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:45:13 +0000

Go Blood clot! Go Blood Clot!…Go, Go, Go Blood Clot! Never thought I’d be so excited for a blood clot… but wooo-hooo! Love ya cameo!! Breathe deeply and enjoy your weekend!!

Comment on Bloody Nuisance by Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:58:18 +0000

Yay Yay Yay! So glad the results were so great!! Enjoy and celebrate your cancer-free weekend!!!

Comment on Bloody Nuisance by Borat

Borat — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:27:05 +0000

Very na-a-ice! Happy Times!

Comment on Bloody Nuisance by Holly and Wade

Holly and Wade — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:59:06 +0000

Wonderful News!!! We are so happy for you!!

Comment on Bloody Nuisance by Sharon Murphy

Sharon Murphy — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:03:42 +0000

Cam, that is such good news I am over the moon for you.

Comment on Bloody Nuisance by Cuz Adam

Cuz Adam — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:41:11 +0000

I think its good to see that with all thats going on, you still have the sense to pull over to read. The other day, while driving to work, I saw a blonde putting on some lipstick using the rear view mirror. I was so shocked, I cut myself shaving. This made me drop my coffee into my lap resulting in me taking my knees off the steering wheel, causing the car to swerve and knocking the mobile phone of my shoulder. Luckily I managed to regain control of the car and finished getting dressed.

Theres some real inconsiderate people out there.

Comment on Bloody Nuisance by sojourner

sojourner — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:30:37 +0000

“It was as if I had just pulled over briefly to read a map.” It was a map with a clear direction laid out for you: Keep on trucking with the peddle to the metal!

Comment on Bloody Nuisance by Cam

Cam — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:11:00 +0000

Leanne, I guess you and the bub are driving then?

Picket, I’m honored that you have been following, and thanks for your comments. I hope I can concentrate more now on reflecting on the experience rather than reporting what is happening day to day!

Comment on Bloody Nuisance by Picket

Picket — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:04:10 +0000

Cam,
I have silently been reading your posts for about 8 months now and tracking your progress. I found your site quite by accident but now check regularly to see how you are getting on. You sound like an amazing person and it astounds me that even in your situation you always manage to think of others worse off than yourself. Your recent news has inspired me to comment and say I am so pleased and hope that you continue to have great results. I am sure your positive attitude and outlook have contributed to your progress so far. Keep up the good work!

Comment on Bloody Nuisance by Leanne Pyle

Leanne Pyle — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:36:13 +0000

I’ve never been so happy for a friend to have a blood clot in my life! What fabulous news - so that is why the sun is shining today! An answer to prayer as always - I’ll bring the bubbly for the car trip later

Comment on Indifferent, almost. by sojourner

sojourner — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:25:15 +0000

May the Lord speak loudly as you enjoy the solitude of nature. May His message be one of courage, strength, faith, and healing.

Comment on Indifferent, almost. by Simon

Simon — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:18:56 +0000

Enjoy your weekend camping Cam. I hope the time with friends in the great outdoors invigorates your soul. My prayers are with you.

Comment on Indifferent, almost. by cons

cons — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:14:55 +0000

Cam i would sooner give birth 7 times in one year than go through all you have had to go through. You are a real hero. xx

Comment on Indifferent, almost. by Cam

Cam — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:26:54 +0000

Likewise Jan. I know I am surrounded by amazing people. Looking forward to seeing you one day too! Aiming for sometime next year to be over your neck of the woods. Put the kettle on.

Comment on Indifferent, almost. by Jan

Jan — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:14:54 +0000

I, for one, will NEVER leave your side. You are my Bro-in-arms and one day either I will come to you or you to me and meet face to face. As always, in my prayers
Jan

Comment on Where in the world is Guennadi? by Maria Binns

Maria Binns — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:47:37 +0000

Khristo too! Up all hours of the night!!

Hi Ya!

Comment on Lala by cons

cons — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:05:13 +0000

aren’t you having the next boy though?

Comment on Lala by Cuz Adam

Cuz Adam — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:40:39 +0000

Another beautiful kid. Another Rose. Pure Magic.
I think if anyone in the extended family has another girl, they should call her Magnoliophyta Magnoliopsida Rosales Rosaceae
Rosoideae Rosa.
Of course, if its a boy call him Ross.

Comment on Lala by cons

cons — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:51:45 +0000

Yes, just divine

Comment on Ok, that’s enough. by muffin man's revenge

muffin man's revenge — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:13:26 +0000

I am picturing the scene from the movie “The Rock” where Nicholas Cage has to jam a needle full of something into his own chest to save his life…if you had really been the man cam you would have taken that sharp instrument from the Dr. and said “watch this” and then jammed it into your own chest…that would have been supremely cool! glad to know it went okay.

Comment on Lala by Nana Rose

Nana Rose — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:20:06 +0000

I’ll have to wait for my eyes to dry and specs to demist before I can see them in focus. Breathtakingly beautiful.

Comment on Lala by Judy Moore

Judy Moore — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 07:54:39 +0000

A stunningly gorgeous little girl. Congrats to John & Carmel.

Comment on Ok, that’s enough. by Toddy

Toddy — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:18:02 +0000

I know I’ve said it before, but I’m sure that the Australian Medical Rules Association allows for fighting back when it hurts… it’s up to the doctor’s to be tough enough to fight through your flailing arms & legs to get the hunk of metal into you… (then again, perhaps you’re showing how tough you are by resorting only to groans… that’s probably it)

Comment on Ok, that’s enough. by Cam

Cam — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:02:36 +0000

Thanks Simon, your situation with Oliver has been huge. It is one thing to be able to process these experiences with a mind that has had 34 years to develop. Oliver has had 8 months and has handled it in amazing ways.
We hope with you that this will be the last of it, and that he will be free from cancer forever.

Comment on Ok, that’s enough. by Simon

Simon — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:37:33 +0000

Glad to hear it went well, but I know how it is for us to wait for Oliver’s results, so I can only imagine what it must be like for you. I think you have chosen a wise path - as if you wouldn’t. No point using up valuable energy worrying about something you can’t change. Best to wait until you have something definite to focus your attention on. Thankyou for describing your procedure. We have no idea what is really happening for Oliver when he has these invasive procedures done so it helps to know what a grown man is going through. As a parent, I want Oliver to be as comfortable as possible during this ordeal of his, and so we sometimes aren’t sure when to push for sedation and pain relief - whether it will help or just be another drug for his body to endure. Thankyou for sharing your journey - though I’m sorry that you have the opportunity. I pray for a positive result and a cancer free future.

Comment on So I guess you’re wondering why I have called this meeting. by Belinda

Belinda — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:03:20 +0000

Hi Cam
You are such an inspiration - thank you for being! Would love to share your story in a journal/magazine we just launched. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Take care and best wishes to you and Elizabeth,
Kind regards - Belinda
(Matt & Alex’s mum - Acorn Cottage days)

Comment on More Core by Cam

Cam — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:23:38 +0000

Yep, I think so Sharon. I have had three bone marrow biopsies in my pelvis, two were with sedative, and of the three aspirates in or around my sternum, I haven’t had any sedation.
After much reflection and comparison, I will happily take whatever they have on offer.

Comment on More Core by Sharon Murphy

Sharon Murphy — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:32:24 +0000

If it is any thing like the bone marrow biopsy, i would be demanding the sedative.

Comment on You wanna piece of me?!! by Toddy

Toddy — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:01:16 +0000

Dude (whoops - nearly called you’ mate’! ) when you take my plasma, there’s a side-order of cheesecake that is just plain ol’ there!!
I’ll check out the youtube in about 20 min, once my dialup connection has downloaded it!

Stay well, and remember - if someone tries to stick something through your chest, the ‘Rules of Manhood’ indicate fairly clearly that you are allowed to fight back.

Doesn’t mean it’s a good idea to fight back, but it’s in the rules.

Comment on You wanna piece of me?!! by Cam

Cam — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:48:50 +0000

I think that is the first time I have seen the words cheesecake, plasma and platelets used in the same sentence.

Hey Toddy, check this out. Try and watch it in its entirety without cracking a smile.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7myO3imGy0&eurl=http://theforgottenways.org/personal/?p=60

Comment on You wanna piece of me?!! by Toddy

Toddy — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:25:19 +0000

I’ve got a spare kilo or 7…

Say the word.
Body fat, whole blood, platelets, cheesecake, plasma - it’s yours.

Comment on Postponed by serendipity

serendipity — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:03:40 +0000

Postponement is a strategy that maximizes possible benefit and minimizes risk by delaying further investment into a product or service until the last possible moment. Mmm, not sure, but way better than cancelled!

Comment on From Whence I Came by Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:33:36 +0000

I love the family history…great pictures! The ones the come before us are worth paying tribute to…

Comment on From Whence I Came by Cam

Cam — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:10:12 +0000

True Philly on all accounts. It does look like WB is playing with his wedding ring, and if Gpa Harris is Uncle John in 10 years, it’s me in 40. I want those glasses though, they are very cool. He was before his time.

Comment on From Whence I Came by Philly

Philly — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:50:52 +0000

I haven’t seen this picture of grandpa before…it looks like he is playing with his wedding ring like you do when you are chatting..it is amazing how even mannerisms can be inherited even form someone who died a good 25 years before you were born. As for the photo of Old Mr Harris…what a cack! That is so Uncle John in 10 years.

Comment on From Whence I Came by Cam

Cam — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:33:53 +0000

You may not have won any races Katie, but by the way you describe it you would have made a killing on Funniest Home Videos. I am sure it would have been a lot more graceful than the image I have in my head, but if not, you’re in good company.

Looking forward to meeting Charlie Manda. I know you were all close to your Nan, so I guess the reminders you have today are all the more precious.

Comment on From Whence I Came by Katie

Katie — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 06:44:52 +0000

yup. I see the hands. wish I had a claim quite so cool. instead of got my Grandads wonky feet and very strange running gait. one arm tucked right in, the other hanging to the ground. I tell you, it was never going to win any races. of course you’ll only catch us doing it in an unconscious moment…

Comment on From Whence I Came by manda

manda — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 06:27:17 +0000

wow… before I read your post I looked at the photo’s and the first thing I thought was I have seen those hands before in your dear Dad and of course you… I’ve been delighted to discover my darling Lizzie (3) and Charlie (6wks) have my precious Nan’s hands, it makes my heart skip a beat when I catch a glimpse of her through my wee babies hands. Nan died nearly 5 yrs ago - gee I miss her! Thanks for this post xx

Comment on Where in the world is Guennadi? by Rachie

Rachie — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:52:57 +0000

We had trouble getting it working but hit the refresh button on the site and it came up trumps. That’s why they call me the technical one.

Comment on Great Aspirations by Cam

Cam — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:55:51 +0000

I do feel a bit like ‘Saving Private Ryan’s’ Private Ryan though MMR! Like the people doing the hard hards are those who go through this with me, doing all they can for me through practical support, prayer or encouragement. I am way more grateful than Private Ryan.

Comment on Great Aspirations by muffin man's revenge

muffin man's revenge — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:52:28 +0000

I know of few greater warriors in life than you Cameron! You think you will struggle, but you will fight…and fight hard with your lovely wife by your side and an army of friends on their knees praying, praying, praying everyday…I am lifting you up now…

Comment on Great Aspirations by sojourner

sojourner — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:20:16 +0000

Continuing with the knee time!

Comment on Great Aspirations by Cam

Cam — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:41:20 +0000

Simon, have been following on your blog and just sent a more detailed email through to you.
Will be keen to catch up soon.

Comment on Great Aspirations by Simon

Simon — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:06:54 +0000

Hi Cam,
I have just heard about your blog. We have been supporting our little boy through a battle with cancer these past few months too. I have nothing to say but that my heart aches for you and Libs. There are no keys for tears on my keyboard. I have been writing a blog if you’re interested. I would love to have your address so that we might offer some practical help. Our love and prayers are with you.

Comment on Details by Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:07:35 +0000

We are smiling too, Cameo!! Take care of YOU!

Comment on Details by muffin man's revenge

muffin man's revenge — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:30:47 +0000

Cam, I am thankful…What a great day!

Comment on Results are in. by Toddy

Toddy — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:53:41 +0000

Hah, you called it’s bluff again.

More power to you…

More praise to God.

Comment on Details by Cam H

Cam H — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:09:55 +0000

Thanks Smithy,
Really been missing coming along, so hopefully be down there again next week. I’ve got to get in shape for summer, I have lost the finely honed physique I’m known for so time to start playing catch up.
See you soon.

Comment on Details by steve smith

steve smith — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:42:03 +0000

hi cam,smithy here, about time i dropper u a line and said a big hello champ. the chemo club thinks of u all the time,and cant wait to see u back down here again.

Comment on Details by Jan

Jan — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:28:05 +0000

I’ve got a good feeling about this Cam. Enjoy your beach day with no thoughts of test results. I know easier said than done, but our disease robs us of enough…..don’t let it take away the present joys by worrying about the unknown. Take it one minute at a time , my friend.

Comment on Details by sojourner

sojourner — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:53:34 +0000

GRINNING BIG for you now in this moment without caution!

Comment on Results are in. by Rachel W

Rachel W — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:41:44 +0000

Awesome Awesome News!

Comment on Results are in. by Kylie

Kylie — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:29:48 +0000

Brilliant!

Comment on Results are in. by steph

steph — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:10:03 +0000

Yay!!!!!!!! Haroo, Hurrah. So glad!

Comment on Results are in. by cons

cons — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:02:51 +0000

Praise the Lord! xxx

Comment on Results are in. by Gav

Gav — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:01:32 +0000

Great news! Praise the Lord!

Comment on Look! If it’s red, it’s blood! by Gav

Gav — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:55:09 +0000

Cam, waiting here with you! Enjoy the beach, beautiful day for it.

Comment on It’s a girl! (no not the tumor…) by sojourner

sojourner — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:11:06 +0000

Sweet, sweet Stella!

Comment on It’s a girl! (no not the tumor…) by Caleb and Cath

Caleb and Cath — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:06:32 +0000

Dear Cam and Liz
It has been FAR too long since our last contact and we ask you to forgive us for that? We hope that like us you have been getting updates through the Pyles or Matt from time to time as to the state of things at our end. We are not sure where things exactly have been sitting for you both properly for a while, except for reading the most recent blogs, but we have been prompted often to make contact and let you know - that we love you both lots and all this time have had you in our hearts and praying often for healing, strength, comfort, support, guidance and God’s will in your lives. We cant imagine many things more challenging than what you are experiencing and there’s not alot we feel able to do from here except pray deeply. Though we are miles away, God spans the divide. We have been reading Philippians lately and chapter 3 has hit us fresh this time, and I feel prompted to mention it to you. We send you all our love and prayers and will contact sooner next time! :p Caleb and Cath xoxo

Comment on It’s a girl! (no not the tumor…) by Judy

Judy — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:50:08 +0000

Well done to the Harris/Bain fams. Fantastic news. Looking forward to more of the same from you and Libby - no not babies, good pathology results!! Well…….

Comment on It’s a girl! (no not the tumor…) by Toddy

Toddy — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:42:40 +0000

Carms… John-boy - congratulations! She looks adorable.
Sleeping … just the way we like ‘em when they’re little!!

Trust all are well. Suz say’s g’day as well.

Oh - and congrats to the granddies… how they’re chests must be swelling!
(poor little mite - destined to have every aspect of her life relayed in sermons, devotions and think-spots!!)

Toddy

Comment on Oh well, while we wait… by Steve Mac

Steve Mac — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:48:46 +0000

“What goes on inside my body and outside my body shows the characteristics of this broken world, not a broken God.”

That is profound, deep, and moving.

God bless mate

Comment on Oh well, while we wait… by Terry

Terry — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:11:17 +0000

Hi Cam, thanks for the awesome encouragement and statement about our God who cares!
Our brokedness in a broken world with a whole and complete God in control.
May He continue to use you both and bless you,

Comment on Oh well, while we wait… by Toddy

Toddy — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:47:18 +0000

Nah, throw us in the washing machine. Speaking of which, a neighbour and (becoming a) good friend announced that she has a brain tumour yesterday. Kind of like ‘I had a fish sandwich for lunch’.

I’m sick of people I know getting weird stuff growing in places where it shouldn’t grow. But I’m sincerly glad for the chance to walk beside…

I’m going to practice inappropriate humour on her to cover for my insecurity…

Looking for good results for you Cam, & say ‘hi’ to Dr Brad for us (Are you sure he doesn’t wear cord-pants and sneakers? He sounds like he should)

Comment on Oh well, while we wait… by Cam

Cam — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:25:01 +0000

Nathan, isn’t it time for your daily bashup? Thanks for being in touch, hope to see you soon.

Comment on Oh well, while we wait… by Nathan Parnell

Nathan Parnell — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:21:41 +0000

I’m glad to see you’re in good spirits despite all that has happened. While I may not be the praying type, I’m always thinking about you and hoping that as every day progresses you get better. Keep your chin up, things will get better soon.

Comment on Oh well, while we wait… by Rachel W

Rachel W — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:39:40 +0000

Really hoping and wishing the results of the tests come back soon and are welcome news. x

Comment on No News by Sharon Murphy

Sharon Murphy — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:15:55 +0000

Cam I am 10mths in remission with no major side effects on Revlimid the only side effects i have are from the Dex and Jan if you are on Dex you wont have any problem putting weight on. I am praying by the time this stops working they will discover a new and improved drug. At the last myeloma siminar i went to they were talking about it being chronic instead of fatal
I am praying for the blood clot Cam.

Comment on Oh well, while we wait… by Jan

Jan — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:45:52 +0000

I will add an “AMEN” to that

Comment on No News by Jan

Jan — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:41:18 +0000

Hey Cam
I was on revlamid for 8 months before my BMT because Thal didn’t work for me. Actually after being on Thal for 4 months my Igg levels went UP! So he put me on the Revlamid and it worked like a charm, getting the numbers down enough to have the transplant. When diagnosed I had 65% myeloma cells and it brought the numbers down ALOT. Hopefully it will work for you and I had no side effects except for that dastardly fatigue and not much appetite. I’m working on the weight thing but I’m weighing in at a HUGE 95 pounds these days. Never thought gaining weight would be an issue!!

Comment on No News by Cam

Cam — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:43:48 +0000

Sharon, yep, if this is mass does turn out to be a cytoma again, I will put onto Revlimid three weeks on, one week off, forever it seems. I now qualify since Thalidomide doesn’t seem to be an option anymore. From the research, Revlimid seems to be highly effective. Velcade is always being talked about in respect to blood cancers, but it hasn’t been on my menu just yet.

Thanks to everyone for your support, prayers and patience. I can honestly say that I am feeling the best I have for a very long time, so I remain hopeful about the negative result of this biopsy. There are still things to be sorted, but any change to the recent diagnosis of tumor would most likely be positive.

Comment on No News by Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:33:42 +0000

Hi Cameo…. waiting….waiting…. waiting… right beside you!

Comment on No News by Muffin Man's Revenge

Muffin Man's Revenge — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:43:51 +0000

I’m waiting along with you dopey

Comment on More to the biopsy by Nic and Waz

Nic and Waz — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:05:00 +0000

Hey Cam and Elizabeth,
So appreciate you sharing your walk with us, we are keeping everything crossed for great news on Monday.

Comment on No News by Jan

Jan — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:57:32 +0000

From Tom Petty….”Waiting is the hardest part”……

Comment on No News by Sharon Murphy

Sharon Murphy — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:11:37 +0000

Cam does your Dr Brad ever discuss bortezomib (Velcade) or lenalidamide (Revlimid) with you just out of curiosity don’t answer if you don’t want to.

Comment on More to the biopsy by Cam

Cam — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:55:59 +0000

Thanks Jan, and I am thankful you have demonstrated such strength and pizzazz through your ordeal! Thanks for your support as always and I hope you were safe during the hurricanes!

Comment on More to the biopsy by Jan

Jan — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:27:51 +0000

Yes Cam…..you’re right. I do feel your ups and downs WITH you as the roller coaster ride was not meant to ride on alone….didn’t you read the MM signs they posted before we got on? The ones that that say “Must be accompanied by an adult?” You are in my daily prayers always. I feel our connection over the zillion miles between us. It was divine intervention that we “met” as we are only about 6 weeks apart in this journey and support, no matter where it’s from is what will get us through. I will hope for the best for you…..

Comment on Gowning around by sojourner

sojourner — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:04:25 +0000

School uniforms do some the same things in regard to social standing and providing an even playing field. The difference is that school uniforms do not expose.

Comment on Gowning around by Rob L

Rob L — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:00:45 +0000

What do hospital gowns have in common with airports?

They’re both open 24hrs a day.

Comment on Gowning around by Jan

Jan — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:42:04 +0000

Cam
I put mine on backwards! I am proud to show off my “Brazilian wax” which I got FREE OF CHARGE, thanks to Chemo!

Comment on Annus Revolvo by Jan

Jan — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:37:15 +0000

Cam…..
I AM SO SORRY YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS
I am shedding tears for you but please know that I am praying that THIS IS IT…. this will be the last of your ordeal and only health will prevail. Love from USA

Comment on Hometown by Mel Goldfinch

Mel Goldfinch — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:53:32 +0000

Hey Cam, I do the same when I go down to Albany, drive around and check everything out, see whats changed, drive past our old house. There will always be a customary drive down Seymour Street…not as fast anymore!
Thinking of you guys, Mel

Comment on The next step by Toddy

Toddy — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:42:20 +0000

Tim, that was brilliant.
Cam, that sucks.
(Cam, you are brilliant - I was referring to your news.)

Man o man… just when you think that you’ve got a new chapter to plan, you get given a ‘repeat’ mark in red on the previous work you’ve done.

Video killed the radio star, but radio killed the little bug in your chest once - lets be looking for a repeat of that, with some knock-out blows at the end.

I might watch a Rocky movie for you. It just seems appropriate this week.

Catcha soon,
Mr T(oddy)

Comment on Gowning around by Cam

Cam — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:22:20 +0000

Rat, thanks man, appreciate your thinking of us. I drove through Koji a couple of weeks back and thought of you and the fam. Please pass on my regards! I’ll get my act together and chase up Uncle Ben. Cheers J.

That idea Maria is brilliant. I have been thinking on it ever since! Thanks for your post on your website too. I will think more on the gown day/week idea and see where it goes!

http://www.onehourcraft.com/

Comment on Gowning around by Maria

Maria — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:42:02 +0000

Everyone loves a good hospital gown. Maybe we should have a week each year in Australia where we all wear hospital gowns. Dunno, just an idea! Sent a shout out to you on my site.

Comment on Gowning around by rat

rat — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:20:00 +0000

gday cam

its amazing to see you still positive and looking at the deeper picture this far in. not that im much of the prayin sort anymore, whenever i think of what you’re goin through i take five to do so.

keep powerin through mate. uppards n onnards boss.

rat
yr 7, mundaring christian, 2000.

Comment on A testing time by sojourner

sojourner — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:29:37 +0000

You’ve been here before
you know what it’s like
and you don’t want to do it again!
Makes for even rougher times ahead….you and yours continue in my prayers.

Comment on A testing time by Cam

Cam — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:43:07 +0000

Thanks Maria. They told me when first diagnosed that friendships become all the more important. It has been incredibly valuable for me to be back in contact with such friends as yourself. This has all been worth it as far as I’m concerned just for that.

Emma, tell Jemimah to standby. Thank you for your prayers and groans.

Comment on A testing time by emma wylde

emma wylde — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:06:53 +0000

On prayer - I don’t know how to do it anymore!! Sometimes all we can do is come to him and groan… so that’s what we are doing for you both…apart from my little offering every night with Jemimah (age 3) who has a running list and at the moment it goes ‘Cam, Robyn and Angus’ you’re in the top 3 friend! Surely God listens to little blond toddlers - though it’s not just listening we want… our love to you both

Comment on A testing time by Maria Binns

Maria Binns — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:21:15 +0000

Cam
Great site! Keep up the fight! You may be very inspired by crazysexycancer.com. Read Kris Carr’s blog, get a hold of her film if you can, get onto her forums, eat organic, and keep going.
My thoughts are with you, and I know what you got to give!
Maria Binns

Comment on Annus Revolvo by Cam

Cam — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:19:14 +0000

Thank you so much for your kind suggestion Susanna. That is very thoughtful and generous.

We are actually managing pretty well at the moment. I have been selling left-over steroids down here in the city on the weekend and… no, really in all seriousness we want for nothing. Lib’s work has been one of the ways that we are keeping some normality in life too.

We are so thankful for your thoughtfulness however! If people are really keen to donate, I can’t say enough about the Leukemia Foundation of Western Australia or the Cancer Council.

Once again, honoured.

Comment on Annus Revolvo by Susanna H

Susanna H — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:11:03 +0000

How are you going financially?

Could all those who would like to contribute financially, give something
so that Libs doesn’t have to go to work for a while?

Would that be an option?

Please let me know: thehoppies@gmail.com

Cheers, Susanna

Comment on Annus Revolvo by Susanna H

Susanna H — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:10:14 +0000

Dear Cam and Liz,
Our hearts go out to you.

I agree with:
Sharon Murphy’s
Comment on August 4th, 2008.
“I know we all try and be as positive as we possibly can and
I know there are people worse off than us, but sometimes you just think,
LIFE CAN BE SUCH A BITCH SOMETIMES.”

Keeping up HOPE and thinking of you both
and your families.
Please let us know if there’s anything we can do or help.
Much love from all the Hoppies oxox

Please read next comment and let me know what you think.

Comment on Annus Revolvo by Ian and Lyn Moyses

Ian and Lyn Moyses — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:51:53 +0000

Have been following your journey. Upset you have to repeat last years’ treatment path. You both are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love

Comment on Annus Revolvo by Cam

Cam — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:10:09 +0000

Janine, I love this image you present. I can’t tell you the difficulties I had trying to find an appropriate picture to accompany this post title. You will be thanking me that I gave up in the end.

Comment on Annus Revolvo by janine

janine — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:58:26 +0000

An erstwhile writer myself, I’ve come to love your turn of phrase (rather enviously at times) and I had to laugh at your post title. Funnily, I had a visual image of a terminator style weapon readying to fire another devastating round, perhaps blasting away at the next cancer cell that dares to threaten your equilibrium of courage. Go revolvo!

Comment on Here we go again by Ruth

Ruth — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:09:10 +0000

Oh, it’s so tough! I also don’t know what to say except that we are praying for you here tonight too…

Comment on Hometown by Ruth

Ruth — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:49:30 +0000

I think the caterpillar got moved to playground at Little Grove or somewhere for a few years, until it’s head fell off…

I loved that caterpillar! and the whizzy dizzy, but the tunnels I’m sorry to say… stank! Heh heh… I totally can’t believe that wizzy dizzy is still there and still works perfectly. I sit on the grass and watch my kids on it and remember the crazy times we had on it.

How awesome that you got to go in your old house! That would have been great.

Comment on The next step by Spanna

Spanna — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:04:56 +0000

Bugger!

This is not the news that any of us have been wanting to hear. It seems to have been one of those weeks really!

I guess we just have to remind ourselves that God is bigger than all this, and that he really is able. Like you, I just want to see a little action about now.

Thinking of you, praying for you, and hoping “we” hit that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow any day now!

Comment on The next step by Jenny & Tim Gregory

Jenny & Tim Gregory — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:52:59 +0000

Hi Cam & Elizabeth, Gee Whizz. We pray that like Job you are always conscious of the Lord’s prescence to see you through this tough time.
Love Tim & Jenny Gregory. We are having R & R with Jonathan & Sonia, Cammie & Alana in Christchurch N.Z. Cold,but bright & sunny today.

Comment on The next step by Tim W

Tim W — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:04:12 +0000

Hey Cam - just read your news. I was just reading Wikipedia’s entry on Mr T as well. Did you know he was diagnosed with lymphoma in 1995? I didn’t know that. (And that he was Mohammed Ali and George Foreman’s bodyguard - (and that George Foreman was a boxer - and I thought that he just made whitegoods!)) Anyway….

In Mr T’s words at beliefnet dot com:
‘Job said, “Still you slay me, and yet I trust you.’ As I’m going through things, if I didn’t read the book of Job I guess I would have fallen apart. I could have said, ‘What kind of God does this and that?’ But no, I understood Job, I read it. I know what he went through. His friends and his wife came and said, ‘You’re a fool. You leave God alone.’ And he said, ‘No woman, you speak like a fool.’

The story of Job gave me strength when I had cancer. I said, ‘T, if you just hang in there, God will give you double for your troubles.” That’s what I was taught in church and that’s what happened to Job.’”

I note he managed to find verses that had the word ‘fool’ in it.

Cam, you’re the modern day Mr T - doing it tough but I’m prayin that God will heal you and give you double for your troubles!

Love Tim & Edith Wilson

Comment on The next step by Holly and Wade

Holly and Wade — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:47:20 +0000

We are so sad to hear about your news. You told Wade on his site that you thought he was “one of the bravest people you know”, well we think you are pretty brave yourself. Keep up the fight and stay strong! Our prayers are with you!

Comment on The next step by Janice

Janice — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:40:43 +0000

WE’ve been walking beside praying along with everone else.We can’t be outdone by India so we will get all of China praying too. Love R+J

Comment on The next step by Cam

Cam — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:04:43 +0000

I realise it is difficult to know what to say, as I am finding it really difficult to know what to say back to you all, but I’m deeply grateful.

In many ways, nothing has changed. The hope remains the same, and will remain the same until I am 70 years old (hopefully). Just the stuff that goes on in between may change from time to time. This one just caught us unaware.

Comment on The next step by Greg and Elizabeth

Greg and Elizabeth — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:22:09 +0000

Our love and prayers to you both. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.

Comment on The next step by Guy in the white suit

Guy in the white suit — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:57:27 +0000

No great words of wisdom coming to my mind Cam. I’m not quite sure if there is anything I can say other than we are praying.

You’re on my mind today. Love you guys and we are still walking beside.

Comment on The next step by Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:25:06 +0000

Oh, Cam, I am so sorry. You have been on my mind and in my prayers lots this summer, and you will continue to be. I loved Jamie’s story about Lydia… it seems there is such power in children’s prayers. I promise I will get my little boys on the prayer chain next!

Comment on The Absent God by little rosemary

little rosemary — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:36:27 +0000

…just like most of our family

Comment on The next step by Rob L

Rob L — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:43:19 +0000

9And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, 11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.
(God’s words, not mine. But I couldn’t have said it better.)

Comment on The next step by hamo

hamo — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:52:27 +0000

You were on my mind today. I know enough to be aware that you have had very bad news.

I won’t tell you that I pray for you often - because i don’t… but I do think of you and occasionally pray and appreciate your thoughts on here.

Keep going mate

Comment on The next step by joke

joke — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:45:00 +0000

Hi Cam it’s Anne’s mum here, we met once at chemo club. Just want to let you know i am thinking of you and wish you and your family a a lot of strength for the time ahead
with love Joke

Comment on Here we go again by Cam

Cam — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:21:07 +0000

Again, thank you all for your ongoing support and prayers. I have a keen awareness that others have their own difficulties in life without this complication in mine.
I don’t think I could ever describe the depth of gratitude I feel for such amazing people choosing to share in this.

My hope is that there will be a positive outcome soon that will pay you dividends.

Comment on The next step by martin and liz

martin and liz — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:46:49 +0000

We are thinking of you both and will conitnue ‘to walk beside’ you with prayer, love, encouragement and anything you think you may need. just let us know. God bless love martin and liz

Comment on The next step by Rory shiner

Rory shiner — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:37:24 +0000

This is not good. Just got a text from Carmel and so came on to see what was going down. Praying as always….

Comment on The next step by Erica Taylor

Erica Taylor — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:24:21 +0000

Thinking of you. I know I don’t often comment on this wall but I am always checking up on what’s happening and thinking of you both. It must be so difficult to go through all this and to be so incredibly strong. It’s so inspiring and I hope the next stage of treatment can relieve some of your discomfort. Lots of Love from Erica.

Comment on The next step by The Stalker

The Stalker — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:41:29 +0000

Hi Cam and Elizabeth,

My thoughts have been with you over the past 24 hours and i truly feel for you.
The two of you together have amazing strength and i know you will continue your journey as determined as ever.

Nicole

Comment on Here we go again by Elisa

Elisa — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:45:25 +0000

Cam - you do have to wonder at God some times! Dealing with my own stresses of late (though hard to compare to yours) I sometimes wonder is it all about trust. Just deapening our trust in Him and our ability to ‘rejoice for this is the day the Lord has made’ regardless of the events and feelings of the day. Seems hard to keep having to learn this lesson at a deeper and deeper level. You and Libs are defintiely in my thoughts and prayers. Your sharing and openess as you travel this difficult road continues to uplift and encourage quite a global community. Hang in there!

Comment on Here we go again by Jamie Worman

Jamie Worman — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:17:28 +0000

I think your former student said it all - Cameo. From one teacher to another… that is huge! I am thinking of you, my friend, as always.

I want to share a funny story about my daughter Lydia. She was looking over my shoulder as I was ready your blog a few weeks ago. I was looking at the picture of you on the beach. And of course, being six, she had a million questions…who is that? Why are you looking at that picture? The whole thing led to a huge story about how I know this random person sitting on the beach. I told her about your cancer…which led to another round of questions. Her remark was, “Well Mama, I think we should pray for him.” So we did. Right there in the dinner room, we prayed. She finished her prayer by saying she would continue to pray for “my mama’s friend”. The very next night, she comes flying into our bedroom, after being in bed for about 30 minutes and is in a complete panic. She literally almost screams her question, “MAMA, DID YOU PRAY FROM CAM TODAY BECAUSE I FORGOT AND CAN WE DO IT RIGHT NOW? ” and we did just as we have prayed together every night since!

stay strong!

Comment on Here we go again by Sharon Murphy

Sharon Murphy — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:03:10 +0000

I have no words of wisdom Cam.

Last night i went to a support meeting and the speaker was a guy who was diagnosed at 31 and he told us what myeloma had thrown at him over the years and that was 16 years ago.
My thoughts and prayers are with you

Comment on Here we go again by Holly and Wade

Holly and Wade — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:08:51 +0000

Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!!

Comment on Here we go again by yr7/02

yr7/02 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:09:37 +0000

have been following your blog,even though you only taught me for one year, 6 years ago.

have never stopped praying or caring. you taught me how to stay afloat at an age where i was scared and the world was rapidly changing around me. i was trying to discover who i was and you taught me to take the good and bad and somehow i would come out alive, and stronger. perhaps i return your wisdom now back to you today- even though the past months of writing reflect how you practise what you preach, the lessons you taught me 6 years ago,you have re-taught me over the last few months- by your courage and perseverance.

God bless every bone in your body Mr Harris!

Comment on Here we go again by Sojourner

Sojourner — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:17:14 +0000

Damn it! This really sucks! Thoughts and prayers will come your way…….Your news prompted yet another post on my “deleted” blog.

Comment on Here we go again by Don

Don — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:02:01 +0000

I’m awake Cam, and I don’t know what to say. Going outside now to pray. I don’t understand why God has allowed this, but I do trust Him and can only ask again…

Comment on The Absent God by Cam

Cam — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:41:12 +0000

Ooo I may have a few. You know how I like fire.

Comment on The Absent God by Rachie

Rachie — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:01:35 +0000

Mmm, good thinking brother. It has also been a long held belief of mine that God’s ‘absence’ is sometimes a prelude to his magnificent presence. Kinda like the “ssshhhh……SSHHHH…sh…shhhh” as the lights darken before a theatrical performance. The perceived silence and absence is part of his arrival. I think the absence is also about us becoming free from distractions and sitting still to look in the right direction.

How many more of those fantastic fire photos do you have up your sleeve? LOVE ‘EM.

Comment on Hometown by Cam

Cam — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:36:13 +0000

Yeah, it is like someone came to the park and said “let’s see, what are the best parts of this park, the ones that kids really love? The caterpillar? The tunnels? Ah, what the heck, rip ‘em all out!”

I think the wizzy diz must be listed as a memorial site for all the catastophes that have taken place on it. That is why it was saved.

Comment on Hometown by Kylie

Kylie — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:28:53 +0000

I remember the wizzy dizzy too and my daughter is also a fan - actually she immediately recognised it when she saw the picture! My sister and I called it caterpillar park and used to run and hide in the tunnels whenever Mum and Dad said it was time to leave

Comment on Hometown by stace

stace — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:54:27 +0000

so ive had interesting experiences with the wizzdizzz… painful ones. where my brothers thought it would be funny to have one spin, and one on there tickling me and they bet on how long it would take for me to let go and how far i would fly… well…i let go… but i didnt go far. just to the edge where i smacked my chin. good times haha. but i grew up going to the park on every trip down with the fam. good memories.
** sigh**

Comment on Hometown by Cam

Cam — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:27:42 +0000

Anyone else remember when it was actually quite colourful? And it remains a mystery what happened to the giant caterpillar.

Comment on Hometown by philly

philly — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:39:59 +0000

Just revisited the wizzy dizz again with my own kids. From my time it was a sure fire way to throw up the recently consumed Sunday School picnic

Comment on Hometown by kiera

kiera — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:54:10 +0000

cam, i grew up on that whizzy thing. i was a slow learner…loved the feeling of going fast, fell off, always got sick (can’t handle being spun around) and yet always went back for more. the next one will always be better? yes it is always routine to stop at the park and give it another go…still get sick =)

Comment on Hometown by Cam

Cam — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:45:25 +0000

Toddy, I knew this picture would bring Hometowners out of the woodwork.
I did a search for Heath Black. You’re right, I had no idea who he was.
The House hasn’t changed much, although your room had been reduced in size to make room for a larger bathroom (you no longer have to stand in the toilet to take a shower). I am sure you would approve.
Mi casa, su casa.
‘Think music’ by the way, does play a tremendous part in the process, and can probably influence how one approaches dwelling on some issues. I think I could get trapped quite easily if I continued to play slow, melancholy, wailing, emotive blues. But there are times you have to whip out the eighties rock. It helps you grab life by the horns.
Be good to know what your circumstances are.

Comment on Hometown by Toddy

Toddy — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:48:23 +0000

One hand waving boldly.
I’ve been on it, but youth-group kids on it, put my own kids on it, and feel a particular attachment to it.

Who knew dizziness could be so fulfilling?

Cam, I’ve really enjoyed the last couple of days worth of posts. In many regards, they resonate with my own musings (sans cancer / remission / Dr Brad etc) and so I’ve enjoyed seeing them in writing.

Re the sense of feeling ‘lost’ when remission sets in and the Olympic analogy - I don’t really follow athletics.

However - I think it may be very similar to what Heath Black might be currently feeling (I’m picturing you pretending you know who Heath Black is).

Again, there are parallels to my own circumstances which provide excellent space for think-music, but can also be a place where dark thoughts linger a little longer than usual.

Must have been wonderful for you to see the old house.

Comment on Behind health care. by DH

DH — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:51:47 +0000

Hi Cam, as gross as it sounds Dad always felt much better after having a coffee enema - ’sposed to be great for removing toxins. Feel free to chat to Mum if you want any info on it.

Comment on Taking some time to think about things. by Cam

Cam — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:21:17 +0000

No, you would be on the money as far as how cold it was Rach. The first night was freezing and the second night was warmer but it rained. My tolerance for roughing it expired so I rolled up my wet swag, dried stuff off with my wet tea towels and headed to the hometown. Roughing it is so much more enjoyable when you are in a house with a kettle, heater and hot shower.

Comment on Taking some time to think about things. by Rach W

Rach W — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:49:05 +0000

The noisey campers, a big pet hate of mine, you go for seclusion and being at one with nature and find instead other peoples bad muscially tastes or loud generators rammed down your throat… ahhh, feeling your pain. I would have thought it was too cold for camping, I must just be a big girls blouse.

Comment on Taking some time to think about things. by Cam

Cam — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:08:02 +0000

Wait for the part where Bigfoot makes an entrance. It’s my favourite!

Comment on Taking some time to think about things. by Katie

Katie — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:29:02 +0000

I hope you are sitting at home right now typing Installment 3 of Cam’s Bush Adventure. It’s a beautiful read so far Mr H. Don’t stop. k

Comment on Back Home by cons

cons — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:00:44 +0000

Welcome home Cam

Comment on Checking in by Toddy

Toddy — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:29:50 +0000

‘Pint of house red, middy o’ white,
It all depends upon your appetite…’

(apologies to B.Joel)

Comment on From here… by Cam

Cam — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:55:47 +0000

Hey Terry,
Thanks for the recipe! We do have a juicer so I will try out the concoction o’ health. Sounds like it should do something. I’ll be away for the next few days, Libs will be home though. I will catch you next week sometime. More than happy to pick up your vegies by the way!

Comment on From here… by Terry

Terry — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:56:02 +0000

Yes Cameron - I had noticed the diet for pleausre, but hey I would be doing the same, cancer or no cancer…however… the recipe is…Broccoli, parsley, red cabbage, carrot, cellery, beetroot, half an apple to sweeten it, cucumber (don’t know why) & spinach leaves. I think you could throw in some ginger for good measure too. Oh and I think almond kernals (these are not juiced from what I understand) or is that apricot…not sure but will find out.

Let me know if you need a juicer as you will have one at your door step when i come home from work tomorrow

The deal would be when you go to the shop to get the veg - please get mine too…I will of course pay for mine

x x x

Terry

Comment on From here… by Sally Mac

Sally Mac — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:49:10 +0000

Hey Cam - been reading your blog for a while now. We have met but long time ago. I have a little bit of advice - take it or leave it. I am in my 3rd year of Bach of Science in Nutrition but more important than that I am “walking beside” a 14 year old with bone cancer. Because of that, I’ve had to research megadose supplements that have been given to us by very well meaning people. My advice - be wary of megadose supplements - very expensive and in some cases can be more dangerous than helpful. Eat loads of natural antioxidants in the form of fruit and veg, make broccoli your best friend, decrease your saturated fat, eat fish or take fish oil tablets. Michael Pollan’s advice is great.

Comment on From here… by serendipity

serendipity — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:47:33 +0000

Secret of healthy diet by Michael Pollan:
Eat food.
Not much.
Mostly plants.

How to boost immune system? Enjoy today.

(sorry – slipping in to role

Comment on When all seems too much… by gm22

gm22 — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 06:54:02 +0000

Is it Steve?

Comment on When all seems too much… by Philly

Philly — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:17:17 +0000

He is awesome isn’t he? He could be beating you in the hair dept at the moment!

Comment on When all seems too much… by Sharon Murphy

Sharon Murphy — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:58:56 +0000

Cam i don’t know what his parents look like but i think he looks a bit like you

Comment on When all seems too much… by stace

stace — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:52:25 +0000

faith like a child!

Comment on When all seems too much… by tentring

tentring — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:57:44 +0000

See, you being that ugly does have its advantages (although Angus probably doesn’t know its rude to laugh).

Comment on When all seems too much… by Holly

Holly — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:36:48 +0000

A smile like that just lights up your day!

Comment on Enough is enough by Cam

Cam — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:06:18 +0000

Lord hear our prayer.

Comment on Enough is enough by guy in the white suit

guy in the white suit — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:57:06 +0000

Ironic the same organ which produces three boys and a girl has now produced this!

Pray the operation is not shown live on Youtube.

Comment on Enough is enough by sojourner

sojourner — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:57:03 +0000

I hate that!!!

Comment on Graduation by Jan

Jan — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:13:07 +0000

Hey Cam
I read your entry with some trepidation, as I can relate to what you are saying. I haven’t decided to enroll in school, but instead have decided to start my own business!! Talk about wondering if you are doing the right thing! Here I am 7 weeks post transplant,now knowing if I’ll live or die, and here I am starting a business, working on a business plan and making glass beads, torch and all, and then designing my own jewelry line! That’s not too much, right? It makes me mad that I have cancer, because what if I can’t finish what I am starting? For the first time in a long time I have the freedom to do what I want when I want. Damn. Hang in there my friend, we can only do what we can do.

Comment on Enough is enough by stace

stace — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:29:15 +0000

ur right cam… enough is enough. i’m sorry

Comment on Enough is enough by Philly

Philly — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:12:22 +0000

Yes, enough

Comment on Some Heroines of Mine by Cam

Cam — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:36:22 +0000

Couldn’t have articulated it better myself Sharon.

Comment on Some Heroines of Mine by Sharon Murphy

Sharon Murphy — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:04:53 +0000

I know we all try and be as positvie as we possible can and i know there are people worse off than us and sometimes you just think , LIFE CAN BE SUCH A BITCH SOMETIMES.

Comment on Back at school by sojourner

sojourner — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:19:57 +0000

Hang in and this “strange place” will soon feel familiar - your brain will develop some nefty schemas and will be “whelming” you through the day like never before!
PS Thanks for popping into my blog - caused me to fall off the wagon - perhaps I won’t go out of control!

Comment on Back at school by Cam

Cam — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:11:02 +0000

Thanks Beth, I am finding there are a lot of things that one does not expect once given a cleanish bill of health. There is disappointment that needs to be dealt with, dealing with normal life decisions again, frustration of trying to get the body back into gear and this is all coupled with the obvious relief of being in remission. I have heard of strange places. This is certainly one of them.

Comment on Back at school by Beth

Beth — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:22:10 +0000

It’s not just your body that has to recover.
There is so much more on you mind this year and the brain can only whelm so much. It’s a word isn’t it?
Otherwise how could we get overwhelmed?

“I should be able to…” is a killer. Our own expectations of ‘return to normal’ when the doctor visits are finished can bring disappointment, because we compare now with BC (before cancer). But although life may be different to the original BC plan, life there is now and worth appreciating when we aren’t as over it as we thought.
‘Over it’ is not the same as ‘never happened’.

Be gentle with yourself.

Comment on Home Again by gm22

gm22 — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:19:48 +0000

Happy birthday Elizabeth! What did you get from Cam?

Comment on Home Again by cons

cons — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:28:26 +0000

I think this was just what you needed Cam, you looked so healthy! Happy Birthday to Elizabeth, Singapore is such an awesome place to celebrate…anything, really! We went there last year for 5 days and we were so impressed with how friendly everyone was, how everyone was so optimistic about their government and future, and of course, the food. The Flyer was still being constructed when we were there, but we hope to go before bubs is born so we can check it out then. We are truely blessed to have Singers as our neighbour

Comment on Home Again by Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:09:54 +0000

Cam, you look great!! I’m glad you two got to take such a fabulous trip… looks like such a fun time!

Comment on Home Again by lynne warrington

lynne warrington — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:27:12 +0000

Looking good Cam. Happy birthday Elizabeth, sounds like you had a fabulous day. Glad you both had a great holiday. Make sure you rest regularly Cam, give the body time to get stronger.
If you ever get to come up this way, call into the school and say hi.

Luv Lynne
xx

Comment on Home Again by Katie K

Katie K — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:25:05 +0000

You have so much colour in your cheeks Cam - its really good to see! You look extra healthy!

Hope it was a lovely and relaxing break for both of you.

xxx Katie

Comment on Home Again by Holly

Holly — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:34:27 +0000

Glad to hear that y’all had a good trip. Happy Birthday to Elizabeth! Wow, my hubby really needs to step up my birthday celebration! Rest up and take care.

Comment on Dr Brad by Richard & Elaine

Richard & Elaine — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:43:57 +0000

What great news!! We’re all thinking of you and Elizabeth.

Comment on Dr Brad by Toddy

Toddy — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:28:47 +0000

Hamsters under a silk sheet - goes to show, you can’t buy class!

Beautifully phrased, Batman!

Comment on Dr Brad by Katie

Katie — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:53:41 +0000

Adam, I am cacking. ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh too funny.

Comment on Dr Brad by Elaine Smith

Elaine Smith — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:56:40 +0000

So pleased to read your last blog - very exciting and an answer to prayer. We will continue to pray for you and Liz, your family and Dr. Brad!

Comment on Dr Brad by Cuz Adam

Cuz Adam — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:16:39 +0000

I can already visualize this Dr Brad, swaggering into the consultation room, top 3 buttons of his shirt undo, gold medallion swaying through a lush carpet of chest hair having freshly taken 8/74 vs the West Indies, his secretary handing him your charts (to which she promptly swoons) and him announcing with a deep, baritone voice “Cam, I may own the current land speed record as well as the 100m and 200mm world pool sprint records as well as donate 99.99% of my gross income to children in need, but you, my friend, are the true hero.” He then crumples up the clipboard in one hand, his biceps moving like greased hamsters under a silk sheet and then rapples out the 5th floor window to fight crime and sort out the current teacher pay strike.

Comment on Dr Brad by Jan

Jan — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:53:48 +0000

Hey Cam
I know EXACTLY what you mean, and there are really no words to adequately describe the relationship we develop with our doctors. I adore mine as well and KNOW that he wants me to be well. I am so happy you have done so well, it encourages me. I am now 5 weeks out from my transplant and feeling awesome. I can’t believe I’ve felt so shitty this past year when on chemo and just got used to it!! Amazing how we adapt. Keep up the good work and take care of yourself.
Jan

Comment on Dr Brad by manda

manda — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:28:57 +0000

super duper fabulous news cam and liz - thrilled for you both. i’m sure Dr Brad has some kind of idea about your appreciation of him and his care of you, your not one to hide your feelings and I’m sure having a patient like you has made doing what he does all the more worthwhile for him.

have a great week
manda

Comment on Dr Brad by Toddy

Toddy — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:36:00 +0000

‘Remission’ - now THERE’S a word that makes getting out of bed on Monday all the worth it!

You’ve conveyed your appreciation and admiration of Dr Brad so effectively, I wanna meet him (preferably over the phone, or at the footy rather than in his office, if you take my meaning…)

Good post, Camo.

Comment on What moves me by Terry

Terry — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:15:26 +0000

Hi Cam… totally agree with you on the song by Pink ! Usually the words are the last thing I listen to in a track. Previously I guess I have been too busy having fun, listening to the beat and getting into the groove whilst helping those around me to dance like they would dance in their own living room with the lights off .

Not many songs stop me in my tracks when there is a message to be heard. She succinctly and bravely she expresses whats really going on out there in this world.

I so enjoyed coming over and being able to have a power hour of decandance with you and Libs.

Through out this last year… you and Libs, without fail have remained totally compassionate. loving and caring to those around you. Even when we run into one another in the capark. It just blows me away. Thank you both for all your care.

x x x

Terry

Comment on What moves me by Franny-Jo

Franny-Jo — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:57:50 +0000

Ben Harper and the innocent criminals Live from mars is tha stuff

Comment on What moves me by Franny-Jo

Franny-Jo — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:47:47 +0000

man i love this song but ya betta get some more taste buddy its goin a bit sour haha

catch up soon buddy
from franny

Comment on The next move by Toddy

Toddy — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:22:03 +0000

Now, this is gonna sound a bit thick (stop me if you’ve heard that one before!), but what exactly is the current state of your health?

All I seem to hear now are positive things.
Whilst that is a wonderful thing, it’s significantly different from what was going on only a month or 2 ago.

Are we expecting further good news as time progresses, or are we in a lull before a storm, or did I dream that you had MM and really, this blog has just been about providing a comic release for The Guy?

While the news is good, I am simply glad.

Great to hear about some future directions as well. You’ll do well.

I’m still holding onto that pick for you,
Toddy

Comment on What moves me by Cam

Cam — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:55:53 +0000

Rob, I know, I know, Pink is a bit left field. You introduced me to SRV when I was 16 and to the world of guitar playing. Allow me to return the favour! Credit where credit’s due.

Comment on The next move by Beth

Beth — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:44:01 +0000

Hi Cameron and Elizabeth,
I am so pleased you are in as good nick as you are today. You have had (and shared) a rugged, gruesome year and no one can know the depths of your struggles (emotional, mental and physical)

It is incredible that you share as candidly as you do, but none of us are really walking in your shoes - walking beside, maybe, but on our own track.

You are an encouragement and inspiration, even when you’re too sick to believe I speak truly. You’d rather be well than be congratulated on handling sickness well.

Is the hero born, or made?? I mean, if you pull a child out of a burning house aren’t you a hero? It could happen to anyone, and most unwillingly we may act, but responding positively in drastic circumstances is heroic.

You do it because you have to.

God bless you.
Warmest thoughts from Cold Canberra

Comment on The next move by All the girls

All the girls — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:23:32 +0000

Ewwww

Comment on The next move by Cuz Adam

Cuz Adam — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:38:22 +0000

Nice. You gonna call the website “The Silver Tounge”?
You know - Tounge as in talking, Silver as in your business…hang on, just checking….
Oh, it’s already taken..Damn you “The Future Of British Theatre”

Anyway, hair growing back is a good thing. I can get rid of the stockpile I was making for you from my “dropoffs”

Comment on What moves me by Rob L

Rob L — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:07:41 +0000

Oh, and I can lend you “Ben Harper and the blind boys live” DVD if you’d like. It’s a pearler.

Comment on What moves me by Rob L

Rob L — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:06:00 +0000

Hey Cam. You’re a good enough friend for me to disagree with. SRV yes. But Pink?? I’d love to see her have a crack at being president!
Well, each to their own I guess,
And to support Toddy’s roots, try the last act of Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro”. I once picked up a hitchhiker on the way to Albany when I had this playing in the old Falcon PV. He gave me this look like “what is this?!” but when it finished, he asked me to play it again!!

Comment on When I grow up, I want to be… by Toddy

Toddy — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:39:15 +0000

His rhythm is all over the place. Where is the sense of heart and soul that Pachelbel wrote the piece with?

The kid has a lot to learn.

What? Me do it better?

Oh, umm… I have a sore metacarpel… I mean, it’s really sore… I mean, I could have a go, but, well, I haven’t got his copy of the music and… well…

you see…

Theres the thing that…

Ok - he rocks.

I am pond scum.

Comment on What moves me by Toddy

Toddy — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:58:12 +0000

Cold Chisel Bow River & Khe Sahn - magic stuff.

Mean To Me by Crowded House - great to play on a summer arvo with a few loungeroom windows open.

I need to digress to a few of my classical roots by giving dignified notation to Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Mozart’s Nacht Musik (spelling please?) and there are some organ concertos that curl the toes.

I don’t think I’ve EVER heard anyone wax lyrical about SRV like Cam J Harris.

Comment on When I grow up, I want to be… by Katie

Katie — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:03:41 +0000

well heck I know I’m impressed.

better get baby Asher a guitar I spose. he should prob start practicing tomorrow…don’t want him to fall behind the other babies…

Comment on When I grow up, I want to be… by Cuz Adam

Cuz Adam — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:58:11 +0000

Yes, very inspiring..but can he do “Smoke on the Water”?
or “Wild Thing?”..you know - current stuff.

I’ll have to come back and watch the whole 3.45 and experience the whole serenity of the piece. My daughter is insisting I watch “You make me feel like dancing” by Leo Sayer and the Wiggles

Comment on When I grow up, I want to be… by sojourner

sojourner — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:02:54 +0000

NICE! I’m still smiling!!!!

Comment on What moves me by Cam

Cam — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:55:09 +0000

This is for you Holster,

Comment on What moves me by GM22

GM22 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:59:36 +0000

Oh yes, the music that penetrates to the deeper corners of your mind… With the Ben Harper and The Blind Boys of Alabama the song is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQe-VsznuGs (Some people can probably relate more to it then others…). Music that words cannot express.

Comment on What moves me by Cam

Cam — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:04:04 +0000

No Melita, you do! Mary Had A Little Lamb got an absolute roasting too, especially the live version. I just love it. There was a time when I listened to that song for about two weeks non-stop. Anyone who came over had would be sat down in front of the stereo until they appreciated the brilliance of SRV, or at least pretended to.

Comment on What moves me by melita

melita — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:41:11 +0000

how’s that! when i was a little tacker i’d lie on the lounge room floor in the dark and crank stevie ray’s magic … (although mary had a little lamb was a little more upbeat than his little wing cover) and get this - one of the most often played songs on my playlist since i can remember is hendrix’s live version of little wing … can’t put my finger on why, but the song is a winner (with or without words). cam, i have to say you have great choice in music!

Comment on What moves me by Cam

Cam — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:59:32 +0000

Superb Katie, here it is:

Comment on What moves me by Katie K

Katie K — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:07:49 +0000

Hey Cam,

Check out this… Go on You Tube and do a search for “Naturally 7″ doing an amazing rendition of “In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins. They are an acapella group and its a spontaneous performance on a train in the Paris Metro. I found it last night and it’s beautiful. Tell me what you think!

I think they also do “Oh Happy Day” too

Katie x

Comment on What moves me by Ma Rose

Ma Rose — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:33:30 +0000

Whoa! That’s scary! You have just revealed your Ma’s richest indulgences … in such detail. Where is Mahalia Jackson when you need her the most? In the loft with all the other LP’s but alive and well in the heart. Goose bumps now as then.

Comment on What moves me by Holly

Holly — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:21:09 +0000

Hey Cam!
Music Therapy! Here are a couple from my playlist that I LOVE: Band of Horses-No Ones Gonna Love You and Sugarland-All I Want to Do. Side note: it is fun to dance around the kitchen to the Sugarland song! Hope you enjoy!

Comment on Another Anniversary by Rory shiner

Rory shiner — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:55:17 +0000

Happy Anniversary! We just celebrated ours too–6 years, so still rookies really.

Did you mention me to Jen? I feel bad but I haven’t replied her emails since I got married. Just doesn’t feel right. Nothing personal.

Comment on Another Anniversary by Cons

Cons — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:09:00 +0000

Happy anniversary Cam and Liz! I haven’t even made it to 3 years yet, and already my compassion for Dj when he gets sick has dried up so you really are blessed to have someone like Elizabeth. xxx

Comment on Another Anniversary by Toddy

Toddy — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:37:41 +0000

You spend your anniversary hanging out with Ms Hawkins? I’m sure she was greatly encouraged by the occasion.

Man - I can’t beleive it - I go offline for like 2wks, and you go and get better!

Simply brilliant!

Speaking of anniversaries then, it must be about a year that several of us have been vicariously catching up with each other - it’s been fantastic to hear your news Cam, but also quite wonderful to hear the news/views/spews of so many people that I’d lost touch with some time ago.

You facilitator, you…

Many thanks, and again - wonderful news.
Toddy

Comment on Another Anniversary by The Stalker

The Stalker — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:44:06 +0000

Conratulaions to both you and Elizabeth! 8years down and many more to go!!
Great to hear you enjoyed Melbourne…i just love those little cafes and bars!!!

Take Care
Nicole