Comments on: An Interview with Elden ?Fatty? Nelson of fatcyclist.com http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:46:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: TomJRipley http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-11956 TomJRipley Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:58:42 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-11956 Hi Thanks for much for sharing your story and inspiration. Hi

Thanks for much for sharing your story and inspiration.

]]> By: Barry Meeks http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7731 Barry Meeks Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:42:30 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7731 Fatty, your love and devotion to your wife and life is very evident in your writing! Keep inspiring please. Keep it real!!!! Fatty, your love and devotion to your wife and life is very evident in your writing! Keep inspiring please. Keep it real!!!!

]]> By: Margo http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7730 Margo Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:01:14 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7730 Thanks for everything you do, Fatty. Thanks for everything you do, Fatty.

]]> By: Ashleigh Moore http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7729 Ashleigh Moore Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:06:03 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7729 Elden you are a hero who epitomizes the LIVESTRONG spirit. Your family's story and the messages that you have shared will mean so much to so many similarly affected by cancer. Thank You. Elden you are a hero who epitomizes the LIVESTRONG spirit. Your family’s story and the messages that you have shared will mean so much to so many similarly affected by cancer. Thank You.

]]> By: thomas bagby http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7728 thomas bagby Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:26:11 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7728 Eldon, You are quite the amazing person. The love and caring you showed your wife should be an example everyone could follow. I am happy for your new wife and life ahead of you. My grandmother passed away from cancer in the 1990's. I hope to see a cure for cancer and end all of the suffering it causes people. Ride hard and livestrong friend! Eldon,

You are quite the amazing person. The love and caring you showed your wife should be an example everyone could follow. I am happy for your new wife and life ahead of you. My grandmother passed away from cancer in the 1990′s. I hope to see a cure for cancer and end all of the suffering it causes people. Ride hard and livestrong friend!

]]> By: Julie Winterton http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7727 Julie Winterton Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:06:58 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7727 Thank you. Reading this article brings back the bitter sweet memories of caring for my father in his last two years of struggle with colon cancer. I look on those treacherous times together as a sacred experience filled with high's and low's. It was privledged and honor to care for him. Thank you. Reading this article brings back the bitter sweet memories of caring for my father in his last two years of struggle with colon cancer. I look on those treacherous times together as a sacred experience filled with high’s and low’s. It was privledged and honor to care for him.

]]> By: joni http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7726 joni Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:10:54 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7726 wow... just... wow... wow… just… wow…

]]> By: Jackie Deaton http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7725 Jackie Deaton Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:38:20 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7725 I never cease to be amazed at this family! I never cease to be amazed at this family!

]]> By: Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » Cycling Stinks http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7724 Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » Cycling Stinks Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:15:13 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7724 [...] A Note from Fatty: The LiveStrong Blog has posted an interview they did with me about what it’s like to be a caregiver to someone fighting cancer. Check it out here.   [...] [...] A Note from Fatty: The LiveStrong Blog has posted an interview they did with me about what it’s like to be a caregiver to someone fighting cancer. Check it out here.   [...]

]]> By: sarah mugler-fanning http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7723 sarah mugler-fanning Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:36:33 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7723 Fatty, I watched my older brothers heart break, as he watched his wife of 25 years slip away slowly. Cancer starting in breast and continuing until it was everywhere. 13 months and gone. He was an awsome caregiver to her and epitomy of love. Because of this, I am now a care giver in an assisted living facility. The love we give these people comes back to us 100%. God Bless! Fatty,
I watched my older brothers heart break, as he watched his wife of 25 years slip away slowly. Cancer starting in breast and continuing until it was everywhere. 13 months and gone. He was an awsome caregiver to her and epitomy of love.
Because of this, I am now a care giver in an assisted living facility. The love we give these people comes back to us 100%. God Bless!

]]> By: Howard Freedman http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7722 Howard Freedman Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:20:43 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7722 Wow thank you. Wow thank you.

]]> By: Mark Kynaston http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7721 Mark Kynaston Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:25:53 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7721 Fatty, Heartwarming, heartbreaking and inspirational as usual Fatty,

Heartwarming, heartbreaking and inspirational as usual

]]> By: Steffany http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7720 Steffany Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:51:22 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7720 I know that as caregiver for a spouse afflicted with this horrific awful cancer that you give Most ALL of your Focus on them and their needs. The toll that it takes on not only them first and foremost but on your well being both physically and emotionally is beyond words. It is true that there really are no words to say when this amount of stress is placed on you as the caregiving spouse when ALL YOU ONLY REALLY WANT and wish for is that this disgusting cancer monster would just GO AWAY FOREVER and IMMEDIATELY from your most important loved one that you share your whole life with. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO AND DIVINE SOUL AND SPIRIT FOR PROVIDING THE BEST SUPPORT POSSIBLE FOR YOUR SPOUSE. You Deserve a Gold medal award. I know that as caregiver for a spouse afflicted with this horrific awful cancer that you give Most ALL of your Focus on them and their needs. The toll that it takes on not only them first and foremost but on your well being both physically and emotionally is beyond words. It is true that there really are no words to say when this amount of stress is placed on you as the caregiving spouse when ALL YOU ONLY REALLY WANT and wish for is that this disgusting cancer monster would just GO AWAY FOREVER and IMMEDIATELY from your most important loved one that you share your whole life with. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO AND DIVINE SOUL AND SPIRIT FOR PROVIDING THE BEST SUPPORT POSSIBLE FOR YOUR SPOUSE. You Deserve a Gold medal award.

]]> By: Katie Deverson http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7719 Katie Deverson Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:49:51 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7719 Simply put: Thank you. You really quantified that experience of the caregiver in such a meaningful way. Simply put: Thank you. You really quantified that experience of the caregiver in such a meaningful way.

]]> By: Dianne West http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7718 Dianne West Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:09:38 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7718 Thank you for sharing your story, Elden. I can relate to many of the things you mention and you've given caregivers some wonderful advice. I've been my husband's caregiver since May 2006 when he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and it's the toughest job I've ever had in my life ... but it also has given me more blessings than I ever would have imagined. We're closer now than ever before, we're a team, we're best friends. There have been hurts along the way when friends disappeared because they "can't handle this" or work friends forgot I existed after having to leave my high-profile position in order to be able to take time off to care for my husband. It took awhile to deal with those emotions, but those were valuable lessons, too. Thank you for sharing your story, Elden. I can relate to many of the things you mention and you’ve given caregivers some wonderful advice. I’ve been my husband’s caregiver since May 2006 when he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and it’s the toughest job I’ve ever had in my life … but it also has given me more blessings than I ever would have imagined. We’re closer now than ever before, we’re a team, we’re best friends. There have been hurts along the way when friends disappeared because they “can’t handle this” or work friends forgot I existed after having to leave my high-profile position in order to be able to take time off to care for my husband. It took awhile to deal with those emotions, but those were valuable lessons, too.

]]> By: Lee Nagel http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7717 Lee Nagel Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:28:41 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7717 Elden, I have been a caregiver to both of my parents and watched Steve be mine - each side is unique in it's own way. I so agree with letting your friends help you. I think you have to get creative... I asked for some books and I received 100. I asked for some CD's of music to occupy my mind and I got 50. I talked about flowers and looked outside to see a friend and her church group planting yellow flowers to brighten my day. Thanks for sharing your thoughts - You are amazing - looking forward to seeing you again in Austin! Elden, I have been a caregiver to both of my parents and watched Steve be mine – each side is unique in it’s own way. I so agree with letting your friends help you. I think you have to get creative… I asked for some books and I received 100. I asked for some CD’s of music to occupy my mind and I got 50. I talked about flowers and looked outside to see a friend and her church group planting yellow flowers to brighten my day.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts – You are amazing – looking forward to seeing you again in Austin!

]]> By: Israel http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7716 Israel Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:06:07 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7716 Elden, you are an inspiration to many. My prayers go out to those suffering with cancer. May god give you all strength and hope. Elden, you are an inspiration to many. My prayers go out to those suffering with cancer. May god give you all strength and hope.

]]> By: Cassandra Hogue http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7715 Cassandra Hogue Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:36:59 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7715 Thank you for being so direct and straightforward. I have been my sister's caregiver for the past 22 months, of surgery, radiation, chemo, and now more of the same. she now has Stage 4 Esophogheal cancer, and its a scary outlook. I agree with your observation: we can all rise above our own fear of suffering,and just be with our loved ones as honestly as we can be. I find it important to be honest with myself about what I am feeling, not to deny it but not to fall apart either. Its a tricky place, but it sometimes is easier with practice. I Have met a lot of unbelievably brave heroes in the last 2 years, on both sides of the hospital beds. Like you, I find biking a great medicine. But I also find sitting meditation really , really helpful. it can be very sad, hard, and challenging to just SIT with the pain, but it creates the infinite compassion that we need to be with our loved ones. LiveStrong. Thank you for being so direct and straightforward. I have been my sister’s caregiver for the past 22 months, of surgery, radiation, chemo, and now more of the same. she now has Stage 4 Esophogheal cancer, and its a scary outlook. I agree with your observation: we can all rise above our own fear of suffering,and just be with our loved ones as honestly as we can be. I find it important to be honest with myself about what I am feeling, not to deny it but not to fall apart either. Its a tricky place, but it sometimes is easier with practice. I Have met a lot of unbelievably brave heroes in the last 2 years, on both sides of the hospital beds.

Like you, I find biking a great medicine. But I also find sitting meditation really , really helpful. it can be very sad, hard, and challenging to just SIT with the pain, but it creates the infinite compassion that we need to be with our loved ones.

LiveStrong.

]]> By: Cassandra Hogue http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7714 Cassandra Hogue Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:18:38 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7714 Thank you for being so direct and straightforward. I have been my sister's caregiver for the past 22 months, of surgery, radiation, chemo, and now more of the same. she now has Stage 4 Esophogheal cancer, and the next months really scare me. BUT..I agree with your observation: we can all rise above our own fear of suffering,and just be with our loved ones as honestly as we can be. I Have met a lot of unbelievably brave heroes in the last 2 years, on both sides of the hospital beds. LiveSTRONG! Thank you for being so direct and straightforward. I have been my sister’s caregiver for the past 22 months, of surgery, radiation, chemo, and now more of the same. she now has Stage 4 Esophogheal cancer, and the next months really scare me. BUT..I agree with your observation: we can all rise above our own fear of suffering,and just be with our loved ones as honestly as we can be. I Have met a lot of unbelievably brave heroes in the last 2 years, on both sides of the hospital beds.
LiveSTRONG!

]]> By: Mary http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7713 Mary Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:21:46 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7713 You are a great guy - thanks for sharing. I needed it. Early stage caregiver You are a great guy – thanks for sharing. I needed it.
Early stage caregiver

]]> By: Amy http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7712 Amy Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:00:01 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7712 Wow. That was really moving. Wow. That was really moving.

]]> By: Steffany http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7711 Steffany Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:53:55 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7711 You are a True Hero & Best husband possible. You are a True Hero & Best husband possible.

]]> By: Rica http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7710 Rica Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:44:15 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7710 Beautifully put. As a new LIVESTRONG leader, I've been focusing this year's energy into fundraising as a means to build comradarie and a network of other like-minded folks so that next year, we can start volunteering time at local hospitals, institutions and family members that need help. One of the biggest concerns I, personally, have had is what I can do/how I can speak to people about it. Because I've never, thankfully, had to be in the role of caregiver, supporting a caregiver is a new area for me to venture into, let alone be an example for. Your insight and honesty is much appreciated. Beautifully put. As a new LIVESTRONG leader, I’ve been focusing this year’s energy into fundraising as a means to build comradarie and a network of other like-minded folks so that next year, we can start volunteering time at local hospitals, institutions and family members that need help. One of the biggest concerns I, personally, have had is what I can do/how I can speak to people about it. Because I’ve never, thankfully, had to be in the role of caregiver, supporting a caregiver is a new area for me to venture into, let alone be an example for. Your insight and honesty is much appreciated.

]]> By: Barry Justice http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7709 Barry Justice Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:11:41 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7709 Thanks for the great insight and advice. I am a cancer survivor and could've use several of these tips. It's hard for me to look back on my illness and I greatly appreciate your willingness to share your story, THANK YOU! Thanks for the great insight and advice. I am a cancer survivor and could’ve use several of these tips. It’s hard for me to look back on my illness and I greatly appreciate your willingness to share your story, THANK YOU!

]]> By: Tony http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7708 Tony Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:52:54 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7708 You are a true hero Fatty !!! You are a true hero Fatty !!!

]]> By: Tom Jennings http://blog.livestrong.org/2010/03/04/an-interview-with-elden-%e2%80%9cfatty%e2%80%9d-nelson-of-fatcyclist-com/#comment-7707 Tom Jennings Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:46:05 +0000 http://livestrongblog.org/?p=5874#comment-7707 Thanks for sharing Elden. You are an amazing person. Thanks for sharing Elden. You are an amazing person.

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