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The fear of Mortality
We all have an understanding of our own mortality at least once in our lives. Many times it happens after the death of a parent or loved one. All of a sudden, we recognize that there are no givens in … Continue reading
Saw the radiologist today
It’s been 3 months since I finished my chemo and my radiation treatment. I had my PET scan 2 days ago. Today I saw the radiologist to discuss the results. It appears that I am a textbook case. The radiation … Continue reading
Good and bad technicians
When I began my cancer journey…my trips to new doctors who sent me to new doctors who sent me for mri’s, cat scans, and PET scans…I was afraid. I was afraid they would not understand I have mobility issues and … Continue reading
Disbelief
The diagnosis was quick. The treatment begun and finished. the hustle and bustle is over. the emergency relaxed. now, there is only uncertainty. I have returned to aloneness. the time my daughter gave to me, a precious gift. But I … Continue reading
Week 3 behind me
I have finished 3 weeks of radiation and 3 chemo treatments. I see now, that things get progressively a little worse after each finished week as my body adjusts to what is being done to it. I am still losing … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog, bloggin, cancer, cancer centers, Cervical cancer, chemo, coping, family, illness, musing, radiation, thoughts
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Bless them Lord…
Dear Lord, Please help all the wonderful people and caregivers I have met these past 2 weeks at BSA day surgery and Don & Sybil Harrington Cancer Center and the Radiology dept w/Dr. Arsenault. Please bless and strengthen them all. … Continue reading
How to cope with the big “C”
It is everywhere. We all hear about it almost every day. All of us have been touched by the death of someone close or someone we know. And despite that, we assume it won’t touch us or our family. It is always unexpected. Continue reading
Posted in blogging, Christianity, faith, inspiration, musings, reflections, thoughts
Tagged blogging, cancer, Cervical cancer, Chemotherapy, emotions, musings, radiation therapy
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Doctor report
It’s been almost a month since my last post. A lot has happened. I don’t share a lot about my mobility struggles and difficulties leaving the house to go to the doctor, but thought you could use a small update. … Continue reading
State demands child take cancer-causing drugs
State demands child take cancer-causing drugs. This is an extreme case showing total disregard for parental rights in caring for their children. Their 9-year-oldĀ son had received cancer treating drugs and chemotherapy after a dangerous bone cancer was removed. His mother … Continue reading
Posted in thoughts
Tagged cancer, Chemotherapy, Child Protective Services, FDA, Food and Drug Administration, Health, Jacob, PET scans, Positron emission tomography
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Stay out of the Sun!
I’m very light complected, so I was never able to tan but could get a sunburn very easily. Therefore, I never could understand those people who wanted to pay to lie in a tanning bed, or who spent every possible … Continue reading
Another year gone…
Today is my birthday. Another year has passed. Usually I don’t pay any attention to my birthdays. It’s just another day. This time, it’s the big 60! Somehow it has more weight to it than usual. In doing a quick … Continue reading
Posted in thoughts
Tagged age, aging, arthritis, bankruptcy, birthdays, cancer, children, Compression garments, emotions, fear, God, grandchildren, life, prayer, unemployment, womens issues, work
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