Breast Cancer Journey
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Diagnosis: Breast Cancer"My journey through breast cancer.
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Comment from Judian James
Good Morning Barbara. As you know, I am on the poet side and you the prose, so it's rarely that we review each other's work, but I am here now due to your title. I remember reviewing you before your July proceedure, so I am grateful for the update. My oldest son (I too raised all boys!)rides in the PanMass Challenge every year to find cancer's cure. He rides for you ... you will beat this thing and BRAVO for your positivity and humor. Your poem was perfect. Keep writing and God bless you.
reply by Judian James on 12-Sep-2010
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Good Morning Barbara. As you know, I am on the poet side and you the prose, so it's rarely that we review each other's work, but I am here now due to your title. I remember reviewing you before your July proceedure, so I am grateful for the update. My oldest son (I too raised all boys!)rides in the PanMass Challenge every year to find cancer's cure. He rides for you ... you will beat this thing and BRAVO for your positivity and humor. Your poem was perfect. Keep writing and God bless you.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by Judian James on 12-Sep-2010
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I hope you and jshep have connected. She's been writing about her battle for over a year. You could give each other wonderful support.
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We just connected yesterday through her reviewing my piece. We did not know each other until then.
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Oh, she's a wonderful person and friend. She has been through all that you are facing and I'm sure would be happy to ease your burdens a bit.
Comment from Writeaway...
My nan had breast cancer last year, it was a really terrifying moment when we found out.Because of this I donated £10 at school for breast cancer research which I feel very happy about. She's all better now as she had the cancer removed in the early days just like you did, I'm sure you'll get through it, wishing you the best of luck, Jakeyboy!! :)
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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My nan had breast cancer last year, it was a really terrifying moment when we found out.Because of this I donated £10 at school for breast cancer research which I feel very happy about. She's all better now as she had the cancer removed in the early days just like you did, I'm sure you'll get through it, wishing you the best of luck, Jakeyboy!! :)
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I am positive you donation has helped breast cancer research. I wrote this hoping somehow it will help other women find the strength to fight this battle.
Comment from BethShelby
Oh Barbara, I didn't know about this and I'm so sorry you have to endure this. This is a beautifully written essay. Cancer isn't the monster it once was but I can imagine what it must be like to face this diagnosis. Just this week, there was so much good news about cancer. You have a very positive attitude. I loved your poem. A good attitude and positive thoughts are the best thing you could have going for you. I'll keep you in my prayers and I know everything is going to work out for you. Have patience, my friend.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Oh Barbara, I didn't know about this and I'm so sorry you have to endure this. This is a beautifully written essay. Cancer isn't the monster it once was but I can imagine what it must be like to face this diagnosis. Just this week, there was so much good news about cancer. You have a very positive attitude. I loved your poem. A good attitude and positive thoughts are the best thing you could have going for you. I'll keep you in my prayers and I know everything is going to work out for you. Have patience, my friend.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I wrote this hoping to help other women know they have the strength to fight this battle.
Comment from Juliette Chamberlain
You're essay is inspirational, Barbara, and I am certain it will help many people in a similar situation.
I was reading an article on survival just recently and apparently one of the deciding factors for those who survive is a positive attitude. Fight, fight, fight, fight fight, and when you feel too tired to fight any more, let others do the fighting for you.
A strong faith is also one of the characteristics quoted for survivers and you certainly demonstrate that.
So many people will be bringing you before the Throne of Grace worldwide. Just imagine 24 hour prayer cover!!!!
Love to you, dear Barbara.
Juliette
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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You're essay is inspirational, Barbara, and I am certain it will help many people in a similar situation.
I was reading an article on survival just recently and apparently one of the deciding factors for those who survive is a positive attitude. Fight, fight, fight, fight fight, and when you feel too tired to fight any more, let others do the fighting for you.
A strong faith is also one of the characteristics quoted for survivers and you certainly demonstrate that.
So many people will be bringing you before the Throne of Grace worldwide. Just imagine 24 hour prayer cover!!!!
Love to you, dear Barbara.
Juliette
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your inspiration. I wrote this hoping to help other women discover they have the strength to fight this battle.
Comment from rama devi
Oh Barbara, this is poignant, inspiring adn beautiful. I love your positive spirit and faith in both God's love and the power of prayers from all your friends around the world---and am joining in the celestial chorus with prayers offered from India with jasmine incense to carry them skyward and waft on oceanic breezes till they reach you.
Thank you for sharing your update and the fins poetic couplets with potent, positive affirmations.
This line is poignant and made my eyes moist
Through prayers, well wishes, and blessings of my friends and family the strength found me.
Prayers and tons of Loving, healing LIGHT,
rd
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Oh Barbara, this is poignant, inspiring adn beautiful. I love your positive spirit and faith in both God's love and the power of prayers from all your friends around the world---and am joining in the celestial chorus with prayers offered from India with jasmine incense to carry them skyward and waft on oceanic breezes till they reach you.
Thank you for sharing your update and the fins poetic couplets with potent, positive affirmations.
This line is poignant and made my eyes moist
Through prayers, well wishes, and blessings of my friends and family the strength found me.
Prayers and tons of Loving, healing LIGHT,
rd
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your prayers. I wrote this hoping other will know they have the strength to fight this battle.
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Do you know Joyce? JShep? She posted a poem today about her Breast Cancer too. I just reviewed it. Big healing hugs to you, rd
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We just connected through my post.
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Comment from bookishfabler
How does one rate something like this? It is 4:21 am and I was uct checking in before I head off to work. I am so sorry. You seem to have apossitive addtiude and that is very helpful in such a situation. Currantly, I've been wearing a Breast cancer symbol on my ankle and I don't know why I' put it on last week, but I haven't removed it.
I wise you future helth and will pray for you.
God Bless.
hugs Heidi
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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How does one rate something like this? It is 4:21 am and I was uct checking in before I head off to work. I am so sorry. You seem to have apossitive addtiude and that is very helpful in such a situation. Currantly, I've been wearing a Breast cancer symbol on my ankle and I don't know why I' put it on last week, but I haven't removed it.
I wise you future helth and will pray for you.
God Bless.
hugs Heidi
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I wrote hoping to help other women find the strength to fight this battle.
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I just read what I wrote. Boy, I could'veused more coffee, or at least checked the spelling. LOL. Hope you feel better.
Comment from R. K. Alan
I think we all have had someone in our lives that have been diagnosed with cancer. My mother, God love her, has breast cancer. They managed to catch it early and she fortunately stayed cancer free for the rest of her life, nearly 25 years. A very dear friend of my wife is now going through a great ordeal with her breast cancer. Its been two years of ups and downs, two surgeries and several bouts of chemo. But nothing can take away her spirit. Be strong, stay strong mentally and emotionally. Be with God. Ray aka Krylon
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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I think we all have had someone in our lives that have been diagnosed with cancer. My mother, God love her, has breast cancer. They managed to catch it early and she fortunately stayed cancer free for the rest of her life, nearly 25 years. A very dear friend of my wife is now going through a great ordeal with her breast cancer. Its been two years of ups and downs, two surgeries and several bouts of chemo. But nothing can take away her spirit. Be strong, stay strong mentally and emotionally. Be with God. Ray aka Krylon
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I wrote this hoping somehow it can reach other women who are fighting this battle and need to know they too have the strength to fight it.
Comment from fionageorge
Barbara, my prayers are with you, my friend. Your journey ahead will be faced with strength and determination, and your faith. Your story is well written and emotional, honest and yet hopeful. I too, agree with Hubert H. Humphries philosophy. And knowing your story and your strong sense of self, you have an abundance of both - friendship and love.
Add another continent to your list, my friend. Australia, too, is praying for you, and supporting you.
Warmest regards and blessings,
Marijke
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Barbara, my prayers are with you, my friend. Your journey ahead will be faced with strength and determination, and your faith. Your story is well written and emotional, honest and yet hopeful. I too, agree with Hubert H. Humphries philosophy. And knowing your story and your strong sense of self, you have an abundance of both - friendship and love.
Add another continent to your list, my friend. Australia, too, is praying for you, and supporting you.
Warmest regards and blessings,
Marijke
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I wrote this hoping somehow somewhere a woman who is fighting this battle will realize she woo has the strength to fight.
Comment from LadyWave
Barbara, you know you are continually in my prayers! You have such great strength - I know that along with your wonderful friends and family will help you through the darkest hours. Thank you for sharing your story!
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Barbara, you know you are continually in my prayers! You have such great strength - I know that along with your wonderful friends and family will help you through the darkest hours. Thank you for sharing your story!
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I am hoping this will help other women know they have the strength to fight this battle.
Comment from animatqua
Your strong heart going into this surgery is going to be an invaluable asset. I learned a long time ago not to wonder why such bad things happen to good people. The answer comes as time passes: to make them better, and the world around them a more beautiful place because of them.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Your strong heart going into this surgery is going to be an invaluable asset. I learned a long time ago not to wonder why such bad things happen to good people. The answer comes as time passes: to make them better, and the world around them a more beautiful place because of them.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I wrote this hoping to help other women know they have the strength to fight this battle.
