Breast Cancer Journey
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Comment from Janelle
You are a remarkable woman Barbara and have written a strong, forthright, no-holds-barred piece on the realities of you diagnosis and treatment; tinged with humour and peppered with positive thinking.
I would like to offer you support from Australia, the "other" continent, and best wishes for a full and speedy recovery from this insiduous, but not unbeatable disease.
All strength to you and yours and I know your faith will give you much support as you travel this difficult road.
Well written, inspiring and heart warming. Best wishes for Thursday, I will be thinking of you. Regards, Jan
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2010
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You are a remarkable woman Barbara and have written a strong, forthright, no-holds-barred piece on the realities of you diagnosis and treatment; tinged with humour and peppered with positive thinking.
I would like to offer you support from Australia, the "other" continent, and best wishes for a full and speedy recovery from this insiduous, but not unbeatable disease.
All strength to you and yours and I know your faith will give you much support as you travel this difficult road.
Well written, inspiring and heart warming. Best wishes for Thursday, I will be thinking of you. Regards, Jan
Comment Written 13-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2010
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I need to add Australia. I can't believe I left it out. I have so many friends on that continent. I am sorry. Besides I would love visit there. Thank you for your kindness.
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Then you must come when you are well again and have long flowing hair that will ripple and glow in our sunshine! :)
Comment from Ted T
Hi Barbara :)
You have great spirit. It's okay to cry about what's going on in your life right now. You have every reason yell at the beast You have a good heart and a lot of people care about you.
God bless.
Ted
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2010
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Hi Barbara :)
You have great spirit. It's okay to cry about what's going on in your life right now. You have every reason yell at the beast You have a good heart and a lot of people care about you.
God bless.
Ted
Comment Written 13-Sep-2010
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I wrote this hoping somehow, somewhere it would reach a women in a similar situation and she would realize she to has the strength to fight this battle. I am probably dreaming, but still.....
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Hi :)
I think you did a good thing by sharing and it helps you too.
Ted
Comment from yellowrosebud
Bravo to you my poet.A mighty warrior of faith.I know you have more great poetry in you to.The poem was the most encouraging poem I've read to date.We never know why we get things in our life so difficult and heartbreakin,but know that God is right there in the mist.You had boys because to give them a soft side to love their wives ,daughters and you just when you need them too.BLessings"Rosebud"
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Bravo to you my poet.A mighty warrior of faith.I know you have more great poetry in you to.The poem was the most encouraging poem I've read to date.We never know why we get things in our life so difficult and heartbreakin,but know that God is right there in the mist.You had boys because to give them a soft side to love their wives ,daughters and you just when you need them too.BLessings"Rosebud"
Comment Written 13-Sep-2010
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My two older boys are married. There's wives have no complaints and one of them has three children. He is one of the best father's I have ever seen. So maybe I did something right. Thank you for your kindness.
Comment from Ponder
Hi Barbara,
There is no question about it, cancer is devestating, but you already have the battle won, because you have such a positive attitude, which is vital to recovery. Breast cancer is such an assault on the essence of a woman's femininity it can be difficult to overcome, but I suppose the thing to remember is, the part of us that makes us 'us' is on the inside and the rest is just 'trimmings'
Good luck with the surgery and stay positive!
Jules
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Hi Barbara,
There is no question about it, cancer is devestating, but you already have the battle won, because you have such a positive attitude, which is vital to recovery. Breast cancer is such an assault on the essence of a woman's femininity it can be difficult to overcome, but I suppose the thing to remember is, the part of us that makes us 'us' is on the inside and the rest is just 'trimmings'
Good luck with the surgery and stay positive!
Jules
Comment Written 13-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kind words. Some days are easier than other days. Today was a stressful day because of work, but then it carries over to my feelings. I needed to hear those words. Thank you.
Comment from LoveLikeRockets
For someone who claims she is not a poet, I found this poem to be incredibly strong. It's very clear that the cancer cannot - and will not - get the best of you. You've got the higher power here. It read beautifully, and I found it incredibly empowering, even for us who are not suffering from cancer in particular, but perhaps other difficulties in life.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, and I wish you the best of luck with your future treatments. You're a very strong woman, and it's clear here that you have a wonderful community supporting and praying for you here. <3
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2010
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For someone who claims she is not a poet, I found this poem to be incredibly strong. It's very clear that the cancer cannot - and will not - get the best of you. You've got the higher power here. It read beautifully, and I found it incredibly empowering, even for us who are not suffering from cancer in particular, but perhaps other difficulties in life.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, and I wish you the best of luck with your future treatments. You're a very strong woman, and it's clear here that you have a wonderful community supporting and praying for you here. <3
Comment Written 13-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I wrote this hoping to help others realize they too have strength.
Comment from skye
Of all the medicine available, the best one is the love and positive emotions that you surround yourself with. Your essay is heartrending, powerful, and filled with so much bravery and love.
I am in your corner, pulling for you, praying.
Very very well written.
Good luck and blessings.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2010
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Of all the medicine available, the best one is the love and positive emotions that you surround yourself with. Your essay is heartrending, powerful, and filled with so much bravery and love.
I am in your corner, pulling for you, praying.
Very very well written.
Good luck and blessings.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I wrote this hoping to somehow help others.
Comment from michaelcindy
What courage you have to share this story. You are obvious meeting this head on . May god Bless You and take care of . You will be in my prayers. By the way the story is extremely well written and I look forward to reading more of your work when you recover.
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What courage you have to share this story. You are obvious meeting this head on . May god Bless You and take care of . You will be in my prayers. By the way the story is extremely well written and I look forward to reading more of your work when you recover.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. I wrote this hoping others would realize they too have strength.
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Your welcome and good luck. May God be with you.
Comment from ThomasDennisC
Barbara you a very courageous woman and I salute you for your strength.
You have just added another friend - Toronto, Canada
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Fan Story has blessed me with friends on five continents, Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South Americas. How could I not find strength with that many friends pulling for me? THANK YOU!!!
God bless you, thank you for having the courage and strength to share your story.
restlesspen
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Barbara you a very courageous woman and I salute you for your strength.
You have just added another friend - Toronto, Canada
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Fan Story has blessed me with friends on five continents, Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South Americas. How could I not find strength with that many friends pulling for me? THANK YOU!!!
God bless you, thank you for having the courage and strength to share your story.
restlesspen
Comment Written 13-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindess. I wrote this hoping others would realize they too have strength.
Comment from RazberryBullet
Got a chuckle here: "Of all the women on Earth, why was I given boys? I am a girly girl. I love pink, romances, mom movies, am extremely emotional, and enjoy all things feminine." ;p
So very true: The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love. Hubert H. Humphrey
I like your up-beat poem. It's the only way to go.
Blessings and good wishes :)
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2010
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Got a chuckle here: "Of all the women on Earth, why was I given boys? I am a girly girl. I love pink, romances, mom movies, am extremely emotional, and enjoy all things feminine." ;p
So very true: The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love. Hubert H. Humphrey
I like your up-beat poem. It's the only way to go.
Blessings and good wishes :)
Comment Written 13-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness. Right this minute my yuonges is going very cheap...any takers??? (LOL) I him to death, but he is a 17 year old male. He just told me getting your senior photos taken is not one of Maslow's requirements for survival. I told him to me it was.
Comment from franban
It is not easy to face the day with uncertainty and even when we know what lies ahead sometimes we are at a loss for words. I hope and pray that your words brought you strength and comfort and that with the healing hands of God and love of family and friends you will be healed. Thank you for giving of yourself so that others may understand. Job well done.
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It is not easy to face the day with uncertainty and even when we know what lies ahead sometimes we are at a loss for words. I hope and pray that your words brought you strength and comfort and that with the healing hands of God and love of family and friends you will be healed. Thank you for giving of yourself so that others may understand. Job well done.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2010
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Thank you for your kindness and support.
