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Monthly Archives: May 2011
calm…
O.k. people, just because you do not hear from me for a couple of days, it doesn’t mean I am on the edge of a cliff somewhere! It means I am taking a break – same as I would do … Continue reading
juggling
One of the things that you never really know what it is like until you are in it, is trying to juggle your 9 to 5 life with a breast cancer diagnosis. When you get breast cancer you flip into … Continue reading
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Tagged american with disabilities, breast cancer, FMLA, juggling, life, women in the work place, women's rights
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is life a giant 12-step program?
As we reach a certain age, we can’t help but know (or have known) a few people in recovery, better know as AA. That being said, I have wondered for some time if life is not just a giant 12-step … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 step, aa, breast cancer, life, serenity prayer, thinking
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a couple of clouds on a sunny day
Today is a weird one. First there was the call from my surgeon’s office that they had not yet received my written surgery clearance from my primary care’s office. So I called my primary care and said I don’t want to whine … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, cancer, coping, god, life, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, love
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an irish blessing
Today they aren’t my words…they are words as old as the hills. If any of you out there are having a bad day, may these words be a positive affirmation: May God give you… For every storm, a rainbow, For … Continue reading
the human element in breast cancer
Today was a crazy, quasi-rainy Monday. A trip back to my primary care for another blood pressure check – and well, my blood pressure is a little high so I am on a beta blocker thingy at least for the … Continue reading
these are the days…
Woke up with Natalie Merchant in my head – “These are The Days”. Love, love, love this song. It’s Sunday already. The days fly by. Yesterday was one of those days again you just want to bottle – Good friends … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, happy, life, natalie merchant, these are the days
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another friday is here…
Well it’s Friday and I am pleased to announce I have gotten through another week very well. Hopefully I haven’t tortured or over-taxed all of you dear ones. I am amazed at all the people finding this blog since I … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, life, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, positive affirmation
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after an afternoon of breast cancer mardi gras: cleared for takeoff!
I am home…and exhausted. My primary care did new EKGs…and guess what? I am fine. I am cleared for takeoff and nothing will hold up making the lump go bye-bye. I had a lot of fun with the nurses and … Continue reading
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seeking inner calm
Ok so yes, I have to get to the “heart” of it all today and I am anxious. Maybe this happens, but since I am but a newbie to the land of breast cancer and surgery please bear with me. … Continue reading
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