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a couple of clouds on a sunny day

Posted on May 25, 2011 by carla

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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an irish blessing

Posted on May 24, 2011 by carla

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 →

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the human element in breast cancer

Posted on May 23, 2011 by carla

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 →

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these are the days…

Posted on May 22, 2011 by carla

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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another friday is here…

Posted on May 20, 2011 by carla

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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after an afternoon of breast cancer mardi gras: cleared for takeoff!

Posted on May 19, 2011 by carla

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

Posted on May 19, 2011 by carla

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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more, more, more….

Posted on May 18, 2011 by carla

I know you people wish I would give it a rest…but today  I am on a quest. (And apparently “I am a poet and I did not even know it”) Do I file this under boobalicious? So tamoxifen, my buddy … Continue reading →

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princess thundercloud

Posted on May 18, 2011 by carla

One of my neighbors years ago told me if I had an American Indian name (and if I don’t get this politically correct, go easy I am really, really cranky right now) it would be Princess Thundercloud. Pretty funny, but … Continue reading →

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i knew things were going too smoothly…

Posted on May 18, 2011 by carla

Some days you just need the F-Bomb.  Today is one of them and I don’t need this crap, nor do I need more stress. I was wading through the sea of what referrals I need for surgery, what codes, blah,blah,blah … Continue reading →

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