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rainy day…busy brain
It’s another rainy day and while great for my herbs newly planted in my garden, it’s making me a little mopey. Not bad mopey – my head is just a bit crowded. My Nurse Navigator called. Apparently they don’t feel … Continue reading
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busy, busy
Monday has been a blur. The weekend was so wonderful and bam! Reality came pouring back in starting at about 6:30 a.m. Between work and getting more crap scheduled, it was a blur. Not a bad blur, or particularly upsetting … Continue reading
happy birthday to me…
d1, a photo by mainlineclicks on Flickr. So maybe this year my birthday is just more awesome – truthfully the best ever…. or I am more aware of the gifts we have in this world and grateful for the love … Continue reading
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happy is a state of mind I choose
I know some people think I am bit nutty because how can I say I am happy when I have breast cancer. Ok look, maybe every single day I won’t be happy, and some days I will be scared, but … Continue reading
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reminding myself to learn patience
Some days patience is a virtue I have a hard time discovering….and today? The word of the morning thus far is irritation. And it’s probably just in my head because I have things to do….but….let’s start at the beginning (and … Continue reading
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breathe….just breathe
I can breathe….1 lump 3.5 to 4 cm stage 2 – lumpectomy , maybe node removal depending on what sentinel node shows surgery day. Tamoxifen for five years. I don’t know if I am thrilled about reading the list of side effects however … Continue reading
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hope and fear…and faith in myself.
Today is a big day. No getting around it. I see the surgeon and find out more what is what. The waiting, as you know, has sucked. And today I am anxious. Today the immediate future and my new reality … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, faith, fear, fir tree, hope, life, neuroblastoma, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
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women journal…
I discovered a new blog yesterday – after five years – it’s blogger, Lauren, in truth discovered me first and left me a comment: i loved reading your blog, here is what i made my mantra…longevity trumps cosmetics…it helped me keep focus. … Continue reading
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mirror, mirror on the wall
I will preface this post by letting the worry worts know I am not in a dark place in my head. Truly. This morning as I walked the dogs past my parents’ old house, a home we loved well, I … Continue reading
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monday morning scribbles
I had a wonderful weekend, even if there was pink, pink, and more pink everywhere given that Mother’s Day weekend is the Race for the Cure in Philadelphia. Everywhere I went this weekend, I saw women either gearing up for the race … Continue reading
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