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christmas thoughts: year ten draws to a close

Posted on December 19, 2021 by carla

Ten long but pretty darn good post breast cancer years is drawing to a close. It somehow seems inconceivable for 10 years have gone by so quickly, and then I have been so lucky. And I have been. Friday was … Continue reading →

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thinking of you

Posted on October 31, 2021 by carla

Thinking of you. You know who you are. The surgery should be over by now. I respect your boundaries and your quiet way of being. But I am still thinking of you. I know you read my blogs, so I … Continue reading →

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ten years.

Posted on June 1, 2021 by carla

Ten years ago right now I was being prepped for surgery. I woke up that morning not sure truly about how I felt. If I’m honest with myself, brutally honest ten years later, part of me was terrified. But the … Continue reading →

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damn it all….lymphedema and life

Posted on August 17, 2019 by carla

Damn it all. I think I am getting to that age where stuff just happens…to you…to me…to everyone around us. I had been feeling a little sad sack about myself because well….I am back to physical therapy. My balance is … Continue reading →

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at almost the eight year mark, the terror train makes a stop

Posted on May 30, 2019 by carla

I know, look at the pretty peony, right? Too bad my mood doesn’t match up today. I am almost at the eight year mark post breast cancer. And right or wrong, I am scared and anxious. Saturday is June 1 … Continue reading →

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fears and ridiculousness

Posted on November 7, 2013 by carla

My last post was actually an essay by my friend Gwen Moran who is a writer and a damn fine one. In it she delves into some pretty personal feelings on her life after breast cancer. How she feels, and … Continue reading →

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my awesome friends

Posted on December 28, 2011 by carla

So now I know I was on the right track with my earlier post which has incidentally proven to be shall we say  slightly locally controversial…I have yet to understand why my opinions can be like lightning rods.  I am … Continue reading →

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19 down, 16 to go…need a nap, have earned a nap

Posted on August 19, 2011 by carla

Today my escort was a friend I don’t get to see very often, Pat.  So I had a lot of fun and completed yet another week of radiation treatment.   Still lobster-like and finding myself in need of a nap.  My … Continue reading →

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friday….and someone who inspires me

Posted on July 15, 2011 by carla

Another week is drawing to a close my friends and I am still smiling.   I want to thank all of you for your love and support this week. Last evening, after work, my friend Michelle stopped by so we could … Continue reading →

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the next phase scheduled…(sort of)

Posted on July 12, 2011 by carla

O.k. so I got the official “all clear” from my medical oncologist – yes it is officially official — the girl needs no chemo.  So I have scheduled my next meet and greet with the radiation oncologist.  At that appointment … Continue reading →

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