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Tag Archives: life
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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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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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
more, more, more….
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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Tagged BRCA test, breast cancer, breastcancer.org, busy, genetic testing, life, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, MammaPrint
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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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