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woodsygal
woodsygal CSN Member Posts: 64
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I am here to support anyone whom needs it whether they are stage 0 to 4. All of our experiences, whether hard or humorous, help people in their times of loneliness and confusion. Cancer can be a very isolating illness. I just read Promise Me by Nancy Brinker, the founder of the Susan G. Komen foundation. It was the best book I have ever read!!!! She is Susan's sister. It was compassionate, and heart warming. Not a bunch of medical "hee haw" like some books I have read. It made me really see that other women have gone through the same feelings I have. Worrying about recurrence and all. I got my copy from the library!

I too have gained weight from steroids, but, I am sooo happy to be alive, that it is okay!! I have a granddaughter that said to me "Grammy, your belly is big, but, I love you!!" I have a treadmill and walk my precious dogs everyday. I WILL lose my weight, but, for right now, I've earned it! I have rheumatoid arthritis on top of things, so, I go with the flow! My kids are loving, and that is the best thing. I live one day at a time and my attitude has changed to more easy going. When my family come over, I don't fret about sweeping the floor, or making "appearances" anymore, I get my coat and head out with them. Death is certain in all our lives, one way or another, no one really knows when, so, I take it in stride, and like all my BC sisters and brothers, I will do what I can to try to avoid it coming back, but, in the end, it is life's way!

To all of you...You really are not alone! We are here for you!! You are all special!!
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  • MAJW
    MAJW CSN Member Posts: 2,510 Member
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    AMEN!
    WHAT A LOVELY POST!

    Peace be with you
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    MAJW said:

    AMEN!
    WHAT A LOVELY POST!

    Peace be with you

    Ditto .....
    Vicki Sam
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  • fauxma
    fauxma CSN Member Posts: 3,577 Member
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    VickiSam said:

    Ditto .....
    Vicki Sam

    Double Ditto. Great Post.
    Double Ditto. Great Post. My grandchildren tell me my tummy is their soft pillow.
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  • RE
    RE CSN Member Posts: 4,591 Member
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    ;-)
    Isn't it amazing how bc can shine a light on what is truly important in our live and what is not so important. Glad you are enjoying your family and living life! Big hugs happy to hear from you!

    RE
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  • natly15
    natly15 CSN Member Posts: 1,941
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    RE said:

    ;-)
    Isn't it amazing how bc can shine a light on what is truly important in our live and what is not so important. Glad you are enjoying your family and living life! Big hugs happy to hear from you!

    RE

    Welcome back pink sister.

    Welcome back pink sister.
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  • pinkkari09
    pinkkari09 CSN Member Posts: 877 Member
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    Welcome back woodsygal! And
    Welcome back woodsygal! And triple ditto on the beautiful post. I feel the same way, life is precious and we have to take it in stride, there is no other way. Feel the sun shine on us, laugh in the rain, and make snow angels (were expecting 4-8" today). I'm back in the battle again and I know I have a long road ahead of me, but I also know, I don't go it alone :)
    God Bless,
    ~Kari
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  • Aortus
    Aortus CSN Member Posts: 967
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    pinkkari09 said:

    Welcome back woodsygal! And
    Welcome back woodsygal! And triple ditto on the beautiful post. I feel the same way, life is precious and we have to take it in stride, there is no other way. Feel the sun shine on us, laugh in the rain, and make snow angels (were expecting 4-8" today). I'm back in the battle again and I know I have a long road ahead of me, but I also know, I don't go it alone :)
    God Bless,
    ~Kari

    Hah
    Just 4-8" today, Kari? We're supposed to get a foot down here in the Ozarks. Are you guys wimping out up there in the Dakotas?
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    I'll check out library is see if book is available
    Thanks for info...

    too funny out of mouth of babes about your belly...gotta love them right?

    I too gained 25lbs from steriods but mine was for UC (Ulcertive colitis) simultaneously with breast cancer issues...!
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    library
    I just put in request for book-can't wait to get it...

    thanks for suggestion
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  • missrenee
    missrenee CSN Member Posts: 2,136 Member
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    disneyfan2008 said:

    library
    I just put in request for book-can't wait to get it...

    thanks for suggestion

    What a heart-warming post
    This really resonated with me--the stupid little things I may have worried about before--so what?! Not important. Friends and family and the love we all have for each other--that's where it's at.

    Thank you.

    Hugs, Renee
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  • woodsygal
    woodsygal CSN Member Posts: 64
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    disneyfan2008 said:

    library
    I just put in request for book-can't wait to get it...

    thanks for suggestion

    Promise Me
    Let me know how you like the book! I still have it here, showed my 15 year old son some of the paragraphs that related to me, and he told me " I understand more mom"! It's just nice and comforting! Great to hear from you!!! Carlie
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  • woodsygal
    woodsygal CSN Member Posts: 64
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    pinkkari09 said:

    Welcome back woodsygal! And
    Welcome back woodsygal! And triple ditto on the beautiful post. I feel the same way, life is precious and we have to take it in stride, there is no other way. Feel the sun shine on us, laugh in the rain, and make snow angels (were expecting 4-8" today). I'm back in the battle again and I know I have a long road ahead of me, but I also know, I don't go it alone :)
    God Bless,
    ~Kari

    Snow Angels!!
    Funny that you mentioned snow angels!! My granddaughter and I made a lot of them last storm we had!! It was a blast!! Is this your second time with BC? I am here for you!!!! Love, Carlie
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