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I'm gonna be on tee-vee!!! yippee! and an update
Heatherbelle
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I did a local news interview last week - a cancer center here in South Bend that I had contacted the day I found out I had cancer has opened a new "wellness center" in their building & they wanted to get the word out to the public about what services they have for people with cancer and their caregivers. This place is great - they gave me free wigs (it's where I got my Blonde Bombshell!), they gave me free supplement drinks while I was having chemo, and I brought Camryn there for counseling shortly after my mom was diagnosed, because she started fearing for her & her little sissy's health. I cannot sing their praises enough. Oh, and all those things were free to me. They are paying for my mom's prescriptions (her Medicare has no prescription coverage). So when they opened the new wellness center (they have informative classes, bra fitting clinics, a wig salon, etc), they asked me if I would consider being a part of the news story, giving a client's point of view. Me, being the opposite of quiet, of course I would!!
Anyway - my story is airing tonight on "Maureen's Medical Moment" - a health-centered story they have each week on the evening news. It should be up on their website tonight so for those of you also on facebook I'll have a link on there, I'll also see if I can post one on here tonight for you!
Another thing they have at the center is "Wellness Wednesdays" - free for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. The first is a knitting class from 10-11 a.m., followed by a journaling class from 11-noon, and from 1-2 they have a walking club. 2 weeks ago I got a babysitter lined up for my little Doodie, and I'm going to start going to the classes tomorrow! Heatherbelle is going to learn how to knit! Whether or not I become a master knitter, I want to go for the cameraderie, support, and frankly, to have some "me time" to get out of the house without my kids so that I can recharge! A happy mom = a happy family!
Camryn & I also went to our first Relay for Life team captain's meeting last week, she spoke during the presentation, and will be giving the caregiver's speech at the relay. We're going to have a team & do the relay this year, I'm sure it will be alot of fun. We're excited about it. I haven't been on here posting much - my precious little 2 yr old Doodie is just BENT on driving her mommy mad, so I spend the majority of my days chasing after her, cleaning up after her, and trying to keep up with her. Feels good, though, that I'm again able to do so!
I love you guys!! I'll post my news story soon as it's up!
*hugs*
Heather
- ok i feel like a big piece of crap -not even updating on mom!! She's feeling better, getting back on her feet after chemo. No more Taxotere rashes or nausea. Her hair is starting to come back in. She's just waiting on the call back on when she starts rads. She had her initial appt & her tattoos. We're going to have a big family dinner next week at my house
I helped mom go through all her cards & letters & gifts she's received throughout her treatment so that we can send some "thank you's". We're finally "over the hump"!!
xoxo
Anyway - my story is airing tonight on "Maureen's Medical Moment" - a health-centered story they have each week on the evening news. It should be up on their website tonight so for those of you also on facebook I'll have a link on there, I'll also see if I can post one on here tonight for you!
Another thing they have at the center is "Wellness Wednesdays" - free for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. The first is a knitting class from 10-11 a.m., followed by a journaling class from 11-noon, and from 1-2 they have a walking club. 2 weeks ago I got a babysitter lined up for my little Doodie, and I'm going to start going to the classes tomorrow! Heatherbelle is going to learn how to knit! Whether or not I become a master knitter, I want to go for the cameraderie, support, and frankly, to have some "me time" to get out of the house without my kids so that I can recharge! A happy mom = a happy family!
Camryn & I also went to our first Relay for Life team captain's meeting last week, she spoke during the presentation, and will be giving the caregiver's speech at the relay. We're going to have a team & do the relay this year, I'm sure it will be alot of fun. We're excited about it. I haven't been on here posting much - my precious little 2 yr old Doodie is just BENT on driving her mommy mad, so I spend the majority of my days chasing after her, cleaning up after her, and trying to keep up with her. Feels good, though, that I'm again able to do so!
I love you guys!! I'll post my news story soon as it's up!
*hugs*
Heather
- ok i feel like a big piece of crap -not even updating on mom!! She's feeling better, getting back on her feet after chemo. No more Taxotere rashes or nausea. Her hair is starting to come back in. She's just waiting on the call back on when she starts rads. She had her initial appt & her tattoos. We're going to have a big family dinner next week at my house
I helped mom go through all her cards & letters & gifts she's received throughout her treatment so that we can send some "thank you's". We're finally "over the hump"!!xoxo
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How cool~disneyfan2008 said:just local network to you
OR can it be viewed all over...I would love to watch it..
~~ I will try and check it out on their website. -
You....mimivac said:Congrats!
This sounds like a great resource for patients and survivors and I'm glad you're getting the word out. Glad to hear your mom is doing better, too. Have a great family dinner next week!
Mimi
Are amazing!!! Can't wait to see it! The cancer center I went to in Adrian (MI) opened up a wellness thingy like this in Toledo where their second office located. Just a little too far to go to...but it sounds very similar to yours.
Love ya!
Patti -
That's awesome! Way to go!pattimc said:You....
Are amazing!!! Can't wait to see it! The cancer center I went to in Adrian (MI) opened up a wellness thingy like this in Toledo where their second office located. Just a little too far to go to...but it sounds very similar to yours.
Love ya!
Patti
That's awesome! Way to go! -
Quick Hijackpattimc said:You....
Are amazing!!! Can't wait to see it! The cancer center I went to in Adrian (MI) opened up a wellness thingy like this in Toledo where their second office located. Just a little too far to go to...but it sounds very similar to yours.
Love ya!
Patti
Patti, I grew up in Ypsilanti!
Mimi -
Lights, Camera, Action!
Heather... I am so happy for you. It sounds like such a blast! I went to a Wellness Center when I was diagnosed and sat in on some of their lectures. They are an excellent group to go for support and friendly chit chat. I know you did a fantastic job on your interview. I will definitely go online to have a look. Thanks for the share and... Congratulations!
BL
PS Do you think you can knit me a scarf? Just kidding, have fun learning how to knit. -
A Star is Born!Bella Luna said:Lights, Camera, Action!
Heather... I am so happy for you. It sounds like such a blast! I went to a Wellness Center when I was diagnosed and sat in on some of their lectures. They are an excellent group to go for support and friendly chit chat. I know you did a fantastic job on your interview. I will definitely go online to have a look. Thanks for the share and... Congratulations!
BL
PS Do you think you can knit me a scarf? Just kidding, have fun learning how to knit.
Way to go Heather! I'll go online and have a look.
Suzanne -
east coastDouble Whammy said:A Star is Born!
Way to go Heather! I'll go online and have a look.
Suzanne
I'll have to go on line also. MOLLYZ -
I think this is justelm3544 said:That's awesome!! And so glad
That's awesome!! And so glad to hear you mom is feeling better!
I think this is just fantastic. That you are doing the interview, that you found such a great place, and most of all that life is grabbing you and pulling back into its arms. Glad you are taking that me time, so important when you have children. And glad that your mom is doing well. All in all it's just plain wonderful. You go, girl.
Stef -
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http://www.wndu.com/hometop/h
http://www.wndu.com/hometop/headlines/Cancer_Services_Help_and_Hope_in_the_Bend_115575204.html
I don't know how to post a link on here - but you should be able to copy this & paste it in your browser & it will take you the news story on the website, and they have the video on there as well.
Thank you for saying such nice things to me & your support & excitement for me! I've made it my mission to speak out, write, raise money, and do whatever I personally can to raise breast cancer awareness so that they can find that damn cure already!
*hugs*
Heather -
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Heather, that sounds like a
Heather, that sounds like a wonderful center and that you are part of it is even better.
How exciting to be on TV and promoting something that you know will do so much good! Awesome!! And so glad your mom is feeling better. That must certainly lighten your load a bit. Enjoy your dinner!!
jan -
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