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Starting a cancer support group

lisa42
lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
I just wanted to share what has me excited lately... I am going to start a cancer support group at my church for people in the communities of Fallbrook and Bonsall, where I live! This is pretty lacking in the area. I shared my enthusiasm for this need with my pastor and he's all gung ho for the idea! I was inspired to do this last week while doing my sauna therapy. I talked with several people there who are just so lonely and need others to talk to who are going through cancer (either themselves or loved ones). I really believe God is calling me to do this. I don't have the details put together yet, but working on that with the pastor and staff in the next couple of weeks.

It's fun to be excited about something like this!

Lisa
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  • idlehunters
    idlehunters CSN Member Posts: 1,787 Member
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    GREAT Lisa!!!!!!!!
    What an awesome thing to do!! So many people have no one to talk to. I agree, I think it is your calling....you go girl!

    Jennie
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  • Marianne313
    Marianne313 CSN Member Posts: 124
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    idlehunters said:

    GREAT Lisa!!!!!!!!
    What an awesome thing to do!! So many people have no one to talk to. I agree, I think it is your calling....you go girl!

    Jennie

    terrific
    I think this is awesome! Maybe I'll check my church to see if they have any of this type of thing or know of some place local that does do it. :) Guess I'll also check near where my aunt lives since I feel like I live in PA and in MD equal amounts.

    Thank you for posting this Lisa and I wish you all the luck.

    Marianne
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    Marianne313 said:

    terrific
    I think this is awesome! Maybe I'll check my church to see if they have any of this type of thing or know of some place local that does do it. :) Guess I'll also check near where my aunt lives since I feel like I live in PA and in MD equal amounts.

    Thank you for posting this Lisa and I wish you all the luck.

    Marianne

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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
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    Would Have Been Your 1st Customer.....
    ....but alas, I had to go back to work, LOL:)

    Great idea, Lisa, and I wish you all of the luck with your project. Excitement is a great thing and is "the straw that stirs the drink."

    -Craig
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
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    Great
    You will be a wonderful inspiration to the members as well. Let us know how the planning is coming. Glad your Pastor is pleased with your starting this group. Good luck.

    Kim
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
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    Graci
    Hi Graci,

    Yes, all cancers will be included- for both the ones with cancer and for anyone dealiing with cancer in someone they know and love.
    I will keep you updated when I get it going!

    Lisa
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  • Bear23
    Bear23 CSN Member Posts: 84
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    Lisa,
    I go to a Cancer
    Lisa,
    I go to a Cancer Prayer and Support group at a local Methodist church. The leader, a survivor, will be presenting at the national (I think) or regional Methodist annual meeting. Any one is welcome. It is a positive experience and we have a core group of 12-15 members. If you want more info I can get it for you. This is a one of a kind group here in our area as most other groups tend to be shy of the faith issues.

    Valerie
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
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    Bear23 said:

    Lisa,
    I go to a Cancer
    Lisa,
    I go to a Cancer Prayer and Support group at a local Methodist church. The leader, a survivor, will be presenting at the national (I think) or regional Methodist annual meeting. Any one is welcome. It is a positive experience and we have a core group of 12-15 members. If you want more info I can get it for you. This is a one of a kind group here in our area as most other groups tend to be shy of the faith issues.

    Valerie

    Valerie/Bear23
    Hi Valerie,

    Thanks for sharing. Yes, I'd be interested in any info you'd like to share about the group you go to. Could you send me a pm on it?

    Thanks in advance!

    Lisa :)
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  • Bear23
    Bear23 CSN Member Posts: 84
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    lisa42 said:

    Valerie/Bear23
    Hi Valerie,

    Thanks for sharing. Yes, I'd be interested in any info you'd like to share about the group you go to. Could you send me a pm on it?

    Thanks in advance!

    Lisa :)

    meeting next week
    We meet next week and I will see what the leader has. I think he was working on a powerpoint. I'll pm you.
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  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love CSN Member Posts: 1,522 Member
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    Dear Lisa,you are always the
    Dear Lisa,you are always the best.This is really inspiring.Definitely this is going to help many people.Wish you the best,hope everything goes well.
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  • christinecarl
    christinecarl CSN Member Posts: 544 Member
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    If I was in your area, I
    If I was in your area, I would be signing up for your group! What a wonderful thing to do for others in your community.
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
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    Great!
    Lisa, that's fabulous! I'm so proud of you for doing this. You're always doing for other people.

    *hugs*
    Gail
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  • usakat
    usakat CSN Member Posts: 610 Member
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    Hugs to you, Lisa!
    Hello Lisa!

    I don't chime in so much lately, but I do still lurk to keep up with everyone. You, dearest, are a true cancer warrior! I'm blessed to know you through CSN - YOU ROCK!!! I am so often deeply impressed with you...you not only make lemonade with your lemons, but pie, cake, muffins and all the other things one can make with lemons. Good for you for starting your support group - yes, God is calling! And thank you for answering the call. The world is a better place with you here :)

    Hugs - Katie
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  • plh4gail
    plh4gail CSN Member Posts: 1,238 Member
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    Lisa....this sounds awesome!
    Lisa....this sounds awesome! I want to go too! I have soo much to say......

    Love ya, Gail
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
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    plh4gail said:

    Lisa....this sounds awesome!
    Lisa....this sounds awesome! I want to go too! I have soo much to say......

    Love ya, Gail

    Wish you all were in my area and could come!
    Thanks everyone for the kind words- I wish you all could come! But... it's been through interactions with all of you on CSN and with other people I have met in my area that have cancer that are prompting me to do this. I do like to help others but, honestly, it really helps me to help others- I get so much out of having discussions with others and letting people have a sounding board. I don't get much of that at home myself & so I know that others have this need and many have it much more so than I do.

    Love and hugs to you all-
    Lisa :)
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  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea CSN Member Posts: 3,900 Member
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    lisa42 said:

    Wish you all were in my area and could come!
    Thanks everyone for the kind words- I wish you all could come! But... it's been through interactions with all of you on CSN and with other people I have met in my area that have cancer that are prompting me to do this. I do like to help others but, honestly, it really helps me to help others- I get so much out of having discussions with others and letting people have a sounding board. I don't get much of that at home myself & so I know that others have this need and many have it much more so than I do.

    Love and hugs to you all-
    Lisa :)

    goodluck with your group, I know you will be great.
    dear lisa,

    Did you notice the irony that I ended my support group because I could not get any help to run it. thats life for me. best of luck, me prayers are for your success with your group.

    hugs,

    Pete
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  • tina dasilva
    tina dasilva CSN Member Posts: 641
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    AWESOME!!!!!
    Awesome Lisa <3
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
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    pete43lost_at_sea said:

    goodluck with your group, I know you will be great.
    dear lisa,

    Did you notice the irony that I ended my support group because I could not get any help to run it. thats life for me. best of luck, me prayers are for your success with your group.

    hugs,

    Pete

    Pete
    Hi Pete,

    I did read your post about having to end your group. I hope and pray that I won't run into the same problems. Looks like I probably won't get it going until mid August. I'm wanting it to be the 1st and 3rd weeks of the month & my vacation/cruise will interfere, so my pastor and I agreed that let's give it some time to get organized, get word out, and get past my vacation. I'll let you know then how it goes.

    That's too bad about your group. Maybe it will pick up again at a later time.

    Lisa
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  • BuckeyedPeach
    BuckeyedPeach CSN Member Posts: 14
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    Wish I Was In Your Area. . .
    because I'd come but the cities you mentioned don't sound familiar. . .?

    I'm new here and I am guessing you must have joined some time ago as people seem to know you--and from what I've read you sound like someone I'd love to meet! (And my name happens to be "Lisa" too!).

    I hope God blesses your socks off with this group and I will look forward to reading how it is going for you.

    God bless!
    Lisa
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
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    BuckeyedPeach said:

    Wish I Was In Your Area. . .
    because I'd come but the cities you mentioned don't sound familiar. . .?

    I'm new here and I am guessing you must have joined some time ago as people seem to know you--and from what I've read you sound like someone I'd love to meet! (And my name happens to be "Lisa" too!).

    I hope God blesses your socks off with this group and I will look forward to reading how it is going for you.

    God bless!
    Lisa

    Peachy Lisa
    Hi Lisa,

    Wish you were too! Where do you live? I am in southern California in north San Diego county. As I mentioned to Pete above, it looks like the group won't get going until mid August, but I will definitely let you all know how it goes!
    By the way, welcome to the board!

    Lisa
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