Survivor speaking experience
Thanks for the support!
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Gail
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Great Gail!
I am proud of you!
When I was first Dx'd last October, my head was reeling, etc. You know the routine. Just days later I attended an art critique group I belong to. There are about 15 wonderful artists in this group, most my age (in their 50's). I had created a small journal quilt about how I was feeling, and wasn't even planning on showing it that day. But suddenly I found myself standing in front of these ladies and sharing my story. I called myself a "public service announcement." Their response was unbelievable. First of all, those who hadn't yet had a colonoscopy told me they planned one soon, and most followed through. They asked intelligent questions, and offered whatever help I needed. They continue to send me funny cards, goofy socks (it's a joke with my nurses), books, CD's, whatever they think I would enjoy. I am so looking forward to this month's meeting - the first I will be able to attend since that day. Yes, I cried and so did they. But we laughed also. That is the day we named my tumor Fred, and the day I realized I was NOT alone.
Good for you for sharing your story!
Vicki0 -
Doh!
How could I have forgotten to put this piece of information in my previous posts? I told them about your healing bags, Kay, and I took mine to show. Everyone was impressed. It was also very comforting for me to hold while I was speaking.
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Gail0 -
Congrats.....tootsie1 said:Doh!
How could I have forgotten to put this piece of information in my previous posts? I told them about your healing bags, Kay, and I took mine to show. Everyone was impressed. It was also very comforting for me to hold while I was speaking.
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Gail
Congrats on a milestone for you. Also for waking people up to the severity of what we or they can go through. you have done them a valuable service as well as yourself....Im very proud of you........God Bless ya...........0 -
ThanksBuzzard said:Congrats.....
Congrats on a milestone for you. Also for waking people up to the severity of what we or they can go through. you have done them a valuable service as well as yourself....Im very proud of you........God Bless ya...........
Thank you, dear. That means a lot.
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Gail0
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