Ok, I want to know…who gets to decide how much a life is worth in an insurance agency? I read about a woman in Oregon who has lung cancer. It was treated in the past and she was in remission; and then, it came back. Her doctor recommended a course of drug treatment that would [...]
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Posted in cancer, chemo, courage, emotions, family, Fear, friendship, health, hopes, life, love, mental and physical health, music, religion, support, well-being on Aug 2nd, 2008
For those who have had the unfortunate experience of hearing that they have cancer, facing the decisions of how best to fight the disease is a bit like arm wrestling the devil. You can’t see cancer from the outside…but, it has the power to destroy you. For the most part, you are in a [...]
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Posted in cancer, Celebration, celebrity, charitable organizations, chemo, children, coaching, emotions, encouragement, Faith, Fame, family, Fear, Good Morning America, grief, health, Heart, hospital, Impact, life, loneliness, loss, medical, mental and physical health, news, of connections, pain and misery, parenting, Patriotism, politics, prayer, relationships, Robin Roberts, sadness, spiritual, support, television, trauma, well-being on Jul 14th, 2008
There is something special and unique about the bonding that takes place when people bond through their shared experiences. Something that i noticed when my parents each went through their cancer diagnosis and treatment sessions…intense bonding with fellow cancer patients and their families. That bond in those relationships was a lifeline at times. The fear [...]
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Posted in cancer, celebrity, chemo, Dancing With The Stars, death, entertainment, Fame, family, fashion, grief, health, history, hospital, Impact, law enforcement, legal, life, loss, medical, music, news, Passing Away, Patriotism, politics, sports, surgery, television on Jun 2nd, 2008
Today there will be news reports on the outcome of Senator Ted Kennedy’s brain surgery. He was scheduled to undergo brain surgery this morning at 9 am. Then he will be in the hospital for approximately 1 week. After the surgery he will be undergoing radiation and chemotherapy soon to treat the cancer. We wish [...]
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Posted in accomplishments, Biker, Blogging, cancer, celebrity, charity, chemo, commitment, courage, death, Education, Good Morning America, health, inspiration, life, medical, mental and physical health, news, politics, Remembering, support, Teamwork on May 12th, 2008
Lance Armstrong is a force to be reckoned with; in sports, and in the world of cancer education and fundraising. He is a world reknown cyclist of the Tour de France fame. He himself fought his way back from a grim testicular cancer diagnosis. He has celebrated his well-being by committing to the [...]
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Posted in adoption, Amazing, baby, birthday, cancer, chemo, children, Creating, Education, family, giving, grandchildren, health, help, hopes, hospital, hospitals, kids, life, medical, mental and physical health, miracles, mom, mother, parenting, power, pregnancy, science, Teen Pregnancy on May 4th, 2008
If you are alive and reading this….take your finger and point it towards your middle…feel that indentation? You are the proud owner of a belly button. Do you know where your got your very own personalized lint collector? From your mom…your belly button was a gift. Did you know that your belly button [...]
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Posted in accomplishments, Beauty, cancer, charity, chemo, comfort, entertainment, Faith, Good Morning America, health, inspiration, loss, Models, RobinRoberts, surgery on Apr 21st, 2008
Robin Roberts made me cry…again ! You know what…she has decided to take off her wig and present herself as she is. Since the chemo treatments and the radiation, she has been wearing a wig. She said she now realizes that she was clinging to the Robin of before her diagnosis. That is ok…the [...]
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Posted in cancer, chemo, Faith, Good Morning America, health, hospitals, inspiration, loss, mental and physical health, miracles, Robin Roberts, support on Mar 28th, 2008
At the close of today’s Good Morning America, Robin Roberts announced that later today was the LAST of her radiation treatments…then she said that she wanted to dance… she asked the audience to dance with her….and, she gave credit where credit is due…Praise Jesus! I am so very happy for Robin. I am sure [...]
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