I have a funny memory of mom being followed by one of grandpa's racing horses. She was laughing one of those panicky laughs while trying to keep away from him. He got out from inside the fence and was running up behind her along the long driveway. I think he liked mom's hair or thought she had carrots and apples. Anyway, it was pretty comical. Mom loved horses.
I go by #Servivorgirl. Celebrating almost 14 years since diagnosis of stage IIIC ovarian cancer, recently restaged to IVB. My blog is called Nobody Has Ovarian Cancer because I felt like a nobody upon the eventual correct diagnosis. Being told multiple times that I was too young to have ovarian cancer, I did not receive the proper testing. I am so grateful to Him for all those who allow me to share my love, to those who love me and those who treat my illness. I praise Him always.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Love
I have a funny memory of mom being followed by one of grandpa's racing horses. She was laughing one of those panicky laughs while trying to keep away from him. He got out from inside the fence and was running up behind her along the long driveway. I think he liked mom's hair or thought she had carrots and apples. Anyway, it was pretty comical. Mom loved horses.
Sunday, January 05, 2014
Support Her
I am posting the link below, as I cannot copy it to my blog directly.
I am really fortunate in that my gyn oncologist has always placed my quality of life as her number one priority when it comes to my care. I currently have a counselor and my support network is open and listens to my needs. Cancer is complex, ovarian cancer is no exception. Adding cancer to your already complex life and to the lives of those around you brings about all kinds of opportunities for generosity, but also can bring about sadness and isolation.
If you have ovarian cancer and feel that you need more emotional support, you are not alone.
This article outlines areas of need and validates that supportive environments play a critical role in our quality of life. Not everyone gets the support they need, but personally I think it's not always because of lack of potential. Giving help and receiving help are sensitive issues in general. Caregivers and loved ones may not really know how to help and understanding cancer fatigue, for example, is almost impossible unless you know it yourself.
It is somewhat of a relief that this area of need is being studied as it relates to ovarian cancer. I hope to see more research and help in this area for all who are effected by ovarian cancer.
Peace and blessings to you!
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pon.3322/abstract
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Happy New Year 2014
http://vatican.com/news/frame.aspx?url=http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1305423.htm
Monday, December 23, 2013
Missing Our Beloved At Christmas
Christmas Without The Dearly Departed
The tree this year stands at 2 feet, and a tiny string of lights seems just enough. The complexity of emotions revealed at Christmas just after the death of a dear loved one can be impossible to manage. We pray for the Grace of God and hope to behave gracefully at this most bittersweet time of year.
To reconcile it all makes no sense. Be and breathe. Cry and rejoice. Trust in Him to comfort you. We can only do the best we can do, in each hour and day. Take no stock in the material and offer a smile of joy.
There is a beautiful poem below the tree:
Christmas In Heaven
~author unknown
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