Category Archives: The diagnosis – cancer

Trying to Stay in the Light…

Posted on Monday, August 30, 2010 by Laurie

I can’t believe how fast the month of August sped by. Most of the time I don’t want summer to end but this time.. the end of August meant that my chemo treatments were coming to a close at least … Continue reading →

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Another year…

Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 by Laurie

.. has come and gone. It happened so fast I feel like I’m still spinning. I tend to see yearly cycles through school years rather then the calender year.. probably has to do with having a child but I always … Continue reading →

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This Past Week…

Posted on Thursday, August 5, 2010 by Laurie

This last week has been very trying in many ways but I now feel like I’ve come on to the other side.. at least for now.. I’ve been dealing with some depression for the past few weeks. However part of … Continue reading →

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Morning Breezes…

Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 by Laurie

“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than … Continue reading →

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Nineteen…

Posted on Monday, July 19, 2010 by Laurie

Nineteen… is a common number as of late for me.. well only common twice as of late. Today is July 19, 4 months to the day since my Lymphoma Cancer diagnosis. I will always remember this date as well as … Continue reading →

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Chemo Brain…

Posted on Friday, July 16, 2010 by Laurie

This past Wednesday was my sixth chemo treatment.. I’m so glad I only have two more to go. I’m feeling worse each time and frankly I’m getting pretty worn out from them. My symptoms are progressively getting worse as I … Continue reading →

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Birthday Connections…

Posted on Monday, July 12, 2010 by Laurie

Yesterday we had a family get together at my Aunt’s house in New Hampshire. It was to celebrate my grandfather’s 90th birthday. I can’t say how wonderful it was to be around family.. some of whom I haven’t seen in … Continue reading →

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The last few days…

Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2010 by Laurie

This latest chemo treatment is kicking my ass. I’ve not felt this bad since I first started my treatments. Not sure why. I know the poisons that I get are accumulating in my body so this is probably the reason. … Continue reading →

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The Hatties Show…

Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 by Laurie

Tomorrow which is Thursday June 24 I am having a photography show Living in the Moment here in Hallowell at a great place called Hattie’s Chowder House. There will be a small reception at 6:00 pm and then will be … Continue reading →

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Steeped in sadness…

Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2010 by Laurie

“There are as many nights as days, and the one is just as long as the other in the year’s course. Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word ‘happy’ would lose its meaning … Continue reading →

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