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Holding on to Strength…

Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 by Laurie

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” ~ Mathatma Gandi ~ It’s day two of my second to last cycle of Chemo and I can’t tell you enough how much I’m looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Cloudy Days…

Posted on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 by Laurie

Some days I have feel I have nothing to say. It’s as if my mind is a blank slate. Nothing forms. It’s as if I have clouds in my brain.. they hover and wisp around.. shrouding any intelligent or creative … 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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Third one down…

Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by Laurie

Here I am after just being hooked up to my meds but before they really kicked in… So I started this post after I got home Wednesday from my third chemo treatment.. but didn’t feel well enough to write. Figured … Continue reading →

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That “Thing” We Have…

Posted on Sunday, April 18, 2010 by Laurie

So most of us have something about us that we like and other people like as well.. I am talking about a physical characteristic such as beautiful or interesting eyes, lips, nose, chin, hair etc. Well.. mine is my hair.. … Continue reading →

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First chemo treatment…

Posted on Thursday, April 1, 2010 by Laurie

Yesterday was my first day of chemotherapy. This little guy was my mascot and will continue to be my mascot and accompany me on my subsequent chemo treatments. He was a very thoughtful and loving gift from my second family … Continue reading →

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And so it’s begins…

Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 by Laurie

Today is the first day of my chemotherapy treatments. I have very mixed feelings about this. Yes.. I am so very glad to actually be starting a treatment to get rid of this “thing” that has invaded my body and … Continue reading →

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