tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post4704630128041397554..comments2024-03-08T05:20:15.941-06:00Comments on The Westra World: mixed...Vickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-33057827774854810852014-01-11T16:00:55.234-06:002014-01-11T16:00:55.234-06:00It is not an easy life for a patient but it is als...It is not an easy life for a patient but it is also not an easy life for a doctor either. You have to not get emotionally involved cause it can affect a doctors health as well. But how do you not get emotionally involved when people come looking to you to get well.<br />You know miracles are out there. You have to keep searching until you find the right one for the right person and this makes living day to day trying to find one very hard for both people involved.<br />But it is out there so you have to keep trying. I can't believe a disease is smarter than a human. All it does it mutate, hide but people find it again. One day it won't have any more options or places to hide and then bang!, you got it cornered and then gone. Until then you have to hang in there Vicky.<br /><br />xoxoxoxoA Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-72684983163654891272014-01-10T10:48:27.758-06:002014-01-10T10:48:27.758-06:00beautiful, moving, and anointed. wonderful words ...beautiful, moving, and anointed. wonderful words of life. I'm blessed to be peeking in and reading. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-72188689572368580122014-01-09T23:45:53.626-06:002014-01-09T23:45:53.626-06:00Hey again! Just wanted to follow up and let you k...Hey again! Just wanted to follow up and let you know that Shelby referred me to a great OBGYN. I had major bleeding issues probably as a result of Tamoxifen. Let me know if you would like her name. She is fabulous.<br /><br />You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. As I told you today, I have that darling Colton in my class to remind me many times a day to pray for you. He is such a wonderful boy. You can be so proud knowing that he comes to school with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning. His love for you and his family is obvious. I love his sense of humor, too!<br /><br />Take care!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03818267577743110088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-72913725247204172002014-01-09T17:03:51.889-06:002014-01-09T17:03:51.889-06:00Cheyenne,
I could reach for words all day- and t...Cheyenne, <br /><br />I could reach for words all day- and they'd be sincere and right from my heart. But what you've written, is beyond what I can adequately express in words. <br /><br />Your vision- your dream- is profoundly moving! I can so see it in my head- like I'm there with you. 19 years old honey? I can't fathom, and palliative care sweet friend- oh my heart. Where you've been and where you are now and all that's in between I would read if it were a book or we would talk if we were in the same place. I'm touched that you would share. <br /><br />Your insight is so compelling and real to me. I swear I am right there with you and I so feel you. You have blessed me- beyond measure. <br /><br />Love to you- deep and wide friend- deep and wide.Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-16910940902605832292014-01-09T15:35:50.353-06:002014-01-09T15:35:50.353-06:00Vicky,
If you could close your eyes and picture b...Vicky,<br /><br />If you could close your eyes and picture being guided up marvelous old stone steps, a dream all in colors of pink, to a place you aren't sure how you got there -- and being taken up to the top of something like a castle - and peer out and a man tells you 'it is going to be okay, all these people - all these people are praying." and you looked out and there were thousands, thousands, more people than one could see out to the horizon, all different races - and your heart knew they were praying. And I don't know what okay means, but when there are that many people praying, God's will is being done and it is 'okay.' <br /><br />I had a dream when I was young - a girl from a conservative rural upbringing - who didn't know about 'dreams or visions' and I have only told a small, small handful of folks of this dream from when I was nineteen years old and laying in palliative care. <br /><br />All I know Vicky - is prayer does something. There are things going on in a world we can not see. And all I want to do is wrap you in my arms, touch my hands to your face and say you are so loved, you are so prayed for and ever so treasured. Your family is a treasure. Your words are a treasure. You aren't just impacting people because of your circumstances and people aren't just applauding you for being 'brave & inspirational' - you are just that type of person. Your circumstances you are in are part of your story, but it is not your whole story -- YOU, your heart, your makeup and being are what are startling and moving. <br /><br />Friend, you are loved.Cheyennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06640336958361582442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-81674952997452648162014-01-09T10:41:29.025-06:002014-01-09T10:41:29.025-06:00Thankful, continually, for those prayers Norma- bl...Thankful, continually, for those prayers Norma- blessings to you! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-67124636777632338472014-01-09T10:40:46.722-06:002014-01-09T10:40:46.722-06:00You are too sweet and I am long overdue on coming ...You are too sweet and I am long overdue on coming to visit you- soon- I know I saw a new post pop up- look forward to coming over and catching up! Love you honey! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-68046095626444084182014-01-09T10:39:45.713-06:002014-01-09T10:39:45.713-06:00So good to see you here honey! Gosh I think of yo...So good to see you here honey! Gosh I think of you often! So glad we both have a Dr. P and yes, a Dr. L- you and I both truly get how blessed we are! Big hugs and prayers ongoing for you as well! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-54191481937689978242014-01-09T10:38:21.767-06:002014-01-09T10:38:21.767-06:00Thankful you are still doing each thing you do! L...Thankful you are still doing each thing you do! Love to you Kelly~Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-71852399361409672532014-01-09T10:36:21.420-06:002014-01-09T10:36:21.420-06:00Its true Eileen- the feeling of time to do what ne...Its true Eileen- the feeling of time to do what needs to be done is truly just that- a gift and I am resting in that. Thankful for those prayers Eileen! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-34944111836947460682014-01-09T10:35:11.603-06:002014-01-09T10:35:11.603-06:00Thanks Ms. A- I know how it feels and please know ...Thanks Ms. A- I know how it feels and please know how much I think of you! Blessings and love to you!! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-63107733965561796862014-01-09T10:32:31.060-06:002014-01-09T10:32:31.060-06:00Susan- yeah- NED is fickle to be sure and elusive....Susan- yeah- NED is fickle to be sure and elusive. Its all right- way too many other blessings to count- my gratitude journal is still filling! Thanks for the kind words- truly- they encourage me. Hugs friend! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-82582506069895695352014-01-09T10:31:03.098-06:002014-01-09T10:31:03.098-06:00Thanks Bonnie- I truly think that very succinctly ...Thanks Bonnie- I truly think that very succinctly expresses exactly what I feel- thanks for being alongside me! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-24754387234632315952014-01-09T10:30:01.922-06:002014-01-09T10:30:01.922-06:00Oh Marcy- thanks for that tip- will look into it f...Oh Marcy- thanks for that tip- will look into it for sure! We have just started so I have much to learn :) Hugs and prayers right back to you!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-36002081189341342842014-01-09T10:29:01.254-06:002014-01-09T10:29:01.254-06:00Much love right back to you~Much love right back to you~Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-62393566254602363952014-01-09T10:28:36.540-06:002014-01-09T10:28:36.540-06:00Thank you so much! Blessings and love to you :)Thank you so much! Blessings and love to you :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-10731414832157307892014-01-09T10:28:07.986-06:002014-01-09T10:28:07.986-06:00Roxane- I think its because I don't bear it al...Roxane- I think its because I don't bear it alone. Truly I marvel every day at how many show up here so consistently- both the ones that comment and the ones who don't- but they're here- reading and paying attention and making me feel like I am not doing this alone. I have Him walking with me and all of you- I just have to keep putting one foot, faithfully, in front of the other- as we all do! Hugs sweet friend!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-37869803943754886692014-01-09T10:25:21.590-06:002014-01-09T10:25:21.590-06:00You've truly assessed the situation very astut...You've truly assessed the situation very astutely I think- well said! Yes- Dr. P finds ways always to keep things in perspective and I truly rely on that to help me keep a proper focus. The news isn't always what we hope to hear, however, how we choose to deal with it can make a big difference. Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-65372801663038847142014-01-09T10:20:30.791-06:002014-01-09T10:20:30.791-06:00Thank you Peggy- for faithfully following along af...Thank you Peggy- for faithfully following along after having just gone through this with your mother- it speaks volumes to me about who you are. I love that you share so openly with me, all that read. Thank you for being you! Hugs and love to you!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-27031196810635767712014-01-09T10:18:39.398-06:002014-01-09T10:18:39.398-06:00Linda- the book that the quote comes from is a gri...Linda- the book that the quote comes from is a gripping-fast paced read with some really well-done pieces of prose in it. Its a mystery that has some hard stuff in it- but I still think about it often :) I am definitely hanging onto HOPE and yes that is indeed what all of the Oncology Department extends to us- from reception to our nurses to infusion to the volunteers, to the oncs themselves. Its truly what keeps so many of us going- that and people like you- willing to invest their time, energy and prayers in us- that is what counts and makes a difference I think. Thankful to you- to the entire army for all they have done and continue to do! Love to you, forever friend :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-47376369883551521782014-01-09T10:14:29.299-06:002014-01-09T10:14:29.299-06:00Amen Peggy- to both you and Linda! Amen Peggy- to both you and Linda! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-37620189748517434402014-01-09T10:13:54.893-06:002014-01-09T10:13:54.893-06:00xxoo- thankful for you always friend :)xxoo- thankful for you always friend :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-55324779516085841512014-01-09T08:30:45.053-06:002014-01-09T08:30:45.053-06:00I am right there with you as an introvert, but its...I am right there with you as an introvert, but its one of those things I have learned to "lean into" versus shy away from. I try to think of it as maybe helping someone else and clearly it usually helps me too. Yes- about Dr. P- and truly so many of my bc friends speak equally well of their oncs - so we are blessed overall as a community I think. Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-17597011182545583332014-01-09T08:15:40.783-06:002014-01-09T08:15:40.783-06:00Snap- I'd be in California in an instant!! We...Snap- I'd be in California in an instant!! We'd have a ball together- of this I have no doubt!! Thank you for your thoughtful and wise responses- all of you mommy mentor me so and I hope you know how much YOUR words impact my life! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-79199752914871582152014-01-09T08:08:14.706-06:002014-01-09T08:08:14.706-06:00Karen- you have such a keen insight- I always feel...Karen- you have such a keen insight- I always feel he somehow "intuits" whatever I need at the time- I definitely know I've been graced with having him lead the way for me! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.com