tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post9053345562921476843..comments2024-02-12T11:19:53.040-05:00Comments on RIGHT WHERE WE BELONG: How One Phone Call Ruined My Day--Blindsided! (Writer's Workshop)Karen and Gerardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15234935499886839237noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-39010554905272847802010-03-05T00:23:34.957-05:002010-03-05T00:23:34.957-05:00Stay positive and always keep the laughter....it&#...Stay positive and always keep the laughter....it's what keeps me going through cancer!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395153992892479101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-44247562576039749072010-03-04T20:20:31.841-05:002010-03-04T20:20:31.841-05:00Thanks for everyone's kind comments, well wish...Thanks for everyone's kind comments, well wishes and encouragement. I never thought myself to be inspirational. I just had my 6-month follow-up mammogram and it looked good, just some scar tissue the surgeon said should be smaller in another six months. Now I'm spending over $400 a month for that pill though (never expected it to be that much)--talk about blindsided, I thought it would cost $4 a month like my other ones do!Karen Zemekhttp://www.zemeks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-55893484252491941812010-03-04T14:36:48.572-05:002010-03-04T14:36:48.572-05:00I am so glad that everything turned out ok! I imag...I am so glad that everything turned out ok! I imagine it was horrifying to go thru something like this. Oh my. I love that you were back teaching sunday school right away again. You are a blessing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-6821013882014307372010-03-04T09:20:59.763-05:002010-03-04T09:20:59.763-05:00So you are doing well now? Everything is still ok...So you are doing well now? Everything is still okay?<br /><br />Ugh... I am so sorry you had to endure that...Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14534463785605832840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-49622853514816415042010-03-04T08:08:01.616-05:002010-03-04T08:08:01.616-05:00This certainly fits Mama Kat's prompts. I can ...This certainly fits Mama Kat's prompts. I can only hope that if anything like that ever happens to me or my loved ones that I will handle it with the grace and dignity that you did. You are an inspiration.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442334953395787362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-35660698000810435582010-03-04T08:01:55.629-05:002010-03-04T08:01:55.629-05:00That you for sharing your story! Visiting from Ma...That you for sharing your story! Visiting from Mama Kats!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475894996684337257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-26316111530647754842010-03-04T07:26:36.725-05:002010-03-04T07:26:36.725-05:00Glad you are on the mend....its scary getting a ph...Glad you are on the mend....its scary getting a phone call like that! Visiting from mama kats xxFarmers Wifeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108216621628520756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-65622781697349902142010-01-05T17:55:53.320-05:002010-01-05T17:55:53.320-05:00Visiting you from SITS and I am your newest follow...Visiting you from SITS and I am your newest follower. Wow. It sounds like this ended well for you. So glad. I cannot imagine how you felt...Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-48765379888212039902009-12-29T20:19:25.295-05:002009-12-29T20:19:25.295-05:00I hope I never have to know what it feels like to ...I hope I never have to know what it feels like to get a call like that one. But we are lucky to have this amazing community of friends to help us when we need it!<br /><br />I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and I'm glad it's all been good news along the way. I hope it stays that way!Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-81327001548721904642009-12-25T10:38:12.175-05:002009-12-25T10:38:12.175-05:00Praying for you and your family during this diffic...Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.A. Gamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00808057510960734254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-25950525498371714332009-12-24T14:04:38.071-05:002009-12-24T14:04:38.071-05:00What a positive and happy ending! Just stopping b...What a positive and happy ending! Just stopping by from SITS, but will be thinking about you and your family during Christmas!Courtney @ One Fine Wirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676404433674768084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-24014573882662484772009-12-24T14:02:30.707-05:002009-12-24T14:02:30.707-05:00Glad to hear that you are doing well. I hope you ...Glad to hear that you are doing well. I hope you have a happy - and healthy - new year! Visiting from the SITS link-up :)Serendipityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03436548412774160040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-9665759422610871812009-12-24T13:59:45.373-05:002009-12-24T13:59:45.373-05:00Popping in from SITS. Im so happy you are feeling ...Popping in from SITS. Im so happy you are feeling better and healthy!! All the best to you in the new year!itsybitsyknitsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11088219207928677996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-10080694152972072412009-12-24T12:04:50.328-05:002009-12-24T12:04:50.328-05:00Merry SITSmas, wishing you a happy and HEALTHY 201...Merry SITSmas, wishing you a happy and HEALTHY 2010!!! : )pink and green mama MaryLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961907935822653414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-47716399634415987552009-12-24T11:39:18.188-05:002009-12-24T11:39:18.188-05:00Coming by from SITS link up! I'm thrilled to ...Coming by from SITS link up! I'm thrilled to hear that you're doing well!! You'll have to come by and check out my blog and check out our Breast Cancer 3-day posts--lots of photos and a great stories of the event. Merry Christmas and here's to a fab 2010!Kelley with Amy's Angelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11815426069055211963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-39359327572469123112009-12-24T09:07:03.842-05:002009-12-24T09:07:03.842-05:00Thanks for sharing this as your post. I am glad to...Thanks for sharing this as your post. I am glad to hear you are doing okay... I wish you the best in 2010...<br /><br />Stopping by from SITS..Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513249357085004389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-84102365607455134062009-09-25T23:37:35.179-04:002009-09-25T23:37:35.179-04:00Just read this from the Fight the Fight posting on...Just read this from the Fight the Fight posting on Him, Me and our Three.<br />Thinking of you!Nicolasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08495066241131551069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-51874734806646446552009-08-25T10:35:54.223-04:002009-08-25T10:35:54.223-04:00I knew you were waiting for results and just learn...I knew you were waiting for results and just learned that your results weren't good. I'm very sorry to hear this news, but know with your spirit and faith in God you'll be okay.Judehttp://jude8753.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-79314268836676339602009-08-25T05:18:15.940-04:002009-08-25T05:18:15.940-04:00I'm lost for words. I will keep you in my pray...I'm lost for words. I will keep you in my prayers constantly.Tania @ Larger Family Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11874505458409069530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-78934753129552883632009-08-24T19:51:49.933-04:002009-08-24T19:51:49.933-04:00Kat: Thanks for your prayers and taking the time ...Kat: Thanks for your prayers and taking the time to comment.<br /><br />Tina: Thanks for your prayers. I'm glad I can have a good attitude but it's only the beginning. Hope I can continue to stay strong and be optimistic.<br /><br />Robyn's Ravings: Thanks for your prayers. During this waiting time I am trying to bombard my body with lots of vegetables and green tea and V-8 juice. At least I feel like I'm on the offense that way in fighting this. Hope I remember to check out the good eating group starting 9/1. It might help me.<br /><br />Mountain Woman: Thanks so much for your prayers. I wish I could just ignore it and make it all go away but I am putting my trust in Jesus to heal me and am being anointed for healing Sunday after church by the elders as instructed in James. It's really hard though to be certain of healing when I know of others who weren't healed even though many people prayed for them and they had faith too. <br /><br />Christine: Thanks for visiting my blog and for your prayers. I really appreciate them! Looking forward to reading more of your comments and visiting your blog as well SITSta.<br /><br />The Bumbles: This was shocking for me too because I feel absolutely fine and can't feel any lump at all, nor could the surgeon. I know several cancer survivors to so I am hopeful. Thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment.Karen & Gerard Zemekhttp://www.zemeks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-13649335459755432182009-08-23T23:57:21.331-04:002009-08-23T23:57:21.331-04:00Oh Karen - that is not the kind of news I wanted t...Oh Karen - that is not the kind of news I wanted to see when stopping by to check in on your world. I'm very sorry for your diagnosis. My boss is battling prostate cancer for the last year and there are many others in my life that are survivors. Here in Boston the Red Sox partner with Dana Farber Cancer Institute's "Jimmy Fund" each year to raise money for cancer, with a focus on children. The pledge drive is this week and their goal is $5 million. You will be in my thoughts when we donate.The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-63887212428706135662009-08-23T20:02:18.879-04:002009-08-23T20:02:18.879-04:00Karen
I came upon your blog, and this post from H...Karen<br /><br />I came upon your blog, and this post from Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest, however, I find myself at this moment in prayer for you and your family as you walk this particular journey in your life.<br /><br />My prayers and my thoughts are for the very best outcome! For radiant health and for peace.<br /><br />I had a recent cancer diagnosis (3 weeks ago) Thyroid. The "C" word can throw you for a loop, to be sure, but I also know with your inner strength, faith and the prayers that surround you you can kick this "C" to the curb!<br /><br />I will be continuing to check in on you, my visit is not a one time thing.<br />From my family to you and yours our prayers and our very best.<br />Always<br />ChristineLiveLaughLoveCjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569490310536932110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-16047573435082292342009-08-22T13:07:11.686-04:002009-08-22T13:07:11.686-04:00Dear Karen,
It's taken me so long to come visi...Dear Karen,<br />It's taken me so long to come visit you because I kept thinking if I didn't visit, it wouldn't be true. I can only say I've been praying for you every day and I know personally the power of prayer. My belief has pulled me through the darkest hours. You and Gerard have such strong faith and there is a reason for that. God will be with you every step of the way.The Silver Age Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135538968544231161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-4020282583154979822009-08-21T04:26:29.975-04:002009-08-21T04:26:29.975-04:00Karen,
I have so much I want to say to you---where...Karen,<br />I have so much I want to say to you---where to begin?! <br /><br />How we eat is SO VERY IMPORTANT! I'm glad you were told what to avoid and what to eat. I will be praying for you--that God will help you make the necessary changes in your diet.<br /><br />I have a dear missionary friend--her name is Beverly. We've known each other all our lives. We grew up in the same church together. Anyhow, she had breast cancer about 18 years ago--had a double mastectomy and chemotherapy afterwards. She was cancer free for 15 years, and then it came back with a vengeance. They found spots in her lungs and liver. She had surgery to remove her lymph nodes. They wanted to put her on chemo again. They gave her a 20% chance of pulling through. Someone told her about the Hallelujah Diet (www.hacres.com), so she opted for a drastic change in diet rather than chemotherapy. Her doctor was not pleased with her choice. The Hallelujah Diet was such a change in her eating habits that she asked all of us to please pray for God to give her the willpower to stick to it. <br /><br />Fast forward to a year later when she went in for a check-up and the doctor couldn't find any lumps anymore--they had all shriveled up and disappeared. <br /><br />I went down to Oregon and saw her about a year ago. She had lost weight, looked the picture of health, felt wonderful, she said, and had vibrant energy! She has been cancer free going on three years now!<br /><br />Karen, I'm glad you are having only a lumpectomy. I'll be praying for you. I would be happy to give you more details if you want. Just e-mail me at scrussell(at)juno(dot)com.<br /><br />Blessings, dear sister in Christ.<br /><br />SueHomestay Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760739583890418503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4556878706697309931.post-53063495491118994892009-08-21T01:10:39.112-04:002009-08-21T01:10:39.112-04:00Karen, I just read your comment above about sugar ...Karen, I just read your comment above about sugar and eating veggies, and while I know you have so much to contend with, I just wanted to invite you to come and join our healthy eating when we will all be starting together on - What day? September 1st. Maybe we can encourage you if we all work together. Few of us are perfect at this. I hope you can find strength in our numbers and journeys.Robynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.com