The Walking Out
09 Aug 2011 Leave a Comment
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This is Barb’s husband. Barb is definitely still alive, after surgery in September of 2010, and May of this year. We have learned a lot about the spiritual roots of diseases like cancer, and we are walking out of this disease as the Lord leads. If there is cancer in your body or life, do not give up.
Don’t give up…tomorrow is a better day!
12 Jul 2010 2 Comments
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You know why? Its because hope lives in your heart! Hope draws on the truth and the truth is…God is in control of your life if you belong to Him. He’s not mad at you. Your troubles come from an adversary…you! Are you opposing yourself by your negative mouth? Think about it. You can have God forever if you accept His free gift of Jesus Christ, His SON. He’ll never leave you nor forsake you. Count on it. Have some hope today from a Friend who knows tomorrow and is not the least bit intimidated by yesterday!
Share your experience…
04 Jul 2010 Leave a Comment
in Uncategorized Tags: cancer experiences, thoughts
Happy 4th of July!
I’d love to hear some of your thoughts and experiences.
Barb
Finding a doctor
02 Jul 2010 1 Comment
in General Tags: cancer, cancer journey, compassion, confidence, go home and die, right doctor
It is important, during this journey, that you find a doc that you can partner with. Find one you can trust. When I needed surgery I found the most highly recommended surgeon available in my area (Seattle). I told him that he was the one God had chosen to do this surgery. However, when it came down to doing the surgery, he deserted me. He said that it was basically a hopeless case and refused to do the surgery. (He sent someone else in to tell me this…he was a coward) Actually, I’m glad he didn’t try, and this is important, because he was CERTAIN that it would turn out badly. This forced me to find the gifted surgeon who successfully removed a 5 lb tumor.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America (Tulsa) saved my life. Their advertisements are true. The won’t give up on you. They told me that many of their patients are those who were told to “go home and die”. Its a wonderful place, full of hope and compassion. (My blogroll has a link to their site)
Barb
Owning the Cancer Experience
30 Jun 2010 Leave a Comment
in General Tags: control, empowering, in charge, IV, no
One of the most liberating things I have discovered about cancer treatment is that I am in charge! I have the ability to say ‘no’ without apology. This includes the smallest of details. For example: where are we going to put the IV? I will no longer allow them to use my hand. I am not cranky about it…I just politely say ‘no’. I have also discovered a wonderful way to make decisions about the daily details/administration of treatment. If I do this what will it accomplish? Is the torment worth the benefit? If not…then I decide ‘no thanks’. Perhaps its ‘not now, but we can revisit it sometime later’…
I think you will find the process empowering and not nearly as scary. I found it to be a powerful breakthrough that has had a major impact on my personal life, overall.
Hi, I’m Barb
29 Jun 2010 2 Comments
in General Tags: brave, cancer, fear, story, tumor
I am currently preparing for my 4th surgery to remove tumors. I find that humor almost always lifts my heart from self pity. It also releases others to interact with me without fear and trepidation. I find most folks prefer it this way. I have told my docs that a zipper is indicated at this point since I am likely to be here again someday.
Sometimes I’m afraid of what the days ahead will be like…and sometimes I just live the days as they come. I have a lot of support and my loving God is always there for me. My husband is wonderful and my complete advocate for health and healing. In this I count myself blessed. Many are doing this alone, without family or friends. I’ve met many in chemo sessions who are both brave and at the same time, scared out of their mind. What is your story? How do you cope?
Barb
Making comments to cancer patients
01 Jul 2010 1 Comment
by Barb in General Tags: comments, concern, stupid remarks
Dealing with this has been an adventure. Sometimes the comments come from a real concern for me or my husband. Sometimes they are just stupid, off the cuff remarks. What has been your experience with this? How do you handle them?