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Sending positive thoughts your way!
Roses
from me and a smile
from Bo =^. . ^= the wonder dog!
posted by
Whacky
on February 9, 2008 at 8:56 PM
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posted by
riri0322
on February 9, 2008 at 8:38 PM
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I can't begin to pretend I know how you feel.
I know worry doesn't serve you, though. Focus on what you want to come of this, not what you don't want. Azur, you are writing. It is you. You can't stop. That would be un-you.
And know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
posted by
CunningLinguist
on February 9, 2008 at 4:19 PM
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posted by
FineYoungSinger
on February 9, 2008 at 1:21 PM
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Be Love
My mother is 84 and had various bits and pieces cut off and out of her in her life. She is still around and even though she is forgetful and often given over to bitterness, her voice still gives me hope for a love that we all can share. Be strong and have faith in Life.
posted by
AardigeAfrikaner
on February 9, 2008 at 10:15 AM
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Sometimes, it must be good to be a Pakistani breast cancer survivor
who doesn't know about mammograms and pap smears and yearly check ups, and who obliviously takes life as it comes, unawares. The West knows too much about health matters and googling searches and self-diagnosing and all that damned stuff and we make ourselves sick in our minds over the whole hellacious knowledge thing.
I envy my Pakistani friend, who didn't know that she was supposed to care for herself and follow up on things, etc. as her Saudi doctor said that she was cured with her one breast removal and that now she would be fine. That was over three years ago and she hasn't seen a doctor since.
I am about to start seeing them again and I find it very scary, or "scarwy" as Tweetie bird says, and it's how my Mom pronounces it when hospitalized (like last week) , to minimize her own fears and ours.
Your situation sounds verwy scarwy, not to minimize its seriousness, but what can we do, but keep on putting one foot in front of the other darned foot and kissing the kids and and and and.......
Beijos and hugs and long distance prayers.
posted by
benzinha
on February 9, 2008 at 2:35 AM
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Auto dx: sure. Auto surgery: not so good.
Keep going past those windows.
posted by
majroj
on February 8, 2008 at 6:12 PM
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Dammit Azur....
How much more do you have to go through? I really want to swear here...
Please let us know how this all goes and yes...keep writing...keep letting it out. You're in my thoughts and heart.
posted by
ginnieb
on February 8, 2008 at 6:01 PM
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Azur
As you say, Azur, keep on writing - what else is there?
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 8, 2008 at 2:16 PM
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I agree Azur...keep writing dear........
Be well my dear...........God has plans for all...have faith.
posted by
__Purple_Mermaid11__
on February 8, 2008 at 10:50 AM
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just keep writing
it helps, Lord knows I've worried enough to kill a person over this type of thing, and yes, it might be absolutely nothing. Mine was. Just a mass. So relax and think positively. Prayers are with ya.
posted by
jesse_jean
on February 8, 2008 at 10:27 AM
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WebMD (imho) is one of the worst sites ever invented. I was scared to death I had a pulmonary embolism and convinced I was going to die, until I found out that embolisms are genetic. Just do what the doctors tell you and never be afriad to ask questions about your treatment.
posted by
tigerprincess
on February 8, 2008 at 9:36 AM
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Sounds like new purpose has come to you.
Around the fear, because of it, comes familiarity with the technical. And the need for immediate remedy, providing work to skilled surgeons. Your prescription sounds useful. Let the medics worry about the problem -- you've got writing to do, a stunning novel to finish.
posted by
Pat_B
on February 8, 2008 at 8:42 AM
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Keep writing, keep looking up, and produce, produce, produce. I hope you have a relaxing weekend! sam
posted by
sam444
on February 8, 2008 at 8:20 AM
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