tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post4334698531427978258..comments2023-11-02T04:25:49.595-07:00Comments on sixtyfivewhatnow: I saw it coming.Rosaria Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-73344696820460345772016-08-08T18:44:54.286-07:002016-08-08T18:44:54.286-07:00Too say I am devastated would sound a bit over dra...Too say I am devastated would sound a bit over dramatic to some, but I am going to say it anyway. I am devastated to read this news. I'm reading it too late. I wish I'd kept up with blogging, but I've been busy... No excuses really. I'd not seen you on FB much and hoped you were well. Now, I read this.<br /><br />Yes, I guess we always think we will see these things coming. We do all those right things, and heavens knows you did them. I am thinking of you with healing thoughts, and yes, I will pray for you as I think of you. God bless you, Rosaria. Hugs.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-18611282482761071342016-06-30T02:06:51.140-07:002016-06-30T02:06:51.140-07:00Cara Rosaria,
mi dispiace apprendere di questa sfi...Cara Rosaria,<br />mi dispiace apprendere di questa sfida che la vita ti ha posto.<br />Sei una persona eccezionale che ha già combattuto e vinto tante battaglie; confido nella tua forza e ti auguro dal cuore un'altra prode e risoluta vincita.<br />Abbraccidecomondohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14922656108738710149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-84926532937100242722016-06-27T09:48:17.979-07:002016-06-27T09:48:17.979-07:00Thanks, everyone!
It's amazing how words heal...Thanks, everyone! <br />It's amazing how words heal and support us. <br />Yes, indeed, we are lucky to live in such age where old friends and new visitors can touch and pour consoling words on fresh wounds.<br />Today I read a wonderful article at Brainpicking.com re personal narratives and their impacts. I recommend the article to everyone who has, like me, discovered the power of personal essays and stories. We are writing our own history, yet, we also give a glimpse of what's like to experience life in these days.<br />Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-22426793505151373872016-06-26T19:02:52.089-07:002016-06-26T19:02:52.089-07:00I'm sorry that you have to go through this. M...I'm sorry that you have to go through this. My mom has lung cancer and I so admire her courage and determination to not let it get her down. Best wishes for few side effects and clean scans. Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-10870846540918545952016-06-26T02:55:54.811-07:002016-06-26T02:55:54.811-07:00Cara Rosaria,
mi dispiace apprendere di questa sfi...Cara Rosaria,<br />mi dispiace apprendere di questa sfida che la vita ti ha posto.<br />Sei una persona eccezionale che ha già combattuto e vinto tante battaglie; confido nella tua forza e ti auguro dal cuore un'altra prode e risoluta vincita.<br />Abbracci<br />decomondohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14922656108738710149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-34534860123420796692016-06-20T14:12:05.760-07:002016-06-20T14:12:05.760-07:00I am also so sorry to hear your news. My husband w...I am also so sorry to hear your news. My husband was diagnosed with cancer and it was quite a shock when we heard the news. I hope the treatment you are having will have a positive outcome and is not causing you too much discomfort. Thinking of you. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-67518465160070521082016-06-20T10:31:07.574-07:002016-06-20T10:31:07.574-07:00I am so sorry to hear this news, Rosaria. I pray y...I am so sorry to hear this news, Rosaria. I pray you have the best medical care possible and will achieve a complete recovery. You do have an amazing attitude about life that will surely provide support through this difficult time. Please know my thoughts, prayers and healing wishes are with you. xoxoxoxoxoAmanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-76987381436286863702016-06-19T14:02:26.525-07:002016-06-19T14:02:26.525-07:00Most of us get a chance to be brave at some time o...Most of us get a chance to be brave at some time or another. I wish you well with the treatments and that next year at this time, you will be cancer free. Your wonderful attitude will help you through this difficult time..Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-27559269165404156752016-06-18T19:56:32.343-07:002016-06-18T19:56:32.343-07:00I am sorry about your illness. I am sure that you...I am sorry about your illness. I am sure that you are getting the best care possible and that you’ll soon be back and totally recovered. My 74-years old colleague from work was also diagnosed with 3rd stage breast cancer last year and now, after treatment, she is cancer free – went on a cruise to celebrate. Cancer is still worrying but treatments have improved so much – I wish it were the same for Alzheimer – it still cannot be cured. As you so philosophically say, we all have to die of something or another – I just hope we stay healthy until a ripe old age.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-7345954976995280092016-06-18T08:44:42.678-07:002016-06-18T08:44:42.678-07:00I have had the same feeling for years at mammogram...I have had the same feeling for years at mammogram time. <br /><br />Walking with you today.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-89052159826794410252016-06-18T01:27:11.454-07:002016-06-18T01:27:11.454-07:00Best wishes for successful treatment and recovery....Best wishes for successful treatment and recovery.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-43354087245104458132016-06-17T11:13:05.651-07:002016-06-17T11:13:05.651-07:00I am ever so sorry to hear this. I won't go in...I am ever so sorry to hear this. I won't go into many details (they're rather personal) but all I can say is that support from family and friends is fundamental. It seems to me you have that.<br /><br />I really hope for the best outcome.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-6934758195221911002016-06-17T09:18:07.203-07:002016-06-17T09:18:07.203-07:00rosaria, first i have to say you write so so well....rosaria, first i have to say you write so so well. i read your thoughts and words with ease and thoughtfulness.<br /><br />now then: i am almost 69 and for the first time my last six months have been plagued with one medical challenge after another. i still think i will end up okay but i take your heed that the times are a'changing for me. i have been so cozy in my preferred state of denial. i hope and pray and believe that you will survive this bout of breast cancer and go on to thrive. i take it you are having chemotherapy? and that you are pretty fatigued.<br /><br />besides for my own changes and my partner's epic wrestling match with anxiety, the worse happened 3 weeks ago: my spunky 38 year old daughter jess, mother of four kids under ten was out of the blue diagnosed with non hodgkins lymphoma, she will start chemo next week. we are all stunned and pulling together as a family. i have been fortunate enough to find a very cozy studio apt near her and i am consoling myself that I will be able to help in many ways, including being a more-than-ususal presence for the kids. <br /><br />so in some ways my family is walking the same road as your family. may be hold our hands together and remember we are wise enough to appreciate and see.<br /><br />love always<br />kjkjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-51580065600788891682016-06-17T07:23:21.287-07:002016-06-17T07:23:21.287-07:00I am really sorry but the treatment, although it m...I am really sorry but the treatment, although it might prove to be difficult, has some really good results. My mum had breast cancer and lived for a further 16 yrs and died of something else. Lots of people completely get over it. My thoughts and love and prayers come your way.<br />Maggie x<br />Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-49567921562786465702016-06-17T03:32:32.987-07:002016-06-17T03:32:32.987-07:00I know it is in a different area of the body but m...I know it is in a different area of the body but my grandmother had colon cancer caught at an early stage and was operated on. She was 85 at the time and went on another 20 full years before she passed. I have every confidence that you have the will and knowledge to decide your own path Rosaria and I wish you wisdom applied in all of your decisions.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-75934893541964991022016-06-16T19:44:52.164-07:002016-06-16T19:44:52.164-07:00I see it in work life daily. I've seen it in m...I see it in work life daily. I've seen it in my friends and family. I'm always saying: "It is what it is" and then we go from there. You've done everything right and all that good will aid you in your recovery and in all the many years ahead that you will fight to have. The big "It" touches us all in different ways. You are such a smart, witty, talented and lovely lady. I'm saying prayers for you because I believe they help..even across many, many miles! Please keep us informed and remember you are loved by family, friends and blog friends! Hugs Rosaria!yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-12997316095549319502016-06-16T17:06:49.953-07:002016-06-16T17:06:49.953-07:00Wishing you the best of success in your treatment....Wishing you the best of success in your treatment. Keep a positive attitude. Thinking only positive thoughts for you.Meryl Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482532818278685217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-39044665113153067162016-06-16T14:26:09.352-07:002016-06-16T14:26:09.352-07:00I am only 70, but I hear you. I believe good medi...I am only 70, but I hear you. I believe good medicine and care will add many more very good years to your count.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-66921089670776098342016-06-16T14:25:15.767-07:002016-06-16T14:25:15.767-07:00I am so sorry, and hope your treatment is successf...I am so sorry, and hope your treatment is successful.<br />Love your attitude though. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-91320938849911081892016-06-16T13:51:33.074-07:002016-06-16T13:51:33.074-07:00Oh, Rosaria. I'm sorry. But it sounds like you...Oh, Rosaria. I'm sorry. But it sounds like you've worked through much of the inevitable emotion and have turned your back on panic. <br />I've been there and done that - twice. Lumpectomy in '96, mastectomy in 2011. Funny thing is, I was much more upset the first time around. Now it's as though it all happened in the Dark Ages. And now that I think about it, I guess it did!! :)Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366449267039641100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-27294545191709353032016-06-16T13:40:06.552-07:002016-06-16T13:40:06.552-07:00sorry to hear this news rosaria. I hope for the b...sorry to hear this news rosaria. I hope for the best possible outcome for you.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.com