Weekly Round Up
Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blog posts which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which I’ve wanted to share with you.
Last week I was in Italy for my brother’s wedding, so I missed putting the round-up together, but I am back on home turf again and catching up on all your blogs (please do let me know if I have missed out on something you wrote during the past week).
First stop – Chris’ Cancer Community blog where he has been writing about my favourite topic – finding cancer support online. And what a lovely surprise to see our dear friend Karen’s powerful words underlining the importance of this kind of support. As a companion piece to Chris’ blog, read Nancy’s Point on what blogging means to her – and while you are there, do wish her a happy blogoversary. And as a counter-balance read Carolyn Thomas’ cautionary warnings about the less than ethical practices of some online patient support groups.
Next stop, Philippa’s blog for a guest post by Catherine Brunelle about her new novel – and please don’t forget to support Catherine’s kickstarter campaign to get the book out there! And speaking of books… Tami has announced on her blog that she has a second book on the way this fall. Congratulations!
I stopped off at Elizabeth’s blog to find so many wonderful posts have been created since I last visited – too many to single out just one this week.
Delighted to see that Lauren has come back to the blogosphere and that my friend Susan has also been blogging on some great themes on her Advocates For Breast Cancer blog.
Raising awareness of the facts of lung cancer, The Frog List is a must read on Dr KD Hoffman’s blog.
I learned a new phrase from Lisa – “vague blogging” – if you are curious to find out what it means, click here.
Both Renn and Beth are focussing on gratitude for the things that cancer has brought about in her life.
Each week I like to leave you with a quote to take us into the week to come and so this week, I am sharing a quote from Audrey’s blog:
Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.
Until next week.
Yours in love and compassion for all the battles we fight,
Marie xxx
Thanks again for sharing Marie – and I love Audrey’s quote.
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Thanks for your continuing support Cara – I do appreciate it. Hope you are well.
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Thanks so much Marie for including a link to my post “What Really Goes On In Your Friendly Online Patient Group” in such an impressive list. I can already tell that I’ll be spending my Sunday morning over coffee and reading through your list…. 🙂
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Well, it looks like I have lots to read! Thanks so much for the terrific list and for including my post. A special thank you to you today, Marie. You were certainly top in my mind when I wrote my latest post. You welcomed me so warmly three years ago and continue to support me and so many others week in and week out. So, thank you!
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Nancy, I can remember so well when you first started blogging – you were a confident blogger from the get-go and your voice has only improved and strengthened with time. Looking foward to watching you grow even more.
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Thanks so much for sharing the post on Philippa’s page. She was so kind to let me write in her space. Now, I’m off to read these posts! Take care, Catherine
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Thanks, as always, for keeping us all up to date! Off to catch up on some reading!
I also have a new post or two this week at regrounding.wordpress.com.
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I love Audrey’s quote. It is so very true! Thanks so much for reading and sharing about so many blogs, including mine. -E
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I too love Audrey’s quote. Wise words. Always honored to be included in your roundup, Marie!
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Thank you for including Jessica Rice’s story “The Frog LIst” in your round-up. I pray she can experience all that is on her list.
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Marie thank you so much for this wonderful round up and including me! Like Nancy, I am so appreciative of your incredible support. I love catching up when I’ve missed posts after reading your round up. Thank you for your incredible gift of uniting our community. I also love Audrey’s quote.
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Thank you for the wonderful roundup of so many of my friends’ blogs. So much to read and absorb, to take in like the morning’s breath. xo
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dear Marie,
thank you so much for mentioning my comment on Chris’ Cancer Community. I so look forward to your round-ups, and so appreciate all the time and effort and support you so generously give. and I, too, love Audrey’s quote.
much love and light, XOXO
karen
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Thank you Marie, it is good to be back. xo Lauren
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