Weekly Round Up: The Spring Edition
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. Don’t forget if you have written a post which you would like readers to see, just leave a comment below.
Spring is in the air at last. Audrey’s blog celebrates the first crocus of Spring, Diane displays some beautiful tulips and Dee shares some stunning images of the Irish spring-time. Meanwhile a different shift in the seasons in Myanmar via Philippa’s blog.
Last week I gave readers a writing prompt based on the word Querencia, meaning a place from which one’s strength is drawn, where one feels at home; the place where you are your most authentic self. I was so pleased to see that Catherine developed this into a terrific post for her Facing Cancer blog. And Catherine is on a roll with her writing this week – check out her latest BlogHer post on 25 reasons to love the Internet.
Is cancer a gift? This question divides the cancer community into two distinct camps. This week Gai offers her perspective. And if you haven’t already done so, check out Gai’s free book on cancer survivorship and download your copy here.
An update from Scorchy and a plea to stand with her in her bid to educate more people on the realities of metastatic breast cancer. Beth has chosen to take a stand and she writes about it on her blog and Knot Telling wants to bring more awareness to male breast cancer and has a special request on the occasion of her birthday.
Terri’s group of adventurers have just completed their placement on her Fresh Chapters Alliance program, and it’s an opportunity for Terri to reflect on the healing power of travel.
Happy Anniversary to Elizabeth who celebrated 24 years of marriage last week – wishing you and John many more happy years together.
I was delighted to read an interview on the Inspire website with Dr Don Dizon, a medical oncologist, who is active in the social media space and will be well-known to some of you.
Tami is celebrating some good news on her blog this week.
Jennifer‘s adorable little boy turned three last week, and she has written the most beautiful letter to him to celebrate.
There’s a book review and giveaway on Nancy’s blog.
Hopefully some good news for you if you have postmastectomy neuropathic pain – research on an injection that can be administered.
Helen is sharing her progress after a lymph node transplant and it’s an important read for those considering the surgery.
Another important read on lymphedema on Jan’s blog.
A shout-out to Jessica who introduced me to her blog last week. It is written from the perspective of a daughter who lost her mother to metastatic breast cancer.
Lori shares a wonderful post on the mythologizing of cancer patients; a theme echoed in a recent post on Stef’s City Girl blog.
Finally this week, I leave you with a quote from Debbie‘s blog from the wonderful Gilda Radner:
“Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what is going to happen next.” Gilda Radner
Until next week.
Yours with love
Marie xxx
Thank you for sharing… When I had my surgery a year ago there was so little information and that was why I started my blog … As a resource for others.. Thanks
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That’s what I love about the blogosphere – we find just what we need in the resources that others take time to supply – thanks for being that person Helen when it comes to this topic
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Marie: Thank you so much for including my post and Gilda’s amazing quote. I read her book, It’s Always Something, shortly after I had my mastectomy. Her voice gave me direction when I was stuck in the tornado that is cancer. Gilda taught me how to live my hope. Debbie
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She really was an amazing person. I love reading quotes by her, though haven’t read her book. Thanks for sharing it on your blog last week Debbie and have fun at your speaking engagment.
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Thank you, Marie, for including my post in your wonderful round-up. I’m looking forward to reading the others’ posts as well.
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Thanks so much for including my post Marie, I’m glad you enjoyed the images so much. I hope that most of your readers are in a position to get outside and experience spring for at least a few minutes too. I was aware that not everybody might not be mobile enough to, but hopefully the photos will have brought outside in to them for a short while at least.
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Marie this round up is just so wonderful. I love Gilda’s quote.from Debbie’s blog about taking the moment and making the most of it. Interesting to know in 1989 after Gilda’s death from ovarian cancer, her husband, Gene Wilder and her cancer psychotherapist, Joanna Bull started the Gilda’s Club movement. They opened up many centers in the US for Cancer support that are called “Gilda’s Club” and some of them merged with the Cancer Support Community….Anyway, it’s time for me to catch up on some great reading that I missed. xxx
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Another wonderful round-up. Can’t wait to catch up when I get past the worst of the jet lag. Thank you for all you continue to do for our community. I appreciate you!!! Terri
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Marie, thank you so very much for sharing both of those posts. Your prompt was exactly what I needed to get writing – and I actually rather adore what resulted. Thank you for your insights and support. I so much appreciate it. ~Catherine
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Marie: Thank you for putting together the weekly round up. Almost every week I am introduced to a new blogger that I would not have found without you.
I thought you should know that all the hard work you put into this each week brings a lot of comfort and education to those of us who subscribe. Julie
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Thanks so much for including my blog in your round-up this week. The blogs you share are always so encouraging, inspiring, and thought-provoking. Jan
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dear Marie,
thank once again for a wonderful round-up. I’ve met some lovely new people and learned new things that are very interesting and promising. that you do this RU every week is amazing, and I so appreciate all the time and effort you put into each and every one.
love you,
Karen xoxo
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Dear Marie,
Thank you so much for including me in the round-up! I hate that I am in it, but am hoping that I can help others who are in my position. I truly appreciate you!
Jessica
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