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 that I’ve wanted to share with you. Don’t forget that if you have written a post that you would like readers to see, just leave a comment below.
Last week, Abigail examined whether a person struggling with what they are labeling “survivor’s guilt” are actually experiencing shame. In a follow-up post this week, Abigail dives deeper into the question of guilt vs shame. She also shares a book review of Hope Rising; How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life.
Hope is also the theme of Martha‘s latest Cure post as she writes about reconnecting with hope at Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer.
Another post on coping with survivor’s guilt on the SBC blog.
Sarah‘s 100 Things She Loves has reached an avian #11.
Carolyn shares her joy in watching her balcony roses bloom.
Our MBCLife‘s newest podcast episode features10 faith leaders about grief, loss, and faith.
An Easter-themed post from Barbara.
Gogs shares the new cover for his book Prostate Cancer Strikes.
Connie writes about the sweet anticipation of waiting.
Lisa shares her recommendations for 10 best books about cancer.
Terri‘s latest post is about finding tribal unity in breast cancer.
Finally this week, a shout out to Siobhan who has worked tirelessly here in Ireland and at European level to raise awareness and change screening protocol on breast density as a risk factor for breast cancer. Now, at last, she is beginning to see the fruits of her work realized with new European recommendations in breast screening.
Until next week,
Yours with much love always
Marie xxx
Thank you Marie for including my new post on discovering joy out on my little balcony, where my roses have been planted in their pots and are looking amazingly healthy and happy. So far, so good. This first-time experiment with balcony roses in pots is all about creating and maximizing as much joy as I possibly can this summer in the small miracles of everyday life.
We’ve all gone through the past two years in which joy has been in scarce supply. Three days ago, for example, my son Ben tested positive for COVID. All public health precautions here on the west coast of Canada were officially dropped just last weekend – so on that day he’d planned an after-work event at a downtown pub for all of his staff at our family business (a local craft brewery). A number of those staff tested positive within days, and then Ben got sick, too. He was really bad for the first two days, but he seems a bit better today. Meanwhile he remains in isolation from his wife and 1-year old toddler (and everybody else).
His experience is a reminder that this pandemic is NOT OVER just because some politician declares that precautions can be lifted. Take care, and stay safe. . . ♥ – and grasp all the joy you can.
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Oh no Carolyn, sorry to hear about your son – and it makes me very nervous hearing this – it is the same here in Ireland with all restrictions being dropped. Also I am about to travel for work for the first time in 2 and half years and I am really nervous at the thought of getting on a plane and mixing with people again. Fingers crossed all will go well!
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Keeping my fingers crossed for you too, Marie. Safe travels…
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Thanks so much Carolyn
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