http://www.blessingsinbaskets.com/cancer-talk BlessingsInBaskets.com Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:58:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When two of our children and I had cancer, we were blessed to have good insurance. This meant we could have necessary tests, surgery and medication. Our daughter Karen had fantastic insurance. Ours was less so, and it was a struggle at times to pay what the insurance did not. ... http://www.blessingsinbaskets.com/cancer-talk/?p=36 Today, at just about this time, our Karen went from us to be with the Lord. I had prayed three things: first, that the Lord would heal her. That did not happen. I also prayed that if He would not leave her here with us, He would make it swift ... http://www.blessingsinbaskets.com/cancer-talk/?p=35 This is probably going to be viewed as a very negative post by some. Others will understand... If you have never had cancer or lost a child, this is for you --- When you are with a survivor, please stop dwelling on cancer! Are they undergoing treatment? Asking how it's going is ... http://www.blessingsinbaskets.com/cancer-talk/?p=34 We are here on holidays, visiting my husband's wonderful brothers, sisters-in-laws, nieces and nephews, and numerous other relatives and friends. It is the first time we have been back since 2002. Only days after we returned home from that visit, Karen's cancer was discovered. The following year I was diagnosed, ... http://www.blessingsinbaskets.com/cancer-talk/?p=33 Ten things I would do if I could go back to the days when our daughter Karen was still on earth. I would ... - Try harder to let her know how special she was (and is, and always will be) - Tell her more often I love her - Have a greater appreciation ... http://www.blessingsinbaskets.com/cancer-talk/?p=32 Sometimes in this blogging world you find you have made a connection with someone. You don't necessarily chat back and forth, but the connection is there. That is how I feel about Liz. Liz, you are one gutsy lady, and I admire you. Today I read a blog by Liz on coping. ... http://www.blessingsinbaskets.com/cancer-talk/?p=31 It is an unfortunate but very true fact that people too often ignore the fact that cancer strikes children as well as adults. (It may be from fear. There is a danger of having your heart broken.) I would add to this that sometimes they seem to ignore all the ... http://www.blessingsinbaskets.com/cancer-talk/?p=30 Recently there was yet another TV special on the subject of cancer. Friends told me about it. There were ads on television. I did not watch it. I live cancer each day of my life. We have lost a child to cancer. Another of our children is a two-times cancer survivor. ... http://www.blessingsinbaskets.com/cancer-talk/?p=29 To each person who is battling cancer right this very minute: You are a hero! You are a hero because each day you face fears that many cannot imagine. You are a hero because you have faced cancer and watched your priorities flip, and you know what is important. You ... http://www.blessingsinbaskets.com/cancer-talk/?p=27 Life seems so circular at times! When our Karen had cancer, her friends rallied round her to an amazing extent. One of these was a very special young woman, Tanya, whose sister Tory now has breast cancer. We have prayed for Tory since we learned of her cancer, badgered Tanya for ... http://www.blessingsinbaskets.com/cancer-talk/?p=26