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Just ,a ,quick update,-hanging il in at AFH +Hospice . Adjustment to. being more independent -things,change a lot -Listen to mass,on radio and Catholic radio shows,-Bless You !
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GrammyR!
So good to hear from you! Hope they're treating you like a queen in hospice and that you are having peaceful, pain-free days. I enjoy Catholic radio, too.
Praying for you.....
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Grammy so glad to hear you are "hanging on" spiritually, as well as to the comfort and care at hospice. May God bless you, today, tomorrow, always and forever.
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Prayers for a very peaceful journey home to God for Lita57 a BC.org member in her 50's who has received news of extensive mets progression and very little time left in this life, having thought she would have longer to spend with loved ones. Prayers also for her family and friends.
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In case of interest, I watched this with DH last night and loved it. 'Footprints, the path of your life'.
It is a beautiful and inspiring documentary film - available on Netflix - it's about a group of parishioners from Gilbert Arizona who set out to make pilgrimage on the Camino for 40 days. Don't be put off by Netflix rating of 2.5 stars, whoever contributed to that severely underrated this beautiful piece.
Website with info on the doc is here
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Yes, prayers for Lita. I've been following her story on Kandy's thread. I pray that Lita can spend some peaceful and painless days with her family and friends.
Thanks for the film recommendation, feelingfeline!
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GrammyR thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers also. XXX
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Hi Everyone- I am new here being diagnosed in August and had my lumpectomy in Sept. I will be starting chemo soon. I have always been active in my church so it is nice to be on this thread. My church is starting small groups to meet every week to discuss the weekly gospel and other topics. I am wondering if i will be able to attend as I will be starting chemo at the same time. I guess I will wait and see how I feel. Much ❤️ to all
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Welcome, Tri-lady!
What chemo regimen will you be getting? I found chemo manageable, and worked through it. Whether or not you feel up to attending a small group gathering may depend on the day you get chemo. I did chemo on Wednesdays (Day #1). By Day #3 (Friday), the steroids wore off, and the side-effects would hit. I made it to Mass OK on Sundays, but I didn't start feeling "normal" until Monday.
With chemo, everyone is different. Most women don't work through chemo, and some end up with infections and other problems. Praying that your side-effects are manageable!
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Welcom Tri-Lady and very best wishes for your treatment. God Bless you.
Could I ask fellow members to pray for the daughter of a BC.org member. Her daughter suffered a life threatening injury this morning and is in surgery.
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So sorry to hear this feelingfeline. Praying for her daughter.
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feelingfeline,
How awful! Praying.....
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Hi Elainethere- I'm not sure what type of chemo yet as I have an appt. with the MO next Monday. Thank you for your advice. I hope it doesn't effect me to much. I guess it is a wait and see. Thanks again!
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I wanted to share that two weeks ago I was able to venerate the relic of Saint Peregrine (a first class relic) while visiting the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in LaCrosse, WI - I attended mass and before hand had the opportunity for confession. During that time the Priest suggested I ask for the opportunity to venerate the relic which I was able to. This was a wonderful gift and has carried me with high hopes ever since.
Has anyone else had a similar opportunity?
Amy
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Hello, ladies. I'm glad I found this thread. I have IDC, triple negative and just had my first chemo session today. I'm so thankful that I found this thread full of women who understand what it's like to live with breast cancer and also understand the richness of Catholic spirituality!
I am never any good for selecting screen names, so I picked Agatha for St. Agatha of Sicily. She was one of the saints I used to think about a lot since I'm an enthusiastic amateur baker and she is patroness of bakers. Only now I look to her as a patroness of breast cancer patients, too.
My treatment is at Sloan Kettering in NYC and after my first consult with the oncologist and surgeon I was a little wound up. After the meetings I wandered a couple of blocks north and a couple east just to clear my head. I found myself at the steps of a wonderful church, St. Catherine of Siena. As soon as I stepped inside I felt immediately at ease, nurtured. There are wonderful side chapels for prayer and meditation. The parish is run Dominican Friars. At the end of the post I'll try to embed a little video about their health ministry. It's very interesting.
Please pray for me - I'll be praying for all of you, too. Peace be with you.
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Welcome, Agatha!
What a nice story about your screen name. Therese of Lisieux was my confirmation saint; that's why her name is part of my screen name.
I'm sorry you had to join us here. Triple negative cancer can be scary, and chemo is no fun. What chemo regimen are you doing?
How wonderful that you have found a spiritual sanctuary near your medical center. My daughter signed me up for an hour of perpetual adoration in my local parish on Wednesday afternoons. It sometimes means juggling my work schedule, but it's always worth it. Many blessings to you; I light a candle every week at Mass for my BC sisters and brothers.
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Best wishes to you Agatha.
SOme good news on BC.org member's daughter. She made it through surgery. However still in ICU so prayers still needed for her continued recovery.
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Hi AgathaNYC- welcome! So glad you found this site. How nice to stumble upon that church at your time of need. I like to go to my church and just sit and pray. I will pray for you and all of us.
Hi feelingfeline- so glad she made it out of surgery will continue to pray for her.
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Hello, Ladies, and thanks for the welcome. Your all in my prayers
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Hello, Everyone,
I am so glad to have found this discussion group for Catholics. I am now 9 months post diagnosis of triple positive bc. The hospital where I had my surgery and chemo has a beautiful Catholic chapel where I found such solace throughout this ordeal. Were it not for the grace and strength I received through prayer (my own and others' prayers), I would have been a basket case. The fear in the beginning was paralyzing! I am happy to say that fear has taken a hike! Praise God! While I pray for total healing, I trust God will bring some good out of our suffering (offered up) for us and others. God bless you all!
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Welcome SajeScents. How wonderful that you were able to receive such grace during your ordeal. XXX
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Thank you for your welcome post, FeelingFeline.
I have been reading through many of the posts on this Catholic thread! There is such great faith expressed here by members no matter what their stage or treatment outcomes! This is so refreshing compared to a Canadian forum of which I am also a member (different screen name).
Thank you, everyone. Wishing you all continued strength and blessings.
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Amen
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SajeScents,
I was diagnosed with triple positive BC, too. It's definitely a marathon, not a sprint. I feel as though my relationship with God has grown closer and stronger since diagnosis. I feel very blessed to have been given the gift of consolation, that feeling of calm peace that comes over me despite the many challenges that have come from diagnosis. Hope you are blessed as well!
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Update on BC.org member's daughter. Continuing on life support but responding to commands to move eyes, squeeze hands etc so clearly present and responding to her family and medical team. Her Mom says: please keep up the good work. No prayer is ever wasted. XXX
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FeelingFeline, thank you for the update. I will be praying for BC.org member's dear daughter.
ElaineTherese, yes, I find it hard to read of other members' suffering and fear without their sensing God's presence and consolation through it all. It's beyond words, and I feel helpless to offer any relief to them other than prayers. I'd like to be able to share His great consolation with them. If only they'd beg Him, what a gift they would receive.
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RonnieKay just posted that GrammyR has passed. GrammyR often posted on this board, in good times and bad. She had a strong faith in God, and often lifted up the rest of us in prayer. I hope she is at peace now, and I pray for her family and friends. Fly free, GrammyR!
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May she be ever at the right hand of God. May He console her family and friends.
Thank you so much for letting us know Elaine Therese.
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I was in the midst of a long message to you all, Rene's sisters in faith, last night, only to have my phone lose battery and turn off. I cried....I knew how important it was to let you know she was with the angels...and then, I couldn't write again. We just got back from Mass...lots of prayers of thanks & candle lit. I'll tell you more about the friend I deeply loved and thank God that I was able to spend time with over the last three years...almost to the day.
Rene (pronounced Reny) was a very devout Catholic....all her life. She was never afraid of dying, she was just sorry that it took longer than she thought it should've (God's will, she knew). She said she felt like a scoundrel (her word!), when she went into hospice and then kept hanging on. I teased that her stoic English upbringing made me crazy...who uses the word scoundrel????
She was a devoted Mother to her only son, who she raised herself from age 7. He & his wife blessed her immeasurably with Emma-9, who she taught to sew and ride a bike, and Iain-7, who she babysat after preschool and had cookies for. She adored them! When she moved from assisted living to the adult family home, her son's family took Layla. She missed her but they had just lost their cat and Rene was thrilled that Layla was happy with them.
Rene was a nurse...in many different specialties...even hospice. She never expected enough (my words) of the people who cared for her in her final months...because she thought the nursing staff had others who may need them more. In other words-loving & selfless. My 4 yr old grandaughter & Rene were fast friends..Margaux would try to speak "British" like her. They ate lunch together sometimes. She liked when we'd take her a favorite DQ orange Julius or McDonald's fries.
Rene was a gifted seamstress, knitter & quilter. She made beautiful quilts as family gifts. When she was in assisted living, she taught knitting to residents. When she moved to her final hospice home, she only wanted her favorite wool blanket & the quilt she made with lilac & yellow flowers on it. I washed it at home so they wouldn't lose it. The one time they washed it-they lost it!! A few prayers to St Anthony & it was back :-)
Rene was a gardener. She had roses, roses and more roses and taught Iain all about them. Her favorite flowers were lilacs.
She was one of 8 children. Her mother died at 69 years old, of a heart attack...and she so wanted to live past 69. Her birthday was October 29th...last Sunday. She was 70. We celebrated with her favorite blackberry pie & ice cream. We talked & talked, laughed & laughed. I went on Wednesday. She said she felt alone, and that was okay with her....but we cried..and I reminded her she was never alone. Thursday night I texted her son to please tell me when they told him time was short. She died at 9:15, Friday morning. It snowed that morning. She loved her window where she watched leaves turn to gold and fall away. Her spirit drifted to the heavens that morning. I am sad but rejoice in her new life and the precious moments we shared.
Jesu, the very thought of thee / with sweetness fills my breast; / But sweeter far thy face to see, / And in thy presence rest
Rene loved all of you. Love & Peace, Ronnie
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RonnieKay, what a beautiful eulogy of your friend. Thank you for sharing her life with us. Prayers for her and all who love her.
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