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Is anyone intersted in Angel stories? I have collected books about Angel interventions on earth. I'd by happy to share these if they would inspire anyone.
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Good Morning Traci
We would love to hear any and all inspirational stories. I hope you are feeling a bit better, please let us know. My heart is with all of you that need support today and prayers go to you for support, healing and peace.
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Hello all,
Apple: Awesome Awesome news! You just uplifted me.
I am in the same boat....if my PET on Wed. is positive ugh more chemo, fighting my insurance, filing a grievance, finding a clinical trial again...Oh Lord please please -counting on you to carry me through the fire AGAIN!
Traci: I was in excruciating pain from my left leg. I went to the ER again only to get released. I'm not sick enough. Fluid is still in my rt. lung and I'm still on break from RADS. I don't know if I'll go back? I can't get an appt. w/lung specialist until late this month or next. It's so frustrating. I've lost about 15 lbs.
Sas: Gregg's recipe sounds delicious. Even though my appetite has disappeared those potatoes are melting my mouth.
Laura: I'm praying hard for your LE to heal. Have a wonderful vacation. Hopefully next year I'll get to make the TaTa Reunion.
Please pray for negative PET for me on Wed. I'll let you all know as soon as I get report.
- FROG - "Greater is he in me than he in the World. No enemy formed against me will prosper. God always causes me to Triumph."
Jeannine
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Jeannine you are in my novena each day, I pray for you religiously daily. I have always felt something special for you and I hope that all go' s well with your PET. I will be down on my knees for you this week.
Much Peace and Love to you!
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Jeannine,
I looked through your posts to try and find if you had talked about left leg pain before. Is this new? and the nurse in me is cranky at your weight loss...do you have nausea? or can you push yourself to eat even though your appetite is poor? If you could get some Ensure or Boost, put it in the fridge (tastes better) you would be getting some nutrition. Please let us know if you need any help or suggestions on how to maximize nutrition. I bet there is a wealth of experience and knowledge here. But that all aside, I am so sorry that you are having pain, and then anxiety about the PET scan. Is there at least anyone who can assist you with the insurance aspect of this? I'd go back and try and read your history with this...but my post would disappear, and I won't be fooled again!
You are very much in our thoughts and prayers Jeannine. I pray for your immediate relief of pain, and resolution of the fluid in your lungs. I pray for a negative PET scan, and the return of your appetite. From this moment on, I pray that your insurance issues will be handled quickly and without need for grievance. I pray for a return to health for you and all of our Sisters.
and from one of my Angel Books:
Angel of God, my guardian dear
To whom God's love commits me here;
Ever this day be at my side,
To light and guard, to rule and guide. (Traditional Catholic Prayer)
Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you. St. Frances De Sales
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thank you, iam also catholic and wish I knew about this prayer then, but God,s Grace and Mercy has made me a 16 yr Survivor, He walked me through so many storms of life. Again thanks and God Bless Us All. msphil
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praying for you Jeannine and all my bc sisters!! xoxoxox
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Traci - I love angel stories. I was just talking to my husband on our commute home about his guardian angel.. He was on the roof yesterday repairing a leak and not acting very safe. (He's a safety engineer by profession.) He was boasting that he came to no harm. I told him it was because I was praying to his guardian angel the whole time to keep him safe.
I try to say the St. Michael the Archangel prayer on our LONG commute with the crazy drivers.Jeannine - you have my prayers for a negative PET scan, and peace from any anxiety about it.
-Theresa
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Hello sistas,
I think I have Tamoxifen brain because my memory has gotten poor since I started taking it a month ago. Now I have to stop because I'm starting Rads on Wed. Scary thing is that they pushed my date up one week and I just got a Flu/H1N1 shot on Saturday.
Mmm5, Traci, Laura, Apple, Michelle, Theresa, Jeannine, Lovemyfamily, Msphil (and everybody that I forgot to mention), thank you for your prayers and novenas and lovely Angel stories. Please keep them coming as they are very inspiring. And I pray everyday for each and everyone of us to be free of this cancer tumor and shadow in us. I feel for everyone that we have our good days and our not so good days. The paranoia that comes about too. I think it doesn't matter how early the tumor was discovered, it has scarred us already, but I am ready to fight back with our daily prayers and good and caring thoughts for each other. I just want all of you sistas here to know, I am here for you. Just write to vent or rant or just to tell your stories, I will be reading and listening and celebrating or crying with you. I will also share your worries and your fears. I will hug you with open arms and tell you it will be ok. I just love you guys - {{{ HUGS }}}.
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Paula,
Such a sweet post, Love you too! It's peaceful here and that means so much. I pulled out my angel books...Theresa, I picked up a book all about Angels at the National Cathedral in the gift shop when I was going through chemo. A gift to myself. I'll learn some more about Michael...I'm all about utilizing all resources
The story I chose for tonight is called "What the Deaf One Heard"
This was written by Bob Silverman from Winnetka, California and is found in the book Angels Everywhere, Miracles and Messages by Lynn Valentine
I have been deaf all of my life, but I tell you the truth when I say that I can hear the songs of Angels. The first time I heard them, I was in the hospital. I was a small boy and had just gone through an operation in which doctors attempted to give me hearing. When the operation was over, the surgeon came into the room to explain to my parents that there was no way to correct this problem. As he was talking to my Mom and Dad, I heard this wonderful noise. It was beautiful, comforting and warm. Then I began to see this light that came in flashes and sparkles, like the sun off water, shimmering around the figures of Angels. They were invisible to everyone else, but I saw them clearly.
After that, I began to question whether they were really angels I saw that day, but years later at a friend's house they returned to me. Although I verified with my friend that she couldn't hear a sound, I could hear them again. The light came back too and so did this mist that seemed to swirl and flow around them. I could see their robes, and a glow that outlined them. I go back there often now and enjoy being in their company.
The music they sing is unlike anything I can describe, but I can say that if you have not heard it, you have a treat waiting for you in heaven. It is clear and powerful and it stirs the soul. I now know Angels are everywhere. They stand outside the door and sit beside you in the library. Sometimes they are someone you have just met and other times they walk right past you at a park sharing only a quick smile. Sometimes though, they are with me, singing a song that only the deaf one hears.
---Bob Silverman
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Traci,
Thanks for the beautiful story...I especially liked the part "I now know Angels are everywhere. They stand outside the door and sit beside you in the library. Sometimes they are somone you have just met and other times they walk right past you at a park sharing only a quick smile. Sometimes though, they are with me, singing a song that only the deaf one hears."
So true, I can pick out those moments when they happened, and when you think back you'd say "wow, that person is like an angel" or you know deep down inside that there was a higher intervention of some sorts. Or someone who passed by you and flashed you a smile, and it made your day. So ture....
And Traci, thank you for taking the time to type the story and sharing it. Beautiful!!!
Good night...
Paula
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Thank you sisters for praying for me, supporting me and uplifting me. I spoke with a wonderful prayer counselor last night who had a "good feeling" about my scan. No matter what, it's in God's hands. He knows my pain and fear. I know he has a plan for me and I'll deal and fight with whatever comes up.
3M: Thank you so much for all your support. You always uplift me. Bless you sister.
Squid: I think the fluid (infection) in my lung has caused my appetite to decrease. Actually the weight loss is a good thing (not the manner conducted though) because I need to lose the weight. I am eating just not much. I will get some ensure. The Dr. said the fluid hasn't increased so that is a good thing. Actually my leg is improving. Just stiff. Dr. said it could be from all the chemo I've had. We'll know after my PET. Thank you for the beautiful Guardian Angel prayer. I used to always pray that for my daughter and son. It's so special to have it for me. The other passage about the deaf hearing angels is beautiful too.
Will report later this week.
Love to all,
Jeannine
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Hello Ladies:
I need prayers, quick!
I'm scheduled for a DMX with T/E's on Monday 9/20 and for the life of me I cannot give up the cigarettes!!! I stopped buying them on 8/6 but since DH smokes (outside ONLY) I'm always taking from him. I only smoke 6 or so a day (ONLY??) but I NEED to give these up for surgery and after. After all, I HAVE CANCER!!!
Please pray that I will be able to stay away from them, time is running out!
Thank you
God Bless
Jan508
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I have forgotten where I heard or read this (maybe the Catholic channel?), but there is a story of a nun who prayed many times a day (in the 100s) for her brother who was in battle in WWI. Finally after weeks and months God answered, and said "I heard you the first time" - meaning He knows even before you pray what you are praying for. That has sort of bothered me ever since. Is it pointless to keep praying for the same thing when you don't get an answer (which I realize many times it means the answer is no and we don't understand the big plan)?
PS - I totally believe Guardian Angels are everywhere.
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Jan508 - I found this prayer for you and I will pray for you too. I've never had the addiction to cigarettes, but know people who have and how difficult it is to break the habit. God bless you.
PRAYER FOR
FREEDOM FROM ADDICTIONLord Jesus,You said,
"I have come to set the captives free."
We are captive and need Your healing touch.
Free us, Lord, from our addictions,
so that we will be:
...free from the cares and worries that stifle our happiness;
...free from sins that cling to us, and to which we cling;
...free from all compulsive behavior
that prevents us from becoming what You, Lord,
have planned for us.
Bring us, loving Savior,
to the experience of abundantlife
which You promised.Amen.
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JanetinVirginia - Hi! I'm in VA also. Maybe that answer from God "I heard you the first time." was meant as humor. Look at St. Monica who NEVER gave up praying for her son, who became St. Augustine. I'm sure there are many more instances of constant prayer in love and obedience that have been answered.
I found these references:
Several Bible verses talk about persistent prayer.
* 1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us, "Keep on praying."
* "The Lord's Prayer" (Matthew 6:9-13) teaches us to pray for our daily needs.
* "One day Jesus told his disciples a story to illustrate their need for constant prayer and to show them that they must never give up" (Luke 18:1). The next verses tell of a widow who pleaded with an unjust judge. He finally gave in to her request, worn down by her determination. How much more will God, the righteous Judge, listen to the persistent prayers of His loved ones?
* "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7).
* "O LORD, I cry out to you. I will keep on pleading day by day" (Psalm 88:13). "Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will direct your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6).I hope that helps.
-Theresa
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JanetinVirginia and Sisters,
I have dealt with a lot of conflict regarding how to pray. I asked for help earlier here (and received it) as I couldn't sort out what to ask for. God's will? What I want and need? So I think I fall under the novice prayer category..I think it's easier to pray for others than oneself. Less complicated
and I spent a lot of time last night trying to find where I had read a story about prayers. I WILL find it soon, but in the meantime, I will give it to you in summary.I have a book on Near Death Experiences, and have done a lot of reading about this. My grandfather had described deciding not to move on after an illness. Long story short, he wanted to come back to my grandmother....but had gone on to say this was a most beautiful feeling...and then my Mom interrupted him, so no more story ACK!
So in my readings, there was a story where a woman was interviewed after she had a car accident. She was very badly injured and recalled leaving her body and floating upwards and looking down at her car below. This also gave her a view of the other cars that had stopped and were lined up along the road due to her accident. She looked and saw lights coming up through the roofs of some of the cars towards the sky. The lights were glowing, and some were stronger than others.
(Now this is where lose exactly the sequence of events,) but she survived the accident,and began to recall her out of body experience and seeing these lights. There was at least one or more people in the stopped cars who ended up knowing the woman who was in the accident. Later, she managed to talk to at least one of the people who saw the accident, or it's aftermath. What she found out was that there were prayers being said for her by friends and strangers all along the road...and these beautiful powerful lights were the prayers being sent to heaven on her behalf.
So, while I didn't do much justice to the story...I would like to think prayers can be heard, and the more the better
traci
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Thank you for your prayer.
I will pray it daily!!! It is wonderful just as you.
Jan508
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Wow lots of activity on the Catholics thread today....I Love It!
Oh dear Jan I pray for you today, My Husband also has had to deal with nicotine addictions (chewing tobacco from years of sports) it has been sooooo difficult. But when you make up your mind to do it you just will. be willing to sit in the anxiety and feel it and let it transcend on it's own instead of trying to struggle with it and cover it with nicotine, food, or whatever else dulls the anxiety for us. I have learned there in only one way out of anxiety and that is through it just feeling it and knowing I need to sink into my being and feel everything and ask for God's Grace to bear all that I feel. Very hard, very very hard.
Traci love your stories keep them coming!
I pray today for a clear and uplifting scan for Jeannine....she truly deserves it. I pray for Traci, Paula Laura, Apple and all here that need prayers today..I am asking God to please intervene with all the angels and saints and bring you peace and healing expeditiously!!! It is OK to ask for a speedy intervention, so do not feel bad (catholic guilt) for asking what you need today!
Theresa thank you for quoting Phillipiannes I love this vs. Ladies if you need help and aid go to Phillippianes and reread this verse, also there is a book with this same message by Mother Angelica, it is "Mother Angelicas little book of life lessons and everyday spirituality" great great commons sense easy to read daily book about how to live our life like a prayer...give so much common sense advice on how to pray. I love it and it is good humor as well.
Peace be with all of you this evening.
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Wow lots of activity on the Catholics thread today....I Love It!
Oh dear Jan I pray for you today, My Husband also has had to deal with nicotine addictions (chewing tobacco from years of sports) it has been sooooo difficult. But when you make up your mind to do it you just will. be willing to sit in the anxiety and feel it and let it transcend on it's own instead of trying to struggle with it and cover it with nicotine, food, or whatever else dulls the anxiety for us. I have learned there in only one way out of anxiety and that is through it just feeling it and knowing I need to sink into my being and feel everything and ask for God's Grace to bear all that I feel. Very hard, very very hard.
Traci love your stories keep them coming!
I pray today for a clear and uplifting scan for Jeannine....she truly deserves it. I pray for Traci, Paula Laura, Apple and all here that need prayers today..I am asking God to please intervene with all the angels and saints and bring you peace and healing expeditiously!!! It is OK to ask for a speedy intervention, so do not feel bad (catholic guilt) for asking what you need today!
Theresa thank you for quoting Phillipiannes I love this vs. Ladies if you need help and aid go to Phillippianes and reread this verse, also there is a book with this same message by Mother Angelica, it is "Mother Angelicas little book of life lessons and everyday spirituality" great great commons sense easy to read daily book about how to live our life like a prayer...give so much common sense advice on how to pray. I love it and it is good humor as well.
Peace be with all of you this evening.
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Indeed, I love the activity on this thread tonight. Thank you sistas (Traci, mmm5, Theresa, JanetinVa ) for the prayers, stories and wisdom.
My appointment at the rad's office was not too uplifting today. The 2 technicians are not exactly the caring informative type. One was introduced to me on my simulation but the 2nd one couldn't even be bothered to say her own name. I was the one saying "hello" and asking about her name but no matter how interested I was to start a conversation, it was just "flat". She was also rought when she was drawing the sharpie on me. I thought that the lines were supposed to be straight but mine looked like computer graphics with right angles and they looked like it was drawn in haste. I am not sure if I even want to be dealing with these 2 gals for the next 6.5 weeks. I don't know what's up with me, but I am definitely not feeling the right combo. I might have to ask to switch to another branch but it will be a much farther drive
Traci - I can understand your grandfather's near death and out of body experience. I had that after I gave birth to my daughter and I hemorrhaged and had no blood pressure and heart beat of 6. The tunnel was beautiful and I could hear really beautiful music. When I was near the pair of large doors, I was told to go back and I was pulled backwards and landed into my body. I also told my OB that I had the most beautiful dream and wanted to go back to it. He said "No, and told the nurse to hold my eye lids open", saying "Do not let her shut her eyes"! I think that everyone on this earth has a "meaningful job" to do, aside from being a mom, sister, wife, we are also friends - near or far, new or old.
I will also pray for each one of us to get the answers that we're patiently waiting and to Lord Jesus to take away all the cancers in us! Amen!
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Lovely prayers Theresa and thank you so much for your daily prayers mmm5!
Paula, Ugh. I just read the part where it's a much longer drive to switch Rads. Do you like your radiologist there? It's so disappointing when someone has no personality, and they are going to be taking care of you. I sincerely hope tomorrow is a better day. Was there a Nurse to give you education on skin care and did you get any lotion samples?
and I am so happy you didn't go through the doors...and that you are here with us. Will you let us know how it goes tomorrow at Rads?
Jeannie,
You will be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow, wishing you a clean scan. I'm glad your fluid has not increased. That's so sweet that you said that prayer to your children.
Jan508,
Well, I cannot tell a lie. I used to smoke, and quit using the nicorette gum over ten years ago. I then became addicted to the gum and lozenges...for ten years! My PS basically told me to stop chewing it, so I did. Cold turkey...and I was unhappy for a few weeks after my mastectomy. I went 8 months nicotine free...and slipped about a month ago. I'm like what am I doing? Then someone posted the info about nicotine and breast cancer. This includes the nicorette. My PS said chewing the gum will result in the same poor wound healing as if I smoked. I somehow rationalized it to myself, because my exchange surgery is not for another 6 months. So I am crazy mad at myself. Sounds like we can be a good support to each other. Wanna PM me?
Traci
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prayers for all my sisters.
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Prayers to you Apple. Have a beautiful day all!
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Thank you Theresa and yes it helped - especially "do not depend on your own understanding." Every time I try to do that, I get all tangled up and 'wrapped around the axle' as my mother used to say. It always goes back to faith -- so I'll keep praying, even if it is for the same thing:) And, I'm remembering each of you in my prayers too to give us all comfort, hope and healing. God bless.
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Ladies.. I am back from vacation! I love seeing how you all hung out together ! You are a wonderful group of ladies!
In Gods Time...... I love it!
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Hi sistas,
Traci ~ thanks for hearing me and be on my side. I'm now telling myself not to expect everybody to be cheerful and nice and just lower my expectation, but I know that it will be tough when you know the person helping you is not 100% there for you. I hope I'm not overly sensitive although I know that I'm starting to get nervous again. It's crazy silly. I didn't even sleep very well last night, replaying what happened and how I will bring some goodies to make them happy (I am a people pleaser in general). But perhaps like other sistas said, it may just need time to "warm up".
Jan508 ~ I also started smoking real young, like age 16 and was smoking nearly a pack a day until I quit at 26 years old. Did it cold turkey b/c my DH (boyfriend at the time quit first and said that my breath stunk and won't kiss me). I did it cold turkey and the only draw back was I got really sick for a week or so and then I was ok. I guess I have a funky personality and partly it's because I'm an Aries ! (hehe). I think if you set a goal for yourself, you wouldn't want to let yourself down. Just remind yoursef that you are doing it "For Youself" ! Good luck and will pray for you.
JanetinVA ~ I used to analyse things left and right and I'm like a control freak on my work. Since my B/C, I've learned to just let go and let the Lord Jesus assign whatever is handed to me. I would be so terrified during my prior surgeries but this time for my lumpectomy (ended up being partial mastectomy), I told myself that God has the plans laid out for me, no matter how scared that I am, I will need to go through it so why torture myself for that. It's easy said than done, but I just talk myself into that thinking and it worked out better. I now pray for God's Intervention every time and ask him to help me. * And I forgot to pray about my rad technicians...so I will start doing that and maybe they will be nicer to me
I also remember teaching my kids not to be timid, ask politely when they need something because others cannot "guess" what they need or want. I want to say that although God knows what we need or want, we should still ask for extra help and say prayers to ask for comfort and guidance.
Thank you my earth sistas for being here and listening to my babbling and complaint ~ and thanks for telling me that I'm not getting overly sensitive and out of whack (which I think I am). I am telling my DH and teenage kids and they just look at me. I know they are listening but they can only "understand" so much of what and how it feels like.
We are in the same shoes and WE WILL WALK IT TOGETHER !
In Lord Jesus' name we pray.
Paula
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Hi Laura,
Welcome back from your vacation. You sound happy and rested
Paula
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Good evening sisters,
Paula! Wow, I'm concerned about your concern about your RAD treatment. I had nothing but good, good, good from my surgeons office, RAD office and Onc office. I went to another onc office first and didn't get a good feeling from them, like I was just a number, so I asked my primary care doctor if she could recommend another onc and she did. I'm glad I did. Maybe you can do something similar. This crappy cancer is bad enough to deal with without aggravating technicians, doctors, nurses, etc. But praying *for* them is an excellent idea! You might have a better experience next time.
I loved the out of body stories! I love the angel stories! It just makes me feel like all the hard work we do to TRY to be good, is worth the effort! :-) I fail everyday, but know that I have a loving and merciful God to pick me up and set me straight. People praying for each other is so important. (Communion of saints!) I had tons of people praying for me during the surgery and treatments and I just felt so calm going into surgery. I know it was the effects of prayers and blessings.
When I was a little girl (5 years old), I was in a car accident and was badly injured on my face/chin. I didn't have an out of body experience, but I distinctly remember "talking" to "Jimmy" for many years after the accident. Nowadays they're called imaginary friends. I think he was my guardian angel and was close to me after the accident.
Prayer is as unique as we are... everyone talks to God in a different kind of way. Formula prayers are wonderful, especially when you can't think of anything to say to the Lord or you get distracted (that's me, queen of distraction). But meditation and contemplation are so soul soothing. And reading scripture is a must. I'm in formation to be a Secular Franciscan (my husband is already), so prayer is a big part of my day (most days!). One form of prayer that I'm learning is the Divine Office. Wow. I have learned so much and have felt so much peace. I have a long way to go in prayer life, but what I'm learning is priceless. I know others who love centering prayer ... I just can't get into it, I'm too distractable, but it works for them. Others cling to the Rosary or Chaplets. All good and all wonderful. How does the "formula" go?... Praise first, petition second, thanksgiving third?
God love you all. - Theresa
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prayers for you Traci.
an prescription for an antidepressant might be helpful to you.. just talk to your onc.. maybe chantix (sp?)
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