Elizabeth Edwards
Two and a half years ago, the day I was told that I had breast cancer, I came home stunned, only to hear the news of Elizabeth Edwards’ same-day, similar diagnosis. Breast cancer suddenly became a media focus. Her treatment, closely followed, along with information pieces and lon...
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AMEN!
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Friday, March 23, 2007 at 03:11 PM -
Elizabeth Edwards
Mary Blocksma
Friday, March 23, 2007 at 05:02 PMyes, I too wondered about John Edwards' decision to continue campaigning. I'm betting he changes his mind about that. It's a natural gut reaction—that kind of denial—to a shock like that to continue life as if it were normal. I and other survivor friends I know have sometimes been perplexed by our families' seemingly blasé attitude toward us. We've all concluded that they couldn't deal with the possibility that they'd lose us. Perhaps, unconsciously, they worry that if they acknowledge the negative possibilities, they might make it happen?
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MY ARM HURTS!!!: note to self....
Posted 11/20 Comments (2)
Dear Friends that will have LUMPECTOMY...
Regardless of your politics, I cannot help but wonder about John Edwards' priorities. Reports I've heard indicate that the cancer could indeed be serious, and that treatment options could be limited. Seems to me that time would be too precious to spend away on the campaign trail for days or weeks on end, but then again, I am not a trial lawyer who built a fortune on the backs of disabled children.
Beautiful watercolor, though, and my prayers are with Mrs. Edwards!