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Tuesday, October, 07, 2008

On Sharing

by  Poteet
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
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It seems, as women, we learn to share perhaps more easily than men.  Me, I share everything... anxiety, depression, disgusting tidbits.   Hey, I have a younger sister with whom I shared a room for most of our youth.  Try to hide anything in that environment.  So, I have de...

  1. Appreciation
    Maria Gifford
    Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    Hi Poteet,

     

    "Appreciate every little hair" -- what a great thought. Kinda like "don't know whatcha got 'til it's gone" (which could be a twangy country western song, I'm not sure!) Either way, your perspective - as always - is wonderful, and we're SO blessed to experience your unique "expressiveness" - really!

     

    One more thing: That you're a self-declared "survivor" already is, well, completely inspiring. I know it doesn't feel like it and it certainly isn't, but you make breast cancer look easy. You really do. Such humility, such grace, such acceptance.

     

    Stay rested and keep writing!

    Maria


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    re: Appreciation
    Poteet
    Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    AH gee- Now you've gone and made me all mushy.

     

    Blessings to you too.


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    koponen
    Friday, January 25, 2008 at 07:58 PM

    Poteet,

    Cheesy  Too - Too - funny! 

    Thanks for the absolute uncontrollable belly laugh I had today reading this during my infusion this morning- not just a chuckle or a snicker....out loud belly laugh!!  They say laughter is the best medicine...so thanks again!!

    Koponen


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    Laughter
    Poteet
    Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 08:01 AM

    Hey K- I've gotta love a woman who laughs during an infusion!

     

    So proud of you.  Keep up the good fight.

     

     


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