Category Archives: cancer

Do You Believe in Easter?

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas. She was the patient of doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people.   His favorite patient was … Continue reading →

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Six Days to Life

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

I have never known six happy days in my life. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France and conqueror of much of Europe. ~ I have found life so beautiful. ~ Helen Keller, lecturer and writer who was blind and deaf … Continue reading →

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Answered Prayer

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

Hey guys, just wanted to give you an update on my mom. She had a follow-up appointment this morning about that pain in her neck and it is NOT CANCER!! She goes back in a year for follow up. Praise … Continue reading →

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Re-Post: One Survivor’s Story With Cervical Cancer

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Editor’s Note: In commemoration of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month this January, I am honored to be able to re-publish this post thanks to Patti Murillo-Casa. Every woman should read this and remember to get checked out if you may be at … Continue reading →

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Purple Butterflies

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Editor’s Note: This is the very personal, inspiring life story of Peggy Abner, who I met on Twitter just about a week ago. Some things Peggy mentions and some pictures may not be appropriate for younger readers. Parental and reader … Continue reading →

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No Christmas Tree For Christmas

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

Editor’s Note: I realize that Christmas has come and gone, but some people, myself included, have overcome so much in our lives, whether it be addiction, cancer, depression, bipolar disorder, anorexia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy or autism, and we have … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Gift of All

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

It’s just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has peeked through the branches of our tree for the past 10 years or so. It all began because … Continue reading →

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The Yellow Shirt

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

The yellow shirt had long sleeves, four extra-large pockets trimmed in black thread and snaps up the front. It was faded from years of wear, but still in decent shape. I found it in 1963 when I was home from college on … Continue reading →

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That’s What Christmas (and Thanksgiving) Is All About, Charlie Brown

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

If you ask anybody what their two favorite holidays are, chances are that either Thanksgiving or Christmas will be the first words out of their mouths. I have to admit that Thanksgiving and Christmas are my absolute favorite holidays, followed … Continue reading →

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Waking Up To A Life Change

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

I woke up one particular day, years ago, never expecting the day would be any different than most others. My life seemed typical in many ways, being a mom, a college student, a wife. I had already endured many ups … Continue reading →

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