tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post7759202793105727914..comments2023-10-28T05:33:15.060-05:00Comments on The Writing Playground: Guest blogger -- Lessons from a SurvivorMarilyn Puetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073134550080890157noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-17661257108143324402010-10-20T21:03:19.503-05:002010-10-20T21:03:19.503-05:00Deb, your bravery amazes me. I am so glad you are...Deb, your bravery amazes me. I am so glad you are a "survivor" but so sorry for all you have been through. <br />Marilyn, thanks for sharing this story on your blog.<br />Hello to all the Clara Harris classmates!Gerri Nashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-37461941753765711152010-10-20T12:49:07.017-05:002010-10-20T12:49:07.017-05:00That "anonymous" comment above was from ...That "anonymous" comment above was from ME! I struggle with such simple things as blog comments. <br /><br />KelleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-8352552862176219732010-10-20T12:47:09.042-05:002010-10-20T12:47:09.042-05:00Thank you to Deborah for the story and to Marilyn ...Thank you to Deborah for the story and to Marilyn for helping to raise awareness. This time last year I was finishing chemo and heading into my radiation therapy. I am feeling so much better this year and cancer-free. There is so much that can be done these days for women who are diagnosed. Do NOT be afraid to be tested or even do a self exam. Reach out if you need help in anyway. There are so many people who will be there to help, it will amaze you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-80243662597614657242010-10-20T10:36:00.588-05:002010-10-20T10:36:00.588-05:00My boobs are not worth my life. They don't de...My boobs are not worth my life. They don't define me. Of course, maybe the fact that I barely have any at all to begin with has something to do with this feeling...Problem Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456049865200737618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-41440665223165171322010-10-20T10:06:02.770-05:002010-10-20T10:06:02.770-05:00Deb, I admire your zeal for life and courage to ov...Deb, I admire your zeal for life and courage to overcome the obstacles along the way. <br /><br />Marilyn, thanks so much for the blog. It's a great service to all women.Betsy Lovenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-27412909941220390502010-10-20T09:27:39.377-05:002010-10-20T09:27:39.377-05:00Thank you Marilyn and Deb for the awareness blog. ...Thank you Marilyn and Deb for the awareness blog. Courageous women always lead the way. It's always hearwarming to hear the stories of all the brave women who were sickened to hear the news, but brave enough to fight and survive. <br /><br />Marilyn, you are on the first row, far left. Deb, you are on the second row, second from the right. I probably shouldn't be entered in the contest, as I am to close to the source. I do want to be counted as praising you to beautiful women. Thank YouKathy Bunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098761162951339461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-84894988364589456782010-10-20T09:02:33.282-05:002010-10-20T09:02:33.282-05:00Deb...I am so sorry for what you have been thru an...Deb...I am so sorry for what you have been thru and I know your story will help others become proactive in their own care. Thanks Marilyn for your blog and for spreading the word. I know where you both are in the picture but I don't think it is fair for me to speak up since I well remember those days at Clara Harris! Betsy Arey FreemanBetsy Arey Freemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-27812309023589313922010-10-20T08:11:03.090-05:002010-10-20T08:11:03.090-05:00Great to see you here, Deborah! ;)
I can't i...Great to see you here, Deborah! ;)<br /><br />I can't imagine the struggles you've faced in the past few years. Very interesting about your dog. I wasn't aware that they could smell cancer, though I did know dogs were very perceptive about other things.<br /><br />Wishing you great health and a long and blessed life!Katherine Bonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701961380138616355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-90196610275781188752010-10-20T08:10:50.637-05:002010-10-20T08:10:50.637-05:00Great blog!!! Thank you, Deborah, for sharing your...Great blog!!! Thank you, Deborah, for sharing your story with us. My maternal grandmother died of breast cancer, so this is an issue near and dear to me.<br /><br />I know a lot of women refuse to get their mammograms because its a pain, or they figure ignorance is bliss, or they just don't want to bother. Sometimes they won't because they don't have insurance. I really admire my mother, who has every reason to avoid this procedure. She's been without insurance for years, and she has fibrous breast tissue, so every time they run the test, they usually find something they have to investigate (though she's never had any actual cancer--thank the Lord!). On top of that, having her mammogram makes her very uneasy and afraid, because her mother died of breast cancer.<br /><br />Yet every year, my mother goes in to have this procedure (and usually follow ups) done. She could avoid it, she could blow it off, she could claim she doesn't have the money for it (which she often doesn't). Instead, she fights all of these obstacles to stay on top of a potentially fatal diagnosis. For that, she's my hero!<br /><br />Don't let excuses stand in your way. Save the ta-tas!!!<br /><br />AngelAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010424240956906870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-16698862299070664342010-10-20T00:20:45.999-05:002010-10-20T00:20:45.999-05:00Marilyn, that is you on the far left of the front ...Marilyn, that is you on the far left of the front row. You are wearing a maroon jumper that your Aunt Phyllis made and gave to you as a Christmas gift. I made the blouse you are wearing from a floral print fabric that your great aunt Hattie gave to you. How's that from an 83 year-old mind? But for the life of me the only other person I recognize is John McGinnis who was principal of Clara Harris School. He's the tall older fellow on the back row. But what was Deborah's maiden name and where is she in the photo? Was Pam Sides in that photo? If so I should recognize her! Great post!<br /><br />PS: This new computer is driving me crazy!PM's Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589041787489100928noreply@blogger.com