Compassion

TweetCompassion is defined by Dictionary.com as “a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering”. That sounds about right to me. In situation like natural disasters, we all feel so very sorry for those affected and we reach into our pockets [...]

How We Can Help a Breast Cancer Patient

As we wind down on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I began to think about some of the real issues for a person diagnosed with breast cancer.

The Wearing of the Pink

I am a two-time breast cancer survivor who is more than acutely aware that this is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I have seen pink T-shirts and slippers and pajamas and socks and sweatshirts and jackets.

Celebrate International Women’s Day

TweetOn Tuesday, March 8th, we celebrate International Women’s Day “which celebrates respect, appreciation and the empowerment of women all over the world”.  For me, I have chosen to honor this day by focusing on breast cancer, and in particular, directing all women to the “Susan G. Komen for the Cure” website at komen.org  The reason [...]

Referees Face Ban for Pink Whistles

TweetI could not believe my eyes when I read this story about a group of Washington state referees that banned together to donate their high school refereeing game checks to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research and to use pink whistles during those games. And now they are facing punishment for [...]

A Tribute to A Special Doctor

TweetOver the last 2 ½ years that I have been writing this blog, I have written special tributes on a few occasions – to my husband, my brother, my dad and to a close neighbor upon his passing.  This week, I once again find myself moved to add another person to that list as I [...]

Cancer: Helping Others

TweetAs I concluded a second Let Life Happen radio broadcast last evening on the subject about “how did you react when someone told you that they had cancer”, I wanted to thank each and every person who posted a comment or shared a story on this subject.  As we all know, that is a really hard subject with [...]

How Did You React When Someone Told You That They Had Cancer – Part 2

TweetOne of the hardest thing that anyone might ever have to do is to hear that a family member or loved one or friend has cancer. It has happened to just about every single person that I know. Although we addressed this topic last week, I wish to continue the discussion this week, but I [...]

How Did You React When Someone Told You That They Had Cancer?

TweetOne of the hardest thing that anyone might ever have to do is to hear that a family member or loved one or friend has cancer. It has happened to just about every single person that I know. I have been in the role of being the recipient of that news from my father and [...]

How Do You Tell Someone That You Have Cancer?

TweetOne of the hardest things that anyone might ever have to do is to hear the words, “You have cancer”.  But, for me and I am sure for many others, that wasn’t nearly as difficult as having to tell loved ones about the cancer.  This week on Let Life Happen TALK, I would like to [...]

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