Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Thank you Lori, Vintage Palette Arts.
Does that say Deb, Shoal Creek Cottage? I believe it does! Yea! I am a winner, My first ever giveaway win.. Thank you so much Lori, Vintage
WELL I CALLED LORI, PAM. JUST PART OF BEING A CHEMOHEAD I GUESS.
Palette Arts. Hugs Hugs Hugs Deb
Monday, September 29, 2008
You Gotta Love Martha Stewart
Stop by Martha's blog.............
Make sure that you stop by and enter Martha's Blog Contest. All you have to do is leave a comment on her blog then add her link for a chance to be featured on The Martha Blog
Make sure that you stop by and enter Martha's Blog Contest. All you have to do is leave a comment on her blog then add her link for a chance to be featured on The Martha Blog
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
LADY'S PLEASE READ
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms, Early Warning Signs, and Risk Factors
Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MDMedical Editor: Dennis Lee, MDto tIntroduction text he patients story. This is her story... -->
Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common cancer in women in the U.S. with over 25,000 women newly diagnosed each year with this disease. It is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women and frequently does not result in symptoms until the cancer has spread extensively. Less than one-third of ovarian cancers are detected before they have spread outside of the ovaries.
Ovarian cancer actually represents a group of different tumors that arise from diverse types of tissue contained within the ovary. The most common type of ovarian cancer arises from the epithelial cells (the outside layer of cells ) of the surface of the ovary. Other, rare types of ovarian cancer develop from the egg-forming germ cells or from the supporting tissue (stroma) of the organ. Benign (non-cancerous) tumors and cysts are also found in the ovary and are much more common than ovarian cancers.
The majority of ovarian cancers are diagnosed late, after the cancers have spread. Only about 20% of women are diagnosed early, when the disease may be curable. There is no definitive screening test for early ovarian cancer. Regular pelvic examinations, sometimes supplemented by ultrasound examinations or blood tests for cancer-related markers, have been routinely used for ovarian cancer screening, but none of these tests are specifically able to detect ovarian cancer. Traditionally, it was believed that ovarian cancer does not produce any characteristic symptoms until the tumor is widespread, and that early symptoms of ovarian cancer were not recognizable.
However, in June 2007, the American Cancer Society, along with other medical societies including the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, released a consensus statement about possible early symptoms of ovarian cancer. This statement was based on research suggesting that some of the early symptoms of ovarian cancer can, in fact, be recognized. In particular, possible early ovarian cancer symptoms include the following:
Bloating
Pelvic or abdominal pain
Urgent or frequent urination
Difficulty eating or feeling full very quickly
Learn more about ovarian cancer risk factors »
Top Searched Ovarian Cancer Terms:symptoms, statistics, research, survival rate, risk factors, CA 125, early warning signs, ovarian cysts, advanced symptoms
Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MDMedical Editor: Dennis Lee, MDto tIntroduction text he patients story. This is her story... -->
Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common cancer in women in the U.S. with over 25,000 women newly diagnosed each year with this disease. It is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women and frequently does not result in symptoms until the cancer has spread extensively. Less than one-third of ovarian cancers are detected before they have spread outside of the ovaries.
Ovarian cancer actually represents a group of different tumors that arise from diverse types of tissue contained within the ovary. The most common type of ovarian cancer arises from the epithelial cells (the outside layer of cells ) of the surface of the ovary. Other, rare types of ovarian cancer develop from the egg-forming germ cells or from the supporting tissue (stroma) of the organ. Benign (non-cancerous) tumors and cysts are also found in the ovary and are much more common than ovarian cancers.
The majority of ovarian cancers are diagnosed late, after the cancers have spread. Only about 20% of women are diagnosed early, when the disease may be curable. There is no definitive screening test for early ovarian cancer. Regular pelvic examinations, sometimes supplemented by ultrasound examinations or blood tests for cancer-related markers, have been routinely used for ovarian cancer screening, but none of these tests are specifically able to detect ovarian cancer. Traditionally, it was believed that ovarian cancer does not produce any characteristic symptoms until the tumor is widespread, and that early symptoms of ovarian cancer were not recognizable.
However, in June 2007, the American Cancer Society, along with other medical societies including the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, released a consensus statement about possible early symptoms of ovarian cancer. This statement was based on research suggesting that some of the early symptoms of ovarian cancer can, in fact, be recognized. In particular, possible early ovarian cancer symptoms include the following:
Bloating
Pelvic or abdominal pain
Urgent or frequent urination
Difficulty eating or feeling full very quickly
Learn more about ovarian cancer risk factors »
Top Searched Ovarian Cancer Terms:symptoms, statistics, research, survival rate, risk factors, CA 125, early warning signs, ovarian cysts, advanced symptoms
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FIRST IS www.fatjakoriginals.blogspot.com, THEN MAKE SURE YOU HEAD ON OVER TO
www.oldecolonialpeddler.blogspot.com, HAVE FUN..
Monday, September 22, 2008
The Garden Of Hope Is Growing.
The Garden Of Hope is slowly growing, with a little more rain (time) we should have some homegrowns ready for you soon. Thanks for checking in. Hugs Tkotc
Saturday, September 20, 2008
CHOOO CHOOO
Is this the cutest? The other day my friend Betsy and myself went to a new store in town called the $99.00 store. It is full of antique furniture and every thing is $99.00, well some are two for $99.00 and some things are three for $99.00. Now they have some really cool stuff but they also have their share of real junk..
We were really excited this day as it was the first time we had been to this store and junk, I mean antiques were stacked to the ceiling. O how much fun can two girls stand.
Well we were wondering down each isle having to much fun when I turned a corner and, be still my heart there it was, I had never seen anything like it, it was, what was it? O my gosh it was a wagon train, or train wagon, all I know is that it was love at first sight and I had to have it, it needed me.
I had to share because somthing this wonderful should be shared. I think I win the best find of the month award with this one.. Now what should I do with it? Any ideas? Thanks for looking. Hugs tkotc
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
JR PrINceSS SamANtha JoAnn
Meet Sam , the Baby of the family, she really is not a baby anymore but she is my baby.. If you have never had a Boston Terrier you have missed out on something. They are a true joy..
THe PriNceSS of THe CoTTage
This is Elly, my baby girl.. Elly was given to me for my birthday the year I finished Chemo by my buddy and caretaker Cheree. What a gift she has been.
WHAT IF IT IS THIS SIMPLE. I GOT THIS IN AN EMAIL AND THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE.
Cinnamon & Honey .
Bet the drug companies won't like this one getting around. Facts on honey and cinnamon: It is found that a mixture of honey and cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a 'Ram Ban' (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases. Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada, on its issue dated 17 January, 1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists:
HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, instead of jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada , various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as you age,=2 0the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and veins. ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients may take daily, morning, and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week, out of the 200 people so treated, practically 73 patients were totally relieved of p ain, and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.
BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.
TOOTHACHE: Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey and apply on the aching tooth. This may be applied three times a day until the tooth stops aching.
CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient were found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information received in the said journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol. (By the way. if you're taking cholesterol medicine STOP! They all contain STATIN which weaken your muscles...including YOUR HEART and none has been shown to stop heart attacks or strokes!!!! COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses.
UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and al so clears stomach ulcers from the root.
GAS: According to the studies done in India and Japan , it is revealed that if honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.
IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and prote cts the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases.
INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.
INFLUENZA: A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural Ingredient which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder and three cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increases and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.
PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.
SKIN INFECTIONS: Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on=2 0the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.
WEIGHT LOSS: Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.
CANCE R: Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a day.
FATIGUE: Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily afte r brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 p.m. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week.
BAD BREATH: People of South America , first thing in the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh throughout the day. HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restore hearing. Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it!
Bet the drug companies won't like this one getting around. Facts on honey and cinnamon: It is found that a mixture of honey and cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a 'Ram Ban' (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases. Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada, on its issue dated 17 January, 1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists:
HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, instead of jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada , various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as you age,=2 0the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and veins. ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients may take daily, morning, and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week, out of the 200 people so treated, practically 73 patients were totally relieved of p ain, and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.
BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.
TOOTHACHE: Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey and apply on the aching tooth. This may be applied three times a day until the tooth stops aching.
CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient were found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information received in the said journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol. (By the way. if you're taking cholesterol medicine STOP! They all contain STATIN which weaken your muscles...including YOUR HEART and none has been shown to stop heart attacks or strokes!!!! COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses.
UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and al so clears stomach ulcers from the root.
GAS: According to the studies done in India and Japan , it is revealed that if honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.
IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and prote cts the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases.
INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.
INFLUENZA: A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural Ingredient which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder and three cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increases and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.
PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.
SKIN INFECTIONS: Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on=2 0the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.
WEIGHT LOSS: Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.
CANCE R: Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a day.
FATIGUE: Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily afte r brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 p.m. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week.
BAD BREATH: People of South America , first thing in the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh throughout the day. HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restore hearing. Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Smelly Day In Paradise
Well all week I counted the days, hours, minutes until this weekend. I had planned a weekend of creating, I seen pumpkins and witches and little candy corn mice dancing in my head.
I do not live at the cottage during the week, it is my weekend sanctuary, the place I go to rest my mind and nap. I love to nap at the cottage, especially in spring and fall when you can have all the doors and windows open, the cool air and the sound of the creek surrounds you and napping has never been so good.
So I load up all my crafting stuff, If you have read some of my other post you know that it has been awhile since my crafting stuff has been loaded up.. And off to the cottage for a wonderful relaxing weekend. NOT!
When we arrived you could smell this smell outside, as we entered the front door, o my goodness it was bad. So bad that I had to go back to my weekday home and come back this morning to investigate. Long story short we spent most of the morning looking, smelling until finally this afternoon we found the source. I am sad to say it was a dead raccoon up under the cottage, although I was so glad to find the smell, I am sad that it was a raccoon.
After removing the poor little guy from under the dinning room floor, and trying to deodorize, there was no time for pumpkins, witches and candy corn mice.. That will have to wait until tomorrow, but I did sneak in a nap. Life is good.
A special thank you to John, our neighbor who came over and actually pulled the raccoon out, it was not an easy or pleasant thing to do. Thank you John..
I do not live at the cottage during the week, it is my weekend sanctuary, the place I go to rest my mind and nap. I love to nap at the cottage, especially in spring and fall when you can have all the doors and windows open, the cool air and the sound of the creek surrounds you and napping has never been so good.
So I load up all my crafting stuff, If you have read some of my other post you know that it has been awhile since my crafting stuff has been loaded up.. And off to the cottage for a wonderful relaxing weekend. NOT!
When we arrived you could smell this smell outside, as we entered the front door, o my goodness it was bad. So bad that I had to go back to my weekday home and come back this morning to investigate. Long story short we spent most of the morning looking, smelling until finally this afternoon we found the source. I am sad to say it was a dead raccoon up under the cottage, although I was so glad to find the smell, I am sad that it was a raccoon.
After removing the poor little guy from under the dinning room floor, and trying to deodorize, there was no time for pumpkins, witches and candy corn mice.. That will have to wait until tomorrow, but I did sneak in a nap. Life is good.
A special thank you to John, our neighbor who came over and actually pulled the raccoon out, it was not an easy or pleasant thing to do. Thank you John..
Saturday, September 13, 2008
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL MY NEW BLOGGING BUDDIES.
I JUST WANT TO SEND A BIG HUG TO ALL MY NEW BLOG BUDDIES.
ALMOST FOUR YEARS AGO I LOST MY BEST BUDDY, MY MOM.
THE DAY I LOST HER I ALSO LOST MY PASSION, I LOST THE JOY
THAT I HAD FELT ALL MY LIFE. HOW DO YOU LIVE WITHOUT YOUR MOM? FOUR YEARS LATER I STILL CANNOT ANSWER THAT QUESTION. ONE DAY AT A TIME I GUESS.
I STILL FELT THE CREATIVE SIDE OF ME IN MY HEART BUT IT JUST COULD
NOT SEEM TO FIND ITS WAY TO THE SURFACE. WITHOUT JOY THERE IS NO CREATIVE SIDE. IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES TO HAVE BEEN BORN WITH A CREATIVE SIDE YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. I GUESS WE’RE LUCKY, SOME MAY CALL IT AN ADDICTION, OR A SICKNESS..LOL. I CALL IT A BLESSING.
SINCE I STARTED MY BLOG AND HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY ALL THE TALENT AND SUPPORT, I FEEL MY PASSION COMING BACK, AND I HAVE ALL OF YOU TO THANK. IT HAS BEEN A LONG ROAD BUT I BELIEVE BY SURROUNDING MYSELF WITH ALL OF YOU I HAVE FOUND MY WAY HOME. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.
ALMOST FOUR YEARS AGO I LOST MY BEST BUDDY, MY MOM.
THE DAY I LOST HER I ALSO LOST MY PASSION, I LOST THE JOY
THAT I HAD FELT ALL MY LIFE. HOW DO YOU LIVE WITHOUT YOUR MOM? FOUR YEARS LATER I STILL CANNOT ANSWER THAT QUESTION. ONE DAY AT A TIME I GUESS.
I STILL FELT THE CREATIVE SIDE OF ME IN MY HEART BUT IT JUST COULD
NOT SEEM TO FIND ITS WAY TO THE SURFACE. WITHOUT JOY THERE IS NO CREATIVE SIDE. IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES TO HAVE BEEN BORN WITH A CREATIVE SIDE YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. I GUESS WE’RE LUCKY, SOME MAY CALL IT AN ADDICTION, OR A SICKNESS..LOL. I CALL IT A BLESSING.
SINCE I STARTED MY BLOG AND HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY ALL THE TALENT AND SUPPORT, I FEEL MY PASSION COMING BACK, AND I HAVE ALL OF YOU TO THANK. IT HAS BEEN A LONG ROAD BUT I BELIEVE BY SURROUNDING MYSELF WITH ALL OF YOU I HAVE FOUND MY WAY HOME. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Grungy Old Witch Potion Bottles
Now these look like they came wright out of the old cellar at the cottage. I love the way they turned out. These were given for a hostess gift last night but I will be doing some more digging this weekend hoping to find some more hidden in that old dark cellar. Check back next week to see what I find.. Thanks for takin a peek. tkotc
(the keeper of the cottage).
p.s. the pattern came from Aunt Mannys Creations, thanks Aunt Manny.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
MY CARETAKER MY FRIEND AND MYSELF ON A NO HAIR DAY.
I do not even know where to start or how to express how much this person means to me. How do you express in words how much you love someone, or how much you appreciate what they have done for you. I do not have the answer to that question, all I know is that there is a special place in heaven for Cheree Martin.
From the time I got the call telling me that Indeed it was cancer ( thirty days from my surgery) Cheree was by my side, from the first trip to the oncologist and through all my treatment, (I was an inpatient so I had to be admitted into the hospital each time) Cheree was there, what I would have done without her I do not even want to think about. Cheree is also a RN, God knew what he was doing when he made her a nurse and gave her to me as a friend ( sisters we like to call ourselves). I can only pray that each and every cancer patient has a Cheree in there life. Cheree I love you with all my heart. Thank you again just for being you
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
IN MEMORY OF MY MAMA
My Mother's garden
My Mother kept a garden,
a garden of the heart,
She planted all the good things
that gave my life it's start.
She turned me to the sunshine
and encouraged me to dream,
Fostering and nurturing
the seeds of self-esteem...
And when the winds and rain came,
she protected me enough--
But not too much because she knew
I'd need to stand up strong and tough.
Her constant good example
always taught me right from wrong--
Markers for my pathway
that will last a lifetime long.
I am my Mother's garden.
I am her legacy-
And I hope today she feels the love
reflected back from me
Friday, September 5, 2008
PLEASE PRAY FOR KAREN
MY SISTER-N-LAW IN IDAHO IS GOING THROUGH SURGERY FOR OVARIAN CANCER AS WE SPEAK, PLEASE KEEP HER IN YOUR PRAYERS.
I JUST GOT NEWS THAT KAREN IS OUT OF SURGERY, THEY REMOVED TWO BIG TUMORS AND FOUND SEVERAL SMALL ONE'S THAT THEY COULD NOT REMOVE, THEY WILL BE TREATED WITH CHEMO. KAREN HAS A LONG ROAD AHEAD, YOUR PRAYERS ARE DEEPLY APPRECIATED.
I JUST GOT NEWS THAT KAREN IS OUT OF SURGERY, THEY REMOVED TWO BIG TUMORS AND FOUND SEVERAL SMALL ONE'S THAT THEY COULD NOT REMOVE, THEY WILL BE TREATED WITH CHEMO. KAREN HAS A LONG ROAD AHEAD, YOUR PRAYERS ARE DEEPLY APPRECIATED.
Thank You So Much
I just want to say thank you for the warm response to my new blog. A big special thank you to Pam from SOFT IN THE HEAD for not only being my inspiration but for the kind words and link on her blog, I am so honored.
If you have never been to Pam's blog by all means go now, make sure you have lots of time because you will never want to leave.
The garden of hope is up and growing, I hope to be able to get out and work in it next week, please stop back by. We'll leave the light on for you!
If you have never been to Pam's blog by all means go now, make sure you have lots of time because you will never want to leave.
The garden of hope is up and growing, I hope to be able to get out and work in it next week, please stop back by. We'll leave the light on for you!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
NATIONAL OVARIAN CANCER COALITION
AWARENESS
Help NOCC Break the Silence About Ovarian Cancer. As part of our “Break the Silence” Campaign, NOCC commissioned a survey to gauge women’s understanding of ovarian cancer. The survey revealed that 85% of women did not know ovarian cancer’s symptoms and that 82% of women had not spoken with their doctors about ovarian cancer. Until there is an accurate early detection test for ovarian cancer, awareness of ovarian cancer’s subtle symptoms is an important key to earlier detection. NOCC has developed a number of tools to educate women about ovarian cancer and will provide them to you free of charge for distribution in your community. Below are some ideas for ways that you can raise awareness within your community. Have other awareness ideas that you would like to share? Please let us know by calling 1-888-OVARIAN or e-mailing us at nocc@ovarian.org.
Distribute Literature. Education can be as simple as passing out risk and symptom literature. You may want to consider distributing risk and symptom cards at health fairs, women’s groups, even your local grocery store. Libraries and bookstores are great places to handout risk and symptom bookmarks. If you would like us to send you NOCC’s risk and symptom cards or bookmarkers at no cost to you, please contact us at 1-888-OVARIAN or click here.
Presentations on Ovarian Health. NOCC has trained speakers across the country to present its “Ovarian Health … What every Woman Should Know.” This brief presentation can be given to groups of any size and can be made at the work place, clubs, health fairs, churches, or other special events. For more information or to arrange a presentation, please contact us at 1-888-OVARIAN or click here.
Volunteer for your local NOCC Chapter. NOCC’s mission is to raise awareness and promote education about ovarian cancer. The Coalition is committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer. With a national network of more than 80 Chapters, NOCC has established itself as the leading advocate for patients and families struggling with ovarian cancer. Committed volunteers work together to advance NOCC’s mission through a toll-free helpline, comprehensive website, peer support, professional education, the promotion of research, publications and special projects such as “Break the Silence”, a national education program to facilitate greater awareness and dialogue about ovarian cancer. To see if there is a chapter near you, please click here. No chapter in your area? Please contact us at 1-888-OVARIAN or click here to see how you can help.
Run a Marathon. NOCC has a limited amount of charity waivers for the 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and 2008 ING New York City Marathon. Running a marathon is a great way to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and donations for NOCC. If you would like to run a marathon to benefit NOCC, please e-mail Barbara O’Brien at ma.nocc@ovarian.org
Ovarian Cancer Postage Stamp
Please consider signing the following petition for an Ovarian Cancer Awareness Postage Stamp:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ovca2008/?e
Help NOCC Break the Silence About Ovarian Cancer. As part of our “Break the Silence” Campaign, NOCC commissioned a survey to gauge women’s understanding of ovarian cancer. The survey revealed that 85% of women did not know ovarian cancer’s symptoms and that 82% of women had not spoken with their doctors about ovarian cancer. Until there is an accurate early detection test for ovarian cancer, awareness of ovarian cancer’s subtle symptoms is an important key to earlier detection. NOCC has developed a number of tools to educate women about ovarian cancer and will provide them to you free of charge for distribution in your community. Below are some ideas for ways that you can raise awareness within your community. Have other awareness ideas that you would like to share? Please let us know by calling 1-888-OVARIAN or e-mailing us at nocc@ovarian.org.
Distribute Literature. Education can be as simple as passing out risk and symptom literature. You may want to consider distributing risk and symptom cards at health fairs, women’s groups, even your local grocery store. Libraries and bookstores are great places to handout risk and symptom bookmarks. If you would like us to send you NOCC’s risk and symptom cards or bookmarkers at no cost to you, please contact us at 1-888-OVARIAN or click here.
Presentations on Ovarian Health. NOCC has trained speakers across the country to present its “Ovarian Health … What every Woman Should Know.” This brief presentation can be given to groups of any size and can be made at the work place, clubs, health fairs, churches, or other special events. For more information or to arrange a presentation, please contact us at 1-888-OVARIAN or click here.
Volunteer for your local NOCC Chapter. NOCC’s mission is to raise awareness and promote education about ovarian cancer. The Coalition is committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer. With a national network of more than 80 Chapters, NOCC has established itself as the leading advocate for patients and families struggling with ovarian cancer. Committed volunteers work together to advance NOCC’s mission through a toll-free helpline, comprehensive website, peer support, professional education, the promotion of research, publications and special projects such as “Break the Silence”, a national education program to facilitate greater awareness and dialogue about ovarian cancer. To see if there is a chapter near you, please click here. No chapter in your area? Please contact us at 1-888-OVARIAN or click here to see how you can help.
Run a Marathon. NOCC has a limited amount of charity waivers for the 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and 2008 ING New York City Marathon. Running a marathon is a great way to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and donations for NOCC. If you would like to run a marathon to benefit NOCC, please e-mail Barbara O’Brien at ma.nocc@ovarian.org
Ovarian Cancer Postage Stamp
Please consider signing the following petition for an Ovarian Cancer Awareness Postage Stamp:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ovca2008/?e
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