I know some of you have noticed that my best friend Bev has not been blogging or commenting for the last month. The last time we heard from her was just before her big church auction where she baked cakes and cookies that would be sold at the auction to raise money for her church. A woman bought her apple mabon cake for over 100.00! Bev baked like crazy that week. The following week she felt like she was coming down with the flu. The symptoms subsided but she was unusually fatigued. Those of you who know Bev know that she is a bundle of energy. After days of being exhausted she went to see her doctor. Bev has lung cancer and lymph node cancer. It is incurable but treatable. She wanted to wait until she got a full diagnosis before letting you know what is going on with her. She starts chemo next week. I am devastated. Once again, I am far away and feel as helpless as I can be. Bev beat cancer 10 years ago and responded very well to chemo. This is a new cancer and she is going to need a lot of energy to fight the fight again. Please.. please.. please if you can find the time to stop by her blog and leave her some words of encouragement, do so. I think that in times like this the power of positive energy and prayer can be very heeling. And yes Bev, I used the "P" word. Beverly is a big believer in prayer. Bev is always helping others, cooking and giving away her wonderful food. She can use our help now. Thank you all who will help Bev prepare for this challenge. Just click on this link to visit Bev: http://beverlysbackporch.blogspot.com/
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So sad. So, so sad.
Yes, it's fine to use the "P" word, even by those of us, who don't "do" it. Prayer, good wishes, good vibes, well wishing in all forms... They are all good.
And that last saying ("They're all good" or "It's all good.") is the saying of another blogging friend, who has just completed her treatments for breast cancer...
Sadly, breast cancer is something we are too familiar with here, since our daughter had it, and beat it. But the memory remains...
"Auntie"
Marina
She'll be in my prayers.
Christer.
So sorry to hear about Bev, Jazz...
I'll stop over and leave a comment.
In Radiant and Cascading Healing,
Akasa
This has to be very difficult for you after just having lost your other good friend to this terrible disease. We are with you and have sent a message to Beverly. Our Goatmother just finished treatment for breast cancer. We are sending good wishes, angel hugs, and yes, even prayers your way and to Beverly. Truly the more energy directed, the more powerful the healing.
I wanted to tell you thank you for your report on Bev. I had asked about her before but that never showed up.
I know that if you were there, you would be cooking, baking, cleaning, and pampering her, and I can relate to the feeling of helplessness. .but you can continue to send her your love, your healing prayers, and let her know that she is not forgotten. That happens more often than I like to think about. .people distance themselves, both emotionally and physically, and we won't let that happen to Bev! It is time to rally and while she is the one doing the fighting, we can all be there to help keep her strong.
Thank you SO much for letting us know. HUGE Hugs to you, too!!!
The universe is on alert. She will be remembered for healing and health.
Happy you shared with us. Lighting a candle of healing for Bev.
Saying a prayer for you too. ((hugs))