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One Final Word
My dear friend Michele slipped into eternity on Wednesday, February 1. She was a remarkable woman who left a legacy of faith, determination, and love. For three years she courageously battled the ovarian cancer that eventually robbed her of her life. A few days before she died, one of her docto
posted 8:43:41pm Feb. 10, 2012 |
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The rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated
My husband told me that there are rumors that I've died. I'm happy to report that I'm still very much alive. My cancer has gone to stage four but we are controlling it with chemo, the cancer numbers are currently in the normal range. I've stopped blogging to concentrate on my daughters and writing a
posted 7:07:55pm Aug. 23, 2010 |
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An update and a prayer request
Several people have asked about Michele's condition, and have promised to pray for her. On her behalf, I thank you for that. I spoke with her a little while ago, and she asked that I come here and tell you what's going on, and to ask you to pray for her. She isn't able to post here herself right
posted 4:55:36pm Apr. 06, 2010 |
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Rest in peace, Internet Monk.
A man known in the cyber world as The Internet Monk, has died. Michael Spencer lost his battle with cancer tonight.
My prayers go out for his family and for all those who loved and will miss him. :(
posted 11:52:00pm Apr. 05, 2010 |
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The peace that passes all understanding, pt. 1
I'm coming out of my normal hiding place to make a few comments.
The internet is a strange place. It is often a wonderful place, a helpful place, a unifying place. But it is also alienating, cold, and is the perfect medium in which to depersonalize others.
Through it, I have seen people reach out
posted 4:39:08pm Mar. 25, 2010 |
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posted January 28, 2009 at 1:07 am
Look at it this way, surviving cancer is a lot easier to come to grips with than the alternative.
The folks that go on the court shows do so for one reason. They are not of a social class high enough to get on Jerry Springer.
posted January 28, 2009 at 1:30 am
Michele.
My wife was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma .She was given only a short time to live , a few months.
A year and a half later she is still fine and healthy.
My cousin has a similiar story to tell about his scarcoma.
Fight this . You can win.
Get the best doctors and naturopaths you can find . They can work together.
Trumpet
posted January 28, 2009 at 4:38 am
Dear Michele,
I sincerely wish you a speedy recovery.
Take heart in knowing that Obama’s coming healcare overhaul may just help you and your family out in the long, dark days ahead. Think of Obama’s dedication to making healthcare services available and affordable to all famalies as a light at the end of the tunnel. I’m sure that as you travel this turbulent path you will meet many others in similar positions who would otherwise have faced their situations with far less hope, had Obama not taken the innitiative to assist them when they needed it most.
They say we are never given more than we can handle. Perhaps amidst the personal tragedy there is also a chance for new growth.
Warm blessings to you and yours in the days ahead.
posted January 28, 2009 at 7:42 am
You’ve missed a lot of great national news and political headlines … I’ve been less informed about things since you took off last week.
Maybe the prospect of finishing at WTS can see you through … enjoy the snow day!
posted January 28, 2009 at 9:05 am
Michele,
It’s great to hear from you, and that you are making enough progress to be able to blog. Hold fast to family, friends and your faith during this struggle. They will give you strength to make it through.
You remain in our prayers and thoughts.
posted January 28, 2009 at 10:54 am
We agree on little else, except this – cancer sucks. I pray for your recovery both of body and spirit. Be sure to get some counseling therapy as well. You have had a lot happen in a short time and talking it through – face to face, not keyboard to screen, will make a substantial difference in your full recovery. Now is the time to re-learn the value of meditation.
posted January 28, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Hang in there, Michelle. Things WILL get better…but as I’m sure you realize, it will take time. The advice to seek counseling from jestrfyl is wise. Hang on also to your beliefs, and but as you do, allow yourself to go through the emotions.
All positive thoughts are headed your way.
posted January 28, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Keep swinging Michelle. More prayers on the way.
Please be assured that Obama will NOT be allowed to strip you of your medical insurance and force you to suffer through atrocious government-provided care. We, the electorate, will not allow it.
posted January 28, 2009 at 2:44 pm
But imagine going through this with no medical insurance. That’s what you’ve been just OK with for a whole of America. Christian concern for those Americans has not been evident here outside the comboxes.
posted January 28, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Hang in there, Michelle. It’s hard to write meaningful and comforting words but know that many have walked similiar paths and no one is ever, ever alone.
Oh, and try to keep your doses of Rachel Ray to bare minimum. Too much is, well, scary.
posted January 28, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Continue to think of you dear friend!!
posted January 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm
I miss your posts, but I understand. I’ll pray that you get healthy and get blogging again.
posted January 28, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Michelle,
I was so upset to read of the cancer.I’m so sorry. I’ve been checking your blog to hear how you are doing. I’m so glad that you posted.
My mother had Ovarian Cancer. She was treated at Mt Sinai in Manhattan with Dr. Peter Dotino. He is one of the best Ovarian Oncologists. I go for regular check ups with him.
I am praying for you. Everytime I log onto my computer, I remember my “cyber friends” who are sick and need prayer.
Hang in there…
Blessings… Alice in NJ
posted January 29, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Daytime TV will rot your brain, corrupt your spirit, and leave your body gasping for true nourishment. Borrow or rent movies, programs, or anything that speaks to your whole self better than Mr. Springer Judge ?, or any of the other goofballs on daytime TV. Catch up on films and programs you have missed while studying. and most important
LAUGH! (what would you guess a jester would suggest other than jest?!)
It is better for your spirit, mind, and body than any other elixir.
SING
(no one who matters cares if you can’t carry a tune in a catheter)
When I have been really sick I have resorted to prayer through hymns – repitition of the familiar and easily recalled is therapeutic. Forget the meaning, let the music and words wash over you.
PRAY
Focus yourself on that is which greater, more powerful, an outside your own situation. You will disover that even as you undergo chemo you are larger and more powerful than you expect.
BALD IS BEAUTIFUL
and its correllary – Hats are awesome. Wear a wide variety of hats. Let them counter your mood and they may in turn shape your mood. Creativity trumps fashion in this instance.
TALK
You are not alone, you are not the first (or last), you can help someone else by sharing. This is your ministry now. Use it.