tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25259724257150553262024-03-06T14:02:26.370-06:00The Pancreatic Cancer JourneyThis blog is a journal of the lessons, struggles, graces, tears and joys we've experienced along the way. Perhaps you're walking this same road. We'd be honored if you joined us now and again.
Each day, we remind ourselves that "Cancer is just a word, not a sentence." ~John Diamond.
Life continues and is what we make of it!janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.comBlogger855125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-1768767547726641692024-02-29T19:56:00.001-06:002024-02-29T19:56:26.307-06:00Take a Leap...<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijDidCbAwJ9stOXOFEVHLlr25qOw1NL-EeHWu3gKKP5LyGyHxQm2nkQcml-gNEoiYFwLJFzI1aC8K2aViOfLWydoLGa6RCB8plXSqLYqCllmmbyzBzS_cO-agwb3dM8dyW0Jn_NLY70BjPFUl4yLZgoPV188XCdIjj-wsJLREiUmX6lsUJ6fd33D6F0csK/s273/leap-day-pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="273" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijDidCbAwJ9stOXOFEVHLlr25qOw1NL-EeHWu3gKKP5LyGyHxQm2nkQcml-gNEoiYFwLJFzI1aC8K2aViOfLWydoLGa6RCB8plXSqLYqCllmmbyzBzS_cO-agwb3dM8dyW0Jn_NLY70BjPFUl4yLZgoPV188XCdIjj-wsJLREiUmX6lsUJ6fd33D6F0csK/s1600/leap-day-pic.jpg" width="273" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blessings and Love wherever the leap takes you!</div><br /><p></p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-47962045362811239392024-01-31T14:09:00.000-06:002024-01-31T14:09:10.738-06:00A January We Did Not Expect!<p> What a January!</p><p>We started off at a run and ended up in the hospital for a week! Needless to say, this is a January for the books!</p><p>To be honest, we knew it was going to be a tough month. The Farmer husband had finally decided to have both knees replaced... at once! Not an easy feat, but if you know him, you know his discipline and motivation are strong. His ortho agreed and so surgery was set... and it went fine... for 24 hours.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FZfZcd9ZMo9Z6MDM-3n9Pxt0Hn3kM1Snqawlflar8JggJ1VGriASoJHGsBJePDFS-THKh2o-NwaWFRRTvowjPrSjsTt2tKDTYs8ILOUUr12Q3ndjGUlzcbF1k9JFDJqeN3O2Su4AznrdkOZ07prnrzZerg8cuP1GUjCJ5J84s2aWcsxBnSo9PrJkoQyJ/s1911/knee-surgery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1911" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FZfZcd9ZMo9Z6MDM-3n9Pxt0Hn3kM1Snqawlflar8JggJ1VGriASoJHGsBJePDFS-THKh2o-NwaWFRRTvowjPrSjsTt2tKDTYs8ILOUUr12Q3ndjGUlzcbF1k9JFDJqeN3O2Su4AznrdkOZ07prnrzZerg8cuP1GUjCJ5J84s2aWcsxBnSo9PrJkoQyJ/w251-h400/knee-surgery.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><br /><p>But somewhere in his body, the wiring went haywire and his electrolyte balances went nuts. 48 hours post-surgery his sodium had crashed and things happened fast. He was transported to a high level hospital in the metroplex where we remained for the next 4 days in the critical care unit. </p><p>We learned a lot! Low sodium levels can cause severe muscle weakness, heart arrhythmias and wacky altered mental status. Like really wacky! Bless his heart. If it wasn't so scary, it would have been hilarious... like the star favorite at everyone's party! In hindsight, I am so relieved to know he never lost his sense of humor even when things were bad. (A Blessing I never knew I needed!)</p><p>Happy to report we are at home and starting for real on recuperation and physical therapy!</p><p>Ready to shuffle off into February! May you be kind to us!</p><p><br /></p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-9723780190646853242024-01-01T10:22:00.000-06:002024-01-01T10:22:52.014-06:00Welcome 2024!<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_0TzRKXBO8VE13Vr0eEgPgCxcdSz3LC3Moo-y98kxExg8onRqPOkpwl8UXF0BmoeBx_bFMHVZ3RqO1p2q9pX3tpgs8lj7MUA3mJHffiXQyfTOe-KfeEUgSUSJcm3sAj-bdwAMja5yC_TX3hf_tjU_1tP4pRhm3wjBcxVOai4Awh4Js3xVZqhtJv109KE/s1675/New-Year-2024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1675" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_0TzRKXBO8VE13Vr0eEgPgCxcdSz3LC3Moo-y98kxExg8onRqPOkpwl8UXF0BmoeBx_bFMHVZ3RqO1p2q9pX3tpgs8lj7MUA3mJHffiXQyfTOe-KfeEUgSUSJcm3sAj-bdwAMja5yC_TX3hf_tjU_1tP4pRhm3wjBcxVOai4Awh4Js3xVZqhtJv109KE/w400-h286/New-Year-2024.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Looking ahead...</div><div style="text-align: center;">A Brand New Year, a Blank page.</div><div style="text-align: center;">A Fresh Start.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Trusting better things ahead.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Take the trip. Snap the pictures.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Make the memory.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby steps...</div><div style="text-align: center;">but,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do. The. Things.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Opt for Adventure.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Write the letter.<br />Let go of 2023.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spend time well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not naive.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I know cancer will dictate much of the journey...</div><div style="text-align: center;">but not all.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Choose grace for yourself.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Give space for the difficult.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cry the tears.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do the things that stir your heart.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's to better days ahead!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Welcome 2024!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-45124027733125451852023-12-31T17:23:00.001-06:002023-12-31T17:23:43.126-06:00Goodbye 2023!<p> One last thought as December brings the year to a close...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQYB-54Q9FBCgCCqt-TbRwVg1cGbUARnMDTTdHUJPIqJ59Knc_1RM3ML91GKfqEr7N1TZlH1vxWhwS-ID6D-WyvgaFCfMNZIJUNbpmgynVTwY9d18LUx5ptoJ_iOMwochxcsBC6RvLptKtjNAjIhGRYA7IgkqMs8b9G5LBIBdvRS8rFCUfCOhxJrAYwi9/s1104/De-cember-2023%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="952" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQYB-54Q9FBCgCCqt-TbRwVg1cGbUARnMDTTdHUJPIqJ59Knc_1RM3ML91GKfqEr7N1TZlH1vxWhwS-ID6D-WyvgaFCfMNZIJUNbpmgynVTwY9d18LUx5ptoJ_iOMwochxcsBC6RvLptKtjNAjIhGRYA7IgkqMs8b9G5LBIBdvRS8rFCUfCOhxJrAYwi9/w345-h400/De-cember-2023%20(1).jpg" width="345" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And I like the thought behind this meme. In general, it's refreshing to declutter and delete things that don't add value to your life... but... then there's the world of Cancer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not so simple. If we could just hit the delete button and start over. Remove the cancer and all the ensuing battles, the heartache and the pain. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As we all know, all too well, there is no Delete button. Sigh... So, where do we go on this last day of December? Closing the chapter on 2023 and heading straight into the unknown of 2024. A blank book... an unwritten story... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have decided to add another word to the list.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">De-voted. Like being devoted to the things and people that matter. The passions and the dreams that drive our decisions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Devoting ourselves to living our lives well... De-spite the baggage of a cancer diagnosis.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Join me in bidding 2023 adieu and facing 2024 with a De-votion to all the things that matter most.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That will lead to a live de-finitely well lived!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My Love, Always,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jane</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><br /><p><br /></p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-5644685888413851402023-12-25T13:39:00.000-06:002023-12-25T13:39:12.312-06:00From our heart to yours...<p> Merry Christmas!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5pprXT4PIbbnV8IvHxoB_glJdR_qxAcqqUR-3t-I8ejWxn_4Ez8FT1xI1i0TESlGQhCvmFAH-vcNt0EOJ_uUsgjNwfqNB0z5V8fkZvMIhZ8OpWGYagPBbBYaDlHGvTEqR28Fy_H8Vu5mfLtpi_1bwyegjUfDTx7Gyz46HKXNh5xu4ZYRQv4v39xTobOD/s918/Christmas-23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="914" data-original-width="918" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5pprXT4PIbbnV8IvHxoB_glJdR_qxAcqqUR-3t-I8ejWxn_4Ez8FT1xI1i0TESlGQhCvmFAH-vcNt0EOJ_uUsgjNwfqNB0z5V8fkZvMIhZ8OpWGYagPBbBYaDlHGvTEqR28Fy_H8Vu5mfLtpi_1bwyegjUfDTx7Gyz46HKXNh5xu4ZYRQv4v39xTobOD/w400-h399/Christmas-23.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Celebrating the most precious gift...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A Savior is born this day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Merry Christmas,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">from our heart to yours!</div><br /><p><br /></p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-11869354950635011252023-11-30T21:12:00.003-06:002023-11-30T21:12:40.230-06:00 Rest...Good for Body and Soul<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJM2aOiK_wxX_SirUPA3CQ8xThELZrBG0JwwGIkEQ_cFMrN045UgOV2eHfkXhPCKBtrVs3w1BeY44toLNhf9kgJC4OCoaXI77aqQE2b8AEt92gVLWMahY6QEgp0wPiHX8MREsq2oBov5ozaAVaf15NNvv6h5Dtk1l6DwQVM7IfoyKgQP05sFfy5dEd4_TW/s1562/Winter-Rest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1562" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJM2aOiK_wxX_SirUPA3CQ8xThELZrBG0JwwGIkEQ_cFMrN045UgOV2eHfkXhPCKBtrVs3w1BeY44toLNhf9kgJC4OCoaXI77aqQE2b8AEt92gVLWMahY6QEgp0wPiHX8MREsq2oBov5ozaAVaf15NNvv6h5Dtk1l6DwQVM7IfoyKgQP05sFfy5dEd4_TW/w308-h400/Winter-Rest.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-85303664222499880332023-10-18T11:22:00.001-05:002023-10-18T11:22:38.848-05:002 Exciting FREE Cancer Resources for You!<p> October is a great month for Cancer Research.</p><p>And if you need some encouragement, a whole ton of support and information, then these 2 resources are for you!</p><p>First of all, Chris Beat Cancer is opening up his <a href="https://sq1.chrisbeatcancer.com/gofb2-1?affiliate=1090&fbclid=IwAR3DtXyEHH8RIzA1j9DWgwQtBXc4-6hYlo79cmrifSAPN3nayV51PglgDY4" target="_blank">Square One Cancer Coaching Program</a> for the month of October, for FREE... This is normally a paid course and covers some very crucial information.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyJ6ABfghyphenhyphenfaS3NyaBizU6nuhU6R0f_o5cdhl5Dro-qzbHB14Mfc4r3QSlGIcs-ee5yvTbYjkJcdCuXrS9u9Ee6RF80bto4pCTdm5lQq2TVkuWFQQMPzVCs5fln7hvizqxr-MjKk86JiGWLq6iDVRz-Je7uOq8jM1YSI31gd33FDuzMziuKIIhJP5En3P/s1800/Square-One-Logo_horizontal.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="1800" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyJ6ABfghyphenhyphenfaS3NyaBizU6nuhU6R0f_o5cdhl5Dro-qzbHB14Mfc4r3QSlGIcs-ee5yvTbYjkJcdCuXrS9u9Ee6RF80bto4pCTdm5lQq2TVkuWFQQMPzVCs5fln7hvizqxr-MjKk86JiGWLq6iDVRz-Je7uOq8jM1YSI31gd33FDuzMziuKIIhJP5En3P/w400-h100/Square-One-Logo_horizontal.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>The Square One Healing Cancer Coaching Program was born out of Chris' own experience with cancer, plus 15+ years of research learning from doctors and experts, survivors who've healed naturally and from personally coaching hundreds of cancer patients one-on-one.</p><p>Chris has taken the best, evidence-based, holistic healing protocols and organized them into a simple, straightforward course. Definitely worth your time!</p><p>Check it out <a href="https://sq1.chrisbeatcancer.com/gofb2-1?affiliate=1090&fbclid=IwAR3DtXyEHH8RIzA1j9DWgwQtBXc4-6hYlo79cmrifSAPN3nayV51PglgDY4" target="_blank">here</a> to sign up.</p><p>Next, Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer is offering <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9816975686562/WN_4MsN6ts2TpyOqS-lhC02-Q?utm_source=Let%27s+Win%21&utm_campaign=0a1ac28f12-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_10_17_10_10&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-0a1ac28f12-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D#/registration" target="_blank">a FREE webinar</a> specifically for Pancreatic Cancer patients...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMeSjuAzjkVyJk3Qz0sLzVax4JGrOXXBfsw2_Kxzpwr0gDM5fnoixgEU0PooAaR_yzKdMvX7bLFrASLsNlibvjLUl5tbzLRtIWVUgvV8f2WtAgejHVAomsGs16j3JDPiJdkH9PYCKCPDPkhnDJHIuoWjedlNjebVXaxF6N3sXgCkJpbssEZbGqLo1jp26/s1200/Lets%20Win%20Webinar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMeSjuAzjkVyJk3Qz0sLzVax4JGrOXXBfsw2_Kxzpwr0gDM5fnoixgEU0PooAaR_yzKdMvX7bLFrASLsNlibvjLUl5tbzLRtIWVUgvV8f2WtAgejHVAomsGs16j3JDPiJdkH9PYCKCPDPkhnDJHIuoWjedlNjebVXaxF6N3sXgCkJpbssEZbGqLo1jp26/w400-h210/Lets%20Win%20Webinar.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9816975686562/WN_4MsN6ts2TpyOqS-lhC02-Q?utm_source=Let%27s+Win%21&utm_campaign=0a1ac28f12-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_10_17_10_10&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-0a1ac28f12-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D#/registration" target="_blank">Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer</a> is teaming up for a webinar to explain the relationship between risk factors and symptoms to shed some light on getting diagnosed as soon as possible. Another worthwhile program to sign up for!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Breaking down barriers together to find a winning strategy in the fight to healing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My Love,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jane</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-77156101150160425152023-09-29T22:01:00.000-05:002023-09-29T22:01:26.464-05:00Walking through Heartache...<p> These past 2 months have been dogged by death. We have sorrowed and mourned the passing of dear loved ones...</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8vamL5_uOKoB3x5ckIgnYl72YTFMInTbl-3XbVRzW-Ex3K2CrdldKPkRGHpWdIhume07JxrvCXW05UHjQOs_xMjpzn7i6mTqZamndJLJLGmNov-l1F4nsMymprCjNTyplj6KnQS8vQxehU7TdY1I4nbsnYXwmmcjWynixvRU0kTPR6ICVkxfq6_rbI6x/s1149/Casey%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="744" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8vamL5_uOKoB3x5ckIgnYl72YTFMInTbl-3XbVRzW-Ex3K2CrdldKPkRGHpWdIhume07JxrvCXW05UHjQOs_xMjpzn7i6mTqZamndJLJLGmNov-l1F4nsMymprCjNTyplj6KnQS8vQxehU7TdY1I4nbsnYXwmmcjWynixvRU0kTPR6ICVkxfq6_rbI6x/w259-h400/Casey%20(1).jpg" width="259" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXErotXnnfYQF9LwGBc13HYIpd-73A5uMsf9KIKW00eikMvKMJZ9ztfvYSoLNjQsc1gtVCO3Hc1MV1SBdoZqMurCiIYed8OQ0t9DOjhirfIq0bff9SR6GVO6EiQNfCnNzjF8ZzH19AFvHviallU6WXZYcWCXXau4RLleaTE4wo1sjOvekp181ryUY1WuCB/s512/Gary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="410" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXErotXnnfYQF9LwGBc13HYIpd-73A5uMsf9KIKW00eikMvKMJZ9ztfvYSoLNjQsc1gtVCO3Hc1MV1SBdoZqMurCiIYed8OQ0t9DOjhirfIq0bff9SR6GVO6EiQNfCnNzjF8ZzH19AFvHviallU6WXZYcWCXXau4RLleaTE4wo1sjOvekp181ryUY1WuCB/w320-h400/Gary.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNAYagCE2430jGHCe8kLHNeptA1hlcPAYutcybu_b-J92kjn0q_8CAk0QkJYOPYvtqabUzt3sm2cWxXidW58ZKcWV6XwltDdG80EU36PoY37NuOZRBrkilTYsmZo_ePU2xv0hbDhg5XE7nGBtWU1L7zXU1n0x64JZ4p26XE9kxVSnZblry3V3-gnrHxZJQ/s1240/Dennis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1240" data-original-width="1239" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNAYagCE2430jGHCe8kLHNeptA1hlcPAYutcybu_b-J92kjn0q_8CAk0QkJYOPYvtqabUzt3sm2cWxXidW58ZKcWV6XwltDdG80EU36PoY37NuOZRBrkilTYsmZo_ePU2xv0hbDhg5XE7nGBtWU1L7zXU1n0x64JZ4p26XE9kxVSnZblry3V3-gnrHxZJQ/s320/Dennis.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7F2tRlta5mlOZEHuOekRE5GxJO3QrtUMPavd2GaX2UopGm4APY8x_ZU_pKyMZYb6pQUhdEXIrZJqm7AGToXgP2UdYxFXpPKHIUAg5qQLE9ibYS_yoObDfmKVSDcfM682WyDKanHyjZkhpWlIdmQ93O-Y59DVfo8HKBM9oGooHuljup0OjBewFLOplKAu4/s200/Tom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7F2tRlta5mlOZEHuOekRE5GxJO3QrtUMPavd2GaX2UopGm4APY8x_ZU_pKyMZYb6pQUhdEXIrZJqm7AGToXgP2UdYxFXpPKHIUAg5qQLE9ibYS_yoObDfmKVSDcfM682WyDKanHyjZkhpWlIdmQ93O-Y59DVfo8HKBM9oGooHuljup0OjBewFLOplKAu4/w320-h320/Tom.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">A nephew.</p><p style="text-align: center;">A brother.</p><p style="text-align: center;">A cousin.</p><p style="text-align: center;">A friend.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The sorrowing has been a dark trial and the walk has been hard. Each death buried us a little deeper in pain. </p><p style="text-align: left;">To be sure, grief has worn tracks on our heart this summer.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Their smiles shine from the pictures and leave us wanting more time with each one. The love and friendship will not be replaced this side of heaven. And that is something we mourn each day. </p><p style="text-align: left;">There is no easy way to walk this road. We will grieve and miss them the rest of our days.</p><p style="text-align: left;">We have found ourselves quieting in this season. The loss feels too great. Words can't touch the heartache.</p><p style="text-align: left;">And so, we rest on the only truth we know. That God walks with us. He catches our tears and holds us in our sorrow. We do not grieve as those with no hope. And that will be the light for our path when the way is dark.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_AwV_Je3tVe0Fyz2B6XKcOX5Nd3IU02N4VWmf_KWvWfpyGRnWLrXZLDAc6ObFFUyLLhF3wU63ot6stSyy2-UwRl8Q9eg6axJfNLxlQrMPNG39hhYW4jne8nV9hU0IihHadY70UztrG62uTCqNxdBeIqPqqRFKy86CKypIHQzcY9loGoVAuXk5sa7JJRG/s1084/dark-valley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1084" data-original-width="1084" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_AwV_Je3tVe0Fyz2B6XKcOX5Nd3IU02N4VWmf_KWvWfpyGRnWLrXZLDAc6ObFFUyLLhF3wU63ot6stSyy2-UwRl8Q9eg6axJfNLxlQrMPNG39hhYW4jne8nV9hU0IihHadY70UztrG62uTCqNxdBeIqPqqRFKy86CKypIHQzcY9loGoVAuXk5sa7JJRG/w400-h400/dark-valley.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our great grief bears witness to a great love.<br />God knows our heart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remembering and Honoring these cherished men tonight.</div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-76315852984509501092023-08-31T22:15:00.002-05:002023-08-31T22:15:56.359-05:00Rise Up...<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Beautiful words from a heart that knows sorrow...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Allison speaks hope into the grieving, when our worlds turn upended... is this how we saw our life playing out? The hard, the hurt...the unwanted lines of our story? </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Read on and be encouraged. God is with you, even as the battle rages...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">"</span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">What if this really hard thing you're walking through is actually what’s needed? What if the waiting room you’re sitting in is where you need to be? What if that one crumbling, difficult relationship is actually the one you're supposed to pay attention to?</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Without that thing, that room, that person, your life cannot become what God intends it to be.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Because you are more than your diagnosis. More than your grief. More than your inconveniences, your heart break, and your fears.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">You are embodied Light, Goodness, and Mercy. And there is no place, no person, no thing where that Trinity is not needed. No place He will not go for you, for them.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Without the diagnosis, I would be no writer. Without a long form, living grief? I would have no dependence on Jesus. Without battle after battle, I would not bear light in broken places.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">In the unwanted lines of this story, He is writing greater things. And not just for my good. But a greater story for His glory, in all places, for all people.</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIP2W4JxIPt0xXDKA50Z7cwMvmE3__LSNmdNvSg_dPVT4k5rB0xdwVK9geIe8zEWGLyqBedkwVDean-D653LsQIC6z7vYVYms002alWeNS3F0YQdVpUWpEbl-grzX-j03xiwo9RcI_5CGQaAB95M4NjnH18wFStoZ4IdhOeVAP-fpguIZvkBlLFTq6Quaa/s1646/greater-things%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1646" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIP2W4JxIPt0xXDKA50Z7cwMvmE3__LSNmdNvSg_dPVT4k5rB0xdwVK9geIe8zEWGLyqBedkwVDean-D653LsQIC6z7vYVYms002alWeNS3F0YQdVpUWpEbl-grzX-j03xiwo9RcI_5CGQaAB95M4NjnH18wFStoZ4IdhOeVAP-fpguIZvkBlLFTq6Quaa/w400-h291/greater-things%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">He is rewriting others’ stories because of you. Rise up. Gather heart and courage. Know that even as the battle rages, He is with you. And Jesus with you is greater than anything else we could acquire. Greater than any fabricated story book ending. He is greater and He is with you. Rise up."</span></span><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: medium;">~ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allisonbyxbe/" target="_blank">Allison Byxbe</a></span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">So Rise up. Gather heart and courage. Your story is still being written and God has the pen. I have a feeling there is a beautiful ending in store!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">My Love, Always,<br /> Jane</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-80165960930175584562023-07-04T16:23:00.002-05:002023-07-04T16:23:30.975-05:00Independence Day 2023<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0cEMDgzRHDJhg-1Ad_oO7Sk-tOi3a0ewbl9W28j-SDjIG7PGEpNrLFfNhUwZZdsWgzu2vY-giMCHNgthhsPamvqTfY4LKf5RZKkuqjmBB7ovVS5l8eGIQZwaANKEBf9KKmInUOSwbdcJhY-afY995t8eSobDJ5b7v_G-6HPmtM9CW98G59AHH-WOJEclk/s1440/independence-day-2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1440" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0cEMDgzRHDJhg-1Ad_oO7Sk-tOi3a0ewbl9W28j-SDjIG7PGEpNrLFfNhUwZZdsWgzu2vY-giMCHNgthhsPamvqTfY4LKf5RZKkuqjmBB7ovVS5l8eGIQZwaANKEBf9KKmInUOSwbdcJhY-afY995t8eSobDJ5b7v_G-6HPmtM9CW98G59AHH-WOJEclk/w400-h278/independence-day-2023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-9413834151965076702023-06-24T13:16:00.001-05:002023-06-24T13:16:45.088-05:00Savor the Joys...<p> Remembering <a href="https://timothykeller.com/" target="_blank">Timothy Keller</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAr_WuhqC7lzuYcxGtmc3DF5B5_P9HM9pdx3QDOgfYIaoh9mJZyrpEzRNGq3uWlF6sUytVhM3AMfg44ofyOv2EYK_FLwg5yeQiBTPK3c2NH8oWpjzfiAjchIFNEkMFxqfS34zEY8PQha1KsbnD5KUzO2ZadQwKRIk287qcKwcQOk09deNtPi1-_Ln_2n7/s1008/t-keller.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="829" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAr_WuhqC7lzuYcxGtmc3DF5B5_P9HM9pdx3QDOgfYIaoh9mJZyrpEzRNGq3uWlF6sUytVhM3AMfg44ofyOv2EYK_FLwg5yeQiBTPK3c2NH8oWpjzfiAjchIFNEkMFxqfS34zEY8PQha1KsbnD5KUzO2ZadQwKRIk287qcKwcQOk09deNtPi1-_Ln_2n7/w329-h400/t-keller.jpg" width="329" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Timothy Keller, beloved pastor, theologian and author passed away last month after a 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">His ministry, his life and his voice herald the joys of learning to savor the moment, the gifts of time here in this place while standing firmly in the convictions of his faith.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He shared those convictions in a beautiful article several years ago in The Atlantic. The article is aptly titled...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/03/tim-keller-growing-my-faith-face-death/618219/" target="_blank">Growing My Faith in the Face of Death</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We mourn his passing, yet rejoice in a life so well lived. There is a prayer that he shares to keep our eyes and our hearts focused on the One who loves us beyond reason and is our only Hope...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>"And as I lay down in sleep and rose this morning only by your grace, keep me in the joyful, lively remembrance that whatever happens, I will someday know my final rising, because Jesus Christ lay down in death for me and rose for my justification."</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">~ Timothy Keller</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Amen and Amen!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In Grace, Remembering a Life that touched so many,<br />My Love, Always,<br /> Jane</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-86626552106810936522023-05-28T21:28:00.000-05:002023-05-28T21:28:46.711-05:00When God Grants a Miracle<p> Maria Menounos has a story to tell...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hnx5KVRsqJ4" width="320" youtube-src-id="hnx5KVRsqJ4"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pancreatic Cancer Survivors are definitely Miracles!</div><br /><p><br /></p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-53075550641884118432023-05-14T21:06:00.001-05:002023-05-14T21:06:31.952-05:00For Moms Everywhere...<p> When the day is different than you thought it would be...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi96xxH6L7KW7i5z9oRfWiXJoPtbteRMUaIBqqG2NE2hABpkP_keuq4QBoRD__eF63iFkoMmDpjQjBK3LmG9cv5y-XgCMD8uFSHhKRe3uVi5PCt7bmeR8OqCJgd9g33w6p_EAh2KS0byWFLOXTVPWBaUiboWkmUC1JRfoolvc1uMqJz9Rr1DTNkUMjqoA/s1200/mothers-day-2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1185" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi96xxH6L7KW7i5z9oRfWiXJoPtbteRMUaIBqqG2NE2hABpkP_keuq4QBoRD__eF63iFkoMmDpjQjBK3LmG9cv5y-XgCMD8uFSHhKRe3uVi5PCt7bmeR8OqCJgd9g33w6p_EAh2KS0byWFLOXTVPWBaUiboWkmUC1JRfoolvc1uMqJz9Rr1DTNkUMjqoA/w395-h400/mothers-day-2023.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><br /><p>May your day bring peace and mercies in ways you never expected.</p><p>Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, the most deserving of all,</p><p>My Love,<br />Jane</p><p><br /></p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-34886819638488491952023-04-28T21:29:00.000-05:002023-04-28T21:29:53.803-05:00Is He Worthy?<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Beautiful... oh my soul... if we ever wondered what the church is all about. It is not the building, nor the programs, nor the rituals. The church - it is the body of Christ, coming together to worship the One who is always worthy.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Perfect Praise for this broken world! Praise to the Lion of Judah, who conquered the grave!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Listen and be Blessed!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fs7Kah6wnY8" width="320" youtube-src-id="fs7Kah6wnY8"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #030303; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Do you feel the world is broken? </span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">(We do)</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Do you feel the shadows deepen? </div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">(We do)</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">But do you know that all the dark won't stop the light from getting through? </div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">(We do)</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Do you wish that you could see it all made new? </div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">(We do)</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is all creation groaning?</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">(It is)</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is a new creation coming? </div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">(It is)</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is the glory of the Lord to be the light within our midst?</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">(It is)</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is it good that we remind ourselves of this? </div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">(It is)</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is anyone worthy? </div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is anyone whole?</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">He is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is He worthy? Is He worthy?</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Of all blessing and honor and glory</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is He worthy of this?</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">He is</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Does the Father truly love us?</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">(He does)</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Does the Spirit move among us?</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">(He does)</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">And does Jesus, our Messiah hold forever those He loves? </div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">(He does)</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Does our God intend to dwell again with us? </div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">(He does)</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is anyone worthy? </div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is anyone whole?</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">He is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">From every people and tribe</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Every nation and tongue</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">He has made us a kingdom and priests to God</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">To reign with the Son</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is He worthy? Is He worthy?</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Of all blessing and honor and glory</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is He worthy? Is He worthy?</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">Is He worthy of this?</div></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;">He is!</div></span></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Is He worthy? Is He worthy?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">He is!
He is!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
<b>Lift your heart in praise, for He is Worthy!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div></span><p></p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-76707657563726828912023-04-07T10:36:00.001-05:002023-04-07T10:36:15.414-05:00A Day of Sorrows<p>We call today Good Friday. A day where the sun's light failed in grief. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitirANRQChdSs1Sioujzfe1VkKsDFkVH28V3reEgQuFgClFDHaNjZgqIB7fxNGWsFn48cIPsHscOM-efIAzu6P6lnNoNbqemlUSkFRgJsj-dxVEut2BPo9RoCrahwYGIe_5zj51Y4tFbnjj80VSY5STu6TCrCun05Ss3YMhXKGpUMuzHOHovw74BvWXQ/s1208/Good%20Friday%202023-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1208" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitirANRQChdSs1Sioujzfe1VkKsDFkVH28V3reEgQuFgClFDHaNjZgqIB7fxNGWsFn48cIPsHscOM-efIAzu6P6lnNoNbqemlUSkFRgJsj-dxVEut2BPo9RoCrahwYGIe_5zj51Y4tFbnjj80VSY5STu6TCrCun05Ss3YMhXKGpUMuzHOHovw74BvWXQ/w398-h400/Good%20Friday%202023-1.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><br /><p>Good Fridays are the darkest days of our faith journey... </p><p>It's a time to remember that:</p><p>- Grapes must be crushed to make wine.<br />- Diamonds form under pressure.<br />- Olives are pressed to release oil.<br />- Seeds grow in darkness.</p><p>So, whenever you feel Crushed, Under Pressure, Pressed or in Darkness...</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>You're in a powerful place of transformation</b>. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Hold on to that hope, dear one, this pain will not last forever. One day soon, His Glory will shine, and the darkness will give way to a glorious Light led by Love!</p><p style="text-align: left;">In that Blessed Hope,<br />Always, My Love,<br /> Jane</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-52775899660938629702023-03-27T22:32:00.003-05:002023-03-27T22:32:51.587-05:00Staying the Course...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHG8A54c1ZiM8A80ceeO2thwADqcmVi9mqyX4OnQMchrv0OmGSGY7O2lscfU0lvCdcU6kbBj-94NFYAkNtzAXQ5-dQq3bjD2-fSgnI26mFvjc3_BxKD5NuUO0-dy0HeWs10x7q_cY7hQWjBm7UwkYWAqJwq-rh-F4AqJixlUuOwAHsyzGx4LJq30Wug/s1755/setting-the-course.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1755" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRHG8A54c1ZiM8A80ceeO2thwADqcmVi9mqyX4OnQMchrv0OmGSGY7O2lscfU0lvCdcU6kbBj-94NFYAkNtzAXQ5-dQq3bjD2-fSgnI26mFvjc3_BxKD5NuUO0-dy0HeWs10x7q_cY7hQWjBm7UwkYWAqJwq-rh-F4AqJixlUuOwAHsyzGx4LJq30Wug/w400-h343/setting-the-course.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>We start by <b>setting the course</b>...</p><p>We succeed by <b>staying the course</b>.</p><p>This is truth in so many areas of our lives, but never so true as when faced with the formidable challenge of a cancer diagnosis.</p><p>Setting the course takes moments... Staying the course takes everything we have.</p><p>Praying tonight for each cancer warrior, for strength, for wisdom, for the perseverance to walk the road before them, and most of all, for love and support to help shoulder the load.</p><p>My Love, Always,<br /> Jane</p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-88540104252140859562023-02-28T21:26:00.000-06:002023-02-28T21:26:37.359-06:00We're so close!<p> Spring... It's almost here! </p><p>Well, unless you're my aunt and you live in Wisconsin. Then...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfJNfWnmwFQrIDzAb1usase4obmrN0ntClLvpjRAPQIDxTikuxP9b72_sI9rMPlkqlxaU92AZl7xHXdGEYF7B-X53G9vXV2m8Iob7ZrkU-dkayn686bZU8SbJcFNw9dO4NOrX8SBNMPzoqu6NO6bPaUQF04Csjd1kGktAlOc4_NHxsuj8OzPP-DQOsfA/s436/spring-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="436" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfJNfWnmwFQrIDzAb1usase4obmrN0ntClLvpjRAPQIDxTikuxP9b72_sI9rMPlkqlxaU92AZl7xHXdGEYF7B-X53G9vXV2m8Iob7ZrkU-dkayn686bZU8SbJcFNw9dO4NOrX8SBNMPzoqu6NO6bPaUQF04Csjd1kGktAlOc4_NHxsuj8OzPP-DQOsfA/w400-h284/spring-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>They are shoveling out from a nasty blizzard. The long, cold days of winter are hanging on!</p><p>But Spring is surely right around the corner. This week we pulled honey off our winter hives and spun out 115 lbs. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFWxS831JW_DqbPBfVllf9oLvG_8vRX4K5gqt_2LXLV0r0VO8aw-ghebk4Y2ef3unrctiW06ENBDzhsGkR6IB95ykuYBB6j7dFTyD0RxnjHfm95nS_MJD1v5F_dVo6Ov51UrXQ1ppB5J3YgSUhOhQqNCKgFD8FAP9AkgqCDC6Gidf1wTVLCcOxoRfpA/s1067/bee-harvest-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFWxS831JW_DqbPBfVllf9oLvG_8vRX4K5gqt_2LXLV0r0VO8aw-ghebk4Y2ef3unrctiW06ENBDzhsGkR6IB95ykuYBB6j7dFTyD0RxnjHfm95nS_MJD1v5F_dVo6Ov51UrXQ1ppB5J3YgSUhOhQqNCKgFD8FAP9AkgqCDC6Gidf1wTVLCcOxoRfpA/w300-h400/bee-harvest-1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8egB_gH4xakMLwXjKz3IdRBA86Sh44WHVubrz4_6NZSXIt3RStU3gWJqOwAAX4UHBkFjlSfnbsB2kG2XjhqjLIUskvIz-kLKXkT3nPN3brHUL-HrgYEu0HDRDaGWPzUwAPi1F3TiW6wHi-i4GG7p5q1BoCPDF0rEJD5GkMhFJDNp3tw9qS-ypH6dz0g/s1067/bee-harvest-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8egB_gH4xakMLwXjKz3IdRBA86Sh44WHVubrz4_6NZSXIt3RStU3gWJqOwAAX4UHBkFjlSfnbsB2kG2XjhqjLIUskvIz-kLKXkT3nPN3brHUL-HrgYEu0HDRDaGWPzUwAPi1F3TiW6wHi-i4GG7p5q1BoCPDF0rEJD5GkMhFJDNp3tw9qS-ypH6dz0g/w300-h400/bee-harvest-2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBtq5FCRBiVUpdTyUvmr8UvsUMUzvZDMn4c2NZZChEZM81DRQImQ6mO5Eo_m5f5C1W0_5lLRqqas0ddcXwZA1Lj8aacDbb6cbbQUU9RuL9__1woen78g72CERsMKbGNrLXY6z71QnU1uUhsuqMxQiqtwbDOpBF57cyPqLm5sQv_XuKNQHczEgcRMTaQ/s1551/bee-harvest-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1551" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBtq5FCRBiVUpdTyUvmr8UvsUMUzvZDMn4c2NZZChEZM81DRQImQ6mO5Eo_m5f5C1W0_5lLRqqas0ddcXwZA1Lj8aacDbb6cbbQUU9RuL9__1woen78g72CERsMKbGNrLXY6z71QnU1uUhsuqMxQiqtwbDOpBF57cyPqLm5sQv_XuKNQHczEgcRMTaQ/w258-h400/bee-harvest-3.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><br /> And in Texas that means Spring can't be far away!! Come on blue skies, sunny days, and spring flowers...<p></p><p>We're ready!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjr-U9V_KVm0RNdsqFJ1x3sigKlmUCOtDAWfaePzuWHpiG6-W6gO1vLwaI_O9IFofl7SlFAsBHnDsYodUmRFgGXrQVLkVuTp421Bv1gFkrKYkERN4yNSl5V19nswlf6OlfvGd6mrHF7nzDcpkpPFSZfD2W8gmYXKtin8F64Jl59OvlrKIX7gTKe7WPig/s325/Bee-Lesson-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="298" data-original-width="325" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjr-U9V_KVm0RNdsqFJ1x3sigKlmUCOtDAWfaePzuWHpiG6-W6gO1vLwaI_O9IFofl7SlFAsBHnDsYodUmRFgGXrQVLkVuTp421Bv1gFkrKYkERN4yNSl5V19nswlf6OlfvGd6mrHF7nzDcpkpPFSZfD2W8gmYXKtin8F64Jl59OvlrKIX7gTKe7WPig/w400-h366/Bee-Lesson-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-70113286205143230272023-02-02T21:03:00.000-06:002023-02-02T21:03:08.169-06:00The State of the Union for Pancreatic Cancer in 2023This post could have been titled "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly on Pancreatic Cancer in 2023."<br />
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Because that's exactly what the new statistics are revealing...<br />
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When <a href="https://www.pancreaticcancerjourney.com/pancreatic-cancer-diagnosis.html">mom was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer</a> in 2010, she was one of 43,000 Americans being diagnosed.<br />
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Today, the <a href="https://cancerstatisticscenter.cancer.org/#!/cancer-site/Pancreas" target="_blank">American Cancer Society</a> finds that number on the rise... Over 64,000 men and women in America will be diagnosed with the disease this year.<br />
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That would be the Bad news.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://cancerstatisticscenter.cancer.org/?_ga=2.183599919.862416494.1549726708-424453862.1549726708#!/" target="_blank">Statistics</a> also reveal that deaths from pancreatic cancer now outnumber deaths from breast cancer, and will likely exceed deaths from colorectal cancer soon, making it the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US by 2030.<br />
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That is the Ugly.<br />
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So, please, may there be some Good news?!</div><div><br /></div><div>According to a recent <a href="https://pancan.org/news/five-year-pancreatic-cancer-survival-rate-increases-to-12/" target="_blank">PanCan statement</a>, the 5-year survival rate for Pancreatic Cancer has risen to 12%. I know... that number seems paltry... hard to call it good. But, 10 years ago, that survival rate was only 6%. The increased survival rate this year means that more than 7,600 of those newly diagnosed will be winning the battle 5 years from now. <b>That is Good News</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div>And here's the thing... statistics don't tell the whole story. Statistics cover overall population trends, not individual patient results. Every person is unique and their cancer battle is personal. And while cancer may not define you, it will change you.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is why we tell our story... again and again. It is why we listen. Why we pray. The passion that drives our search for a cure. The hope that beats strong.</div><div><br /></div><div>The belief that one day pancreatic cancer will only be a chapter in your life, not the whole story...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10eVsr4jAD4C_TIjpyYX12Tlj1wmBVGzEJ6bWGidPXdrBZdxaQLdzS1OcMBXWMw6zdfSU_JFtHFQUQxOqsllUp65w5n0BAzoP0kXiHN6on_t0j2SNnZvYNoCSGfRJpYZYuhbIMwtVsLq1_NPbFlottE8yfamF491sJFbVtH30gtfXr1WY86w3UTlOwg/s990/cancer-chapter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="990" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10eVsr4jAD4C_TIjpyYX12Tlj1wmBVGzEJ6bWGidPXdrBZdxaQLdzS1OcMBXWMw6zdfSU_JFtHFQUQxOqsllUp65w5n0BAzoP0kXiHN6on_t0j2SNnZvYNoCSGfRJpYZYuhbIMwtVsLq1_NPbFlottE8yfamF491sJFbVtH30gtfXr1WY86w3UTlOwg/w400-h243/cancer-chapter.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>So in 2023, we continue the fight. As the number of pancreatic cancer diagnoses rises, the fight becomes more urgent.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's our prayer that no one ever fights alone.</div><div><br /></div><div>Walking this journey out together... In Love tonight,<br /> Jane</div>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-50656174272008422332023-01-31T19:27:00.000-06:002023-01-31T19:27:36.734-06:00The Honest to Goodness Truth...<p> Don't fall prey to the illusion of perfection. Social Media will have you believing that everyone has it better, has it easier, has it all together. Watching the picture-perfect reels of Instagram and Facebook feed the lie that we'll never measure up. </p><p>When I saw this image, it spoke truth!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_pGyhvoCyOoHiw2-HyhVU7W6CsW6OmZdAL-XSWj53xWo_QEfYTwkZSyZjm0aHJ_omXkdGTM3yAC6QenZKHYp0kEtzyYmOOdvn-a4irPK7AiO6TVOGaLGlR5NSdQg6knlEgEubs6c7DLf-SOfIShKcAFZUpRm8hW1bqItX9v2gcUBax2WMR8xQlduWA/s1139/perfection-illusion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1139" data-original-width="806" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_pGyhvoCyOoHiw2-HyhVU7W6CsW6OmZdAL-XSWj53xWo_QEfYTwkZSyZjm0aHJ_omXkdGTM3yAC6QenZKHYp0kEtzyYmOOdvn-a4irPK7AiO6TVOGaLGlR5NSdQg6knlEgEubs6c7DLf-SOfIShKcAFZUpRm8hW1bqItX9v2gcUBax2WMR8xQlduWA/w283-h400/perfection-illusion.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><br /><p>My motto today... progress not perfection! We'll get there, we just need to stay in our lane and pursue the course set out before us. Who knows? We may be the example someone else desperately needs! </p><p>Perfection is an illusion... Don't get caught up in the trap!</p><p>My Love,<br /> Jane</p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-81078791736124228272023-01-14T20:38:00.000-06:002023-01-14T20:38:50.766-06:00Clinical Trial Gives Hope<p> Reesa Levy shares her story at <a href="https://pancan.org/stories/survivor-consider-a-clinical-trial-for-yourself-future-patients/" target="_blank">PanCan</a> and spreads Hope!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglsoUGPtSm493lJCD7TBU5eK0jZ6qyQWxbV6D-FFJ5FBiROVrdBbcjmhhufhQZpVnggkyIeFPDTcN6Eg4NrqbehaMmpMfsobXiwKa20P26_vJ5AFVAQrC-EUuxSYtQJGcy0ww0bqvziBZAApQOUhhSbMmbz9wtkJVrR2K7xPtGmy-dKHe_a5SJYDxAmg/s294/Reesa-Levy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="294" data-original-width="255" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglsoUGPtSm493lJCD7TBU5eK0jZ6qyQWxbV6D-FFJ5FBiROVrdBbcjmhhufhQZpVnggkyIeFPDTcN6Eg4NrqbehaMmpMfsobXiwKa20P26_vJ5AFVAQrC-EUuxSYtQJGcy0ww0bqvziBZAApQOUhhSbMmbz9wtkJVrR2K7xPtGmy-dKHe_a5SJYDxAmg/s1600/Reesa-Levy.png" width="255" /></a></div><br /><p><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“I can’t believe it. Reesa, of all people…”</span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">When Reesa Levy’s friends and family found out she had <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/about-pancreatic-cancer/what-is-pancreatic-cancer/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">pancreatic cancer</a> three years ago, this was a common response.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">She was a vegetarian, worked out several times a week and never had health issues.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Perhaps those were some of the reasons her doctor had suspected something far less threatening when she came in with excruciating <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/symptoms/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">abdominal pain</a>.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/diagnosis/computed-tomography-ct-scan/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">CT scan</a> revealed appendicitis, so her doctor scheduled an appendectomy.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">But when the pain didn’t go away after surgery, it was clear that something more was wrong.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“I was also tired and losing a lot of weight – 18 pounds – quickly,” Reesa said.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A subsequent scan revealed a mass on her pancreas, and though Reesa and her doctor were hopeful it was benign, a follow-up <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/diagnosis/biopsy/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">biopsy</a> showed otherwise.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Her doctor delivered the news. “There are cancer cells on your pancreas,” he said matter-of-factly as she sat, stunned.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In control of her healthcare</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Reesa is a take-charge person.</span></span></p><div class="wp-caption alignright" id="attachment_55855" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; float: right; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 235px;"><p class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-55855" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: auto; line-height: 21px; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></p></div><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A retired New York City school principal, she was accustomed to managing the challenges that come with overseeing 2,500 high school students. But pancreatic cancer is a challenge no one can prepare for. Reesa was overwhelmed. Numb. Devastated.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Together, with her daughter and son now with her in Florida, they came up with a game plan: “You have to be in charge of your own healthcare.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Just five days after the January 2018 <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/diagnosis/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">diagnosis</a>, Reesa flew to St. Louis, where her daughter Ashley lives, for an appointment with a surgeon at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the teaching hospital for the Washington University School of Medicine.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Ashley had stepped in to handle the details of her mother’s <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/treatment/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">treatment</a> and care while Reesa tried to focus on the big picture – staying positive for a good outcome. She steered clear of the internet while Ashley dove in, learning about the latest pancreatic cancer research, <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/treatment/treatment-types/clinical-trials/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">clinical trials</a>, <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/diagnosis/choosing-your-healthcare-team/specialists/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">specialists</a> and more.</span></p><div class="wp-caption alignright" id="attachment_55851" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; float: right; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 301px;"><br /><p class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-55851" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: auto; line-height: 21px; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></p></div><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It was Ashley who had found the surgeon, William Hawkins M.D., a pancreatic cancer specialist who would perform her <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/treatment/treatment-types/surgery/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">distal pancreatectomy</a>. She chose Dr. Hawkins because he had performed hundreds of these types of surgeries.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“I’m very grateful for my family’s help during this stressful time – making calls, asking questions, interviewing doctors, and getting appointments and <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/diagnosis/choosing-your-healthcare-team/considering-a-second-opinion/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">second opinions</a>,” Reesa said.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">One week after her diagnosis, Reesa had laparoscopic <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/treatment/treatment-types/surgery/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">surgery</a> to remove the tail of her pancreas, part of her stomach and colon, and her spleen.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">A clinical trial option</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) strongly recommends clinical trials at diagnosis and during every treatment decision. <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/patient-services/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">PanCAN Patient Services</a> can give you information about clinical trials and search for trials that meet your needs.</span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Even before surgery, Reesa’s doctor had spoken to her about all her <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/treatment/treatment-types/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">treatment options</a>, including <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/treatment/treatment-types/clinical-trials/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">clinical trials</a>. “There’s something new you may want to consider,” he told her.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">After six months of <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/treatment/treatment-types/chemotherapy/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">standard chemotherapy</a>, Reesa was cancer-free and eligible to begin the <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/treatment/treatment-types/immunotherapy/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">immunotherapy</a> clinical trial Dr. Hawkins had mentioned, which was studying a vaccine to treat the cancer.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Each person in the study had a different vaccine made from a sample of their own tumor tissue, to encourage the body to fight cancer with their own immune system.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Once a month for six months, the immunotherapy vaccine was administered, along with a small electrical current, into her arm. Reesa did well on the trial and still shows no signs of cancer today.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“My goddaughter, who is a doctor, suggested early on that I join any study I was offered,” Reesa said. “I’m a huge proponent of clinical trials and think all patients should consider one, both for themselves and for future patients. You’ll also get regular CT scans, bloodwork and constant monitoring by your healthcare team.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“I also encourage going to a teaching hospital, if you can. They’re usually on the cutting edge of research and treatment. The team that treated me was full of experts in pancreatic cancer.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Contact <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/patient-services/" target="_blank">PanCAN</a> for help finding a specialist in your area.</span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“It really humbled me, all the people surrounding me to make me better.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Giving others the chance she had</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Today Reesa is enjoying a <a href="https://pancan.org/get-involved/volunteer/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">volunteer</a> role as Advocacy Chair for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/PanCAN.BrowardPalmBeach" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Broward-Palm Beach (Fla.) Affiliate</a> of PanCAN. She’s seen first-hand that the volunteering she does – encouraging her members of Congress to <a href="https://pancan.org/news/breaking-news-federal-research-program-for-pancreatic-cancer-increases-to-15-million/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">increase federal research funding</a> for pancreatic cancer – is making a difference for her and other patients.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">One specific way it’s hit home: the immunotherapy clinical trial Reesa participated in was funded by the National Cancer Institute.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">She also participates in her local PanCAN <a href="https://purplestride.org/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">PurpleStride</a> and has raised more than $8,000 for PanCAN, money that will go toward funding patient programs and services like our <a href="https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/patient-services/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Patient Services</a>, our <a href="https://clinicaltrials.pancan.org/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Clinical Trial Finder</a> and our <a href="https://pancan.org/research/precision-promise/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Precision Promise<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: none; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">SM</span></a> clinical trial platform, as well as <a href="https://pancan.org/research/increasing-pancreatic-cancer-research-funding/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">scientific research grants</a> and <a href="https://pancan.org/get-involved/advocacy/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(73, 14, 111) !important; cursor: pointer; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">government advocacy</a> work.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The reason for her continued involvement with PanCAN is simple.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #6c6c6c; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; list-style-type: none; margin: 10px 0px 0px; max-width: 790px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“I have to do something to help other people have the same chance that I’ve had,” she said.</span></p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-79407633389105700792023-01-01T23:14:00.001-06:002023-01-01T23:14:47.779-06:00No Resolutions this Year!<p> I'm learning that New Year's Resolutions are slightly over-rated. </p><p>I love the fresh start of a new year. I do! The chance we have to make better choices. The blank slate of a new calendar after the crazy sweet chaos of the weeks just past.</p><p>But...</p><p>Resolutions always seem to set me up for failure. Maybe you feel it too? Especially if your plate is filled with doctor appointments, cancer treatments and waiting on endless test results. Some days it's all we can do to take the next step. I know.</p><p>There's a longing for the simple things...</p><p>- getting outside and feeling the sun warm my skin<br />- taking time to watch the colors bloom at sunset<br />- breathing deep and long<br />- celebrating small victories each day<br />- spending time with the ones I love</p><p>This year let's choose to lead with grace and give ourselves the gift of presence!</p><p>Welcome 2023! Let's see what beauty unfolds!</p><p>My Love,<br /> Jane</p><p> </p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-43587671459183064072022-12-25T21:15:00.001-06:002022-12-25T21:15:39.231-06:00Christmas for a Lifetime<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8yx6KIBQbJsbe84QiPWTXvjJwvBe5iw3wbNO9ZiIyJlvfNhk3fqqIqNFPoG5p0HE7bTi0vYJA0wmRXtUEYkjnXthAVzFLwm14wvcY7o1fTzRSkq06VV12flopDkH_w37kWZZ4YBigZCp7X4hyI-nxyWw7jgVLL27AO6odgcyeGlzYhKCGlR7NY_oY-Q/s2047/Christmas-2022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2047" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8yx6KIBQbJsbe84QiPWTXvjJwvBe5iw3wbNO9ZiIyJlvfNhk3fqqIqNFPoG5p0HE7bTi0vYJA0wmRXtUEYkjnXthAVzFLwm14wvcY7o1fTzRSkq06VV12flopDkH_w37kWZZ4YBigZCp7X4hyI-nxyWw7jgVLL27AO6odgcyeGlzYhKCGlR7NY_oY-Q/w400-h351/Christmas-2022.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p> I am learning that Christmas is not just a day. Nor is it just a season to celebrate.</p><p>Christ's quiet birth in a lowly manger was just the beginning... He became God with us.</p><p>Every day. All year. For each moment we live... even when light and hope is hidden from view. He walks through the darkness with us and becomes our Immanuel. </p><p>Jesus Christ brings us Christmas for a lifetime. From the cradle to the cross...And that is Grace and Joy and Peace for all who believe.</p><p>Blessings from our home to yours this Christmas. Today is just the beginning!</p><p>My Love, Always,<br />Jane</p><p><br /></p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-39100444095842897312022-12-11T22:19:00.000-06:002022-12-11T22:19:45.662-06:00When Your Hopes and Dreams are Shattered...<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicsraqjYtM7OWM6bJHF9_B5XSY3pQ312nJtP9o4EIhvefsztsva_HCet492HsLJn8oRZGiWFx664f0MaFNulFLf2BFUvnKiqxZ2th7CzJpRHteBYLRO6i-LOgckK2NbPFsUTg5OTLNDnlkoWCx3LzsoAvh8NHM8QBnsGzzxd54BsxvAZurjQ8Yxl-vmg/s840/Joseph-Christmas-Quote-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="840" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicsraqjYtM7OWM6bJHF9_B5XSY3pQ312nJtP9o4EIhvefsztsva_HCet492HsLJn8oRZGiWFx664f0MaFNulFLf2BFUvnKiqxZ2th7CzJpRHteBYLRO6i-LOgckK2NbPFsUTg5OTLNDnlkoWCx3LzsoAvh8NHM8QBnsGzzxd54BsxvAZurjQ8Yxl-vmg/w400-h400/Joseph-Christmas-Quote-1.jpg" width="400" /></a> <br /></p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">We don't often hear much said about Joseph's heartache before the angel appeared to him.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">But I think about it.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The crushing ache of his heart when he learned of <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>Mary's apparent betrayal.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The realization that all the love he had poured into making a life for the two of them—all the hopes and dreams—were gone.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">We don't know how long God waited before sending the angel to tell Joseph of the miracle within Mary's womb, but it was long enough for him to plan a quiet divorce.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Long enough for the tears to fall and the heart to shatter.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">What joy must have filled Joseph's heart when he learned that the love of his life had not betrayed him, but was carrying the very Son of God! Almighty God was fulfilling His promise of salvation through this woman he loved so much.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">What Joseph thought would bring the end to his hopes and dreams actually fulfilled the hopes and dreams of the entire world.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Sometimes what appears to be the end of your world is really the salvation of your world.</b></div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">"But while he (Joseph) thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins." (Matthew 1:20-21)</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">~ <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"> excerpt from </span><a href="https://kimberlyjoyauthor.com/" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;" target="_blank">Kimberly Joy</a></div></div>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-29675313129213503452022-11-30T20:35:00.003-06:002022-11-30T20:35:44.437-06:00Celebrating Early Detection for Pancreatic Cancer!<p> A story of Hope! Meet Martin Abrams... Early detection saved his life!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8CdswBSj4fo" width="320" youtube-src-id="8CdswBSj4fo"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>So grateful for the doctors, the teams, and the organizations who are forging a path forward in this battle for our loved ones!</p><p>That is Hope for tonight,</p><p>My Love,<br /> Jane</p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525972425715055326.post-79203024228135231872022-11-24T20:28:00.001-06:002022-11-24T20:28:47.040-06:00So Many Things to be Thankful For<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1xSEOLQ7X8YsLw2IDMyrq26wcg74VgRhmg5lbJT-avWACHhRVNtExQe6_GtPm9JSPd4sXQ15-xEdgdjo49pWzSAKN1-VJsyvsNTgkDZXX49D8IK3VgzLYzUpPzfidpc_YcgVpQCKLbVRQaBGkQSQFl6uSCBIz7ajqM6dVIJB_Uo6LpEbwhUtzP7ikXg/s1662/Thanksgiving-2022-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1662" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1xSEOLQ7X8YsLw2IDMyrq26wcg74VgRhmg5lbJT-avWACHhRVNtExQe6_GtPm9JSPd4sXQ15-xEdgdjo49pWzSAKN1-VJsyvsNTgkDZXX49D8IK3VgzLYzUpPzfidpc_YcgVpQCKLbVRQaBGkQSQFl6uSCBIz7ajqM6dVIJB_Uo6LpEbwhUtzP7ikXg/w361-h400/Thanksgiving-2022-1.jpg" width="361" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">May your day be filled with true gratitude for all the good things<br />that have graced your journey.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Love,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Jane</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p> <br /><br /></p>janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674566096517084068noreply@blogger.com0