2 Announcements and a Thank You...

First, the Thanks...

It bubbles up each and every time I receive your notes and emails... Gratitude Overflows... These past 3 years so many have written, and all have touched a heartcord deep within.

I know this pancreatic cancer journey is hard.  I know the hurt you are feeling.  And still you write.  I am beyond humbled to read your words.

There is a desperate cry  from the newly diagnosed, there is wisdom from the warriors in the trenches, there is the anguish from those struggling with loss.  And always there is the connection...

Pancreatic Cancer.

It is a tie that would strangle, except for the extraordinary human spirit.  I have been encouraged over and over by your words of hope, of grace...

And one of those words I keep hearing is... Facebook... Truly!   Questions sift in, Are you on Facebook?  Do you have a Facebook page?

Facebook.  A place where those facing the most daunting of diagnoses can gather together and share their grief, their fight, their hope with each other.  It would be so much easier, a sweet friend suggested, if we could follow you on Facebook... and so I explored, researched and stumbled around in cyber-space for an eon or two...

I am happy to report that Pancreatic Cancer Journey is now on Facebook.  Me, being computer-tech-challenged to the nth degree, I have created a Facebook page.  How awesomely huge is that?

You can link to the page right here...

Pancreatic Cancer Journey Facebook Page!

As always, it is completely a work in progress.

And for those not in the facebook loop, no worries.  The blog continues as well as the website.   But the Facebook page offers a place for all who would like to comment, to meet each other, interact and share their stories in real time.  I'm still figuring out all the intricacies, but I believe we're up and running and with each post, please feel invited to share your thoughts, your experience, your questions and your encouragement.

Because, truly, your encouragement has been a beacon of hope to me.  It needs to be shared, the blessing can only multiply outward and touch others struggling hard.  That is grace extended... I can only murmur thank you to each one for the grace you have poured over mom and me during this journey.

You are a gift.  Don't ever doubt it.

And so, the second announcement isn't that awesome, but is sure kind of crazy... It's time for the 31 Day Challenge.  Again.  Am I crazy enough to try it?  Seriously... crazy.  But yes, I will be joining The Nester and her group once again this October to post every day on a topic I'm crazy about...

Last year we offered 31 Days of Grace for the Caregiver.

Might you guess what this year's topic will be? Smiling Grace over your guesses...

Join me October 1st and see what crazy looks like :-)

Simply love you all,
                            Jane