tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post4327776166732220471..comments2023-03-25T02:35:08.648+00:00Comments on The Journey: In the beginning ........Zoëhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09838367166662822058noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-28248603264522093552008-09-16T10:28:00.000+01:002008-09-16T10:28:00.000+01:00Dear Zoe,Sorry - I probably cut and paste the addr...Dear Zoe,<BR/>Sorry - I probably cut and paste the address from my Bloglines subscription - here it is again<BR/>http://sprucehill.typepad.com/my_weblog/<BR/>It may be that the American kickass approach is not what appeals to you but on the other hand I know that Sarah would be a most generous and warm blog companion because she has already been there.<BR/><BR/>I have just realised that you do not have a contact email address - I will post this in your comment box and you can delete it if you want.<BR/>Alicealice chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969805206040091585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-57725437721235622022008-09-16T06:58:00.000+01:002008-09-16T06:58:00.000+01:00Dear ZoeI came to your blog via Jane at Snapdragon...Dear Zoe<BR/>I came to your blog via Jane at Snapdragon's Garden. I wish you courage as you deal with the challenges ahead of you.<BR/><BR/>I wonder if you are aware of<BR/>http://motherswithcancer.com/<BR/>which is a collaborative site based in America designed to help women who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. It was started by a young NASA scientist who has faced everything that breast cancer can do and come out the other side.<BR/>http://toddlerplanet.wordpress.com/<BR/>Another contributor is Sarah <BR/>http://www.bloglines.com/myblogs<BR/>who has just finished chemotherapy. She has an extraordinarily positive attitude and it has always been a privilege to read her blog. I hope that among these you will find something helpful - good luck.alice chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969805206040091585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-39070922551106285662008-08-20T19:19:00.000+01:002008-08-20T19:19:00.000+01:00I am completely overwhelmed by the warmth and kind...I am completely overwhelmed by the warmth and kindness shown to me in these messages. I am not sure what to say, but it has touched me deeply, and each one brought a smile to my face at a time when I have been finding it hard to smile. Thank you so much for all the good wishes and messages of support; the encouragement, and the positivity. It means more than you know.<BR/><BR/>With love,<BR/><BR/>ZoëZoëhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09838367166662822058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-90453667264778454972008-08-20T17:48:00.000+01:002008-08-20T17:48:00.000+01:00We are thinking of you and wish you the very best....We are thinking of you and wish you the very best.<BR/>PhilipPhilip Bewleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593795071070337798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-79434034677816395682008-08-20T17:22:00.000+01:002008-08-20T17:22:00.000+01:00I've enjoyed your gardening blog in the past with ...I've enjoyed your gardening blog in the past with pictures words of beauty surrounding our world. <BR/>But this time I see the ugly fear ,the same fear I went through last year. <BR/>I am a survivor.<BR/>Who now only lives in fear every 6 months when it's time for that mamo and a visit to the Oncologist who checks for markers.<BR/>So many people are getting cancer and currently including my mother in law.<BR/> I'm not good at writing so I can't give you words of poetic wisdom.<BR/>You just do what you have to do. You're not alone.<BR/><BR/><BR/>PatsiPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-54209994872927281172008-08-19T22:49:00.000+01:002008-08-19T22:49:00.000+01:00A lot of wisdom here. Thank you for allowing us t...A lot of wisdom here. Thank you for allowing us to face it alongside you. Yes, you have to face it alone, but it helps to have people around who care.Withy Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942644634616193902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-24609262270141450392008-08-19T19:14:00.000+01:002008-08-19T19:14:00.000+01:00Thinking of Youand adding to your reserve of:Hope ...<B>Thinking of You</B><BR/>and adding to your reserve of:<BR/><BR/>Hope <BR/>by Emily Dickinson <BR/> <BR/>Hope is the thing with feathers <BR/>That perches in the soul, <BR/>And sings the tune--without the words, <BR/>And never stops at all,<BR/><BR/>And sweetest in the gale is heard; <BR/>And sore must be the storm <BR/>That could abash the little bird <BR/>That kept so many warm.<BR/><BR/>I've heard it in the chillest land, <BR/>And on the strangest sea; <BR/>Yet, never, in extremity, <BR/>It asked a crumb of me.Mother Naturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193426407858005058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-44877603922859130762008-08-19T17:32:00.000+01:002008-08-19T17:32:00.000+01:00Can't add much to what has been said above. So ver...Can't add much to what has been said above. So very sorry to hear your news Zoë. Think spring not winter.<BR/><BR/>Warmest wishes, Fmountainearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977393968796316843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-82595038662101901492008-08-19T09:17:00.000+01:002008-08-19T09:17:00.000+01:00As Jane said- sharing will help others as well as ...As Jane said- sharing will help others as well as yourself. Much as we want to b here to support you I know that in truth this is something that ultimately you have to face alone. We are all here to support you, to listen to you and to encourage you, but only you have to deal with it. So what I wish for you is the strength, fortitude and optimism you will need to do that. When those fail, that's where we come in, to help you find them again.Grousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14511245766699609786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-43234425247380943262008-08-18T21:36:00.000+01:002008-08-18T21:36:00.000+01:00Sorry about your news Zoe. I wish you all the best...Sorry about your news Zoe. I wish you all the best and hope everything goes well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-86640340063653758232008-08-18T21:12:00.000+01:002008-08-18T21:12:00.000+01:00There are lots of us to walk beside you on this jo...There are lots of us to walk beside you on this journey, Zoe. I'll continue to check in on your blog and will think positively for a steady healing.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-21922084959600878162008-08-18T20:45:00.000+01:002008-08-18T20:45:00.000+01:00Dear Zoe,I was so sorry to hear your news. It's su...Dear Zoe,<BR/><BR/>I was so sorry to hear your news. It's such a mind blowing shock isn't it? As you may remember I went through it about 18 months ago. I was numb with the shock for the first few days , it's so hard telling people, but you're being very brave telling us on your blog. I can't tell you how much it helped to have my virtual online friends supporting me as well as my real friends and family. I wish you all the very best and send you a big hug {{{{}}}}}. If you want to talk please email me.<BR/>Love ElaineInthemudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12551873512058789152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-76901679403604510822008-08-18T20:13:00.000+01:002008-08-18T20:13:00.000+01:00Hi Zoe Stay strong girl - but be gentle on yoursel...Hi Zoe <BR/>Stay strong girl - but be gentle on yourself.snailbeachshepherdesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397158758052413758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-77890857811873689082008-08-18T17:24:00.000+01:002008-08-18T17:24:00.000+01:00I did not meet you on Purplecoo but I always enjoy...I did not meet you on Purplecoo but I always enjoyed reading your blog and posts. And was sorry that you left. <BR/><BR/>I am a cancer survivor and found this website very helpful to me during my operaton and follow up. I realise that this is not for breast cancer but still feel that some of what is on the site may be inspirational to you. <BR/><BR/>Take this time for yourself and live in the moment, I feel this is the way of healing, to make us stop, look and listen. <BR/><BR/>I love your poem about Hope, Hope is one of my favourite states to be in! <BR/><BR/>All best wishes to you. <BR/><BR/>http://www.eyesontheprize.org/Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175370285155596455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-63551550308799634552008-08-18T17:21:00.000+01:002008-08-18T17:21:00.000+01:00All my love to you Zoe. Will be here with you on ...All my love to you Zoe. Will be here with you on this difficult journey and sending you as many good vibes as possible. xxxPipanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048984447721169350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-84640021381746334162008-08-18T17:10:00.000+01:002008-08-18T17:10:00.000+01:00I don't suppose this will be an easy-reading blog ...I don't suppose this will be an easy-reading blog any more than it will be easy to write.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you are doing it though.<BR/><BR/>I also hope you feel able to say when (if) you can't stand flowers and gardens . . . you are bound to be angry and anger sometimes turns against the things we love.<BR/><BR/>I think it is important that none of us have any expectations about how you will, or will not, cope.<BR/><BR/>Language associated with cancer always seems laden with high expectations. People are always supposed to 'fight' it. How on earth are you supposed to do that?<BR/><BR/>You may be a hero - we will cheer.<BR/><BR/>You may not be - we will cheer.<BR/><BR/>We'll all hope everything works out ok - and cheer your every step - whether we know about it or not.<BR/><BR/>All the very best wishes<BR/><BR/>LucyLucy Corrander Now in Halifax!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14685242329129914772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-51822054321827169822008-08-18T16:36:00.000+01:002008-08-18T16:36:00.000+01:00Dear Zoe, as a fellow survivor of twenty years sta...Dear Zoe, as a fellow survivor of twenty years standing my thoughts are with you, and also my reassurances. Love LampieNorma Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12403421235388770309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-38967046459103324192008-08-18T16:20:00.000+01:002008-08-18T16:20:00.000+01:00Zoe, thinking of you and sending love and positive...Zoe, thinking of you and sending love and positive vibes your way. Keep strong, I know how frightened you must feel but you have friends out there who care. xSally Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299690757779540854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-16041308262716388312008-08-18T16:08:00.000+01:002008-08-18T16:08:00.000+01:00My prayers will be with you Zoe. I am so sorry to ...My prayers will be with you Zoe. I am so sorry to hear this.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-72152229063954424092008-08-18T15:19:00.000+01:002008-08-18T15:19:00.000+01:00Zoe, I am so sorry you are having to cope with thi...Zoe, I am so sorry you are having to cope with this and see you are facing it with the courage I would expect from the little that I know you. Yes, the waiting is hard. When I was ill I was very frightened and had huge support from my family. I also felt that every card and message of support was another person standing behind me as I went into it all so I do hope that in some small way these messages let you know that you are in the thoughts of many.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-42805744423275058922008-08-18T15:05:00.000+01:002008-08-18T15:05:00.000+01:00Dear dear ZoeI can't tell you how pleased I am tha...Dear dear Zoe<BR/>I can't tell you how pleased I am that you are sharing this and writing about it. Maybe some painting too? As you already know my thoughts and prayers and positive vibes and any other flipping thing I can come up with are with you - right through this journey and out the other side. <BR/>By blogging like this, I suspect that, as well as helping you, you will help a heck of a lot of other women going through this same journey. <BR/>All my love, dear heart<BR/>janexxxxxxxExmoorjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230395732150659356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-59463772805585070272008-08-18T15:04:00.000+01:002008-08-18T15:04:00.000+01:00Oh Zoe, your account brings back all the memories ...Oh Zoe, your account brings back all the memories of going through this myself. The feeling in the pit of my stomach has returned as I relive this with you. I have to say, however, that there is definitely life after a breast cancer diagnosis and you can get through this, however hard it proves to be. Be strong, but let the tears flow freely. You've been violated by a terrible invader and have every right to your feelings. Hugs, kisses, and my very best support to you during this time.Wooly Workshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08310287894682760233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-3667085436383206842008-08-18T15:03:00.000+01:002008-08-18T15:03:00.000+01:00Hey lovelyGot the news and immediatley sending loa...Hey lovely<BR/>Got the news and immediatley sending loads of thoughts and prayers for you and your wonderful family.<BR/>TattieTattieweaslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723634612274763884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-38147068909014959732008-08-18T13:02:00.000+01:002008-08-18T13:02:00.000+01:00Hello Zoe,I am wishing you the very best of luck, ...Hello Zoe,<BR/><BR/>I am wishing you the very best of luck, and to say you will be in my thoughts and prayers.<BR/><BR/>Keep attending those beautiful flowers in your gardens that we know you love so much,this I do hope will help for the wait up to the op.<BR/><BR/>Sending you lots of purple vibes, along with my love and hugs.<BR/><BR/>Love and Hugs,<BR/>Camilla.xxCAMILLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741990891794651299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5821654380410619929.post-21079950204363638702008-08-18T12:56:00.000+01:002008-08-18T12:56:00.000+01:00Dear Zoë, I dont know what to say, but am sending ...Dear Zoë, I dont know what to say, but am sending lots of Purple Hugs and Vibes to you.<BR/><BR/>WxWizzardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729604655681703375noreply@blogger.com