Author Archives: francesbarrie

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About francesbarrie

Cancer survivor,mom,triathlete,writer,jewelry maker, baker. Staying happy and healthy,living life and enjoying it one moment at a time.

The Best Laid Plans

Posted on November 24, 2010 by francesbarrie

I spoke to my older brother yesterday to tell him what time I would pick him up for Thanksgiving.  It was a call I dreaded. Not because I dislike my brother who has struggled with mental illness and depression for … Continue reading →

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A Process

Posted on October 19, 2010 by francesbarrie

Aging is a natural process. Everything we do and everyone we lose adds moments to that process. Getting married, watching our children grow, losing our parents. We can’t stop it, it’s inevitable. I remember crying one day when I was … Continue reading →

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I Confess…

Posted on September 22, 2010 by francesbarrie

…I have not been writing.  Here or anywhere else. .  It would be easy to blame my lack of creativity on outside events like work,school, sports schedules, funerals, car disrepair, or financial upheaval. But that is a cop-out.  I should … Continue reading →

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“I Want So Much To Live”

Posted on September 21, 2010 by francesbarrie

I was lucky enough to see this new documentary at The Boston Film Festival this week called “I Want So Much to LIve”.  It is a beautifully done film about the invention of Herceptin.  This short film  highlighted the young … Continue reading →

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Jars of Clay

Posted on August 27, 2010 by francesbarrie

My Mom, Mary Buckley, died this week 2 years ago. She was an incredibly strong person who dealt with many tragedies over the course of her life.. This was a piece I wrote about her for a Grub street class … Continue reading →

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PMC 2010 Re-CAP

Posted on August 14, 2010 by francesbarrie

“So…how did it go?” I’ve answered this question so often in the last week that I have neglected to update everyone here. I can’t believe a whole week has passed, this time last Saturday I was already past the first … Continue reading →

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PMC update -10 hours to go

Posted on August 6, 2010 by francesbarrie

It is 9pm the night before the 7 am PMC start and yes I should be sleeping but first I have to pack.  And clean my house.  And pick up my son.  And write this blog. Susan and I just … Continue reading →

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Another Year, Another Mammogram

Posted on July 16, 2010 by francesbarrie

I know that the yearly mammogram  you get after you are finished with all treatments for breast cancer are supposed to cause anxiety and stress but  that wasn’t the case for me yesterday.   I admit I was quite stressed … Continue reading →

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PMC update Week 7: When Maps Lie

Posted on June 28, 2010 by francesbarrie

It’s been a while since I updated you on our PMC training.  Susan and I have been logging some serious miles lately to make sure we are ready for the big event.  Last I spoke to you we had just … Continue reading →

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Summer Bucket List

Posted on June 14, 2010 by francesbarrie

My kids are out of school at the end of this week which had me pacing the halls of my house yesterday , sick to my stomach. It’s not that I don’t want my kids around all day, everyday–not at … Continue reading →

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