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Validation

Posted on December 18, 2008 by francesbarrie

I have had two disappointing days. Yesterday, I missed my 9 year-old-daughter’s chorus recital.  As I approached the school at 3:30 I noticed the smiling children and their parents exiting the playground door. “It’s over,” one of the mother’s said … Continue reading →

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A Year Ago, Today

Posted on December 12, 2008 by francesbarrie

  A year ago, this week, I walked into the doctor’s office for a follow up mammogram and she began offering me Ativan to help me sleep. “Why,” I had asked, “Why do I need to go to sleep?” I … Continue reading →

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The Geode Moon

Posted on December 9, 2008 by francesbarrie

Because it was the first snow of the season two days ago and also because the long post I wrote last night got lost; I am sending you all an essay I wrote about my kids that I wrote a … Continue reading →

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Thank You

Posted on November 26, 2008 by francesbarrie

Let’s just agree that the whole ‘being thankful” thing on Thanksgiving day is a little cliche` — is it not?   Ideally we are all supposed to feel thankful each and every day  and we are supposed to be aware … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace Mom

Posted on November 23, 2008 by francesbarrie

We buried my mother yesterday.  It was a noticeably short service at the grave of my Father and brother where a priest who had never even met her, quickly mumbled a few prayers over the small box of ashes that … Continue reading →

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Whatever

Posted on November 19, 2008 by francesbarrie

I met with my cardiologist this week.  My friend Gina came with me and said he looked like a cross between my 12 year old son Aidan and Pete Yorn (singer/songwriter for those who may not know). Anyway he’s cute … Continue reading →

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My Broken Heart

Posted on November 13, 2008 by francesbarrie

I hadn’t expected the news I was given today at what I assumed was going to be a routine visit with my oncologist at Dana Farber before my herceptin treatment.  I knew that I had had an echocardiogram last week … Continue reading →

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Goals

Posted on November 6, 2008 by francesbarrie

I have been in the doldrums. I won’t call it depression, it’s more a state of “oh well”. Because of this,I have been having trouble lately feeling inspired enough to write in this blog.  I know that there is a responsibility to … Continue reading →

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Retraction

Posted on October 27, 2008 by francesbarrie

I realized the other day that my last post, for those that don’t know me, may have sounded a little like I was looking for sympathy.  This whole ‘blogging’ thing is a little disconcerting since I am now putting myself … Continue reading →

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Mommy Doesn’t Have Cancer Anymore

Posted on October 24, 2008 by francesbarrie

I glanced down at the clock in my car, saw that it said 5:10, added the five minutes in my head to learn the actual time of 5:15, and announced with bravado to the 4 twelve year old boys crammed in the backseat, … Continue reading →

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