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Cleared for Takeoff

Posted on January 6, 2009 by francesbarrie

Just wanted you all to know that I have been cleared for my reconstruction surgery tomorrow morning.  The virus I had at Christmas seems to have dissipated enough that they can operate and the impending ice-storm does not seem to … Continue reading →

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Good Riddance 2008

Posted on December 31, 2008 by francesbarrie

When I began this year, I wasn’t quite sure that I would see the other side of it.  You may all say, “oh come on, we knew you’d make it,” but that is easy for others to say.  For me, … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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One Down…

Posted on October 7, 2008 by francesbarrie

…One thousand eight hundred and twenty four to go.  Days that is, that I will have to take my new medicine. I started my tamoxifen today  The pill that I will take daily for five years to kill the estrogen … Continue reading →

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Regarding Hamsters, Taxol, and Regret

Posted on September 19, 2008 by francesbarrie

Regret.  It’s the houseguest that has overstayed his welcome.  No matter how irritable you become, how uncomfortable you try to make them feel; they stay.  Each morning you look across the breakfast table at this guest hoping today will be … Continue reading →

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