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  • About Me

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    Dragonstar55

    Female, 54, Married
    Shippensburg, PA, USA
    Member since October 10

    • About Me

      Division Executive Director for the March of Dimes Foundation. Husband, Art, son Terry and two amazing Shiloh Shepherds, Cheyenne and Rider. Art is a Civil War Historian and I'm an dedicated Civil War Buff.

      Division Executive Director for the March of Dimes Foundation. Husband, Art, son Terry and two amazing Shiloh Shepherds, Cheyenne and Rider. Art is a Civil War Historian and I'm an dedicated Civil War Buff.

    • Interests

      I'm an avid reader, love my job at the March of Dimes, and am crazy about our two dogs.

      I'm an avid reader, love my job at the March of Dimes, and am crazy about our two dogs.

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 3 journal comments, 1 journal post

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    Friday

  • Journal

    • A week away

      Mood November 18, 2009 8:12pm

      It's only a week now until Art's consultation at Johns Hopkins.  I feel like we've been waiting SO long.  He's been taking …

    • Back from the doctor

      Mood November 12, 2009 6:00pm

      Our local doc gave Art some pain pills and ran some blood and urine tests to make sure nothing had changed.  He seemed surprised Johns Hopkins …

    • Off to the doctor today

      Mood November 12, 2009 12:17pm

      Last night Art couldn't sleep as pain has started in his back.  This is the first pain he's felt thus far.  We're going to our …
    • Prayer of Healing

      Mood November 7, 2009 8:41pm

      When Moses' sister, Miriam, is struck by disease, Moses offers the shortest prayer in the Hebrew Bible: "Eil na rafa na la." …
    • TGIF

      Mood November 6, 2009 3:17pm

      This weeks has been crazy busy as I gear up at work for multiple Gala events this month.  Work has turned out to be a blessing for me, and for …

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    • Flower

      From msgrace November 12

      What's wrong, Hon?

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From brusk October 29

      Thank you for your prayers, Carol. I tell everyone I'm living on the Psalms and the prayers of the family of God! I'm wondering how your husband is doing, so I'm going to read your updates and also pray for him.

    • Hug

      From cafaterialady October 26

      Sorry to hear about your Dad I hope he will be fine. I know how you feel My brother is being treated for apendix cancer and that is scarey because it is so rare. I pray that you will stay strong and that your husband will soon know what is going on. the waiting is the worsed. Take care and stay strong Love and Prayers rita

    • Chicken Soup

      From kkzimm October 26

      Saw your status change, so sorry today is not a good day. Can understand how you feel, overwhelmed. Not so long ago, I had written a note on my desk at work "Today is NOT a good day, tomorrow might be better." Hoping that tomorrow is a bit less overwhelming! - Karen

    • Thanks

      From meriel October 24

      Thanks so much for your prayers and support. It means a lot. I am feeling more positive today, and am determined not to take this lying down.

      Hoping that you and Art are able to enjoy your weekend

      Meriel

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Renal Cell Carcinoma (Kidney Cancer)

      Art was diagnosed October 4th with Kidney Cancer. No symptoms at all except for blood in urine on Tuesday and the discovery of a large growth. The journey has just begun and I must know how best to support my beloved husband.

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