tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453515774251855625.post680410500290339465..comments2024-03-19T02:22:10.994-05:00Comments on SURVIVING SURVIVORSHIP: 3rd Second ChanceA Fighter, Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04531766867344684064noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453515774251855625.post-15586782645981850772013-06-27T01:30:38.555-05:002013-06-27T01:30:38.555-05:00Thanks Nancy! Fighting is what we all do quite we...Thanks Nancy! Fighting is what we all do quite well! A Fighter, Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04531766867344684064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453515774251855625.post-78882244357110164392013-06-26T15:24:50.215-05:002013-06-26T15:24:50.215-05:00Hi Cindy,
Gosh, you are faced with some tough choi...Hi Cindy,<br />Gosh, you are faced with some tough choices. I know I cannot completely understand when you talk about giving up your heart. "Giving up" breasts is not in the same league. A person's heart symbolizes so much and contemplating "trading yours in" must be causing so much anguish. I'm sorry. But you'll keep fighting - of that I'm sure. My best to you, no matter what you decided.Nancy's Pointhttp://www.nancyspoint.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453515774251855625.post-3308299785533593882013-06-14T14:04:45.580-05:002013-06-14T14:04:45.580-05:00Thank you, Ashley, for your kind words.... very mu...Thank you, Ashley, for your kind words.... very much appreciated! A Fighter, Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04531766867344684064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453515774251855625.post-59411384645950836262013-06-12T16:16:49.153-05:002013-06-12T16:16:49.153-05:00Cindy,
This is the second post I've read of y...Cindy,<br /><br />This is the second post I've read of your blog, back-to-back. I am so very sorry to read of your heart failure, of the uncertainty of your candidacy for a transplant and the symptoms you struggle with. As you so eloquently illustrated, you have already been through so much. In my opinion, everyone is entitled to as many "chances" as it takes to live -- and live fully. I know transplantation is more complicated than that, ethically and politically, but still.<br /><br />I like your perspective on potentially losing the heart that has been beating inside you for your whole life to get another. It's strange and beautiful how an awareness of your heartbeat can make you emotionally attached to that organ and everything it represents. I take medication for a fast heartbeat, so I have a sense of the complexities of this awareness. <br /><br />-AshleyAshley Ashbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283480344689668408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453515774251855625.post-80744454292827056452013-06-03T02:34:38.719-05:002013-06-03T02:34:38.719-05:00My Dear, Dear Friend,
I have had the opportunity t...My Dear, Dear Friend,<br />I have had the opportunity to witness and experience the love and kindness that big heart of yours offers so freely to others who need it. You have always been there for everyone. And you give your sincere love, care, and kindness without a second thought, whether it is a smile when needed most, a text, or even a lawn mower! My friend Claudia and I were working on a more expansive, yet secure organ donation system, until she was suddenly taken by a brain aneurysm, with her memorial service held on my birthday. Because, I was at my dad's, it was not made known to me until over a month later. Despite her small size, she too had a huge heart, and not a day goes by that I do not think of her. For me, it felt as if the bottom of my heart ha fallen out. The person, "the one who cannot be named" that finally allowed me the information to contact you, who for so long had gone to great lengths to ensure that I did not have any contact with you ( and others), has deprived me of time, as well as the opportunity to try to be there for you, when I could have helped, even if it was only more stories of my terror-filled encounters with wildlife. I feel quite cheated. But, I'm here now. And I would drive to Dallas through a tornado if you needed me, even if I had to dump the car and ride the broom! I want to help. And I have a lot of good information. I'm hoping we can put our heads together (a formidable force), along with some help from friends and others, and get you a new heart. And I have no doubt that, no matter what heart you might get, it will be happy to be yours, and honored to hold all that love you share so freely. Cancer is clearly not an option. Put it out of your mind, and use that space for all the happiness you will have to experience in the future. I am glad and admire your fighting spirit, as well as your determination to survive in facing such daunting obstacles. I hope to be there when you are no longer fighting or surviving, but absolutely LIVING with sincerity, in happiness, disease-free, and free to let loose with your wonderful laughter with no fear. I'm sure you have many friends that feel the same. Keep on surviving and inspiring others. But see the brighter life that lies ahead. I know it's there. Keep your eyes on the prize (I feel like the theme from Rocky should be playing in the background). You can do this. And as soon as I get out of this townhouse, I will have plenty of time to dedicate to your health and mine. And if I can help in accomplishing something that was so important to Claudia as well, it's a win-win for all. The world's so much better with you in it! KEEP IN TOUCH! Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06856799963740204237noreply@blogger.com