tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post5872131543350535346..comments2024-03-29T20:08:43.995+10:30Comments on Drifting through life: Wednesday's Words on a FridayRiverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-44494548506531455502015-09-08T00:51:46.225+09:302015-09-08T00:51:46.225+09:30River - I am sorry it has taken me a few days to g...River - I am sorry it has taken me a few days to get here to read this. But I'm sort of glad that it did, as I had the immediate reassurance in the comments that you are okay.<br />I never imagined the words I selected to be used so powerfully. Hopefully this piece will remind many women that while none of us enjoy a mammogram, they are necessary .... and give hope to those called back for more testing.<br />I'm so glad that you are okay!<br />Beautiful writing by Fishducky and Lee as well!Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-79509798509790454632015-09-06T17:27:19.723+09:302015-09-06T17:27:19.723+09:30I had a similar experience which also turned out O...I had a similar experience which also turned out OK so I thought your 'fiction' was very well written, until I realised it was REAL! Glad you're OK!Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-79153715987973711292015-09-06T05:54:10.307+09:302015-09-06T05:54:10.307+09:30I thought this was just another one of your terrif...I thought this was just another one of your terrific creative pieces you'd written to use this week's words. Nothing personal. Then I started reading the comments.<br /><br />I am sooooo glad you're okay. I went through the same thing some years back, so know all about the thoughts that go through your head while waiting for the tests and results. Thank goodness you're okay! Time to celebrate!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-35853004306472619022015-09-05T12:33:09.334+09:302015-09-05T12:33:09.334+09:30Barbara Neubeck; I was very relieved myself.
whit...Barbara Neubeck; I was very relieved myself.<br /><br />whiteangel; thank you.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-45677200340513772022015-09-04T23:02:47.399+09:302015-09-04T23:02:47.399+09:30Words well put together...you were writing about y...Words well put together...you were writing about yourself....I see where you are ok. That's a blessing :)Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-43581299384750974732015-09-04T22:29:26.684+09:302015-09-04T22:29:26.684+09:30... hello River.... I'm so happy to hear that ...... hello River.... I'm so happy to hear that your scare is over and that you are OK.. xxxxx<br />Hugs .. Barb xxxBarbara Neubeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12129774816143303590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-64210712672549451352015-09-04T16:50:23.641+09:302015-09-04T16:50:23.641+09:30Lee; I'm glad that's not your story, I don...Lee; I'm glad that's not your story, I don't like to think of "my" people being that sad. Or any people really.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-66518281103952463302015-09-04T15:22:53.160+09:302015-09-04T15:22:53.160+09:30No...it's not my story, River. I just made it...No...it's not my story, River. I just made it up on the run. And I was on the "run", too...I was about to head out the door.<br /><br />I like your story, too...your real story. I'm so glad everything is okay. And can understand you crying in relief...I would've done the same. Good for you...now relax and have a great weekend. Hugs to both you an Angel. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-67069916294241807312015-09-04T12:08:11.306+09:302015-09-04T12:08:11.306+09:30Elephant's Child; I'm okay. The unknown wa...Elephant's Child; I'm okay. The unknown was just a couple of tiny fatty cysts. I was so relieved I practically floated home. When I got here, I changed my clothes, had coffee, cuddled Angel, then the tears started. The de-stressing tears of relief. I can't stop them, I'm still crying.<br /><br />Susan Kane; it's a fear different to any other isn't it? And the relief at knowing I'm okay is so much greater than the fear was.<br /><br />fishducky; I remember reading this when you first posted it and loving your sense of humour and survival. <br />I was fully prepared to say goodbye to mine if I had to, but there's no need, I'm okay. and very very thankful to whoever or whatever is looking out for me. <br /><br />Lee; thank you for the good wishes, they've done their job, I'm okay. The news was all good and Angel allowed me to cuddle him as I cried my relief. <br />I like your story, down below, it's quite sad, I hope it isn't YOUR story.<br /><br />Jacquelineand...thanks for the hugs and thoughts, they're very welcome. And I'm happy to report that I'm okay, nothing to worry about. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-24107696216505443052015-09-04T09:29:48.104+09:302015-09-04T09:29:48.104+09:30Here's my attempt with this week's words -...Here's my attempt with this week's words - <br /><br />"It was not for her to question the REASON why. <br /><br />Long ago, she’d given up trying to ASSIMILATE with the attitudes and into the lifestyles of those around her. In her VIEW, whether rightly or wrongly, their SCHOOL of thought was far removed from her own. <br /><br />Unfortunately or, perhaps fortunately, there was no TEMPLATE for one’s character or life; if there were she was certain her own had been tossed away soon after her entry into the world. <br /><br />Having lost her parents at a very young age, and left with no other FAMILY to care for her, she’d been through many different FACILITIES, allowing her little time to forge lasting friendships.<br /><br />She trusted few. <br /><br />The only DISCLOSURE of her inner feelings and thoughts were entered into her thick, dog-eared DIARY. She couldn’t PICTURE an existence without her beloved journal, the edges of which were FRINGED in tarnished gold-leaf. It travelled with her everywhere. When in a crowded room surrounded by unfamiliar faces of people wishing to question and pry she felt alone and confused, always eager to return to her own calm, peaceful environment. Her LOVE of Nature and animals was all she needed to make her happy.<br />Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-69440055561981743612015-09-04T09:02:56.038+09:302015-09-04T09:02:56.038+09:30My positive thoughts are with you, River...I'v...My positive thoughts are with you, River...I've directed them your way. May you receive only good news. We're all here standing beside and behind you...actually our best wishes are surrounding you.<br /><br />Fishducky echoes the words and thoughts of many.<br /><br />And good on her for her attitude...I'm sure it matches your own. :) Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-86677496439078977892015-09-04T07:14:52.306+09:302015-09-04T07:14:52.306+09:30Sending you big, huge cyberhugs and healthy though...Sending you big, huge cyberhugs and healthy thoughts River. We're all with you; in heart, if not in body.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-13061693426787220322015-09-04T07:01:23.476+09:302015-09-04T07:01:23.476+09:30This comment has been removed by the author.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-36723173850297318552015-09-04T06:58:40.409+09:302015-09-04T06:58:40.409+09:30I had a mastectomy a couple of years age--I'm ...I had a mastectomy a couple of years age--I'm still alive & kicking!! This is how I feel about it:<br /><br />GOODBYE, LEFT BREAST<br />(ODE TO A MASTECTOMY)<br />I just thought I’d like to say goodbye<br />As you go to that medical waste disposal in the sky.<br />Say hi to my tonsils and have no fears.<br />We’ll all get back together in a few years.<br /><br />You’ve known me the seventy-nine years of my life.<br />You saw me as a teen, and then a wife.<br />Your first job was attracting men<br />And next you were a breastaurant for my children.<br />When the doors of the milkbar finally closed<br />You went back to a purely decorative mode.<br />Which was fine, until last week<br />When you (and other parts) became antique.<br />I no longer attract young men of twenty,<br />But that’s all right, because I’ve had plenty.<br />And as for that other use, well, we all know<br />The odds of me nursing again are low.<br />But it’s in my nature to be a little sappy,<br />And with or without you I’ll keep on being happy.<br />Most would count this a loss when it comes to my score.<br />Will I miss you? A little. Do I need you? No more!<br />I will be losing some symmetry, <br />On this I think we can both agree.<br />I may tilt to one side as I walk through town<br />But I’ll try to adjust and not fall down.<br /><br />Yet I’m not through having fun<br />And lifting my face to the warmth of the sun.<br />And being with friends and laughing (I’ll show you)<br />So ta ta, left tata, it was nice to know you!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-23920561364357203742015-09-04T05:23:44.161+09:302015-09-04T05:23:44.161+09:30I was expecting an unexpected reunion, but this? ...I was expecting an unexpected reunion, but this? This hit every woman's fear. <br />Hoping and praying.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-76862161719376308142015-09-04T04:47:20.875+09:302015-09-04T04:47:20.875+09:30Such a powerful piece. Fingers and toes crossed f...Such a powerful piece. Fingers and toes crossed for you. Tightly.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com