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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Listing

Dang… I have so much to think about now…

I’m so tired, emotionally spent.
Listing…

So much to do
So much to list…

* Have to contact the drug companies and update them…
Need to change my contact and mailing info and see how this unemployment affects my status and / or programs eligibility. Hopefully nothing to worry about.

* Check out unemployment, if I qualify.

Finding another job will be difficult due to my health situation. I often go in late cuz the mornings are difficult for me. Sometimes the headaches keep me up at night, or wake me up throughout the night; sometimes I get very little sleep, or I have to take sleeping aids so that my sleep is not real rest. I miss some work for Doctor appointments and have tests and procedures…

The meds have side effects like memory issues and balance problems and the Hand and Foot Syndrome has the tips of my fingers and toes ultra sensitive and splitting and I’m wearing band-aids and finger cots on my fingers.

I’ve applied for unemployment twice in my life, but never have collected cuz I always got a job before I got my benefits. This will be a new situation for me and not one that I am proud of.

* Need to get back onto Auctiva and start TeamDenise’s eBay account and start selling again.
I lost confidence in my selling in March of 2008. I need to get it back.

* Need to get my fundraiser project back on track.
Yes, I’m tired, yes I’m tired of feeling like a beggar… but it’s not getting done and I want to keep myself alive, so that means money. And there will be even less money than there was before, so I need to get out there and do it.

And
* Waiting for the results of my PET scan…
Scared of what they will showed. Hopeful, but so scared.

I’m so tired… but what can I do with this
Listing?

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Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Help for a friend- Lone*Star Speed Zone

A Gentleman who I went to high school with (just a Few years ago) recently reconnected with me via Facebook. His daughter battled lymphoma in 2001 – she became a Warrior during her freshman year of college. Jeff, his wife and their 2 sons were right by her side as she battled and won! She is now happily married with 2 beautiful sons of her own.  What a True Blessing for their family!

Jeff found me via mutual FB Friends, and felt empathy for my situation. He has emailed me kind words of encouragement and prayers.

To help get my story “out there”, Jeff surprised me by posting my story on a forum that he is active on – Lone*Star Speed Zone. It is titled “Help for a friend, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month“.  I am very touched by this kind gesture.

Yes, boardgames are my passion, but my Dad is a “Gearhead” (eh – in high school, I believe we called it “motorhead”) and I was raised with horsepower under the hood – and Loved it!

Lone Star Speed Zone

Thanks, Jeff!!

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Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Fight for Fabian

Its “funny” how people come into your life when you need them.

Makes me wonder what I bring to others’ lives, why they would ever need me…

Today, when I went to at Burzynski Clinic for my monthly supply of PB, I met Wayne, the father of Fabian Burke-Georgiou, a beautiful young boy from the UK who is fighting for his life against diffuse pontine glioma, an inoperable brain stem tumor.

Fabian is too ill to travel to Houston, so Wayne came to Burzynski to learn of the treatment and how to administer to his son.  I can’t image a more difficult path for a parent.

And this man, this man Wayne, here in Houston to pursue a chance for his son, a chance for life… this man Wayne, took 30 minutes to sit and talk with me, about fundraising, to give me hope, to offer prayers, To Lift My Spirits.

The monster cancer raises it’s ugly head in so many forms… it does not differentiate between age, sex, race or life experience.

While my own fight is certainly hard, it is especially difficult to see a child having to fight.  One who has not had an opportunity to live yet.  Who has not unintentionally squandered life’s gifts… One who may find unconditional love and acceptance despite flaws…

The least I can do is to ask to please take a moment to go to Fabian’s site and read his story at http://www.FightforFabian.com, and if you have it in your heart, to also please donate to his cause.  Like me, they are only asking for a contribution of a small amount to help save a life.

Help save a life…

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