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Whidbeywoman

Oak Harbor, Washington
I am married and have two grown children.  My husband is battling Colon Cancer. I am a Recreational Therapist, although I have worked in the past in Special Education and Retail. My interests include outdoor activities, church and volunteer work. I am trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle,... Full Bio
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You Say, God Says by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer You say: "It's impossible"    God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27) You say: "I'm too tired” God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30) ... Read on »
A Mouthful... by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer photo source Ron's mouth sores are EXTREMELY painful. He has them all over his mouth and tongue.  Also, his lips are cracked and bleeding. This morning he woke up ... Read on »
We have both Changed... by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Crawling into bed last night, I glanced at my husband and thought, "Can I even remember what he was like before cancer?" It's been 6 years, 8 months, 1 week and 1 day since ... Read on »
Where Hope Grows... by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer   Where hope grows, miracles blossom." ~Elna Rae  Ron took this photo today at the Roozengaarde Tulip Farm in the nearby Skagit Valley. After being sick f ... Read on »
Chemo Change Up! by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Ron began a new chemo regiment today. Actually, its not new- just different. He has been on this before. *Avastin *5Fu *Leukovorin *Irinotecan These chemo d ... Read on »
Spring Forth with Hope by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer   For the winter is passed. The rain is over and gone. The flowers are springing up. And the time of the singing of the birds has come. ~Solomon 2:11-12 Hold onto ... Read on »
Update on Ron by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Ron and I both are still sick from a nasty upper respiratory virus. We are both on prednisone, nebulizer treatments and antibiotics. Ron has had an especially hard time fig ... Read on »
10 Lessons for Caregiver Wellness by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer More than 65 million people, 29% of the U.S. population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year and spend an a ... Read on »
Cancer's Affect on the Family by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer "An individual doesn't get cancer, a family does."~ Terry Tempest Williams Helpful Links How to Tell Children you have Cancer Coping with Cancer ... Read on »
Perseverance by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope. ~Romans 5:3:4 I ... Read on »
Computer Woes by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Our computer was hit by a bad virus. It will be at least a week before we are back on line. Thanks for your patience. Read on »
15 Things to Pack for Chemo by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Ron spends a lot of time on the couch. It is cozy and warm in our front room, thanks to a gas fireplace. Toby always is nearby, giving him love and encouragement. Go ... Read on »
Come to Me by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Come to Me- Bethel Music I am the Lord your God, I go before you now. I stand beside you I’m all around you And though you feel I’m far away I’m ... Read on »
The Anti Colon Cancer Diet by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer [Special thanks to Jeannie Moore, who shared this link with me.  Please take the time to read the entire article by Dr. Nalini Chilkov in the Huffington Post  ]  Did you ... Read on »
Laughter is the Best Medicine by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer There are about 42 references of laughter in the bible. Not a whole lot, but enough to tell us that is God's design. Sarah said, "God has brought me laughter, and everyo ... Read on »
Women: Don't Put off that Colonoscopy! by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Today is International Women's Day & National Colorectal Cancer Screening Day! Hi Ladies, I am 52 years old, with no history of Colon Cancer in my family. I ... Read on »
The Colossal Colon by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Do you live in Northwest Washington State? Don't miss this great event! Walk through the "Colossal Colon," meet Colon Cancer survivor Anita Mitchell , talk with doctors, ... Read on »
The Blue Star by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Colon Cancer has a symbol... The Blue Star! Add a Blue Star to your Twitter & Facebook photos this month! It's easy and helps draw attention to our cause. ... Read on »
Stronger by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Google Image- Original Source Unknown Put these cancer-fighting foods in your grocery cart : Dark Chocolate. Check the package and purchase chocolate that contains ... Read on »
Two Important Messages about Colon Cancer by Whidbeywoman Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Remember to Dress in Blue tomorrow- March 2, 2012! Read on »