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For Whom the Bell Tolls

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10/28/23

For those who wondered why I haven't been around much recently ...now you know. Hubby's cancer returned for the third time but thankfully it's been caught early and treated in less than a month

treatment commences cancer eradicated we remain hopeful the bell’s rung three times radiotherapy done life begins again live for the moment we are never complacent cancer may return cherish your loved ones embrace life, it’s all too short cancer is a thief!

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/1/2023 6:13:00 PM

A thief, indeed! Well-described... Keep checking the locks on hubby's vital organs! Here's to life! :) gw

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 10/29/2023 9:43:00 PM

Best prayers.

Jeff Connelly

Date: 10/29/2023 12:05:00 PM

A poem of hopefulness Jan. You wrote this with love. It shows. Hugs

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/29/2023 8:51:00 AM

It is important when treating such cancer to keep track of his PSA. I hope for the best. Blessings.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/28/2023 11:31:00 PM

This is a poem from the heart. Best wishes.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/28/2023 3:48:00 PM

Jan, hugs to you and I hoping for a full recovery for your hubby, a great poem and message.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/28/2023 2:19:00 PM

well said and nicely penned words of advice. Glad your hubby's on the mend. Take care, Sara

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/28/2023 12:43:00 PM

such wonderful news, jan! of course, you've conveyed this to us in a most poetic way, but your message is very clear (yet so easy to forget!). thanks for letting us know - it's a great relief to hear this...

Lin Lane

Date: 10/28/2023 10:06:00 AM

Because of his cancer, you began to write. Because of your writing, you are here, my friend, my cohort, my poetic sister. Because of your tears, I've cried with you and for you. Because of my tears, you've shared my pain, drying my tears countless times. Today, the bells are tolling with good news for you.

Deb M

Date: 10/28/2023 10:01:00 AM

Oh Jan l just adore your very special words and l am so happy your husband rang that bell!! Life is so precious and we all are so vulnerable and like you said we need to embrace it! Thankyou for sharing something so very personal. Take good care of YOU also Jan…..Debx