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N. B. Title taken from 'For whom the bell tolls ... it tolls for thee" by Ernest Hemingway

8/6/25

It tolls for thee


this is the third time hubby’s rung the cancer bell since twenty nineteen we’ll never lose hope his cancer can’t be beaten and cherish each day I now love to write poems to invoke laughter and to make folk smile life is for living humour makes a difference use YOUR pen wisely
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Date: 9/6/2025 4:42:00 AM
Amen to that.
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Date: 8/29/2025 8:37:00 AM
People who have never had to deal with life-threatening diseases of their own/relatives/friends do not always realize how impactful and psychologically emotional they can be. You, Jan, have learned to deal with it, and writing also came to your rescue. . Hope all is well on your side of the fence. Hugs // paul
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Date: 8/9/2025 12:58:00 PM
The Big C effects the patient and the caregiver alike - you are in our prayers, Jan. Sometimes a good chuckle alleviates the tension. Hugs, Su
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Date: 8/8/2025 2:40:00 PM
Jan, Glad humor helps you and your hubby cope. Humor causes laughter and laughter helps heal and increase one's resilience and immunity. Hope your hubby is feeling better and kicks cancer's arse. -hugs
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Date: 8/8/2025 10:17:00 AM
Oh, sweetie...I hope he keeps going into remission. I'm glad he has you by his side. Keep your courage up. Humour helps. Sending you lots of hugs and love from Cyprus.
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Date: 8/7/2025 5:42:00 AM
You and I can relate on our illness. So it is right to smile and think positive. HUgs
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/7/2025 2:18:00 PM
sending big hugs Victor, we know the score and always remain upbeat and positive! hugs jan xx
Date: 8/7/2025 1:09:00 AM
- When everything feels meaningless and dark, hope and humor are important - It is in the difficult moments that we must find the courage to fight on, Jan - A new day brings new opportunities, and with perseverance and faith in the future we can write our own story of victories and triumphs :) - Sending hugs to both of you :) -
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/7/2025 2:18:00 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise, we never dwell on the cancer , just take it in our stride and get on with life. we are so lucky the specialist keeps such a close eye on him and he breezes through his treatment! hugs Jan xx
Date: 8/6/2025 5:50:00 PM
This touched me deeply—your strength, love, and light-hearted spirit shine through every verse. That third stanza made me smile. Thank you for sharing your journey with such grace.
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Jan Allison
Date: 8/7/2025 2:16:00 PM
Thanks Rowena, we hope not to visit the cancer center again ... but we are realistic now the cancer keeps coming back but we remain positive and life each day to the full and have FUN! hugs Jan xx
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