tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7238780007621149539.post671227346719150880..comments2023-12-23T00:50:44.532-08:00Comments on Booby and the Beast: Enough Brave to Go AroundBooby and the Beasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01130302818680322634noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7238780007621149539.post-4077173935497287302014-11-20T15:56:36.987-08:002014-11-20T15:56:36.987-08:00That is wonderful news about your scan, Jen. I'...That is wonderful news about your scan, Jen. I'm so glad for you :) Catherinehttp://www.facingcancer.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7238780007621149539.post-49394470091196438292014-11-11T14:47:22.661-08:002014-11-11T14:47:22.661-08:00Karen, thanks for saying I explained hospice well....Karen, thanks for saying I explained hospice well. I asked a LOT of questions leading up to this post, in an effort to present it fairly and correctly. <br /><br />And my scan WAS clean -- another post on that soon! Thanks for all your support, always.<br /><br />XOXOBooby and the Beasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01130302818680322634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7238780007621149539.post-31401425189887157502014-11-11T14:43:54.520-08:002014-11-11T14:43:54.520-08:00Happy to know you too, my friend!Happy to know you too, my friend!Booby and the Beasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01130302818680322634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7238780007621149539.post-59184704855551745002014-11-11T14:43:21.460-08:002014-11-11T14:43:21.460-08:00Yes, the insurance angle. I hadn't even though...Yes, the insurance angle. I hadn't even thought about that, but of course, it makes sense. Thank you for adding that important consideration to the discussion.Booby and the Beasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01130302818680322634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7238780007621149539.post-92007859144012275372014-11-11T14:39:12.156-08:002014-11-11T14:39:12.156-08:00It is so hard to know what any of us would do with...It is so hard to know what any of us would do without being in the same situation, but I agree -- I'm so glad the conversation has been started. Thanks for being a part of that!<br /><br />And thanks for the good wishes on the scan. I'm obviously thrilled by the results. XOBooby and the Beasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01130302818680322634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7238780007621149539.post-20320031609243391002014-11-07T20:07:27.104-08:002014-11-07T20:07:27.104-08:00dear Jen,
this was such an insightful and thought...dear Jen,<br /><br />this was such an insightful and thought provoking post. and I especially appreciate the notion that there is enough brave to go around. none of us really know what we would do in many critical situations, and not just those surrounding cancer. I was a hospice nurse for many years, and believe me when I say that having witnessed so many devastating scenarios was absolutely nothing compared to actually being diagnosed with ST IV metastatic BC, then losing my Beloved to an incurable cancer, then me being diagnosed with a second cancer. and now that I am alone, I still have no idea of what I will do if either cancer recurs. <br /><br />I am so sorry about your friend - I know it must be so hard for her family, and I know, too, it must be so heart wrenching for you. and by the way, you did a great job of explaining how hospice works. I wish your friend and her family much caring and compassionate support from her hospice team.<br /><br />I am sending you lots of warm hugs and BIG hope your scan will come back clean. oh, that photo you posted is priceless - the SUPER HERO FAMILY - just gotta love it! p.s. take the Xanax, and have a happy and relaxed week-end.<br /><br />much love,<br /><br />Karen OOXOOtccomments2013https://www.blogger.com/profile/00446394638074551345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7238780007621149539.post-27116477748855372942014-11-07T17:09:29.630-08:002014-11-07T17:09:29.630-08:00Wow, Jen! I think it is so great that you share yo...Wow, Jen! I think it is so great that you share your feeling this way even if you are unsure of what they are. I felt really uncomfortable reading about Brittany. I didn't like how it made me feel. Thinking about that being my situation was something I don't want to think about but I do feel like maybe I should live the way she lived even without her medical condition. I did enjoy learning that lesson from her. I am so sorry to hear about your friend. She sounds like an amazing woman. It is nice to hear that she is surrounded by a lot of love. As are you :) So happy to know you!Kerry Burkihttp://www.kerryburki.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7238780007621149539.post-71638541998046211222014-11-07T07:17:06.426-08:002014-11-07T07:17:06.426-08:00I too have no no idea if I could do what Brittany ...I too have no no idea if I could do what Brittany did when there are no more treatment options left for me. The "dignity" aspect of the Death with Dignity Law is the reason I would want the ability to have the choice. Not being able to recognize my loved ones, not being able to communicate, not being able to feed myself or wash my own body could happen to me in the end --nothing dignified about that. I would rather my family not have to experience this possible result of my disease - horrible for me and them. My life insurance policy already made the decision for me though. They won't pay if I commit suicide. My family needs that small payout.The Cancer Classroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05167823624732091317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7238780007621149539.post-61246437319707439632014-11-07T06:48:19.834-08:002014-11-07T06:48:19.834-08:00p.s. Good luck with your scan. I'll be thinkin...p.s. Good luck with your scan. I'll be thinking about you.Nancy's Pointhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646849408841387692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7238780007621149539.post-25487083403276805792014-11-07T06:37:42.884-08:002014-11-07T06:37:42.884-08:00Hi Jen,
This is such a well-articulated post. As y...Hi Jen,<br />This is such a well-articulated post. As you know, I've been thinking about Brittany Maynard's decision and wondering about that bravery thing too. I appreciate the "epiphany" you had. I think that's what it all boils down to. So many things in life (and in death) are anything but black and white and there are many different situations and many kinds of bravery when talking about illness and dying. I still struggle a little with the idea of speeding up death on purpose, but that's me and how I feel today. I believe a family's feelings do count and maybe death isn't really just about the person dying. Or maybe it is. I'm not entirely sure. If I were facing what Brittany was, who knows what I'd want? I appreciate how she brought the subject of death to the forefront, and a young person's death no less. Death shouldn't be such a taboo topic to talk about. Thanks for the terrific post and thank you for the quote. I'm honored. Nancy's Pointhttp://www.nancyspoint.comnoreply@blogger.com