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Moms with Breast Cancer

If you are a mom who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or have been a survivor for years, this is the place to share your concerns, fears, and celebratory moments. We can all learn from each other in how to cope with this disease.

Website: http://community.momlogic.com/group/momswithbreastcancer
Location: Mt, Joy, Pennsylvania
Members: 112
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Welcome Blog Leader Connie!

Connie Pombo is an author, inspirational speaker, and breast cancer survivor. She speaks to cancer groups nationwide about the importance of early detection and patient advocacy. She is the author of Trading Ashes for Roses: From Pain to Passion, a portrayal of her battle with breast cancer and a self-help book for the survivor, caregiver, family and friends.

Connie is a contributing author to numerous books including: The Ultimate Mom by Chicken Soup, The Serenity Prayer by Adams Media, and Chicken Soup for the Coffee Lover’s Soul.

She is a frequent contributor to Coping Magazine and Breast Cancer Wellness. Her articles have appeared in print and online publications regarding breast cancer survivorship.

Websites: Connie Pombo, Women’s Mentoring Ministries, and Baskets Full of Hope.

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Connie Pombo Comment by Connie Pombo on October 10, 2009 at 10:46am
A PINK RIBBON GIVEAWAY is now up for grabs. If you didn't get my e-mail, visit: http://blog.extremedivamedia.com/?p=58 to see the great gifts that are offered. You just need to leave a comment and if you're a breast cancer survivor, tell how you "fought the good fight." Pass it on to your friends as well. Thanks and have a great weekend everyone.

HUGS!

Connie

Here's the link: http://blog.extremedivamedia.com/?p=58
Denise Comment by Denise on October 6, 2009 at 4:31pm
anyone know if a v8 has GOOD vitamins? The drs told me pill vitamins isnt the same as getting it from food. Is v8 the same vitamins as food or pills? I am on the good with ccd and hockey I have been slacking on my salads and vegis for dinner again.
Connie Pombo Comment by Connie Pombo on October 5, 2009 at 8:42am
I love it -- pink hair! I was in the mall the other day and saw an entire family with pink highlights, and I chuckled to myself. I actually prefer what your boys did -- the pink stripe! It's so awesome! Give your boys a great big hug for me! :-)
Denise Comment by Denise on October 3, 2009 at 2:02pm

All 3 of my boys went to a salon here and made a $15 donation and got pink in their hair! IT is not the washout kind. LOL I think it is cute
Connie Pombo Comment by Connie Pombo on October 2, 2009 at 2:56pm
It's funny, in the beginning I dreaded the month of "pink" because it was a painful reminder of all that I had been through, but now it's something I look forward to because it's a chance to give back. Of course, there's always that "fear" that lurks inside, but it's more like a grain of sand in my foot -- not a huge boulder like it once was.

Denise: Good for you doing the 5-mile walk. I try to do one this time of year -- in Harrisburg, the capital of PA. It's a great day and always lots of PINK!.

Patty: I just spent some time with my sister in California and for the first time she admitted to me that "breast cancer" was her major fear (both my mom and I have faced it). She is 55 years old and has had 18 breast biopsies. She's on my prayer list daily!

I'm glad you all took advantage of the $25 gift certificate being offered for filling out a survey. LOL - as an author I have too many books, so I orderd a Cuisinart skillet! ;)

Oh, ladies, don't forget to stop by the Estee Lauder counter to get your pink lipstick. It's not free ($22), so I ordered mine on line and for signing up, I got two free items (perfume and firming cream!), and if you buy $50 or more, you get to choose two more items, plus free shipping. I stuck with my budget! My hubby will be proud of me. Each year, I indulge in a non-food item that is pink and makes me feel good. Can't hurt, might help!

HUGS TO ALL OF YOU!


Denise Comment by Denise on October 2, 2009 at 5:00am
Anyone doing anything for breast cancer month? I am sorry but I get so sick of pink by mid Oct! LOL But we do a 5 mile cancer walk and the boys are all getting a pink stripe in their hair for a $15 donation. Jesse (my oldest) started this last year.
Denise Comment by Denise on September 29, 2009 at 12:09pm
CONNIE............Thanks for that link. I did the survey on the 23rd and figured I was to late but I still got a $25 gift card!!!! Got some books! I am so excited

Patty......glad to hear you sister is doing well. I keep her in my prayers
Patty Bateson Comment by Patty Bateson on September 24, 2009 at 3:12pm
Hello to all;
Denise , what an awesome, amazing kickbock instructor you have. She gets IT.
You are blessed to have each other in your lives. But do you see, what YOU have taught and shown others. The gifts that come out of this wild, crazy journey called cancer.
My sister is doing so well. Thanks for asking. She just completed number 2 of 5 cycles. Her mind, body and spirit are strong and she is one of us; a courageous , beautiful warrior. She has taught me so much already and i am so grateful to be her sister.
Continued good health to you. Forget about tomorrow and what might happen and live each moment as it is;;;; a maginificent moment.

I wanted to share with you all a wonderful topic i have begun reading about. The topic is mindfulness and the books i am reading are by a Jon Kebat=Zinn. He actually lives near me and is an incredible speaker and author.
Very simply mindfulness is about paying attention, on purpose, without judgement , and in the present moment. A mouthful, I know but what mindfulness is it gives us clarity and helps us to live joyfully in the present moment . In this way, you let go of the past and don;t let the future bog us down. Truly the present moment is all we have in the present moment!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blessings and love
Patty
Denise Comment by Denise on September 24, 2009 at 1:29pm
Patty how is your sister doing?
Denise Comment by Denise on September 23, 2009 at 12:02pm
Well the journey still continues. I am having one of my "what if this isnt over" days. In the back of my mind lately is the fact that I had one of the most aggressive breast cancers and that alot of times it comes back. I dont want to do this again. But then there are days I say .........One day I will most likely have to do this again and so what. did it once can do it again. Today is not one of those days.

Then I emailed my kickboxing instructor that I am back and well so I want to pay for class now (she wouldnt let me pay before and I thought that was nice since I wasnt going all the time) so she says ZIP IT. So I send back but I am back full time so I think I should pay and she sends this.........

"i know and could not be happier......lets never talk of money again.....you showed me such inner strength and such a positive attitude what you have gone through...blew me away.....i so respect that....you are a survior....you are no whimp you handled a very scary thing like a worrier and with positive energy....that is my payment....in fact you over paid but no refund....lol i love a d admire you........when i first met you...you were like a little scared puppy.........now....pit bull...of coarse with lipstick!! "

Which of course made me cry.

Just had to get that out!

Hope everyone here is doing well.
 

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