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Thursday, March 3

By on March 3, 2011 in Joanie's blog

Quote of the day:  “If we did the things we were capable of, we would astound ourselves.”    Thomas Edison Martin Sheen doesn’t know what he’s talking about.  I heard him make this comment last night about his son, Charlie, who I have zero respect for- he is so cocky and has no respect for […]

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Wednesday, March 2

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Quote of the Day:  “Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance.    Samuel Johnson Today Sue O. and I went wig shopping.  I was grateful that she would do this with me.  I heard someone talk once about the loneliness that some people experience in this world and he said that if […]

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Tuesday, March 1

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Quote of the day:  Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them; but do not let them master you.  Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight.  Helen Keller Today was just plain beautiful outside.  When I came outside of my room at Skyline, I looked up at Mount Olympus like I always do.  It was covered w/ […]

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Monday, February 28

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I met Patti, Sue O., Sue B., Denise, and Jill to walk this morning @ 6:00 A.M.  I know I just had surgery but I felt great.  We walked around the cove- temperature was 22 degrees.  Cold hands when we got to car.  My right arm where lymph nodes were removed is a bit numb. […]

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Sunday, February 27

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Quote of the day:  “The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.”  Moliere Today I felt great.  Got to take off bandages and shower.  Drain less annoying. I still am overcome w/ information regarding how many people on my street have cancer.  What to do?  Do we move and yet I don’t want […]

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Saturday, February 26

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My Mom and sisters Jen and Erin, and nieces Brynn, Ella and Maya came over today and brought lunch.  It was great to visit with them.  Erin gave me two books by Jeffrey Holland that I am looking forward to reading.  Created for Greater Things and However Long and Hard the Road (which I will […]

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Friday, February 25

By on February 25, 2011 in Joanie's blog

I am overwhelmed w/ the kindnesses, texts, dinners, cards, frozen yogart (Thanks Candi and Bob) and more.  Joe says I got a “midterm” to find out that people love you rather than just a final and it does feel that way.  I am so grateful that my prayers are being sent from Norway, Denmark and Guatemala! […]

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Thursday, February 24

By on February 25, 2011 in Joanie's blog

Surgery day. I woke up worrying that I needed to get more things done at school before I headed into surgery so instead of walking w/ my friends (which is really what I would prefer to do),  I got over to my room at 6:00 A.M.  I like working at Skyline when I’m the only […]

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Wednesday, February 23

By on February 24, 2011 in Joanie's blog

This morning, around 7:15, I was in my classroom and a heard someone run in the door.   Taylor’s best friend, Steven Forsberg came in!  He ran from his home to Skyline and came in to give me a big hug.  Try keeping the tears away then.  Steven’s mom, Shauna, struggled w/ breast cancer and […]

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Tuesday, February 22

By on February 22, 2011 in Joanie's blog

Got up early to run today- 4.15 miles and it felt great.  I only had to walk once!  It is such a boost for my spirits and I love talking to my friends.  It was so great to talk w/ Sue B., Sue O. and Cokie.   I am so grateful for Sue B. in […]

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