You always make me wonder who you're talking to and then I have to run to the tree and look them up. Like this Tia business...I was all, "what?!?!" then I was all, "Oh, I see."
Funny story? My cousin is having her baby today. It's like you're reading my MIND! I'm going to be a tia soon too!
Dreaming - the time when you rejuvenate and your body gets a break from all the stress and tries to heal itself.
If only I didn't dream of the Grim Reaper coming!
Gary is a godsend with all the research he does and it makes me hopeful.
Hulda Clark's research showed that after just five days of avoiding certain foods, the hypothalamus, pituitary, and pancreas quit releasing the cells that combine to form the nucleus of a cancer tumor.
The cancer isn't miraculously gone, but my body isn't facing endless hordes of an advancing army and it isn't so overwhelmed. I have a fighting chance, I think, and I can breathe a little easier and try to live in the moment.
But, if you look a bit deeper, there is always a sadness lurking.
It doesn't matter where I go, this illness sits beside me like another living being. It is between me and everyone else.
It's ever present, ever overshadowing all our lives.
I can't wash it away, nor wish it away.
It consumes me.
Gary helps me refocus...
Like getting lost in a movie.
But, at the end of the day, I am still left waiting and wondering. What does the maker of all things have planned for me? How many more days do I have?
I read the first part of the letter and found it to be uplifting in the face of adversity. Always looking and researching for something to stop it in its tracks. Also having people to help take her mind off it and the hope she has.
Then in the journal, she shows a little vulnerability for even though she is doing everything in her power to overcome it, it's always there at the back of her mind. Still sharing her life however she tries not to let it in. I love the part about not being able to wash or wish it away.
Beautiful writing about a delicate subject matter. Can't wait to read more!!
I was so excited when Sam told me you were getting married. You have married my favorite guy cousin. And congrats on the happy news of a baby coming soon. I am excited to be a Tia.
Sam's papa is one of my papa's brothers, the one closest in age to him. Tio Paul has more hair than my papa and his hair is lots darker than my papa's too. Sam's brother Finn looks like their papa where Sam looks like my Papa Jon. See what I mean in this picture?
My papa recently changed jobs again to be a chef.
He wants to make great vegan dishes for me.
He is always looking on-line for new recipes.
I think he even dreams about new recipes. Mama and him are always dreaming up great new dishes.
You see, I have to see doctors all time and we are hoping that healthy meals will help make me feel better and visit the doctors less.
So, I can still eat sandwiches, but now they only have veggies in them and they use multi-grain unbleached bread.
Mama thinks I am getting better with Papa's cooking.
Mama plays soothing music while Papa makes meals from scratch.
Papa's meals are delish. You'd like them. Everyone does.
Even me!
And I don't usually enjoy food too much because my treatments make me nauseous.
The treatments also make my hair fall out, so I am always looking for cute new hats.
And I'm praying that my hair will soon start growing back.
I have another friend who wears hats too, so I don't feel like the odd ball all the time.
We live in Hidden Springs where the water is suppose to have healing qualities. The water is pure and that, at least, is important. Too many places add fluoride or filter your water with clorine bleach. Here, the views themselves are as perfect and healing as the water, I think.
Don't feel sorry for me 'cause I have cancer. I don't plan to die.
I am a bit paranoid about germs, so I shower a lot.
And I wash my clothes, bedding, and towels every day because when I sweat out the toxins, I want them to stay out.
You see I do a lot of reading and I incorporate ideas from sources that most people never find.
I read a lot of new reports about how healthy raw, organic foods are...
And how, by eating them, your body doesn't have to work on getting rid of any extra toxins from your food. So, it can work on the backlog of toxins already in your body and get rid of them instead.
Of course, there are lots of books about the power of positive thinking as well.
My boyfriend Gary and I try to stay positive and only focus on the good things in life.
So, thank you so very much for adding more positives to my life right now.
It was a perfect Christmas in July present and I celebrated by racing all over (on the big screen).
Mama couldn't believe we finally got a good report from the doctors.
She invited the doctor over and offered him flowers.
He said that he didn't believe in cures, but I am in remission.
Mama questioned him about medications and activities.
I listened carefully to everything he had to say.
I am hoping that anytime they check my blood, it will be a good report.
I feel like I am cured. I have to believe in all the books we've read.
Papa is sure Max Gerson's diet made the difference.
Can you believe the happy news?
I love, love, love you!
Deidre
xXxOoOxXx
Note: Max Gerson believed excess protein causes cancer and both sodium and fat feed tumors. He bans all processed foods and anything with alum, sodium, or fluoride in it, including toothpaste, mouthwash, and deodorant. He recommends fresh, organic juice hourly. His diet includes salads, potato soup, cooked veggies, fresh fruit, and mountain spring water.
Just discovered your story and am going back to catch up. I really like the idea of writing to different people for each chapter. Very creative! Can't wait to read more!
the Max Gerson diet is similar to one promoted as a way to prevent/reverse behavior problems in children
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I can see that could work Mama Dragon. I do believe processed foods like soda and candy especially promote problems with hyperactivity and inattentiveness.
Deidre is grown up and wise for her years. That does seem to be the gain for going through difficulties in life. Hooray for remission but feeling for her parents divorcing. She is a great supportive daughter
For the first time, I am actually able to think about the future as a real possibility. I can see myself making a difference in the field of medicine.
I can also see myself being forever happy with Gary as part of my life.
We have shared so much, Gary and I: scary, hopeful, happy, and hesitant.
And, while he still can be incredibly cute when he is jealous...
I know that no matter what challenges we face in the future, we'll face them together.
And, I will make my dreams of being a doctor come true.
I am very curious about so many things; such as, do pills really help sims or do they just cause more problems later on?
Do you think I'll be a good doctor?
Thank you for not asking lots of embarrassing questions about Gary's plans for the future like Mama did.
And for accepting that there just might be a good future in the area of computer gaming.
Also, thank you for just being happy that I am happy.
Gary is a great guy and I see such possibilities in him.
I also see such possibilities in you, Papa. I know you have dreams for yourself that you have put aside for me, and I hope that you will now pursue them.
Just as Gary and I will pursue our future.
Starting with getting into university.
Is it hard for you to know that your little girl is not so little anymore?
That she is a married woman...
Leaving home and going off into the big world...
To a home of her own...
Facing new adventures without you...
With a guy you really don't know as well as you would like to?!
Aw, Papa, you cannot protect me from all of life's challenges.
But, no matter how scary they may seem at the time...
And, trust me, they can be very scary...
Life seems to continue to offer even more happy events.
One of those happiest of events is my hair growing back. (Vain, I know, but I am so very happy about that, none-the-less! And I cannot help but smile as a result.)
And while you might not believe some of the scary things I've faced so far...
Know that I have survived them all...
And, some day, they'll make great stories and learning experiences...
Despite how we may see them now.
And, while I might still dream of the grim reaper, it more as a happy dance of escape than as a fear of things to come. I see, and enjoy, all the colors of life now.
I love being married and I know that Gary loves me as much as I love him.
Be happy for us, Papa, and for yourself as well. Life is good and will get better.
I was worried that her parents were headed for divorce, but I'm pleased that Deidre isn't blaming herself and her illness for their separation. And that is so wonderful that's she's in remission and that she has Gary to share her life and dreams with! I'm glad she is moving forward with hope into her future.
Deidre is such a great character and you've brought her to life so well, Ciane. I'm enjoying reading her story very much!
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Funny story? My cousin is having her baby today. It's like you're reading my MIND! I'm going to be a tia soon too!
Hugs everyone and attempts to catch up on all their stories too.
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Dreaming - the time when you rejuvenate and your body gets a break from all the stress and tries to heal itself.
If only I didn't dream of the Grim Reaper coming!
Gary is a godsend with all the research he does and it makes me hopeful.
Hulda Clark's research showed that after just five days of avoiding certain foods, the hypothalamus, pituitary, and pancreas quit releasing the cells that combine to form the nucleus of a cancer tumor.
The cancer isn't miraculously gone, but my body isn't facing endless hordes of an advancing army and it isn't so overwhelmed. I have a fighting chance, I think, and I can breathe a little easier and try to live in the moment.
But, if you look a bit deeper, there is always a sadness lurking.
It doesn't matter where I go, this illness sits beside me like another living being. It is between me and everyone else.
It's ever present, ever overshadowing all our lives.
I can't wash it away, nor wish it away.
It consumes me.
Gary helps me refocus...
Like getting lost in a movie.
But, at the end of the day, I am still left waiting and wondering. What does the maker of all things have planned for me? How many more days do I have?
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Then in the journal, she shows a little vulnerability for even though she is doing everything in her power to overcome it, it's always there at the back of her mind. Still sharing her life however she tries not to let it in. I love the part about not being able to wash or wish it away.
Beautiful writing about a delicate subject matter. Can't wait to read more!!
I was so excited when Sam told me you were getting married. You have married my favorite guy cousin. And congrats on the happy news of a baby coming soon. I am excited to be a Tia.
Sam's papa is one of my papa's brothers, the one closest in age to him. Tio Paul has more hair than my papa and his hair is lots darker than my papa's too. Sam's brother Finn looks like their papa where Sam looks like my Papa Jon. See what I mean in this picture?
My papa recently changed jobs again to be a chef.
He wants to make great vegan dishes for me.
He is always looking on-line for new recipes.
I think he even dreams about new recipes. Mama and him are always dreaming up great new dishes.
You see, I have to see doctors all time and we are hoping that healthy meals will help make me feel better and visit the doctors less.
So, I can still eat sandwiches, but now they only have veggies in them and they use multi-grain unbleached bread.
Mama thinks I am getting better with Papa's cooking.
Mama plays soothing music while Papa makes meals from scratch.
Papa's meals are delish. You'd like them. Everyone does.
Even me!
And I don't usually enjoy food too much because my treatments make me nauseous.
The treatments also make my hair fall out, so I am always looking for cute new hats.
And I'm praying that my hair will soon start growing back.
I have another friend who wears hats too, so I don't feel like the odd ball all the time.
We live in Hidden Springs where the water is suppose to have healing qualities. The water is pure and that, at least, is important. Too many places add fluoride or filter your water with clorine bleach. Here, the views themselves are as perfect and healing as the water, I think.
Don't feel sorry for me 'cause I have cancer. I don't plan to die.
I am a bit paranoid about germs, so I shower a lot.
And I wash my clothes, bedding, and towels every day because when I sweat out the toxins, I want them to stay out.
You see I do a lot of reading and I incorporate ideas from sources that most people never find.
I read a lot of new reports about how healthy raw, organic foods are...
And how, by eating them, your body doesn't have to work on getting rid of any extra toxins from your food. So, it can work on the backlog of toxins already in your body and get rid of them instead.
Of course, there are lots of books about the power of positive thinking as well.
My boyfriend Gary and I try to stay positive and only focus on the good things in life.
So, thank you so very much for adding more positives to my life right now.
Your new cousin,
Deidre
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We got exciting news today.
Papa couldn't believe it.
It was a perfect Christmas in July present and I celebrated by racing all over (on the big screen).
Mama couldn't believe we finally got a good report from the doctors.
She invited the doctor over and offered him flowers.
He said that he didn't believe in cures, but I am in remission.
Mama questioned him about medications and activities.
I listened carefully to everything he had to say.
I am hoping that anytime they check my blood, it will be a good report.
I feel like I am cured. I have to believe in all the books we've read.
Papa is sure Max Gerson's diet made the difference.
Can you believe the happy news?
I love, love, love you!
Deidre
xXxOoOxXx
Note: Max Gerson believed excess protein causes cancer and both sodium and fat feed tumors. He bans all processed foods and anything with alum, sodium, or fluoride in it, including toothpaste, mouthwash, and deodorant. He recommends fresh, organic juice hourly. His diet includes salads, potato soup, cooked veggies, fresh fruit, and mountain spring water.
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the Max Gerson diet is similar to one promoted as a way to prevent/reverse behavior problems in children
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:shock: that was close. So, her and Gary...huh huh huh??
I can see that could work Mama Dragon. I do believe processed foods like soda and candy especially promote problems with hyperactivity and inattentiveness.
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A great carry on from the last letters and very informative and uplifting too!
Mama and I had an idea for a swimming party now that summer is here and we have reason to celebrate... my birthday.
I love swimming in the waters here.
And, like most other teenaged gals, I love being the center of attention from time to time.
So, I enjoyed chatting with a lot of guys.
Papa even played guitar a bit at the party. Did you know he could play so well? He has hidden talents I never knew about!
Mama played guitar as well.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the pool party.
I couldn't decide what to wish for, as my greatest wish to be cured had already been granted.
It is so exciting to just enjoy life.
We all had fun.
It really was a great party.
Gary, my boyfriend and a real gem of a guy, came to my party.
He took me out later in his own car.
We went to the movies, which you know, of course, that I love.
We held hands throughout the movie and enjoyed recapping everything later.
Then, like a true gentleman, he kissed me good-night (and that is all).
Life is so sweet at times. Thank you for my birthday gift. It was awesome of you to remember my birthday.
Love,
Deidre
oOo
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I still remember how confused and anxious I felt when Tia Terri and Tio Stan divorced.
I do understand that you and papa just aren't happy together any more.
You do what I always used to do.
You try to escape into a book.
But the books can't really help you.
I rarely see you smile anymore.
What's left when the love's gone?
At least you have your love of music and enjoy learning new compositions.
And Papa has a real passion for his cooking.
I just wish he didn't also seem to have real passion for his new boss.
I do think that you are doing what you need to do by serving him with divorce papers.
I know you do not like all the fighting.
You cannot change how you feel and it is obvious you just do not love him anymore.
You do not want to stay married and you don't need to pretend otherwise as I will soon be going off to college.
I know you will always love me even though you don't feel the same way about Papa.
I even understand that all the tension of my illness hasn't helped, but it didn't cause your problems either.
I can tell you that, despite what you might think, Papa is sad about the break up.
But I know there is no magic band-aid that can hold you together.
Some things can't be fixed.
Nor cleaned up.
Neither you nor Papa have been happy the way things were.
So, now, at least, the fighting will stop.
I am sure things will get better.
It will just take some time for us all to adjust to this new status quo.
I want you to know that I will always love you too, no matter what happens.
With all my heart,
Deidre
oooOOOooo
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I think maybe sometime in the future they'll get back together again!!
but she is cured.. yea...
For the first time, I am actually able to think about the future as a real possibility. I can see myself making a difference in the field of medicine.
I can also see myself being forever happy with Gary as part of my life.
We have shared so much, Gary and I: scary, hopeful, happy, and hesitant.
And, while he still can be incredibly cute when he is jealous...
I know that no matter what challenges we face in the future, we'll face them together.
And, I will make my dreams of being a doctor come true.
I am very curious about so many things; such as, do pills really help sims or do they just cause more problems later on?
Do you think I'll be a good doctor?
Thank you for not asking lots of embarrassing questions about Gary's plans for the future like Mama did.
And for accepting that there just might be a good future in the area of computer gaming.
Also, thank you for just being happy that I am happy.
Gary is a great guy and I see such possibilities in him.
I also see such possibilities in you, Papa. I know you have dreams for yourself that you have put aside for me, and I hope that you will now pursue them.
Just as Gary and I will pursue our future.
Starting with getting into university.
Is it hard for you to know that your little girl is not so little anymore?
That she is a married woman...
Leaving home and going off into the big world...
To a home of her own...
Facing new adventures without you...
With a guy you really don't know as well as you would like to?!
Aw, Papa, you cannot protect me from all of life's challenges.
But, no matter how scary they may seem at the time...
And, trust me, they can be very scary...
Life seems to continue to offer even more happy events.
One of those happiest of events is my hair growing back. (Vain, I know, but I am so very happy about that, none-the-less! And I cannot help but smile as a result.)
And while you might not believe some of the scary things I've faced so far...
Know that I have survived them all...
And, some day, they'll make great stories and learning experiences...
Despite how we may see them now.
And, while I might still dream of the grim reaper, it more as a happy dance of escape than as a fear of things to come. I see, and enjoy, all the colors of life now.
I love being married and I know that Gary loves me as much as I love him.
Be happy for us, Papa, and for yourself as well. Life is good and will get better.
With all my love, and then some,
Deidre
oooOOOooo
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Deidre is such a great character and you've brought her to life so well, Ciane. I'm enjoying reading her story very much!