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Armchair

July 27, 2011 by allisonbenotafraid

When I was a few months pregnant, my in-laws bought Mike and me a wonderfully comfy cream colored armchair.  The idea was that, since it rocked, I would be able to use it once John Paul was born for breastfeeding and putting him to sleep.  Yet, unexpectedly, because of my intense pain and exhaustion, the chair became my almost constant companion even before John Paul was born. The first time I remember feeling pain in my chest was last July, […]

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Categories: Cancer, Faith, Music, Parenting, Relationships • Tags: Chemotherapy, Christianity, Jesus, Lymphoma, Prayer, Suffering

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Prayer Request

July 22, 2011 by allisonbenotafraid

If you could keep me in your prayers this weekend I would be so grateful.  On Monday Mike and I will go to an appointment with my doctor where we will find out the results of my latest PET scan (and where we will find out where we will go from there). Thank you so very much for your continued support.  It means so very much to me!! Love, Allison “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares […]

Categories: Cancer, Faith • Tags: Christianity, Jesus, Lymphoma, PET Scan, Prayer

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Nothing but the blood of Jesus…

July 8, 2011 by allisonbenotafraid

“What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.” One of the complications that can occur after several doses of chemotherapy is anemia, or a reduction in the number of red blood cells in the blood, which in turn causes exhaustion and breathlessness.  One way to remedy these symptoms is a blood transfusion.  My last and sixth cycle hit me hard.  In addition to mouth […]

Categories: Cancer, Faith • Tags: Blood Donation, Blood Transfusion, Chemotherapy, Christianity, Jesus, Life, Lymphoma

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I'm Allison, a stay at home mom to a sweet little boy. I love days with my son, my sweet husband, beating cancer, Blessed JP II, singing at mass, Notre Dame, taking pictures, L'Arche, and white wine. Here's where I write about life. Welcome!

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