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Did You Know that Today is the Last Day of Lymphoma Awareness Month?

September 30, 2011 by allisonbenotafraid

It is!  (As well as Leukemia awareness month.) Please take a moment to say a prayer for those fighting lymphoma and leukemia, as well as those who have died from these diseases.  Also pray for the families of those affected by these diseases, and those who help treat and care for people with lymphoma and leukemia.  And especially remember those who have been newly diagnosed, as those first few weeks are so emotionally difficult, on both the patient and their […]

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Categories: Cancer, Faith • Tags: Blood Donation, Cancer, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Prayer

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Be still and know that I am God

Be Still and Know

September 16, 2011 by allisonbenotafraid

Yesterday John Paul had a trip to the doctor’s office that included three immunizations, blood being drawn, and a lot of poking and prodding.  Needless to say, it was a bit rough for him (and me!).  But the good news is that he’s doing great.  For a boy who was born under six pounds and who spent six weeks in the NICU, being in the 50% for height, weight, and head size, as well as being on target developmentally, is […]

Categories: Faith, Parenting, Relationships • Tags: Christianity, Jesus, Life, Love, Motherhood, Prayer

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Siblings, Race, Cancer, Leaukemia, Lymphoma

Love is More than Enough

September 13, 2011 by allisonbenotafraid

Have I mentioned before that I am a blessed woman?  I say it so often because it’s true, and I am reminded of this everyday.  Though I’ve felt many emotions and sensations these past seven months (it’s been seven months to the day since I was first diagnosed with cancer), what I’ve felt most is loved and blessed. Another example of how loved and blessed I am occurred this past Sunday, when my older brother Clete Willems completed a triathlon […]

Categories: Cancer, Faith, Relationships • Tags: Brother, Friendship, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Love, Triathlon

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Take My Hand

September 7, 2011 by allisonbenotafraid

Nighttime can be hard for me-it’s the time when I let all the frightening, negative things I’ve heard about cancer flow through my brain.  It’s the time when I can no longer distract myself from thinking about the future by laughing with my sweet son or talking with my wonderful husband or friends.  I woke up last night around 4 a.m., and almost let myself go down the same path and begin thinking, “What if?” and “Why?”  But thankfully, I […]

Categories: Cancer, Faith, Music • Tags: Christianity, Hope, Jesus, Life, Photography, Prayer, Worry

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Family in recovery room at hospital

What Wondrous Love is This: Showing Love Without Words

September 1, 2011 by allisonbenotafraid

Last weekend I enjoyed waiting out Hurricane Irene with two of my closest friends.  We had a wonderful time sharing two of our babies and a new home, and just catching up.  I am continuously amazed by the beauty of these two women-not only in how they live their own lives but in how they love me. We went to mass early, on Saturday night, just in case we couldn’t make it on Sunday due to Irene.  After the homily, […]

Categories: Cancer, Faith, Parenting, Relationships • Tags: Christianity, Friends, Hope, Jesus, Life, Love, 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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