tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post4296894560962139128..comments2024-02-15T23:41:36.425-08:00Comments on SIMPLY WAIT: WAITING ROOMPatry Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-52448463563434198152008-01-30T10:43:00.000-08:002008-01-30T10:43:00.000-08:00The innocence of children has amazing power over a...The innocence of children has amazing power over adults. And especially babies, they have that power to make adults open their hearts. They bring smiles to those around them along with a joy in life. <BR/><BR/>Lets face it they are little bundles of contagious joy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-7314513732350244742008-01-28T07:26:00.000-08:002008-01-28T07:26:00.000-08:00I just discovered your blog and I've enjoyed readi...I just discovered your blog and I've enjoyed reading your posts. I'm happy to hear of your good prognosis. Your positive attitude is very inspiring. I look forward to reading your book.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300295291563304946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-81902823684344439962008-01-26T07:04:00.000-08:002008-01-26T07:04:00.000-08:00I wish you well, and add my healing energies to th...I wish you well, and add my healing energies to the others'. I'm glad I found you. Reading here has been a pleasure.bookinistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776069029397565661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-39832887298413516462008-01-15T18:50:00.000-08:002008-01-15T18:50:00.000-08:00so beautiful. i came by way of Susan's Reading, Wr...so beautiful. i came by way of Susan's Reading, Writing, Living blog. i'm so glad to hear of your 'clean' reports and wonderful prognosis and send gobs more healing your way. jan 29 will rock the blogosphere and i hope to help spread the word!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-81201301627025582952008-01-14T05:13:00.000-08:002008-01-14T05:13:00.000-08:00I'm so happy to hear your good news!!!xoxoxoKatI'm so happy to hear your good news!!!<BR/><BR/>xoxoxoKatkatrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216268651978841897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-55549199710656093872008-01-12T12:54:00.000-08:002008-01-12T12:54:00.000-08:00i think mb is right.hey i have something for you o...i think mb is right.<BR/>hey i have something for you over at my place.rdlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04062856086277201874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-91977808229329559732008-01-12T12:34:00.000-08:002008-01-12T12:34:00.000-08:00What a wonderful change in the room. Thanks for sh...What a wonderful change in the room. Thanks for sharing that.<BR/><BR/>Nothing is promised but much is promising to be a pleasure.<BR/><BR/>Glad your prognosis is so good.Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251168248457758117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-37678464461602772092008-01-12T12:32:00.000-08:002008-01-12T12:32:00.000-08:00What a wonderful change in the room. Thanks for sh...What a wonderful change in the room. Thanks for sharing that.<BR/><BR/>Nothing is promised but much is promising to be a pleasure.<BR/><BR/>Glad your prognosis looks good.Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251168248457758117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-71638125388200662632008-01-12T07:12:00.000-08:002008-01-12T07:12:00.000-08:00Patry,Your blog writing is so compelling and magni...Patry,<BR/><BR/>Your blog writing is so compelling and magnificent, I...well, I'm compelled to comment when I'm mostly a lurker.<BR/><BR/>So very happy to hear your news that things are looking up. Happy New Year!<BR/><BR/>DamianM. Damian McNichollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12991119735240044243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-39666619039597129832008-01-11T17:46:00.000-08:002008-01-11T17:46:00.000-08:00Patry,I've just heard about your experiences latel...Patry,<BR/>I've just heard about your experiences lately and was moved by reading your blog messages this evening. Thank you for your clarity and insights! All my best wishes for a happy and healthy new year.<BR/>--RichardRichard Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04094016831874148306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-11031355140327422282008-01-11T17:08:00.000-08:002008-01-11T17:08:00.000-08:00I want to respond with something as wonderful as y...I want to respond with something as wonderful as your words. But my response feels inadequate. Instead let me just say that your words truly fill me.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Thank you for that.Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377814945121401007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-23027211988818932372008-01-11T08:01:00.000-08:002008-01-11T08:01:00.000-08:00Alleluia, indeed! These last few posts... well, th...Alleluia, indeed! <BR/><BR/>These last few posts... well, there is much here and perhaps some day they may be part of a collection, the sort of thing many would find helpful reading, I suspect.MBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14515233228776181123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-3007207262939568612008-01-11T04:50:00.000-08:002008-01-11T04:50:00.000-08:00Just a quick hello.I wonder sometimes if groups of...Just a quick hello.<BR/>I wonder sometimes if groups of strangers thrust into each others' presence are silent out of unnecessary fear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-65471115462385335302008-01-11T00:41:00.000-08:002008-01-11T00:41:00.000-08:00Patry - it's been so long since I've visited - to ...Patry - it's been so long since I've visited - to my shame - so I didn't know what you were going through. That you are going through it all with grace and beauty does not surprise me in the least. <BR/>Thank you for your gift of writing - which I adore, as always.<BR/>I will be dropping in more often now. So glad the prognosis is GOOD.Kay Cookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01791873464409271216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-23382000149941443612008-01-10T21:53:00.000-08:002008-01-10T21:53:00.000-08:00Patry,I've just now heard of your health problems ...Patry,<BR/><BR/>I've just now heard of your health problems and I am so sorry. Please take my sympathies and caring for you inside to help heal, I've been told that your prognosis is good and but I feel so bad for what you must have had to endure. You are the sweetest and finest of people I've ever met on readerville. I don't have a blog but there is anything I can do to help, please just let me know.<BR/><BR/>With love,<BR/><BR/>Leora Skolkin-SmithLeora Skolkin-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473112234328021183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-75600013134895540122008-01-10T21:21:00.000-08:002008-01-10T21:21:00.000-08:00Hi Patry~ I don't know you but wish you the very b...Hi Patry~ I don't know you but wish you the very best in this battle. I can't remember if it was here or on one of the links that lead me here, but someone commented that they had gone through chemo. alone. That made me so sad. I called my son's friends mom, who is fighting for her life, and offered to go with her to her treatments. I don't know if she'll take me up on it, but this is just to say that you never will know the far-reaching implications of your public (web) struggle. Take care. ~KarenKaren Fisher-Alanizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965274282794735808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-91849605986607850592008-01-10T19:45:00.000-08:002008-01-10T19:45:00.000-08:00I just heard from Laini what you have been going t...I just heard from Laini what you have been going through these last months and had no idea Patry. I would have been writing and sending you cards and plenty of love and cyber hugs all along. I would like to send you a private email but don't know it... Would you mind emailing it to me at leapbrightly@yahoo.com ? xoxoxoAlex Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109059018269508607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-37241472813427871072008-01-10T19:38:00.000-08:002008-01-10T19:38:00.000-08:00Kenna: 7 hours! Hopefully, your kids handled it be...Kenna: 7 hours! Hopefully, your kids handled it better than I would have. But the "perfect" blood count must have made you forget the wait immediately. I'm so happy for you--and for Caleb.<BR/><BR/>kim: One of the most exciting aspects of this whole thing has been making new friends, and expanding the amazing community we have here on line. Thank you so much for being part of it!Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-30413626463207543812008-01-10T17:04:00.000-08:002008-01-10T17:04:00.000-08:00Hi Patry. I didn't know you until Karen and the ot...Hi Patry. I didn't know you until Karen and the others brought you to my attention. Now I feel as though we are old friends, just from reading this blog.<BR/><BR/>I just wanted to say that I am praying for you and in that, hope you continue to inspire us all with your grace, and strength, from now 'til forever.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for giving me something to do that matters on this side of the dirt.<BR/><BR/>we love you too :)<BR/>kim smithKim Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933746166088034102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-4572445779313725942008-01-10T16:55:00.000-08:002008-01-10T16:55:00.000-08:00Hi, Patry!Thanks for your kind thoughts. We spent ...Hi, Patry!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your kind thoughts. We spent 7 hours in the cancer center today. Caleb had a bone marrow test, and our other children had blood drawn so they could be typed as possible donors.<BR/><BR/>All is going VERY well. Caleb's blood counts were 'perfect' to quote the oncologist. There's no reason, at this point, to think that we'll ever have to go through the whole bone marrow transplant, we're just hedging our bets. Dr. W says it's like having money in the bank, knowing that there is a donor, if one is ever needed.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, again, and remember, our thoughts and prayers are with you, as well!Kenna Coltmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686484701164499438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-77388669425972270942008-01-10T12:11:00.000-08:002008-01-10T12:11:00.000-08:00Susan: Thank you, and yes, I'd love to see you at ...Susan: Thank you, and yes, I'd love to see you at the party on the 29th! Though I'm not supposed to drink champagne (or anything else) with my medication, I'm going to make an exceptiont that day.Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-26194750794714541382008-01-10T12:07:00.000-08:002008-01-10T12:07:00.000-08:00k cutter: It may be denial, but right now, I'm onl...k cutter: It may be denial, but right now, I'm only seeing the "sweet." Lying here on my couch this afternoon, I feel like the most fortunate person on earth. Thanks for such a lovely comment.<BR/><BR/>kenna: In dealing with serious illness, children really show us the way. They don't whine or feel sorry for themselves, or poison their days with fear. I will be sending all my good wishes and prayers Caleb's way. I hope you'll come back and let me know how he's doing. <BR/><BR/>flit: I always love to see a friend from Gather here. Thank you!<BR/><BR/>d.k.: I felt so intimidated at Thrillerfest after hearing all these terrific writers describe their books. Thanks for remembering my words--and for all your support. It means a lot.Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-7014706084880068572008-01-10T11:58:00.000-08:002008-01-10T11:58:00.000-08:00I love this story so much. And I want to be in on ...I love this story so much. And I want to be in on this Jan 29th party!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-22320947503917853042008-01-10T11:16:00.000-08:002008-01-10T11:16:00.000-08:00Patry, your wonderfully clear statement about your...Patry, your wonderfully clear statement about your book at the Thrillerfest breakfast stuck with me (and I bought it). I don't blog but am sending the info about your paperback launch to my mailing list. I will also be buying copies to send to friends. <BR/><BR/>Great entry about your hospital roommate. That should be published.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Another cancer survivor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-47564161318490106672008-01-10T06:09:00.000-08:002008-01-10T06:09:00.000-08:00Just stopping by to wish you all the best.... will...Just stopping by to wish you all the best.... will be looking for the Liar's Diaryflithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056869961983693466noreply@blogger.com