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I wrote a letter to my mom, who died of cancer a decade ago. I detail the rage, the pain, the sharp knife of the memory of her. I walk her through my life during and after-the coping mechanisms, the chaos, my medical and psychological trauma. I leave her with a wish to have had more time. At 68, my mother calls me crying. She's been hiding a distended abdomen. It turns out she has ovarian cancer. A battery of tests reveals she has acute myeloid leukemia as well. We schedule surgery to remove the mass in her stomach, but her platelet count makes the prospect too high risk. We postpone. Days later, they again determine she is too weak for surgery. I am livid. We still don't have an official diagnosis confirmed with a biopsy. The possibility of chemotherapy is discussed, instead of surgery. The fluid around her tumor is sent for biopsy. We are promised a 24-hour turnaround, but four days later, nothing. Until a nurse walks in and states she's ready with the chemo. This is how we learn she has cancer. I read the doctor the riot act. We learn she has stage 3C ovarian cancer. After my mom's second round of chemo, her numbers improve The tumor seems to be shrinking. We are fighting this. We begin to have hope. We are wrong. After a month, my mom is scheduled for another round of chemo. She is getting sicker and weaker by the day. We order a cat scan first because we are not going to continue treating with chemotherapy if it isn't helping; we can only see suffering. A nurse practitioner from oncology tells us that the tumor has shrunk by half. We celebrate and schedule the third round of chemotherapy. The day after her third round, her surgeon calls. The nurse practitioner was wrong. The tumor had not shrunken. She is sick, dying, and we gave her more poison, thinking it was doing...anything. She opts for surgery but has to wait until the chemo leaves her body-a month. And at the end of the month, while she wastes away in front of us, they push it to fall. I refuse. I will not leave the room until they get it on the books, they tell me I have to leave. I won't. They can call security. Finally, they schedule it. The evening before surgery, her surgeon enters the room and asks me to step out. She proceeds to tell me that the surgery will most likely be palliative, and she is extremely concerned as to whether my mom will make it through surgery. But it's wildly successful, more than we could have hoped.What was pitched as a layup was the need to start some cleanup chemo to kill any straggler cancer cells left in her body after surgery, and it's horrific. She hallucinates, becoming listless, has every symptom of toxicity. I tell her doctor, who says she's fine. After the final dose and a very long holiday weekend, her oncologist stops in to see my mom and admits I was right: she's toxic. All it took for me to find this out was Google. The cancer comes back with a vengeance-worse than before. Nothing is helping her, and the negligence of the hospital does not let up. The last option is to go on maintenance chemo. She becomes deeply depressed. Her condition worsens; she is tired, having fought for seven months, and initiates hospice. In December, she passes away. Life goes on, and I choose to remember my mother every day.
At 68, my mother calls me crying. She's been hiding a distended abdomen. It turns out she has ovarian cancer. We schedule surgery to remove the mass in her stomach, but her platelet count makes the prospect too high risk. We postpone. Days later, they again determine she is too weak for surgery. I am livid. We still don't have an official diagnosis confirmed with a biopsy. The possibility of chemotherapy is discussed, instead of surgery. The fluid around her tumor is sent for biopsy. We are promised a 24-hour turnaround, but four days later, nothing. Until a nurse walks in and states she's ready with the chemo. This is how we learn she has cancer. We learn she has stage 3C ovarian cancer. After my mom's second round of chemo, her numbers improve The tumor seems to be shrinking. We are fighting this. We begin to have hope. We are wrong. After a month, my mom is scheduled for another round of chemo. She is getting sicker and weaker by the day. We order a cat scan first because we are not going to continue treating with chemotherapy if it isn't helping; we can only see suffering. A nurse practitioner from oncology tells us that the tumor has shrunk by half. We celebrate and schedule the third round of chemotherapy. The day after her third round, her surgeon calls. The nurse practitioner was wrong. The tumor had not shrunken. She is sick, dying, and we gave her more poison, thinking it was doing...anything. She opts for surgery but has to wait until the chemo leaves her body-a month. And at the end of the month, while she wastes away in front of us, they push it to fall. I refuse. I will not leave the room until they get it on the books. They tell me I have to leave. I won't. They can call security. Finally, they schedule it. The evening before surgery, her surgeon enters the room and asks me to step out. She proceeds to tell me that the surgery will most likely be palliative, and she is extremely concerned as to whether my mom will make it through surgery. But it's wildly successful, more than we could have hoped.She is in the hospital almost a month post-op and inpatient rehabilitation. What was pitched as a layup was the need to start some cleanup chemo to kill any straggler cancer cells left in her body after surgery, and it's horrific. She hallucinates, becoming listless, has every symptom of toxicity. I tell her doctor, who says she's fine. Her condition worsens considerably. A nurse that we befriended calls me before giving her the third out of four inpatient chemotherapy regimens. She is worried about the way my mom looks as well as her speech. I go to the hospital immediately and find my mom flat on her back, very close to aspirating and choking on her vomit. After the final dose and a very long holiday weekend, her oncologist stops in to see my mom and admits I was right: she's toxic. All it took for me to find this out was Google. The cancer comes back with a vengeance-worse than before. Nothing is helping her, and the negligence of the hospital does not let up. The last option is to go on maintenance chemo. She becomes deeply depressed. Her condition worsens; she is tired, having fought for seven months, and initiates hospice. In December, she passes away. The hospital agrees to zero my parents' bill because I threaten them with a malpractice suit. Life goes on, and I choose to remember my mother every day. I want my readers to learn from my experience and advocate for their loved ones.
But, How Do I Manifest My Own Ideal Partner? This is a burning question that I hear a lot of people asking. So, I decided to share with you how I called in my ideal partner, and how you can, too. I will explain how each of my relationship experiences taught me what I truly wanted in my partner, who I wanted us to be together, and who I wanted to be in that relationship. Most importantly, I learned who and what I didn't want. At the end of this book, I will provide you with a lesson and link on creating your own ideal partner with tips and tricks to remove fear and stereotypes from your relationships. Disclaimer: In sharing my experiences, I highlight the negative. There were many moments of roses and sunshine, love and laughter. But those are not the growth moments. Growth comes from weathering the storms and learning to dance in the rain. This is what I do. I teach my clients how to dance in the rain. This is my superpower and how I teach my clients to create a life they love. All the negative trauma, experiences and emotions have lessons for us. It's all in how we identify, learn and grow from them. Although my story came with sorrow and pain, I remain grateful for each of these men and women for being a part of my life; for teaching me the lessons I was meant to learn; and, for guiding me to my Truest Self. These are MY representations and memories on how these events unfolded and, as such, they may differ slightly to the memories and beliefs of anyone else involved. "Days with darkness show us the most brilliant light. You just have to see it " Melissa Krechler.
Cultivating a lower stress life is an essential habit to optimized health and wellness Stress increases our inflammation and decreases our immune system, but we can reverse this and start feeling more peaceful and relaxed. I have experienced some of the most stressful challenges this last year: divorce, home buying, moving (twice), new relationships, and being a nurse during the pandemic Using the strategies in this book I have managed my stress through it all. It can feel like an overwhelming task. It doesn't have to be Over 6 weeks you will learn how stress affects us and how you can use a growth mindset to decrease your stress and increase your well being. But you don't have to do this alone. Join our community on social media to share stories, get support, and help support others. A stress-less life is just a page away
From famed comedian, artist, and singer Melissa Villase or comes this colorful and unique journal for helping anyone embrace their unique, beautiful, awesome self. From comedian Melissa Villase or of Saturday Night Live, this self-help workbook filled with her original art, laugh-out-loud stories, and heartfelt reflections will help you embrace the silliness inside of you. Color in- or outside the lines, spend a moment finding your way through a snail-themed maze, make a list of your favorite childhood snacks--be as goofy as you wanna be Because you're awesome. This bright and colorful journal will be a must-have for all of Melissa Villase or's fans, as well as anyone who appreciates honest and irreverent self-help. Whether you're looking for healing, reflection, meditation, or creativity, this journal is here for the journey. BELOVED VOICE: Known for her offbeat sense of humor as well as her honest vulnerability that feels incredibly relatable, Melissa Villase or has channeled her unique voice into one-of-a-kind journal that fans will love. SELF-CARE IN A FUN PACKAGE: This colorful journal is filled with tons of interactive activities, with lots of space to draw, reflect, and explore, encouraging readers to dive deep and embrace their true selves--including space for writing a letter to someone who brightens your day, taking a Do You Need a Nap quiz (spoiler alert: you do), and more. ENGAGING STORIES: Throughout these bright and colorful pages, the author peppers in both humorous and incredibly vulnerable personal stories that illuminate her own journey towards self-acceptance. Perfect for: Fans of Melissa Villase or of Saturday Night LiveSelf-care shoppers and self-acceptance seekersFans of other artists-feelings-forward people like Mari Andrew, Adam J. Kurtz, and Carissa Potter
In this monograph Dr Melissa Archer offers a comprehensive study of the theme of worship in the Apocalypse. In the first chapter she presents a survey of the modern literature devoted to various aspects of worship in the book. In chapter two she constructs a Pentecostal reading strategy informed by the history of the Pentecostal movement and the contemporary conversations with regard to the emerging discipline of Pentecostal hermeneutics. The third chapter offers a history of the effect the worship themes from Revelation had on early Pentecostal readers as revealed in the Pentecostal periodical literature of the movement's first decade. The fourth chapter offers a narrative reading of all the texts devoted to worship in the Apocalypse. In the fifth chapter, Archer proposes a Pentecostal theology of worship constructed by placing into dialogue the results of her study of the role of worship in the Apocalypse with scholarly work on Pentecostal worship. This cutting edge work is destined to make a significant contribution both to the theme of worship in the academic study of the Apocalypse and the construction of a distinctively Pentecostal theology of worship. It is a model of an integrated Pentecostal approach to Scripture that offers a paradigm for others interested in engaging the biblical text from a Pentecostal context.
Five powerhouse authors of fantasy and urban fantasy bring you a feast of romantic midwinter holiday adventures. These heartwarming and pulse-pounding tales celebrate Hanukah, Christmas, the solstice, Yule - and holidays from worlds beyond our own. With fancy-dress balls, faery bargains, time travel, blood sacrifice, and festive cocktails, these stories will delight lovers of fantasy and romance, with a dash of seasonal joy.Ballgowns & Butterflies by Kelley ArmstrongThe North Yorkshire moors are always a magical place, but they're particularly enchanting at the holidays...especially if one gets to travel back in time to a Victorian Christmas. For Bronwyn Dale, it is the stuff of dreams. Fancy-dress balls, quirky small-town traditions, even that classic one-horse open sleigh, complete with jingle bells. There's just the tiny problem of the Butterfly Effect. How does a time-traveler make a difference without disrupting the future forever?The Long Night of the Crystalline Moon, a prequel novella to Heirs of Magic, by Jeffe KennedyShapeshifter Prince Rhyian doesn't especially want to spend the Feast of Moranu at Castle Ordnung. First of all, it's literally freezing there, an uncomfortable change from the tropical paradise of his home. Secondly, it's a mossback castle which means thick walls and too many rules. Thirdly, his childhood playmate and current nemesis, Lena, will be there. Not exactly a cause for celebration.Princess Salena Nakoa KauPo nearly wriggled out of traveling to Ordnung with her parents, but her mother put her foot down declaring that, since everyone who ever mattered to her was going to be there to celebrate the 25th year of High Queen Ursula's reign, Lena can suffer through a feast and a ball for one night. Of course, "everyone" includes the sons and daughters of her parents' friends, and it also means that Rhyian, insufferable Prince of the Tala, will attend. But on this special anniversary year, Moranu's sacred feast falls on the long night of the crystalline moon-and Rhy and Lena discover there's more than a bit of magic in the air.Blood Martinis & Mistletoe by Melissa MarrHalf-dead witch Genevi ve Crowe makes her living beheading the dead--and spends her free time trying not to get too attached to her business partner, Eli Stonecroft, a faery in self-imposed exile in New Orleans. With a killer at her throat and a blood martini in her hand, Gen accepts what seems like a straight-forward faery bargain, but soon realizes that if she can't figure out a way out of this faery bargain, she'll be planning a wedding after the holidays.Echoes of Ash & Tears, an Earthsinger Chronicles Novella, by L. PenelopeBrought to live among the Cavefolk as an infant, Mooriah has long sought to secure her place in the clan and lose her outsider status. She's a powerful blood mage, and when the chieftain's son asks for help securing the safety of the clan, she agrees. But though she's long been drawn to the warrior, any relationship between the two is forbidden. The arrival of a mysterious stranger with a tempting offer tests her loyalties, and when betrayal looms, will Mooriah's secrets and hidden power put the future she's dreamed of-and her adopted home-in jeopardy.A Memory of Summer, a Wraith Kings Novelette, by Grace DravenSpinsterhood has never bothered or embarrassed the independent Emerence Ipsan, and the winter festival of Delyalda keeps her far too busy managing her father's shops to worry about matters as trivial as marriage.Until the arrival of a young Quereci warrior with old eyes and an admiring gaze makes her question that notion.
"I went to Alaska for a job and found a twenty-year adventure "-Melissa L. CookIn 1995, schoolteacher Melissa Cook and her young family spent two years in the isolated Aleut village of Nelson Lagoon on the edge of the Bering Sea. They later settled in the Tongass National Forest on Prince of Wales Island, where they measured rain in feet. With humor, vivid detail, and heart-pounding excitement, Melissa recounts her family's day-to-day joys, struggles, and captivating adventures.Throughout the book, Cook weaves in historical information about Alaska's past, including the Aleut internment camps during WWII, old logging camps in southeast Alaska, and the sinking of the S.S. Princess Sophia in 1918. For those seeking inspiration to chase their dreams and push beyond their limits, Cook's memoir is a must-read. Her story is a testament to the resilience required to overcome adversity and the power of adventure to transform lives. This tale will surely delight Alaska adventure fans and anyone who has ever dreamed of traveling or living in the Last Frontier.
Dear Ego, Dear Heart is a poetic letter to each part of our self about the WAR withinThe internal struggle in each of us is a FIERCE battle and represents the response to our emotions felt in our SOULOften times we rise and fall in our own empireWe endure pain inflicted by the weapons of our inner conflict but we fight to mend our wounds through the love that resides within.
This is a compelling story of love, lies, drugs, paranoia, depression and eventually violence. The story covers Melissa's departure from the world that left her feeling completely empty. She walked away not knowing who she was, she didn't recognise herself anymore. She spent the following two years rebuilding her life so she could become the woman she dreamed of being. In the years that followed, Melissa lived in her dream locations, travelled, married and had another child. She has become an online business coach for adventurous women with heart and purpose driven businesses. Melissa openly and honestly shares her experiences in the hope she can inspire women in tough situations to change their lives for the better. 50% of profits from book sales will be donated to Prepair NZ, a New Zealand non profit working toward prevention of domestic violence by educating young women about healthy relationships and self love.
Nach vielen Jahren, die der entf hrte Junge mit Fremden verbrachte, l ftet er etliche Geheimnisse und plant schlie lich seine Flucht. Aber nicht ohne Folgen...
