Comments on: For Life, For Jane…

By: Irina

Irina — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:42:44 +0000

Bless you Jane and Redd, you are both “Christians” in the highest sense of the term.

Being a Christian is about having a love for God, humanity, and having a loving mindset

God loves us and it is that love we are supposed to enact in the world. God is not an auditor with a spreadsheet, counting every little sin. And God is not about shaming people. God is about the life and liberty of the human soul. We have certain loving missions in our lifetimes, tasks we need to be doing, with our special talents, in loving service to all souls on the planet. This may sound very vague, but there are real practical consequences to this loving service.

1. We need to preserve our planet. (yes, we pray for the stewardship of the planet every week) We understand that our life on earth is about manifesting God’s love, and there is no way to do that in this place if we destroy it. There is also an inequality about the destruction of the earth, where the most damaged places are often inhabited by the least able to deal with them. THat is where charity comes in.

2. We need to treat EVERY person as our neighbor. The Good Samaritan story was about loving people that politics and social pressure has shunned. Jesus often spent time with “undesirables” (at least according to the mores of the time.) I interpret this to mean that no one is beyond the love and help of God. This also means we have to put an end to war and torture. These are the opposite of what allows a soul to grow and blossom. Only love can nourish a soul.

3. We need to put our money where our mouth is and really HELP people, regardless of where they are or where they come from. We need to help people in our immediate circle and outside of it. We need to give of our time, our effort and our money. We need not to be selfish in this. Give up the latte and put the $3 toward a homeless shelter.

Sorry to go on so long, I just think it’s important to say..

By: Jo-Ann

Jo-Ann — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:26:45 +0000

When I was 40, I had a breast reduction: two lbs. off each breast. I thought I’d be the last person to get breast cancer. NOT. At 54, I was diagnosed with a 3cm tumor under my right arm. I had chemo first, which shrunk the tumor to 1 cm, surgery and then radiation. I’m presently 9 years out with no recurrance. You’re crazy if you think regular check-ups are too cumbersome in your busy life. I was a jerk but you don’t have to be.
Jane, you go girl. You’re an inspiration and no need to feel chemo-brain affected. You’re coming in loud and clear.

By: vondawster

vondawster — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 12:51:29 +0000

I am inspired. I wish you continued health and joy.

By: kaleidescope

kaleidescope — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 05:05:05 +0000

Is that a Yankees hat? My god, could Jane be wearing a Yankees hat? I hope not because that would be a Connecticut cliche. How could anyone on our side root for the Yankees?

By: Moesie from Boston

Moesie from Boston — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:52:13 +0000

{{{Jane and Christy}}}
Funny you should mention appointments!! I called to reschedule my 6 month checkup…I have a thing called a “shadow”..but am not too worried!! Had calcium removed a few times..not too bad a procedure for anyone facing it. My appt. is mid July! Three of my friends have more or less beaten CA in the past year and are “clean” right now…Another is just starting the process and we don’t know yet her total condition…so, Jane and any others dealing with this, prayers are there for all of you
and together we can beat this damned disease.
Jane you are just the example that many need…
I have kept telling my friends to stay positive and that is the answer!! There are new miracles every day…and Jane…I think you are
one of them!!

By: Karen M

Karen M — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:24:45 +0000

I am reminded of Molly Ivins urging everyone to do the same thing. Get their exams and check-ups. She had let some go by.

By: GottaLaff

GottaLaff — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 01:00:04 +0000

Jane is beyond amazing. I’m so glad she’s done with that, and am stunned at how she carries on so beautifully through it all. Big hug, Jane!

And Christy, you too deserve a medal for being a terrific friend, and for posting what you just did.

I go every year and hate every minute of it. But I go. And do breast exams, which are just as important.

Thanks for the tips, thanks for the update, and thank you both for being so inspirational in so many ways. <3

By: TFin

TFin — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:57:39 +0000

Ah, Jane. My little sis (little not= young - I’m far along the road to old-fartdom) is going to have a bone marrow transplant next month because the chemo to treat her non-Hodgkins lymphoma is so severe it will kill her by killing her marrow. I’m being tested to find if I can be a donor. You are going through hell and you will win. My sister will win.

I know this late post is automatically EPUd but I’ve got to wish you the very best. Thanks for all you have done and all you will do.

By: Kimba1970

Kimba1970 — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:46:58 +0000

Let me give my best wishes to the great Jane.

As your long time Italian lurker I have a special place in my heart for all the great ladies of the Lake and Jane in particular: keep up the incredible work and get better for the coming battle for the soul of the USA. Your country need more people like you.

By: 2Truthy

2Truthy — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:38:44 +0000

Wow, You are a good friend to Jane, Christy, in support of her victory over this unworthy opponent of a disease which is beatable. I have been there.

Great clip! Pass this link along to Jane — Scooter gets his number! Yowza!

http://tootruthy.blogspot.com/.....umber.html