Comments on: February 5, 2012

By: Joyce

Joyce — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:54:21 +0000

Deanna, Cancer is hard to deal with as I personally have had 3 surgeries (2 for left breast and one for uterine)and 33 radiation treatments. I was unable to get treatment at first signs of cancer since I was taking care of my husband who had a Non-Hodgins B Lymphoma of the brain stem. After his death I started taking care of myself. I found, quite by accident, that going Gluten free helped w/the depression greatly. Two years free of breast cancer now and almost one year free of uterine cancer. I have since been diagnosed w/celiac disease and have to be totally Gluten Free! The radiation damaged my tissues so much that my expander had to be removed due to an allergic reaction. So now, one year later, I’m dealing w/an open wound. You have written so eloquently of your journey w/cancer and I truly appreciate your sharing with all of us what it is like. So sorry for loss of your precious pet. Hang in there and keep the Faith….God will never let us down. I miss you; Love to One from Another

By: Vicky

Vicky — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:17:04 +0000

Deanna, I am just now reading your blog. I am so sorry for your health problems and so sorry you lost your dog who gave you so much joy. It is a hard pain when we lose a pet, been there, and boy does it hurt!! There is a quote in my vet’s office that says one day our pets must return to God who loaned them to us. It doesn’t take away the pain, but it helps the perspective a little bit. My prayers are with you. Keep fighting for good health, don’t give up. Love and hugs to you.

By: Steve Goodman

Steve Goodman — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:02:41 +0000

Deanna – Today is the first I’ve heard about your nearly year-long battle with breast cancer. I admire your strength and tenacity in overcoming this third hurdle. I just wanted you to know I’m thinking about you and praying for your full recovery. Stay strong. Steve G.

By: Patti Waddick

Patti Waddick — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 04:50:39 +0000

Deanna, I am so sorry about your little friend Tipper. I’m sure she was like your little angel.
You are a true inspiration. I’m glad your on the air and that you were able to share your
experience with the big C. My mother had lung cancer in 2010. She went through the
treatments and radiation. Lost her hair. Then had her upper left lung removed in early 2011.
She is 73 and doing quite well. I have always told she has 9 lives. In 2008 she had empyema,
two months later she had a major heart attack, then open heart surgery. She had the occasional
moment of sadness but never gave up. Keep your positive spirit and may you stay well.

By: Mary Jane

Mary Jane — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:07:38 +0000

Thank you, Deanna, for sharing your story. I am one of those who has been wondering about you, but seeing you on the news, I had no clue that you were suffering. It has been a year since I lost my sweet husband to pancreatic cancer, and there were times throughout that year that I questioned God. He, however, continues to give me everything (and everyone) I need. What else did I expect? I am so sorry for the loss of your precious dog. May you someday be ready to open your hearts to another dog who needs a family. God bless you!

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:50:54 +0000

Thank you so much for your honesty and your humble heart. As a survivor myself, I fought the guilt that comes wtih surviving…when I was so undeserving. But we know that God’s grace has NOTHING to do with deserving or works or anything but His unconditional love for us and His desire to be in relationship with us. I’m sure you know you have been covered in prayer, whether you posted or not. I found the battle within my heart was harder than the battle of cancer (if that’s possible). I’m so sorry also to hear of the loss of Tipper. Pets do show that unconditional love as well. Again, thank you for sharing your heart. None of us understands the difficulty of pain and emotional hurt like our Lord and Savior. I hope you continue to look to Him, and know that it is faith and not feelings….and His Grace that leads us to tomorrow. In His strength, by His Power, for His Glory,
Linda

By: Rita

Rita — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:35:27 +0000

All the time! God is Good!