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Walking Through The Valley		Rated: 18+
My journey through the valley with Cancer as my companion.
by: Turkey-Bud, umm, Bird!	This item requires reviews with ratings.

Dear Friend:

This is not a Blog about writing! (I already have one of those.)

This is a blog about a journey I am taking with illness. I have recently been diagnosed with Cancer. My goal is honest therapy as I progress through, and beyond this new reality in my life. I hope that, somewhere along the way you will find some words that will help you too.

While this is, in fact, an interactive Blog, I hope that you will scroll slowly down this page. For you see, the front of this Blog IS my journey. The entries are conversations that are held along the journey.Yes, there is a lot on it--before actually getting to the Blog entries. But, I hope that by the objects and words which appear before the Blog itself, you might come to understand just a little bit about me, and my journey, and some truly amazing friends who have agreed to journey with me. I hope that you, too, will choose to accompany me on my walk--through the Valley.

I invite you to join me, and discover the wondrous truths, meet some truly amazing people, and share those "memorable" moments this journey will undoubtedly present. Come along, won't you?

In His Care,

Would you like to help me help others? I found this amazing organization, and I am proud to be a sponsor. I hope you will check it out. It's called The Network For Good.

Walking Banner [#1186588]
This is my Blog Banner By Vivacious

"RISUS OMNIA - INCRUMENTUS PER DEDECUS - SAPIENTIA PER DAMNUM"

("Every thing is funny - Growth through humiliation - Wisdom through loss")

~Leunig~

The hilltop hour would not be half so wonderful if there were no dark valleys to traverse.
~Helen Keller~

"If you do not tell the truth about yourself you cannot tell it about other people."
~Virginia Woolf~

"There is strength in truth."
~The Barton Family Crest~

A Special Gift [#1195473]
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Lil Ole Me - Bigger [#1195798]
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“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”

— Helen Keller, American social activist, public speaker and author (1880-1968)

I have moved the list of my thanks for those who have helped to make this little Blog so very special. I hope that you will take a moment to read the list, growing every day, and let these fellow travellers along this journey know that you appreciate the contributions they make to our walk together.

ID: 1203994 (Rated: E)
Title: My Page of Thanks, and Thanksgiving
Description: My list of "Thank You" to those who have made this Blog, and the journey, so very special.
By: Turkey-Bud, umm, Bird!

Jesus On The Journey [#1186968]
By friend Sandy G

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

James 1:2-4

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2 Days 11 Hours ago, in response to "This One Should Be Discussed!"

SummerLyn Guthrie

said:

A good morning for you I hope! I want to begin by first letting you know that I love your blog! So delightful and such a good feeling here...with so much that I can literally spend an entire day here with you. Thank you!

I took this survey and find it a topic of interest. It seems to have been swept under the rug, for you don't hear too much on it...it just seems sort of hush hush. Is it because people do not care...or feel they can not win...don't know!
I personally feel it is illegal...I feel it is an invasion of privacy. Why not hire more police officers since we have so much unemployment...recruit people and put them to work.
And well...rambling here...I will place this in my favorites and come back to visit.
Love your image of the Christ! You are such a beautiful soul I see by your image...this cancer need not win...but only if you allow it, and I feel you will find strength to win. God is giving you that!
I hope you have changed your eating habits...so much food now holds chemicals that can be so harmful. As I understand it..Essiac is said to be good for cancer and can be found in health food stores.
I am wishing you beautiful moments~

2 Days 11 Hours ago, in response to "Blogging On"

SummerLyn Guthrie

said:

Ah hahhh! I have found you!

Such a beautiful state Tennessee is! I've been there many times and even thought of it as a place to settle down. I love the seasons change with the array of colors within the trees so abundant. Happy that you received those moments to experience such a Wow moment! Something to remember for sure.

3 Days 10 Hours ago, in response to "Blogging On"

Anyea

said:

Since I am in central Texas the WOW moments go like this:

WOW the mosquitoes aren't carrying off small dogs anymore!
WOW the fire ant's hills have finally reached their summit.
WOW a leaf fell.

I mean this is not a state or area of the state to be totally wow'd by. Phoenix was like that for seasonal change. Phoenix had no seasonal change, let's face it - but they had nature to WOW ya.

3 Days 13 Hours ago, in response to "Blogging On"

Scarlett

said:

Leaves seemed to turn and fall very quickly here this year, or maybe time is just rolling by.

So dull and dark most of the time but still the odd wow moment. Enjoy your trip and raking.

5 Days 11 Hours ago, in response to "First Ten Days of NaNo"

NOVAcatmando'ing NaNo...

said:

It is hard particularly with the distractions of real life, and if you're not feeling well. Keep plugging when and with whatever your muse gives you. I won't 50k this year, but that's OK.

6 Days 2 Hours ago, in response to "It's All About A Turkey"

Scarlett

said:

Have it on my 'To Do' list and will try my best to offer support.

7 Days 3 Hours ago, in response to "Execution, American Style"

Anyea

said:

I have worked in the Law and she is not just blind but deaf dumb and mute. I have seen judges whose bigotry was out there for everyone to hear and see. I knew lawyers who did drugs, cheated on their spouses and were corrupt. I know exactly how bent our laws can be, and how elusive justice is for many. All that aside, I also know human behavior. I know given the opportunity to seek vengence themselves, many would do just that. Government assisted suicide - murder - however you want to label it - is what it is. An ends to a means. Brutal, violent, ruthless. But it does the job. If we put all murders, pedophiles, rapists and other assorted criminals on a desert island, would society feel safer? Oh, wait they did that in England didn't they? History shows us that killing the criminal does not deter crime at all. But as long as this society is indifferent to changing themselves internally for the better then we can just defer things like killing to our government. They have gotten really good at it. Sounds like I'm sitting on the proverbial fence doesn't it? Nah. I just don't think the problem is crime or criminals. I think the problem is human indifference and lax morals, lazy minds and weak souls. Other than that I just love em - don't you?

9 Days 19 Hours ago, in response to "Execution, American Style"

Kåre Enga, Marooned in Montana

said:

EarlyHours has a point... this concept of indignation on the behalf of others can easily get out of hand. Few, if handed a gun, could kill someone even if that person had taken the life of a loved one. Forgiveness is as humor a quality as vengeance.

My main problem with state sanctioned murder is that too many innocent people are executed based on someone pointing a vengeful finger and saying, j'accuse... We don't need to bring up racism or class or the percentage of minorities executed. "White Privilege" means those who receive through no effort of their own can deny it.

It makes no sense emotionally (makes the family of the victim relive and relive and relive the horror of the event) nor economically (murder trials and retrials and appeals and retrials are expensive) nor does treating violence with violence end violence.

So... those are some thoughts that come to mind late at night...

9 Days 21 Hours ago, in response to "Execution, American Style"

EarlyHours

said:

Ok, this is interesting. I was just discussing this with my wife. I am totally against government sanctioned murder. However, if someone murders a loved one, I'll kill them myself. Hypocritical? Maybe. Intellectually I don't think we should purposely take another life. Hell, I can't step on a spider. But I know (or I think I know) that I would *want* to take out that murdering SOB if he touched my family. So maybe this is the answer: no State/Gov't death penalty, but the next of kin gets the right to murder the murderer. If he or she doesn't want to, or is unable to do it, then it's life without parole. I think I would do it. But it would have to be right away while I was furious, or I'm libel to forgive, and we certainly wouldn't want that.

As to the specifics about the DC Sniper. I was in DC during that time. One evening we went to a concert at Warner Theater and they made us wait outside the theater for an hour before the doors opened. We all thought we were going to get sniped. It was an eerie feeling I'll never forget. During the intermission, they made an announcement that the sniper had struck again, just down the street from the theater. We were scared to leave. It turned out to be his last murder. So, do I think he should have the death penalty? No. But if he had shot family or friends near me, then yes. And I'll do it.

EarlyHours

11 Days 22 Hours ago, in response to "Wow!"

EarlyHours

said:

Wow!
Congratulations on winning the auction. It sounds like they did nice in-depth reviewing for you. You deserve it for sure. Your own reviews are thorough and immensely helpful in their own right. And you have also encouraged me, and my writing. Thanks for that!
With best wishes and regards,
EarlyHours

1. NaNo 2009 is NaNoNow!	ID #674080
Posted: 11-1-2009 @ 12:18 am EDT feature coming soon!

In one hour (my time), the National Novel Writing Month for 2009 will begin. In many parts of the country, and around the world, it has already begun. I hate those people. We re-set our clocks one hour tonight. I appreciate that for the first time in a long time. Usually, I appreciate the return of the stolen hour. I had to wait for it longer this year but this time I don't mind so much. I'll get those early starters back, I will.

I have no idea how. 50,000 words are, for me, a promise. 1,667 words each and every day of this month will bring me to that goal. But they need to be words of quality for me. Typing chapters from "The Brothers Karamozov" is one way to win NaNo. Not for me, however. The entire point is to dedicate yourself to the craftsmanship of your own words. Yes, it's fun. Yes, it's farce. But, there are real benefits to bein a part of the chaos that IS NaNo, and I want them all.

I want good words that take my story forward. I have an idea of my novel. I want the words to flow tightly and fluidly from page one to "The End". Is this too much to expect from such an event? Possibly. But, not for me. Perfectionistic ideology has it's costs. What will the result be? I have no idea. The bad guy done it. The good guy may or may not win. If he does, he will have to accomplish a task or several that are larger than himself. I have no idea what lies within the words--yet.

In less than one hour, I will begin the process. Wish me luck. If you are doing NaNo 2009, I wish you all good fortune on your journey. Add me as a Buddy, and I will encourage you as I can.

It's no more difficult than any other "clean screen" we all face on a daiy basis. It's just that NaNo is a bit different. For me, it matters. This month will net a year's edits, and almost a year in the publishing process. Again. If I wrote no new words at all this month, it would take me nine years to empty my personal pipeline. Now, that's optimism. I need to be optimistic. We all should be. I hope you will be, too. If you are looking for a fresh dose, I know where you can find it. You can find it here .

In His Care,

Budroe

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