Tuesday, August 11, 2015

STRONGER

We hate Cancer.  We hate it an awful lot.  We could go on like for 100 pages as to why we hate Cancer, and all the negative, awful things it does to a family.  We. Could. But. We. Are. Not.

Instead we want to share something personal with our friends.

Most of you know our grandma has cancer, and she is fighting a good strong fight.  It is uphill at times, but she is just like that little train, who just kept trying and trying and finally reach's the top.  That is our grandma.  We never told her we are comparing her to a train though, cos we fink she would rather be compared to a rose, or something pretty.

Our grandma has three daughters.  They are very much alike, and they are also very much different.  Somewhere along the road twenty years ago-- different became more important than alike, and one of them left.  So then there were two daughters.  Left.  Mom though mostly helped with grandma and grandpa, sometimes it was hard, and she felt like three was really one.  Hard.

Somehow though through this whole Cancer business one started to  become two and two started to become three.  Last Saturday all three of grandma's daughters spent the afternoon with her and grandpa taking funny pictures and telling funny stories about when they were all little girls.

Later grandma said it was the best day of her life, to have all three of her girls together.............I think evil Cancer gave her that gift.  Apparently, Cancer is so powerful it can rip hearts in pieces, AND it can heal them back again.  Cancer makes you look at the little things that are really big......and the other stuff just ends up in the trash. 

Three is stronger than one. 

Stella Rose's Momma



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31 comments:

  1. MurphyAugust 11, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Oh, this is a beautiful post. And no truer words were ever written.

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  2. UnknownAugust 11, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    So true, Stella Rose. Sometimes the things we think are bad can still create good...like reconnecting long-lost relatives.
    Oz

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  3. NoodlesAugust 11, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    Nothing like family. We should all remember to keep them close.
    Love Noodles

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  4. My Mind's EyeAugust 11, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    Stella Rose you are wise beyond your years....thank goodness all the sisters were there to visit. Mom is an only, there were times when my grandpeeps were sick that she wished she could divide into a few more daughters...but she knew it was just her. One of my grandma's favorite sayings 'was sometimes we have to make do"!
    Mom made do and it went okey dokey
    hugs madi your bfff

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  5. Samantha August 11, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    I love this. My brother JJ had cancer. I miss him a lot. Xxoo maddiethepug

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  6. Idaho PugRanchAugust 11, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    A treasured visit - so special. It is hard when family goes separate ways and wonderful that you could be together again
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  7. The Adventures of the LLB GangAugust 11, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    What a beautiful and special day that must have been.
    Such a lovely post!!!
    Smiley Hugs!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  8. Mary AnnAugust 11, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    Crying.

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  9. ChfnmanAugust 11, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    So happy to hear about such a wonderful day for everyone!!
    Life is so magical!

    Love, Gampy

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  10. C.L.W.STEPAugust 11, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    Aw shucks. That's a lovely story. We hope grandma wins her fight so everybody can be together. We'll be thinking about her!

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  11. The Army of FourAugust 11, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Beautiful post. We are sending prayers and hugs to all.
    Cammie

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  12. JulieAugust 11, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    I wishes I wuz there to give you all a great big hug and lots of licky kisses. Lots of luffs and hugs
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  13. LBJAugust 11, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    You made my Mom cry what a beautiful post. Yes Cancer too ripped my Mom's family apart taking both Big Brother and Barkley at the same time, but it brought the rest of the family together in so many ways.

    Abby Lab

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  14. CowspotdogAugust 11, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    without sadness we cannot not know the joy of happiness and happiness can come in the most unexpected ways and times.

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  15. Bella Roxy & MacduiAugust 11, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    So there is a positive....even if it's bittersweet.

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  16. kmpAugust 11, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Brings tears to our eyes. We hope you are all well.

    Edgar and his mum

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  17. KBAugust 11, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    A wonderful post, despite the fact of the evil C. That visit must have meant so very much... What a gift - to be together again.

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  18. Jackie BouchardAugust 11, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    Sometimes the worst things can bring us together. We hate cancer too, but my friend had a similar experience with cancer turning out to be a good thing in her life... Imagine that?? Her mother, who had always been critical and hard on my friend her whole life, got cancer. It was terminal, which was awful - but it changed her mom. She became very apologetic for how she'd been and started to treat my friend very lovingly. Cancer did my friend a favor, giving her a loving time with her mom as her mom neared the end. So as much as we might all hate cancer... sometimes you just never know. Sometimes it knocks you on your head and gives you a completely unexpected gift. I'm glad cancer gave you a gift. Sending virtual hugs your way!

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  19. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥August 11, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    Your post brings tears to our eyes. All those "issues" just don't matter when it is a matter of love that counts the most. We hope the trio finds many more reasons to stay together.

    Hugs and Woos - Ciara and Lightning and Mom too

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  20. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3August 11, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    I am sorry about your Grandma's cancer but that was a wonderful story and meant a lot to my Mom. Thank you

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  21. Tweedles -- that's meAugust 11, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    We agree,,, all 3 makes a complete picture! It was a good day for sure.
    When one is missing things are a little lopsided sometimes
    love
    tweedles

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  22. UnknownAugust 11, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    This is lovely.

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  23. RubyAugust 11, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    Oh, that was just beautifuls!!! I am givin' all the Sisters and Gma {{{hugs}}} and slobbery kisses! (okays, maybe I'll leave the 'slobbery' out....☺)
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  24. Angel Prancer PieAugust 11, 2015 at 10:44 PM

    What a beautiful post. You couldn't have posted it on a better day, either. Mommy buried her beloved stepbrother today. The evil C took him. Thank you for sharing this.
    XOXO

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  25. Poodle At PlayAugust 11, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    You always share the most touching, beautiful bits of you life and you do it in such a beautifully worded way. This one made my mom's eyes all misty and leaky, but she said it was the good kind of misty and leaky.

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  26. easyweimaranerAugust 12, 2015 at 1:37 AM

    if this evil beast would have a good side, just if... then it would be the power we generate to chase it away... and I hope so much that the power of love of three daughters is much much stronger than the big C.

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  27. NanaNor'sAugust 12, 2015 at 1:51 AM

    So glad there was healing in the midst of the pain. When my sister had cancer and was in her final journey, there was so many sweet moments. I am praying your mom and her sisters will have many, many sweet moments that continue after the journey ends.
    Hugs, Noreen

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  28. tubby3pugAugust 12, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    hugs

    retro rover

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  29. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomAugust 12, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Having the entire family together really helps get through the bad times. So glad your Mommy and Aunties all got to have a fun day with Grandma and Grandpa! Sending lots of hugs to all of you!

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  30. Matilda the BoxerAugust 12, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    That's a really grreat thing to come out of something terrible, at least.

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  31. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyAugust 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    The beauty that rises from tragedy. thanks for sharing!

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