i am a sculptor asking for help

mejane1959 · October 2004

would anyone be interested in helping me with a sculpture project? i am asking for a sentence a paragraph on the inner thoughts that go on when either diaganosed or in treatment? these word and or paragraphs will be part of the installation of the sculputre. if you would like further info about me or my project email me at mejane1959@yahoo.com

Catherine · October 2004

When I was diagnosed with cancer I was shocked. Even though there is a strong history in my family, I never thought it could happen to me. Fortunately it was caught early, thanks to a mammogram and I am very thankful for that.

gcpommom · October 2004

When I went through radiation treatment, I guess the overwhelming feeling I experienced was this: How can I be surrounded by so many people who care, yet still feel so alone? As I lay on the radiation table every day, alone, watching that huge machine circle my body, I watched it intensely with both curiosity and fear...not that I was afraid of the machine itself, but that I had to face it alone, each and every weekday, 33 times. And still, alone, I feared the worst...what if it comes back anyway? What if this big, powerful machine just can't defeat it? I cried almost everyday, as I drove to the treatment center alone, as I faced that machine alone, as I drove home alone. I couldn't help it...the tears would just overtake me...and I never cry, as a rule. But that feeling of loneliness...It really sucked.

gcpommom · October 2004

But I feel better now

nixi · October 2004

Hi,
I'm just curious, what are you sculpting?
LeeLee

Anonymous · November 2004

one word for when i was diagnosed-'WHAT??????!!!!"

sams_mom · November 2004

When I was newly diagnosed I was angry, depressed and scared of the uncertainty that was ahead of me.

During treatment, I was just going through the motions, mustering up every once of energy to just get through each day, living day to day, not really thinking about the future.

What are you sculpting?

SoapMaker · January 2005

As I lay on the rads table, during simulation, and surrounded by so many big machines, tears streamed down my face and I lay, silently thinking, "How did I ever get here"? I had always been so healthy. It was a profound sadness.

BethNY · January 2005

This is my life. This is my life.This is my life.
It just keeps repeating over and over again in my head like a broken record. Sometimes it sounds like a question. This is my life? It can't be. I just turned 27 for Christ's sake. And other times it sounds like an affirmation. THIS, is my life-- and I feel some sort of inner peace, even though I am filled with internal chaos.

bobbiek99 · August 2005

Just found out my breast cancer 4 yrs ago is now in the liver, I am waiting for doctors say, although I have been told no surgery, havent been told why yet? I am not sure about your sculpture, but today, another day until the 5 days whem I see the doctor all I can think, am I going to the electric chair or just going to jail. I hope I can change this attitude after my total diagnosis.

Anonymous · August 2005

When I was first dx all I could think of was:

I hope this is a pardon and not a death sentence.

denisa · August 2005

what is the sculpture project about?

denisa

SunshineSmiles · November 2005

My recurring thought- "Where is the cure?"

KariLynn · November 2005

My thought was "How can I feel so healthy and be so sick?" Was a disconnect (might still be!) between the truth and how I felt.

radiant · November 2005

My recurring thought is:

How do I wrap my brain around this diagnosis?

Pegrelu · November 2005

The only thing that stayed in my mind was, "I Trust Him". My daughter didn't understand why I seemed to be takeing it better than everyone else. I didn't cry, or worry, or get angry. It was like, I knew before the doctors had to tell me but, I wasn't afraid. That was all I could feel or say to anyone, "I Trust Him." I have to admit, that I have my times now where I'm feeling it but, I keep telling myself not to dwell on it. I am Blessed. By the way, I am a Sculptor too. I'm grateful that even though I can't go back to work with the real horses, I can still Sculpt them and it has been wonderful therapy for me. Just a little slower these days.

b445 · November 2005

My unborn granddaughter told me, "get your Mam done now, Don't wait till your normal time, it'll be to late then". I never felt a thing and neither did 5 Dr's. But sure enough I was diagonosed 4 days later with IDC, Grade 3, HR-. They only good thing was it was small and caught early.
My thoughts? How do I tell my unborn granddaughthers Mother? It was harder to tell her than to tell my husband or the rest of my family. Trust your feelings and have FAITH, that God has a plan for each and every one of us. My having cancer is not a Death sentence to me but a time for my family to step up and be the strong ones for me to lean on.
All the cancer was removed during surgery, but now I face the decission of Chemo or No Chemo? What ever will I do? I'm not sure yet. Guess I'll have to pray and trust in God to show me the answer. But what ever I do I always remind every women I know to get checked regularly. Early Detection really does save lives!
My your God be with you and your family every step of the way. Remeber people count on you too!

good luck with the sculptor I'm sure it will be fabulous

abarges · December 2005

My first thought was, Are you friggin' kidding me? I am 30 years old and I felt robbed! Then I quit the self pity stuff and decided, BRING IT ON!!! I was not going down without a fight. I needed to be strong for my husband, my parents, family, friends, and I needed to kick cancer butt. I learned many lessons from bc and the number one thing is to really live like you are dying and dying was not happening anytime soon!

christineK · December 2005

My first thought was to get as educated on the subject as I could. Then I just thought, I would be fine, because if I didn't survive this, I wouldn't know the difference, but felt bad for those I might leave behind. Then I thought I am not leaving anyone behind, I don't want to miss a thing and know see and appreciate things better and more clearly.

mjamgb22 · December 2005

My first thought was "I have small children that need me"

Suer · January 2006

New Years eve 2004, I'm sitting in my car at the park eating a sandwich. My ARNP calls and tells me my biopsy was positive. My first thought was OK Julanna, you've scared me, now you're going to tell me it's benign, but we have to watch it. But no, she said it's invasive ductal carcinoma, I've made an appointment for you with the surgeon. I just sat there in shock for 10 minutes. I didn't tell anyone about it until I saw the surgeon which was five days later.

Daffy · January 2006

My first words to my husband when the DR called at 7am with the bad news..."So little time but so much to do.."

Fitztwins · October 2006

My first thought...

"I don't want to leave my boys with out a mother, then F*C&"

tam1953 · February 2007

The thought and word that keeps going through my mind is "NO" It's weird. Almost like I'm passing up dessert or something. What do I think? That it's optional? Such a bizarre thought.

Sandra1957 · February 2007

Two things - First, "How will I tell my family?", and then "What the F*C& happened here?"

i am a sculptor asking for help

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