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June perry's avatar

Don’t forget more time for knitting. Your happy place. Thanks for being so honest. You are in a position to help other people going through what you have had to deal with. God is preparing g you for something bigger ❤️

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Kathie Chiu's avatar

Thanks, June! I’m not sure about bigger, but definitely different. I’m good with whatever God brings ❤️🙏🏼

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Whitney Haller's avatar

Perfect title for this piece you have written. I'm so happy for you that this portion is over. Radiation seemed pretty easy in comparison although the slow burn is interesting. The tattoos are not bad at all. Yet another needle. I have three and two just look like birthmarks. The one on my chest bled so it doesn't look like a birthmark. There are many places that do tattoo removal who will remove them for free. In the end, I kept mine. Anyway, major hug for getting to this point and your decisions to make your life better for you. 💜

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Kathie Chiu's avatar

Thanks so much, Whitney! Appreciate the story and the hug. Not sure what I’ll do after, perhaps be brave and get another tattoo!

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Growing Through God’s Word's avatar

“There’s something deeply comforting about the idea of restoring creative practices to my daily life—not just someday, but now. Writing music. Playing piano and violin again. Dusting off my watercolours. Writing books—real books, the kind I’ve dreamed of for years.”

Yes yes yes.

I’ll be praying for this next step in life’s journey. After my bout with cancer, I wrote “Be a Cancer Thriver.” Then I’ve started playing the ukulele and trying to get back to piano. And painting a lot more. Watercolour.

What my “demon” is, is my cell phone!!

Working on that problem. lol.

🇨🇦❤️

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Kathie Chiu's avatar

It’s not a club we want to join, but it’s good to know others in if we do succumb! Send me a link to your book, if it’s still available. I love that you’re painting, and love when you post them!

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Growing Through God’s Word's avatar

Definitely not a fan club!!! Except for Jesus.

Here is link to my book. I’m terrible at promotion!!

https://www.amazon.ca/Be-Cancer-Thriver-scriptures-journey/dp/1990870015

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Kathie Chiu's avatar

You probably did! I’ve got such bad chemo brain! Lol There’s a Facebook group for people with Triple Negative breast cancer (TNBC).

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Kathie Chiu's avatar

Oh goodness. I read the description and I wish I had this last year when I got diagnosed! Looks like a great read and a ministry to others, and I’ve ordered it. You must mention it more often! I will definitely share it in the TNBC group. Thanks.

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Growing Through God’s Word's avatar

I have mentioned it on my Facebook. Sold a few. I thought I told you at the beginning of your journey. What is TNBC group?

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