tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post3726902158940801590..comments2023-10-17T22:38:03.481+11:00Comments on My Pear Tree House: SurvivingJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475155333546477042noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-48226768770376315322012-01-15T10:33:04.310+11:002012-01-15T10:33:04.310+11:00Hello Jane, just wanted to send best wishes to you...Hello Jane, just wanted to send best wishes to you and your family for the New Year! Praying the best of everything for you!! ♥<br />xo J~24 Cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630767883910250689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-27276270898674491672012-01-14T11:06:12.497+11:002012-01-14T11:06:12.497+11:00awesome post darl. one thing is for sure time does...awesome post darl. one thing is for sure time does not stand still for anything, but at least it brings us perspective.<br /><br />i hope you had a lovely christmas and sending you a tonne of positive energy to help keep your tank topped up. <br /><br />you'll get to india someday soon and it will be completely amazing. just like you. xxjules @ The Diversion Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18261889891875232983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-90954293514649403852012-01-10T21:10:17.061+11:002012-01-10T21:10:17.061+11:00I went back 15 months and then blogspot had a litt...I went back 15 months and then blogspot had a little hissy with my notebook so I am back to the beginning. What an incredible journey you have all been on in that time. I hope you are having a lovely break at your sea-side shack, and preparing to Live this New year!<br />I thought you could make (or somebody could...) two triangle curtains for that tricky window that look like sails. With useful brass shipmongerey in the corners to be able to hook them open. And that would be a great space for bunkbeds, with the window like a magic porthole. Maybe triangle shutters on the outside for stormy times, and when you arent there???<br />Merry New Year, Jane - it is lovely to meet you. Now I shall look at the Dollshouse blog, cos I have a little craving for them, too. And am building two... <br />Hugs, JasmineBanaghaisgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239833799152483912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-31308627592071936222012-01-02T15:21:59.929+11:002012-01-02T15:21:59.929+11:00This is a lovely post. Thank you so much for conti...This is a lovely post. Thank you so much for continuing to talk to us all here. Best wishes, more than best wishes, for 2012.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-68910661610895795012011-12-27T21:01:02.943+11:002011-12-27T21:01:02.943+11:00You have had a great year that may seem silly to s...You have had a great year that may seem silly to say but you are here enjoying your husband,children and friends that is something a lot of people on your journey do not have,<br />Enjoy the beach house and all the good times in 2012 and make every day count. x Lesleylesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09893630912716593130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-42444008845306652842011-12-24T19:46:54.579+11:002011-12-24T19:46:54.579+11:00Dear Jane..it seems hard to believe one teat has p...Dear Jane..it seems hard to believe one teat has passed. I think of you every day via your gardenia posted on my blog. One year on and you are still determined and fighting on and it is so encouraging to read. Cooking, opera, family, girlfriends, writing.. Doll Houses :)<br /><br />Wishing you a wonderful holiday Jane, the very best!<br /><br />Jeanne xx<br /><br />Ps..I recently became addicted to Indian cooking after a trip to Agra, hold that thought it is amazing!Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-45272821207175797692011-12-24T15:42:23.530+11:002011-12-24T15:42:23.530+11:00Jane I feel very honoured and blessed to have gott...Jane I feel very honoured and blessed to have gotten to know you more and more through your brutally honest writings. It takes bravery to speak what you truly feel and your life has taken you down many tough roads, and many great ones too. I have appreciated knowing your struggles, opinions and yes, humour, it truly has helped me deal with what my mom may of been feeling but too afraid (?) to share with me. <br />I've learned a lot through your journey. <br /><br />I wish you & your family a happy Christmas; may this New Year bring nothing but happy times, great experiences and your continued strength and spirit. <br /><br />xo DebDumbwit Tellherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148671166061931241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-76197905013502862982011-12-24T13:53:45.509+11:002011-12-24T13:53:45.509+11:00After reading your incredible post and all of the ...After reading your incredible post and all of the comments above from such lovely women, I am just going to take the easy option and say 'DITTO' to all that has been said above. Wishing you and your beautiful family a wonderful Christmas this year, sweet Jane! PS: I certainly share your passion for Indian food and will be on the look out for that book. Huge hugs to you as always ~ xxTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312125482245936560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-26323727425767156862011-12-22T12:22:29.254+11:002011-12-22T12:22:29.254+11:00Oh Jane. I still remember that sick feeling I had ...Oh Jane. I still remember that sick feeling I had reading your post a year ago and how I couldn't stop worrying about you and what lay ahead. <br /><br />How you have faced it, looking it squarely in the eye, has been just awe-inspiring, in the truest sense of the word. <br /><br />You are an extraordinary woman and I'm just so delighted that a year later, you're here, writing your usual pithy, insightful prose. <br /><br />Bravo, my friend. J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-25416763178335183622011-12-20T23:07:20.037+11:002011-12-20T23:07:20.037+11:00I like what your doctor said about no remission. M...I like what your doctor said about no remission. My cousin has had colon and breast cancer with never a trace of it returning. Look ahead and picture a full life with your family and all your creativity pulling you forward. Don't look back. I think of you alot and have loved your blog this year, quite amazing that you have done it. Merry Christmas from Texas. xo JennyJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275357518618379481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-82498037571247143032011-12-19T16:30:28.862+11:002011-12-19T16:30:28.862+11:00All the very best for Christmas> i look forward...All the very best for Christmas> i look forward to reading your blog next year. All the very, very best to you and yours.Marjoryhttp://www.marjorygardner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-50417090408769472222011-12-16T22:22:08.304+11:002011-12-16T22:22:08.304+11:00Hi Jane,
Well, all I can say is that you have deal...Hi Jane,<br />Well, all I can say is that you have dealt with this year in such a dignified and brave way and have taken us all along with you which, I feel, is very generous. As Lou says, I do actually feel that a positive mental attitude does go a long way, even though it cannot cure.We have all been overwhelmed with the way that you have coped and, I'm sure that 2012 will be a beautiful and positive year.<br />.....and, I was reading about Jennifer Saunders who has had breast cancer ( and has now had the all clear) and she was saying that when her hair grew back, each and every hair was stronger and better than it had ever been.<br />Lots of love to you Jane and enjoy all that Christmas brings. XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-65800994257299055032011-12-16T18:07:24.165+11:002011-12-16T18:07:24.165+11:00Thank you this is a really good post - being one y...Thank you this is a really good post - being one year on is indeed an odd time, I like how you summed up your thoughts...I also believe one needs to listen to one's body...much easier said than done...but vitally important. I hope the next (and future) years bring you much happiness and warmth. And sadly life is utterly random and cruel at times. Take care and I hope your haircut went well :)<br />Annie xElsa Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652787657325357638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-13295245411412089702011-12-16T17:39:36.361+11:002011-12-16T17:39:36.361+11:00Your post as usual has given me so much to think a...Your post as usual has given me so much to think about. My bad hair concerns are trifling. I knew that but a reminder is always needed.<br /><br />Enjoy Christmas and all the moments of beauty it will bring. Even that Star Wars advent calendar! A xAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08647407406551661556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-15702520325258671732011-12-16T07:43:39.680+11:002011-12-16T07:43:39.680+11:00Yay. The best to your new year.Yay. The best to your new year.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452627115206030781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-25339582609318135632011-12-15T23:01:48.685+11:002011-12-15T23:01:48.685+11:00Dear Jane, I hope, looking back, this will have be...Dear Jane, I hope, looking back, this will have been the Difficult Year, and it'll be smoother sailing, more fun and less worry, from now on, and that you will put it behind you while holding on to the appreciation of living. Good luck with the hair, and may your Christmas this year be an absolute antidote to last year's.Misehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784548726623938608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-85825437862396559832011-12-15T19:18:20.160+11:002011-12-15T19:18:20.160+11:00I can't believe it's been a year since you...I can't believe it's been a year since your diagnosis. Surviving and living...this post makes me realise there really is a slippery slope between the two. <br /><br />Wishing you well for your years of living, Jane. <br />p.s Love the Jedi Advent calendar.xxbrismodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169335258762403261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-7413706276802830032011-12-15T19:02:42.944+11:002011-12-15T19:02:42.944+11:00Jane...my goodness, one year. You chose to conquer...Jane...my goodness, one year. You chose to conquer, take charge (even though I'm sure it didn't feel that way often enough), and tackle C with knowledge, humor, grace, strength and steadiness, and here you are...thank heavens there will only be one first year...may the next be all you wish it to be, and more, filled to the brim with the wonderful modes of living you brought up, and the least amount of survival ones possible...it truly sounds like you're already off to a great start!<br />Thinking of you and your hair...I'm sure it will de-boof very soon, wishing you the best on Saturday!<br />xo J~<br /><br />btw- I've always been intimidated by cooking 'Indian' food...you might have just given me the kick I needed to give it a go. I've been prescribed tumeric tablets lately for inflammation and it's done wonders...eating tumeric ladened food is the next step.24 Cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630767883910250689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-84630576810819389312011-12-15T18:10:45.925+11:002011-12-15T18:10:45.925+11:00Jane - I always love the bittersweet nature of you...Jane - I always love the bittersweet nature of your posts; they appeal to me somehow. I agree that having a positive attitude can't sadly cure everything but I am convinced that one's attitude to things can make suffering more bearable. I linked to the three blogs you mentioned and, what can I say? Words don't really suffice to explain my reaction to these three beautiful, articulate women, like you, who struggle to make sense of what's happening to them.<br /><br />I wish you all the best things...food and friendship and family... and ever-lasting soundness of judgement (which you already have in spades). Inspiring as ever to read what you think. Lou xLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457538074763854583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-44003924962706851482011-12-15T17:52:41.535+11:002011-12-15T17:52:41.535+11:00I think that so many people spend their lives wait...I think that so many people spend their lives waiting, on hold and not really living in the moment. <br /><br />I know it took something really bad and quite painful for me to start appreciating the small things. I went from needing quite a lot to be happy to being satisfied with the smallest tiniest gesture of kindness.<br /><br />I hope you bought yourself some of Elizabeth Taylor's jewels to celebrate.<br /><br />xFaux Fuchsiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317677066408030053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-23090451610394829482011-12-15T15:44:08.393+11:002011-12-15T15:44:08.393+11:00Of course this post does not surprise me in the le...Of course this post does not surprise me in the least. From the second you heard those words directed to you last year Jane you chose Life. Nothing more, nothing less. Those of us who have been privileged to join you on the winding road of expunging this negative energy (gotta love your Oncologist for that gorgeous turn of phrase!) have witnessed a pretty awesome ride. Next year do all that pleases you & nothing that doesn't. Your honesty in each & every sentence you have written this past year has endeared you to a legion of fans, new & old. See you in Agra next year!<br />Millie xxMilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408461724832141163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-14905758634266624202011-12-15T11:42:03.922+11:002011-12-15T11:42:03.922+11:00Yes Kerry all the good things!
It's all abou...Yes Kerry all the good things! <br /><br />It's all about Choosing Life, I have decided. Not trembling under the doona. !Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475155333546477042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-20841530760642809762011-12-15T11:39:53.128+11:002011-12-15T11:39:53.128+11:00Everything about this post is affirming...food, mu...Everything about this post is affirming...food, music, fun, friendships, compassion...even law firms you might be happy to give your hard earned dollars to!<br />I hope that you and your family have a great Christmas, full of good things and laughter. Thank you for a year of inspiration Jane xKerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762326830724357881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-59865176245593252092011-12-15T11:21:13.928+11:002011-12-15T11:21:13.928+11:00That was a great post. It made me stop and think ...That was a great post. It made me stop and think about many things.<br /><br />I hope you hairdresser can do fabulous things with your hair so you can feel vibrant this Christmas.Razmatazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757164543598076420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-75605075532629142972011-12-15T10:14:38.045+11:002011-12-15T10:14:38.045+11:00One year... what a year. You are the same you, but...One year... what a year. You are the same you, but different.<br /><br />Thinking of you and so many others on Saturday, Jane.<br /><br />xMaxabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761220164069379437noreply@blogger.com