I got a call from my doctor late last night. He says I have to go back for more surgery. They didn’t get all of the cancer. Damn that luck o’ the Irish. Just gotta keep moving forward. Springtime is here to help me through. Etta James’ song Out of the Rain comes to mind for some reason. It’s a powerful song, from a powerful woman; maybe that’s why.

Keeping the sun on my face.

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Photo: Prayer shop on Jackson Street in San Francisco

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28 responses to “Cancer Calling”

  1. Alexis Avatar

    I’ve just discovered your blog and I absolutely love it. I recently started a blog myself and I’m finding yours very inspirational.
    I’m so sorry to hear about your cancer troubles. My mother is in remission from ovarian cancer and my dad from lung cancer, so I’ve spent a lot of time in hospitals with them in the past few years.
    I’m not a person who prays, but I am sending you good thoughts of health and light and happiness.
    Alexis

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  2. Catherine dée Auvil Avatar

    Sylvie, I just feel like everything is going to be OK. Have you been able to get enough rest?

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  3. acaligurl Avatar

    sylvie, good thoughts, intentions, & hugs to you.

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  4. EB Avatar

    sending you nothing but good thoughts

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  5. maja brugos Avatar

    sorry to hear about the news, but you have 100% the right attitude about it. thinking of you.

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  6. corine Avatar

    Yikes! hang in there. My thoughts are with you.

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  7. Veronica TM Avatar

    i am sorry, sylvie! still sending you healing and loving energy.
    besos y abrazos.

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  8. samantha Avatar

    you are such a strong and admirable woman, keep your chin up, sending all my best wishes and warm fuzzy thoughts to help you over this little hurdle.

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  9. Marina Avatar
    Marina

    I still praying for you! God bless you!!!
    beijos,
    Marina

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  10. nina Avatar

    I wish you all the luck Sylvie! Hopefully you don’t need more surgery after this one. I don’t know all of your situation, but I really hope you get well very soon. Take care!

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  11. Suzy Avatar

    Hi Sylvie
    You have a most wonderful blog and beautiful interior images. I love all things vintage! I wish you the best of health from Scotland.
    Best Wishes
    Suzy

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  12. anna h. Avatar

    oh, sylvie! i’m sorry you have to go back from more. i am thinking of you and sending all good, healing thoughts north to you.
    xxoo

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  13. nathalie Avatar

    Hi Sylvie !
    I am really sorry to hear this news, the same happened to my mum, she had to go back in, but then everything went okay and now she is been okay for the past 5 years. I am sending you a big sunny hug,
    I am thinking of you,
    All the very best
    take care
    Nathalie
    x

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  14. Jacquelyn Clare Avatar
    Jacquelyn Clare

    My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  15. casapinka2 Avatar

    Sending you lots of positive thoughts and prayers, Sylvie!

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  16. ercy Avatar

    hello, i came across your blog via flickr (i love your photos) and wanted to send you best wishes. 🙂

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  17. candi Avatar

    This is my first time to your blog….without sounding too impersonal, I’d like to wish you luck, tell you I have faith you’re going to be well, and we are all pulling for you 🙂

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  18. Di Overton Avatar

    Good to hear you sounding so positive. That’s the way to win.
    Much love to you
    Di
    xo

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  19. Aimee Avatar

    oh that just sucks!
    here is to keeping the sun on your face, and your spirits up! please keep us posted on how things go. you have the positive thoughts and prayers of many coming your way!

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  20. shionge Avatar
    shionge

    Hi, I came by from Aimee’s blog and just wanna wish you all the best in your surgery.

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  21. cindy Avatar

    Praying healing for you..
    cindy

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  22. Sandy Avatar
    Sandy

    Hi! I just came from Aimee’s blog and wanted to let you know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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  23. cjs Avatar

    stumbled upon your blog and am smitten…
    thinking of you today.

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  24. capucine Avatar

    I hate that you’re sick and I want it to go on it’s way. I agree with Alexis. I read your blog and never comment. I hope health blooms with the springtime. And that the big picture becomes obvious sooner rather than later, whatever it is. Hard times, come again no more!

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  25. Scott Avatar

    Hi Sylvie!
    I’ve been caught up in my own affairs and am just catching up with some of your news. Hope you and Marcel are doing well. You have every reason to be optimistic. Your Flickr and blog postings continue to depict beautiful images thoughtfully chosen.
    XO S.

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  26. Claudia Avatar

    Sending many happy thoughts and vibes your way!!

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  27. moodboard Avatar

    Thinking of you Sylvie and sweet little Marcel.

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  28. Irina Nunez Avatar
    Irina Nunez

    Stay strong, Sylvie! I will keep you in my prayers!

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