In 2019 Leslie Bishop, Field Development – Boston Scientific< Inc. produced a podcast to be used during windshield time by employees designed to give a patients perspective on a pancreas cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Here is the first of two podcasts:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z8jz7udua8wsxbq/Living while Dying_ Judy’s Story.mp3?dl=0
In 2020, Leslie revisited me to provide an update on my PC journey as a 6 .5 year survival.
On April 29th, 2014 my life changed. I was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. A friend who was a breast cancer survivor told me one day I would thank God for giving me this trial to live through. I understand what she meant, and I am thankful for the journey. I have learned so much about my faith and my friends and family who support me. And I will never ever give up my hope of beating this deadly disease. God will bring me through it...of that I am certain.
They say dogs do not go to heaven when they pass away. They say they have no soul. But, I hope there is a dog heaven. We have a dog that truly deserves to go there. Bunker, our beautiful, sweet Yellow Lab turned 14 (98 in dog years) on January 9th, 2010. His once baby…
December 24th, 2014 at 12:30PM I stepped out of the chemo chair with the help of my husband, whom I lovingly call “Joseph”(as in Mary and Joseph), his real name is Tom, with a huge smile on my face. The chemo nurse handed me a “Certificate of Completion” signed by the entire floor of nurses….
But, this cancer, that I now look at as a blessing in our lives, has given us so many positive changes.
You can spot her traveling south along Ponte Vedra Beach every morning at sunrise. She rides a four wheeled ATV equipped with a large plastic bucket, several pieces of lathe, flashlights, an assortment of shovels and other tools for digging in the sand. She wears a straw hat, comfortable flip flops and a blue collared…
Do you lift up or pull down? Do you build up or do you drag down? Have you played the “devil’s advocate”? When someone comes to you with an idea or a decision the way you react have immense impact on them and their ability to succeed. It can lead to high self-concept or dash…
It took a team, a lot of work. But, in another way it was simple really. All we had to do was tell our story.
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Hi Judy, I love when you share such wisdom, hope, and in the loving way you do it. You have been on my heart and I pray God continue to bless you and keep you close to his heart.. your son is so cute! Blessings to you all.. Ivette ( MIA Avenue )
Thanks Ivette, for the kind words. Many years of experience. haha Love you.