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Greeting Card Universe Cards for Cancer Patients"Be Not Afraid" Lovely design by artist Sandra Rose Designs.
"Ready to Rumble" Hilarious and light hearted for pediatric patients. By artist Corrie Kuipers
"Hey Girl" Another terrific and lighthearted pediatric design for the young or "young at heart". By Artist Corrie Kuipers
On a personal note, this month marks five years since my sister, a breast cancer survivor called to say the cancer had returned and she had six weeks to two years to live. In denial, fearful, and yes, a bit angry, my daughter and I moved into her house (thankfully only two blocks away). I wish these cards had been around then (perhaps they were and I just was oblivious). Our minds flying into fix it mode, we both fought even the slightest hint that she wouldn't win her fight, a fight she lost eight months later.
I think today, how cancer has impacted my life~ I have never had cancer, thank God. But my earliest memory is the passing of my grandmother of breast cancer. I was only 5 at the time, and it was whispered about. No one scarcely mentioned it much less thought of sending a card. Then my aunt, cousins, my mother and my sister, all diagnosed and all survivors because of advancements in the diagnostics and treatment. But I have a friend who have lost a son to neuroblastoma, a form of childhood cancer. She is today a huge advocate for CHOP in Philadelphia and is a regular guest speaker to parents and staff.
I have not designed a card for Cancer patients, but assuredly that will change today. So if you know someone awaiting the start of treatment, someone who feels less of a person because of surgery, someone who is entering Hospice care, or is awaiting the results of a blood test, please look over our lovely cards. The messages are diverse and sensitive, beautifully illustrated, and spoken from the heart.
I'm very sorry about your sister. Cancer is cruel. :( Thank you for sharing, though. Nice cards.
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ilovecuttables.blogspot.com
So glad you found my blog. Hope you'll visit often. I update quite frequently, but am currently waiting reviewers on Halloween cards:)
ReplyDeleteLovely post Candace and I'm sorry to hear about your loss. enjoyed visiting your blog and your card selection for cancer. thanks :)
ReplyDeleteCandace, I'm sorry to hear about your sister.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad there are cards at GCU that comfort not only patients, but families dealing with this cruel disease. Very sweet choice of cards.
Janet Lee
Cindy, Janet and Sharon, thank you so much for your kind comments. Hope you will visit often.
ReplyDeleteCandace, like you, I've never personally had cancer, but sounds like many in your family (like mine) have been impacted! Your sister was blessed to have you and your daughter move in and help her during that difficult time. Thanks for sharing!
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http://ryckycreations.com
Thank you, Robin, and thank you for visiting my blog. I'm hoping to join the ranks of those wonderful artists who design cards for cancer survivors in the near future. I hope you'll visit often. I got the opportunity to visit your store, blog and FB page. Hope to visit them often. Lovely work.
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