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Comment by P. Jeanne Haessler on March 27, 2010 at 6:05am

Margaret we are so happy to have you with us, honey. You've certainly "been through the trenches" recently, wow. My condolences and sympathies over the loss of your mam and your husband. He certainly died young. Mine is 70 and "disgustingly" healthy, lol. I say that with a grin and I say that because his whole family is healthy, his sis, one year younger than me is running in the Boston Marathon this year. She runs marathons for the fun of it! There sure are all kinds in the world and it makes for great variety eh?

Bravo on enduring the chemo and ops, hon. We do a 24 hour walkathon for Cancer Survivors and in memory of loved ones, every year in this town, with teams who dress up and you can come and go any hours you so choose. Luminarias (lights in paper bags) line the track at the high school where we walk. I usually manage a couple of laps in memory of my mum who passed from lung cancer. What a sense of all pulling together that brings, just like all of us working here at KAS.

What a super goal you've set yourself, that is excellent. You must let us know what your latest creative endeavours are as you finish them. I find crocheting keeps ME out of mischief but gets my cat INTO mischief, as in attacking the work and my hook and the yarn. :)

all the best,
Jeanne :)

Comment by jen phillips on March 15, 2010 at 3:39am

It is so uplifting to read of some-one who can can think of and do for others when going through such tough times of their own. You are definitely a Kas hero !! Long may you have the stength to carry on for your own sake and for your children. When I think times are rough for me i think of a few people I know who are 'making it' - you will be there among the top of my list.

Comment by nina vandervaart on March 12, 2010 at 1:06pm

you are an amazing and courageous woman. God bless you!

Comment by jacqueline sousa on March 12, 2010 at 10:49am

margaret
i don't even know what to say. you have been through so much. you must be a very strong person to be able to continue with others in mind as your therapy. the saying goes that there is always someone worse off then yourself. when it comes to the children and the loss they experience it is understandable that someone like yourself who has experienced it first hand would reach out and touch the little ones. thank you for being so selfless and kind during what must be the most difficult time in you life. to give back -to bring some happiness to those in such dire need surely is a peaceful feeling for me. may you find peace in immeasurable amounts for the good you do. you are truly one of mankind's best.

Comment by Elsie Barbara Buckby on March 12, 2010 at 4:54am

Have just read your story and it made me weep. I am a fairly new member of KAS joining in January having just bought my first computer. My husband has advanced Alzheinmers and I nurse him at home with the help of carers so have time on my hands and love knitting so KAS has really given me a focus too. To lose your husband at such a young age is so sad. We have been married for 47 years and are blessed with 4 grandchildren although my husband no longer knows them but he had some good years with them. Your story must give hope to many people and I have found joining square circle and talking to so many nice people has been a joy for me.

Comment by Jana Benitez on March 11, 2010 at 11:24am

WOW! (((HUG)))
That is a lot to go through in such a short time. I had my own scare with a bad mamo. I was lucky and it was NOT cancer. But I know when you are thinking about your own life/death, it consumes everything. It's hard to just get out of bed.
I applaud you for your work. That is a lot to contribute.
Keep up the good work! Jana

Comment by Liz Connelly on March 11, 2010 at 10:34am

Bless you Margaret first of all welcome to our group hope you enjou being with us
and what wonderful things you have done it puts me to shame, with my meagure squares
just enjoy doing it is my advise and so sorry for your bad fortune in your family
LIZ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by Kalai McDonald on March 10, 2010 at 3:33pm

Wow Margaret, what an amazing story. So very glad that KAS has given you a focus and some contentment in this very difficult time. Thinking of you and hoping that all is well within your family.

Kalai x x x