tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.comments2024-03-14T11:24:30.641-06:00Journey to BadwaterAlene Gone Badhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09887360033395271217noreply@blogger.comBlogger1688125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-21192098153637694442021-08-27T20:57:14.553-06:002021-08-27T20:57:14.553-06:00Hi I'm here from the bloghop. Nice to meet you...Hi I'm here from the bloghop. Nice to meet you. I am an IBCLC and have an old BA but I decided to go back to get a BSN and have a second career after raising the kids.... I got diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer exactly half way through the program, booo :( Had to quit school...Mhttps://nevertellmetheodds2017.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-50313143657698685672021-08-27T20:03:06.986-06:002021-08-27T20:03:06.986-06:00Thank you so much for the work you do as a nurse. ...Thank you so much for the work you do as a nurse. I always consider my nurses my “angels on Earth”. In Nancy’s #bloghop Challenge, I especially appreciate that you mention those who advocate, speak their mind and stand-up for others. Personally, since I’ve lived truly in and out of hospitals since my brain cancer DX in 2014, when things are done wrong within the hospital I always get a patient rep - not to get anyone in trouble or to complain for the sake of it. No, it’s in the hope others don’t have to suffer or deal with the same problem. My oncologist is constantly telling me,”to move beyond it” NO! I won’t just “move on” and pretend it didn’t happen. I will not harp on it and allow myself to be traumatized over and over from whatever issue occurred. Yet, I won’t ignore it either.<br /><br /> I am in constant fights with “the team” while hospitalized. Besides the lead resident, I don’t even know half of the members of “the team”. Especially in July and August, I fight with the new residents. They without fail try to force me to undergo tests I know I don’t need. Plus, they don’t know I’m fully aware they have no decision-making power. I have amazing doctors and they are shocked when I have my treating doctors’ cell phone numbers. So, I just shootout a text, ask if I really need “x test or scan” and almost 90% of the time, I’m right. The US healthcare system is so broken! Thank God for those who have the strength and caring nature to continue working in the system, like you ❤️Brain Cancer Babehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00141790807274137903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-19342448523247613262021-08-27T19:59:47.919-06:002021-08-27T19:59:47.919-06:00Thank you so much for the work you do as a nurse. ...Thank you so much for the work you do as a nurse. I always consider my nurses my “angels on Earth”. In Nancy’s #bloghop Challenge, I especially appreciate that you mention those who advocate, speak their mind and stand-up for others. Personally, since I’ve lived truly in and out of hospitals since my brain cancer DX in 2014, when things are done wrong within the hospital I always get a patient rep - not to get anyone in trouble or to complain for the sake of it. No, it’s in the hope others don’t have to suffer or deal with the same problem. My oncologist is constantly telling me,”to move beyond it” NO! I won’t just “move on” and pretend it didn’t happen. I will not harp on it and allow myself to be traumatized over and over from whatever issue occurred. Yet, I won’t ignore it either.<br /><br /> I am in constant fights with “the team” while hospitalized. Besides the lead resident, I don’t even know half of the members of “the team”. Especially in July and August, I fight with the new residents. They without fail try to force me to undergo tests I know I don’t need. Plus, they don’t know I’m fully aware they have no decision-making power. I have amazing doctors and they are shocked when I have my treating doctors’ cell phone numbers. So, I just shootout a text, ask if I really need “x test or scan” and almost 90% of the time, I’m right. The US healthcare system is so broken! Thank God for those who have the strength and caring nature to continue working in the system, like you ❤️Ruthie Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-71881450876492714362021-08-23T11:02:47.301-06:002021-08-23T11:02:47.301-06:00Hi Alene,
I'm so glad you're participatin...Hi Alene,<br /><br />I'm so glad you're participating this year! <br /><br />Believe me, I understand about the burnout, avoidance and stepping away too. And yes, you've been dealing with a few things on top of covid. <br /><br />I'm so sorry about your dad's death. I hope your stepbrother recovers fully. That was a long hospital stay! I imagine there were no visitors either, or a limited number, which obviously makes it harder for everyone.<br /><br />I hope you start blogging regularly again. Your perspectives are always so insightful. The impact of illness on family members is underdiscussed. Which is too bad. You sharing about some of your experiences is so helpful and so needed.<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of summer and give those sweet pups a pat on the head from me. Thanks again for participating! Take care. Stay well. xNancy Stordahlhttps://nancyspoint.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-60063048463877297562021-08-20T12:42:40.168-06:002021-08-20T12:42:40.168-06:00Hi Alene, it's nice to meet you on Nancy's...Hi Alene, it's nice to meet you on Nancy's Blog Hop!Gogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505907065599191115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-88769895600411864832021-08-18T08:08:30.613-06:002021-08-18T08:08:30.613-06:00So pleased you are back! You voice so eloquently m...So pleased you are back! You voice so eloquently much that I feel.Esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04110015475410756747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-5536486152427942012021-08-15T19:01:39.256-06:002021-08-15T19:01:39.256-06:00Good job!Good job!Ultra Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17114687648173828336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-26484397440587178622021-06-25T10:51:07.145-06:002021-06-25T10:51:07.145-06:00Hi Alene,
I am sorry to read that you are going th...Hi Alene,<br />I am sorry to read that you are going through difficult times. It sounds as if you have had a lot to deal with and the grieving will take its time. I hope you are finding a way forward and maybe you have found someone to go out with on those long runs.<br />With best wishes<br />Katie Katie (@RunYoung50)http://www.runyoung50.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-66922892012585565692021-02-13T15:58:14.792-07:002021-02-13T15:58:14.792-07:00yes to all that.
yes to all that.<br />marianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02090105294596236004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-35606174007260579602021-02-12T20:56:37.926-07:002021-02-12T20:56:37.926-07:00Aravaipa running is live-streaming Black Canyon th...Aravaipa running is live-streaming Black Canyon this weekend. Watch it and see who gets a golden ticket. It will take your mind off other things.Ultra Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17114687648173828336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-63162173873717933072020-11-19T15:52:21.016-07:002020-11-19T15:52:21.016-07:00In the weeks before the election, you would never ...In the weeks before the election, you would never know Dems even lived here in AZ because the Trumpers were so loud and aggressive. Regular parades of jacked up pickups with flags and Trump banners everywhere. Once I got stuck on 101 S from Scottsdale; a miles-long caravan of Trumpers honking their horns and intimidating normal people. Meanwhile, the silent majority of Dems held their fire until voting time, and here we are, finally an almost blue state with two Dem senators and Biden victory.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05995493195300025080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-17712749121999637042020-04-06T11:47:58.848-06:002020-04-06T11:47:58.848-06:00Alene, I like your style! My feelings exactly, an...Alene, I like your style! My feelings exactly, and if I were writing about it I would use the same blunt way. Sure, it might offend some, but who cares? <br /><br />I check your blog now and then because you always seem to have something interesting to say and interesting way of saying it. I enjoy and admire quality writing. <br /><br />Rick (in AZ)<br /><br />PS--I'm really missing the spring/summer Aravaipa season.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05995493195300025080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-64180544630327816222020-04-03T22:44:58.411-06:002020-04-03T22:44:58.411-06:00I enjoy your writing style, humor, and mostly agre...I enjoy your writing style, humor, and mostly agree with your comments!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05995493195300025080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-74383973886895916792020-03-27T16:20:30.794-06:002020-03-27T16:20:30.794-06:00Your voice is important so don't think because...Your voice is important so don't think because people aren't responding that they're not reading and listening. I count on your nursing perspective because we all know they are often the unsung heroes. It's hard not to get depressed with all that's going on but you also have a lot of other heavy stuff to deal with, too. I live in AZ because I, too, need sunlight to lift my mood. Although we've never met, and we haven't been FB friends for very long, but you are truly an incredible woman! Your running and your advocacy work is really inspirational. So if you need to bitch or vent every once in awhile, or need to step back a bit, no problem. Just breathe!!!<br />Cynthianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-20382245558492502902020-03-27T14:51:37.337-06:002020-03-27T14:51:37.337-06:00Strangely enough, while I was out running today (1...Strangely enough, while I was out running today (15 miles), I thought of you. I even thought I should e-mail you and ask you to blog. Well, somehow, our thought patterns were on the same frequency. Thanks for blogging.Ultra Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17114687648173828336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-65721786855288300512020-03-27T13:51:41.612-06:002020-03-27T13:51:41.612-06:00🙏Well said. Love and blessings to you 4. Be wel...🙏Well said. Love and blessings to you 4. Be well❤️Horacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-18179626885256854122020-03-27T13:47:43.868-06:002020-03-27T13:47:43.868-06:00So good to see what you've written here. Migh...So good to see what you've written here. Mighty thoughts and I am with you on all the layered topics. Thank you Alene<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621159299236504069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-83231489537081500942020-03-27T12:43:51.153-06:002020-03-27T12:43:51.153-06:00Glad you are writing, Alene! This is wonderful... ...Glad you are writing, Alene! This is wonderful... Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04100515405982038826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-23444541564895753402020-01-12T20:07:09.877-07:002020-01-12T20:07:09.877-07:00Congrats on the 1000 miles. May the next 1000 fee...Congrats on the 1000 miles. May the next 1000 feel like you are walking on sunshine.Doublehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499652315955698205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-36891678625464559292020-01-12T19:45:20.020-07:002020-01-12T19:45:20.020-07:00So pleased you’re back ! Congratulations on your 1...So pleased you’re back ! Congratulations on your 1,000+ miles. Best wishes to your family and friends for their recoveries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-34702955538956684942019-08-20T17:05:29.674-06:002019-08-20T17:05:29.674-06:00I loved your book! I’m so glad to discover your b...I loved your book! I’m so glad to discover your blog through this blog hop, not just because you are a good writer with lots of good content, but also because of how frank and direct you are. Love and light to you!Abigail Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12769732900084635243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-3967334265792999112019-08-20T11:48:13.066-06:002019-08-20T11:48:13.066-06:00Hi Alene, Thank you for being an oncology nurse. I...Hi Alene, Thank you for being an oncology nurse. I felt so completely supported by the oncology nurses in my hospital during chemo and after, for all my subsequent visits. I think it takes a special, compassionate person to work in oncology and I respect, admire and thank you for doing what you do. Best, ClaudiaClaudia Schmidthttps://www.myleftbreast.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-68333406005507203662019-08-12T08:36:11.774-06:002019-08-12T08:36:11.774-06:00Thanks for taking part in the challenge. I had hea...Thanks for taking part in the challenge. I had heard of Cancer Harbor a while back. I am happy to make the connection with your blog. Thank you for all you do for patients as an onc nurse. <br />I see you are a dog lover too. I have friends who have Australian Shepherds- they are great agility dogs. If you ever want to run with them you can do it on a course full of obstacles on grass or artificial turf or dirt . It is loads of fun, Deehttp://womanofteal.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-25843466382820277472019-08-10T10:21:15.989-06:002019-08-10T10:21:15.989-06:00Nice to meet you, Alene - this is my first Blog Ho...Nice to meet you, Alene - this is my first Blog Hop! As a former Life Coach with a very laid-back philosophy on Life, I sometimes feel like an alien from outer space when I talk with others who have been diagnosed with or are living with metastatic cancer (like myself). Fortunately, my local hospital, here in the UK, runs a variety of workshops to help patients explore their feelings. Your programmes and book sound wonderful and are greatly needed. Julia Barnicklehttps://takinglifeasitcomes.home.blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614641499256174127.post-48664754314809788432019-08-10T09:37:37.867-06:002019-08-10T09:37:37.867-06:00Enjoyed reading your point of view on ultra runnin...Enjoyed reading your point of view on ultra running and life. Thank you. I'm 36 now and new to ultra running, definitely a back of the pack ultra runner - at least as of now. I love the process of training for a race, then problem solving during the actual event and seeing how everything works out (and doesn't work out). <br /><br />I do a lot of thinking and reflecting when I run. It's a peaceful time for me.Lindsayhttps://www.thatmutt.comnoreply@blogger.com