tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162829547026802129.post6111349360278072173..comments2024-03-04T01:11:34.809-07:00Comments on Jane In Her Infinite Wisdom: Coconut BraJust Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02861216483398553225noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162829547026802129.post-11844657605195587392012-02-11T19:00:38.668-07:002012-02-11T19:00:38.668-07:00I think humor makes us feel normal. And alive.
Aft...I think humor makes us feel normal. And alive.<br />After my mom's bout with breast cancer, we found out that my dad has names for her breasts. Info that at another time would've been sort of gross. Now, it's a joke that Lana is smaller than Marilyn.<br />(Masked Mom- I love that bit about your dad!)Julie DeMillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17929034148906710834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162829547026802129.post-73451947580032345482012-02-10T06:24:05.685-07:002012-02-10T06:24:05.685-07:00PS--I wasn't going to share this for fear of i...PS--I wasn't going to share this for fear of it being misunderstood, but I can't seem to help myself. When it became clear that my mother was going to lose her right breast to cancer, my father said (RIGHT IN THE SURGEON'S OFFICE), "That's okay, I always liked the left one better anyway." My mom loved it! So I guess I'm just sayin' I come from some pretty "sick" people as well ;)Masked Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197019009052401812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162829547026802129.post-59870685142554530692012-02-10T06:20:46.406-07:002012-02-10T06:20:46.406-07:00Timing is so funny. I just read a passage in a Tom...Timing is so funny. I just read a passage in a Tom Robbins book last night about "gallows humor." He said Freud said it was indicative of "a greatness of soul." And he went on to say: "The man who jokes in the executioner's face can be destroyed but never defeated." So revel in your "sick, sick" minds.<br /><br />Love your advice to your mom--it's good advice for us all.Masked Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197019009052401812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162829547026802129.post-54265666078112297142012-02-10T03:03:09.579-07:002012-02-10T03:03:09.579-07:00What a nice story, Jane. Bittersweet, I think.
You...What a nice story, Jane. Bittersweet, I think.<br />Your mother raised a wonderful daughter, so I'm sure she will embrace your wisdom and find what she is looking for to help her friend.Laine Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13852809605433922328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162829547026802129.post-5491413097234975402012-02-09T14:06:39.351-07:002012-02-09T14:06:39.351-07:00This is just so wonderful and beautiful and wise. ...This is just so wonderful and beautiful and wise. My prayers are with your mom's friend. And with your mom, that she may find that thing that helps.TangledLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771682524596744447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162829547026802129.post-53082477847254413962012-02-08T17:16:28.582-07:002012-02-08T17:16:28.582-07:00My friend Karen was given a scarf that someone had...My friend Karen was given a scarf that someone had made to bring comfort to anyone in need. In Karen's case it was breast cancer treatment. The scarf is meant to travel, passed along from friend-to family-to stranger...whomever was in need - it brought some beauty and comfort. I can see your coconut bra working its magic with humor. My thoughts and well wishes are with your friend. I send hugs from CA!alienbodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553792913801374123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162829547026802129.post-79884986935719587612012-02-08T17:02:00.830-07:002012-02-08T17:02:00.830-07:00Loved this post! Recognizing those moments when we...Loved this post! Recognizing those moments when we can offer something, anything, to the one who is hurting... priceless.<br />Beautifully written, Jane.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468655681800817415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162829547026802129.post-60624639027301387092012-02-08T09:26:43.554-07:002012-02-08T09:26:43.554-07:00You're such a good person, Jane. You say "...You're such a good person, Jane. You say "we're sick people" - to which I say, "but only in the most magical of ways!" <br /><br />You guys will be on my mind and in my heart. <br /><br />~BonBonhttp://www.bonsteele.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162829547026802129.post-34614360582021382542012-02-08T03:58:55.851-07:002012-02-08T03:58:55.851-07:00Laughter can be a wonderful tonic, but having peop...Laughter can be a wonderful tonic, but having people by your side during a difficult time, even if they are just there to be in the same room and do nothing else but make you feel less alone and more normal, is truly amazing.<br /><br />I agree with Beth about your wisdom, and it seems that your Mom shares this trait. Anyone who can laugh at the Tonka Truck flowers is on the right track.<br /><br />Will definitely be keeping your friends in our prayers and sending all of the feel-good vibes I can from up here.<br /><br />Nothing strikes fear into my heart like the big C.cdnkarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12300104667616840616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162829547026802129.post-20118245694756495992012-02-07T20:50:49.548-07:002012-02-07T20:50:49.548-07:00Bless you, Beth. For so many many things.Bless you, Beth. For so many many things.Just Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861216483398553225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162829547026802129.post-69156926700857194022012-02-07T20:39:29.500-07:002012-02-07T20:39:29.500-07:00You really are a wonderful and wise woman, Jane. Y...You really are a wonderful and wise woman, Jane. You're right--in being there and being truly open and available, your mom will provide her friend with what she needs. <br /><br />And from here, in my little space far away, I'll offer prayers for the ones who need them. For health, healing, strength, and peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com