Spirit Rally

Sometimes, life brings you crossing paths with Extraordinary people. This is not something to be regarded as just simple luck of the draw. They are someone you can draw from, selfishly steal inspiration from, and garner perspective you never thought of finding.
But even Extraordinary can become tired, when questions of mortality, cancer and unsurpassed love is placed in front of Extraordinary souls.
This is our way of sending part of our spirit and hopes back to Extraordinary.

For Julie and Judith
Extraordinary souls with spirit we all cherish.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Judith & Julie
"Hold an Open House in your heart for all people and all things. Each one carries certain amounts of Hope, Love and Joy.....the main ingredients to healing and mending!
 Your voices have been heard....and in return you have been thought of and prayed for.
Wishing you extraordinary amounts of warmth ..........Marc :)  (grofsand)Grains Of Sand

Dear Judith and Julie,
 
I just wanted to express that I'm wishing you both the best. When it comes to giving encouragement and support, sometimes I find myself lacking in that area. But I wanted to say how brave I think you both are. And I wanted to show my support.
 
Forgive me for standing on the shoulders of a giant, so to speak. I am borrowing words from Mr. Adams. Just remember, when it all seems so hard, when it gets the rockiest...
 
"Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air."  John Quincy Adams
 
Best wishes to you both,
 
Ari  Reflections of Ari

Julie and Judith,
       As I wander around the world of journals, it's the diamonds in the rough that I keep clicking back to over and over again. It's well known that I adore your pages and understanding why, is pretty easy for me. For one, my own Mother just got done with her breast cancer treatments, along with my Aunt. So for me, the matter of watching loved one's deal with such a thing is VERY prominant in my world. The second, I find just fascinating is your sibling relationship. Toss on some wonderful writing and zany antics by the both of you, it's easy to feel right at home at your pages.

       You both have given me a gift by allowing me to see some of your world. You make me laugh at your crazy antics, you make me smile with your tales of Twin-dom, and bring tears to me when you are down. Yet, even on your saddest entries, there is always a spark there, a spirit that shines through the blue. The strength and dedication found on your pages is unsurpassable. We are your silent cheerleaders, sending you warm wishes from across the nation. Your almost there, rest and keep those beautiful smiles sparkling. We can't wait to read the stories of the next chapters of your lives!
Hugs and Spirit,
Rebecca



Every sunset is the prelude to another sunrise.
Much love to the twindom,
Marti <Picture from Marti, just for you!> Midlife Musings


 Julie and Judith,
 
You are two of the most fantastic people I have come to know here in J-land.  I look forward to reading the entries Judith makes of your adventures.  I cry with you when the page is filled with emotion.  I laugh, more times than not, at the zany escapades the two of you take part in.  Your sisterhood inspires me and the state of 'twindom' leaves me in awe.  To know that there are two people out there who love each other, take care of each other, get their strength from one another...it warms my heart and restores my faith that all is not lost in the society we live in today. 
 
Have your down time, but know this, we are all here with you through thoughts and prayers.  Just because your over the hump does not mean we leave you stranded.  Looking forward to the smiles and adventures to come.  Love you guys!
 
Tammy  Life, live it or miss out/Tschamberland

My wish for the Twindom is never ending health, happiness, and love.... Hang in there, the end is in sight! J.J. Astaryth Adventures of an Eclectic Mind

Judith and Julie,

My mother has been an oncology certified nurse since 1994 and worked at the Mayo Clinic's bone marrow transplant unit in Jacksonville, FL (where I happen to be today on a stopover for our vacation).  She has been interviewed in trade journals specifically about how medical professionals in her line of work deal with the emotional ups and downs. 

I showed her your 5/27/05 journal entry today and she was very impressed with both of you.  Her first comment was that, unfortunately, your experiences are as "NORMAL" as she has seen in this field.  Mom found it AMAZING that she has been able to do the house remodeling that she has.  She pointed out that many, many, many people who are not undergoing chemotherapy are not able to do these projects but here Julie is knocking them out or at least trying valiantly before cussing, throwing a hammer through the drywall, and calling in a pro!  Despite her current downturn (remember, recovery is a continuom), Mom thinks Julie'situation is very POSITIVE because she is looking to make all of these home improvements, indicating that she EXPECTS to come through unscathed.  That belief has a healing power on its own and a synergistic effect in conjucion with treatment.

Look how far you've come (or to quote sexist Virginia Slims ads of the '80s......You've Come A Long Way Baby!)  You have run the marathon that neither of you signed up for.  You have turned the final stretch.  The crowd is cheering you on.  If you look at the mass of people, you might see Rebecca holding a poster that reads "Go J & J, Go".  If you listen closely, perhaps you can hear me screaming "Just a few more yards!".  Just meters away from you is a paper banner at the finish line that your friends, your family, and even us AOL Journalniks have fashioned just for you....

Chris  Inane thoughts and insane ramblings

 

Hey ladies.............Here's hoping that you feel a wave of encouragment rolling your way from the Great North Coast of Ohio!  ~ Oceanmrc Midlife Matters

And for you both, the finest box of virtual chocolates we could find. Keep your spirit and your chocolate high soaring!