Do you think your “furry friends” sense emotional distress, sadness, sickness or conversely, joy? When was the last time you took for granted the unconditional love and readiness-on-demand your pet(s) provide you? Pet: sometimes referred to as “family member, fur-ball … Continue reading →
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Our Pets, Our Selves: My Cancer Care Cats (by Sheryle Cruse, Guest Blogger)
It seems that many of us have pets. Pets that we love. Pets that are part of our family. Pets that have been there for us through the tough times in life . . . such as a breast cancer … Continue reading →
Read MoreCaught! Fireflies in Action: A Match
At Firefly, we have the privilege of seeing, hearing, and witnessing how a Firefly match relationship can profoundly impact the experiences of women diagnosed with breast cancer every day for the past 5 years. In the second part of our … Continue reading →
Read MoreAn Advocate to the End: a Conversation With Judy Erdahl
It’s May, the month that Firefly celebrates it’s “Birthday,” when women diagnosed with breast cancer were able to request the support of a Firefly Guide. In our previous podcast, a Firefly board member shared her birthday wish for Firefly’s future … Continue reading →
Read MoreThree of My Favorite Things in Life (by Laurie, Guest Blogger)
Three of my favorite things in life are: to be surprised, to be challenged, and to be inspired. Never in a million years, though, did I think a cancer diagnosis would bring me all three of those things at once! … Continue reading →
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