Ruth Clemence

Category: Faith and Suffering

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  Scanxiety in December

  I cannot believe how quickly this year has flown. And what a year it has been. I spend a lot of time thinking and reflecting on life and all it has to offer us. This year has definitely been one for reflection. My first scan is due on the 21st…

  December 7, 2011
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  Comfort in difficult times

  Hey everyone! Apologies for not writing sooner… I have been wanting to write so many blog posts and have started keeping a book of things I want to write about. So much has been happening it feels. I have a lot that I want to share with all of you.…

  November 17, 2011
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  Think. Thank. Adapt.

  Hi there! It has been over a month since I last updated and for that I apologise. It has been a very busy few weeks. I have moved back to Plymouth and have re-started my studies. It has been so wonderful to be with all my university friends again but…

  October 4, 2011
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  Life’s Tough Decisions And Why I’m Looking Up

  Hello dearest followers of my wacky yet wonderful blog posts! I have not written for a while because I have been busy visiting friends for a week, working and anticipating the results of the end of my chemotherapy. So apologies, but I am back with a lot to say as…

  September 1, 2011
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  Take a mess and make a message!

  I turn 20 next month. That seems somewhat bizarre. Saying goodbye to my teens. Looking back over what I’ve accomplished up until now though makes me smile. Bring on the next 20 is all I can say really! My thoughts of the day are really about how blessed we should all be despite…

  July 31, 2011
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  Have I Got News For You

  Hey everyone! I feel it has been far too long since I’ve updated this blog, much to my annoyance as I would love to write every day, but there hasn’t been much to share. Until now! There is a saying that once you hit rock bottom, the only way is…

  July 3, 2011
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  Microwaves, Take That and Sssshhh!

  It’s been two days since chemotherapy. I was so tired yesterday. I blame one of my anti-sickness pills. It can knock me out cold. I fell asleep in the chair when having the chemo – that’s how good it is! Anyways, my neck, shoulders and back feel like they are…

  June 18, 2011
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  ABVD (Another Brave Victorious Day)

  The first time I went to the Oncology clinic I was nervous. I knew I was one step to finishing my treatment, but I had no idea what would be in store for me these next few months. I cried a lot. In the waiting room, in the toilets, in…

  June 14, 2011
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  Bruce Almighty

  When I was first diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in January 2011, my world was forever changed. I had just settled in with some wonderful flat mates, my course at university was challenging but I was getting through the assignments with much success, my course mates were legendary,  I lived independently…

  June 13, 2011