Reeling and Healing Midwest Blog

In the presence of women - I feel at home, comfortable,relaxed

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In the presence of women - I see foreheads soften, smiles widen, eyes glisten, hearts soar and souls touch

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In the presence of women - words of wisdom tumble, laughter is unleashed, creativity exudes

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In the presence of women - I can smell muffins baking, coffee brewing and sweet perfume

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In the presence of women - wrinkles are beautiful, soft tummies acceptable, laughlines delightful

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In the presence of women - breezes are gentler, colors are brighter, friendship is magical, flowers dance and the sun shines

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So sit often, in the presence of women

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-Tess Marshall

And this Queen did wear them when she fished in her waders and waxed Barbour coat.

After H&R Block co-founder and lung cancer survivor Richard Bloch was declared cancer-free in 1978, he wanted to reach out and give back to help newly diagnosed survivors and those struggling with their diagnosis. Thus his foundation came alive and he began reaching out to comfort, guide, educate and more.

The foundation’s website is simple and filled with letters and articles from Block, important links for survivors and caregivers and how you can help educate and promote advocacy too. Visit www.blochcancer.org to learn more and perhaps be inspired by Richard’s story and words of positive attitude and walking the road to recovery and beyond.

THE GROUP ROOM is a live, call-in radio talk show that brings together thousands of people across the country to talk, teach, learn and speak about th cancer experience.

The show airs on Sundays and is produced by Vital Options International.�� Visit www.vitaloptions.org to view stations near you that broadcast this show. You may listen online or by radio.