My friend S dropped off a sour cherry strudel for me to bake up over the holidays. It was delicious with whipped cream. I think she and her sister make a sour cherry compote and make the strudel out of store bought pastry.
I got some sad news last week. My dear friend's cancer returned, she has been given a year to live and told to straighten up her affairs. She is still receiving treatment for now. Her lung cancer was treated but spread to other parts of her body. My chest was heavy and we were in shock that first day we heard. I am still processing. Her poor husband is taking it hard but trying to be strong. She is taking it one day at a time. It was comforting to text with her a bit yesterday, focussing on upcoming treatment.
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So sorry to hear this Christine big hugs xx
The cherry strudel looks mouthwatering. Praying for your friend!
Your strudel looks yummy. I can't imagine how hard it is to get news that your time is limited. Sorry to hear that.
When I read a story like this one - and it happens far too often - I feel anger at the doctors. Cancer WILL come back given half a chance. Why the deuce don't they check, control, look for it? Returning cancer is just allowed to happen, and take the life of too many people too early. Praying for a good time for your friend and her family.
Charlotte I felt the same as you, it was discovered at her 6 month scan. I thought why wait 6 months. But there must be a lineup for these followups. It is her fate then. Thanks for your empathy.
So sorry to hear about your friend. I am glad you are here for her. Such a shock. I hope January gets better. Thanks for sharing this yummy sweet!
Sending you a hug. Many prayers for your friend.
So sad to hear about your friend. Many prayers for you and for her with her treatment.
I am so sorry about your friend. This seems to always be a time of year for sad news. You will make her time easier for her.
Nie dobra wiadomość.
Cancer is terrible. My heart goes out to her and you.
I'm so sorry to hear this about your dear friend, Christine. Sending hugs your way.
So sorry to hear the new of your friend, so sad. Hugs, Valerie
The cherry strudel looks great.
That's sad news. I'm sorry about that.
The cherry strudel looks great.
That's sad news. I'm sorry about that.
That is comforting thank you L
So sorry to hear about your friend! We should keep praying for your friend. The sour cherry strudel looks perfect.
It is always distressing to hear bad news, especially when it involves a good friend. Sending prayers for all.
sorry to hear.... hope, everything will be OK....
Pray for your friend
Such sad news regarding your friend, Christine, but who knows? God may choose to intervene and give her more time than the doctors have. Miracles still happen!
The desert looks wonderful. So sorry to hear about your friend's relapse of cancer.
The cherry strudel looks delicious.
I am very sorry to read about your friend.
Saying a prayer for her and her husband as they cope with the months ahead.
All the best Jan
Martha Jane that is a comforting thought
Thanks Jan
So very sorry to hear of your friends diagnosis and time frame. Only the Lord knows the day of our departure. Perhaps in his grace he will grant her more time than the doctors. I will pray that the Lord does a mighty work in her heart and healing.
The sour cherry strudel looks so good. Please pass me a plate and a cup of cofee. Yum
Thanks Wanda
OH gosh...
I'm so sorry, Christine. That's really hard.
Que pena por tu amiga. Te mando un beso y gracias por la receta.
I love cherry anything and this strudel looks delicious. So sorry to read about your friend. It is truly sad news, dear.
Cancer is hidden enemy no doubt. It took my mother in a year!
Sorry for your friend. Life is utterly unpredictable
I'm so very sorry about your friends' sad news. Praying something changes and she has more quality time.
Sorry to hear about your friend.
The cherry strudel looks nice but I can feel heartburn coming on.
I'm sorry that your friend got such a report, especially at the holidays. Hopefully you can be there for her.
Thanks Delaine.
I am so sorry about your friend Christine, it's always such a shock. It reminds us not to take any day for granted, to live each one to the full. I will be thinking of your friend and a big hug from me.
Ohhh I want some of this now.
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