Monday, January 2, 2023

Sour Cherry Strudel and some sad news.



 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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36 comments:

  1. Ananka02 January, 2023 03:30

    So sorry to hear this Christine big hugs xx

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  2. Angie's Recipes02 January, 2023 04:12

    The cherry strudel looks mouthwatering. Praying for your friend!

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  3. My name is Erika.02 January, 2023 07:32

    Your strudel looks yummy. I can't imagine how hard it is to get news that your time is limited. Sorry to hear that.

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  4. Charlotte (MotherOwl)02 January, 2023 07:48

    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.

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    1. Christine02 January, 2023 08:15

      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.

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  5. ellie02 January, 2023 08:26

    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!

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  6. Caitlin'nMegan02 January, 2023 08:28

    Sending you a hug. Many prayers for your friend.

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  7. Ivy's Closet02 January, 2023 08:30

    So sad to hear about your friend. Many prayers for you and for her with her treatment.

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  8. Granny Annie02 January, 2023 09:49

    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.

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  9. Marcepanowy Kącik02 January, 2023 09:52

    Nie dobra wiadomość.

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  10. gigi-hawaii02 January, 2023 10:01

    Cancer is terrible. My heart goes out to her and you.

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  11. Anonymous02 January, 2023 10:41

    I'm so sorry to hear this about your dear friend, Christine. Sending hugs your way.

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  12. Valerie-Jael02 January, 2023 12:05

    So sorry to hear the new of your friend, so sad. Hugs, Valerie

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  13. Pantherka02 January, 2023 12:52

    The cherry strudel looks great.
    That's sad news. I'm sorry about that.

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  14. Pantherka02 January, 2023 12:52

    The cherry strudel looks great.
    That's sad news. I'm sorry about that.

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  15. Christine02 January, 2023 13:11

    That is comforting thank you L

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  16. bread&salt02 January, 2023 13:41

    So sorry to hear about your friend! We should keep praying for your friend. The sour cherry strudel looks perfect.

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  17. Kathy G02 January, 2023 14:06

    It is always distressing to hear bad news, especially when it involves a good friend. Sending prayers for all.

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  18. Tanza Erlambang02 January, 2023 15:43

    sorry to hear.... hope, everything will be OK....
    Pray for your friend

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  19. Martha Jane Orlando02 January, 2023 16:37

    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!

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  20. roentare02 January, 2023 17:12

    The desert looks wonderful. So sorry to hear about your friend's relapse of cancer.

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  21. Lowcarb team member02 January, 2023 17:13

    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

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  22. Wanda02 January, 2023 19:34

    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

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  23. Kay02 January, 2023 21:01

    OH gosh...
    I'm so sorry, Christine. That's really hard.

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  24. J.P. Alexander02 January, 2023 21:11

    Que pena por tu amiga. Te mando un beso y gracias por la receta.

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  25. Bleubeard and Elizabeth03 January, 2023 00:01

    I love cherry anything and this strudel looks delicious. So sorry to read about your friend. It is truly sad news, dear.

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  26. baili03 January, 2023 12:41

    Cancer is hidden enemy no doubt. It took my mother in a year!
    Sorry for your friend. Life is utterly unpredictable

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  27. Busy Bee Suz03 January, 2023 13:56

    I'm so very sorry about your friends' sad news. Praying something changes and she has more quality time.

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  28. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com03 January, 2023 14:56

    Sorry to hear about your friend.
    The cherry strudel looks nice but I can feel heartburn coming on.

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  29. dkzody03 January, 2023 20:54

    I'm sorry that your friend got such a report, especially at the holidays. Hopefully you can be there for her.

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  30. DeniseinVA04 January, 2023 15:35

    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.

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  31. DVArtist05 January, 2023 08:33

    Ohhh I want some of this now.

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