tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post7736982862043349672..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Losing My Sister to Breast Cancer, and Overcoming My Grief - Interview With Heather BlantonCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-28714226691977798802013-10-20T17:02:57.553-04:002013-10-20T17:02:57.553-04:00Wow, TINA! I did not know all that about you! Go...Wow, TINA! I did not know all that about you! God bless you for your work. And so glad your cousin is doing well! Blessings and congrats! You are a winner!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-28239738128662880132013-10-20T16:57:06.356-04:002013-10-20T16:57:06.356-04:00MAXIE, I agree. Cancer is a terrible thing. Thank...MAXIE, I agree. Cancer is a terrible thing. Thanks for sharing with us. You are such a sweetheart--I hate that you have had to go through this in your family and with your husband. Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-108707613175070372013-10-20T12:56:28.271-04:002013-10-20T12:56:28.271-04:00I have been a missionary for a semester and for a ...I have been a missionary for a semester and for a year, plus other shorter term mission trips. I have also been to India for a summer. I would love to read your book and hope I win a copy.<br /><br />I have known several people who've had breast cancer. The most recent is my daughter's mother-in-law. After the radiation and chemo battles, she seems to be doing better, but one is never sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-11798470199196958322013-10-15T19:56:35.529-04:002013-10-15T19:56:35.529-04:00LOL! I hope so to! :) Thank you for sharing your...LOL! I hope so to! :) Thank you for sharing your "sisters" with me/us! Hugs, AmadaASC Book Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05219182071736438971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-70182052106056500572013-10-14T19:54:00.770-04:002013-10-14T19:54:00.770-04:00So sorry you went through this. Cancer is so awfu...So sorry you went through this. Cancer is so awful. Praying God will put some strong male influences in your life to step into the breach.Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-60757175811027720822013-10-14T14:53:54.760-04:002013-10-14T14:53:54.760-04:00A cure is coming. I'm really glad to hear that...A cure is coming. I'm really glad to hear that you all are cancer-free right now and I hope you stay that way! Blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-26407809820821942522013-10-14T14:52:48.731-04:002013-10-14T14:52:48.731-04:00Oh, that's so cool, Amanda. You are meant to r...Oh, that's so cool, Amanda. You are meant to read it. Sounds like you just need a nudge. Laugh. I hope it blesses you. Thank you for spending time with my "sisters."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-72943033447867337742013-10-14T14:51:25.501-04:002013-10-14T14:51:25.501-04:00Wow, Carrie, I am a big fan. It's really excit...Wow, Carrie, I am a big fan. It's really exciting to hear from you (eventhough I see you on fb all the time! Thank you! I am a big fan of fiction based on truth. There are some amazing stories I would like to write of some overcomers like my sister. I know it is in God's hand. I just sent the sequel off to my editor, the amazing David Webb, a little while ago. Talk about something that makes you sweat bullets. Thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-32207993053391870152013-10-14T14:45:35.518-04:002013-10-14T14:45:35.518-04:00Janet, man, I wish I could give you all a copy. I&...Janet, man, I wish I could give you all a copy. I'm so glad to hear that your sister kicked cancer's butt. It means a lot to me to hear from folks like you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-15191584784979667482013-10-14T14:37:14.909-04:002013-10-14T14:37:14.909-04:00Heather, thank you for sharing - what a wonderful ...Heather, thank you for sharing - what a wonderful story of God in the midst of it all! I'm sorry you lost your sister to cancer. I do not have anyone in my family with that at the moment. I'm praying for a cure!<br />Susan<br />lattebooks at hotmail dot comSusan Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885508869904521374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-5327948262492532252013-10-14T11:41:51.892-04:002013-10-14T11:41:51.892-04:00I already have my copy so I'm not entering I j...I already have my copy so I'm not entering I just wanted to say...Thank you Heather for sharing this beautiful and amazing story! :) You touched my heart deeply! I thought Lady in Defiance sounded GREAT when I first found it and got it for my Kindle, but now I can not WAIT to read it knowing it's back story!!! And I'll be on the look out for your sequel! Thank you again for sharing. :)<br /><br />Many Blessings, AmadaASC Book Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05219182071736438971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-66796825974401198112013-10-14T11:05:13.658-04:002013-10-14T11:05:13.658-04:00Thank you for sharing this heart-level look at the...Thank you for sharing this heart-level look at the story behind the story. You and your sister sound like amazing women! Congratulations on the success of your book. I am happy to hear you are writing the rest of the story! Blessings, CarrieCarrie Turanskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826925659212058893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-33930245312977372752013-10-14T10:36:07.637-04:002013-10-14T10:36:07.637-04:00I would love to win a copy of your book honoring y...I would love to win a copy of your book honoring your dear sister. I too have a sister that "had" breast cancer 20 years ago. <br />PTL she has been cancer free for 20 years. I would give the book to her if I am the winner.<br />Thanks!<br />Janet E.<br />von1janet(at)gmail(dot)comLibrary Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04453047929043510049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-78779917234647503172013-10-14T09:43:17.892-04:002013-10-14T09:43:17.892-04:00That is an inspiring story. God will sustain us th...That is an inspiring story. God will sustain us through everything if we'll just let go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-90696480568975832562013-10-14T09:42:13.989-04:002013-10-14T09:42:13.989-04:00Yeah, I saw my sister preach while she was attache...Yeah, I saw my sister preach while she was attached to oxygen. Gotta respect that kind of faith. They were/are inspiring people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-24144492989222428502013-10-14T09:40:28.318-04:002013-10-14T09:40:28.318-04:00Maxie, I am really sorry to hear how cancer has to...Maxie, I am really sorry to hear how cancer has touched your life through so many people. Man, I hate this disease. I too come from a large family (of six) and lost my older brother back in January to heart disease. The more you love, the more you have at risk. So be it. It is better to have loved and lost ... I'd bet you agree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-26398682296056244022013-10-14T09:35:18.400-04:002013-10-14T09:35:18.400-04:00Britney, I am sorry for your loss. Sounds like you...Britney, I am sorry for your loss. Sounds like your risk is low, but don't skip the self-exams and mammograms! Thank you for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-30809438690283494952013-10-14T09:34:07.052-04:002013-10-14T09:34:07.052-04:00Teresa, I will repeat what I said a bit earlier. S...Teresa, I will repeat what I said a bit earlier. Studies show that exercising 4 or more times a week can reduce your risk of BC by 45%. So I hope you are hitting the gym or the walking trail or something. I'll be praying things continue to be clean for ya!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-79888571963316022062013-10-14T09:30:36.757-04:002013-10-14T09:30:36.757-04:00Carrie, I really enjoyed that field trip and the c...Carrie, I really enjoyed that field trip and the company of all those ladies! What a great group. Hope to do that again sometime soon. Include me, please!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-8591751698089074432013-10-14T09:28:57.257-04:002013-10-14T09:28:57.257-04:00Yes, Noella, we should all do our exams and get th...Yes, Noella, we should all do our exams and get those mammograms. Did you know that exercising 4 or more times a week can cut your risk of BC by as much as 45%? Get out there and move! I also pray that God has more in store for A Lady in Defiance. I'm praying that there is a movie in the future. I would just love to see these gals come to life! I think this story could reach a lot of people who aren't Believers. With God, all things are possible!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-83883839686095933142013-10-14T09:25:56.421-04:002013-10-14T09:25:56.421-04:00Tina, that is a great reminder. We should pray for...Tina, that is a great reminder. We should pray for those fighting cancer, but also for the families. It does take an incredible toll on them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-10534126551083352092013-10-14T09:23:58.255-04:002013-10-14T09:23:58.255-04:00Sonja, interesting that you say that. Just this mo...Sonja, interesting that you say that. Just this morning I was wondering where I would be/what I would be doing if my sister was still with us. I've always enjoyed writing, but when Suzy died, I felt really CALLED to write this story. I guess A Lady in Defiance is one good thing the Lord brought out of her death. I've decided that my writing must have an impact for the kingdom or there is no point to it. Thanks for your thoughts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-31801307617001863612013-10-14T09:20:51.672-04:002013-10-14T09:20:51.672-04:00Barbara, as the years have passed, I have also los...Barbara, as the years have passed, I have also lost friends and other loved ones to different types of cancer. That is why I am a big fan of the American Cancer Society. I also love the Pretty in Pink Foundation. My sister would have wanted me to help others, not JUST victims of breast cancer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-63891510712506704432013-10-14T09:18:16.058-04:002013-10-14T09:18:16.058-04:00Mary, that is amazing! Praise the Lord. I sincerel...Mary, that is amazing! Praise the Lord. I sincerely hope you can continue to say this for the rest of your life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-38216614476192311952013-10-14T09:16:24.578-04:002013-10-14T09:16:24.578-04:00Betti, I really appreciate you taking the time to ...Betti, I really appreciate you taking the time to read my book and comment. Man, I wish I had the words to explain how humbled I am every time someone does that. I have promised myself and God that I will use the gift of writing to write fiction that shows how REAL He is. That sounds like an oxymoron, I suppose, but I have rec'd emails from people who saw themselves in various characters and felt God speaking to them. Wow, that is something. Maybe they wouldn't have heard him any other way. So I endeavor to be a vessel. Thank you again, Betti. Hope those mammograms keep coming out clean!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com