because it’s all about me

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Jana

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For those of you dropping by from dooce.com, welcome! :)

Like Heather, I was raised Mormon, grew up in the South, and am married to Jo(h)n. Unlike Heather, I’m a hippie Quaker living in the OC with my two teenage kids (CatGirl and GameBoy).

Twenty-five years ago I lost my right leg to bone cancer. Five months ago I got an antibiotic-resistant infection in my lower left leg, and I’ve been fighting to keep that one ever since.

I like gardening, cabaret punk, and my favorite black sweater. I tend to find the oddest things in my cleavage.

Comments

16 responses to “because it’s all about me”

  1. Cait Avatar
    Cait

    So happy to have found you. I will be coming back to read more. would love for you to visit our site…TheGimpygirls.com. Good luck with your recovery. I have experience with ‘what has to be done”.

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  2. Numismatist Facts Avatar
    Numismatist Facts

    Wow, powerful blog. I will be following your progress and sending good wishes your way.

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  3. redsaid Avatar
    redsaid

    I second numismatist’s Wow! Your stunning writing takes my breath away. What an amazing gift you have!

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  4. Magpie Avatar
    Magpie

    fabulous blog! Your writing is so inspiring. I’ve been sitting reading all morning. I discovered you via dooce :) Best of luck for your recovery, you sound like a very strong lady.

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  5. ruffian Avatar
    ruffian

    Thanks Dooce~I do so love good writing !

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  6. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    I gotta thank dooce also – this is a great blog and is now on my daily lists

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  7. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    I popped in from Dooce.com yesterday and wasn’t able to stop reading! Thank you for the background info that you posted today – I’ve added you to my favorites and will check back often!

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  8. Katelynn Avatar
    Katelynn

    I agree with the pp… I found you via dooce, and haven’t been able to stop reading. Thanks!

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  9. Lisa Guidarini Avatar
    Lisa Guidarini

    I used to think Quakers were terribly uptight until I made a friend who’s Quaker. I guess it’s the oatmeal box dude who gives the religion its reputation. He should really open up his shirt and let us see his chest hair. If he sowed a few wild oats (sorry) more people would realize the Quakers are a cool bunch.

    Oh, and I’m another who came here thanks to Dooce!

    Lisa

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  10. Kelly Mae Avatar
    Kelly Mae

    Hi Jana. I am really enjoying your writing. I also found you via dooce. I experienced an infection in 2003 after my C-section with twins that required twice daily packings. I really feel for the pain that you are going through. Thank you so much for sharing. Stay strong! Sending positive thoughts your way.

    ~Kelly

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  11. minxlj Avatar
    minxlj

    I’m so glad for dooce.com pointing me here – I’m hooked on your insightful and lovely writing, and your stunning photos :-)

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  12. scrapper al Avatar
    scrapper al

    Thank you, Dooce, for spreading the word.

    I’m so glad I found your blog. Inspiring, enjoyable reads, even the painful stuff. Thanks for the history in a nutshell. Best wishes for your recovery.

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  13. Leslie HK Avatar
    Leslie HK

    I am stopping by from Dooce and I appreciate the primer on you! I adore what I’ve been reading and I look forward to more. I, like Dooce, am a recovered Mormon and I, like Dooce, still have many family members active. I will still ferociously defend the Church when faced with ignorance although my faith left it long ago. Thank you for your insights and sharing your experiences. What a gift!

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  14. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    I’m another arrival via Dooce, another Quaker, another person with a disability – thanks for the great writing; I’m sorry I didn’t start reading sooner, and I’m wishing you luck!

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  15. God's Guitar Girl Avatar
    God’s Guitar Girl

    I, too, found you via Dooce and look forward to following you now. I’m not a Quaker but am always interested in learning more about people, what they believe, what makes them tick.

    See you again soon!

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  16. Jordan Deatherage Avatar
    Jordan Deatherage

    hello, just stumbled upon you via dooce. lovely writing!

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