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Scent of a Freesia |
Tribute Quilt
By Debbie Stevens |
Deliberately Debbie |
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Debbie
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Mum was diagnosed with
Ovarian cancer, stage 111, in March of 2000- Her trip to Europe out the window and bags re-packed for hospital, my dear mother dealt a raw deal. She underwent major radical surgery, April 10th where the nasty cancer was found, going about its usual business of destroying its victim. Had mum's diagnosis come sooner, I doubt I'd be sitting here sharing this with you- Ovarian cancer crept into our lives, silently and ferociously stripping away each layer of our soul and time. During her extended stay in ward E of the John Hunter hospital, mum too, became silent. The only time she felt able to speak about her situation was to give me a message...one she wanted told to others, one I still spread like wildfire. "People must be told, Deb. They need to know about this disease.....Ovarian cancer." We lost mum 20 days short of my 40th birthday, and I vowed to keep that promise to her, so here I am. Once I found the space for my voice, I then began seeking various ways of getting it out. Hence, the OvCa Tribute Quilt. Just one of many awareness methods, but definitely one of the most pleasurable. Once I'd received the 'okay' from the Director of OvCa Australia [National Ovarian cancer network] to get going on my project, it was full steam ahead! With the help pf another lady, we set about creating our own patches for this first ever "ovca" quilt in Australia, and then encouraged others to join in. Anyone, affected directly/indirectly with the disease was asked to donate a square.
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2004
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