We know each other from the Hodgkin board. I was searching for some lung issues info and found your site. So I just want to say Hi and I’m glad you are doing well!
I loved the Hodgkin wall. :)
Marsha

Just a quick note, because the whole thing gives me chicken skin, BUT…

A friend just told me how she was out of town (NH)… to Richmond VA…I asked if she was familiar with the monument of A. P. Hill?…I am a descendant…Beth Hill Ross.

So, I looked up A. P. Hill, which I have never done before, and really have never had any interest in, and war is for men (in my opinion)…. but anyhow, my skin rose when I saw that A. P. Hill’s ‘trusted courier’ was named Tucker. My son, born 10-18-02 is named Tucker Hill Ross. I chose the name because I liked it, but have NO family anywhere with the name Tucker, either first or last.

VERY weird to me!!

I thought maybe you would find this interesting?. (:

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like to… fatoldfarmwife@verizon.net

Thanks,

Beth and Tucker HILL Ross (:

(Poorly.)

I dig Civil War history.

(There’s not much to do here so I read a lot. Finished Robertson’s A.P. Hill bio a little while back.)

I take lots of photos as well.

(I’m saving up for a DSLR.)

In other words, great site. I’m glad I found it.

V.

Hello from Iowa! I came across your website while doing research about the kind of cancer I have been diagnosed with, fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma. I was very surprised to see that originally the doctors thought that you have what they have diagnosed me with. I was wondering if you knew if this has ever happened before? I am sitting here going almost crazy because my symptoms all along fit the symptoms you had (I, too, had a “lumpy!” and the night sweats, etc. etc). How in the world did this happen to you? I have so many questions but can’t figure out how to ask them. If you could email me ANYTHING else that you might know or think about your initial misdiagnosis, I would greatly appreciate it! My email is amanda.r.knight@hotmail.com.

You are a true hero and an inspiration to all cancer patients and survivors!

Amanda

Greetings from North of the border. My interest in the Civil War and A. P. Hill brought me to your site. My brother is a cancer survivor so I understand a little of what you are going through. I admire and have profound respect for your fighting spirit. Perhaps there should be a website named, “And Then Jenny G. Came Up”

All the best,
Rob

I was diagnosed last year with CLL. Fortunately for me it is a fairly indolent form, so I won’t need any radical intervention for the time being. Unfortunately, I am all too familiar with cancer… my son is a pediatric cancer survivor (Ewing’s Sarcoma), and my father passed away three weeks ago from prostate cancer. Sigh!

Anyway, I know that the best thing that I can do for myself to keep the disease at bay is to optimize my health. I came across a couple of on-line articles that you wrote for Runners World about running and your cancer journey, and it reminded me of the joy that I used to feel many years ago as I jogged along the wooded trails in my home State of Delaware. Your story has given me the inspirational nudge to get back out there and start running again. Thank you!

Also, I’m going to bookmark your Draw The Sword blog for another reason… Civil War history! My wife and I are both CW enthusiasts (we recently spent our 30th wedding anniversary in Gettysburg, much to the confused amusement of our friends). While my spouse is descended from a rather large group of North Carolina Confederates, my family all fought for the Union. I’m sure that we’ll both enjoy viewing your photographs, reading your essays, and using your suggested resources.

Keep fighting the good fight on all fronts, Jenny!
Warmest Regards,
- Paul M.

I just want to take the opportunity to commend you on your writing. Writing and public speaking are the lion’s share of my profession, and it is a pleasure to read words so deliberately chosen and experience a wordcraft of such nearly pristine quality. It has been a distinct pleasure.

I could not help but think of another Jackson quote (in addition to your page title) while reading through your site: “Captain, my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me. Captain, that is the way all men should live, and then all would be equally brave.” I think bravery has been witnessed herein.