Friday 7 September 2007

Heading Home

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end and so does my short adventure in New York. I'm dropping out of school and heading back to Singapore as my mother has breast cancer. The bright spot is that it hasn't spread to other parts and hopefully, she can make a full recovery after treatment. I'll still try to keep the blog going (definitely need the distraction sometimes!) unless things get really overwhelming. My sincere thanks to everyone for your support so far!
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39 comments:

  1. Kathi7 September 2007 at 04:25

    All my thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom! I wish you both the very best imaginable!
    *big hugs*

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  2. Unknown7 September 2007 at 05:14

    all my best wishes to you and your mom! have a safe journey home.

    on lighter side, check out the duty free shop! i am kicking myself for not getting a trio of ysl touche blush minis! dah!!

    -applepark from mua

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  3. Rabbit7 September 2007 at 05:30

    Hey Haru,
    I wanted to send you a very big spanish hug for your and your mom! Hope she'll get well very soon.

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  4. Unknown7 September 2007 at 07:31

    Hi Haru!! I am sorry to hear that. I hope all well for you & your mum. Wish your mum a speedy recovery from the bottom of my heart & you have a safe journey back home!! *hugz* *hugz*

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  5. the Muse7 September 2007 at 07:47

    oh iris :(
    My dear friend.

    I'm so sorry! My thoughts, prayers, and good wishes are with you, your mum, and family.

    If you need anything at all please contact me and I'll do my best to help out in anyway I can!

    Truly my thoughts are with you during such a hard time!

    Much Love!

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  6. ~raspy~7 September 2007 at 08:43

    hope that your mom will recover soon! and have a safe journey back to SG. *hugs*

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  7. Taryn7 September 2007 at 08:54

    I'm sorry to hear this, Iris. :( I will continue to keep your mom in my thoughts and prayers and hope everything turns out OK for her.

    Big hugs to you.

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  8. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 09:40

    hey... Iris...
    So sorry to hear this... hope your mum have a speedy recovery. May all my thoughts and prayers are with u and your mum.

    Take care and have safe journey home.

    love,
    Carolyn aka CarCar

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  9. Karelessly in Love7 September 2007 at 09:56

    Iris,

    So sorry to hear about your mum. But it may not be as bad. Let's hope that it's still at the least dangerous stage.

    You're such a good daughter! I know not everyone can give up their plans for their parents.

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  10. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 10:14

    i'm sorry to hear abt it, irisi ..please take care and hope your mum get well very soon :)

    -lilian

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  11. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 11:22

    I hope your mom will get well soon! Since you said it hasn't spread yet so it must be in the earlier stages of cancer. No worries. There's a high chance that it can be cured through either removal/chemo and radiation. Take care girl!!!

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  12. Amelia Yap7 September 2007 at 12:42

    Best wishes to your mum and you!
    Hope everything will be fine :)
    Hope she gets well soon, luckily it was found out in time ya?

    Meanwhile take time off from everything (including makeup!) and spends lots of quality time with her!

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  13. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 12:47

    oh dear, sorry to hear that...hope your mom gets better..

    meanwhile wishing you all the best!

    SSShortcake

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  14. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 13:55

    Hey Iris,

    I am so sorry to hear about ur mom. All our thoughts and prayers are with u and your mom. Hopes she makes a speedy recovery soon!!!

    Take care, stay positive and have safe journey home!!!

    Lots of Hugs,
    Lilian (Strawberrysc)

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  15. kye7 September 2007 at 13:56

    Iris dear
    I will keep you and your mum in my prayers. Wish all will be well for her. I had recently undergone surgery to remove some breast tissues for biopsy and was blessed with good lab results. So i do know the apprehension when one is in that unfavourable situation. Pls take care & God be with you and all your loved ones at home. *hugz*

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  16. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 14:57

    I wish All the best to you and your mum...
    Hope she'll recover fast...

    (p/s: Do watch over her diet, it plays a part of helping her to get well sooner...)

    *Hugs*
    (Lis)

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  17. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 16:23

    Hey Iris,

    one of the teacher whom i am close to also diagnosed with breast cancer.like your mum,her's didn't spread to other parts of the body.Thank god!
    she is coping well with the treatment so far. your mum will need alot of support and comfort from you, be strong! if you or mum need someone to talk to, feel free to approach me, i can get my teacher to talk to you guys too .

    take care!

    Jess aka jazzie

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  18. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 17:03

    hi haru, be strong gal, take care of your mum well. Gambatte! :)

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  19. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 19:39

    Hi Haru,
    My best wishes to you and your mom.Take care n have a safe trip home.

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  20. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 20:23

    HUGS and *be strong vibes* to you and your wonderful mother. Please take care!

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  21. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 21:44

    Thoughts anre prayers with you & your family. Safe travels home - Betsy

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  22. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 21:58

    Stay strong, and hopefully your mom recovers soon!!

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  23. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 22:06

    I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope your mum gets better and that you are a constant and strong support for her.

    Will pray for you.
    Take Care

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  24. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 22:21

    Be strong and have faith. It will be a long journey and a difficult one and hope you and your family will stay united for your mum. She need it right now. All the best ya!

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  25. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 23:20

    Hi Iris,
    Sorry to hear this news, but I know you and your mom will pull this through. Sending my best wishes to you and your family. Stay strong. Keep us updated on everything. =)

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  26. Anonymous7 September 2007 at 23:40

    Haru,
    All the best for you mom as she starts her treatments.

    Thanks for sharing .. you have a safe trip home too!

    ~Jo

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  27. Anonymous8 September 2007 at 03:05

    HUGS, please take care. Wishing you a safe trip back and a super speedy recovery for your mom.

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  28. tinkerbelly8 September 2007 at 11:00

    Iris,

    My best wishes & prayers to you and your mom. Take care.

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  29. Anonymous8 September 2007 at 13:50

    All my best regards to you and your mom. I am sorry to hear that such a thing has happened to your dear mom and I wish her a speedy recovery!

    Hugs to you as well!

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  30. Anonymous8 September 2007 at 14:22

    **Big hugs**
    best wishes to your mum. may she have s speedy recovery. take care and dont over-stress yourself. things will all work out fine

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  31. Anonymous8 September 2007 at 23:17

    It's our pleasure to meet you and your amazing blog.
    Thanks for your great informations~

    best wish for you and your mom~

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  32. Anonymous9 September 2007 at 13:36

    hi haru, sorry to hear about your mum's condition but i'm pretty sure the chances of recovery will be gd. Drug discoveries for breast cancer in the early stages are quite advanced now and in the meantime, do take care ya *big big hugs*

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  33. Anonymous9 September 2007 at 20:13

    Take care! All the best to you and your mum.

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  34. Unknown9 September 2007 at 20:57

    Iris,
    I hope everything will be better.
    Keep strong and my prayer will be with you and family.

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  35. cewek10 September 2007 at 08:15

    Iris! *hugs* having just gone through a cancer scare myself (whereby I had to have a full laparotomy so that the surgeon could take a cyst that was sitting on top of my left ovary, along with that ovary and then do a biopsy on it), please know that my thoughts are with you and your mum.

    Maybe we can catch up in Singapore? I'll be there during Christmas time :)

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  36. Anonymous10 September 2007 at 12:50

    Will be thinking of your mum and your family in my prayers.
    Janine

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  37. Anonymous10 September 2007 at 14:33

    Dear Haru, I hope you stay strong and give support to your mum! Maybe its fated that you get called back to spend more time with your family since you have not been in Sg for ages!

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  38. Anonymous11 September 2007 at 00:16

    Dear Haru,

    I'm really sorry to hear about your mum. Just like others, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Be strong and I hope everything will be fine.

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  39. Liz13 September 2007 at 04:57

    Oh, Iris! I am so sorry. Thoughts and psychic hugs are coming to you and your Mum from the UK. You're being the very finest kind of daughter by putting your plans on hold for your Mum. I hope she has a quick recovery - I'm sure your presence at home will help her a great deal.

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