Karen Duffy Quotes
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A lot of people asked me if it was frustrating not having a clear specific diagnosis, but I didn't mind, I just chose the most optimistic diagnosis.
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My Mt. Rushmore of hero worship would include Ralph Waldo Emerson, Marcus Aurelius, Frank Sinatra and Barry White.
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You become a parent when you have a baby, no matter how you get there.
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I have lots and lots of party clothes. I mean real party clothes.
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I did as much research as I could and I took ownership of this illness, because if you don't take care of your body, where are you going to live?
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The ancient Greek view of happiness was really defined by leading a productive life: It's not about how much you have, it's about what you do with it.
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I am a bit of a Cheap Pete, but I do spend a fortune on books and false moustaches and practical jokes.
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In the beginning, when I first found out I had a disease that was incurable, emotionally I had to get used to the idea of being sick before I could think about making any other major decisions in my life.
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My father managed shopping malls when I was a kid, and my high school job was to dress up in an elf costume and take photos of kids sitting on Santa Claus's lap.
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I try to manage my time to conserve energy.
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The lesion is in the area of my brain that is responsible for motor function, so I have continual chronic pain in my left arm from elbow to fingertips and the right side of my body from my ear to my breast area.
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In addition, I'll be attending women's health expos and medical conferences with the goal to promote dialogue between women and their health-care providers.
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I am enormously honored to be one of the spokesmen of the New Age Womens Health Campaign, so you'll be seeing me in public service announcements and public appearances supporting the campaign.
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I don't have feeling in my feet to my fingertips; I also have active lesions in my bone marrow and in my eyes.
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I prefer atrophy over exercise any day.
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Everyone who has sarcoidosis is affected differently.
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It is a mistake to do nothing just because you think you can only do a little.
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My friend had a funny remark; he told me everybody has something – some people have a big butt, some people are insecure and at least you know what it is, even if it's a lump on your head. I know I have a lump on my head.
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Concealing an illness is like keeping a beach ball under water.
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In a way, I have simplified my life by setting priorities.
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I never expected in a million years that I would have the honor to become an advocate of women's health care and education, and I'd dive on a live grenade to get this message out, so thank you for this forum.
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I just had that conversation this morning with my doctor. I just got back from the hospital a half-hour ago, and nothing will make me happier than to replicate the DNA of my amazing husband. I'm optimistic.
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It really is a blessing when two people who are so full of dignity and kindness and really live to make the world a better place get together.
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My family has been amazing, and they understand how blessed I am. They've been able to keep my sense of humor.