Phyllis Bush, retired teacher, active member of the board of the Network for Public Education, learned last month that she has cancer.
She decided to blog about it because writing about it helps her cope. Her blog also displays her wit, her wisdom, and her courage.
Her blog is called “Kind of a Big Dill.”
In this installment, she reports the latest news from her oncologist. She plans to take her grandsons to a Cubs’ game, and she contemplates the likelihood of being bald, and what she will do about it.
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Cancer has no idea what kind of opponent it faces in Phyllis Bush. She was a leader among Public Ed advocates that helped take down Tony Bennett, I am sure she will prevail over any cancer cells that get in her way. Fight on, Phyllis, fight on!
Thank you for keeping us posted on Phyllis. I do not know her, but I do feel like I know her. I have walked that path…
Most of us know someone who has walked the path. May the force be with you.
So brave.
Love for Phyllis . . . . .
Malamalama to PHYLLIS.
Sending love and positive thoughts to Phyllis—one of the most inspirational figures I’ve followed for years in the fight for public schools! Here’s wishing you a very speedy and full recovery, Phyllis!
Wonderful Philly, a bundle of energy, commitment and dedication. She fights for others, and now she’s fighting for herself. Go Philly! You are a seasoned warrior!! Love you!! Breaker, Breaker 1-9, Good Buddy!