Still on the Journey

19/09/2017

Posts from Still on the Journey for 09/19/2017

18/09/2017

In May of this year, Paulette was the featured guest on Rich Answers Radio & Podcast. You can hear her inspiring conversation about her faith, family, cancer journey, and more by clicking on the link below!

In May of 2017, Rev. Paulette Thompson-Clinton was the featured guest on a radio show and podcast called Rich Answers. Rich Answers, hosted by Rev. Dr. Shelley D. Best, is a production of the Conference of Churches in Hartford, CT. During her interview, Paulette discussed her faith, family,

15/09/2017

Friends: As many of you know, Paulette passed away peacefully in her Bethany, CT home on September 5, 2017. Friends and family from around the globe will gather this weekend in New Haven, CT to celebrate her life. She is still on the journey. Please click the link below to read Paulette's obituary. Peace to you.

Beloved friends, as many of you are already aware, Paulette died peacefully at her Bethany, CT home on Tuesday, September 5. Family and friends from around the globe will gather today and tomorrow (September 15 and 16, 2017) to celebrate her beautiful life.

10/09/2017

In June, Paulette was featured in this CNN article about patients who were left in the dark regarding their treatment despite their many options. Paulette wrote about this struggle a few times on her blog in posts like "What Patients Can Teach Their Doctors About Cancer" https://goo.gl/WEM5et. Check out what Paulette contributed to the CNN article: https://goo.gl/4DtWzg. Thank you to Liz Testa for sharing the article!

Some cancer patients are largely kept in the dark because their doctors either can't or won't communicate clearly. Many patients compound the problem by avoiding news they don't want to hear.

09/09/2017

Dear Beloved Community of Paulette Thompson-Clinton, please join us on next weekend to honor, celebrate remember our dear sister, friend, and colleague. In the spirit of bringing people together, two services will be offered:

Tribute Service
Friday, September 15, 2017
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Community Baptist Church
143 Shelton Ave
New Haven, CT 06511
www.cbcnewhaven.org

On Friday, September 15th, from 5:30-8:30pm, at the Community Baptist Church there will be a Tribute Service featuring poignant personal remembrances and engaging musical selections. The basic flow of the evening is that the first hour allows the family to receive those who came to pay their respects. The next one and a half hours will feature spoken tributes interspersed with musical offerings. The last half hour allows again for the family to personally receive and thank those who have come.

Homegoing Celebration of Life Service
Saturday, September 16, 2017
11:00am – 1:00pm
Trinity Church on the Green
230 Temple Street
New Haven, CT 06510
www.trinitynewhaven.org

On Saturday, September 16th, from 11:00am-1:00pm, at the Trinity Episcopal Church on the New Haven Green there will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service to celebrate Paulette’s life with scripture, prayer, sacraments, and fabulous music, all reflecting the diversity of Paulette’s life and experience.

Many people have asked what they can do to support the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Paulette’s honor to the P. Clinton Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/marc-amari

In life if we are lucky we will know people we can call a good neighbor, luckier still to have people we can call friends andtruely blessed to have people who are our best friends. There are many definitions of faith, but the one I choose to stand on comes from Hebrews 11:1. “Now faith is bein...

19/08/2017

Posts from Still on the Journey for 08/19/2017

19/08/2017

Home Sweet Home. I am now at home after a 6-day stay at the hospital. During my stay, my medical team and I decided I will stop receiving conventional treatment. I am now on home palliative care, which focuses on comfort, pain management, and increasing my strength through physical therapy. Because my energy level is so depleted, I cannot respond to all of your messages. But, I see them, and I welcome them. Please pray for me, Marc, and Amari. We appreciate cards and letters at our home in Bethany. Our address is included in my post today. I love you. God bless you. I am still on the journey.

I came home from the hospital this past Wednesday evening after a six-day stay. I had developed a couple of infections that were treated. I have been sent home on antibiotics to continue the treatment. During my stay, my medical team and I (including my medical oncologist of 8 years) came to

14/08/2017

Posts from Still on the Journey for 08/14/2017

13/08/2017

On my 12 year wedding anniversary, I find myself in a hospital bed at Yale New Haven Hospital. It is a rough time for me. I am afraid because cancer has already ravaged my body for years, but as I look ahead to my son's 10th birthday, and my 50th, I am not ready to give up hope. I long to celebrate more milestones!
My blog post today serves as an update for my family members and friends. I need your love, prayers, support, and encouragement. I am still on the journey. Thank you to my friend, Liz Testa, for her assistance in crafting this post.
https://goo.gl/RLFGk4

Twelve years ago today was one of the most joy-filled days of my entire life. I married my love Marc Clinton at my home church in Buffalo, New York. My father officiated the ceremony that was attended by 400 of our closest friends and church family members. Our day was extraordinarily specia

21/07/2017

Posts from Still on the Journey for 07/21/2017

21/07/2017

Greetings, friends! Yesterday marked a one year anniversary of sorts for me. Last year on July 20, I blacked out, drove my vehicle through the brick wall of the fire station in Bethany, CT, and emerged on the other side physically unscathed. In my post today (https://goo.gl/4vhtK7), I share more details about God's incredible grace toward me that day and my faith that God will bring me through the figurative brick wall I am facing now. What metaphorical brick wall are you facing? Thank you for taking this journey with me. I love you all, and God bless!

One year ago, God saw fit to have me go through a literal brick wall. I emerged on the other side, unscathed, to continue to fulfill my mission in the world. If God brought me through that, then surely this year as I face a figurative brick wall, I will again emerge unscathed.

13/07/2017

I'm grateful to have the support of my family and friends on my metastatic breast cancer journey. My brother, Derrick, came to town to spend some time with me this week! I'm grateful. I hope you are finding strength, love, and freedom on your journey!

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