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omajoy


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While looking back to May 2, 2007, in my pocket calendar I realized I was coming home from the hospital from my third chemo treatment.  I was quite ill and quite BALD.....I had not one hair on my head, no eyebrows, or anywhere else!!!  Ahead of me lay fourth hospital stay for more chemo in ten days and after that five days of extreme illness from no white cells left and massive potential for infection.  On May 2, 2007, I didn't know how bad May would be for me.  Looking back, now I know.  In addition to my condition, I was in the total throes of my son's life chaos. 

Today, May 2, 2008, I realize how grateful I am to be this far from there.  I had my tumor removed in June 2007 and completed my radiation in September 2007.  I have my hair back....very dark and quite curly compared to the original issue!! I limp, but I walk.  So far my cancer is in remission....June brings the next check-up.  I am still having days where I am in the chaos of my son's life, but I have more strength to face that now and more knowledge of how I should proceed.  So I am grateful today.  I give thanks for my life today and my heart is telling me that I need to do it publically.....so thank you for letting me share!

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Jerry F


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Aloha Omajoy!!

I am happy for you and your recovery.  It's progress not perfection as you
have heard so keep coming back.  I'm keeping you and your struggle in my
heart and prayers.  My Higher Power knows your name and your face and
your spirit.  You are not alone or lost...ever.

(((((hugs))))) smile

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Tracy


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so happy for you hope JUNE BRINGS GOOD NEWS

HUGS

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maresie


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Yes when I look back on the bleak days of last year when I had no money to speak of I know I can get through a lot. Thank you for sharing your remarkable journey.

Maresie.

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Christy


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(((omajoy)))

and I'm grateful too, that you are here with us.  :)

Christy

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(((((((((((((((omajoy))))))))))))))))))))
And it's Spring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Laura

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Jen


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I am so happy for you, dear Omajoy. Your progress is so inspiring.

Love in recovery,

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~Jen~

"When you come to the edge of all you know you must believe in one of two things... there will be earth on which to stand or you will be given wings." ~Unknown
Gailey


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(((Omajoy)))

It is so nice to see how people evolve from their broken lives into lives with some joy and hope.

You know......we do that for each another here.

Love you guys,
Gail

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