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PearlJamChick
No one sings like you anymore.
Member since 7/10 9264 total posts
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Petticoated Swashbuckler
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My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
As some of you know from my posts, I am battling breast cancer. At the moment, I am midway through my chemo treatments and so far, the doctors are happy with my progress; my tumor - a 3 cm mass that was as hard as a gumball - couldn't be felt after my first treatment of chemo back in October. I had a difficult time on my first chemo cocktail - Adriamycin and Cytoxen, but I am now on low-dose, weekly Taxol and I'm feeling a lot more like myself on it. My hair is even growing in a little (though the Taxol may make the little stubbles fall out again, who knows.) Once the chemo is done, I'll be facing surgery. Providing all goes as planned, I'll be getting surgery done in mid-March.
So that's a bit of background on what I'm going through.
In January of 2009, I joined LIW as a bride-to-be, with a 2010 wedding in mind. During those two years of postings, a bunch of us 2010 girls (and a few from other years) formed some really great friendships; some were mostly online, some offline, most a combo of the two. Thanks to LIF and Facebook, we are still a pretty tight - and really rad - crew.
From the moment I told these girls about finding the lump in my breast, they were there to console me, keep me calm, offer help, give me doctor and hospital referrals, etc. When I found out it was cancer and I broke the news to them, the amount of love and support I received was just amazing.
Far be it from me to see what was coming next from this beautiful group of women...knowing that I would be facing an erratic work schedule due to appointments, scans, chemo, and days off from not feeling well because of treatment, they took up a collection for me. They provided DH and I with a substantial safety pillow to fall back on if/when times got hard.
Simply amazing.
But wait, there's more! A couple of months ago, they raised some more money for me via an online bake sale that they organized.
The amount of love and generosity I have received from this group of women is just astounding. And I'm going to pay it forward...what goes unused by DH and I, when all is said and done, will be going to a local clinic that provides free mammograms to women and men who need them.
I wanted to write this post around Thanksgiving, because I am so, so thankful for all of this, but I was on my last treatment of the Adriamycin/Cytoxen and was an emotional mess. I would've never made it through the post without drowning my keyboard in tears.
So, this Christmas Eve, I want to make a shoutout to my LIW 2010 (+ a sprinkling of other years) elves...you guys are truly the best and have been such a wonderful support network. I love you all!
And, if anyone reading this has any questions about what I am going through, how I found it, etc...just FM me. I am a very open book about it.
Have a very Merry Christmas, everyone, and a Happy New Year!
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MrsA714
Baby #2 is here!
Member since 8/07 8806 total posts
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My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
That is truly amazing and generous! Best of luck to you with your treatment and surgery. Based on some of your posts, I have no doubt you are going to kick cancers ass! Merry Christmas and much happiness and health for the new year!
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:21 AM |
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evrythng4areason
And then there were 4
Member since 1/10 5224 total posts
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Kayla
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
This brought tears to my eyes. You are such a kick @ss woman, I am lucky to know you. And I am lucky to be a part of such a wonderful group of girls. You deserve every bit of what was raised and more.
Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays.
So, so many hugs 
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:30 AM |
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Nola
LIF Infant
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My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
I'm a fairly new poster and was not aware of your situation but am glad to hear your strength and that you have an amazing support system! Best wishes to you for 2014!
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:31 AM |
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MarathonKnitter
HAPPY
Member since 2/07 17374 total posts
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EMBRACING CHANGE
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
i thought i had seen something about you being ill, but didn't want to pry.
first of all, i'm so happy to read that things are going well for you. i'll be praying that it all continues in a positive direction and that you'll be cancer-free very soon.
as far as your angels/elves: yes, there are still amazing and wonderful people in the world. sometimes we are related to them, sometimes they enter our lives in funny ways. may they also be blessed ten-fold for the love, compassion, and generosity that they have shown you.
such an amazing post. and i can see why you would be an emotional mess writing it. i'm crying and i'm not living it.
again, many blessings to all.
and thank you for the gentle reminder of what really is important at this time of year and all year round: health, love, compassion, generosity.
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:32 AM |
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nferrandi
too excited for words
Member since 10/05 18538 total posts
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Nicole
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
What an amazing shout out!
I just want to let you know that you are not alone. I have one close friend who just kicked cancers ass and another who is nearing the end as well. I know that it's a really rough road with good days and bad days, bit there us a light at the end of the tunnel. You will soon join the ranks of all the strong woman who looked cancer in the eye and said fuc|< you!!!! Have a very merry Christmas!
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:35 AM |
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ANewDayHasCome
Love multiplies, not divides
Member since 11/12 14481 total posts
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Me
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
That was so nice. 
I remember the bake sale but didn't know the background on it. Happy to hear you are doing well and how amazing to have such a great support network through the girls you met here.
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:40 AM |
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Alexandra17
Keep It Positive
Member since 4/09 6262 total posts
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Alexandra (ali)
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
We love you! I can't wait for this to be a memory. Merry Christmas!
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:41 AM |
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MandJZ
Time for Baby #2!
Member since 8/10 4194 total posts
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M
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
Well shit lady, now I'm crying.
Love you, and I'm glad to be here to watch you kick cancer's ass.
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:41 AM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
Member since 2/09 20494 total posts
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Me
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
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Kitten1929
LIF Adult
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My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
It's because we love your pearl jam loving ass more than you know! You're such an inspiration to all of us, and we will do anything to help you out. Keep kicking cancers ass in 2014!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:44 AM |
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wakemeup
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
That's absolutely amazing! Many hugs for you and I hope the new year brings a very cancer-free future 
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:51 AM |
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Bearcat
Love my little girls!!! <3
Member since 6/10 10818 total posts
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
We love you Kris, and are always here for you! xo
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:51 AM |
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AngnShaun
Sisters
Member since 1/10 21015 total posts
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Ang
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
From the day I joined LIW, i knew you were one of the coolest chicks on the planet! And you prove it every day! Youre so strong and are already kicking cancers ass... Cant wait till you beat it for good! Im so proud of my 2010 crew!
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:52 AM |
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J9-13
We're gonna be big sisters!
Member since 6/06 14887 total posts
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
Wow! This is extremely touching!
You are one bad @ss chick! There is no DOUBT that you are going to beat this!
Wishing you health and happiness in 2014 and always!
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:55 AM |
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My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
I had no idea but wish you all the best
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:56 AM |
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StaceyWill
It's a girl!!!
Member since 6/10 21539 total posts
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Stacey
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
You have such an amazing, positive spirit! I wish ONLY good things for you and your family in 2014...And keep on kicking the shit out of cancer. It messed with the wrong chick this time, that's for sure!!
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:57 AM |
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MrsRapz
mahna mahna!
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
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Jax430
Hi!
Member since 5/05 18919 total posts
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Jackie
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
That's amazing. What a special group of women. I wish you all the best in 2014!
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:58 AM |
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My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
I'm sorry to hear you're going through this. I really think we meet people in our lives for a reason, and sometimes we don't find out why until later on. It sounds like you were sent a bunch of angels :)
Sending you tons of good thoughts and props to your ladies here. THIS is what makes the world a good place. Good people.
Wishing you a happy holidays and a great 2014!
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| Posted 12/24/13 9:59 AM |
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cateyemm
Twins!
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
We love ya!
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| Posted 12/24/13 10:00 AM |
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luvbuffet
LIF Adult
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
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ndblovah
Be happy always
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My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
That really is beautiful. Hope you kick cancer's a$$ !!!
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| Posted 12/24/13 10:02 AM |
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LIVINMYDREAM
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/07 833 total posts
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Erin
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
This is just awesome! So glad you are in such good spirits! Hope you cancer free soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 12/24/13 10:04 AM |
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Eunyboo
<3
Member since 7/12 4376 total posts
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Re: My LIW/LIF girls...they are the best.
Much love, health, and happiness to you and your elves in 2014! Brought tears to my eyes!
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