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Comment by Connie Pombo on November 19, 2009 at 10:44pm

Today is the gift basket giveaway (Nov. 20) and the winner is Carol Dziuba of New Jersey. Congratulations to Carol for winning the "Breast Cancer Survivor Gift Basket" from Baskets Full of Hope. Thank you all for entering and your stories were truly nspirational! I will notify Carol via e-mail.

Thanks to all who took the time to write how "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" made an impact on you.

Blessings to all of you!

Connie

Comment by Patty Bateson on November 17, 2009 at 4:48am

Congratulations Connie;
On your anniversary and your son;s upcoming wedding. So much to celebrate and so many blessings in your life.
I absolutely love your idea about the Passionate to do list. I have one too and it;s amazing the places I have been, the people i have met, and the things i have done because of it.
God Bless

Comment by Connie Pombo on November 16, 2009 at 10:51pm

What a weekend -- our 34th wedding anniversary and my son, Jon, got engaged to his college sweetheart with a May 30, 2010 wedding! That was one of the things I wrote on my passionate to-do list of 27 things I wanted to do after I was diagnosed -- to see my boys through safe passage into adulthood and to see one of them get married! It's here -- 13 years later!!!

I agree with Patty -- I believe you are a survivor the moment you hear the words, "you have cancer." And set a Celebration of Life Day (mine is the day of my surgery -- April 12). My husband planted a pink dogwood tree and now 13 years later it is a huge, gorgeous tree. Although we have moved from that house, I still retain visitation rights! :) It's important that we build monuments along the way and celebrate the BIG and the small moments.

Denise: You have some celebrating to do!!! Congratulations on your one year anniversary. It's the most difficult year by far and you made it!!!

Suzette: Wherever we are on this journey called "breast cancer," we have a message to share with others. We are here for each other!

HUGS TO ALL OF YOU!

Connie

Comment by Patty Bateson on November 16, 2009 at 3:11pm

Suzette;
Your comment reminded me of a patient at my clinic many years back who had some rare, unique type of cancer. She was looking for a group to meet with who had her same diagnosis but there was nothing local.
Yes, that perhaps can be a challenge but the most support i think anyone needs is to not feel alone, to be able to openly share feelings with others and to be validated and heard.
In a group setting, in a wonderful environment such as this, wherever you feel hope, and love is where i know i would want to be.
so it think you fit in here just fine!!!!!!!!!

Comment by Suzette on November 16, 2009 at 2:54pm

Bravo Denise! You Go Girl! Did you do something extra special to celebrate one year? You should, something that you can look back on. Plant a tree, lay a rock, I don't know, but something that absolutely shouts "Look at what I have done, and am CAPABLE of!!!".
I just wish I were more certain of where I am supposed to fit in. Breast cancer cells, but not in the breasts. Its all very strange.

Comment by Patty Bateson on November 16, 2009 at 1:23pm

Denise;
Congratulations to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you see how strong and resilient you are. That is what amazes me time and time again. I have watched you transform into a true inspirational woman who will offer her gifts and knowledge to others traveling a similar but different journey. We collectively touch, heal and guide one another. We are so blessed to all be connected .

Comment by Denise on November 16, 2009 at 12:15pm

Hi Suzette! I am a........oh gee I think this is the first time I will be saying it.....1 year survivor of breast cancer! There I said it!
well first? When is the one year? From when you had surgery or when treatment was over?
ANYWAY Suzette............rant, rave, cry......I do! LOL we are here. We listen. These are some great people who just offer support, advice and an ear. WELCOME!
Keep us posted on your surgery. Prayers it will happen soon. the waiting for EVERYTHING is the worst part. Stay healthy!!!

Comment by Connie Pombo on November 13, 2009 at 9:07am

The Breast Cancer Site is holding an essay contest. Check out the rules and submission requirements. All the entries must be received by November 26, 2009. There are cash awards for first, second and third place.

Good luck and happy writing. For complete rules and entry requirements, visit: The Breast Cancer Site.

Blessings!

Comment by Suzette on November 12, 2009 at 12:17pm

Thanks Patty and Connie.
I am awaiting surgery on my arm to put a metal rod in it. after that I will have some radiation, though the surgeon still says that they are flipflopping on my diagnosis. It nice to know that there is a safe place to come and talk.

Comment by Connie Pombo on November 12, 2009 at 11:06am

Are you in the mood for a PINK Vespa? Well, the Army of Women with Susan Love is asking for your support. If you recruit women for the cause between now and November 23 (to join the army to find a cure for breast cancer), you could be the winner.
Details for entering the contest and recruiting women are found at the the Army of Women website.

I have participated in two of the studies thus far in the Army of Women and it does my "heart" good to know that I am helping other women, so in the future no one will have to hear the words, "you have breast cancer."

Thinking pink thoughts!

Connie

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