Keeping it at the top! ALL Blog Challenge! And a giveaway

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1. Teresa October 8th, 2007 at 11:16 am 1

   Lauren – love your smilebox! I don’t have a blog but do support the ACS as well as many other cancer research – St. Jude’s, RMHC, etc. mostly in memory and honor of my Dad who died from liver cancer in 2004 and Grandmother who had breast cancer. I am hard pressed these days to find someone who has not been affected by cancer – whether it be themselves, a family member or a friend. Thanks for all you do to raise cancer awareness!

2. Deanne October 8th, 2007 at 11:33 am 2

   Love your smilebox, will try and do one or post yours.
   I’ve finished doing a Layout (very new to scrapbooking) I’ve scrapped my boobs for awareness. You can see it on my blog.
   Deanne x

3. Alisa October 8th, 2007 at 11:40 am 3

   I have been stalking your blog for a long time, but never comment. I just wanted you to know that I think you are an amazing person. I don’t know how you manage your daily life and still crank out all of the beautiful stamping that you share with all of us. You are as beautfiul inside as out. You are a model to everyone out there. Thank you. I will post this video on my blog. I have also gone pink this month. Take care and health and well wishes to Alexa.

4. Kelly October 8th, 2007 at 12:21 pm 4

   Lauren such a great idea I just had to play long, my sister is being tested for inflammatory breast cancer right now so this is very close to my heart here is a link to my smilebox http://diariesofastamper.blogspot.com/2007/10/i-saw-this-over-at-my-times-blog-my.html

5. Aimee October 8th, 2007 at 12:43 pm 5

   I added and shared this on my blog… http://aimee-relaxinwhilestampin.blogspot.com/2007/10/going-pink.html

   Cancer has affected my family greatly in the past few years as well. My Grandfather’s wife is currently fighting Breast Cancer and my father has been fighting lukemia for the past 5 years.

6. Susan hall October 8th, 2007 at 1:44 pm 6

   Lost my birthdad to lung cancer in 2004. my stepdad had breast cancer in 2002 and had a mastectomy of his right breast. He went 5 years 1 month and the cancer came back in his lung in Sept of last year. He died 1-2-07. My sisters and my mom did the susan komen breast cancer walk in June of this Year. i did not get to participate because I have asthma real bad and the Weather was rainy. They walked for my dad. (My dad is my stepdad) He raise us 5 girls. I pray for your daughter all the time. Susan

7. Bonnie aka raduse October 8th, 2007 at 2:58 pm 7

   Lauren, I don’t have a blog, but also support breast cancer research through Susan B Koemen in memory of my mom, and ACS so other families don’t have to go thru what Alexa is going thru. We need to eradicate this disease once and for all.

8. Holly October 8th, 2007 at 3:04 pm 8

   Super idea…I added one to my blog. Cancer has touched my life in so many ways…I won’t post a book–just a thanks!!
   hugs,
   Holly
   http://hollydaze-holly.blogspot.com/

9. mcbetty October 8th, 2007 at 3:47 pm 9

   No blog. With stats I read long time ago, one in four people will be diagnosed with cancer … Too many of us have been touched, if not in our own bodies, then emotionally and spiritually because of those we love.
   Think Pink.
   Betty

10. Chris October 8th, 2007 at 3:53 pm 10

    http://chrisscrappinanstampintx.blogspot.com/2007/10/october-breast-cancer-awareness.html

    Lauren,
    I did use my picture, but a great idea. I signed up for the smilebox just to spread the word!! Awesome idea. Anything we can do to spread the word!!!! Thanks! Chris

11. Karen October 8th, 2007 at 4:48 pm 11

    I can’t do the SmileBox thing, but wanted to tell about my very best friend, my sister, my twin, there is just not a proper name for her!

    She has breast cancer, stage 4, has had a mastomecty, a lymphtomecty (sp?) and then Radiation on her neck.

    She goes for her PET/CT scan this month again and I have been praying they don’t find anything new, or bigger this time.

    She was the one who 3 yeas ago, got me into stampin and has been by my side ever since.

    I pray daily that I will be able to keep her here with me a bit longer and the cancer will be slower or the meds will get better or the *cure* will come before it is too late.

    You my dear, know all about this yourself, so I say a prayer for you and Alexa also.

    When it touches our lives, it knocks us off our feet and takes the wind right out of our sails!

    Karen P

12. Brenmarie October 8th, 2007 at 4:50 pm 12

    My dear grandmother was diagnosed with Breast cancer in May of this year. It has been very hard for me for I am very close with her and I was so far away I couldn’t go visit her when I wanted to. I also lost a great uncle to cancer in 1994. I was still very young and all I remember of him now is he used to give us children a ride on his golf cart. All of us wanted to be out of our beds by 8 in the mornings so we could ride along with his as he drove around the yard to make sure everything was ok.

    I don’t have a blog to add the smile box to.

13. kathy j October 8th, 2007 at 7:21 pm 13

    Love the smile box. I don’t have a blog to link to but I love yours. Faith is defintely what gets us thru everyday, one day at a time. Blessings to you and your family. Think Pink!!

14. Lori October 8th, 2007 at 7:32 pm 14

    Thanks, Lauren. I don’t have a blog to post to…but my dad is currently going through treatment for Multiple Myeloma. He was diagnosed a few months ago and has been through radiation and will be starting chemotherapy soon. Unfortunately, one of my husband’s aunt’s passed away about a month ago from breast cancer. Also, my father-in-law passed away in 1998 from cancer. He was originally diagnosed about 10 years prior to that and went into remission…but it came back fast and furious.
    My stepdaughter (12 1/2 years old) has said several times over the past few years that she plans to find a cure for cancer.

15. Lynda October 8th, 2007 at 7:58 pm 15

    Hi Lauren!
    This is a great idea and I will try to figure out how to do the smilebox on my blog after posting! I think I would rather use your picture because I don’t have a good one of me!!! LOL!

    Anyway, I lost the woman who meant EVERYTHING to me when I was 18 years old ~ My MOM. I recently ran across her death certificate (she passed away 24 years ago (yes, I am OLD!!!), and it read that she passed away from lung cancer. Because it was so long ago and happened so quickly, I really don’t think the doctors knew for sure. I do remember that the cancer in her liver was a big problem. I wish there had been a REAL diagnosis as it is something that is in my thoughts for my health as well as my brother and my kids.

    Also, I would LOVE to donate to your box of pink things! Send me an email and let me know what you need!

    Thanks Lauren!

    ~Lynda

16. Maria October 8th, 2007 at 8:56 pm 16

    I’ve added the smilebox video to my blog

17. Angie Britt October 8th, 2007 at 9:17 pm 17

    I don’t have a blog. Lauren, you truely are one awesome chick…I don’t know how you do it all. My father passed away when I was 15 and this week my mom goes for a biopsy on her breast. I’m praying that it’s nothing bad…don’t know what I’d do with out her.

18. Kim Kowal October 9th, 2007 at 7:35 am 18

    I don’t have a blog, so I can’t do the smilebox but I have been touched by cancer. My husband was diagnosed with Lyphoma2 years ago. He went through the grueling treatments of chemo and radiation and being sick and going back and forth to the hospital and it was touch and go for a while but I am happy to say that he is cancer free. Now he has to go every three months for a check up but he has been declared free of the cancer and that is a relief.

19. Nancy Wyant October 9th, 2007 at 12:48 pm 19

    I have been following your blog for a month. Alexa has touched my heart.

    Cancer can be cruel. I lost my dear sweet husband 4 years ago to Renal (Kidney) Cancer. He fought the good fight. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. It certainly changed my life.

20. Alisa October 9th, 2007 at 2:34 pm 20

    I forgot to leave my link last time…sorry…space case over here. Here it is.

    http://bunkerthoughts.blogspot.com

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22. Rachel Hope October 9th, 2007 at 8:28 pm 22

    I went pink! Well….a little button on the side…if I knew how to do anything with the splitcoast blogs I would tell you how….Sorry!

    I am lucky to have a pretty Cancer free family, but I support Anything that will keep it that way!!

23. Rachel Hope October 9th, 2007 at 8:44 pm 23

    Oops…forgot my Blog Link DUH!!! http://hopestampseternal.blogspot.com/2007/10/pink-for-october.html

24. JoAnn October 9th, 2007 at 8:54 pm 24

    I don’t have a blog so I can’t do the download, but I’ve been touched by cancer. First, my dear husband was diagnosed in 2006 with squamous cell carcinoma/unknown primary/head & neck area and endured both chemo & radiation which devastated and wasted his body. Then, this year I was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive cancer (sebaceous cell carcinoma) which is resistant to both chemo & radiation with surgery being the recommended “cure”. (I had 1/4 of my left eyelid removed.) The good news is that my husband is regaining some of his strength and has been cancer-free for 15 months, and I have been cancer-free for almost months. Less than 1% of all cancer diagnosed is my type of cancer which is generally located first in the eyelid area but can jump anywhere in the body (brain, bone, organs, etc.)

    I’ve learned to make the most of each day and express my love to my family and friends daily. My crafts have been therapeutic to me. I’m so grateful to you and others who support ACS, and I was thrilled to read Lori’s reply about her step-daughter. Thanks to all of you!

25. Debbi (stampinCPA) October 9th, 2007 at 9:56 pm 25

    Your tireless efforts on behalf of fundraising is amazing (as is everything you do). Honestly, I don’t know anyone who hasn’t been touched by cancer. Thank you for making a difference and helping others find ways to make a difference too.

26. Sue October 10th, 2007 at 2:58 am 26

    Detecting breast cancer early is when it is easiest to treat.

27. Rebecca October 10th, 2007 at 7:32 pm 27

    Thanks Lauren! You’ve inspired me to do my first smilebox 🙂 think pink and check it out!
    http://bellacarta.typepad.com/rebecca/2007/10/think-pink.html

    Your story with Alexa is an inspiration to me! Unfortunately, cancer touches all of us, and we know it doesn’t discriminate.

    As its been said before “cancer sucks!”

    But I love this poem, I think it reminds us that there is hope and where there is hope there can be a CURE!

    Cancer is so limited …
    It cannot cripple love,
    It cannot shatter hope,
    It cannot corrode faith,
    It cannot eat away at peace,
    It cannot destroy confidence,
    It cannot kill friendship,
    It cannot shut out memories,
    It cannot invade the soul,
    it cannot reduce eternal life,
    It cannot quench the spirit,
    It cannot lessen the power
    of the resurrection.

28. Wendy October 11th, 2007 at 12:31 am 28

    I love the poem in Rebecca’s post! Thanks Lauren for sharing about cancer and raising awareness. You’ve been through a long and hard battle with Alexa, but your honest telling of the whole story brings light to many people. Thank you for all that you do!

    My grandmother had breast cancer (and radical mastectomy) in the 50’s and survived. My mom had breast cancer in the 70’s and did not survive. I was diagnosed with DCIS in March, had a lumpectomy, and I’m a 6 month survivor! Early detection was so important. My recent MRI has an area of concern, but the doctor thinks it’s nothing to worry about. God’s faithfulness and the prayers of so many friends have seen me through….

    I don’t have a blog so I can’t share much publically, but you have done all of us – and many more out there who read faithfully – a great service. Bless you!

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30. mj albright October 11th, 2007 at 6:06 pm 30

    I just added Smilebox to my blog to assist you in spreading the Awareness:)
    You know I’m here for you to help in your mission to make people aware. I just am so impressed with all your efforts. You are an angel.

    I lost my brother when I was 10 yo. He was 11 yo. He battled Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma for 5 long years. Naturally, I was so young and uneducated at that age, and my parents didn’t really tell me that much (well, as much as a kid could understand). And, way back then, with all the hospital policies, I couldn’t go to the hospital to visit…it would be a monthly special treat if I could go (and he was in for weeks at a time it felt). I think this tragic experience has sculped my personality…(for the better that is). I’m so sensitive to the word cancer and would do anything to help someone.

    I appreciate all your efforts.

31. Anne Marie October 11th, 2007 at 7:42 pm 31

    Hi Lauren,
    I lost my brother to bone cancer when he was 14 years old. He was hit by a car, while riding his bike. Broke his leg, and it took the doctor’s 3 months to find the tumor…..as his leg kept swelling in the cast. He had his leg amputated from his hip. he was an 8th grader at the time. He never once let it bother him. He took this on as his “mission”. He would go into the hosptial with younger ones, for Chemo and he would be their buddy. He would make them laugh, make up stories as to how he lost his leg (you knwo their are a LOT of SHARKS in the Michigan Great Lakes!) Just so the young ones would take their mind off their pain. He was a role model for me – his 20 year old sister! The one thing he hated the most was his wig. He hated that thing! He would rather be bald. He died a year after the accident. He was just beginning his life in high school. At his funeral tons of his classmates told my parents what an awesome son they had….which we already knew. His funeral was 103 cars long!! The funeral director, told my parents it was larger than when the mayor of our city passed away! Anyhow, the reason for this long story, is to tell you, because of him and his positive influence on people, we his sisters, have made 10 donations to “Locks of Love” in his name. I am at my 4th donation at age 45! We all feel that if a new wig for a child makes their day a little better, than we have made a difference…..as my brother did when he would be the younger ones buddies!

32. Catherine October 12th, 2007 at 10:46 am 32

    I have added the pink logo onto my site, also am about to add the smilebox logo too…here is my link: http://www.mystampinggrounds.blogspot.com (just give me a few minutes to get it up please, lol, lately blogger is being tempermental). I lost my grandmother and my Great Unlce to cancer…the hardest loss was my grandmother, because we were so close :(!

33. Mary R. October 12th, 2007 at 8:01 pm 33

    Hi, I am a fan and I love your style. Cancer has touched many members of my family. I lost both of my grandmothers and my mother in law to breast cancer. My mother is a two time breast cancer survivor although she had a complete masectomy of both breasts last year. I think we are getting closer to finding a cure and I hope to see it in my lifetime. I admire your strength and courage in the face of all you go through with your child. You and your family are often in my prayers. If you will send me your snail mail, I would like to contribute to the pink goodies. Thanks for taking the time from your busy life to share with and inspire your fellow stampers.

34. StampingQueenJAR October 13th, 2007 at 8:13 am 34

    Lauren, this is such a great idea. My grandmother was a Breast Cancer survivor and I have a very dear friend who also is a survivor. Can you PM me through SCS (my screen name is the name I listed here) and send me your addy? I will contribute! Thanks for your daily inspiration!
    —Judy

35. StampingQueenJAR October 13th, 2007 at 8:14 am 35

    You can find my PINK on my website by clicking on my name or here:
    http://www.jarfullofjoy.blogspot.com

    (Forgot to put that above!)

36. bebemiqui October 13th, 2007 at 10:40 am 36

    My grandpa was a man who shunned the doctor at all cost. He stayed away despite all the physical pain that told him their was something wrong. By the time we talked him into going it was too wide spread for anything to be done. It was very difficult to watch him slowly deteriorated in front of our eyes.
    Because of his death, my family is much more conscious of our health and our physicals.

37. Jean October 13th, 2007 at 6:06 pm 37

    I also have gone pink for breast cancer awareness. I’ve really been entralled with WhyMommy’s breast cancer story and have learned so much from her. I created up the widget on this post http://workingmomma247.blogspot.com/2007/10/breast-cancer-awareness-week-2.html

38. HeyHeyPaula October 16th, 2007 at 7:06 pm 38

    I don’t have a blog but I support cancer research. My granddad died of pancreatic cancer. Even after all these years, I miss him. It seems as if we are all touched by this disease in one way or another. If we all work together maybe we can find the cure, if not in our lifetime maybe our childrens’ or grandchildrens’.

39. Cathy M October 19th, 2007 at 8:21 am 39

    I also don’t have a blog……but our lives have been touched by relatives and friends that we know who have had cancer or are still going through treatment.
    Thank you for making a difference……..you and your family remain in my prayers.

40. Bee October 19th, 2007 at 9:09 am 40

    Bravo for all your awareness work Lauren! For October my blog has gone pink, it’s super flashy but I guess that goes well with awareness! 😉

    I am lucky enough that nobody in my close family was touched with fatal cancer. My grandpa had a cancer in his bladder but he was already in his 90s and had a few more good years after it was removed!!!

    The closest scare was right at home: My last pregnancy I lost the baby at 3 1/2 months into the pregnancy, and was later diagnosed with a molar pregnancy (placenta tumor). I had one tiny little injection of methotrexate (chemo drug) in my butt and was pretty terrified but I was super lucky and my tumor didn’t evolve in a full blown cancer (that’s the risk with this tumor).

    At that time I had just learned that my son Noah was autistic, and I swear this is what pulled me through. I told myself “I don’t have cancer, my little guy needs me too much right now, so there is no way I am having a cancer!” and that was it, I pushed it aside in my brain and tried to believe in my lucky star, and 16 months later I was finally considered cured ! 😀

41. Bee October 19th, 2007 at 9:18 am 41

    Actually I did lose an uncle to kidney cancer, and several great-uncles and great-aunts but I meant “very immediate family” by close family. I was already living in the states when my uncle got sick and I didn’t see him sick. I saw pictures and it was pretty sad. I know it was hard on my Mom’s family and his wife and kids who were just young adults.
    Actually I became a nurse after seeing a distant relative die in his twenties. That really shook me up.

42. shuggy October 19th, 2007 at 12:35 pm 42

    i went pink at the beginning of october and now after visiting your site, i added a smilebox to my blog. thanks for the inspiration!!!

    http://stampingsoftheshug.blogspot.com/2007/10/think-pink-part-2.html

43. Sarah October 21st, 2007 at 10:09 am 43

    Lauren, this is awesome what you are doing. I am even much more computer challenged than you, I am sure, but will enlist the kelp of my DD to get a smilebox on the blog I am now just starting. What a great cause.
    The above stories are just heart wrenching. And so many of them! I have several people that come to mind- two in particular. I had a dear friend whom I met through our children’s elementary school who lost her battle to Cancer 4 years ago. She left a wonderful, loving husband and two young children. It was during her courageous battle with the disease that I came to meet her amazing mother, whom I have since become best friends with (and even best stamping buddies!). It is comforting to us that within our friendship are the bonds we had with her daughter Julie whom we talk about and remember and feel is looking down on us as we share both laughter and tears together. Her passing created such a huge loss in the lives of so many!
    The other is a wonderful woman who has been more help to my family than I could ever put into words. For several years, she has been the most amazing and helpful doctor to my three autistic children than I could even put into words. She has a disabled child herself and is one of the most compassionate, caring and giving people I know. Just 3 days ago I learned that she recently had a very large Cancerous tumor removed from her body and will be going through chemo for the next year. To think the life of someone so important to so many people is now so seriously jeopardized is just so frightening- not to mention the battle she undoubtedly has ahead of her, and all that her family will have to endure as well.
    Of course, then, there are the children- and they are the ones who always show amazing strength and touch our lives and hearts in a way that surpass all others. My children have had several friends who have both won- and lost- their battles with Cancer.
    Sorry to ramble on so, but this really is a HUGE topic which has such effect on countless lives. Thank you for your continuing contribution to this very, very important cause. You- and all of us- can and make a difference!

44. Jenny October 21st, 2007 at 11:40 am 44

    Hi Lauren,

    Keep on doing what you’re doing, it’s fantastic that you are so committed to raising awareness. Cancer has touched me, like so many others, in many ways. At the moment breast cancer is a big issue for me as not one but two of my cousins have had mastectomies in the past 6 weeks.

45. Lissa October 22nd, 2007 at 7:05 pm 45

    HI Lauren-I don’t have a blog but support the ACS-My close friend literally just got out of surgery one hour ago after being diagnosed with breast cancer 2 weeks ago. She just had a double mastectomy after 6 1/2 hours of surgery. She has 3 children and they are all having a tough time. They are 13, 12 and 10. The 12 year old girl just got pink hair extensions, the 13 year old boy had the dentist put pink elastics on his braces and the 10 year old was upset that he didn’t have long hair or braces so he wanted to paint his nails pink! (He settled for pink tape on his hockey stick!!) I think you are amazing to do this and raise awareness of this horrific disease. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with us.

46. Viv (VivLyn) October 24th, 2007 at 4:56 pm 46

    Wow, so many stories and only read a few. I do not have a blog but am a breast cancer survivor of 12 years now! I had a lumpectomy (had to go in twice to get clean margins), chemo and radiation! My son was diagnosed 7 years ago with testicular cancer and had the left testicule removed. My grandmother on my mother’s side died of uteran cancer. Had an aunt on my mother’s side with breast cancer back when they did those horrible mastecomies that took everything down to the rib cage. Here’s praying they find a cure in our lifetime. Thanks for all you do Lauren!

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49. Marilyn Cline October 30th, 2007 at 7:15 am 49

    Lauren – I don’t have a blog and am not real savvy on downloading things, but my number 1 donation giving goes to Breast Cancer Awareness. I wear the ribbon on my name badge every day, and have added pink to my wardrobe and my decorating – I am really liking pink now!! My grandmother died from breast cancer, so of course, it hits close to home. I admire the way you handle your life and all that it entails – I know it is a lot of hard work – and to still make some fabulous cards – what a great stress outlet for you. Your family is always in my prayers.

50. Stephanie October 30th, 2007 at 8:10 am 50

    Lauren,
    I am working on setting up my blog, actually doing a “blog bootcamp” right now so hopefully in the next couple of weeks, too late to “go pink” in October, but never to late to continually pray for a cure! I am preparing to do the 3day walk in Phoenix this weekend! Your attitude and strength is contagious and we in the stamping community are so blessed that you share your wonderful talent with us.

51. Lori M October 30th, 2007 at 10:38 am 51

    I don’t have a blog Lauren but especially this month thinking pink pink pink! I know several women, family and friends who are breast cancer survivors. I had a neighbor die to cancer a couple of years ago. Very very sad, but he was a trooper to the very end! I started walking the walk for the cure in Minneapolis 3 years ago. I walk with my mom and aunt (who is a 4 year survivor). In Minneapolis the walk is on Mothers day. Perfect day for the walk in my opinion!
    Thanks so much for all you do Lauren!

52. Lisa October 30th, 2007 at 1:37 pm 52

    I don’t have a blog, but I am a loyal fan of yours. I most likely don’t comment much because, well honestly I have NO good reason. I do have to say that I am constantly amazed by your strength, honesty, compassion, and amazing creativity in the thick of it all!!! I truly enjoy reading your blog every day.
    My paternal grand-mother had breast cancer 20+ years ago, they did a radical mastectomy and she was cancer free for the remainder of her life. My DH lost both his parents as well as his step-father to brain cancer.
    Thank you Lauren, for all YOU do!!

53. Debbie October 30th, 2007 at 3:15 pm 53

    I don’t have a blog site either but as a breast cancer survivor wanted to say how much I support breast cancer research. My blog would definitely be pink if I had one 🙂 I enjoy your blog every day.

54. SandyT October 30th, 2007 at 3:27 pm 54

    I don’t have a blog, but I do what I can to support the teams that do the research. Thank YOU also, Lauren, for what you do for to bring awareness to us. My Mom is a TEN year breast cancer survivor after a radical mastectomy. I don’t know what I would do with out her, so I am thankful for any progress that is made to get rid of this awful disease.

55. Beth M (SCS ematson) October 30th, 2007 at 3:30 pm 55

    I don’t have a blog but I did forward the smilebox postcard on to friends and family. Thankfully I don’t have much experience with breast cancer but do know the importance of early detection. Both of my Grandmothers suffered from colon cancer so at the age of 39 I have already had 3 colonoscopies. Thanks for the challenge to spread the word, make donations for research and for the chance to win great prizes.

    Love your blog and all you do!

56. Mary Anne October 30th, 2007 at 5:07 pm 56

    I’ve lost two friends in the past 10 years to liver/colon cancer. The first one was only 35 years old when she died..the mother of two small children. She was actually my sister’s best friend, but I knew her from parties at my sister’s. Then, when she got ill, my sister arranged a “meals on wheels” so that someone cooked dinner and delivered it every night for her family. We must have done this for six months, then she got better for awhile, then became sick again. I really admired her courage..she battled this disease to the very end..she was determined to live as long as she could and enjoy as much of her children’s lives as possible..I don’t know that I could ever be as brave and cheerful as she remained until the end..she left her children and friends a wonderful legacy, and I think of her often. I really learned from her to live each day and never forget what a gift it is.
    Another friend died two years ago, very quickly from cancer. Its a terrible disease that I hope will eventually be cured.

57. cjweb October 30th, 2007 at 5:27 pm 57

    I visit your blog often, I love it!
    I lost my Mom, who was my best friend, almost two years ago to cancer. My Mom was given 8-10 years to live but survived 20 years with cancer. She was amazing, not mention the best Nana to my girls!

58. Billie October 30th, 2007 at 6:38 pm 58

    Wow, so many stories.
    First Lauren, your an amzing lady, and Alexa even more amazing, I hope and wish the best for her and her sweet little face.

    My mom had Breast Cancer at age 42, she is now 63 and doing great. I have had 2 uncles that passed. One was 43 he was my dads youngest brother and he left behind 8 kids. My other uncle was one of my dads older brothers. He was in his late 50’s.

    Now…..I am sad to say I just lost my one and only Grandma a couple days ago. Let me tell you, she just turned 93 and was as smart as a whip. What took her life I can’t say for sure. She was diagnosed with Breast Cancer about 2 yrs ago, had a masectomy and did very well after. At the age of 93 she was more than ready to go. Not only did she keep her heart with Grandpa its been 30 yrs this year she waited to be with him again and she will now be reunited with my uncles. I am gonna miss her so much.

    Lauren, thanks for your stories and everything you do and have done in the past.

59. Julie Hughes October 30th, 2007 at 7:51 pm 59

    Your blog is motivational to me. I love your work and the strength you get and have for your family. My friend just finished 8 rounds of chemo, a double mastectomy and radiation. I was happy to be with herin the hospital for her chemo or giving her rides. She’s healthy now, which is a blessing.

60. Pat October 31st, 2007 at 6:19 am 60

    I have not had to deal with cancer in my family. My 20 year old son has had diabetes since he was 10 and that is a daily issue. My youngest son died from a rare disease when he was 5. I can understand the devestation that cancer has on families and the daily struggles that come with disease.

    Thanks for sharing all your ideas and stories.

    Pat

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