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Old guard here....busy with life....10 years later....
I am thankful for being able to post this....
10 years ago, November 27, I was told I needed to "get my affairs in order, you have 6 months to live". I do not follow directions very well (although I DID get my will finished, trust for my disabled daughters established, etc) and so I come to this anniversary I was not expected to live to celebrate.
My life was changed forever by these 3 words "You have cancer". Over the years, as I continue contact with many, many cancer warriors, I reflect on how blessed I am to have so many that I am honored to call 'friend'. I have needed to tuck many in my heart, as with those we have see go on this year, but they are safe there, and they still make me smile as something reminds me of them...
I have once again reconfigured my life, and live in 2 countries on a permanent basis. I now can communicate in 3 (and a half...still working on Italian) languages, and I have, as a result of my living choices, sold my business, and, after the miracle event of a new heart for my beau last July, have taken up traveling to places I have only dreamed of.
I have written a book, and smile at the wonderful responses to it.
I still keep you all here in my prayers every night, although many of you I have not officially 'met'.
Thank you for kindly reading my post, as many of you have not known me...and I wish the wish of each of you being able to post such as I do now....10 years after the menace cancer first made itself known to me!
I wish you all the happiest of holidays....Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and all of the assorted other greetings for my beautiful diverse set of friends!
BIG hugs, Kathi *smile*
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Lovelyjessiesmom1 said:Uplifting
What a wonderful uplifting post! Very articulate and inspirational. We could all learn a little something from it. Thank you.
IRENE
Just lovely.
Thank you for your story. And for being you:)
xoxo
Victoria
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There you go again....
We all ALWAYS want to know the exact title of that book and any new ones.... How we gonna buy them without knowing that?
We know you are not here trying to sell books....we know you are here because of the absolute hell you have been thru but you survived & because we need to hear from you and know it is possible to survive.... You are a Beacon of Light to all of us. May God continue to Bless you and thank you for Blessing Us.
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LOVE You, Miss Kathi !!GlowMore said:There you go again....
We all ALWAYS want to know the exact title of that book and any new ones.... How we gonna buy them without knowing that?
We know you are not here trying to sell books....we know you are here because of the absolute hell you have been thru but you survived & because we need to hear from you and know it is possible to survive.... You are a Beacon of Light to all of us. May God continue to Bless you and thank you for Blessing Us.
I am so happy, and PROUD at all of your accomplishments - Bless to have had the pleasure of meeting you,and spending time with you as well.
Please continue the accomplishments, and enjoy your bi-country life with Hans.
Gentle hugs, and continued good health.
Vicki Sam
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Thank you, my dear!desertgirl947 said:Great post of encouragement!
Great post of encouragement! Thanks.
Hugs, Kathi
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Thank you, Irene!jessiesmom1 said:Uplifting
What a wonderful uplifting post! Very articulate and inspirational. We could all learn a little something from it. Thank you.
IRENE
Hugs, Kathi
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Thank you, dear Heather!Heatherbelle said:Thank you Kathi
BeautifulThank you Kathi
Beautiful words of hope and encouragement.Xoxo, heather
Hugs, Kathi
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Thank you, dear Susan!Christmas Girl said:Season's Greetings...
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays... all that good stuff, to one & all!!!
So few of the 'old guard' still active here. Nice to find your uplifing & encouraging words, Kathi!
Kind regards, Susan
Hugs, Kathi
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Thank you, dearest, for your warm words!GlowMore said:There you go again....
We all ALWAYS want to know the exact title of that book and any new ones.... How we gonna buy them without knowing that?
We know you are not here trying to sell books....we know you are here because of the absolute hell you have been thru but you survived & because we need to hear from you and know it is possible to survive.... You are a Beacon of Light to all of us. May God continue to Bless you and thank you for Blessing Us.
(shhhh....the title is "It's hard to say 'No' to a bald lady"....available on Amazon, inexpensive in the Kindle e-book version)....
Hugs, Kathi
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Thank you, my dear!disneyfan2008 said:wow
wow
Hugs, Kathi
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Vicki Sam......VickiSam said:LOVE You, Miss Kathi !!
I am so happy, and PROUD at all of your accomplishments - Bless to have had the pleasure of meeting you,and spending time with you as well.
Please continue the accomplishments, and enjoy your bi-country life with Hans.
Gentle hugs, and continued good health.
Vicki Sam
Thank you, dear one, for your gentle hugs and warm words!
Hugs, Kathi
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