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Posted by citizenjournalist Sat May 5, 2007 11:32:11 PDT
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0 responses 0 comments I'm a 9 year survivor of nonhodgkins lymphoma of the bone. I was diagnosed on July 24, 1998. I went through 6 months of chemo. During that time I had a respiratory arrest and a cardiac arrest. I survived it all and here I am. I have a wonderful family. My husband Vince is just outstanding. I felt like I was surrounded and loved by prayer because so many people were praying for me. I have relatives in Canada and I was in everybody's prayer circle. I felt I was wrapped in prayer. I'm sure that's what brought me through.

Msgr Stephen Frost gave me the blessing of the sick at least three times to be sure that I would pull through. I go to Christ the King church.

It's been a wonderful blessing. It helps youi realize what is important in life and don't sweat the small stuff. I've gone on to do the things I never thought I'd have the time for. one is oil painting. It's a crazy group of 10 ladies and we meet on Tuesday afternoon at Winnie DeShutter's, the instructor. And this last year I was declared totally free of cancer, so I've gone back to work as an RN and this is my anniversary of my first full year of being back at work. I thank God every day for the blessings that I have.

To all of you, thank you.

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