I can't express the joy I am feeling at this very moment. I had a CT Scan yesterday morning and I received the results about an hour ago and they are AWESOME!!!
I'm talkin awesome.
In April I had three tumors measuring:
1. 8MM (this was previously 5MM - nasty, strong, little thing)
2. almost 7MM
3. 2MM
In May I have....wait for it........
1. 5MM (the nasty, strong, little thing SHRANK 3MM - can I get a WOOHOO???)
2. 6MM - HELLO - this one SHRANK too.....OK I can barely contain myself.....
3. Oh and tumor #3...good-bye tumor number #3.... because, um, what was that???? That's right we can't see you anymore. So long sucker!!!
The doctor told me to keep doing whatever it is I am doing and they will keep doing what they have been doing.
I firmly believe that it was the food, wine, walking and peace of Italy, which made the tumors shrink. With that said if there is anyone out there that finds themselves headed to my motherland let me know and I just might tag along : )
Thank you all for your continued love, prayers and support. You make the hard days bearable and the good days even better.
What a way to start a long weekend and it's sunny outside - this is just the best day!!
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
I love you all!
Maria
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Nazareth Academy Relay for Life 2010......Team Cancer Battle I and II Rocked!!!
Hello All,
I am happy to report that my alma mater, Nazareth Academy was hoping to raise $45,000 during the Relay for Life last weekend, but they far exceeded that number by raising over $86,000. Can I get an AMEN??
I am also happy to report that Team Cancer Battle came in 2nd Place, raising over $3,600. Can I get an AMEN? Thank you to every single person who participated, donated, thought about us during the 12 hour relay, or simply said a prayer with us in mind.
I have to give four special shout outs to my Relay for Life ALL NIGHTERS....
Debbie Barrick-Kamplain - my soul sister and speaking buddy (she did awesome).
Betty DiNatale - sister by marriage, but sister all the same. She walked all night blisters and all.
Katherine Campbell - my big sis. She went from Relay at 6am Sunday morning to my niece's dance competition after being up all night long. Can you say...amazing?
Wayne Madden - I'm giving him a shout out, but lets be honest if he had chosen not to stay overnight that wouldn't have gone well for him : )
I have to give one very special SHOUT OUT to my nephew
Eddie Campbell (aka the Buddha). Indulge me for a moment.
During Relay for Life they do a candle lighting ceremony for all of the people battling cancer and that includes all of those who have passed (this year it also included a candle for my college roommate whose death was more tragic than cancer). It is a very emotional ceremony. It just so happens that I was standing with my nephew at the time away from the rest of our team and well I was strong during most of it, most of it.
There was this moment when I thought about the people that we had lit candles for Walter Prus (Betty's Dad), Mr. Tucker (Monica's Dad), Mr. Miglio (Gwen's Dad), Lisa Callahan-Kay (my sister K's dear friend), Becky Klein (my college roommate) and my dear sister-in-law Shannon Madden-Allbright and well I just lost it. Tears were streaming down my face. I couldn't help it. I was trying to be strong in front of Buddha, but I just wept for the loss of these wonderful people.
What happened next was truly amazing. Eddie simply put his arms around me, told me how much he loved me and wiped my tears away (literally).
I have to tell you that cancer sucks, but it is the moments like that that make it bearable. To know that my eleven year old nephew is going to be a better man for having been a part of my battle makes me so happy. I love you Buddha...I really do!
I can't thank each of you enough. It was a fantastic night that meant a great deal to me. I really wanted to honor all of the people that are dealing or have dealt with some form of cancer and not just the boob cancer.
I love you all dearly,
Maria xo
I am happy to report that my alma mater, Nazareth Academy was hoping to raise $45,000 during the Relay for Life last weekend, but they far exceeded that number by raising over $86,000. Can I get an AMEN??
I am also happy to report that Team Cancer Battle came in 2nd Place, raising over $3,600. Can I get an AMEN? Thank you to every single person who participated, donated, thought about us during the 12 hour relay, or simply said a prayer with us in mind.
I have to give four special shout outs to my Relay for Life ALL NIGHTERS....
Debbie Barrick-Kamplain - my soul sister and speaking buddy (she did awesome).
Betty DiNatale - sister by marriage, but sister all the same. She walked all night blisters and all.
Katherine Campbell - my big sis. She went from Relay at 6am Sunday morning to my niece's dance competition after being up all night long. Can you say...amazing?
Wayne Madden - I'm giving him a shout out, but lets be honest if he had chosen not to stay overnight that wouldn't have gone well for him : )
I have to give one very special SHOUT OUT to my nephew
Eddie Campbell (aka the Buddha). Indulge me for a moment.
During Relay for Life they do a candle lighting ceremony for all of the people battling cancer and that includes all of those who have passed (this year it also included a candle for my college roommate whose death was more tragic than cancer). It is a very emotional ceremony. It just so happens that I was standing with my nephew at the time away from the rest of our team and well I was strong during most of it, most of it.
There was this moment when I thought about the people that we had lit candles for Walter Prus (Betty's Dad), Mr. Tucker (Monica's Dad), Mr. Miglio (Gwen's Dad), Lisa Callahan-Kay (my sister K's dear friend), Becky Klein (my college roommate) and my dear sister-in-law Shannon Madden-Allbright and well I just lost it. Tears were streaming down my face. I couldn't help it. I was trying to be strong in front of Buddha, but I just wept for the loss of these wonderful people.
What happened next was truly amazing. Eddie simply put his arms around me, told me how much he loved me and wiped my tears away (literally).
I have to tell you that cancer sucks, but it is the moments like that that make it bearable. To know that my eleven year old nephew is going to be a better man for having been a part of my battle makes me so happy. I love you Buddha...I really do!
I can't thank each of you enough. It was a fantastic night that meant a great deal to me. I really wanted to honor all of the people that are dealing or have dealt with some form of cancer and not just the boob cancer.
I love you all dearly,
Maria xo
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