In my post ‘The number 12‘, I concluded with the following –
Chemotherapy will begin this Thursday and continue for the next 12 weeks. . . I will keep positive thoughts and faith to create a positive outcome.
In today’s post, I conclude with the following –
Yesterday was the first day of my chemotherapy treatment. Thoughts, Feelings; moving forward –
My prayers and wishes with u . Its really very painful to see this .. May u recover soon . Sending whole-hearted sympathy and kindness to u .. I will pray to Almighty tonight . Take care .. Positivity & strength go together a long way . And I find that in you .
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Thank you for your support, I truly appreciate them very much. And thanks for stopping by today to read and comment. I hope you have a happy day. 🙂
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You are a brave man, Terry. Take rest and do exactly as the doctors tell you .It was nice to see you smiling . My prayers and love for you…<3 Everything will be fine, you'll pull through… don't worry… ❤
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Thank you Maniparna, I am resting and doing what is best and yes, I will pull through this. I appreciate your support very much – have a happy day my friend! 🙂
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Thanks for your openness we will be looking out for your updates
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You are welcome, and thank you for taking the time to read, watch and comment. Have a great day. 🙂
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Aw Terry-it is hard to like this post but we all knew it would be coming-in that you will show us all your strength, vulnerability, all emotions that you will endure-during this process of chemo. As I keep repeating myself you will be FINE, I know that already. We all appreciate your keeping us informed as you progress through this, we are here for YOU! These are not idle words Terry and Gary I mean them!!! Sunshine Hugs from across the State of Florida. xo
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Thank you Cheryl, you are very kind to me, I am fortunate to have met friends such as yourself here on WP. One day I plan to travel your way and give you a big hug. Hope you are having some sun today – it is shining bright here. 🙂
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I will hold you to that enormous Hug Terry-when this is completed, for sure! Overcast today but very warm out-we do need some rain. xx
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Prayers and support..my best friend finished her treatment last week ..would love to share with you what she and myself do daily..256-274-7826 message me so I know its you..sandra moore
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Thank you Sandra for your support, I truly appreciate it. Hope you have a happy weekend. 🙂
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Sending positive vibes your way. ☺
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Thank you Van, I can feel them! Appreciate you very much, have a great day. 🙂
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This brings back memories of me taking my father for his chemo treatments – once a month for over two years. We had the most interesting talks on these drives, and he impressed me with his attitude. You remind me of him. A positive spin on an unthinkable situation…the best made of a horrifying trial. Bless you.
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Bringing back memories of your dad I hope brings some joy to your day. I remain positive and deal with this one day at a time. Thanks dear, I always appreciate your comments – hope your day is going well. 🙂
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You are brave and resilient Terry. I’m sending you strength and love to get through the treatment and recovery process. xoxoxo
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Thank you Kathryn, your support is greatly appreciated! Happy Friday. 🙂
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This takes me back four years, when I was taking my dear friend for his chemo treatments. Like you, he was a brave soul and always tried to smile throughout the procedure.
It makes me so sad to see you have to go through this. Sending you my warmest wishes and big hugs. 🙂
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Dear Laurel, I appreciate you very much and please do not be sad. I will be fine once I get through this and know your support helped me along the way. Thanks for the wishes and hugs! Have a great day friend. 🙂
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U hate hitting the like button…I don’t like any of this….but it is what it is and another day forward to ridding your body of its unwanted passenger…..thanks for letting us in the chemo room with you, pretty sure we were all suppose to be out in the waiting room, but loved that you sneaked us in!!! lots of love to you,,,rest,let the medication do its thing…by what I understand, they are giving chemo in smaller does over longer periods of time so its not so hard on your body and works better in the long run….you got this my friend….!!!! lots of hugs……xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxkat
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Thanks dear kat, for being there with me, I loved having the support of friends there. I will have another chemo treatment in a week and then have a week off. We will see how the affects are on me soon. Thanks dear, just received all those hugs! 🙂
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Hopefully you being in great health in general….that you will handle the chemo without much issue…..hang in there – one day a ta time….I have heard that pot /or chamomile tea will help with the nausea if it happens….keep it all as natural as possible…just a thought….xxxxkat
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Thank you. 🙂
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My thoughts and prayers are with you, Terry. Have a beautiful and peaceful weekend.
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Thank you Tanya, I am very fortunate to have many wonderful friends such as yourself here on WP. A peaceful weekend to you as well. 🙂
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Oh Terry, it is hard seeing you go through this. I wish I could just take it all away. So pleased you have Gary there with you. Hang in there my friend. Love and hugs x
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Thank you Lynne for being caring toward me – I appreciate you very much. And Gary has taken on lots of responsibilities lately – he is an excellent caregiver. 🙂
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I thought about you a lot yesterday, knowing you were going through this. I’ll continue sending all the good thoughts your way as you recover this weekend.
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Thank you Sarah, you are very kind and considerate – always appreciate you and others here. Have a great day and a better weekend my friend. 🙂
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Hi Terry, this brought back memories of being with my friend during chemotherapy. They put Benadryl in her IV and she often fell asleep on me. I don’t know what cocktail you are on but I hope it doesn’t have too many side effects. If you lose your hair, I will post my shaved head on my blog in solidarity (bet I look better than you… 😄) My friend was very stoic, too, and sometimes that’s what gets you through it. Good luck with how you feel this weekend – the first one might not be too bad? I hope so, anyway. Fairy dust and hugs. 😙 😺 👍
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Kerry, I felt sleepy yesterday, but never feel asleep. I am hoping this weekend is not too bad, we shall find out soon enough. Thanks dear for your support and the fairy dust and hugs. Hope your weekend is wonderful and you are feeling better. 🙂
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Mwah!
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Thanks for sharing this with us dear. I know it’s hard to do that but it helps us to see you and to know you are looking good and fighting the best fight! So much love for you and good vibes sent your way. I am so proud to call you my friend! Let me know if I can reblog this! much love xoxoxo Lynn
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Thank you Lynn for your comment, you always have wonderful written words. You are welcome to reblog, I appreciate you very much. Have a great weekend my good friend. 🙂
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You too dear!
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Terry you are amazing to share your treatments with us. Your courage and positive attitude is much appreciated. Have a restful and peaceful weekend!
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Thank you for your comment and kind words. I hope you have a great weekend. 🙂
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You are on count down now, lets hope the time flies as it normally does, lots of love and positive vibes sent your way always
Brooke
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Thank you Brooke, good way to look at it – on the count down. Have a great weekend my friend! 🙂
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Hope today is finding you well, thinking of you
Brooke
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Get well soon sir.all prayers to u .
Regards Ruchika
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Thank you Ruchika for your support and kind words. Have a happy day my friend. 🙂
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Lots of love and virtual hugs.
xx
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Thank you dear, appreciate you very much. Have a great weekend. 🙂
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You too.
x
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I’m being very practical here Terry. Remember to take your anti nausea before you feel nauseous – it makes a big difference. After the “feel good” meds wear off it may be tough. I keep a diary of Don’s reactions and progress. It has helped so we know what to expect. It is reassuring to know that what you feel is part of the process. Thinking of you and holding you in the light Terry 💛
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Thanks Val, I am taking the anti nausea drugs on a regular basis and I actually have not felt good for almost a week now. The nausea started last Sunday and the doctors believes it to be anticipatory nausea. Gary is good at keeping me on track with my meds. Thanks for your support, have a great weekend. 🙂
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P.s. Can I ask what chemo agents they are giving you?
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I am taking Cisplatin and Gemcitabine.
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This where I would like to have more medical knowledge and information
to support you. Information and knowledge is power when it comes to fighting cancer.
Cisplatin is front line and can be tough, yet every patient is different. Make sure you don’t get constipated and find foods/liquids you can tolerate as your taste changes. Dating and having support and the 2 things that make a difference! You have lots of support and live. Find a way to ensure you eat .
Lecture over. Sending love and holding you in the light 💛
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LOL, no worries about the lecture. Trust me, I research, read and take it all very seriously. Gary has a medical background and is a pharmacist and with the great doctors I have – I know I am in good hands to handle what might take place with my body. Thank you very much Val for your sincere support, I appreciate you very much. 🙂
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I was out today in a beautiful setting and I tried to make you a video but when I came to upload it, discovered I had a lot of footage of my feet and had not realised that all the time I thought I was filming majestic trees etc I had it on pause and when I thought I had stopped I had in fact pressed record!! I will try again soon. It is my first time using a smartphone and I am still getting to grips with it, I know patience is a virtue but it’s not one of mine 😄
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LOL, I laugh Chris, because I have done the same thing. I also have many pictures of the ground! Thanks for trying, I look forward to the video when you get to it. Have a great weekend. 🙂
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Reblogged this on lynz real cooking and commented:
Thoughts and prayers for our dear friend
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Thank you Lynn, I have tears in my eyes because of your support – a very giving person you are.
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You are so special to me and to us! We are right here behind you xxxxxx
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Courage, Terry, this will pass. You have a lot of people sending their good wishes.
Leslie
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Thank you Leslie for your support and good wishes. Have a happy weekend! 🙂
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Have a good weekend yourself, Terry.
Leslie
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I wish you all the strengths you will need to fight this awful disease. I will be thinking of you and will keep you in my thoughts.
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do” – Eleanor Roosevelt
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Thank you very much for your support, I truly appreciate it. I am fortunate to have great friends here including yourself. Have a great weekend. 🙂
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Wishing you strength and comfort and a full and complete recovery. Stay strong and let us all know how you are doing.
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Thank you for your support for me during this time – I truly appreciate it. I will stay strong! Happy Weekend to you! 🙂
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Sending love and hugs and happy healthy healing thoughts dear friend! So good to see your face and hear your voice. Only wish I could give you a hug. Sending one virtually until I can do it in person. You are loved and cared about by many. Thank you for sharing you and your journey and caring so deeply for others. Hugs to Gary too! ❤
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Thank you Jodi for the big virtually hug, it felt good! What a wonderful group of people here on WP – you and others are a great support for me. Thank you dear, I appreciate you – Happy Saturday! 🙂
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Sending lots of love and prayers.
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Thank you Victo, I appreciate you very much. Happy Saturday my friend. 🙂
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Terry…sending light and love and gentle blessings of peace as you embark on this chapter of living life to the fullest. Hugs! Kat
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Thank you Kat, I am fortunate to have wonderful support from you and others here on WP. A great group of people here – I appreciate you very much. 🙂
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Wishing you love and light in your healing. You are surrounded by the love and prayers of many! Thinking of you and Gary – hope you will continue to let us know how you are.
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Thank you dear for your thoughts and prayers, I will certainly continue with updates. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
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We may not be able to feel your pain, but we can help carry your burden. Sending hugs and healing thoughts. So proud of your positive outlook.
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Thank you Peggy, you and many others lift me and bring joy to my life during this time. I appreciate you very much. 🙂
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Ah Terry, I don’t even know what to say. Hang in there, my friend. Loads of hugs, happy thoughts, and prayers for you always. Xoxo
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Paula, your hugs were just received – thank you, I appreciate you! 🙂
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Hope you do well.
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Thank you very much for the kind comment – I appreciate you stopping by today. Have a happy day! 🙂
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My throat gets all tight seeing this and it seems my fingers, too, so all I´m saying right now is this: HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS…..x 1 000 000 000 Terry! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Sarah, your huge hugs were just received – and very welcomed! Thank you dear for your wonderful support – you are special! Happy weekend my friend. 🙂
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As are you, Terry!!! 🙂
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As you can see, we are all thinking about you, and will follow your progress to recovery
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Thank you Derrick, I am truly fortunate to have many wonderful friends here, including you. I appreciate you reading and commenting. Have a great weekend. 🙂
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Stay strong and heal so that you can soon post more videos of you boogying.
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Oh yes, I certainly will post more boogie videos in the future. Thank you Bernadette for your support – have a great weekend. 🙂
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Terry, my heart goes out to you. Reminds me of when a close friend went through the same thing. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your weekend goes well!
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Roxie, you and others here bring a great deal of comfort to me. I truly appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Happy weekend to you! 🙂
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Terry, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Gary!
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Thank you my dear friend, I appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Hope you and hubby have a great weekend. 🙂
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You too Terry… the best you can!
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You are brave and inspirational and I am so proud of you. The chemotherapy is not nice. My way of dealing with it was to think of it as an army of good guys releasing into my veins to overthrow the cancer. So today instead of flowers and sunshine, I send you warriors and special dragons to ward of your baddies. And always peace and love 🐲
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Thank you dear Osyth, you always have the right words to send my way. Your warriors and special dragons are doing their work and I know all will be much better very soon. You my friend are a special warrior that I look to with much respect. Thank you, I appreciate you, and your friendship. 🙂
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Terry, I am convinced the “disease” doesn’t stand a chance to alter your ultimate (and desirable) path in life. I am more concerned with all the comments you will need to respond to on your blog site and the potential for developing carpal tunnel! 🙂 (Yes, I’m kidding!)
If you don’t mind some unsolicited advice, in addition to the medical treatment, look beyond at the “things” you can do to facilitate the results you choose. These might include the foods, the stress reduction techniques, the restful and recovery sleep, exercise (within the limits your body and mind determines healthful,) spiritual support and guidance and any other factors that add quality to your life.
Recognize your destiny is NEVER solely determined by human technology. Understanding this concept will help strengthen your innate intelligence that functions on a level well above our human understanding.
Wishing you only the BEST on your journey toward healing.
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Thank you Dr. J. for the advice and it is certainly welcome. I understand and am following each one of your points; good sleep, some exercise, eating good food and I have a right frame of mind. All is good and will be better soon. I appreciate your support and others here – I am a very fortunate person. Have a happy day my friend. 🙂
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Praying for you Terry. I am amazed at your strength. Sending another hug to you. 🙏😊
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Thank you very much for the prayers and hugs – always appreciated and welcomed. Have a happy day my friend. 🙂
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You are so brave and inspiring. Prayers and well wishes for you, spearfruit. Take care always!
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Thank you very much for your kind words and support. I appreciate you taking the time to visit – I hope your day is a happy one. 🙂
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Blessings to you for strength & courage throughout this journey. Because of the mind/body connection, attitude is extremely important and yours is in a good place. I’m sending positive thoughts for healing your way!
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Thank you Lulu for your support, I already am receiving those healing thoughts! I appreciate you stopping by and hope your day is a happy one. 🙂
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Sending strength and positive energy. Moving forward, great focus. 🙂
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Thank you Roxie for you very nice comment, always appreciated. Hope all is well with you and you are having a great day. 🙂
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Very welcome. Having a good day today. Just came through my 3rd battle, back from a blogging absence. Keep going 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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Hi Terry, This is actually my second time seeing these posts. I saw them all when they published and I got my notifications. (By the way, you should be honoured I only have three blogs on email notification! lol) But I wanted to come onto WordPress and “like” them and leave you some comments so that you knew that I am “here” with you, so to speak, and I’m still following your progress, 🙂
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Thank you Amanda, very nice of you to let me know of your support. And yes, I am honored! 🙂
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LOL
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