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Old 09-20-2008, 08:04 AM   #2
Margerie
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Dana,

The motivational speaker is out of touch. Some people want to be immune to cancer. If they believe they can happy their way out of a cancer diagnosis....well I guess ignorance is bliss.

You were caught off-guard. Sometimes we just can't get the emotional wall up in time. Thinking of those who are lost to cancer is devastating.

My uncontrolled moment also came unexpectedly. I took the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plan and treatment all with dignity. Then after it was all over, I decided to get my first bikini wax before my reconstructive surgery on advice from a friend. When the wax lady at the spa asked me if this was my first time getting a wax, I cried like a baby.

But like you say,

Life is Good
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