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This was originally intended for those who have AML & stumbled across my blog in their search for information or survivors. I also used this to keep in touch with the real world, my support system was vital in my recovery and I also used it to sustain some form of sanity. I am a realist, and I have learned this has been and always will be a fight for my life. The initial leukemia battle is still here in the archives for all my fellow AML Warriors. There is so much information and no one wants to tell you. If you are just starting your treatment you may not even think to ask questions just because you are so sick. Please checkout my archives but start back in September 2008 and work your way towards today. There is a lot to read and a ton of type-o's, but it is all there the good the bad and the ugly. I challenged the Doc's, I always asked questions and pushed them for answers even if I did not like them. The Docs are not used to that so if you can, I encourage you to challenge them. They need to remember that although you are very sick you are not dead! My Blog content has morphed over the years. It's all about my life experiences, definitely my opinions and the lifelong impacts of the disease that pop up from time to time. I am a Gen Xer & I have a lot to say about everything. Rarely do I hold back or turn on a sensitivity sensor. I post regularly on Facebook nowadays just because it is faster. I welcome your comments, questions or feedback.





Thursday, December 25, 2008

December 25, 2008



From our house to yours Merry Christmas! Special thanks to all the Santa's that made this Christmas extra special for our kids.
The Vest's

3 comments:

Aunt Lynn said...

Merry Christmas Vest Family,
I am so very thankful that Santa has helpers that made this a good Christmas for the kids and, I'm praying there are good things instore for your New Year too!! Nothing but the best of wishes for you & your family Sandi. Love you bunches & talk to you soon.
Love Always
Aunt Lynn

Unknown said...

hi sweetie, sorry i have not written we just got all the lines hooked up.it sounds like there are changes going on in your house also.i do worry about katie going by herself hopefully she will pay attention and watch the things she needs to.she is quicker than i am at watching signs and things.i hope you are feeling better today.enjoy christmas and rest. we did not even start shopping for anything till last friday. i guess i got the basics. i was moving baking dishes at 1030 last night,wrapped till 440,up at 1000,turkey in by 1100,steve off to work by 215.i am pooped.needless to say the cards and things are going to be late.image that! i hope your morning was calm and enjoyable.i will call you later today .love you all bunches. love aunt bonnie

Aunt Lynn said...

Hi Sandi,
The video of the kids & Spike is too cute!! I love those Elf Ypurself things...too funny. You need to make one with you & Marc in it. Hope you're feeling a little better, bones not hurting as much I hope. Well, it's off to work for me, walking dogs in this crap!! Take care, we'll talk soon, I love you.
Aunt Lynn

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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body but, rather, to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, "WOoHOo! What a ride!!"
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Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable.
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Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wiser.
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If you are never scared or embarrassed or hurt, it means you never take any chances.
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Ask yourself: "What have I missed out on simply because I was too afraid of what others would think?"
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I'd rather have 30 seconds of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.
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