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I love this song. It is a great reminder.Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-5000768015018829292014-10-02T16:33:00.000-05:002014-10-02T16:33:26.745-05:00Camp iHope 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-51564462060724893252014-06-02T14:46:00.001-05:002014-06-02T14:46:33.980-05:00Sprint For Cancer- Superhero Style<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-13797583451388672592014-06-02T14:18:00.002-05:002014-06-02T14:18:36.955-05:00"Though You Slay Me"I have probably watched this video about 20 times on and off. Just wanted to share. I have never felt that God gave me cancer or any other struggle I have dealt with in my life. I do believe he used those situations for His glory. I feel he is still using it to not only work in my life but others as well. Some days have been intense. I have felt close to the ledge and wondered if I would ever recover. I just knew this would surely break me. BUT-- it didn't. God is good. No matter what my life looks like here on earth. This remains the same; God is Good. <br />
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Press into Him. "Though You Slay Me...still I will worship..." that phrase I have cried out many times in my life. Though my life may seem to much and my burden too heavy I will call upon your name Lord.<br />
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I wanted to share a few photos of me and the boys from the past few months! We are gearing up for the Super Bowl this weekend! We are a football family and I wouldn't have it any other way. Wishing our Steelers were playing this weekend but it is still going to be a great game. Time keeps ticking on and these boys are getting older by the second. Our oldest celebrated his 13th birthday and our baby turned 6 this month! What the what?! 6 years old and 13? When did this happen? Sure do love them!</div>
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Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-69894698763511459482013-07-20T01:17:00.005-05:002013-07-20T01:17:40.058-05:00News Story on Camp iHopeCamp iHope was on the news! Here is the interview by CBS on camp. Check out my pink wig! lol <a href="http://dfw.cbslocal.com/video/9032210-camp-ihope/">http://dfw.cbslocal.com/video/9032210-camp-ihope/</a>Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-65559155261517416192013-07-20T01:10:00.005-05:002013-07-20T01:21:34.221-05:00Camp iHope 2013It has been a few weeks since Camp and I still catch myself sometimes singing<br />
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We had another successful year at Camp iHope! I am so thankful to be apart of such an amazing little family. This was a tough year with several of our campers losing their fight with cancer and others having to start the fight all over again. This part is never easy.<br />
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In spite of many of our campers dealing with tough health issues we were able to all pull together and have one amazing week of camp! We saw old friends and made many more new friends. I had a lot of the same girls I have had for a few years now and we always have so much to laugh about! These girls keep me on my toes and make me feel like the funniest person ever! haha My famous flamingos returned for another year and the pranks began! Of course I couldn't leave my friends at home so my trusty wigs made the journey with me. These girls LOVE my trunk full of wigs, costumes and odds and ends. The last night we spent two hours doing improv. LOVED IT! Many memories! <br />
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I am amazed at how many people give a week of their life to come and work hard, have fun and serve these kids in so many ways! People ask me all the time if it is hard volunteering at a cancer camp? I don't really look at it as a "cancer camp". I go to a camp that happens to have kids who have had cancer. For some you would have a hard time even picking out the children who have had cancer. We focus on having FUN for a week. If cancer comes up, it comes up but for these kids it is all about hanging out with friends. <br />
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Looking forward to next summer and hoping the husband will be able to join me and see what takes me away from home for a week every year. Counting down the days until my boys are old enough to join as well. Serving as a family...now THAT would make this mama HAPPY! <br />
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If you are interested and want to know more about this AWESOME camp I am always talking about go to <a href="http://campihope.com/index.html">http://campihope.com/index.html</a> .We are always looking for people to join our family and if you would like to help send a camper to camp you can find out more information as well on our website! <br />
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Cindy and I take our annual photo from camp! Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-73136069679997352242013-05-13T23:07:00.000-05:002013-05-13T23:25:25.526-05:00May the next 14 years be more about HIM and less about me<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I celebrate 14 years of being cancer free this year, I
look back and notice an important role so many have played in my life. Some are
family, some I have picked up along the way and others have been newly invested
friendships that are just beginning. Each one has had an impact on my
life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am a better woman because I have
been surrounded by you. Each of you has spent time and effort lifting me up and
adding to my full life that I have lived. May 10<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> may always be
just another day to some but for me that was the day my life truly began
again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5 years, 10 years and now at
almost 15 years I have survived. I have survived many of things but the thing I
treasure the most are that my friendships have survived with me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of you have endured the countless
surgeries, rehabilitations and those awful crutches and leg braces or the
sleepless nights of infomercials I am so notorious for. Lets not forget the tragic task of
getting me inside the back seat of a car!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Time changes people, relationships, and even
friendships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The older I get I realize
it is not about the quantity but the quality. I learned some hard lessons those
early years in my teens. I was hurt, I was disappointed and rejected. I felt
that made my 20s even more special because I learned what it was like to be a
friend and what it truly means to be a friend to others. Selfless love; giving
even when the person could not ever repay you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>What not to do what I should do and when I need to just keep my mouth
shut. Hard lessons. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Approaching my 30s
and I will reach the half-way point. I will have had “survivor” after my name
as long as I had lived a healthy life before cancer. Before my new normal
before my world was forever changed. I may be a survivor and beat cancer but I
live with a daily reminder of what I have overcome and where I have been.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is a lot like my
Christian walk. I have hurt, disappointed and rejected God. I have learned hard
lessons. My walk with God these past few years has changed and grown far beyond
anything I have ever expected. I know HIM.I know he is for me. I have a hunger
I never experienced before. But I have a daily reminder of where my heart use
to be and how I have come so far and how I never ever want to go back to the
person I use to be. My heart was hardened and cold. God has shown his love to
me; Selfless love. The type of love given to me so undeserving and I have no
way to ever repay the gifts he has given me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, I am a survivor
in so many ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To survive means.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have carried on, I have persevered and I want to remain
usable by God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, thank you. Thank you
for being a friend to me; For loving me through those hard, cold times and also
sharing in so many happy memories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank
you for the new relationships that have come into my life. As iron sharpens
iron so do your relationships stretch, strengthen and mold my Christian walk.
Old and New, young or old each of you have and continue to play a part in my
life. So here is to 14 years and many more! May the next 14 years be more about
HIM and less about me. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Last but not least to my mother. I know mother’s day has past but I don’t think
there is ever just one day we want our children to express gratitude so here
you go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would absolutely not be here
today if it was not for your utter selfless service all those years. You have
put in the time, you have sacrificed and you have ran this race with me! From
start to finish there has not been a day you have not cried, prayed and poured
into my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I become half the
mother and women of God you have been I will feel accomplished.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are the constant in my life and the
source of so much encouragement. Many jewels for your crown and my love tank is
overflowing tonight from all the love you have shown me. Thank you</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. </span><br />
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A few weeks ago I participated in a 5k run benefiting Young Texans Against Cancer. They were donating all the money to Camp iHope! Natually, I wanted this to be my first race to attempt in all these years because the money was going to a cause very near and dear to my heart! My family all came out to participate and support this amazing cause. I was actually able to run across the finish line pushing my neice in her stroller and watch as my son ran his first 5k and cross the finish line! My brother and nephew both placed 1st in their age divisions and my sister placed 2nd in her division! It was such an emotional day I didn't think it could have gotten better but it did!! We were able to raise $30,000.00 to go towards Camp iHope this summer! So thankful and happy that I was able to finish the race I started so long ago! I feel things have come full circle.<br />
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<br />Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-21847706854196251912013-05-09T23:34:00.001-05:002013-05-09T23:34:13.628-05:00FamilyJust wanted to share my little family. My how the years have flown by! Our litte man is getting so big! Where did the time go? My brother got married not to long ago and the photographer snapped this picture at the end of the night and I thought I would share!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo Credit: StoryImages Photography</span>Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-22413157784589981012013-05-09T23:26:00.002-05:002013-05-09T23:26:45.698-05:00If I Die Young.
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">From the first time I heard If I Die Young by The Band Perry I felt such strong emotions. I couldn’t quite place why I was so
responsive to a song but I began to REALLY listen to the lyrics and try and get
a feel for what the song was really saying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In the first verse it has a line “the sharp knife of a short life.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wow, this could not be truer about those who
have lost their battle with childhood cancer. That knife cuts deep and those
left behind to grieve, will never fully recover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The whole first verse goes like this:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">{Lord, make me a rainbow; I’ll shine down on my mother<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She’ll know I’m safe
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Life aint always what
you think it ought to be, aint even gray but she buries her baby<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The sharp knife, of a short life. I’ve had just enough time.
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Survivor’s guilt is something that
I think every cancer survivor deals with in their own way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are so many unanswered questions when
it comes to cancer. Why is probably the most common word used. Most sentences
start with this word.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Why did I get cancer?<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Why haven’t we found a
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Why did I live and
someone else with the same cancer die?<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Why am I not able to
have kids and others are?<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Why do all my dreams
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Why didn’t the doctors
catch the cancer sooner?<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Why can’t my friends and
family understand what I’m really going through?<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Why do I feel so alone?</span></span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Why am I suffering?</span></span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">WHY DO I HAVE TO DIE?<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You get my point. The questions are
endless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why: An adverb used to ask or
talk about the reason, purpose or cause of something.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think every cancer patient wants to know
what caused their cancer or talk about the reason they got cancer. There has to
be a purpose for all this suffering. I think WHY and CANCER goes hand in hand. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wish I had all the answers to the Whys of
cancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think about my friend Vanessa
often and wonder why she had to die and why I lived. She was the person who got
me the best.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were partners in crime
and had more things in common than any other person in my life. We were
fighters, struggling day to day just to survive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She lost her battle all too soon. That sharp
knife of a short life will follow me till the day that I die. She was the first
friend I had ever lost. Death became real to me after she passed away; she
would be the first of 5 that I would outlive. How do you deal with that? What
do you say to the grieving mother of your friend you have just lost? I can only
imagine the emotions they feel when looking at me. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No 16 year old should feel guilty for simply
being alive. BUT I DID. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-71866356920043860062013-03-26T13:20:00.001-05:002013-03-26T13:20:28.859-05:00I will restore your tired soul I woke up this morning with a HUGE weight lifted off my shoulders. I have been carrying around this heaviness for a few weeks and it has just seemed to all be too much. I have spent the past week at the feet of Jesus and crying out for renewal, strength and comfort. Life can get so overwhelming and as a christian I sometimes get distracted by the weight of the world and those impossible standards.<br />
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I have felt him answer so many of my prayers this past week or so. All in his timing and to be honest I wished they would have come sooner but like my last post; there is something in the waiting....<br />
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I have done this study before by Angela Thomas but I felt it is one that I need to do again. <br />
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In one of the sessions it talks about how we have all cried out to God asking, " Do you know that I am worn out?" This is what she wrote in response to that cry....<br />
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<em>"Do you know that I AM your God who does not grow weary? My worn-out daughter, lift up your eyes to the hills and see that your help comes from Me, the One who made you. I AM the Maker of heaven and earth. I AM He, the One who will not let your foot slip. I will watch over you, and I will not slumber while you sleep. No, I will neither slumber nor sleep whether you wake or sleep. </em><br />
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<em>I will refresh your tired body, and I will restore your tired soul. Come and wait for Me so that I can give you fresh strength. I want you to run and not become weary, walk and not be faint.</em><br />
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<em>Follow the model of My Son, Jesus. Learn to take time for your soul. Wear His yoke, not this world's. Keep a Sabbath day to refresh your body, spirit and soul. </em><br />
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<em>You are my brave beloved, and I AM your God who does not grow weary." - Angela Thomas Brave</em><br />
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What a powerful reminder of who God is to His children. It is just what I needed to hear! Take the time to refresh my soul. If you have not checked any of her books you should! Another good one is Do you know who I AM? By far my favorite! Enjoy! <br />
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Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-72730702249345718082013-02-25T12:32:00.000-06:002013-02-25T12:32:23.790-06:00Until Something Else Happens<strong><span class="vk_ans vk_dgy">wait·ing</span> </strong><br />
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That is the kicker. Every person at one time or another has had
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Waiting for test results on your health can be torture. You are
waiting for that SOMETHING ELSE. You can make a plan once you know. You can
prepare, regroup and attack whatever the news brings; once you know. Not
knowing is a terrible place to be. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This Monday brings many hours of waiting for some people in my
life. While I have been in that seat of waiting on test results and running
through every scenario in my head; I sit and wait today on news for someone
else. My heart breaks for several friends in that waiting period today. A new diagnosis
to relapse they are all waiting. Cancer knows no age bracket and several are childhood cancers and several are adults. Each are waiting on those words: All Clear or You have cancer.</div>
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I remember that drive. I was pissed off because I was missing a
big volleyball tournament and I distinctly remember saying, "This BETTER
be big because I missing a very important volleyball game." In my defense I was 15 and being
dramatic and well, it was big alright. I had a call waiting for me when I got
home that said I MIGHT have cancer but I needed more tests and was referred to a
specialist for that Monday. That was a long week but a whirlwind all at the
same time. <o:p></o:p></div>
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X-rays on a Saturday. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Tests all day Monday. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Biopsy Tuesday. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Chemo started Thursday.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Life involves <span style="background: yellow;">alot</span> of waiting. I think that sometimes
it is what we do while we are waiting that can prepare us for the road ahead. John
Waller has a song out called While I'm Waiting and part of the lyrics read:<o:p></o:p></div>
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"I will move ahead, bold and confident<br />
Taking every step in obedience<br />
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I will serve You<br />
While I'm waiting<br />
I will worship<br />
While I'm waiting<br />
I will not faint<br />
I'll be running the race<br />
Even while I wait"<o:p></o:p></div>
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Even in the midst of waiting, wondering and in those hard times; God
remains the same. No matter what this waiting period brings we are to move
ahead bold and confident. Psalm 34:18 "The <span class="small-caps"><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span></span> is close to the
brokenhearted <span class="text">and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Cancer can crush your spirit and leave you with emptiness and heartache in an
instant. But God promised to be close to us during those times. Even in the
waiting. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="text">So as this Monday drags on for those in my life
and I can become overwhelmed with feeling helpless; I pray. Praying
for comfort in this until the something else happens phase. I am praying for
peace, strength and encouragement. I know this road. I have been through this race.
I have survived. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="text"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">For
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Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-71713394381252762302013-01-16T22:44:00.000-06:002013-01-16T22:44:33.249-06:00The Year of the 30Well, Hello 2013!! <br />
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When did you get here?<br />
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Many changes for our family this year! Not only will I celebrate turning 30 this year, It will also mark 15 years since I was diagnosed! My little baby boy turns 5 and if that wasn't enough for one year my step son will become a TEENAGER!! <br />
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Wow.<br />
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Let this roller coaster of year begin! <br />
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Thank you for being a part of this journey and reading my blog! We are approaching 10,000 hits and that is more then I ever imagined when I started writing. Thank you for your emails, comments and support! I have heard from people all over the world and feel so humbled that my story has touched so many. I am hoping to write more often this year so keep checking back! <br />
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-Tiffany <br />
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Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-85028132935067005342012-12-03T13:42:00.002-06:002012-12-03T13:42:52.526-06:00Hope NowThis is a song by Addison Road- Hope Now. <br />
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Jeremiah 29:11<br />
<span class="text Jer-29-11" id="en-NIV-19647"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>For I know the plans<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-19647A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> I have for you,” declares the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, “plans to prosper<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-19647B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future</span><br />
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Enjoy..<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I was checking my email tonight and felt extremely
overwhelmed. Not in the tired worn out sense but just an overwhelming sense of
responsibility. In a good way of course. My words have made a difference. The
thoughts and ramblings in the wee hours of the night have somehow reached all
the way around the world and touched someone else's life. I have responded to emails in countries I could never have imagined so many years ago! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The year was 1998 and I was newly diognoised and had this deep need to find anything I could on osteosarcoma. I searched and searched the World Wide Web for
any and all that had to do with my type of cancer. Google was not what it is today
and trying to find some shred of hope among all the websites of dogs having
osteosarcoma was a little discouraging to say the least. I wanted a face to go
with a statistic. I wanted someone who had been down the road I was traveling
to tell me that everything was going to be ok. I was going to make it. I wasn't
just a number and another tragedy of a childhood stolen far too early. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Those desires so many years ago has been what started ialwayswantedtoshavemyhead.blogspot.com.
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>I have been writing for my blog for over
2 years now and 10,000 views are rapidly approaching. I receive more and more
emails from other patients and survivors both young and old; I can’t help but
feel so humbled. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I truly feel God has
given me a voice or in this case a gift of writing for a purpose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cancer can be such a heavy load to
carry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No one can truly understand the
weight of the world you feel on your shoulders unless you have been there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My hope is to help carry that weight so that
no one has to feel alone in this battle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Through my words, I have been able to lighten that load. It truly is humbling.
</span>I am praying for what God has in store for this blog in the coming year.
I want to continue to make a difference.</span></div>
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Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-11409928114802607272012-11-04T22:08:00.003-06:002012-11-04T22:08:51.599-06:00Mama's Boy<br />
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Oh my sweet baby boy. He is the light of my life and the source of so much joy and laughter in our house. BUT we are in the pushing boundaries phase right now and he is pushing me right out!!<br />
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This tired worn out mama can only hope and pray..(lots of prayers) that everything I am doing now is shaping and molding baby boy to be a strong man of God with true character.<br />
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Being a mother to boys takes a certain type of women. I feel I was made to be a mom to boys. I don't know bows or anything about french braids. BUT...<br />
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I know football teams. <br />
I catch the winning touchdown<br />
I can wrestle. (and still win) <br />
Don't test me because I can stand my ground with the best of them!<br />
I believe " No blood? You are good!" is a good motto to have.<br />
A little dirt never hurt!<br />
I build forts<br />
Superheros live in our house<br />
I may have jumped on the couch to escape the lava a time or two<br />
I can build a volcano<br />
I am strong<br />
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I feel like you have to be strong in order to survive boyhood! Mothers play such an important role with their sons. They teach them so much about life. The first relationship a boy will ever have with a women is with his mother. That bond has a direct relation to how he treats a women later on in life. "It is far better to raise children then to repair broken men." I have no idea who that quote is by but it is SO true. I am hoping to raise sons that know how to treat a women. That pattern starts now at a young age. I pray I am planting the seeds in them to be men of courage. I have this scripture up in their bathroom and I hope they remember it always.<br />
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"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love." 1 Corinthians 16:13-14<br />
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Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-90383998839607790102012-10-05T12:11:00.000-05:002012-10-05T12:15:06.478-05:00A constant in a world full of variables
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I still am in shock that it has already been a year since my
unexpected full knee replacement. September 26th of last year I went into
surgery expecting just a "tune up". Recovery time minimal and I would
only be down two weeks. When I woke up, they told me I had a FULL knee
replacement. My doctor said he was amazed at how I had been walking around.
When they opened me up my old replacement literally crumbled off onto the
table. CRAZY!! I mean, it was 12 years old but still. So, they did a full blown
knee replacement last fall. Fast forward a year later and I am fully recovered
and feeling so much better! Life full of work, laundry and cleaning can
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I remember how hard it was last year, not only on me, but
for my family as well. When I am down things start to fall apart! Not that I am
this awesome superwomen and the world would stop if I wasn't in it! BUT, I am
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So, last year our world was not only stopped but turned upside
down and backwards. We had just switched schools with our youngest. Not only
was that a transition for him but for us as well. I felt like I dropped him off
in August and didn't go back until November; Terrible. A year later he is
THRIVING!! God has answered so many of my prayers for him! He is such a bright
kid and is almost too aware of his surroundings at times. So with mom being
sick and "having a broke leg" he almost suffered along with me. He
was 3 and didn't understand why I couldn't make that long trek up the stairs
and put him to bed. He didn't want grandma then, he wanted his mama. Broke my
heart to hear him scream, "JUST BE MY MOTHER!". Hurts just writing
those words even now. Every day he would come home from school and climb onto
the couch with me and ask if my leg felt better. Even now there are times when
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I know that being a childhood cancer survivor has a price. I
was a child going through cancer. That was rough. No child should EVER have to
endure what I have lived through. But cancer at any stage in life is tough. I
know I didn't have to do chemo or radiation last year but I did have traumatic
surgery and issues similar to what I went through at 15. Both were devastating
but having been through this as a mother now, I felt the weight of my world
crumbling just like my replacement. I wasn't a child just concerned with
myself. I was a wife, a mother and a survivor; People depending on me. I was
beyond blessed to have family and friends step up to the plate and carry the
weight of MY world on their shoulders. I could not have made it through this
past year without every single one of you! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to give a shout out to all those who have carried the burden of cancer while
having people depend on you. Cancer takes a toll on not only the patient but
the family and friends surrounding them. I applaud every caretaker who
tirelessly drives to and from treatments or who takes the kids, makes the
meals, and does laundry or dishes. To the person who has that shoulder to cry
on or makes inappropriate jokes to bring laughter when eyes are too dry to cry.
To the friends and family who show support in all the ups and downs- your constant, in a
world full of variables, is invaluable. THANK YOU. It could not be done without
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Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-89652426195070039932012-09-07T00:26:00.000-05:002012-09-07T00:29:48.536-05:00A New Zeal For LifeI have never taken vitamins. When I say never I mean I would pump my body full of chemo before taking echinacea drops my mom would try to give me. Terrible and makes no sense, I know. I was a child then and felt like I had no control over anything else. So, I fought tooth and nail to go in the opposite direction. Fast forward over a decade later and I am learning more and more every day how important it is to take care of this tired, worn out body of mine. I am nearing my 30's and understanding how important it is to stay healthy. I have battled side effects from cancer for almost half my life now. The struggle is daily. When I say that I have found something I believe is life changing for me, I mean it. <br />
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I started taking Zeal a few weeks ago. I am a big skeptic and have never been one to jump on the bandwagon for every vitamin weight loss or natural energy booster that comes along. It was a slow process for me and I had my doubts. Some friends introduced me to Zeal for Life and said just try it. Try it for a couple days then stop taking it. You will see the difference for yourself. Every day I noticed little changes. As the days went on I began to focus better, have more energy and the every day sluggish feeling was completely gone.<br />
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"Zeal Wellness is an all-in-one natural nutritional blend of whole food concentrates. An excellent source of antioxidants and vitamins, it works immediately to neutralize free radicals and strengthen and repair cells. Zeal has well over 100 essential nutrients including nutritional superstars such as <a href="http://tiffanytaylor.zealforlife.com/the_zeal_wellness_story#" id="_GPLITA_3" in_rurl="http://trkjmp.com/click?v=VVM6MjE4Mjc6MTg6cmljZSBicmFuOmY2YjVlMDFkYmM1ZjcxYjQyMzgxNDVmODRlMWJjOWNhOnotMTI0Mi01MTM0ODp0aWZmYW55dGF5bG9yLnplYWxmb3JsaWZlLmNvbTowOg" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Powered by Text-Enhance">rice bran</a> and aloe vera that work synergistically to Enrich, Restore and Protect your body. These extraordinary whole food and plant extracts have been brought together into a unique, all-in-one wellness formula of vital nutrients to support your immune system."<br />
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Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-6135672229620459882012-08-10T16:58:00.001-05:002012-08-10T16:58:10.842-05:00Hugh Herr- Who Says I Can't?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hugh Herr may be a familar face to some of you. He is a biophysicist at MIT. He was involved in proving Oscar Pistorius "cheetah" legs did not give him an edge in running. My friend Jothy Rosenberg at <a href="http://www.whosaysicant.org/">Who Says I Can't?</a> interviewed him for his new youtube series. Check out Herr's story. He is a double amputee that has not let it stop him from rock climbing! I am not going to lie, I am a little jealous! ;-) Good stuff Jothy!! Keep the stories coming! </div>
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Wow. I am in awe and amazed at the dedication and journey this man has had to endure to get to be under the lights! What a proud moment. To anyone who has said "I will never be able to do that" he just blew that all out of the water just by showing up. He may have been highlighted these Olympics but soon after the torch goes out for the 2012 London Olympics, the games begin for the 2012 Paralympics. I believe that there are MANY more amazing men and women who have fought just as hard to represent their country. The moto for London 2012 is "Inspire a generation". I have no doubt that Oscar Pistorius has lived up to that moto and more. Check out more about the sports and at the <a href="http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/sports/">London 2012 Paralympics</a>. I will be watching Oscar run one more time tomorrow night!</div>Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632375037363877777.post-10062263458637355442012-08-09T23:50:00.001-05:002012-08-09T23:50:34.499-05:00Morgan Rathke<br />
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I had cancer so I can only imagine how hard this fight has been.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Corbel","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">She sounds like a fighter! I have been enjoying watching
the Olympics with my 4 year old this year. He loves the swimming! My favorite
of course has been the track and field. While I always feel a little sad
knowing I will never know what that feels like, I can't help but have a sense
of pride for my country. It truly is amazing to watch all these athletes who
have giving up so much blood, sweat and tears to compete for their country.
They are so focused and willing to sacrifice anything and everything in order
to win that prize; The Gold Medal. I feel like we all should try to have that
dedication in our lives with our walk with the Lord.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> That focus and willingness to not be distracted by anything that could stand in the way. </span></span><span style="font-family: "Corbel","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">I am running for the crown that will never
fade and a prize that is far more valuable than gold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I may not get that gold here on earth but my
medal is waiting in heaven. It makes me think of 2 Timothy 4:7 and says,
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the
faith." What distracts you from running your race and keeping the faith?</span></div>Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.com0