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Hey Group:

I listened to some of the SENATE today  and I agree with everything Gay and this

Senator said. . .I also know that should the FED GOVT decide that my Health

is valued at $125.00 a day over a 6-month period. . .I cannot  afford to live in

a country with Socialized medicine. Hey, #! Big Brother Zavie. . .are You

independently Wealthy! I am going to keep up with this, because this may prove

'will I live or will I die' . . .

I AM A SURVIVOR. . .I AIN'T FINISHED YET ! ! !

  " K "

" I AIN'T FINISHED YET " !!!

From: Workman <jworkman63@...>

Subject: [CMLHope] is graduating and got a huge award!

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Date: Friday, June 12, 2009, 7:38 AM

Hello to everyone!? I haven't posted in forever because has been doing so

well.? She went off her Gleevec about a year ago by her choice (now that she's

19) and has remained in remission.

?

Wednesday night was her senior awards night.? She was honored by her high school

with the award of the night and received a raucous standing ovation.? She

received a plaque and the following framed for her:

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????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????\

????????I Dare You

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Life has required this young woman to grow up quickly and to experience

challenges that most teenagers cannot even imagine.? Since the age of nine, she

has battled leukemia.? The first of her trials began with a bone marrow

transplant from her sister followed by chemotherapy (actually the chemo was

first and the Gleevec was after).? She has struggled with this illness

throughout her years of schooling but has never allowed it to affect her

learning or positive attitude.? This year she participated in the ICE

On-the-Job-Training program to receive experience on the other end of the

patient/caretaker relationship by working at the Red Cross.? Despite the

challenges to her health and because of her determination and hard work, she

will earn a Core 40 diploma and attend Saint Francis University next year to

study nursing with an emphasis in pediatric oncology.? This young woman's

behavior defines the

meaning of hard work and triumph in the face of adversity.? She treats others

with patience, understanding, and kind-heartedness, and she warms people with

her smile.? She will definitely make a fine health care professional just as she

has been an outstanding student at New Haven High School.? I DARE YOU,

Workman, to continue with your studies and be successful in the pursuit of your

medical career.

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Was I not the proudest mother on the face of the earth?? They also posted her

pictures at the top of the awards on www.newhavenbulletin.com.? Just got to the

part that says, " And the Award Goes to "

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Thank you to all of you who guided our decisions regarding 's treatment

over these long years.? You have all been an inspiration and a blessing.? For

everyone being treated currently for CML, keep your chins up.? There is light at

the end of the tunnel.? Is 's journey through CML over?? I have no idea,

but my prayers have been answered that she would grow into a beautiful young

lady.

?

Workman

(Mother of )

diagnosed 11/2/1999

bmt 3/2000

relapse 3/2001

unsuccessful dli 3/2001

Gleevec 8/2001

#196 on Zavie's list

     

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