Tuesday, June 12, 2012

I'm back...!

Well, it's been awhile since I've posted, but I thought I'd put up a quick post to explain before I post any projects.
Just over 4 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with a brain tumour and had urgent neurosurgery.  I will be needing radiation and chemotherapy (tablets - yay!) but at the moment, I'm recovering from the surgery.  Needless to say, it's been a journey that was very unexpected but the support and treatment I have had has been absolutely fantastic.  This journey has only just begun so your thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
I'm hopeful that during treatment I will be able to continue to craft and blog when I can as the future is so uncertain and I'm not sure how I'm going to respond to the treatment.  I'm picking that stamping will be my therapy and outlet for this journey - so thankful for the ability to be creative!  Will you join me on this journey?
Also just wanted to shout out a BIG thank you to my fantastic upline, Paula and the Paper Divas team for there support and encouragement over that last few weeks.  The flowers were incredible!  You're an amazing bunch of ladies!!  Thank you!

10 comments:

  1. Hey Anna, glad to see you back in blog land. My thoughts have been with you lately, I hope you are resting enough and recovering well. xx Julz

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  2. OMG! Hope you on the sspeedy road to recovery. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.

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  3. Oh Anna I am so sorry to hear that. I do know what you are going through as my dad had a brain tumour removed just over five years ago. If you need any support just yell. My main email address is sharondevos@xtra.co.nz. Take care of you and I will be thinking of you.

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  4. Oh Anna I am so sorry to hear that. I do know what you are going through as my dad had a brain tumour removed just over five years ago. If you need any support just yell. My main email address is sharondevos@xtra.co.nz. Take care of you and I will be thinking of you.

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  5. Dear Anna,
    I have just been so shocked to hear this news, I wish I had know what was going on- I'd have been praying for you, so I will start now :-) Debi x

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  6. I was shocked to hear your news Anna. Thank goodness the symptoms were recognised quickly. All the very best for a speedy recovery. Sending inky hugs your way ♥

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  7. Geez Anna that is big news. Glad you are doing so well. Thinking of you, take care hun. ((HUGS))

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  8. Welcome back Anna!! So cool to see you blogging again. I hope we will get to see some of your lovely projects again as soon as you feel able. Yes, crafting is great for the soul!! next visit, I will try and bring a few of the girls and make an afternoon of it ♥

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  9. Anna - so glad to see you here :) You have been in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. Thank you for sharing what you are going through. Let us know if there is anything in particular we can pray for you. Paula

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  10. Great to see you posting again Anna! You've been in my thoughts a lot lately. I hope you're getting plenty of rest and look forward to seeing some of your crafty blog posts when you feel up to it! :-) xxx

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