*squeals*

[raynala.livejournal.com]

Thank you SO much sapphsmum! I just received the Princess Dresses! Oh, you are the greatest. Thank you very very much. :D

I'm searching for a link to your wishlist, but I can't find it. I hope many of your wishes are granted! Thank you so much. :)

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[sapphsmum.livejournal.com]

Hi Raynala,
So glad the dresses sets made you happy!

As for my wishes well, I did get my HP books on new cds and that was a extremely generous gift to get!I have gotten to listen up to chapter 7 of the SS. And enjoying them immensly!!!

I have also received some crystals. Which I love.

Are there things in life I still need? Yes, I think we all have needs(unless we are extremly rich) but am I content/happy with what I have? Yes, very much so!

I have been so blessed by this community, the HP community and my doll makeover/costuming community for they have all helped me more than I could have hoped for! I am vey happy also for the new friends I have made thru this fundraising effort.

A couple of months ago I thought Jill and my husband would be better off without me because between my medical bills (which don't allow us anything outside the very basics in life)and the limits my health puts on them that they would have a chance of a normal life without me dragging them down.

Friends (I thought) and a lot of family have turned away after the cancer diagnosis and other health problems because it is inconvient to be saddled with a person with special needs.So I really felt abandonded. But all this out pouring of love, support, prayers, and yes the donations too have helped me to see many people do care if I am here despite what I am limited in doing these days.

Everyone who has come to my aid has literally helped save my life!

I will be forever grateful for all the love and support!So yes, my wishes are being filled!
Christina

[raynala.livejournal.com]

Christina:

They made me extremely happy - I'm going to put them somewhere very special, and every time I see them I will think of you and keep you in my hopes and prayers.

I had no idea what you have been through, and although you seem content and happy with your life, I am sorry that you have to go through such hardship. You seem to be a very beautiful person, inside and out, and I wish only the best for you.

My family has been looking for another charity to give to. I would love to donate to a charity of your choice, be it medical research to help your illness or a favorite of your own. Please reply and let me know who you would like me to help. :)

You are going to remain in my family's hopes and prayers. Good luck with everything.

Your new friend,
Ray (Christine)

[sapphsmum.livejournal.com]

Ray,
I am pretty fortunate despite it all, for I have a husband of 32 years, three gorgeous talented daughters, and four adorable grandchildren! That's a lot of love, and we still have a roof over our heads and food to eat. So really everything else that we are blessed with is icing on the cake as far as I'm concerned!

I would recommend St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Mayo Clinic to send donations to for cancer research if you are looking for a charity.

Some charities spend more on salaries and advertising than they do actually helping people but I do know both these two places (St. Jude's and Mayo) keep those costs very low.

And I don't know too many families who have not been touched by cancer so it might help your own family as well in the long run. Though I pray your family never knows the struggles and pain this disease brings upon families!

*Huggles*
Christina

[raynala.livejournal.com]

Christina,

I'm so glad you're so happy. The way you were speaking in your previous comment I was unsure as to the status of your marriage and I didn't want to pry. :) Wow, three daughters and four grandchildren... those are blessings! I'm only sixteen myself, and I am the only daughter of two loving parents. At the moment I'm going through my "I never want children" stage, but I'm sure that will change, and I hope that someday I can be just as rich in family as you are.

One of my mother's favorite charities is Saint Jude's, and we would be happy to donate to them on your behalf. :)

I lost my grandmother about four years ago to cervical/bladder cancer, and my stepgrandmother before she died was a 25 year breast cancer survivor. Yes, my family has been touched by cancer (and heart disease) several times. Most likely because of this, I do whatever I can to donate and raise awareness for the cause(s). I've been to two "Relay for Life"s, which is a 24 hour walk/event held at a local college or high school track and field. Recently, I participated with my school's National Honor Society in the "Making Strides for Breast Cancer" walk. I also donate to "Give Kids the World," which is an organization that helps terminally ill children.

*schnugs*
Ray. :D

[sapphsmum.livejournal.com]

Ray, I met my husband at age 16. The only guy I ever dated. And have not ever been with anyone else.It's been 35 years this past September.

Jillian my youngest doesn't want children right now either. My oldest daughter said that until she got married. But some people don't ever want children and that is OK! It's better than having kids and neglecting them.

I am so sorry you lost family members also to this disease. I don't know of too many people who haven't lost someone to this disease. In fact I once heard the stastic that the amount of people dying of cancer is equilivant to 2 Jumbo jets full of people crashing to earth every day with no survivors! If that were to happen there would be a cry so loud something would be done but people die silently in the arms of loved ones, one by one everyday and it is accepted as a sad fact of life.

I'm on a crusade to change that! I don't know that I'll make a dent but I'm trying!

You are doing quite a lot and I'm proud of you doing so much at such a young age to help others to fight this disease! Give yourself a big hug from me and all others who have had or will have cancer that you are helping. WE THANK YOU!

*Merry Christmas Sweetie*

[raynala.livejournal.com]

Christina,

WOW! That's amazing. I've been with my current boyfriend for 19 months today, and he's only the fourth guy that I have seriously dated. Your story gives me lots of hope! Congratulations. :D

Yeah, I totally agree. At the moment I know I'm not ready to raise a child, and sometimes I feel I never will be. But eh, anything could happen. When/If I'm ready, I'll know. :)

It really is terribly sad. And yes, you have made a dent. Your kindness in actions and personality have given me even more reason to help fight against cancer and disease. If people are inspired to help, I would certainly say you've made a difference already!

Hee, thank you so much. I'm very glad I can make you proud. :) You need to give yourself a hug, too! I have never met a cancer victim/survivor as strong and happy and confident as you are. That in itself makes me proud of you. :)

You're very welcome, and I promise I will continue to help as much as I can. :)

Merry Christmas!!
♥