Special Edition 2019, Laguna Beach, CA
"Love of Life" Luncheon
"Love of Life" Luncheon
This special edition will feature all the women that came, their personal cancer/molar story along with beautifully captured photos throughout the day event taken by Bluejay Photography. Please check in often as we will add on a new survivor attendee each week! Click here for a special story on this event!
"My diagnosis was 1986. I had a full molar pregnancy, which was surgically removed, then diagnosed with choricarcinoma as HCG levels were still high, requiring chemotherapy methotrexate as a trial treatment which was really tough, but it worked. Sixteen months later I had another hydatiform mole or molar pregnancy, which was surgically removed, no chemo treatment required, which was so lucky. To have a second tumor/molar pregnancy is very rare. I miraculously had two children with my first two years after second molar pregnancy, then a third pregnancy, but at 16 weeks, scans revealed deformities and growths though there was a heart beat and clear form of a baby. I was bleeding and very ill. Two specialists said it was not OK to continue with that pregnancy. I won't say any more about that. I had a hysterectomy after years of fibroids, endometriosis, and illness.
Because I was 19 when chemo started it has had long term affects BUT I count my blessings everyday. I have worked in social, community and health services in Tasmania Australia for 28 years, and have supported many women through their cancer journey, loss and other illness. My faith has kept me sustained as well as love and hope. I love life and just had to allow the BOSS to guide me on this journey to California to spend time with and support these amazing women, my soul sisters. When I met Cindy via the Facebook page not long after she started it I felt empowered and cannot thank her enough. Then I met Elaine via the page and we wrote letters to one another. I have not felt alone since. I was diagnosed with PTSD many years ago and have worked with many others over the years to live their life the best they can and never ever give up. It has helped me to help others. I had so much unconditional support from my dear Mother and she made me promise that I would one day meet in person Cindy and Elaine. So you see I had to come to Laguna Beach...to meet the other beautiful ladies is so much more of a blessing and to have the honour of supporting the event...there are no words. I admire you all so much. I am humbled and full of love.
Oh my Mother a true Christian lady was convinced my second mole not needing treatment and having two children with my ongoing conditions was a miracle of God. She and all her friends, many of them I'd known all my life, all ten of them good Christian women prayed over me one morning in church after the service for half an hour. They cried and hugged me, kissed me, laid hands on me, stroked my hair and gave me flowers. It was the most amazing experience that I cannot describe it. It was truly just 'grace'.
I admit there have been times when I have had survivor guilt, have felt deeply sad for the loss of others and wept till my eyes were like slits and my heart broken, I felt broken. I was too sad to be happy for my own life and did not understand why I was saved and given children. But I worked through that and since have devoted my life to try to give back, to honour others, to show respect. I often do not feel good enough and doubt myself BUT I push through it and my husband, Geoff, is such a quietly stoic man who supports me unconditionally. He gives me strength and so do my children and friends. I'm so blessed. Thank you all so much. Marquet (Bluejay Photoghraphy) I know this is your work however it is much more. An abundance of love to you all and Cindy it's been wonderful working with you to make this happen. All the sweet touches and treats from you ladies were so gorgeous xxxx I've written way too much but know you all understand. I'm so grateful beyond words that we are alive together. give love to those not with us. Xxx"
Because I was 19 when chemo started it has had long term affects BUT I count my blessings everyday. I have worked in social, community and health services in Tasmania Australia for 28 years, and have supported many women through their cancer journey, loss and other illness. My faith has kept me sustained as well as love and hope. I love life and just had to allow the BOSS to guide me on this journey to California to spend time with and support these amazing women, my soul sisters. When I met Cindy via the Facebook page not long after she started it I felt empowered and cannot thank her enough. Then I met Elaine via the page and we wrote letters to one another. I have not felt alone since. I was diagnosed with PTSD many years ago and have worked with many others over the years to live their life the best they can and never ever give up. It has helped me to help others. I had so much unconditional support from my dear Mother and she made me promise that I would one day meet in person Cindy and Elaine. So you see I had to come to Laguna Beach...to meet the other beautiful ladies is so much more of a blessing and to have the honour of supporting the event...there are no words. I admire you all so much. I am humbled and full of love.
Oh my Mother a true Christian lady was convinced my second mole not needing treatment and having two children with my ongoing conditions was a miracle of God. She and all her friends, many of them I'd known all my life, all ten of them good Christian women prayed over me one morning in church after the service for half an hour. They cried and hugged me, kissed me, laid hands on me, stroked my hair and gave me flowers. It was the most amazing experience that I cannot describe it. It was truly just 'grace'.
I admit there have been times when I have had survivor guilt, have felt deeply sad for the loss of others and wept till my eyes were like slits and my heart broken, I felt broken. I was too sad to be happy for my own life and did not understand why I was saved and given children. But I worked through that and since have devoted my life to try to give back, to honour others, to show respect. I often do not feel good enough and doubt myself BUT I push through it and my husband, Geoff, is such a quietly stoic man who supports me unconditionally. He gives me strength and so do my children and friends. I'm so blessed. Thank you all so much. Marquet (Bluejay Photoghraphy) I know this is your work however it is much more. An abundance of love to you all and Cindy it's been wonderful working with you to make this happen. All the sweet touches and treats from you ladies were so gorgeous xxxx I've written way too much but know you all understand. I'm so grateful beyond words that we are alive together. give love to those not with us. Xxx"
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