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[Seawaters]

Hi, All,
I just found out about several Christmas sites that love Christmas as much as I do. I have four children, one just having been diagnosed with leukemia on December 23. This past Christmas was the only sad one for me EVER, but after a bone marrow transplant this past week, hopefully all will be well next Christmas. I will drive down to UC San Francisco to visit with my son tomorrow, but I will be back online to listen to Christmas music. I am an elementary teacher who would listen to Christmas music all day--and I just might since I found out about Live 365! I am in heaven. Thanks for having me.

Cherylle in CA

[Jeff Westover]

Welcome, Seawaters!

[Jeff Westover]

Whereabouts in California are you? An elementary teacher? WE LOVE TEACHERS. What is your grade level? Every year we get at least one or two classes who want a question/answer session with Elf Ernest, answering questions about Santa and the North Pole.

And tell us about your son! Well, all your kids, while you're at it.

[DoubleA]

Welcome fellow Californian!! We are looking forward to hearing more of that Chrsitmas spirit!

[jolly elf]

Hi and :welcome:!!!!

[dvdguy]

HELLO:welcome:

[Seawaters]

I live in Willows, CA about 80 miles north of Sacramento, right off I-5, up in the rice paddies. I teach third grade and would love for my kiddos to ask questions of Elf Ernest. Normally I go to the North Pole site and print off the personalized stories for the students at Christmas, so this will be a great experience for them. I have three sons, a daughter, and one granddaughter who has pronounced cerebral palsy. My husband and I are Elks (the people--BPOE, and not the animal). We edited a 532-recipe cookbook to raise money for our local Elks charity which benefits crippled children. That's probably enough for now. My husband and I will shortly be on our way to UC San Francisco Medical Center. I have to take some things to my second oldest son. This is his third one-month stay in the past seven months. See ya around. Oh, I noticed someone is Eggnog Chugger. I don't like to drink it, but I LOVE to cook with it!!! Go figure!

Cherylle in CA

[Jeff Westover]

Oh yeah, I know Willows. I grew up in Lodi. Worked a fair deal for a time in Davis, Fairfield, and thereabouts. I know that area of the world quite well.

In any event, we look forward to your participation here as a Mom, grandmother, and teacher.

[yolie8174]

hello and welcome

[mammaduke]

:welcome::hi:Welcome Seawaters, I am a 52 yr. old mom of two girls, I was diagnosed with AML Leukemia in 2002, & I have been in remission for almost 6 yrs.I will keep your Son in my prayers. Have fun here there are so many great people here & the forums are so much fun.
Keep us updated on his condition, Enjoy yourself here.

[irishgirl]

Seawaters,

Welcome!!! Congratulations on such a wonderful attitude when faced with some many trials in your life. You are to be commended and admired!!! I hope everything is going well with your son's bone marrow transplant. We will be walking in the Light the Night walk later this year. If you give us his name we will include him on our poster. I hope everything is okay with your Granddaughter as well.

I hope you enjoy your Christmas family here at MMC!!!:welcome:

[angiejo]

Hello and welcome to this terrific site!!:wiggy:

[Seawaters]

Mamaduke,
My son has AML, M-2. This round of chemo was especially difficult for him. It gives me hope, though, when I speak to survivors. Thanks for you kind thoughts.

Cherylle in CA

[mammaduke]

I know how hard those treatments are but he can do it with alot of support, love & prayers. I met a girl who was 21 when she was diagnoised & told she could never have another child due to the chemo, well 5 yrs later she is still in remission & gave birth to a healthy baby boy 3 yrs ago.
They have done so much through research to control this disease.
If you want you can E-mail me @ mammaduke@myway.com. I'll keep him in our prayers. DebbieMamaduke,
My son has AML, M-2. This round of chemo was especially difficult for him. It gives me hope, though, when I speak to survivors. Thanks for you kind thoughts.

Cherylle in CA

[Seawaters]

THANKS SO MUCH!!! His name is Joshua Zink. I just helped sponsor Walk for Life and raised a little over $100 for Cancer Cure. You made my day!!!

Cherylle in CA

[Seawaters]

Thanks for your consideration. It is SO UPLIFTING to speak to someone "six years out" who still has concerns with loved ones yet maintains such great spirits. I might just take you up on your invite!!!

Cherylle in CA

[Annette1990]

Welcome to the friendliest place on the net. Glad to have you here. Wishing you all the best!

[mammaduke]

You can write me any time I am here & that's what I do With the L & L Society is talk to others with the disease & there families. DebbieThanks for your consideration. It is SO UPLIFTING to speak to someone "six years out" who still has concerns with loved ones yet maintains such great spirits. I might just take you up on your invite!!!

Cherylle in CA

[Maureen]

Lovely to see you Cherylle- I think your username is great!! Looking forward to getting to know you. Hope your son does well with his operation. I'm registered as a bone marrow donor and also donate platelets every 6 weeks so I'll keep everything crossed for you all

:tree:

[Seawaters]

Maureen,
Thanks for donating bone marrow. I, too, am on the national registry because I have some Native American blood from my father's side and donors to that group is needed. My son was able to donate his own bone marrow. Normally, they try that or siblings since siblings should have the same genetic makeup of each other, having gotten genes from the same parents. Surprisingly, parents are not the first choice! Thanks for your thoughts, too.

Cherylle in CA

[KarenKringle]

Welcome to the site!!! Glad you are here.

[Buddercup]

Hello I am new here also, looks like a fun sight, can't wait to check it all out.

[christmascreations]

welcome

[Chillywilly]

I would like to say welcome this awesome site and also to let you know that my families prayers are with you and your family.:snowball:

[irishsnow]

Hello and Welcome

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

:cry: It seems strange to finally be getting around to welcoming you here since we became instant Private Message buddies, but today I'm playing catch up with the intros section. Hope all is well with you and yours.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/WelcomeCityTrain.gif Seawaters!