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28 December 2011

Christmas in December :)

Well, I've survived radiation treatment, I'm still here and I'm actually feeling pretty good :)
So much to update on so I'll try to cover it all in a short 'ish kind of way lol.
Ready to be zapped!

I moved down to Cheshire into our little caravan at the Ridgeway Caravan park, Frodsham. The owners, Sue and David wouldn't let us pay a hire charge for it so we were really grateful to them and it was such a nice place. They are right next to miles of walks and beautiful woods and they even didn't mind Mabel staying there for a night which made me very happy! So thank you Sue and David. Radiation went well and it felt like I'd never been away, even though it was 3 years since my last lot. I had post sent there quite a few days - letters and cards, a light up pink christmas tree from Emma and my friend Sammi sent me a huge balloon Teddy which made me smile. I also met a special friend in radiation who is still there - hello Paul x x x 
A special 16th card

We came home for my 16th birthday and had some family and friends round for lunch which was nice. Mum ordered me some special balloons from Balloon Monkey but they were all floppy and not like they should have been so we were really disappointed. Then I was off on a surprise as spent the night at the Lakeside Hotel, which was a present from Tracey Jackson and some nice friends of hers. I really enjoyed the night, it was magical and it was a shame that we had to go the next day. Thank you to everyone who remembered my birthday and sent me cards and gifts and things - so many people thought about me and that made my day.  
After my 16th birthday, Dad had a surprise and we went for a break to Center Parcs at Penrith which was so lovely to be away when everyone was stressed at home about Christmas.  Mum was a bit panicky because she hadn't done much shopping but her computer worked, so she just started ordering things online lol. All of the Special Delivery stuff turned up but the courier companies are a nightmare and we had cards saying they'll call tomorrow and we got people to wait in and they didn't call, and then three days later there was a card saying we missed them and to 'collect from your local depot' which isn't local!  So one parcel is still missing but all the rest got here, so not too bad.

Christmas was really special because I actually felt quite good and I was excited and so I woke at about 6am and didn't go to bed until midnight which is a really, really long day for me!  We had a lovely day - we opened some pressies in the morning and then my Nan and Grandad came and my cousins and Uncle and then we opened more pressies and then we had a nice lunch, but it was almost tea time by then lol.  We watched Polar Express in 3D at night time and it was amazing - it's my favourite Christmas film.  Well, that and 'Elf' which always makes me laugh.

On Boxing Day, it was my Nan's birthday and we went to her house for a family party and ate far too much and then just came home and lay on the sofa feeling fat. We watched 'Lou and Andy' on 'Little Britain Abroad' and it was so funny - I love them, they make me laugh so much.

I've spent some time with my cousin Rhys yesterday and today and we went into the Lakes for some lunch and then a bit of shopping in Ambleside and at last I got to see 'New Years Eve' at the cinema (I've been trying to go for ages). It was great and I laughed quite a bit - go and see it while it's still on. It made me want to see this ball drop thing in New York city.  I've also seen 50/50 which I thought was hilarious too even although it's about a lad with cancer - I kind of got the humour, even though everyone expects you not to find anything funny about cancer lol.

I'm starting full on with my charity in the New Year and so if you have anything that you can offer to help families enjoy a break, please email and let me know.  Our website will be up and running soon and we'll be telling you all of our plans for the next year :)  Oh and I think that my friend Simon still has two places left on his LEJOG bike ride (a very very long way) so if anyone fancies doing that let me know (or you could climb Kilimanjaro in September with my mum lol).

I'm home and back in business so I won't leave it so long next time.

Still very much alive and kicking lol,
Love Alice xxx

110 comments:

  1. Glad to hear you are feeling well and it sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas!

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  2. Fabulous post Alice! So pleased to hear you are feeling bright and well, long may it continue! :-)
    AM

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  3. Glad to hear you've had a great Christmas Alice, hope you continue to feel well and have fun getting things moving with your charity!

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  4. Alice, great to hear you had a good Christmas, birthday, and vacation. I wish you a beautiful and healthy new year in 2012, and best wishes with your charity! Hope to get one of the new mugs soon and take it on a shark dive eventually:) - Brandon / Fin Forward

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  5. So good to hear from you Alice. Happy belated 16th :)

    Ninja-ing my way through life

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  6. Sounds like you have had a busy time.
    Have a fun time over the rest of the holiday period.
    Kilimanjaro in September sounds like an almighty fun challenge to be undertaking, I hope your Mum enjoys it.
    Glad you are feeling better. Looking forward to hearing more about your charity in 2012.

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  7. Happy birthday from Pisa (Italy)!!!
    And thank you for your smile!
    A big hug!
    Francesco

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  8. Hi Alice. It's so lovely to hear an update and that you had a lovely Christmas. It's so kind that you aren't charged to stay in the caravan park through your treatment. What lovely people.
    I look forward to more of your blog updates and hope your charity efforts go from strength to strength. Sending lots of love to you and your family xxxx happy new year xxxx Love from Kerryn xx

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  9. Glad to hear you had a Christmas in December too! And that you were feeling okay for it :) I hope you have a very Happy New Year! Amyxx

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  10. Hi Alice! Good to know that you had a great time in Christmas and, even better, that you are feeling pretty well.

    I'll see 'New Years Eve', as you suggested :)

    2012 will receive you alive, feeling well and as happy as you are now.

    Love,

    Regina

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  11. You're my hero, Alice! Have a happy New Year and continue being such an awesome girl as you are! Enjoy life - so many people waste their lives no matter how long they last but you're not the case - carpe diem, carpe vitam! as paolo coelho said in one of his books, if you really want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it :) and I pray for you to achieve everythig you want, because who else should deserve it other than you :-)

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  12. So happy to hear you had a lovely time over Christmas, Alice. Many blessings and much happiness to you for the New Year ♥

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  13. you sound like you have been very busy! It also sounds like a lovely Christmas. Glad you had a good one. I am glad your radiation treatments went well. I am a cancer survivor myself. Radiation never bothered me a bit. I actually came to love those doctors and nurses so much. Thanks for sharing your experiences :)

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  14. Merry Christmas Alice, sounds like you had a lovely day xxx

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  15. Hello Alice!

    It's nice to finally hear from you!
    I'm so glad everything worked out for you and it sounds like you had some fun inspite of the treatments. I have to tell you that "Elf" is one of my very favorite movies too! I can watch it over and over and still laugh myself silly!
    Happy New Year Dear Alice!
    Michelle:)

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  16. Mery Christmas Alice :) from Mexico :) keep going you are a realy strong girl :)

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  17. Alice! I was so happy to see that you've updated! I'm glad your Christmas was great (both of them, haha). Keep fighting, sweetie :)

    Love from Oklahoma,
    Whitney

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  18. I'm so happy to hear that you had a wonderful December. Happy belated birthday! It was wonderful to hear from you and see your updates. You're an amazing gal. Happy New Year, Alice! xx

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  19. Happy Birthday dear Alice and I was so pleased to read of your wonderful Christmas with your family. Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year and the good Lord willing a healthy one as well.....:-)Hugs

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  20. im glad u feel better! keep feeling better:D

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  21. So happy to hear you're doing so well, Alice, and that you had a nice Christmas. I can't wait to hear about your charity! God bless you!

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  22. So glad to see you didn't just have one but two great Christmas's this year. Glad to hear you are feeling better. Have a happy new year

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  23. I LITERALLY had to track u down on Twitter I was in such a panic! Please don't leave us waiting sooo long next time! I mean.. it isn't like ur busy or anything ;)

    So glad ur doing well. And it's great to hear from u!

    Take it easy,
    Sandy

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  24. Hi Alice,
    I thought 50/50 and New Year's Eve were good movies too! Another one that just came out is War Horse. You might like that. I am so glad you had a happy birthday and a happy Christmas. I hope you are having a lovely week! Take good care and keep us updated!

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  25. You're an incredible young lady !
    Keep smiling to the life and life will continu to smile to you !
    I send you all my love

    Jean-Luc (France)

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  26. Pleased to hear you feel well and had a good Christmas - hugs x

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  27. So nice to have an update and hear about your busy life again, and that you enjoyed your 16th Birthday and Christmas.
    You have a lovely New Year, do you have some plans for a celebration??
    You take care and please keep us updated.
    Pam (Australia)

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  28. Terrific news Alice
    Lovely to read what a super christmas you have and better still felt well enough to enjoy it

    Love and hugs, keep well
    xx

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  29. Alice tenha um otimo feriado de ano novo. Fiquei feliz de saber que passou bem o natal. Muitos beijos do Brasil pra vc.

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  30. What a wonderful post to read first thing in the morning here! I'm anxious to hear the results of the radiation - prayers abound that it's 100% positive. Happy Birthday (belated)!!

    ~Heather

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  31. Happy belated 16th birthday and Christmas. You are a brave young woman. I admire your strength and humor. All the best for the upcoming new year.

    Valerie
    Massachusetts

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  32. Thank you for the update! You have such a lovely smile :-) You are so brave and strong. Lots of love sweetie and a happy NEW YEAR!
    Big hugs
    Cathie (Sweden)

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  33. God Bless you Alice! He obviously has a special plan for you!

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  34. Hi Alice,

    So happy to hear you had a great bday and Christmas. I hope you have a lovely New Year as well. May God continue to bless you!

    Love and hugs,
    Alyson in SC, USA

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  35. Hey Alice glad you had a good Christmas I watched The Bucket List for the first time today!

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  36. Good to see you on top form kiddo!

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  37. Glad you are feeling well Alice! My husband and I are in the car on the way to the cinema, trying to decide what movie to watch. I told him you reccomend New Years Eve, and so that settles it, we are seeing it. Have a good week and Happy New Year.

    -Mandy (South Carolina, USA)

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  38. Glad you're feeling better Merry Christmas n birthday!!!!! Hope you fullfill you bucket list hun...with love from our family to you and yours!!!! Evdokeya, from Tacoma Washington.USA

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  39. So glad to hear you are doing well Alice! happy belated birthday and Xmas! I was surprised to hear that you have never seen the ball drop in New York! you should definitely watch it this year! it's super cool!C;

    I hope you continue to be well!
    ~Melissa xx
    Minnesota, USA :)

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  40. Happy birthday!!! Kisses and hope from Brazil! Fernanda

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  41. Hey Alice,

    I'm so glad you're doing good. I was worried about you. I hope you and your family have a happy new year.

    Sending you love and good/healthy vibes your way,

    Rebekkah

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  42. Feliz Aniversário !!! Deus lhe abençoe. Bjs.
    Tuca.

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  43. Semoga tabah dan cepat sembuh,

    hamdan Malaysia

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  44. So happy to hear that you had a great Christmas Alice! Sending love and hugs from Colorado, USA
    Peggy

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  45. Hi Alice, your smile is so beautiful. Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas. Keep on rockin' in the new year! Love from New Brunswick Canada

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  46. Greetings Alice! Glad you had a lovely Christmas and 16th birthday! You will now have to change your About Me to I am 16 years old. :o) Healthy wishes and lots of love to you and your family in 2012!

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  47. So wonderful to hear you are doing so well and that you enjoyed your Birthday and Christmas. All the very best for the New Year and your Charity. Keep smiling because you light up the world. Jo xxx

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  48. You have a beautiful heart. Thanks to your straight and your words - maybe you don't know how important you are to redefine my faith in the humanity. Happy new year and congratulations for your 16th years!

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  49. Oh ALICE! I looked forward to an update for so long :D I am SO SO SO happy that you made it to Christmas, and that you will get to ring in 2012! The world is a brighter place with you in it!

    It sounds like your birthday and the holidays were much enjoyed. So glad for you :D

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  50. I'm happy you're alive and kicking! Hope to hear from you soon!
    All my best wishes,
    Thaís (Brasil)

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  51. So good to hear your update Alice :) Happy New Year xx

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  52. GOD BLESS YOU .A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. I AM FATHER OF DR RAMANDEEP SINGH ARORA.YOU HAVE THE ART OF LIVING LIFE , MOST OF US DO NOT HAVE .WE GOT TO LEARN FROM YOU.

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  53. Happy b-day from Brasil! My best wishes for you, pretty girl!

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  54. Happy December Christmas, Alice! And also Happy New Year :)

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  55. Alice,

    I'm so very glad you and your family had a nice Christmas. I was thinking of you Christmas morning and hoping it would be a special day for you.

    Merry Christmas!!! :-)

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  56. Just discovered your blog while random blog surfing. Keep fighting the good fight, and I wish you great things in the New Year!!!

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  57. Hi Alice, I'm so pleased that you got to have two Christmas days this year and have also enjoyed your 16th birthday!

    You truly are an inspiration and I, like many others it seems, have been waiting not so patiently for your latest update. For the last couple of years I have taken part in fundraising events for the Anthony Nolan Trust, and this summer I climbed Ben Nevis. After I started reading your blog, I registered to be a donor, and now proudly carry my donor I.D card in my purse. I hope one day I will be a match for someone and can make a difference.

    Stay strong Alice, you are a beautiful young lady and you are never far from my thoughts.

    Wishing you a happy new year, lots of love, Kate xxx

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  58. Wonderful to hear from you, Alice, as we say in Jamaica, Walk Good!

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  59. Great to read such an upbeat post from you, Alice. I too was born in Ulverston, but now live in Rio de Janeiro! I'll be on Copacabana Beach at midnight, watching the firework display and throwing flowers into the sea - the idea is you count 7 waves and then make a wish - One of my wishes will be for your continued good humour and strength! I'm a teacher at The British School here and will be organising some events with my students in 2012 to raise awareness of your cause. Keep warm in Cumbria!

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  60. I'm so glad everything is going well. All the best to you in 2012!

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  61. "Happy New Year",sweet girl~ So many good wishes sent to you from all of us!

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  62. The world needs you, Alice. More than you could ever truly know.You are teaching us how to be strong, and selfless, and appreciative of everything we have. I am so glad you've had such a wonderful holiday and birthday, and now, you'll ring in a beautiful new year.
    You've already made mine better just by sticking around, pretty girl.
    Here's to you, and believing you'll be here same time next year :-)

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  63. Ah Alice! How wonderful!'n you have been having the best time! Even thru the radiation! Bless your wee soul! You are an inspiration!

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  64. So pleased to see your update. You are an inspiration

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  65. Happy belated birthday Alice! Sixteen is a great age. I am so glad you've enjoyed your christmas movies and had time with family. You are an inspiring teenager! Happy New Year!

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  66. Hello Alice...
    Mi neme is Marissa, im from Guadalajara, México. I write to you from across the sea, i know, so im sorry if my english is not perfect... :)
    One of your dreams ring a bell to me... you want to watch wales... well... i dont know if you know it, but here in México there are places to go to do that... for example, in Puerto Vallarta, its just 4 hours from Guadalajara, where i live, and the prices are not expensive... maybe we can make that happen.... why dont come to México? I can give you a place to sleep in Guadalajara, and we can go from here to Vallarta maybe for the weekend... The whales are here from December to March, so we still have time this year....
    If you dont like (or you cant) come to Mexico, well... we´ll think of something else...
    No matter what, you have a new friend on the other side of the world... anything you need... just write me.. i´ll be here...
    Think nice and be nice, take care and dont give up...
    Kisses from México...

    Marissa Ibarra

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  67. Glad you were able to celebrate a fabulous holiday season! May 2012 leave a smile on your face and a little "rosy" in your cheeks!!!

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  68. God Bless You Keep you safe in his arms of love this coming year and bless you in abundantly beautiful ways I pray in Jesus precious name amen ~

    May 2012 be a year of miracles and blessing to you, your family and those you touch with your love.

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  69. Great stuff. Have a wonderful 2012, Alice.


    Adrian
    Las Vegas

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  70. Aww Glad you had a Great Christmas

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  71. Happy 16th Birthday Alice. I really want to see New Years Eve, I love a mushy,slushy film. Elf is my fave christmas film. always great to read your updates.
    Take CAre
    Sam

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  72. Happy New Year Alice! So good to hear about your Christmas holiday. You have really been busy :) It's heartwarming to see how many friends you have found from all over the world. I am looking forward to doing whatever I can to help with your charity work this year!!

    Pam Mullin
    Florida, USA

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  73. Fico feliz em saber que você está se sentindo bem! Menina você tem uma luz incomparável,nunca, jamais pense em desistir, beijinhos linda!! *--*

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  74. Hi Happy New Year!!

    Finally I got around to registering with Anthony Nolan.

    That was all down to you!

    Thanks for being you!

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  75. You rock sister! Nice to hear from you. Keep fighting (:

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  76. Glad you're feeling well!
    Wonderful post!
    Happy New Year!

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  77. Great to hear you are doing well. You are not too far away from me in Clatterbridge. I pray for a long and happy 2012 for you xxx

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  78. Hey Miss Alice,
    You look stunning as usual, ma'am. I'm glad you are doing the things you so have your heart set on. I wish you a joyous, happy, and positive 2012.

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  79. This month, AX is covering any fees for kits to donate done marrow at Marrow.org.

    Signed up for a kit and should receive it in two weeks. Was thinking of you when I filled out the forms. :)

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  80. Happy new year Alice.
    You are a strong girl:)

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  81. Happy New Year! Glad to hear you had a wonderful holidays.

    God Bless.

    Greetings from Miami, FL

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  82. Hi Alice...
    I'm from Portugal, find your blog today and read your story. Admire you... you keep your smile and it's important :)
    Happy 16th anniversary :)
    I'm glad you feel well :) Hope read about you more times *

    Kisses from Portugal *

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  83. Wish you the best for 2012. I can't believe how life's so unfair, with so many bad people in the world it seems only the good ones get rough times. Still I'm hoping for you. :)

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  84. OH your mask looks so much nicer than the one I had in the states. At least your nose is uncovered. Mine was made of plastic mesh and pinched my nose. I finished it all. Got a certificate. Not everyone finishes. It's not easy. I made so many friends. Only seen the Ball drop on the telly. I would be afraid in Times square at midnight. Too many people. lol. Glad you are home.

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  85. Radiation looks hard! You are one tough girl. I am glad the holiays treated you well. I did think of you. Take care- Becca

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  86. thanks for updating ur blog alice one day u realy rock

    Generic lavitra

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  87. Hello you really are a bright girl.
    May 2012 be a year of plenty of light for you.
    My name is Mara and I am Brazilian. If you want to take a look at my site www.mundaruanda.net if you want to leave a message there for me, is an honor. You can be sure your name is in my prayers every day.
    I admire you very
    A big kiss in your heart

    Mara Morelli Tozatto

    * Sorry for the mistakes in my English

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  88. My blogs
    http://maratozatto.blogspot.com/
    http://nossoamormaraelucas.blogspot.com/
    is always welcome

    kisses

    Mara

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  89. What a beautiful brave young lady you are....God bless you and your family.much love sara maria pascarella.(Bangkok,Thailand)

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  90. Dear Alice,
    Reading your blogs has really inspired me. Your strength and courage is more than most will ever show (including me). I hope you are feeling well and that you enjoyed your New Years. I hope that in 2012 you will have the rest of the items on your bucket list checked off!
    Laura in The Netherlands

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  91. Dear Alice,
    Reading your blog has inspired me as your strength and courage is more than most of us possess (including me). I hope you are feeling well and that you enjoyed your New Years. In 2012, I wish you to check off the remaining items in your wish list.
    Sending my best to you,
    Laura from The Netherlands

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  92. Dear Alice,
    Reading your blog has inspired me as your strength and courage is more than most of us possess (including me). I hope you are feeling well and that you enjoyed your New Years. In 2012, I wish you to check off the remaining items in your wish list.
    Sending my best to you,
    Laura from The Netherlands

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  93. Sorry I haven't commented in a while Alice! I'm still following the whole story and you have given me the inspiration to start my own blog

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  94. Alice, my best wishes to you. It's great to hear you are feeling better.

    I truly hope that you do all you want to do in your life.

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  95. You're pretty cool for a girl :)

    I don't know if you've ever heard Jim Valvano's speech at the Espy awards, but he kicks it, and you give me the same great appreciation for special people he did.

    Keep dancing kid <3

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  96. I wish you many happy days ! You are Wonderful!

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  97. Hello! I'm from Spain and I'm writing called estrus Almudena THROUGH a translator and I have no idea of ​​English:) just tell you to fight your cancer that you are very lucky stronger love and kisses from Spain

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  98. Hii!!! Greetings from South America!, exactly from Lima - Perú :) .. and I don't know if u know but your name is the English translation of my name in Spanish: my name is Alicia :), and believe it or not today U taught me a huge lesson, I never imagined I could find a real angel on internet, many times I thought some boyfriends were my angels but neahhh!!!! today I discovered that U r a real one, please keep fighting! I want to continue reading tons of your messages, in a couple of days I will create a blog too and it will be a honor for me if u leave me a message, take care sweet gal :) God bless u

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  99. Hii!!! Greetings from South America!, exactly from Lima - Perú :) .. and I don't know if u know but your name is the English translation of my name in Spanish: my name is Alicia :), and believe it or not today U taught me a huge lesson, I never imagined I could find a real angel on internet, many times I thought some boyfriends were my angels but neahhh!!!! today I discovered that U r a real one, please keep fighting! I want to continue reading tons of your messages, in a couple of days I will create a blog too and it will be a honor for me if u leave me a message, take care sweet gal :) God bless u

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  100. Dear Alice,
    I came across your blog as I was looking for inspiration in writing my own bucket list. You have inspired me so much with your courage and will to live and I will have you know that I joined the bone marrow registry here in the States the second I got off your blog. You are an amazing young woman and you are in my prayers. - Mary

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  101. Hi Alice! I think you're absolutely wonderful and a tremendous inspiration to us all...you RULE GIRL! Keep fighting the good fight and keep on rockin'...

    Hugs and bigger hugs,
    Yael from Israel

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  102. Hello Alice! I live in the U.S.A. in the state of Kentucky. I've been following your blog for quite some time as well as on Facebook and I just wanted to take a moment and say that you are such an inspiration and so beautiful and I pray for you often. What a joy it has been getting to 'know' you through your posts. Keep fighting, sweet girl!

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  103. dear alice,

    you are an inspiring young woman. my father was recently diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer and blogging has been a way with dealing w/ it personally. you continue to shed a bright and positive light to all of the lives who read your blog and those whom you contact in person. i wish i you continued happiness and keep smiling, dear one.

    hugs,
    liz

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  104. Your blogs inspire me so much to do more fundraising for your charity , the fact your so close to home ( I live in Barrow ) makes me think that it can happen to anyone at anytime , and we should make the most of what we have . You are very inspiring , to do so much for others even thought you suffer yourself

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