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Hey girl ... I was so glad to read your update.  You have such an amazing way with words ... a book is definitely in your future!

Thinking about you a lot.  Again, I wish I was closer so I could come see you.  I'd love to talk on the phone when you're feeling up to it, OK?

Hugs and Merry Christmas!

Wendy

Hi there,

Just a note to say I'm thinking of you and sending you lots of love and hugs!

Julie J.

I hope you & Steve had a nice Thanksgiving.  We think of you both often and would love to make the journey west when you are up to it. In the meantime, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers daily.

Love

Bruce & Lisa

HI! MY NAME IS BROOKE ELDRIGE. I TEACH 9TH GRADE ENGLISH AT PASCAGOULA HIGH SCHOOL IN MISSISSIPPI. I AM A HODGKINS LYMPHOMA SURVIVOR. I HAVE BEEN IN REMISSION FOR 2 YEARS!! BECAUSE THIS MONTH IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, MY CLASS HAS BEEN READING YOUR BLOG EVERY MORNING. WE WANT TO SEND YOU A HAPPY TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT YOU. IF THIS WOULD BE OK, PLEASE SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS TO HEALING.SONG@YMAIL.COM. GOD BLESS YOU, CHAR!! YOUR FRIEND IN THIS CRAZY CANCER JOURNEY- BROOKE

Love the Halloween Pic!!!  Demi Moore has nothing on you sis!!!!  Hope you and Steve had a great time... I am with you love... debbie

Hey Char,

I just wanted you to know we are thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way.  We so admire your strength and knew your sens of humor would help you through.  We were in Florida so we couldn't be on Team Charlene, but we were certainly thinking of you.  We'll be sure to see you at your "Kick Cancer's A**" party. 

Hugs and Harmony,

Cindy And Dana

Just a brief note to say hello!  You and Steve are in our thoughts and prairs every day.  Happy to see you are maintaining your beautiful sense of humor!  I have a great big hug for you when I see you!

All our love

Bruce & Lisa

Charlene-

I can honestly say that I haven't stopped thinking about you and that random Tuesday I bumped into you in the OC hallway at work.  As promised - my prayers for both you and your medical team are strong and consistent  (I hope they're as strong as my friend's dad-the one I told you about who is a deacon).  Thank you for sharing your story with all of us.  What I love most about reading your blog is that I hear your voice sort of like what they do in the movies (the voice over) you know when they read a letter they imagine it being read by the person who wrote it. That's what I do-- I hear your boston accent and instant smile or tear comes to my face as I read what you are going through.  Please know that me and hundred/millions of others are thinking of you and excite in the fact that with each day that passes you are getting one step closer to recovery!  Hugs & Misses!  Lilly

Cousin, you are incredible.  Thanks for sharing your personal journey.  I've been incommunicado (away without internet service) and was anxious to catch up with you, and this blog is great.  Your strength and attitude are inspiring.  Know we're thinking of you and sending lotsa fierce positive thinking your way.

Love, Nancy

Hi Charlene,

   It was great to see you today!  You look fabulous!  Sending big hugs and lots of prayers your way!

Kristin

Thanks for sharing your updates Charlene ... you are loved by MANY and we're all sending you strength, support and healing thoughts!  Your hair will be gorgeous when it comes back in!  xoxo

Thank you for sharing your story, and your sense of humor!  It all seem to be happening s fast!  I admire your courage, an strength...and am sending good thoughts prayers and viibes your way!  You are AMAZING.

I wanted to call Monday night but wasn't sure if you were up to calls.  And Wednesday the same thing.  After reading your blog, I guess I should of at least you would have known we were thinking about you.  I actually liked several of the wigs you tried on. I think you might go blonde when this is over.  Keep up your great spirit.  You are an inspiration to us all.

Hi Charlene,

Was thinking of you tonight as I know you were scheduled for chemo today so hope you are not feeling too bad.  Loving the positive attitude as you are going through this. Unfortunately with this you sometimes have to feel bad temporarily in order to feel good again. You are an inspiration to each of us who may face this in the future.  I still say you look great in either color hair so hey go for the variety right now.  Yours will grow back soon enough when the treatments are over.  God Bless you and your husband...

Love,

Claude

My dear cousin....I am thinking about you and so grateful that you have such a wonderful husband to be by your side through this...I know you are a strong person and will overcome this!!!My mother Aunt Debbie wants to send you her love also and we both are saying prayer for you everyday!!!We called your mother today and she seems to have the faith also!!!!

Char,

So proud of you.. for your humor and your strength and your positive attitude and.. for still being YOU throughout your ordeal! Love your wig!!

Know that we are holding you in our thoughts and prayers sweetie!!

Chuck and Mary Ann

Charlene,

I read your complete blog.  You are a wonderful writer.  You have a great attitude and it will help you through it all. 

Taking a friend with me to my chemo treatments was the best thing I could have done. 

Your wig is perfect!  It looks so natural and fits your face well.  It actually looks very similar to one I purchased.  I haven't worn it too much this summer, but hopefully back to work in October will give me the opportunity.

Hope to see you at BCCR this week.

Dawn

Char,

Girl, you have to be one of the fiestiest most amazing people I know.  I have always loved your 'tell it like it is' attitude and your ability to see the 'funny' in almost any situation.  I am so glad that Kathy is able to be there with you...handy to have a baritone :-)!! The support system you have in your husband, family, and friends is amazing. Please know you are loved and many prayers are flowing.  Keep that type A personality and kick cancer's A**!!

Dear Char,

I just read all your blog posts and, of course, I cried: 

1. First of all because I ALWAYS cry (as you know), so if I didn't you would think there was something wrong with me!  LOL 
2. Second, I cried because I love you and hate to see you have to go through all this CRAP! 
3. But, THIRD, because I admire your bravery and ability to keep your wonderful sense of humor through this.  I laughed at the thought of Kathy painstakingly texting, little Hope's smelly sock face, the pictures of Hippo, and many more things!

I didn't know you were such a great WRITER!  You go-girl!  And I LOVE the wig.  Keep on keepin' on my sistah!!!  XOXO