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Ok, after a day's reflection I've changed my word to BREATHE. My word was overwhelming me, and I think I need to step back and just take a deep breath for 2008.
thanks again, Susan

Well done, you really can afford to take chances with anything this serious, no matter where in the world you live that sun can be nasty !
My word for this year is to be HAPPY to love and enjoy the little things and to not get so bogged down in the big things. To take time, to laugh more and to smile.

Oh man I am tired sorry I meant to say ....you CANT afford to take chances, sorry I had a baby brain moment LOL.....:)

My Dad had a chunk of his lip cut off when we were kids. He is still around to play with his grandchildren. Skin cancer is nothing to muck around with.

ali,
i'm keeping you and your family in my prayers. thank you for the gentle reminder. cancer has taken many family members, i know better.
peace.
erin

Dear Ali, wow, you really are a pillar of inspiration and strength. I love what you say about "living for today" that makes so much sense, yet is not always easy to do..
I keep you in my thoughts and prayers always..you are amazing just being you!
Peace to you always.

Dear Ali,
I hope and pray the best for the mole thing! I have enjoyed your christmas project enormously. Gave me new inspiration to make a yearbook of my family and the things we have been doing in 2007. A warm embrace from a cold Holland, Hedwig

Dear Ali,
I hope and pray the best for the mole thing! I have enjoyed your christmas project enormously. Gave me new inspiration to make a yearbook of my family and the things we have been doing in 2007. A warm embrace from a cold Holland, Hedwig

Oh so agree, Ali. Live for today, for who knows what is around the corner. Feeling a bit blah myself this week and can't shake a general "low" feeling. And that's despite my getting a great start on de-cluttering our home (my main resolution for 2008). Need to constantly remind myself to stop worrying about what comes next. Be grateful (my word for this year) for what I have. Thanks once again for being such a great inspiration. (And I'll be making an appointment to have my many moles checked as soon as possible.)

Hubbie has a Dr's appt next week, not related to moles but NOW I will remind him to have them checked... Thanks Ali & by the way, your Christmas mat looks great ( if only we didn't live in the land of mud & snow LOL!!!!)

I'm off to my Oncologist today to view the
results of my yearly SCANS. Three years Cancer Free (so far) and I feel the same way you do...live for today.
I had Breast Cancer and from the day of my
diagnosis I realized that there are some things in this life that are simply a challenge. I hope that your positive attitude will prevail and that you'll hear all good news. Prayers and Positive thoughts to you from me.
My Mother had Melanoma and the margins
were quite extensive on the back of her left
arm. The scar is from her shoulder to her
elbow. The Grandkids call it her Catepillar.
It all depends upon your point of view!
Love,
Cheryl

Best wishes, hoping everythng is going to be OK, my prayers are for you, my word for 2008 is sevral in fact "let go, relax"
Love, Helen

Hey, Ali, I took your word idea and ran with it. I asked my girlfriends via email to join me in picking a word, and every few months, we'll all check in (again, via email since they are scattered over the country) and tell how we're living our word. In just 24 hours, 9 have already jumped on board!
Thanks for the great idea, and I hear you on the moles. Who cares about scars when your health may be at risk? I've had quite a few things removed from my skin over the years (all okay, but you don't know til they're biopsied!), and the scars fade quickly.

Are you going to do a calendar again this year
I LOVED the one last year and hubby is bugging me cuz it is a new year and no calendar yet, I just want to see if you were going to do another one.

So glad everything came back o.k. and don't worry about the mat. Mine is still out too!

Thanks for the reminder to not put off my physical any longer. Take care of YOU and try to not stress about deadlines and/or decorations coming down.
Sue

Ali
Saying a prayer for you, and hoping that 2008 is a good year for you.
My word - Simplicity; simplify...simple.
I need to learn this in my entire life, not just in my scrapping life.
BTW...I went until February before taking Christmas down one year....technically, we're still in the 12 days of Christmas until Sunday, so you are doing "alright" right now.
Spend time with Simon and Chris, get some hugs and rest. The other "stuff" will happen in due time.

Ali:
Hopefully you will see my comment.
I just wanted to say thanks for posting that about your moles a while back.
It spurred me on to get a skin cancer screening, which I did two weeks ago.
Thankfully, there were no suspicious moles. Thanks for letting us know that we should really have this done. I wish you all the best for good health.
Kathy

Been there! Argh...Last year a small 1 removed from the front of my leg then I go get another melanoma removed was going to be tiny and wound up going deeper and wider. Luckily the plastic surgeon did it. Then a few off my back and the day before Christmas Eve I go for routine visit and bam lets check this other one out on your back! We have to have them taken off whatever it takes I am with you a fashion model I will never be so take them off as long as we are healthy and ok. Hope all goes well (Sure it will) Hugs Grace

Happy New Year, Ali!
Thanks for the reminder. I will be making an appointment this week. I had one mole checked quite a while back. I was told it was nothing to be concerned about, but I want it out regardless. Hope all goes well with you. I will be thinking of you.
On a lighter note, I think I have narrowed my word down to SAVOUR. Every moment.
Have a lovely day!