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The Battle Won

Wed Mar 25, 2009, 1:38 PM
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Want a print of my work? You can get one here: Pixy's Garden @ Etsy If you don't see one of your favorites of mine there then just note me and I can put another print up for sale.





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THE FAIRY SOCIETY

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Most of you don't know, but I've been battling cancer for the last several months. Large "B" cell Lymphoma. A really long way of saying I have a tumor in my lympn system. Two days after my 33rd b-day I ended up in the ER with breathing problems and chest pains. I had this stupid cough for what felt like forever and it just wouldn't go away. Well, in the ER they did a CAT scan and low and behold a tumor was nestled all nice a cozy on my heart--pressing on my lung. Bad tumor.

Went back and forth for a while with the doctors--they figured it was what you call a thymoma--still not good but basically just a cut-out deal. After a whole crap load more pocking and a biopsy, though they settled on lymphoma and I began chemo straight away. Anyway, that's where I've been: Getting the piss whipped out of me by the lovely poison they've been shoving in my veins. I have a nice mettle port in my chest now, too. I tell my kids it makes me bionic. :P

So far I've had four rounds and still two more to go. The AWESOME news, though is that the last PET scan showed the tumor was gone and cancer cells were no where to be found. YEAH! So, once the next two rounds of torture are finished I should be scott free. Battle won!

I chock it all up to the many people praying for me, loving me, and caring. I've got the best meds in the world every morning when my kids hug and love on me. Nothing could cure me faster than that.

In the spirit of my journey I started an image to depict how I was feeling, what the whole thing meant to me. It's shaping me into a different person, a stronger one, I hope. And in honor of that I wanted to express it.



As you can see there is a LOT of hair (this took for darn ever). I think that was me missing my own locks. :D

Anyway, it's great to be back with possitive news.

Blessings!

Rachel :heart:

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My favorite artist of the month:

:iconanachsunamon:





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My favorite piece(s) of the month:



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Places my art has been featured:

:iconthepencilclub: DD [link]

:iconsunstone72: here: [link]

:iconxialaceleste: featured my work here: [link]

:iconstarlightblood: featured my work here: [link]

:iconcinquain: featured my work here: [link]

:iconbrokenpuppet86: featured my work here: [link]

:iconelvenstar83: featured me here: [link]

:iconvigshane: featured me here: [link]

:iconmwp1988: featured my work here: [link]

:iconiardacil: featured my work here: [link]

:icongrugster: featured me here: [link]

:iconderzorvadur: featured me here: [link]

:iconstarlightblood: featured me here: [link]

:icongigi-fenixphoenix: featured me here: [link]

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News: The Best of Fantasy Art for September 2007

News: September Vissual Arts Feature

News: Traditional Art Features

News: The Best of Fantasy Art for October 2007

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My clubs:

:iconsevenwatersclub: :iconelves: :iconfaerycircle: :iconenchantedforest: :iconthepencilclub: :iconblackandwhiteclub: :iconportraitpencilart: :iconthefairestsex: :iconmythicalfanclub: :iconavaloncommunity: :iconpencilsgalore: :iconmedievalcommunity: :iconev-group: :iconthe-fantasy-club: :iconfantasy-fellowship: :icondesigningdivas: :iconevil-peoples-club: :iconwinglovers-club: :icontraditionalart: :iconemotionalartists: :icondarkartists-inc: :iconrainydaysclub: :iconpaleispretty: :iconinblack-club: :iconlove-portraits-club: :iconruns-with-vampires: :iconmindoflead:

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  • Mood: dA Love
  • Listening to: Red
  • Reading: Summers at Castle Auburn by Shinn
  • Watching: Terminator: SCC
  • Eating: bagle
  • Drinking: water

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Devious Info

  • Current Residence: California
  • Interests: Writing, Sketching, and textile arts
  • Favourite movie: Well, today I'd have to say: "Phantom of the Opera", or "Princess Bride"
  • Favourite band or musician: Linkin Park, Thousand Foot Krutch, Evanesance, 12 Stones...
  • Favourite genre of music: Rock, punk, goth, anything trippy and full of texture and volume...
  • Favourite poet or writer: Poe, Twain, Juliet Marillier, Francene Rivers...
  • Favourite gaming platform: PC and PS2
  • Favourite cartoon character: Snoopy and Sponge Bob
  • Personal Quote: "Huh?"
  • Tools of the Trade: A pencil and a HUGE eraser
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Comments


:iconrainbowbrite8918:
Your gallery is beautiful. =]

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View my mind [link]
Check this out =PortraitPencilArt
:icontokensplash:
Hi, this is me Katie Frank, A.K.A Tokensplash, we met at church a few times, I don't know if you remember but yeah...

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"If your in a tunnel and you see light coming from the other side, its not an opening, its a train so move."

"I am myself. If I'm not, who will be?"
:iconamaya-niichan:
Hah, found you, Ms. Rachel~! It's Amber, Karina's daughter. C:
I look forward to talking to you again!

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Congratulations, you just wasted a few seconds of your life.
:iconmim304:
ya know, i just faved one of your drawings and commented that it was "awesome." but, after reading your journal...YOU are awesome! makes my troubles seem so small and makes me ashamed for dwelling on them. thanks for being such an inspiration! :heart: :tighthug:

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"No picture has a single meaning." ~~Simon Watney

Take a look at my gallery. :gallery: [link]
:iconkiwi-damnation:
I found you through someone else's favourites and I just wanted to say that you are fantastic, that your work and you as a person are inspiring. I hope you have a fantastic week, and please enjoy the physical tokens of my regard.

I know this is random but I am not a creepy person. Just felt like giving someone a smile today.

:heart: Love Sam

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One who lives without love can never truly live... One who embraces love can never truly die... 'kiwi-damnation'
:iconr151n9:
Raaargh, don´t be scared i´m just watching u ! Haha u got watched Baby ! .. i hope u don´t mind if i´m faving something from time to time ? of u do u wont get any cookieZ ! so think about it and plz do more nice pictures . Wanna fave ;D . have a nice friggin day !

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[link] See my Gallery
:gallery: RoadRunnerUnited 4EVER :headbang:
:iconrstovall:
Everytime I come here I remember that I LOVE your gallery! :D

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"If you're going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance!"
:iconsvenjaliv:
Hey--featured you in my journal: [link] :aww: :hug:

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"The pen is mightier than the sword if the sword is very short, and the pen is very sharp." - Terry Pratchett.
:iconsvenjaliv:
... that should be [link] -- silly stray exclamation mark! :doh:

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"The pen is mightier than the sword if the sword is very short, and the pen is very sharp." - Terry Pratchett.
:iconcraftymama2:
Just wanted to let you know about my friend :iconkakina97:'s portrait contest! [link]

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I make jewelry for my primary account =craftymama
I make other art for my secondary account ~craftymama2

"I will always be cold." ~ "Be Safe" ~ I put stuff in my scraps that people actually look at O.o' ^_^

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