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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to those who celebrate! Just a quick update on Christmas Eve of what’s going on in my battle against ovarian cancer and not forgetting to really appreciate the things that make you happy - particularly family.
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[@cindys6683]

Nice socks! Congratulations on your first grandchild coming. Let the spoiling begin! Hope you have a happy holiday.

[@leaveittolefty]

Happy Holidays Maria! fab sox and fab baby gear omg! my granddaughter is 10. she was born the day after my ovarian cancer debulking surgery. my daughter had a c section so we were both in hospitals recovering at the same time (she in NM me in AZ). as soon as she was cleared for travel after 6 weeks, they brought the baby to see me. it was indescribably awesomeness to hold that little sweet thing. fast forward to now--- she is joined by two little brothers! ages 6 and 4. they all moved to Portugal in August so i am struggling to not be upset missing them. we are using wonderful technology to stay connected. it was tough seeing toys and Christmas goodies in stores and not sending a big care package but i am rolling with it. my daughter said be brave mom so here we are. speaking of bravery, i have a scan tues so am dealing with pain and scanxiety during this holiday but that's ok. not first time! my doctor suspects recurrence and for that the nerves are real, but hey i am here today! so to all of us--Be Brave 🎉🎄💐

[@commonsense6967]

Best of luck to you on your upcoming scan. Anxiey and worry always makes pain worse for me.

[@leaveittolefty]

@@commonsense6967 agree😫

[@jenniferrobbins8439]

You always have my full support and many many 🙏🏻 prayers. You spoil that Grand baby all you want❤😊

[@karenbutnotthatkaren5528]

So wishing that pleasing health-related news starts rolling in soon after you spend this extra special Christmas with family. Sending lots of love to you, Maria. Karen

[@joannpergakis4183]

Such exciting time Love a baby shower So so happy for you my new England friend ❤️

[@Sushi2735]

You look so festive in your hat ❤️ so very sorry about the Paracentesis, again, but glad it made you feel better so you can enjoy your family at Christmas ❤️ That is what it’s all about, being with those you love. Glad you are going for Clinical Trials! You can do MD Anderson. Good for you. And a NEW BABY! No happier days for a family. And a precious baby girl 💕💕💕💕💕 So much to look forward to and to help you when you have a bad day. Christmas Blessings on YOU and your lovely family.

[@jenniferrobbins8439]

Your very blessed to have so much family to surround yourself with, enjoy your family and Christmas.. 🎁🎊

[@Georgesmomsu]

Merry Christmas Maria. So exciting getting ready for a grand baby. Next years christmas will be extra magical.

[@cat-annechats5362]

Hope you have a wonderful visit with your son. Glad you are planning this nice baby shower. Congrats on a coming granddaughter! I have lots of grands and greats, and they are precious. Most are teenagers now. :)

[@karenjones4882]

Merry Christmas Maria! I think the socks are great! I am so thrilled that your first grandchild is coming in March. She’s a lucky baby to have you as a grandmother. Enjoy the shower and buying things they say they don’t need. When that baby comes, you spoil her-it’s your right as a grandmother! As a retired (after 44 years) critical care nurse, I feel you’d appreciate knowing the correct pronunciation of the medical terms associated with your treatment. The words paracentesis and thoracentesis don’t have an N after the “para” and “thora” parts of the words. Please understand that this is not a criticism-I know this is so minor in the grand scheme of all that you’re going through, and we use some pretty big and unfamiliar terminology in medicine, but somehow I feel you’d want to know the correct way to say the words. You’re in my heart and in my prayers, and my respect for you is huge. You are so strong and your approach to this totally unexpected 180 turn in your life’s path is so intelligent and tolerant. God bless you and your family this Christmas, and the New Year will bring happiness and healing.

[@pumpkingirl-ln3eo]

Merry Christmas, Maria. You truly are one of the nicest people I follow on KZbin! Nancy from Northern California

[@janicehight9160]

Merry Christmas Maria. You are looking great! I would love to be a grandmother. Still waiting on both my kids. Can’t wait to see the baby in a video next year. All the best for the New Year. Good things are coming your way. I can feel it. Love your new hair growth too. Looks exactly like mine did after Taxol. Lots of love from your counsel friend out in Vancouver BC Canada. Enjoy the holidays with your family. Janice

[@debbiebayer4836]

So excited for you to have your first grandchild. They are so special and yes I remember how it was when I had our first grandchild and you just want to buy everything. 🙂 Enjoy this Christmas with your family.

[@patsyanne8095]

Christmas Eve Blessings to you Maria and to all your loved ones! Will send positive thoughts your way that there is are not any ‘bugs’ roaming around abdominal cavity! Keep pain under control. Congratulations on this precious arrival…March baby…Spring…re-birth, new life and hope. Regards.

[@fai1t0liv3]

Hearing her talk about her grand baby is so sad and really hits home for me. My Dad only got to hold his grandson once before his glioblastoma took him.

[@bobs1356]

Oh I am so glad your supporting your daughter and getting a baby shower organized. This is so good for u and I can tell u enjoy going to help her look for baby furniture.

[@grammamarth6681]

Merry Christmas! You are absolutely going to LOVE being a grandma! Congratulations! So excited for you and your daughter!

[@loulou7963]

Maria I’m so so pleased to see you on here. I’m so thrilled for you with your forthcoming granddaughter. What a wonderful thing for you to look forward to. I really hope you have a fantastic Christmas and new year and I love your socks. I have to say you look so well too. Sending you lots of ❤

[@tatumpiano8569]

Hi Maria! I feel your exhilaration over the new baby! What's more fun than buying baby clothes, so cute, you want to buy everything! I am glad that your family will come for Christmas. You are so right about enjoying every moment. As someone who had this myself, it gave me a new appreciation for things I took for granted. You look so adorable in the hat! Merry Christmas and all I can say is that you are such a wonderful person and anyone who has you in their life is so luck! Love you bunches!❤💚💙

[@kimtongo3533]

So So sweet, your daughter is having a baby girl!!!! Congratulations to her!!!! Loving the socks, thanks for the updates!!!!! I pray that u have a wonderful, fun, pain free, blessed Christmas!!!!🎄🙏🎄🙏🎄🙏🎄🙏🎄✨🎄🙏🎄

[@rebeccanyaga2381]

Happy Holidays & congrats on the new bby girl!!! So happy you get to enjoy this weekend with your family!! As always, sending love & prayers 🙏🎄🙏

[@elainebrown8600]

Wow Maria looks like you been busy shopping for your precious granddaughter it’s such a joy to have a baby coming enjoy your family this Christmas season still praying and will be watching for an update Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and especially Happy Birthday Jesus!!!!!!✝️🙏🏽❤️🎄🎉🎂🙌🏽

[@mianone7486]

Merry xmas Maria ❤ Enjoy your family and time together!

[@serenadm6619]

Congratulations on soon to be grandma:) she will change your life, mine did……..now I never have any money ha ha , merry Christmas have a love,y time with you family :)

[@alisalavine1052]

A baby!! Congratulations!! Have a very Merry Christmas, Maria. I hope your time with the kids is filled with laughter and joy. Be well, queen. You've got this.🎄❤

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

Congratulations on you first grandchild, Maria! Merry Christmas, and a happy, healthy New Year. Keep plugging through this medical stuff. And don’t think about anything now. JUST ENJOY and be present in the glory of Christmas. Love your socks! You look radiant and fantastic! ❤️🌲🙏

[@lisajohnson7827]

Merry Christmas Maria and congratulations on your new granddaughter!! Continuing to hold you up in prayer!! Lisa from Virginia

[@michelles9897]

Merry Christmas Eve to you! I was just thinking about you while watching my regulars on KZbin and was wondering how you were doing. So glad that you posted a video today. Cute Christmas socks I love them too. I hope that you can get into a program close by you but if not then come to Houston and we will surely welcome you to TX. Hugs.

[@colleencallicotte9668]

Wishing you a Merry Christmas Maria! Congratulation on becoming a grandmother! Praying for you.

[@karenboouk531]

MERRY XMAS MARIA Your friend Karen here so sorry your still unwell darling please enjoy your holiday enjoy having your family there let them spoil you silly wow sweetheart love your socks happy new year rest relax and have fun sending love and hugs to a special fighting lady xxxxxx 🎄🎄🎄🌹🌹🌹

[@bobs1356]

Shirley here, have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

[@elizabethbaird8950]

Congratulations to be coming a gran in March MerryChristmas 🎄xxx

[@morganprecious51]

Yes every moment is important for all of us praying for you and your family. Praying 🙏

[@safaridreamer5831]

Congratulations 🎉on you first grandchild!! So excited for you..🤗❤️🙏👍🤗❤️

[@2wheeledwillie395]

Merry Christmas Maria! 🤶 love the socks!

[@Anastashya]

Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas, Maria. Congratulations on the beautiful news of your new grandchild ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼. I’ll be thinking and praying for you. xx

[@carolescharacters]

Merry Christmas Maria, enjoy your special time creating memories with your family xx

[@maryannogo2571]

Merry Christmas Maria❤

[@MarilynMayaMendoza]

Happy holidays and enjoy your family.Congratulations on your new granddaughter Coming soon. You look so happy. I’m praying for you as always. Much aloha from another grandmother

[@cindygonzalez7912]

What a beautiful soul❤

[@joanbeach644]

Maria, Merry Christmas to you and your family! ❤️🎄

[@lottielancone5618]

Wishing you a very wonderful Holiday this year! It's such fun to plan a baby shower and congrats on becoming a new grandmama! Just a quick mention - when meeting with your Dr., please ask the benefit of IV Vit C in large doses. My sister had ovarian stage 4 and it worked wonders for her. Google it to get more informed about the benefits as it might be a huge help for you as well. God bless and please have a really fun and memorable Holiday!!

[@margaretries2606]

So happy for you. Congrats on grandchild. Happy Holidays.

[@susancockerill8108]

Merry Christmas, Maria. Have a wonderful holiday. Hope you’re feeling ok this weekend. Always prayers.

[@susannechickenmom5621]

❤️🙏 Happy holidays 🎄⭐

[@karinasanchez3285]

All my best wishes to you and family Maria ✨💛🙌. May 2023 bring all the best health blessings upon you sweet one 😌. Thank you for sharing your journey with us 🙏

[@terishumaker7461]

Merry Christmas Eve Maria! You look fabulous! I'm so glad you will be enjoying Christmas with your family. Congratulations on your first granddaughter! You are in my prayers, much love and admiration!

[@marywilliams7176]

You look great, Maria! Keep up that happy spirit, girlfriend! Merry Christmas and Happy New year! Onward! Hugs...Mary from Alaska

[@sylviarogier1]

Best wishes to you and your family.

[@debmary2999]

Have a wonderful time with your family Maria and congratulations on your first grandchild. I have 2 that are the apples of my eye. Merry Christmas to you and yours. 💐🎄❤️😘🤗

[@swannyriver75]

It's good to see you smile and congratulations. Merry Christmas

[@commonsense6967]

So happy for you on the upcoming birth of your first grandchild, Maria! Mine are all located on opposite coast from me, so I haven't yet been able to see the newest addition, my son and daughter in law's firstborn, both of them in their 4O's! Hope you'll be located much closer to yours so you can see them often.😊

[@irenedonohue1406]

Merry Christmas Maria, wishing you strength to enjoy your family time!

[@robynholliday4794]

Merry Christmas Maria ❤

[@bonniebarnia1]

Merry Christmas Maria🎄❤️

[@coressaclark6354]

Merry Christmas

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Merry Christmas!

[@marloulman104]

Merry Christmas! Sunday night is the last day of our holiday Hanukkah. It's a different kind of holiday for me. I had a recent diagnosis of cancer in September. It's an unusual small B cell non Hodgkins lymphoma marginal. Haven't come across anyone else with same diagnosis. Had radiation tx 3 weeks ago. Cancer is certainly scary, but not letting it consume me. I have 4 little grandsons. I remember my 1st. It's exciting! Enjoy every moment. Praying 2023 brings you blessings. Your a tough lady. God bless you!🙏❤️

[@kathycowan2221]

I felt your excitement just looking at your face! Happy New Year!

[@kathylynn7705]

Merry Christmas sweet Maria!! I hope you have the sweetest time with your family❤❤

[@dianawolaver7981]

Congratulations on being a grandma.merry Christmas

[@rickster5224]

Just lost my father on Dec 16th to colon cancer. Watching this made the holiday a little easier. Merry chirstmas, thank you for sharing

[@sterlingmatsui154]

Truly sorry for the loss of your Father, Rick~♡Praying "The Peace That Passes All Understanding" is present in your heart, mind, & soul during this difficult time☆...(Holly in Arizona)

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your father. May your memories of him give you comfort during this difficult period of time.

[@sarahtamura4993]

Happy Holidays. Living in the moment is so important. 💕💕

[@lisafiorilli155]

Congrats Grandma to be!!! I am so happy for you all and loved seeing your absolute joy!! ❤

[@sandjblake75]

Hoping you were able to have a decent Christmas Maria. New follower. Wishing you well. Love and prayers from London, UK. Xx

[@tammye09]

Congratulations on becoming a grandma!! I have been following your journey. You are so positive all the time and your attitude is wonderful! I really hope the best for you and your family. I'm praying 🙏 that you'll get through this successfully! Stay strong and keep fighting the good fight. 👍

[@anndeprince9738]

Merry Christmas and enjoy the most beautiful time of the year with your family❤❤

[@tammye09]

Oh! And ps... love your socks and you're always rocking a beautiful hat!

[@traceythudin9364]

Merry Christmas, Maria!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@LorySuzanna]

Ohh…how fun, a baby shower for your first grand daughter. Definitely something fun to plan and look forward to. Prayers you get a solid plan for your treatment (clinical trial or other) soon. ❤

[@joannpergakis4183]

Been thinking of you A baby coming, yay Love your hat Merry Christmas, and enjoy time with family I agree , take it all in You a have a lot going on I live in Lubbock texas , have a nice guest room I live alone Your welcome to it , I mean it Your first grandchild I remember that The best feeling, love your socks A baby girl , yay 💗 What will she call you I am a yaya Greek lol

[@bobs1356]

Hope you had a wonderful Holliday. HAPPY NEW YEAR. OH I am Shirley, I was in the emergency the day before new years had breathing problems, they did CT scan ultrasound on my legs at 1:30 in the morning because they kept me. Got to come home the next day about the same time I was admitted. Breathing so much better. My COPD acted up from the weather, they put me on a new inhaler I take once a day, it's working.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Oh no! So sorry you were in the hospital. I saw this comment just as I was posting a short about my hospitalization. Happy to hear the new inhaler is working for you Shirley.

[@bobs1356]

@@MyCancerJourneyMaria Awe thanks sweetie.

[@tanyadawnwalker3675]

🙏🏼❤️❤️

[@informaticsnursebev1538]

♥️

[@hownwen]

💙💙💙🙏🙏🙏

[@bobsilver3983]

A guy in my area beat cancer...I remember him saying to never eat any sugar, and he ate some sort of seeds.

[@wandadavis2468]

Congratulations! When is she due? So very exciting👶

[@bobs1356]

LOL

[@angelab5325]

STAY ON IT🙏

[@angelab5325]

I will say this I work at a hospital and there’s so many advanced ovarian cancer studies theres precision gen-1 so many so you have to find the right fit because they definitely work.

[@kimnixon4969]

Merry Christmas Maria to you and your family. So glad to see you today. Grandbabies are just the best! God bless. Love the socks

[@fran1395]

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