Tuesday, October 18, 2011

ANGELS WATCHING OVER ME

Charmin' as a long shot candidate on Election Eve, Angel has had a horrifically difficult year . August 2010 this beautiful gal had a tumor removed from the base of her brain-steam and was diagnosed with Medullobastoma .She was lifted with God's love and masses of prayers as she seized the moon with her teeth and beat the cancer odds. I have to tell ya'll my heart was heavy the day she told me she was tired of the fight. Her bony body was unsteadily frail and she was so stinkin' skinny she'd need to run around in the shower to get wet. Doctors found puttin' weight on our Earth Angel was kinda like tryin' to put a dress on a worm. I'm pleased to say that Angel had her last souped up mega blast of chemo in September. Three weeks later it hit her like a ton of bricks when she lost her hair...again! She tells me it's difficult to remember a time before she had cancer. It's been all consuming for her.

Angel Dawn is now a full fledged seventh grader attendin' Tiny Town Middle School. Her favorite part of school is lunch (the girl does love to eat) and gettin' to participate in PE with her friends. The spunky little doll says havin' cancer has made her trust others, especially her family. Like any teen she loves the music of Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne and Zach Brown. Although she still adores purple, she's quite smitten with blues and greens too. Angel is ecstatic that she's able to go outside and do 'normal' things like pick up walnuts and play with her animals. I saw the old twinkle return in her eye when she boasted "I jumped this week!" I have observed that she has become more self~confident and outgoin' through her illness.

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Today she is stronger and has plumped up a bit. Isn't she prettier than the precious perfectly spotless lamb of Passover??? Ya gotta love that smile! She occasionally misses her friends at the hospital but doesn't miss the needles one bit. Angel returns to the hospital monthly to have her port flushed and every three months for a cancer recheck.

The girl's as happy as a hog in slop when she's in the presence of animals. She wants to be a Veterinarian or Board Animals when she grows up. Her current menagerie consists of six goats, five cats, twenty chickens, four callin' geese (forgive me, I have not self~control), five ducks, twenty~eight rabbits and the gerbils are multiplyin' to rapidly to count. Eat that Dr. Doolittle!!!

Amy Grant sings "God only knows the times my life was threatened just today." This Ozark Farm Chick must confess that watchin' Angel fight her battle tried my faith to the max this summer. The 1984 song that won the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Vocal Performance states, "If your asking me what's protecting me, then you're gonna hear me say: ' Got His angels watching over me, every move I make." Angel Dawn can belt out first hand that He's got His
"Angels Watching Over Me!!!"

Please read Angels amazin' story here (Pretty Little Angel Eyes) and here (Earth Angel).

*Angel is a neighbor of the Ponderosa. She is also one of my Sunday School students and a member of my Kid's Church. Would ya'll join with me in prayer that she remains cancer free?

111 comments:

  1. Oh, thank God! Since you hadn't posted about her, I thought it wasn't good. You know I will keep her in my prayers...and I am doing a post on her later on. Just to let everyone know that prayers have been answered.

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  2. She will be in my heart and prayers. She has the most amazing smile. May God keep her cancer free! Thank you for this story this morning it is just what I needed to hear.
    Blessings
    Cathy

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  3. What a sweet story about a lovely and very strong girl. Cancer truly stinks but I know that it can make positive changes in those that it touches too. Praying that she continues to thrive and that the cancer bites the dust once and for all.

    Becky

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  4. She is just beautiful with that big smile. Thank the dear Lord she is doing so well. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

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  5. What an amazing story this is. And you are an amazing writer. I'll be back for more.

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  6. It is so wonderful, she is back home and in school. Praise God...Angel gets my prayers every day.

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  7. What a beatiful, courageous child. You told her story of bravery so well. Of course I will remember Angel in my prayers; praying that she will grow up to take care of the animals she so loves.

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  8. You made me cry and smear my freshly applied work-day mascara. What a beautiful story of such a beautiful and brave girl. Thanks Nezzy.

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  9. She IS beautiful. I am praying for a complete recovery for this little lady. She is very precious.

    Teresa

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  10. She is definitely beautiful, inside and out. I am also sending her positive energy, as she has brightened up my day considerably already, thanks to you and this inspiring post. Wonderful way to start my day. :-)

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  11. What an amazing and courageous young girl!

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  12. Such an amazing girl, God be with her, and may she be a wonderful testimony for God's love and grace, thank you dear for sharing with us.
    Because He lives, Barbara

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  13. What a lovely and heart-warming story. So much strength, in one so young.

    Gentle hugs,
    "October, here’s to you. Here’s to the heady aroma of the frost-kissed apples, the wine-y spell of ripened grapes, the wild-as-the-wind smell of hickory nuts and the nostalgic whiff of that first wood smoke."
    ~ Ken Weber

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  14. She is so precious. The courage she has is so amazing. Thank God the chemo is over and she can gain strength to do all of the things she likes. It sounds like she knows what she wants to do with her future. Wiser than most teens her age.Blessings and prayers to your little Angel.

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  15. Thanks for the update about Angel; I remember reading about her battle before and praying for her. Nice to see she is doing good and is able to be a "normal" seventh grader!

    betty

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  16. Nezzy....TEARS! WOW! PRAISE GOD she is cancer free! I'm am without words right now and SO full of emotion! I will pray for dear sweet Angel and thank you so much for writing this update on God's precious young lady.

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  17. It is wonderful to be able to put a face to lovely Angel. She is amazing. The power of prayer...the power of hope...the power of God.

    This made me cry.

    Thank you.

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  18. Thanks for sharing Angel's story. What a sweetie she is and what a tough time she's had. But, oh my, she is looking great!

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  19. Angel is INDEED an Angel!What a heartwarming story! I'm so glad that she is doing much much better. It's nice to read a good story! I will pray for her continued good health!

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  20. Thanks for the update! I have been thinking of her lately..wondering..so happy to hear she is Cancer free..it is a miracle. I cannot think of another little girl that deserves one as much as she does.
    I hope you share with her that all of your readers are praying for her..an army of prayer warriors!!
    Bless you Nezzy for keeping a close eye on this little one:)

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  21. Your Angel has her own angel in you, Nezzy.
    Many prayers are being said for her to remain cancer free. You have shared her story in a wonderful way.

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  22. Hi Nezzy, thanks for the update on sweet little Angel. She looks great in her photo and has such a beautiful smile! I will be praying that Angel remains cancer free and that she will be strong and healthy. Tell her "hello" from all of us!

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  23. I'm praying she stays cancer free!

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  24. She is beautiful! I'm so thankful the chemo seems to be working, and she is definitely in my prayers!

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  25. I remember Angel's story very well, and I am adding my prayers to yours, Nezzy.

    =)

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  26. What a sweet, sweet girl! She has been watched over and blessed all the people who's lives she's touched. Prayers for Angel!! :):)

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  27. She is a strong, wonderful girl. I'm happy to hear she is doing so well. She is truly an angel.

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  28. What a beautiful girl with a smile to light up the darkest room. Of course, I would be happy to send up a few prayers for Angel

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  29. Definitely.

    I do remember reading those posts - she's an inspiring little girl.

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  30. What a beautiful angel she is! And this little Angel shall remain in my prayers permanently.

    Deanna from My Loves, My Life

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  31. Look at that bright, beautiful face. I'm happy she's doing so well. God bless...

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  32. Tears falling down my cheeks....GREAT post!!!

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  33. Oh thank God she is thriving.
    I will be praying for continual health for this sweet one.

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  34. My hand has been clasped over my mouth hoping this was a good news story!!! PTL! YES! I will keep praying for Angel to remain healthy! She's so beautiful and I'm so happy she's feeling better. Hug that girl for me, will ya?

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  35. I am thrilled to hear this good news about Angel, Nezzy. I can't count the number of times I've thought about her and sent prayers her way. She is a great inspiration and a beautiful young woman. I will continue to pray for her wellness and good health. Thanks so much for the update. You made my day!
    xoxo jj

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  36. I am late to work, but I had to stop by here to tell you that I am blessed beyond words to see this child's smile and hope and faith and love, all bundled up in one fabulous human being....love you Nezzy, Anita

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  37. What a heartwarming story. My good thoughts go to that lovely young lady.

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  38. What a praise to God!I`m still praying that she remains cancer free & full of spirit,bless you for sharing her story,phyllis

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  39. Oh God bless her! I'm so happy she doesn't have to fight and is jumping again!
    xoxo
    SC

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  40. What a precious ANGEL! God is amazingly good! Have a blessed day dear Nezzy and thanks for sharing this sweet Angel with us! HUGS!

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  41. Oh she is beautiful!
    I'm so thrilled she's doing better.
    Her smile just lights up!

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  42. Hi Nezzy,
    This just made my day! I am so happy to see her looking quite healthy and happy!
    Thanks for sharing her story with us...it makes us count our blessings!
    Hugs and Prayers,
    Cindy

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  43. I will definitely keep her in my prayers. What a brave and courageous young lady she is! Her smile is contagious...so glad to hear she's doing better. It must warm your heart to hear her talk about her future!! Anything's possible!!

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  44. What a beautiful post about a special girl.
    Keeping her in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for God to heal her completely.

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  45. I so appreciate this post...Our family is all too aware of childhood cancer...(of course you know that our little grandson, Tucker had Leukemia at the age of 8) He is now 13 and still has a few issues from the chemo, but otherwise much more healthy....
    It is so hard to watch these children fight such a hard battle...Angel is precious and I can tell you that I will definitely keep this child of God in my prayers...I will also keep her family in my prayers, because I know how difficult this can be on a family..
    Many prayers and Blessings for Angel. Please give her hugs from someone who is praying...
    Blessings

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  46. Oh, sweet Nezzy I was so happy to come here and find that your sweet Angel is making progress and doing so well. She still has that gorgeous, most wonderful smile despite all she has been through. What a beautiful girl she is and God has a plan for her for sure. She has been and will be a wonderful blessing to all that come in contact with her. Thank you so much for the update on her. Still keeping her in my prayers. Hugs

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  47. What a lovely post about such a beautiful girl. May her future be filled with all that is good, and happy.

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  48. This sweet Angel will most definitely be in our prayers!!! She is so blessed to have you in her life. No wonder she's got such a big smile on her face - she must have read a bunch of Nezzyisms :)

    'Lucy' and 'Ethel'

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  49. I am back among the blog living and you can bet that I'll pray this beautiful girl remains cancer free. Love ya, Nezzy.

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  50. Never give up hope - is the lesson of Angel's case.
    May God keep her well and smiling for many, long years to come.

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  51. I apologize for not visiting my favorite blogs lately, and i promise to do some catching-up with everyone in the next few days. We are experiencing cooler weather starting today (Thursday) and as for myself I'm looking forward to falls return to the Lancaster Pennsylvania area. And are the color of the leaves changing your your way folks as they are mine. Hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoy the beautiful fall season that has now begun. Richard from Amish Stories.

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  52. God Bless Angel,What a strong young girl, I pray she continues to grow stronger,healthier and can jump for a long long time into the future.

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  53. Oh Wow, Nezzie. Angel is truly an example to us all. We have a very similar story here in our town. The little gal is now a freshman and still plugging along after being diagnosed in 6th grade. Hard to imagine that these young folks teach us "grown ups" what personal strength is all about. Bless you for sharing and for all you do.
    Joanne

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  54. Cancer is such an ugly thing, but what a beautiful story to come out of it. Saying a prayer for this little angel.
    Have a great weekend!

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  55. Blessings a prayers for Angel!

    Hope all is going well for you--haven't seen you for a bit.

    Have a super wonderful weekend!

    Melinda

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  56. Thanks for the update. She is in our prayers. Imagine being happy that you could jump. So many of us take the smalls things for granted. Sounds like a pretty good kid. Tell her hi for us!

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  57. Bless this little angel girl.I hope she jumps every day!!

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  58. She IS beautiful! I am praying she stays well because we need a vet with a smile like that!

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  59. It's obvious she is a super precious person in your life. Praise God for this GREAT testimony - - - and PRAYERS that she remains cancer-free the rest of her life!

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  60. I certainly will! I'm so glad she's back at school--That's a wonderful accomplishment for her. I'm also glad she has you in her life; I'm sure your wonderful energy helped in her fight.

    But what in the world is she doing with all those rabbits?! :)

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  61. Ah Nezzy she is a beauty...cancer stinks it really does I wouldn't wish it on my enemy...it breaks my heart when a child suffers from cancer. I'm hoping and praying for the sweet girl that cancer is a thing of the past.

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  62. Your lovely Angel is in my very best thoughts. It's beautiful to see her smile and I'm very thankful that's she's cancer-free. May it always be so.

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  63. What an inspiring story, and yes, I will add my prayers that she remains cancer free and headed for an amazing life!

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  64. Oh, our Angel Dawn is just gorgeous! Look at that precious smile. Tears fill my eyes ... I am so glad to have received the pictures you shared with me earlier but these just melt my heart. God truly has His healing hand on this beautiful young lady. Angel Dawn has the strength & fortitude of the heavens.

    Thank you, Nezzy. God bless you Angel Dawn.
    Have a beautiful week ~
    TTFN ~
    Hugs & love,
    Marydon

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  65. So very wonderful to hear this joyous news!! She is just beautiful!! Will continue to pray for this sweet child.

    Many blessings,
    Jill

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  66. Hi Nezzy! You are such a friend! I have never lost touch praying for this beautiful Earth Angel! I still have some gifts tucked away from our move one year ago. Pray the weather holds up and I can get into my garage! It has been a difficult year with so many things going on in the phamily. But I am going to surprise you one day with gifts for AngelDawn and you too! I am glad I have the patients of Job! Most who know me need it too! HEE HEE! Love to you and please tell this beauty I say Hi! Love and Blessings all around. God was holding her up during this most incredibly difficult time. She is a true angel on this earth. God Bless you both!

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  67. Praying for Angel and for you too, my dear farm-girl friend, my buddy in blogging, the ebullient edifier. How are you?

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  68. HI!!
    Thanks for visiting me again. No problem on not stopping in sooner, HEY I understand and I love Texas...so if you were there, good for you. I hope your MOM is better and you two had a great time. Now this little angel here on your blog is just the BEST!!!I love her spunk for life...we should all be like this. Let me know if she likes to receive cards.
    hugs,
    jamie

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  69. YES...I will pray for Angel as well.
    She is a beauty..you can see it in her smile. I hope she is done with all the needles and yucky stuff soon; this girl has a life to live!
    xo

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  70. Wow - I'm SO glad Angel came through the other side and is doing so well. How wonderful.

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  71. What an amazing story Nezzy. You are one Special Lady; so happy to hear such good news about your angel. Sometimes...we never know when but for sure we know He does listen.
    Rita

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  72. Thank you Lord for answered prayers. I will continue to pray for Angel Dawn. May God protect and strengthen her. She has such a lovely smile and has touched so many of us. Thank you, Nezzy, for the update. Mildred

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  73. yay this is beautiful...what a blessing i am sure her story is to many others as well...great to hear good news!!

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  74. ow, Nezzy, Angel is quite an exceptional girl. Fighting cancer can be a long and lonely battle, I know, I've been there and was told that I would probably die from it and I was in stage three of breast cancer.

    Like Angel, I found my strength in Jesus and he was so there beside me the whole journey and I was so resigned to go where he wanted me but he used me to help others.

    I'm so glad that Angel is feeling better. I'll incxlude her in my prayers. JBHugs to you and her. Thanks for

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  75. That was supposed to be WOW... my keyboard gives me grief. JB

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  76. I pray that Angel is completely healed. It is faith affirming that she has done so well!

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  77. What a courageous young lady...I will say a prayer for her and hope that she has beat those cancer cells out for good! After reading about her and learning of her story how can you ever say "I'm having a bad day"...She's a cutie and I wish her all the best. She's lucky to have you for a friend, neighbor, Sunday school teacher and cheerleader! Have a great day Nezzy!

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  78. What a courageous spirit ... prayers for her and her family.

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  79. I have been praying for sweet Angel for a year now. She is just still beautiful. I will pray for you too. I am so glad she looks so wonderful. I love that she has so many animal friends, I think sometimes they can bring a special kind of healing.
    Bless you my dear friend.

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  80. Thanks Nezzie for reading my blog and your sweet comments. I follow yours too and love how you speak from the heart. Thanks for sharing!

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  81. I feel really bad for making a fuss about my own cancer when this small chick has hardly started her life and has the same battle.
    My heart goes out to her and I wish her to get well & be strong for many years to come.
    Maggie X

    Nuts in May

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  82. I'll pray for this lovely girl, and for improved treatments, they make fabulous discoveries more and more lately.

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  83. oh, God bless her! don't you know she'd make a fabulous vet! :)

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  84. Too young to be dealing with this horrible disease. What a strong young lady. I wish her all the best.

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  85. Do you just SEE the hearts this dear child has touched..and it seems to me you, my dear Nezzy, are one of her earth Angels. But then you are that to all who cross your path.

    Yes..she looks beautiful. Just beautiful.

    We have a few of those Angels in our lives of late too. I have seen strength in my daughter as well. With loss of her hair and her breasts..her faith is stronger than ever. We are NOT alone..are we.
    Nezzy, thank you for sharing her progress with us.
    Love and hugs,
    Mona

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  86. It's wonderful to see this update on Angel. She's a beauty - inside and out!

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  87. She needs a few more animals I think ;-) She's beautiful!

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  88. I am so happy to read this and to see that happy picture of Angel! *smiling through my tears*

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  89. What a wonderful girl, and what a blessing that you know her and have seen her fighting the fight! Go Angel, go!

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  90. Nezzy, I am quite certain Angel sees you as her Angel! Your words are so inspiring and uplifting and she herself is inspiration, personified!

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  91. Oh my goodness, what a beautiful soul she is. I will say a prayer for her as soon as I stop typing this to you. Her smile alone beams across the screen. I join you in prayer that she will beat this cancer for good. I'm sure she is a light to all she meets.

    ♥Lee Ann

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  92. Nezzy honey I can not tell you how relieved I am to read this about Sweet Angel Dawn. To be honest with you I have been afraid to ask you about her because I was just so afraid something had happened to this precious girl.
    Such a blessing to come by here and read this today. Praise God and thank you honey for keeping us updated and being an angel to Angel Dawn.
    I so wish I could see you when you come to Texas. I know it is miles and miles of Texas but it would be so much fun to give you a big ole Texas hug and howdy.
    I have over done it with working on my house in town so I am down with my back again. It has to get better quick because I have way to much yet to finish over there.
    Love ya sweet Nezzy
    Maggie

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  93. Wow - what an amazing girl, and she's certainly in my prayers. Perhaps you could tell her from me that my other half had leukemia from 9years old until 16 years old. it was climbing his spine before they detected it. He overheard the doctors tell his parents that he would be dead the next morning. He went through radiotherapy and chemo before it was as clever as it is now, and yet he is still with me now, and he's about to turn 47!
    Angel's one brave girl
    Laura x

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  94. I came her back when it was a newer post, but my stinking computer did the whirly swirly circlet and dropped the page on me. Just in case that comment didn't post, I want to say again how much this inspired me. What an Angel.

    And what a GOD.

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  95. What a brave young lady, its stories like this that really touch me. Shes a fighter so dont let that lovely smile fool you. Richard from Amish Stories.

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  96. What a little sweetie! She definitely has my prayers! My little nephew was born 11 weeks premature and is about 6 weeks old now and JUST went past 5 lbs! Miracles happen and every ounce gained is a blessing so I *kind* of know where she's coming from.

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  97. Prayers answered for this beautiful girl. God bless xo

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  98. Angel is beautiful. I am so happy she is doing well. Yes I will pray for Angel to continue to be cancer free. You are a true angel yourself Nezzy. The love this girl has from you and her family and friends and now strangers is what will carry her through the prayers of all will help. Take care and God Bless. B

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  99. Nezzy,
    When you first wrote of Angel was when I first connected with you and I remember praying for God to watch over her and here she is a beautiful young lady.
    Thank you so much for sharing an update. I will continue to pray for Angel and may she be blessed beyond belief.
    love and hugs to you and Angel...

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  100. Great song Nezzy!!! Thanks for the share!!! :-)

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  101. Oh my goodness. This is my first visit here and I was so touched to read this post. I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. I will be honored to pray for her.

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  102. What a beautiful young lady. Sending warm thoughts and best wishes!
    xo Catherine

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  103. I do love your Angel Nezzy! I really admire her strength & her message of trust touches my heart deeply! What a blessing you must be to each other! I LOVED reading that she is strong & gaining weight! That girl is a hero...mine!

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  104. What an amazing story! She's beautiful and I wish her all the best. Thanks for sharing this, Nezzy! You're AWESOME!

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  105. Oh Nezzy this is the second sweet girl that I have read has cancer this am.

    I am lifting her up in prayer that there will come a time when she is old and wise and cancer will seem like a tiny blip on her radar.

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  106. I'm glad that I'm new and am only hearing the good part of this story. Still my heart breaks for her and I wish for her a long and happy life.
    Your Friend, m.

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  107. Oh my goosh, I am so relieved and happy that she is finally getting better!!!!!! My heart sank when I first read the title of your post... I thought she was watching over you from.. well you know. I can't even say in in writing. So, so thankful that this sweet and beautiful Angel.. is thriving!! Thank you, Nezzy, she is so lucky to have you as one of HER Angels!!! XOXOXO

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  108. Hi Nezzy, What Wonderful news about Angel Dawn!! I haven't been blogging very much and had made some scarves and hats for Angel and sent them to her via Marydon. So thrilled like everyone that she is doing so well! Praise the Lord and Bless Angel and her family.

    Hugs,
    Lynn♥

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  109. So touching...
    I hope everything turns out for Angel
    You're in my prayers Angel!
    xx

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