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ppearl214

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Re: Another AN celebrity
« Reply #30 on: October 08, 2009, 05:49:35 am »
we have heard many on these forums not note the actual size of their AN but will do comparison size of "it's pea size" or "it's the size of a golf ball", etc.   For publication purpose, its doubtful she is going to say "oh, mine was 6cm x 4cm", etc (not actual size for her's).    Regardless of what item she used to compare in size (and since none of us know what exact size it was), the publication used her quote of noting "grapefruit" size (we know how the press can be) and from what it sounds like..... it was deemed "large".... it was treatable (as best as it could be)...... it left her with residual issues (may they heal soon) and honestly, IMO, I embrace her for noting it.

doesn't matter what size it was (large or small).... she is now 3 yrs post treatment, still dealing with after affects and I send her healing hugglez for wellness. She now walks in our shoes and I commend her for publically noting her AN journey.

Just my 2 cents.
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Re: Another AN celebrity
« Reply #31 on: October 08, 2009, 11:21:14 am »
I totally agree with your 2 cents, Phyl.  We just like to keep our fruits in line.  There will be no grapefruits allowed inside of heads!  Grapes?  Yes.  Tangerines?  Perhaps.  Grapefruits and watermelons?  NO!     :D

Sorry, I think I've had too much coffee today!   :D

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Re: Another AN celebrity
« Reply #32 on: October 08, 2009, 09:49:13 pm »
Pssssssst.  Hey, Lori.  Halo's slipping again!  :D
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Re: Another AN celebrity
« Reply #33 on: October 08, 2009, 11:42:19 pm »
I wondered if anyone else saw it.  I was reading it at work and saw "brain tumor" and had to keep reading to see if it was an AN.  Sure enough.  If you wait till the next issue comes out, you can read it (I think) at people.com.  Taylor is doing well by the way.  Stressed out over Chemistry, but I would be, too.
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Re: Another AN celebrity
« Reply #34 on: October 09, 2009, 05:31:33 am »
continued wellness wishes to Tionne (T-Boz) and hope her concert (I think its this weekend) will be a happy moment for her.

As for Taylor's Chemistry class.... you can do it, m'dear! ;)

As for halo's slipping, I think putting velcro on Lori's head to keep it in place it the next step!  ;D

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Re: Another AN celebrity
« Reply #35 on: October 09, 2009, 05:58:47 am »
Perhaps we could attach Lori's halo to her BAHA abutment  8)

Taylor -  good luck in Chemistry!  You can do it - you're a very smart girl!

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Re: Another AN celebrity
« Reply #36 on: October 09, 2009, 06:15:30 am »
Quote from: leapyrtwins on October 09, 2009, 05:58:47 am
Perhaps we could attach Lori's halo to her BAHA abutment  8)

Or find a neurosurgeon willing to staple it in place.

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Re: Another AN celebrity
« Reply #37 on: October 09, 2009, 11:21:29 am »
Ah, who needs a neurosurgeon?  We have a staple gun!!   :D
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Re: Another AN celebrity
« Reply #38 on: October 09, 2009, 02:28:47 pm »
Then I do not understand why your halo keeps falling off. Grab that staple gun, girl!

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Re: Another AN celebrity
« Reply #39 on: October 09, 2009, 04:15:52 pm »
I haven't stapled it on yet - I had no idea it would fall off so frequently! I guess you guys just bring out the best in me!   :D

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Re: Another AN celebrity
« Reply #40 on: October 09, 2009, 11:07:10 pm »
Don't worry about the halo, Lori.  You love ya just the way you are  ;D
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Re: Another AN celebrity
« Reply #41 on: October 10, 2009, 01:39:46 pm »
I found these out on the web.  They don't refer to fruit, but tell you a bit of her story:

http://www.digitalspy.com/music/a180419/tlcs-t-boz-talks-brain-tumour-diagnosis.html

http://tvoneblogs.com/thespin/?p=4781

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Re: Another AN celebrity
« Reply #42 on: November 02, 2009, 10:17:51 am »
T-Boz is interviewed about her AN and a new song... "Stronger than you know".
I don't know when it will be released, but I LOVE the title and I just may have to adopt this as my new theme song!

http://www.comcast.net/video/t-boz-s-brain-tumor-battle/1313634743/Comcast/1313496770/

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Re: Another AN celebrity
« Reply #43 on: November 02, 2009, 12:54:59 pm »
I was a huge fan of TLC in middle/high school.  Her story was interesting and inspiring.  Thanks for the post!

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Re: Another AN celebrity
« Reply #44 on: November 02, 2009, 08:16:14 pm »
Quote from: SML on November 02, 2009, 10:17:51 am
T-Boz is interviewed about her AN and a new song... "Stronger than you know".
I don't know when it will be released, but I LOVE the title and I just may have to adopt this as my new theme song!

http://www.comcast.net/video/t-boz-s-brain-tumor-battle/1313634743/Comcast/1313496770/

Scarlett

Hey Scarlett,

thanks for sharing this link. It was great to see Tionne (TBoz) and she's how she is doing now.. and her brief discussion re: her AN although they never mentioned it as an AN.  Thanks for sharing this and will continue to watch her come-back.

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