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Thank you to all my friends & family - Toni
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I wasn’t going to say anything on line about my procedure that I just went through but thought it over and decided I should.

First, I want to thank my family, friends and all my Edison Nation friends who I have shared this information with.
I have received so many gifts and cards that I was truly overwhelmed. It’s nice to be loved. thank you all.

Jane, thank you for the money tree present. I called Jane up and asked her where the money was and she said I had
to watch it grow on the tree. That’s what I will be doing for a while. The plant is called The money tree. :>) It is lovely.

I received my Certificate of Completion today from Mima Cancer Center, Melbourne, Florida. Twenty-four people signed my Certificate.
My nurse told me that all these people were involved in my procedure. I said to Iona, “I guess I didn’t bring enough chocolate for everyone”. She smiled. They also gave me two glow-in-the-dark bracelets (It’s suppose to show that there is radiation inside me) haha
They also gave me the large nylon mask that they mold to your face when you have to receive radiation for a brain tumor.
I told them if my Team Talva’s product makes it big time, I will bring everyone a free sample.

If anyone has to go through radiation, it is a very stressful time . When I first went to Mima, I didn’t know what to expect.
They explained it to me but you still don’t know until you are lying down on that radiation table.The staff there is wonderful,
caring and friendly. You feel like you are amongst friends. Everyone who I was in close contact with kissed and hugged me
goodbye. Told me to come back and visit them. I will. I actually made a good friend with a lady and her husband while I was there. Joe took me everyday for 5 weeks straight for my treatment of radiation and stayed with me through it all. He is a wonderful husband.

After the first day, I said to the nurse, is that it!!! That’s a breeze, I can do this. It wasn’t scary any more. So anyone
facing radiaton, please feel free to send me an email and if you want to chat about it. I would be happy to comfort anyone that
has to go through this procedure.

Thanks Again Everyone. ILY All. xoxoxo

posted November 30, 2011 13:57 (
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Toni, you are such an inspiration. Welcome to the radioactive club, where we use our powers for good not evil ;-)
All things in life make us stronger in one way or another- you’re one STRONG lady! Love you- my friend.

posted December 03, 2011 05:46 (
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Thank you all for your caring words. God does watch over me. Amen

posted December 02, 2011 21:44 (
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Jesus has the final say, and in all things give him thanks and I pray for you, he will always be by your side, and when you can’t go on any longer call on him, he is right there. xox

posted December 02, 2011 18:50 (
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Bless you Toni. I’m glad you are surrounded by wonderful people who truly care about you. Inventing while receiving treatment seems to be a inspirational place to take yourself to. Looking at your Avatar with you holding ID looks, (feels) very comforting. (((Toni)))

posted December 02, 2011 04:02 (
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Toni,
When I first joined EN, you were one of the first kind people to welcome me aboard. You know, you never forget when someone has been nice to you!

So now I want to send all of my prayers and well wishes to you…You truly are a warm and wonderful person.

posted December 01, 2011 19:30 (
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Toni, I am glad to hear that you are well on your way to recovery! May God continue to bless you and keep you!

posted December 01, 2011 19:05 (
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And I thank God both of you crazy and wonderful Toni’s are in my life! :-) (-:

posted December 01, 2011 17:15 (
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Toni,
I love your wonderful healthy attitude toward all of your caregivers. You’re an amazing woman so please keep focusing on all the well wishes that you have received here from all us at EE. Best wishes and continued prayers for complete recovery.

posted December 01, 2011 16:37 (
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Amen to that!! Edison Nation has two terrific Toni(s)! And lots of great Gregs!

posted December 01, 2011 16:08 (
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Toni and Toni i thank God for both of your continued good health.

posted December 01, 2011 14:26 (
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Thanks Guys, you know me, gotta keep inventing, it is a blast. I love it.

posted December 01, 2011 10:53 (
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I admire your Courage, Toni. Take ood care of you, and GBY.

posted December 01, 2011 10:06 (
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Toni, I’m so happy for you that you’ve made it through all of the treatments in good spirits!

You’re an inspiration to all of us. I hope your story will help put others’ personal worries into perspective. As usual, your positive attitude and love shine through it all!

posted December 01, 2011 09:30 (
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I just woke up to all these beautiful people leaving me heartfelt messages. I am deeply appreciative.

Toni R. My God, how brave you were. Thank God you came out on top. The both of us can be here if anyone
wants to chat about there situation. Again, LY All. xo

posted December 01, 2011 04:17 (
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Had no idea Toni… you are such a brave soul … and a sweetheart too !!! Much warm wishes your way… and am soooooooo glad you are done !!! You are remarkable to say the least !! life can be so fragile.. yet so grand !!! :)))

posted December 01, 2011 01:01 (
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Sweet dreams little ‘T’… I’m so proud to be your friend!

posted November 30, 2011 21:47 (
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Bless you Toni, I am so happy to hear that you are doing well!
You are a fine example of the family we have here, and it is an honor to know you…thank you for sharing.

posted November 30, 2011 21:13 (
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I agree with Marcus. As Yoda would say “an inspiration you are”.
I’ve heard a Christian minister claim that depression is the result of one turning his focus inward where we often become mired in self pity, fear and sadness. The remedy oftentimes is to redirect our focus outside and help someone, forcing ourselves to encounter the problems and misery of others where we often come to realize we don’t have it so bad and thus the depression can be diluted and even conquered. Your kind words and encouragement here in your posts indicate you have a natural grasp of that ministry. You have brought a smile to my heart on occasion and I pray that you receive that love tenfold.

posted November 30, 2011 20:39 (
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Wow..Bless both of you Toni(s)!! Strong, brave, amazing and talented women!!

Toni R…so very happy to know you survived this extreme life-challenging ordeal and you’re now in remission!! Hope that each and everyday has been brighter and brighter for you!!

Toni L…Love you lots you know and so relieved today was the last day of your radiation treatments! I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers always and look forward to many fun, inventing days ahead with you and Team Talva!! Thank you for being the wonderful person that you are!! xoxoxo

posted November 30, 2011 20:34 (
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Toni, I am sorry to hear about your trouble and very glad to hear you’ve gotten through the treatments. I hope you have a speedy recovery. You have always been an inspiration here.

posted November 30, 2011 19:52 (
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Toni, God bless you! I’m glad to hear your okay! (been away a while) :-)

posted November 30, 2011 18:21 (
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Toni…I knew we were kindred spirits and just not by name. Thanks so much for sharing your story. I can completely relate to the effects of cancer treatment because I am a 16 year cancer survivor. I have no doubt that you will triumph and overcome. One thing that helped me get through all of my treatments and the sickness that entails before getting well was I smiled through it all. Each time I went to my tri-weekly chemo treatments the nurses would comment and say how they looked forward to my appointments because I brightened up the entire office. For me it was the best medicine. Please know that you are in my prayers and I’m available if you need to share with someone who can relate to all you are going through. Much love…the other Toni.

posted November 30, 2011 17:29 (
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Bless you Toni, I am happy to hear everything went well for you and it’s over. It is always so nice to hear your thoughts and kind words on the forums. Thanks God everything is good and you have much more time with us and of course Rilee:) Thanks for sharing with us , we are an extended family here.
Ps. Once that money tree Jane sent you (she has such a big heart) starts flowering, send it to Maui, because they grow really well here.

posted November 30, 2011 17:13 (
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Toni… even though I’m new ‘round here… I’ve already come to recognize the love, respect, and admiration people have for you, …and I could see why. You’re an inspiration on many levels!
Wishing you much strength… Good Health… Good Company… and Good Humor! …and again, a Happy (Belated) Birthday!

posted November 30, 2011 16:42 (
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HA-HA-HA I love you to Carol. No I still do not want to cook. Funny thing though, I was under the mask yesterday being treated and
I came up with an invention. No lie. I thought, Wow, imagine if I can come up with even more inventions now. Crazy eh. xo
Still want that Pecan Pie.

Thank you all so much. xo

posted November 30, 2011 16:30 (
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Toni, I’ve been praying my heart out for you for the past few months and I’ll never forget what you told me before you started your treatments……If I come out of this and can’t remember you, just remember I love you…..but who knows, I may come out of this and want to start cooking!

I’m glad the treatments are over and that you still remember all of us. But the real question I have for you is this: Do you have an overwhelming urge to start baking?? or do I need to send you that pie ahead of schedule?

On a serious note, I’m very proud to count you among my friends. You have been through a lot and have done so with courage, grace and an incredible attitude and sense of humor……I never heard a wimper, a whine or a negative comment from you. You truly are an inspiration to everyone here on how to face whatever life throws at you while continuing to stay positive!

posted November 30, 2011 16:18 (
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May God bless you with a speedy recovery Toni!

posted November 30, 2011 15:08 (
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I had suspected there was something because of a phrase I caught a couple months ago, but had
no idea. God bless you Toni; you’ve always been a special inspiration.

Hugs

posted November 30, 2011 15:05 (
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Toni, I’m so glad it’s over. I love that you told the nurse it was a breeze! Now Rilee has her brave Grandma with her for a lifetime of hugs! What a beautiful reward for going through all of that. And now you’re even ready to help others who might be facing this treatment. You are an awesome friend and a beautiful person and we are all lucky to have you in our lives. :-)))
hugs!!!
(are there any fifties sprouting on that thing yet??)

posted November 30, 2011 15:00 (
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Toni is one of the bravest, talented, creative, loving and funny people I know. Knowing she was going thru this has truly been an inspiration. Toni shared with me that she had a brain tumor when we first became friends. She was so matter of fact about it, you would think she was telling me about a pair of shoes. She said something like, ‘Hey, we all have problems.’ When she decided to go thru these radiation treatments, it was scary—-BUT, she NEVER complained. She was more worried about certain EN submissions, than about the treatment.

I have often teased Toni and said, ‘Hey, that tumor just might be stimulating the creative part of your brain….no wonder you have so many G7s!’ :-)

Anyway, my darling friend. You are brave, beautiful and you got thru it! Whoo-Hoo!!! You continue to inspire me daily! I wouldn’t know what to do without you! I LUVS YA!!!!!!! But then, you knew that! :-)

PS: And continued good health to you too Lisa! Good health is worth more than all the G8s in the world! Stay strong! :-)

posted November 30, 2011 14:56 (
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Toni, I didn’t know. I cried when I read your post. Not only because you had to go through this but also because you have a beautiful spirit. I wish you good health and continued happiness.

posted November 30, 2011 14:56 (
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Wow Toni, I’m so sorry you’ve had such a struggle to deal with. So glad you felt good about being able to open up about it on here. I think it says a lot about the people here that you were able too. I’m sending you lots of good thoughts and vibes from my family to yours and look forward to getting to know you better.

posted November 30, 2011 14:56 (
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Toni, omgosh, of course we are praying that your on the road to recovery. I feel for you, my neighbor just finished round 2 for breast cancer and it’s been a rough road but I really think attitude is the key and my dear you HAVE A GREAT ONE!! That alone makes me smile you have lot’s of great things coming your way with EN and you are a gem of a lady, keep up that smile!

posted November 30, 2011 14:49 (
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Toni … My heart and prayers go out to you… Little did we know you were going through all this so thank you so much for sharing. I love that picture of you and now even more… Your smile is radiant through it all .. Thank you again for sharing ….. Big Hugs and I am so glad your family and friends are there by your side and here at the forum.

posted November 30, 2011 14:30 (
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Ditto what Penster said. I’ve been praying for your health (and was so moved) since you so openly shared with me, Toni. To come to this arena and share your experience and offer support to others is testimony to your wonderful magnanamous spirit. I can only assume that you will have made all the rest of the “family” here at EN better individuals (and inventors) for knowing you. Thanks for being Toni :-))

posted November 30, 2011 14:20 (
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Oh my gosh Toni! I had no idea! Glad you posted. I’m sure it brings some comfort to anyone else who may be facing the same. My prayers are with you.

posted November 30, 2011 14:15 (
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You are smile to the soul Toni. God Bless and thanks for sharing. Hugs GF ;>)

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