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Sparkly

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56. Oh, Cha!!!

Wed May 13, 2026, 12:31 AM

13 hrs ago

Thank you, my dear sweet friend!!

"You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice."

I hadn't heard that quote before, but it's perfect. In so many ways, it's always been perfect, right?! I'll remember it. Thank you (and Bob Marley).

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Update: Still stage 4, still alive, now on Enhertu [View all] Sparkly 18 hrs ago OP

How wonderful to see your granddaughter's 2nd birthday! And your birthday, too!!!! Solly Mack 18 hrs ago #1

Thanks! Sparkly 14 hrs ago #29

💐🫶🏽 blm 18 hrs ago #2

Thanks, blm Sparkly 14 hrs ago #30

Fuck kaiser and all private insurers that make their money by withholding treatment questionseverything 18 hrs ago #3

Being around this long Sparkly 14 hrs ago #31

'Thrilled to get this update, Sparkly! hlthe2b 18 hrs ago #4

Thank you Sparkly 14 hrs ago #32

Good to hear that you made it to your granddaughter's B-day! senseandsensibility 18 hrs ago #5

Afraid to hope to make it to her 3rd Sparkly 14 hrs ago #33

Sending you big hugs and the best of all wishes. erronis 18 hrs ago #6

We pull for each other! Sparkly 14 hrs ago #34

Hugs to you Chicagogrl1 18 hrs ago #7

Back atcha! Sparkly 14 hrs ago #35

Best thoughts!!! Hang in there. We're with you! paleotn 18 hrs ago #8

Thanks! Sparkly 14 hrs ago #36

Stay strong, dear Sparkly Grim Chieftain 18 hrs ago #9

Much appreciated, GC Sparkly 14 hrs ago #37

You're certainly on a stressful and dramatic journey. Fla Dem 18 hrs ago #10

I have amazing sisters Sparkly 14 hrs ago #38

Good luck with the treatment. I'm at a scientific meeting... NNadir 18 hrs ago #11

That's really good to hear, NNadir Sparkly 14 hrs ago #39

So glad you are still alive and was able to celebrate another birthday and that of LoisB 17 hrs ago #12

I hope so! Sparkly 14 hrs ago #40

Oh, my. Glad you are ok. Prayed for you. Can't hurt, right? Joinfortmill 17 hrs ago #13

Thank you for praying for me!! Sparkly 13 hrs ago #41

Oh, my, what a profound experience. Joinfortmill 6 hrs ago #61

Keep that infectious spirit BaronChocula 17 hrs ago #14

I'll sure try! Sparkly 13 hrs ago #42

A big hug for you, Sparkly. sheshe2 17 hrs ago #15

Aw, back atcha sheshe Sparkly 13 hrs ago #43

So glad you had a happy birthday and got to see your precious grandaughter's 2nd! SheltieLover 17 hrs ago #16

Me, too Sparkly 13 hrs ago #44

Thank you for updating us! I'm happy for you that you spooky3 17 hrs ago #17

Vibes welcome Sparkly 13 hrs ago #45

++++++ spooky3 11 hrs ago #59

Thanks fo the update Sparkly.. mountain grammy 17 hrs ago #18

As positive as it can be right now Sparkly 13 hrs ago #46

It's good to see progress. It's quite an eye opener to find yourself going through this is my guess. 1WorldHope 17 hrs ago #19

Yes and yes Sparkly 13 hrs ago #47

So Sparkly married Stinky. You two must be fun! 1WorldHope 2 hrs ago #67

In such a time of stress and uncertainty, you seem to brer cat 17 hrs ago #20

I try, brer cat Sparkly 13 hrs ago #48

Happy birthday, and may this be the year that your scans show NO tumors. Scrivener7 16 hrs ago #21

Who knows? Sparkly 13 hrs ago #49

Keep up the fight ms.pamela 16 hrs ago #22

Good perspective Sparkly 13 hrs ago #50

Sending warm thoughts and good energy to you, dear Sparkly. Sparkle on! 💕 MLAA 16 hrs ago #23

I like that motto Sparkly 13 hrs ago #51

Agree! And was likely in the name of our eye shadow! MLAA 3 hrs ago #64

Yep! Every day matters! calimary 15 hrs ago #24

Thanks, calimary!! Sparkly 13 hrs ago #52

Best wishes for your continued improvement. sinkingfeeling 15 hrs ago #25

Thanks Sparkly 13 hrs ago #53

🫂 to you and your family. mwmisses4289 15 hrs ago #26

Thank you, mwmisses Sparkly 13 hrs ago #54

Happy Birthday, Sparkly gademocrat7 15 hrs ago #27

I shall try Sparkly 13 hrs ago #55

Sparkly, you're a beautiful, and courageous soul. Cha 14 hrs ago #28

Oh, Cha!!! Sparkly 13 hrs ago #56

Yes, I 've found that to be perfectly true Cha 12 hrs ago #57

Sending healing vibes and hugs. HeartsCanHope 11 hrs ago #58

Keep on going, Sparkly. democrank 8 hrs ago #60

Glad to hear you are hanging in there, fighting. Trueblue Texan 6 hrs ago #62

Prayers for miracles 🙏🏼 Sparkly Clouds Passing 3 hrs ago #63

Every day is a good day Wild blueberry 2 hrs ago #65

Sparkly, I remember your name from way back - TBF 2 hrs ago #66

Grand to hear from you, Sparkly! babylonsister 2 hrs ago #68