tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post6070844750393185628..comments2023-05-02T06:47:26.372-07:00Comments on The C Word: LifeCrystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07873764026089002491noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-69569041777817650562015-10-03T21:11:37.737-07:002015-10-03T21:11:37.737-07:00Hello Mrs. C!!! This is Eliza (note passer/shortie...Hello Mrs. C!!! This is Eliza (note passer/shortie) and Annalyse (tall one) from fifth grade (four years ago), when you taught at hobble creek! We were the first class you taught! We miss and love you, and we always talk about how you were our favorite teacher!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08496794103773179137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-64655987273925247322012-12-28T10:07:31.803-08:002012-12-28T10:07:31.803-08:00Ali Shields sent me your blog today. I was diagnos...Ali Shields sent me your blog today. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in June and have been going through chemotherapy since. I wish you the best of luck on your journey! Although it will be hard and the most exhausting thing ever, 7 months in the scheme of things isn't so bad. You can definitely do it. You will experience blessings that you could have never dreamed of. Good luck again!Kalina Zufelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01124607137311933935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-39217363492321107712012-12-02T20:28:08.799-08:002012-12-02T20:28:08.799-08:00Hey do you have a Facebook? I'd love to add yo...Hey do you have a Facebook? I'd love to add you!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07873764026089002491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-48145769593412405592012-11-20T00:19:19.326-08:002012-11-20T00:19:19.326-08:00Hi, Crystal. Thank you for creating a blog to kee...Hi, Crystal. Thank you for creating a blog to keep us posted. Your positive attitude is helping you to focus on a more positive pathway, and to trust in the Lord. In a couple of weeks, we will be with your brothers, while you and your mom have time together. We are members of the Crystal Fan Club! <br /><br />Love, Grandma and Grandpa Hansen<br />P.S. I enjoyed reading the previous encouraging message from Ashley Cluff. Have you talked with her yet?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16458181397363907934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-67811302193264798822012-11-18T19:26:00.136-08:002012-11-18T19:26:00.136-08:00Hi Crystal my name is Ashley Cluff. My parents Mar...Hi Crystal my name is Ashley Cluff. My parents Mark and Susan Cluff talked to your parents a few weeks ago about what your going through. In Jan 2010 I was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. I know how scary what your going through is. Try to keep your head up and a positive attitude it can help you more than you might think. I know you will receive blessings throughout this trial and that you will learn many valuable lessons. You can also make an impact on others lives (some you know and some you don't) as you write in this blog and as family and friends share experiences with people. If you every want to talk i would be happy to talk with you and answer any questions you might have. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984414655141703183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-3518140634441803942012-11-14T11:35:40.644-08:002012-11-14T11:35:40.644-08:00Dearest Crystal, I have had the strong feeling si...Dearest Crystal, I have had the strong feeling since I first heard about your diagnosis that you will weather this storm with courage and grace and will grow from the experience. However, Goodness Gracious, this is completely off the scale for me to comprehend of an adversity that my beloved 22 year old granddaughter will be experiencing! Your tender, loving companionship with Grandpa Don last summer and your way-beyond- expectations effort to attend his funeral were wonderful gifts to me. I fully expect that those attributes that I have observed as you began teaching and served others will also serve you well as you go through this. There is great peace in waking up in the morning and KNOWING that you have been CARRIED through the tides of that day. I love you so much! Grandma Fran Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11313115676562910379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-84083196416420212292012-11-13T23:15:48.536-08:002012-11-13T23:15:48.536-08:00Crystal, I totally think you are so brave to start...Crystal, I totally think you are so brave to start this blog. It will be good for you and when you are all better we can all celebrate here together! I will be reading your blog and praying for you daily. You are going to be just fine! And you CAN handle this.<br /><br />Your moms friend, Rebecca Langston<br />(Blossom Valley Ward) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10660233813201060147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-81883359576593430452012-11-13T22:08:07.520-08:002012-11-13T22:08:07.520-08:00in our house we call it the "c word", as...in our house we call it the "c word", as well. You are a great woman of strength and I know that you will be strong throughout your treatment. You have been in my prayers. I must say that I am sorry that you will have to go through this challenge, but with the gospel, our testimonies, priesthood blessings and great faith, the Lord will bless you and your family. hugs!<br />ewoman007https://www.blogger.com/profile/08021617593826668498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-55839480367411577382012-11-13T21:54:11.043-08:002012-11-13T21:54:11.043-08:00It's a YA book my little sister wanted me to r...It's a YA book my little sister wanted me to read called "The Fault in our Stars". It was a pretty dark for a kids book, it focuses on teenagers who have had cancer for the majority of their lives. Interesting, but maybe not the most uplifting book ;)Brielle Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11484728799841742854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-88156318645779716842012-11-13T21:02:38.969-08:002012-11-13T21:02:38.969-08:00Crystal, I think about you all of the time. These ...Crystal, I think about you all of the time. These changes in your/our life hasn't fully sunk in for me. The positivity you and Michael have really helped me to cope with it. I love you so much. BTW, I love your picture from Despicable Me :) And that video is hilarious. They showed it in both of my early childhood classes.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02328227680858546576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-64808435464700271682012-11-13T20:57:03.520-08:002012-11-13T20:57:03.520-08:00Crystal, thank you for sharing something so person...Crystal, thank you for sharing something so personal in such a lovely, thoughtful way. Know that your cousins will be praying for you!Jennifer B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18027072144184440842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-37250773197717824442012-11-13T20:32:25.416-08:002012-11-13T20:32:25.416-08:00Crystal I have been thinking about you all weekend...Crystal I have been thinking about you all weekend. It's so strange how our lives can change in an instant and the hardest part is the uncertainty of it all. I admire your faith, courage, and positive attitude. Our character is often defined by how we react to our trials. I wish we were closer so I could help you. Keep happy movies by you to pull out whenever you are feeling low. Love you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13919637780021254225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-57317464537334009662012-11-13T19:47:33.976-08:002012-11-13T19:47:33.976-08:00Hey Crystal:)
I know we haven't really talked ...Hey Crystal:)<br />I know we haven't really talked since the start of high school but I wanted you to know that I will be one (of many many I know) of your prayer warriors through this tough time in your life. I will be praying for healing(of course), for peace in your heart and in your husband's heart, for unending hope, and for your positivity to be constant through this journey. Thank you very much for sharing in your blog and please keep all of us who are praying updated! Love, MariMarikristynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106792890049416528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-67547696491040339672012-11-13T19:38:58.073-08:002012-11-13T19:38:58.073-08:00I'm so sorry this is going on Crystal-- you ar...I'm so sorry this is going on Crystal-- you are so positive! I'm so glad you went to the doctor and demanded answers when you did! You are an inspiration and will be in our prayers:) -KatelynKatelyn Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495971090816248582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-59498248727790369052012-11-13T19:37:41.809-08:002012-11-13T19:37:41.809-08:00Thank you! It's funny, I had never heard of it...Thank you! It's funny, I had never heard of it before, but since I was diagnosed, I seem to keep hearing about it everywhere! What book was it??Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07873764026089002491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-14667290652303519262012-11-13T19:32:02.300-08:002012-11-13T19:32:02.300-08:00Thank you! It means so much to me to know that my ...Thank you! It means so much to me to know that my family will always be there to help and support me. Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07873764026089002491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-32959488217209301332012-11-13T18:27:10.685-08:002012-11-13T18:27:10.685-08:00I agree wholeheartedly with your mom. We are here...I agree wholeheartedly with your mom. We are here for you and prayers aplenty. If you need us just let us know or have Michael let us know. We will drop everything and come to you. You are brave and that will stand you in good stead. When Grandpa had cancer the doctors told us that they love dour sense of humor and that would make his recovery that much easier and more assured. Thank you for sharing this with us. Love you sooooooo much. Grandma TerriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-49666749586689404582012-11-13T18:25:12.119-08:002012-11-13T18:25:12.119-08:00Crystal, I know we haven't chatted in a while ...Crystal, I know we haven't chatted in a while but I just needed to say we will keep you in our daily prayers! This is so strange, but I read a book over the weekend about a boy with Osteosarcoma, I'd never even heard of it before then! This is definitely something you can knock out! Love you girl!Brielle Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11484728799841742854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544959842058055663.post-16494597588898201962012-11-13T18:21:16.402-08:002012-11-13T18:21:16.402-08:00You are courageous, brave, and healthy. I'm su...You are courageous, brave, and healthy. I'm sure you are going to make it through this. Your hair may be curly instead of wavy, but it will be beautiful. I think I'll watch your positive affirmation video every day...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455341392701188661noreply@blogger.com