Giovina (Gina) Byrd

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This page is dedicated to my mom who was diagnosed with Diffused Large B Cell Lymphoma in November 2002. After what seems like a long struggle with Chemo, testing and being sick from treatments - her Oncologist gave her the good news on Friday May 9th, that there is no evidence of disease and declared "REMISSION". Thank you all for your continued support and prayers. Let's continue to pray for each other for peace, happiness and good health always.



The Best Day of My Life

Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is the best day of my life, ever! There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today; but I did! And because I did I'm going to celebrate!

Today, I'm going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far: the accomplishments, the many blessings, and, yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger. I will go through this day with my head held high,and a happy heart. I will marvel at God's seemingly simple gifts: the morning dew, the sun, the clouds, the trees, the flowers, the birds.

Today, none of these miraculous creations will escape my notice.

Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people. I'll make someone smile. I'll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don't even know.

Today, I'll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he is, and I'll tell someone I love...just how deeply I care for her and how much she means to me.

Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don't have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me. I'll remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith in God and his Divine Plan ensures everything will be just fine.

And tonight, before I go to bed, I'll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens. I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon, and I will praise God for these magnificent treasures.

As the day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow, I will thank the Almighty for the best day of my life. And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child, excited with expectation because I know tomorrow is going to be the best day of my life, ever!

© 1993 G.M. Lousignont, Ph.D.

Journal

Friday, February 13, 2004 9:11 PM CST

HAPPY NEW YEAR! HOPEFULLY THIS YEAR WILL BRING US ALL GOOD HEALTH, PEACE AND HAPPINESS.

EVERYTHING IS STILL GOING WELL. SHE IS GOING TO BE TAKING HER SECOND TREATMENT OF RITUXAN SOON - JUST FOR MAINTENANCE. ALL RECENT TESTS HAVE COME OUT GOOD.

THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOU PRAYERS. PLEASE KEEP THEM UP ~ THEY ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

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Hospital Information:

WCA
207 Foote Ave
Jamestown, NY

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