Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Today's the day

Hi. It's Anna here.

Annie asked me to come on today and post the video below. It's a song she heard on the radio on the way to the hospital the other day. I don't even think she knows that the video is of a flashmob dancing to the song. But how appropriate is that?!!! I know she has been so touched by all of your lovely comments, and I'm now picturing us as part of a supportive 'blogmob' that is holding her close. Perhaps not in bikini tops though.

She received her results yesterday and will be going to the hospital today to have a full mastectomy of her left breast this afternoon. It has been an overwhelming fortnight and she knows this is just the beginning.

Thanks again for all the kind words and prayers you have sent her way. Do keep sending them. I'm sure Annie will be back here as soon as she can (even at the hospital yesterday she said so many funny things happened that she can't wait to blog about!) and I'll keep you in touch in the meantime.

Anna

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39 comments:

  1. DebMarch 28, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Great video! I wish you all the best Annie.
    Love and hugs and prayers from the great white north.
    xo

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  2. LilliMarch 28, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Annie is pure sunshine!
    My daughter and I are off to town to buy nailpolish tomorrow! We keep Annie in our hearts and thoughts.
    Much love from us here in Norway,
    Lilli

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  3. KimmieMarch 28, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Soft squishy hugs sent Annies' way!
    xxx

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  4. AnnieMarch 28, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    A blogmob! Love it Anna. I'm proud to be a member. And you know what we'll all be singing now today as we dance around, kicking our feet with the rainbow painted toenails as high as we can. I'll skip the bikini top for sure, but the holding her close part, that bit I'm doing x

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  5. BelMarch 28, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Good luck Annie. Will be keeping you in my thoughts today.

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  6. BungalowgirlMarch 28, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Oh yes, that is so all of us ( except for the very short shorts) I think of us all as a big mosh of Annie followers rushing out to buy rainbow nail polish and bopping around in a supportive fashion. Wish her the best for today. melx

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  7. MakeminemidcenturyMarch 28, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    I've just bought five bottles of nail polish.

    The chemist near the Ashgrove Coles has bucket loads of colours for only $1.75!

    Run people! Run!

    In my thoughts constantly, Annie.

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    1. KimmieMarch 28, 2012 at 6:43 PM

      Oooooh we are close Makeminemidcentury! The chemist in Arana Hills has same ;] Don't forget to post photo's on your blogs of your rainbow tootsies girls and guys? Go on guys I dare you! Remember also to link back to THIS post so more can join in!

      Hugs

      Kimmie
      x

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    2. KimmieMarch 28, 2012 at 6:46 PM

      Oooops I mean link to this post

      http://artdomannie.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/through-looking-glass.html

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    3. Annie @ knitsofactoMarch 29, 2012 at 12:38 AM

      That is such a neat idea Kimmie! The thought of exposing my ugly feet to the world, eugh, but I shall do it for Annie :D

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  8. FelicityMarch 28, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    The video is perfect in so many ways and I'm skipping around the house with this tune in my head sending you oodles of love, strength and hope my friend.

    Blogmob ahoy!
    xx

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  9. Mrs. MicawberMarch 28, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Hi - just hopped over from knitsofacto to tell you that Annie is in my prayers.

    Best wishes to you all.

    Sue
    daughter of a breast-cancer survivor

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  10. AnonymousMarch 28, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Love, light, blessings and rainbows, thoughts are with you.

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  11. Mel @ Coal Valley ViewMarch 28, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Wishing Annie and her lovely family all the very best. Mel xx

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  12. FionaMarch 28, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    You've been in my mind and heart all day Annie.
    Now even my toes are thinking of you.

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  13. CCMarch 29, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    Thinking of you today, Annie. I dug out some nail polish and did the twins' and my toes. Just red and purple, though, that's all I could find. I was pleased to see so many like minded folk and toes while blog hopping tonight. Wishing you all the best (I know it sounds so trite, but I really do).

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  14. CurlyPopsMarch 29, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    Sending happy healthy crafty multi-coloured vibes all the way from Melbourne!

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  15. www.daisyley.co.ukMarch 29, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    Hopping over from Knitsofacto ... rainbow toes and good wishes from sunny UK.

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  16. brismodMarch 29, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    Your song choices are always so perfect. Everything's going to be alright for sure. Hugs, hugs and more hugs to you and yours. xx

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  17. millefeuillesMarch 29, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    And I've bounded in from Knitsofacto too to give Annie a huge hug all the way from France where the sun is shining for her.

    Stephanie

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  18. JanineMarch 29, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Thoughts and prayers all the way from Canada. Best wishes to you Annie.

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  19. ZoëMarch 29, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    The sun is shining here in England and the birds are singing your name 'every things going to all right Annie' Rainbow blessings x

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  20. SophieMarch 29, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    I will be painting my toes in earnest as soon as I get home!
    Sending positive thoughts and much love.
    Be brave, yet dont be afraid to cry and I can assure you I know so many positive stories with wondefully happy endings from people who are going through what you are now.
    Stay strong.
    Best wishes
    sophie

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  21. RachelMarch 29, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    I'm here in New Orleans dancing for you Annie and painting my toes. Love love love to you.
    Rachel

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  22. An Urban CottageMarch 29, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Love and thoughts and prayers and positive energies and well-wishes from Boston, Mass., USA.

    Steve

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  23. BarbaraMarch 29, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Sending you warm thoughts and prayers, and wishing you a speedy, complete recovery from Los Angeles, CA.

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  24. ...C o w R o a d...March 29, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Hey there Annie, I made you a feel better card. It is on the blog... Keep breathing!
    Marjan

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  25. carolMarch 29, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with both you and your family. May the support of your family and friends carry you through the next few weeks. Carol

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    1. Noelle the dreamerMarch 29, 2012 at 12:02 PM

      Thank you Fiona for letting us share a little of this with Annie! We will be thinking of her today whomever she is and send prayers and good thoughts her way! No one should feel alone during such trying times! Annie sounds like a wonderful person!
      Hugs to all from the Pacific NW coast,

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  26. Down by the seaMarch 29, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Hi Annie,
    I too have just popped over from Knitsofacto, I hope things went OK for you today, you are in my thoughts and I am off now to paint my nails too!
    Sarah

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  27. Siena Catholic College StaffMarch 29, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Hi Annie and thanks Anna for posting this blog. The support that is happening for Annie through this blog world is wonderful and the thought of everyone getting around with rainbow toes is beautiful, as is Annie. Hope they got it all. xx

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  28. Reader 3March 29, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Loving the song, loving the sentiment, loving rainbow coloured toes. You, and your beautiful tribe, are in my thoughts.
    Georgie

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  29. DMCMarch 29, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Thanks Anna for continuing this marvellous blog by a wonderful woman.
    It's a pleasure to be part of the mob.
    Prayers zipping forth.
    Oh, to be able to dance like that.
    Bye bye Lefty.

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  30. Justine ReillyMarch 29, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Hi everyone,
    I'm part of the "inner circle" that had the privilege of being there to support annie at the hospital yesterday. Her spirit is so strong, her sense humour so abundant, but she is human and hence, scared. Like Anna said, this is just the beginning of the journey of a lifetime. I'll pass on your words of support when I see her later today. I'm sure they will help her. Thank you so much.
    Sister Jus x

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  31. Raine and SageMarch 29, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Annie that song is so you. Sending love from Darwin mob. x

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  32. Raine and SageMarch 29, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Annie that song is so you. Sending love from Darwin mob. x

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  33. Enchanted MomentsMarch 29, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Sending rainbow colours your way Annie, you have lots of girls here thinking of you sweet girl....x
    Suzanne, Adelaide...

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  34. Elsa MayMarch 29, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    woohoooooooo! Go Auckland - awesome song + awesome flash mob. Perfect for Annie - sending lots of loving, healing hugs. Annie x

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  35. zigsmaMarch 31, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    Thanks Anna - Annie is in my thoughts constantly. Sending her strength and love. xx

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