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12-23-2015, 01:35 PM
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Member
Name: Sara
Trailer: 2005 Escape 17B
Arizona
Posts: 33
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Remission - is there a sweeter word?
I wanted to give my fiberglass rv family an update...
Some of you may remember: I purchased a used Escape (17b) back in the summer with the plan to go full time in March of 2016. Well, best laid plans... I was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of leukemia in October and I've been fighting this new battle since then.
The good news is: I'm now in REMISSION!
I'll need to continue my chemo for another 8 months, to keep the cancer from coming back, but oh, what a glorious word "remission" is. My prognosis for a full cure is excellent.
Even though my launch date for going full-time has been pushed back, I'm still working on the egg to get it ready. It gives me something wonderful to look forward to.
I started a blog back in Aug. called Sarandipity Travels to document the process of getting ready to go on the road, and then to share my travels and photography. It's morphed into a platform for also sharing my cancer story. If anyone would like to read about my travel plans, or my journey through leukemia, here's the link:
Sarandipity Travels
I hope to meet many of you down the road. Late 2016 looks like a good time to start attending rallies. Until then...
Sara
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12-23-2015, 01:50 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: U-Haul 16 ft Vacationer
Posts: 1,549
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Sara, I'm so glad to hear you are well on the road to recovery. Having the dream of full-timing can be just the goal you need to finish off this adversary. Best of luck!
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12-23-2015, 01:59 PM
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Member
Name: Sara
Trailer: 2005 Escape 17B
Arizona
Posts: 33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin A
Sara, I'm so glad to hear you are well on the road to recovery. Having the dream of full-timing can be just the goal you need to finish off this adversary. Best of luck!
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Thanks, Kevin. It's helped so much to have an exciting goal to look forward to when all of this is done!
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12-23-2015, 02:30 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2008 Casita 17 ft Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 2,021
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Glad to hear that your treatment is working for you and that you are now in remission. As a 2-time major cancer survivor myself, I can somewhat relate to the ordeal of cancer treatment. Glad you're back now and hope things continue well for you. Having a strong dream or goal helps tremendously. I'm sure your trailer will provide you with a lot of incentive to help to get you back to normal. Best wishes.
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12-23-2015, 04:58 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 2010
Posts: 5,185
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Thanks for the reminder of how trivial my problems are! Very happy for you. Now go make memories. Raz
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12-23-2015, 07:08 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
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Most EXCELLENT news Sara! 
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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12-23-2015, 07:13 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Lyle
Trailer: Scamp 16, previously Scamp 13
None
Posts: 739
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Best Wishes
What fantastic Christmas news for you and your family. May all you plans and goals now come true!
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12-23-2015, 07:24 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sid
Trailer: Parkliner 2014
Wisconsin
Posts: 529
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Three days later, the call came.
“You’re in remission!”
Sara,
This has got to be the greatest thing I have read in a long while! Congratulations!!!
Still cheering for you
Sid
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12-23-2015, 07:25 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jason
Trailer: 2007 Eggcamper & Homemade Tear Drop
New York
Posts: 663
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That's great Sara! 🖖🏼
Sent from my iPhone using Fiberglass RV
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Jason
If you think you are to small to make a difference just try sleeping with a mosquito –- The Dally Lama
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12-23-2015, 10:46 PM
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Member
Trailer: Trillium 13 ft
Posts: 99
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Hi Sara
Your blog is great. You have a writing style that keeps pulling me in. My best wishes for you this Christmas season and for the year to come.
Colin
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12-23-2015, 11:23 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Kathy
Trailer: 2017 Escape 19
Washington
Posts: 600
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I've been following your blog, so I'd already read the good news, but it's great to hear it again! Hoping that you'll soon be having fun adventures with your trailer. Happy Holidays!!!
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12-23-2015, 11:39 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 13 ft Compact II
Posts: 524
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Dear Sara,
Your blog is well done. I wish you continued improvement in your health; you are on your way to wellness!
Keep up your spirits and your dream of taking off in the Escape to travel North America!! We're rooting for you!
Best wishes,
Fran
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12-24-2015, 12:38 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet (want 13 ft fiber glass
Posts: 2,316
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Sara, what a blessing. Hope to see you in Quartzsite 2016, even if not camping just yet, you could still stop for a visit...... last year there were 104 fiberglass trailers attending.
Dave & Paula
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12-24-2015, 06:28 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Wendy Lee
Trailer: Scamp 13' Standard
New York
Posts: 1,071
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I am so very glad for you! Agreed that fussing around with the trailer will keep you hopeful and excited for your future plans. Blessings!
Wendy
Sent from my iPhone using Fiberglass RV
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12-24-2015, 09:38 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Frank
Trailer: Casita
Pennsylvania
Posts: 108
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Sara....
As a survivor who has also lost his wife to our enemy, I know how special each new day and opportunity can feel. I am overjoyed for your progress. Keep working on that future!~
Frank 
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12-24-2015, 10:56 AM
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Member
Name: Sara
Trailer: 2005 Escape 17B
Arizona
Posts: 33
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Thank you, everyone. I'm very touched that you rejoice with me in this! To those of you that have been personally touched by cancer, my heart goes out to you. One of the blessings of this is seeing the goodness in the human spirit. I've been given such support. Your responses are an example of this.
I'm wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year!
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12-24-2015, 11:06 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Barb
Trailer: currently shopping
Ontario
Posts: 27
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Sarah's challenge
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Originally Posted by Sarandipity
I wanted to give my fiberglass rv family an update...
Some of you may remember: I purchased a used Escape (17b) back in the summer with the plan to go full time in March of 2016. Well, best laid plans... I was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of leukemia in October and I've been fighting this new battle since then.
The good news is: I'm now in REMISSION!
I'll need to continue my chemo for another 8 months, to keep the cancer from coming back, but oh, what a glorious word "remission" is. My prognosis for a full cure is excellent.
Even though my launch date for going full-time has been pushed back, I'm still working on the egg to get it ready. It gives me something wonderful to look forward to.
I started a blog back in Aug. called Sarandipity Travels to document the process of getting ready to go on the road, and then to share my travels and photography. It's morphed into a platform for also sharing my cancer story. If anyone would like to read about my travel plans, or my journey through leukemia, here's the link:
Sarandipity Travels
I hope to meet many of you down the road. Late 2016 looks like a good time to start attending rallies. Until then...
Sara |
I have been following your blog and was elated first when you had the positive news that your particular type of cancer was very treatable and then a couple days ago when you were in remission. I love your writing style and your positive outlook on life in general. Hope to meet you somewhere when you are travelling again. MERRY CHRISTMAS and I know it will be a fabulous NEW YEAR! Barb
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12-24-2015, 12:49 PM
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Member
Name: Martin
Trailer: 1993 CASITA 16SD
Texas
Posts: 82
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From one survivor to another: "High five!"
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12-24-2015, 01:39 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Kathleen (Kai: ai as in wait)
Trailer: Amerigo FG-16 1973 "Peanut"
Greater Seattle Metropolitan Area, Washington
Posts: 2,566
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Best wishes to you, Sara, good to hear about your story and your wonderfully positive attitude!
Kai in Seattle
Merry Christmas
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12-24-2015, 02:09 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Earl and Kathryn
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 13'
Wisconsin
Posts: 26
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Excellent news, Sara!
Looking forward to hearing of your full-timing adventures!
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