This weeks assignment is "Under Construction". Well my PANDORA bracelet which is pictured above is most definately under construction. It tells the story of my fight with Breast Cancer. My best friend bought me the bracelet and the breast cancer charm. Each bead marks a significant chapter in my life, the first red one was when I finished Epi-Reubison, the rabbit next to it was when I finished CMF and the hedgehog was for when my hair began to grow back, the love heart was our 15th wedding anniversary and the day of my last but one round of chemo, the coloured one next to it was given to me by my husband because I had such a rough time with that particular round of chemo. I will be leaving a bead space free for when I get my 5 years all clear from cancer!
Me? Well I am most definately UNDER CONSTRUCTION in 2010. I have to shed 2 stone, I want my hair to grow and I am going to get my teeth sorted out! You see, last Christmas I finished 3 years of brace work and just had them removed, I was waiting until my teeth settled before I was going to have some veneers, a cap and replacement fillings. Cancer and its treatment put the cap on that but I promised myself this year that it would get done!
This is my best friend Jan in the pottery centre in Centre Parcs. She is in the middle of painting me a red mini!
...and this is the finished product. She has copied every aspect of my own Mini Cooper including the tinted rear windows. The only difference was the slogan "GIRLS ROCK" across the bonnet!HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!
Hello Sara, you look Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of your bracelet.
I wish you all the best for the New Year - Health and Happiness most of all, and a little Prosperity never hurts - for you and your family.
Great "construction" post! Your bracelet is beautiful and holds so much in memories past and to come!!! And your self-portrait is awesome...you are looking good!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very bright 2010...good things, good times, good health and a sense of peace and wonder all about you!! ♥
Happy New Year! I love your bracelet. I have not gotten into those yet, but think this year, I might start.
ReplyDeleteHi Sara.
ReplyDeleteYou have certainly come a long way this past year Sara. You look beautiful in this photo.
It is the start of a New Year and a new decade and with this I wish you and your family a very Happy and Healthy New Year.xx
Sara, you a very strong lady with much love and support in your life. I love your bracelet with all it's milestones.....Happy New Year and may you be blessed with health, love and happiness in 2010.......:-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteDear Sara, a nice post and a nice idea. You are so strong and so inspirational. I am so glad you are my blogger friend.
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You are beautiful! Hair or no hair!
ReplyDeleteI like the mini, how darn cute is that...
I have wanted to create a bracelet, or some piece of jewelry as a reminder of milestones in my life...hint hint my young son! I will send him over this way :)
it's such a beautiful bracelet !
ReplyDeleteWhat a year for you. May 2010 bring you continued health and happiness!
ReplyDeleteI agree with all the other people--the bracelet is a wonderful idea and you're an inspiration to others!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 2010!
Wonderful bracelet...and a perfect selection of teeth, mini, and you! Who would have thought that the theme "construction" could inspire such variety!
ReplyDeleteThe bracelet is a beautiful representation of strength and determination to bring back your internal health. The exterior cosmetics seem trivial in comparison. Your spirit and love need no construction, those qualities just shine through everything else. We remember how you were waiting on the arrival mini. It is a beautiful work of art, like you. Barry and I adore this post! Thank you for sharing all of this, Sara! =D Have a very healthy and joyously Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWith love, from Barry and Linda
The bracelet idea is really cool--it is like a trophy of survival! I hope all your goals come to fruition in 2010. Have an amazing New Year!
ReplyDeletea beautiful bracelet, a beautiful friend and a most beautiful you.
ReplyDeletehappy new year!!
Thanks for inspiring us. It makes me to be better and stronger like you. Wish more happiness and cancer free for 2010. Keep stronger. I like the car your friend made for you and thanks for sharing the story about your PANDORA bracelet.
ReplyDeleteSara, Wanted to jot a line and thank you for your visits to Riviera Dogs.
ReplyDeleteThis bracelet is beautiful. My sister had breast cancer (note the past tense) and it sounds to me as if you are beating it well and truly. My admiration... I know it's a hell of a fight.
Happy and of course healthy New Year to you, your family and goodness, all those animals - sounds like me during the years I lived in Wales and later Tasmania (always every sort of animal you could think of!. Jilly x
Very nice, sweet Sara! You are the best!
ReplyDeleteWhat a marvelous gift from your friend and reminder for you. It's beautiful ;-)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
What a great bracelet ... all the best in 2010!
ReplyDeleteLove the bracelet! And I think your hair is very cute in the short do!
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