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About Me:: I am not a youngster by age but one thing I realize as I get older...the mind and spirit CAN stay young. I was diagnosed with stage III rectal cancer in 1999. I had a colostomy and then a reversal and in April another colostomy.
I have been married for 27 years and have 3 kids...well, they will always be "my kids" even as they get older.

Favorite Book:: Can't name just one...In Cold Blood, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Eat, Pray,Love and many more.

What's your personal mission statement?: To find peace of heart. To be a "good" soul. To help others quietly and with great spirit.

At 11:08am on September 2, 2008, Vivian said…: Hey Carla,
Just a quick note to say hi, my toes look wonderful!! LOL's!! Hope you had a super long weekend. We have a follow up at the surgeon's office this afternoon. Always makes me nervous. Hope all is good with you. ox Vivian

At 11:08am on August 19, 2008, Lisa Manley said…: Thank you Carla. I love hearing about the 9 years!!! I am waiting to hear today on a spot on my pelvis. I hope it is just radiation damage. Did you have anything like that?

At 6:05pm on July 22, 2008, Melissa Boswell said…: I love to hear stories like yours! You are going on 10 years sister!!! that is wonderful. I hope I do the same.
I'm having an ultrasound on my breast tomorrow and a colonoscopy on Thursday so I get to drink that yummy stuff tomorrow and spend the evening in the bathroom. OH THE FUN.
I didn't have to have a colostomy though-wonder how they determine that?? do you still have one?
We do have furry friends-we have two dogs and four cats. I can't imagine my home without them.
Keep up the good health!
Love
Melissa

At 11:59am on June 13, 2008, Carla said…: I would love to be a Voices Ambassador. I have no problem talking about any of the things I have been through. I have spoken to small groups about the importance of getting their colonoscopy.
My ostomy is actually working out well for me. The last years since my reversal were very hard. I became more and more of a recluse because of all the accidents and hours of time spent in the potty.
Not too mention a very sore bottom. So things are much better. I am just trying to eat a healthy diet...I don't always succeed.
I am going to look up your tribute page on the CCA website.
I bought some kale and have no idea what to do with it???

At 11:39pm on June 12, 2008, Doreen said…: No way! I was there too! I have a Blue Star tribute page on the CCA website, and have been doing some awareness things in my community, so I am sort of a Voices Ambassador.

I love to cook and eat too -- I am a big foodie. I don't have an ostomy, and have never had one, but have friends that do, and know how hard it is to manage diet with one. I can eat pretty much anything I want, although dairy does not agree with me anymore. Even though, I have chosen to eat a primarily vegan diet, I function better on it, and want to get as much healthy phytonutrients in my bod that I can. Right now I am on chemo, so some days are hard, so I make green shakes and juices. My problem, however, is trying to KEEP weight on.

Do you still have incontinent problems?

At 4:16pm on June 11, 2008, Doreen said…: Hi Carla,
I was NED for 2 years and then had a recurrence (metastasis). I am now and have been stage IV for 5 years.

At 2:47pm on June 11, 2008, Doreen said…: Welcome and thanks for the friend request. Let's go on this journey together!

At 9:56pm on June 10, 2008, Sundari said…: Welcome Carla:) As you begin looking around the site, remember the search tool in the upper right corner in case you are looking for specific info. Let me know if you have any questions! Its also helpful to read the town rules, which are listed in the left hand column of our Main page.
xo,
Corinne (Sundari)