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19 June 2011

Happy Post :)

This is my happy post!  Yesterday I had another best day.  I had my very own dog show and Mabel did really well and we won loads of rosettes and I didn't stop smiling all day.  Loads of doggy people came along and Mabel loved playing with all the other dogs and her best friend from puppy classes came along, she's called Molly and they were so pleased to see each other.  The judge was so nice as well and she has had a battle of her own and so I think she knew what it's like.  My sister had to show Bess who is our old black labrador and Bess only uses three legs, even though she has four, so we all laughed at poor Milly. Simon and Cathy who own the kennels were so lovely and the sun even came out and we just all had such a nice day.  Mabel won the best puppy in show and she was very proud of herself but then she won the best dog in show and I did wonder a bit.
We were raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital, Anthony Nolan Trust and for Cancer Bio Dogs who train dogs to sniff for cancerous changes in our wee which is a bit yucky but amazing.  The lady who came from Cancer Bio Dogs asked if they can call their next puppy Alice, after me.  So Alice will be around for years helping save lives. 
I haven't worked out how to load more photos onto here yet, I think I can only have one in a box but I'll have a think and then I'll ask mum lol.
And tomorrow, i think I'll have jaw ache because I'm going in a private plane which feels dead posh and I'm flying up to Scotland and I'm going to go and jump in with some sharks.  I've wanted to do this for ages and ages and now that I am, I'm a bit nervous. Well a lot nervous but I hope that I still do it.  My dad is going with me so I'll make sure we take lots of photos and when I work out how to do the Mabel ones I'll do a shark one as well.
Emma Bridgewater are going to let me go down to their real place and design a mug of my own which I can't wait to do but I think they'll need lots because my mum will want to buy them all.  I'm excited for that and I have a design idea already.
I'm going to go and snuggle up and watch Desperate Housewives now which is my favourite program.  Thank you for following me and thank you for your nice messages, have you joined the register yet? lol

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  1. Nice one Alice! Glad you had a great day.

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  2. Yes, I have, Alice (joined the registry)! You are such an amazing young person.

    I enjoy reading your posts on days when I feel absolutely miserable, and if you can keep a positive outlook with everything going on in your life, I can be less bothered by the trivial junk that goes on in mine.

    Keep smiling, kiddo!

    S

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  3. OH yay!!! You DO get to swim with the sharks. Hurry and figure how to post the pictures!! I know how - and I could try to help you on here, but awfully hard to tell you by email how to accomplish!

    Don't chicken out with the sharks! You'll be safe in a cage...

    How absolutely fascinating. I'm so excited to read about it!

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  4. Glad you had a good day Alice!

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  5. Glad you had a great day with your puppy doggy! :)

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  6. Aww so pleased to see you back smiling. Have fun with the sharks. . . x

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  7. I am really happy you are getting to do some of the your wished for things. It sounds like you had a lovely day. I hope you have fun with the sharks. You are so brave, so I am sure you will be fine! I am really happy to hear about the Emma Bridgewater mugs too. I will want them all too.
    Don't worry about the post pals. I make dolls and I will make some and find a way to send them. We know there are a minority of idiots around. Lots of love to you. xxx

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  8. Well done Alice and Mabel, Milly and Bess (did they win the best comedy act in show?!!) Have a fantastic day tomorrow...private plane??? wow!! Loads of love from the Locks xx

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  9. Yep! Register joined!

    Really great reading all abiut yesterday and how you all got on! Have a great, great day tomorrow, looking forward to hearing all about it!

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  10. Dear Alice:
    When you go to upload your photos and pick which ones you want - you can hold down "CTRL" and click which ones you want :) Then click "Upload Selected".
    Then click on each photo and you can place them (left, right , center) and change the size...they'll appear HUGE at first :).

    Congrats on your trip and the puppy win! :)

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  11. The dog show sounded great fun Alice, sorry we couldn't be there as we were competing at a show in Scotland with our dogs !
    Hope you enjoyed our training night last Thursday, you are welcome to bring Mabel again if you want to :))

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  13. Fabulous to hear all your exciting news, you're amazing and making such a difference. Yes, signing up now! Xx Amanda x

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  14. You are an example to me! Thanks to exist and I do appreciate everything! With love, Vanessa

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  15. Awesome!!! You get to swim with the fishes (are sharks fishes???)!! I'm happy for you! Your dog must be cute!!!

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  16. Your a totally insperational young lady. The best word I can find to describe you is awesome. So great to hear about your best day I want to hear about loads more best days. Stay strong xxx

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  17. That sounds like awesome fun. :) I am a new follower by the way, and can't wait to read more!! Happy father's day.

    ~TRA

    http://xtheredangelx.blogspot.com

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  18. Awww, sounds like you're really having fun Alice - I am so pleased for you! Is there anything you would like to do in the Manchester area? Let me know and I'll see what I can arrange for you,

    Love and Hugs

    Bev xx

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  19. Hi Alice.

    I'm so pleased that the dog show went well & that the weather was good. I'm really sorry to hear about the nasty people who have hacked into the postpal account. Has your mum reported it to them or the Police? Can't wait to hear about your shark dive :-s & to see the Emma Bridgewater designs. Have fun! xx

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  20. Hi Alice,
    I just found your blog and I'd like to suggest a few things for your bucket list. Have you ever gone camping and watched the sunrise from your sleeping bag? done a charity run/walk?
    I see that you wanted to be a dolphin trainer, have you ever swum with them? would Sea World or somewhere that does dolphins shows let you help their trainers out for a couple of hours?
    I totally agree with you making the most of life, don't want you to miss out on too much! Claire

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  21. Sounds like a fabulous day. Well done you, and well done Champion Mabel :-). Have fun with the sharks, and in your prIvate jet - very A list!! I have done my sample for Anthony Nolan and will be posting it off tomorrow. Thank you for the inspiration to do this. Take care Penny

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  22. I have joined too x x doing the saliva test tomorrow but it means I cannot eat or drink for half hour beforehand - that is going to be very hard for a greedy little piggy like me! x x

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  23. Gorgeous girl! My family loved reading your blog....glad the puppy show went well. Hope Mabel is better behaved than our boy Charlie Pup! Lol. (he is a shoe pincher!). Wow, a private plane and sharks??! Can't wait to hear all about it. Keep us informed about the mugs. I love Emma Bridgewater stuff and would definitely buy one of yours :o). So...Desperate house wife's? Never watched it! Lol. And as for the register....I joined when I first ever heard about you....your mum took my sample! You are all such an inspiration. Lots of love ..the Jepson-leech's. Barrow x x x

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  24. Super post - glad you had a great day! I got my pack from the Antony Nolan trust in the post this weekend and it's all ready to go back :)

    Hope you have a fab time in Scotland - I've dived with sharks in the Maldives and it was one of the scariest and best things I have ever done.

    Ssrah xxxxxx

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  25. Great post, sounds like you are having lots of fun! Can't wait to see your photos :o)

    Where I can pre-order my mug???

    P.S. I tried to join the bone marrow registry but unfortunately my health issues rule me out. They were really nice to deal with.

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  26. Hello Alice! I saw your blog in a newspaper from Brazil (yeah, i'm brazilian!) So, I decided visit your blog and i loved it! You're a strong girl, and you will realize all of your dreams! Have faith! Everybody believe in you!
    Kisses!

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  27. It sounds like you had a lovely time! It sounds like so much fun! Oooh, swimming with sharks? You're so brave! I would be terrified! I hope you have a wonderful time and I can't wait to hear more about your adventures!

    Lots of Love,
    Steph

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  28. Glad to hear you had another best day! If you need any website advice/help or anything I do a degree in IT and I know a few ways you could run the page so that 1 picture space switches between several different pictures. If you would like any help email me at rb6k at hotmail.com and I'd gladly help you out! I'm sure you have plenty of people there to help you but please do ask if you need it, I'm free pretty much 24/7 as its the holidays.

    Looking forward to your next update.

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  29. Hi Alice -

    Sounds like you had a wonderful day. And congratulations to Mabel! I'm so happy for you both! Best wishes to you and hugs from Kansas!

    P.S.: "Desperate Housewives" is one of my favorite TV shows too - I've even gotten my fiance into watching it! :o)

    - Donna

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  30. This is sooo good to hear. *Big smiles*

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  31. Congratulation to your Happy Day at the dog school, and as it seems you go further and further on your bucket list... the dog show, your own mug, shark-swimming... I'm really glad to see that, and I hope you can make all the things you want to... :o)

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  32. Swimming with sharks? Sounds amazing! Enjoy your trip, Alice! I really enjoy reading your blog.


    http://push-the-heart.blogspot.com/

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  33. Hi Alice, having wanted to join the bone marrow register for some time (it is on my list of 101 things to do), I was inspired by you to make it happen and am now just waiting for the saliva kit to arrive! Thank you for your inspiring blog and for helping to remind me about what is important in life. Much love and best wishes to you and your family xxx

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  34. You're braver than I am Alice, I don't think I'd want to swim with sharks, but I'm happy for you getting to do it since it's one of the things you've always wanted to do. Sending you a BIG hug from across the pond.

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  35. I signed up yesterday to become a bone marrow donor! I'm waiting for the swab test to come and I really hope I am able to help someone out there.
    Yay, Mabel! She looked so cute!

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  36. Thank you very much dear Alice for that happy post !

    I'm very glad to see that some of your dreams are coming true !

    I'm sure that's just the beginning of an extraordinary journey... Like in "Alice and the wonder land"...
    Say me when you meet the white rabbit...

    A lot of love for you!!!

    Kisses from France

    Jean-Luc

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  37. What a great legacy that the next cancer sniffing dog will be named after you. I can't wait to see photos once you get them posted. You have a beautiful soul and I am happy I stumbled upon your blog.

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  38. Dear Alice, You are a true inspiration. I am so glad to see you smile. Take That concert sounded brilliant and swimming with sharks will be immense!
    All the best

    Lynette

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  39. I am so pleased you are getting to do some lovely things. Have a fantastic time tomorrow. Get plenty of rest tonight xx

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  40. Wow, what a brilliant dog show. Have a great day tomorrow!! :)

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  41. Happy Fathers Day :D I found this form Girl's Life and I just was amazed at how strong you are. Your living life and not stopping :) Your postive outlook is what will keep you going. And it's just so awesome to see someone go through this every day and continue to fight. good luck in your journey and never give up :) Thank You for this blog, you've opened so many eyes to see what's its like to be you and that right there is a gift from God. He made a beauitful person and your using your talents <3 Not once do you say "this is it" Your going to beat this girl!
    -K.M.S.

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  42. wow, love it that you're going to be literally swimming with sharks! Congrats on being named a Blog of Note, but also congrats for living life to the fullest. Enough so that you recognize a great day when you see one. So many of us don't. Thanks for sharing!

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  43. Oh my gosh you are going to swim with sharks!!!!!!!!!!!! How EXCITING :) Enjoy yourself with your Dad, we all can not wait to see your pictures, with love Chris x

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  44. That is great that you had a wonderful time at the dog show.

    Have fun swimming with the sharks, it is so fun and totally worth the nerves you get beforehand :)

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  45. No doggy pics :( lol I'm a dog lover.

    Super happy you had a best day! I'm glad you enjoyed your outing. :oD

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  46. Oh Alice, I am very glad your happy day. I look forward to the new post about sharks. Enjoy and good luck!
    kisses

    Betinhabf - Fortaleza / Brazil

    PS.: You could use the watermark to your photos. ;)

    PS ².: Me all mixed up and made the comment in another post. =) I'm sorry. : D This is about your happy day.

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  47. Congratulations to Mabel! Alice, I hope that you have a great time with the sharks. I can't wait to see the pictures of both.

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  48. Alice,
    I just started reading your blog yesterday. I admire your positive outlook and that you are living your life to the fullest. You truly are an inspiration to me! I have been talking about joining the bone marrow/stem cell registry for some time just needed the extra push. I joined it! Keep smiling and enjoying yourself!
    April in Canada

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  49. Wish we could have come to the dog show, Alice. My bassets would have loved it !! Don't forget your Australian supporters when you start the mug production - we want them all too !! xxxxxxx

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  50. WOW! you are an amazing young woman, and i am praying hard for you. You see, I am just 16, and I wouldn't be as strong as you are being. you are a huge inspiration to me. thank you.

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  51. Im so happy you had a great day :) and that your puppy won =) Have fun tomorrow swiming with the sharks!!!

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  52. This sounds like a GREAT day! Congratulations on your dog show, what fun:) Yesterday best in show, tomorrow swimming with sharks, mug designing - you are a busy girl!! Being nervous is the good part because it means you're pushing yourself to do something outside your comfort zone and that's what makes us all grow. Hopefully you can figure out a way to post new photos. Looking forward to seeing your adventures! Here's to another FABULOUS day tomorrow:)

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  53. Congratulations to Mabel! I only just learned of you, Alice, but I think of you daily and love your strength and courage. Blessings to you and your family.

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  54. Congrats to Mabel. :) It sounds like you had a lovely day! Jumping in with the sharks....now that takes courage I don't think I'd have! Can't wait to see the pics. Have fun!!

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  55. Dear Alice.
    I am so glad that you could have your dog show and will get to swim with sharks. You are a role model to all, and someone that I will think of, every time I'm terribly sad about something relatively trivial. You continue to project bright thoughts to us all and I thank you for that. Do not let those who do not have the mental capacity to understand ruin your day with their rude remarks, hacking, and taking advantage of good people's kindness.
    I willfollow your blog all summer
    Allie

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  56. Greetings,

    I'm joining those who follow you. Always be strong, and you can overcome each and every stuff that appears on your way. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Having a good time affects our inner chemistry, so keep doing whatever you do to make your smile true. Then live well and live longer.

    Farewell

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  57. Alice, you sound like one amazing girl, and I'm so excited for you that you are able to do so many things off your bucket list.
    My nephew has just had a bone marrow transplant, and he constantly amazes me with his positiveness - you are awe-inspiring people.

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  58. Alice, you are a inspiration to us all!! I just registered at DKMS. Excited to get my swab packet in the mail. I've always talked about being an organ donor if something ever happened to me. And have thought about donating bone marrow and the like. But have never actually done it. Will be interesting to see what comes of it when I send my swab kit back. Congrats on getting to tick off things on your bucket list! Swimming with sharks, you are a brave one! I'm too terrified of them, plus spiders, snakes and such. Go for it, you'll do great!
    x Danielle

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  59. Enjoy the day, Alice.
    The whole Universe, itself, is proclaiming "I love Alice."
    And we are saying it too.
    You really do know how to have fun.
    Love from All of Us.

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  60. Yay for happy posts!!!! I loved hearing all about the fun things you're up to!!! Good luck with the Sharks!!
    ~Lisa~
    NB Canada

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  61. Perhaps you already knew this, but GirlsLife.com has posted a story about you!! It's titled 'Get On Board with a bone marrow donor drive.' Here's the link:

    http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/06/18/Get-on-board-with-a-bone-marrow-donor-drive.aspx

    Put it in the search box, or just go to Girlslife.com!! and type in related words in THAT search box!!

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  62. Awesome lady that you are, keep that smile all day long every day. I think of you every day and really really really really hope and pray that you make a complete recovery ..

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  63. So happy to see a smiley post from you :) Way to go Alice and Mabel :) Congrats on cleaning up at the dog show! Have a blast tomorrow...it certainly is going to be an amazing day! I cant wipe the smile off my face just thinking about the fun you are going to have :)
    You make my day Alice, you really do x Hugs from Australia

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  64. So glad you are getting to check things off you list Alice! Sounds like you're having a blast :o)
    Don't let the poopie people in this world get you down, You've got lots of good ones behind you!

    Enjoy the sharks!! (I'd be waaaaaay to scared to try it!)

    Tina- NZ

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  65. Hooray for you & Mabel! Can't wait to hear about the shark swimming, how exciting. Hope you have a lot of fun!
    Thanks for sharing with us all.
    x

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  66. I am new to your blog and I want you to know what a beautiful spirit you have ,you are an inspiration.I signed up this past February to be on the Donors list and I think its amazing that you reach so many people to promote it!

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  67. QUERIDA ALICE SEI QUE NÃO ME CONHECE,SIM NÃO IMPORTA NESTE MOMENTO! NESTE MOMENTO INDEPENDENTE DE SUA RELIGIÃO EU QUERO TE DIZER QUE DEUS TE DEU ESTÁ VIDA E SÓ ELE QUER QUE VOCÊ NESTE MOMENTO CREIA SÓ NELE!FECHE OS SEUS OLHOS PÕE SUA MÃO NO CORAÇÃO E DIGA ASSIM:DEUS O SENHOR E O CRIADOR DE TODO ESSE UNIVERSO E DE MIM E LEVOU SOBRE SI TODAS AS NOSSAS DORES E ENFERMIDADE E MESMO QUE A MINHA FÉ SEJE DO TAMANHO DE UM GRÃO DE MOSTARDA,MESMO ASSIM EU CREIO NO SEU PODER E NA MINHA CURA!SENHOR O QUE PARA OS HOMENS É IMPOSSIVÉL PARA TI NADA É IMPOSSIVÉL! ME CURA JESUS DESSE CANCÊR! AMÉM FALA VOCÊ SOZINHA NO SEU QUARTO COM MUITA FÉ E CREIA QUE O MILAGRE VAI ACONTECER INSTANTANEAMENTE NA SUA VIDA CREIA EM MILAGRES POIS ELES EXISTEM! E IRÁ ACONTECER COM VOCÊ DEUS SEJE CONTIGO QUANDO SENTIR VONTADE DE ME ESCREVER ESTOU DISPOSTA EM TE AJUDAR PRINCIPALMENTE EM ORAÇÃO! FAÇA ISTO QUE LHE DISSE E VOCÊ TERÁ UMA GRANDE RESPOSTA!ALICE CREIA QUE DEUS ESTARÁ LHE DANDO UMA OUTRA CHANCE DE VIDA. MEU MAIL É ry.rosana@hotmail.com/TWITTER @rosanaefamilia/rosanadedeus.blogspot.com/NÃO SE ESQUEÇA DE ME ESCREVER ESTOU LHE AGUARDANDO JESUS TE AMA VERDADEIRAMNETE. ROSANA

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  68. Oh my gosh, have fun swimming with sharks. That has to be most terrifying and exciting thing! I'm glad you're getting all of these opportunities! & yay for your puppy!

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  69. You are such an amazing young lady...you show more grace, spirit, and strength at such a young than most people five times your age. Words cannot express how much you have touched my heart and inspired my own life. You are truly an angel miss Alice. I want you to know that because of you I have registered for the bone marrow registry and because of you so many many others have done the same. You are single handedly saving the lives for years to come! What an amazing young woman you are! Thank you for sharing your heart with the world.

    XOXO
    Tiffany

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  70. This is so wonderful, Alice. I have been reading since the beginning but have yet to comment! Love, hugs and best wishes from New York City!!! :D

    -Chelsea

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  71. Alice,

    I'm so happy to see that you had a day that brought so many smiles to your face!!

    Congrats on Mabel getting her ribbons and doing so well in the show. I have for many years, owned and trained Brittany's. My dogs all competed in show and field events and did very well. I know how good that pride feels when they do well!! :-)

    I also have a niece who used to work with Labs for The Seeing Eye here in the USA. They are such amazing dogs. So smart and fast learners too! I think Mabel is a beautiful dog!!

    If you or your mom can't figure out how to post pictures on here, mention it again and I'll be glad to help you with that.

    You take care and have a great trip to go see the sharks. Can't wait to hear about that!!!

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  72. Alice,

    This may help you with how to post pictures within a post too. This is from the Google/Blogger help page. It's not really very hard and once you do it a few times you'll have no problem.

    Hope thishttp://www.google.com/support/blogger/bin/answer.py?answer=41641 helps:

    You actually start to post like you usually do but once you're on the page where you type your post, you go to the top,and click on the image icon. That lets you put the picture right on the post. You can then type under the picture also.
    You can also center it, or have it on the left or right of the post. Like I said before, I'd be glad to help if you or your mom want me to.

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  73. aww dogssss :D they're the very best! :D and you more so!

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  74. Well done on the dog show! And enjoy the posh jet! You deserve it! Careful with the sharks though - lol.

    Joining list soon as I can talk to my doctor. Thanks to you.

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  75. Yey Mabel won! Good luck diving with the sharks :)

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  76. Oh my - now I knew you were brave, but sharks!!!!! are you mad too lol

    I hope it's everything you dream of, how exciting - although I have to say if it were me I'd probably opt for jumping in with goldfish ;)

    So pleased that you, Milly, Mabel and Bess did so well at the show - WTG ladies YAY!!!! I hope your dad had a wondeful fathers day too watching his girls do so well :D

    I hope you raised lots of money for your chosen charities, and how special is it that such a special puppy will be named after you - AMAZING!

    Keep doing what you're doing and smile all the way - no-one deserves it more.

    Big hugs to you and all your family. xx

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  77. Hi Alice, how are you?
    I am Jyoti from India.I am an ayurvedic physician. I like your blog. You are doing nice. Keep it up.
    with regards
    Jo

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  78. Enjoy your life..we are just passing our time and you are enjoying it..well done

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  79. I am so glad to see your happy post!! I hope you have an amazing time swimming with the sharks! I'm glad you got to do your dog show with Mabel. :) I have a golden retriever named Maddie so I know what a great friend a dog can be. I hope you will be able to post your pictures and that there will be many happy posts to come. Best wishes!! - Rosemary Ferrieri NY

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  80. Hi Alice,
    I am so pleased the dog show went well, it looked amazing!! I am over the moon you are flying up to swim with sharks today!!! Go Alice!!!
    I gave the clinic yesterday my best shot, I will organise another clinic in the near future but will have more time to publicise it and plan better.
    I have a slot on local radio coming up where I am going to try to encourage people to join up on the register, it would be good if they did the whole show about BM donation :-)
    Have a great day today ;-)
    Luke.

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  81. Alice...Que o Senhor Deus esteja ao teu lado,cuidando de vc e de sua saude!Que vc através dessa fragilidade possa reconhecer o quanto Deus é grande e soberano .Ele tem total controle de nossas vidas,não deixe de conversar com Ele ,porque o Senhor é quem tem respostas para todas nossas perguntas,e Ele tem o melhor para cada um de nós!!!Ele tem a cura para nossas infermidades,embora pensamos ser impossível,mas para ele nada nada é impossível,Cristo é quem fez o cego enxergar,o paralítico andar e uma série de outras coisas...estou falando do Deus maravilhoso que deu seu único filho para salvar a minha e a sua vida!!Cristo Jesus!!!Abração!!

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  82. Alice!! Congraats!! Say hello to the sharks from Caracas, Venezuela!! Hope you're feeling better each day!! Hugs!!

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  83. I'm so proud of your courage!

    Have fun with the sharks!

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  84. So glad to see a happy post from you Alice. There are some terrible people in this world and you must not let them distract you.

    You seem to be such a wonderful girl. I have followed you with great interest and emotion. I am currently waiting for my saliva kit from Anthony Nolan (I've been approved for the register, yay!). I probably wouldn't have considered joining if it hadn't been for your campaigning. Just think how many lives you are saving, you really are someone special.

    Love to you and all your family (especially Milly who did brilliant in the race for life and who must be a brilliant sister) and of course to Mabel.

    Anna

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  85. Well done to you and Mabel, we have a lab puppy and I can only imagine the fun you had trying to keep Mabel under control, Our Tilly would have run riot with all the other dogs to play with!!!

    I just wanted to let you know that I am one of the millions of people you have inspired to go get registered, I hate hospitals, doctors, dentists and all the other medical type's I avoid them like the plague normally, without you and your inspiring strength and composure in the face of adversity it would have been about the last thing in the world I would have done...

    So yet again, you have triumphed in making yet another selfish 30 somthing male from the UK wake up and smell the coffee and realise that I CAN DO something to make a difference, at no cost (apart from a little pain maybe) but as my mother would suggest, I've always been a little pain...

    Keep having the good days and rest assured you have been the catalyst for a million more good days for others.... Love to you and the family.

    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  86. hey there, I'm not sure I'd be swimming with sharks but so many things you've already done are probably much harder so sure you'll be fine. I just wanted to say well done for pushing on with the bone marrow register message - it puts all this stuff in perspective. I feel bad for hesitating but hope to go onto the register soon. Hesitation is only cos I'm chicken. Have fun in all your adventures. x

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  87. Hello Alice,
    I was very happy to find your blog!! I come from Athens, Greece. Do you Know Greece???
    Anyway, I wish you the best. Continue to be optimistic, strong and happy.

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  88. Hello,

    You don't know me, but I just wanted to let you know that your story has reached us here across the pond in the States. I also wanted to let you know that on Friday, I sent in my swab kit to be registered as a marrow donor. I did this because you asked me to, and that's the least I can do for a girl like you. Keep fighting, Alice, you're beautiful.

    Kevin

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  89. Hey, Alice,

    Just joined your blog - it's looking really good. Please excuse the name 'EvilDM', but it's just a nickname given to me from my gaming days by pals.
    So good to hear you're getting to realise your dreams, and that there are so many wonderful people out there helping you to achieve them. Keep up the wonderful work, my thoughts are with you.

    PS: been on the Bone Marrow register since 2006 ;o)

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  90. Veja como DEUS é maravilhoso!
    VocÊ permaneceu pouco tempo em terra, mas levou uma mensagem de bondade e amor ao mundo que muitos com o quintuplo da dua existência não chegaram nem perto de conseguir.
    Você vai realizar esses desejos, eu tenho fé. Mas isso não é nda diante do que DEUS tem preparado para vc, quando vc for ao encontro dEle.
    Você é uma luz de amor no meio de um mundo tão ruim.
    Obrigada.
    Beijos.
    Carla Herbelly.

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  91. hello alice , your blog is truely inspiring, you are a very brave girl and i admire you greatly . i am sending your blog around now hoping i can find some one to help you cross off a few of your dreams <3 good luck. keep us updated :) xxx

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  92. Greetings again from Laura in Michigan. Today I have signed up on the "Be the match" website and am waiting for my kit to arrive in the mail. You moved me to do it, I am trying to enlist others on facebook. I hope you are feeling well today and are checking things off your list!

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  93. Hey Alice! My name is Julia. I am 13 and I live in America. I just wanted you to know that you are an amazing person and that your efforts are reaching at least America, so you should be very proud. Personally, I think that this was a wonderful idea!

    I hope that no more jerks try to ruin your wonderful idea.

    Keep up the awesomeness!!! You're my role model!!

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  94. Hello Alice. I found your blog and where very moved by what you write. I had a sister who died in 2003 from cancer. Miss her very much. You remind me very much about her, you both were / are so forward and caring. You thought of others more than yourselves. Read about the bad things that happened, it is terrible that there are such people, but I never stopped amazed. Steaming them stupid komentarer, fuck what people say they are just jealous that you reached out to the world, and accomplish something in spite of your illness and your age. You are incredibly strong in spite of your illness, I know that they are times we outsiders do not see but since I have been with and seen, I know. But you deserve all the best and I really hope you can fulfill all the things on the list.
    I wrote in my blog a bit about yourself that you are in any way touched me even though I do not know you. I cry with you, suffer with you, is happy with you. I would be happy if I could get a picture of you, maybe a letter and atugraf?
    As memory, I think about you every day and hope you will enjoy every moment you have left.
    Many kisses and hugs Linda Persson from Sweden.
    My blog address where you want to check out. You can get my mail address with. which is linda.person @ live.se you can adda me

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  95. Glad to know you had a happy day :)

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  96. Well done Alice and Mabel! Hoping you have a wonderful time in Scotland, you're a brave girl, you'd never find me around a shark! Best wishes my dear, God Bless You!!

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  97. Alice - You don't know me - but I'm new to this website - I came across your blog just now and I thought you needed to know that you inspire me. :)
    Yours
    Teenage Dirtbag

    P.S I hope you manage to get some things off your bucket list done! x

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  98. hey alice, you inspire me to do everything that i can in life,if you ever want a holiday come down to blackpool, im there and i'll happily show you around :) x

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  99. Woot Woot! Keep up all the great work you are doing! So, where are those Shark pics?? lol

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  100. What an inspiration you are.
    Beautful young lady
    Keep smiling and enjoy every moment. Sure you could make a longer list :)
    Am jealous you met Take That...you rock!!

    mandi xx

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  101. Hi Alice, my name is Brooke and I just wanted to tell u wat an amazing person u seem to be! U are so strong, as well as ur family. I found ur blog on the day that ur mom posted the warning. I got so upset at that. I'm so sorry that there are ppl out there that would sink to such a low level. Keep ur head up, stay strong n always try to be happy! I'm gonna email u, I hope thas ok. I have a blog u n ur mom may be interested in.

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  102. So glad you got to this, and I hope you get to many
    More of the things you want to! You are a wonderful girl and are a big inspiration! I am going to look into donating! Good luck in all do you are an amazing person x

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  103. Hello, Alice! I came across your blog just a few days ago and I am writing to let you know that I have just registered with the bonemarrow donation registry. You are truly inspiring! My Aunt just found out that she has leukemia around the time I found your blog and decided to register myself as a donor. Ironic how things work out like that.

    I pray you are blessed beyond measurable means and filled with love and joy every day.

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  104. I swam with sharks a few times, mostly in the Caribbean and Brasil's coastline.

    The best thing to keep in mind is that they are very smart fish. This means that they do not see you as prey, as most of the time, humans are almost as big as the sharks and when underwater we actually make a lot of noise, and smell pretty weird for them.

    So, don't worry, they won't look at you and see a ham sandwich :p

    Just don't pull their tails... did that once and was a pretty stupid move... thanks the shark was about 40cm.

    SOOo, have a nice evening and enjoy your dive!

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  105. Parabens pelo pela Mabel. Nade com os tubarões e depois venha nos contar.
    Um beijo Grande da Eliane.

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  106. Congrats on making blog of note! Desperate Housewives is my favorite show too :)

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  107. Well done on the dog show - saw it on the ITN news this evening. Lucy shouted at me to come quick because Post Pals Alice was on the ITV.

    I hope you enjoy swimming with sharks. Private plane wit wooooo!

    Oh and yes, joined the register a few years back . xxx

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  108. Alice you are such a brave young girl and such an inspiration to so many people! I am having a bone marrow transplant in July this year and am so thank full for everybodys support and appeal for new bone marrow donors. Including yourself, your story has made me feel very lucky they can do so much for me although im also very upset and devastated for you, I just wonder why the world can be such a cruel and unfair place! Anyway I have read alot of your blogs and just started my own :) I even have the same background as you its so cool :P Keep strong!!! Im glad you had a great day at the dog show you deserve everything good thing you get and more!! Dont let any low lives get you down, im sure the good people in the world outweigh the sick minded pathetic ones! They are no bodys!

    If you ever want to talk im always here, i know you already have millionnnnns of people anyway but if you ever do want a chat id love to.

    Lots of love to you and your family! Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. Emma xxxxxxxxxxxx

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  109. OH Alice! I am so happy you had such a good, fun day at your dog show! I CAN'T WAIT to hear about your trip swimming with sharks. I have ALWAYS wanted to do that as well!

    Much love from SC, USA

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  110. Hi little Alice!
    I'm from Brazil and now i have a huge smile on my face after reading that Mabel was on a Dog Show! You must be very proud of her!!!
    I'm really happy that you are going to swim next to sharks, one of your wildest dreams! Be careful, ok? And forgive my terrible english, i just had to write something to you.
    I wish you all the best always!!!
    Praying for you and your adorable family and dogs as well.
    Love,
    Mariana

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  111. Congratulations on yours and Mabel's work at the dog show. Can't wait to see pics of you swimming with sharks! How very exciting - and arriving in a private plane no less. Watch out for paparazzi when you debark. LOL

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  112. Hi Alice
    Have just seen you on the news.... in New Zealand! Hope that your bucket list is going superb and definitely think your doing a lot more than many do in an entire lifetime. Even got me thinking about donating bone marrow. :)
    Goodluck

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  113. I wanted you to know because of you I join the Be The Match the bone marrow donor registry in the US. You amaze me. Keep that smile, look forward to you post on swimming with sharks!

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  114. Wow sounds like you had an amazing day! :D I wish my dog was as patient as yours, she's too worried about food to be in a dog show! haha Anyway, just thought it would be cool if there were a way for you to take your list and mark off the ones you have accomplished! :) I'm trying to keep up with you but you seem to be doing so many of the items on your list, I'm loosing track! Way to be an inspiration Alice!

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  115. "The lady who came from Cancer Bio Dogs asked if they can call their next puppy Alice, after me. So Alice will be around for years helping save lives."

    This is so amazing! ♥ I am really happy for you and I hope you are going to enjoy swimming with sharks. Sounds like REALLY exiting!

    Love,
    Mirka

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  116. Hi Alice, not sure if you are interested but the HOG's (Harley Owners Group) represent every Harley-Davidson owner in the World.
    They support many charities e.g. Help for Heroes ride-out to Wootten Bassett. Do you fancy 5000 bikers turning up to your house one day?
    I'd like to charge them £5 for the privilege. See what your folks think, could be fun.

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  117. Alice,

    I live in Washington, DC, and came upon your blog last night when I just couldn't fall asleep. My boyfriend was snoring in my ears and I was going crazy. When I read your story, I realized that his snoring is nothing compared to what you are going through.

    You are definitely an inspiration to me and I wanted to share an inspiring story with you: It starts off sad, but ends wonderfully.

    A good friend of mine, Mindy, married a man, Derrick, who was suffering from leukemia. He passed away not long after their wedding. For a long time Mindy had trouble grasping what had happened, but once she was ready she took Derrick's memory and turned it into something spectacular.

    She created the Fight On Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps families deal with the many hardships and expenses that come along with fighting cancer. So far, they have donated more than $36,000 to families, held numerous bone marrow donor drives, and have worked with hospitals to provide 'Chemo Ducks' for pediatric cancer patients. If you would like to take a look at her organization, the web address is www.djdfighton.org.

    While Mindy isn't suffering the direct effects of living with cancer, I find that you and she have much in common. You both are able to take something that by no means is enjoyable, and turn it into an inspiration for others.

    Thank you for your resilience and your hope. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  118. have fun swimming with sharks, Iwould love to do it, can I come? Just one thing on your blog... you haven't crossed out the doggy show on your list :-)

    enjoy!

    xx

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  119. Glad the dog show was fun. Have a brilliant time swimming with sharks ... you are braver than me .. I couldn't even swim with a goldfish LOL Enjoy the posh plane ride. Can't wait to read your next blog

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  120. Hey Alice! Way to go! Have great fun with sharks. I'll spread the word here around my town about being a donor.

    Love from North Carolina, USA

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  121. yay! i love doggies! post all about the sharks! thats on my bucket list too!!!

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  122. Alice!!! I am beyond thrilled for you. You have accomplished so much!!! You have a growing fan base all of the world, including here in North Carolina. We are all rooting for you. Much love to you and your family. xoxoxoxo nell malone

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  123. that is great. so amazing that you are getting to do some fantastic things and cross some items off your bucket list.

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  124. I have joined the register! My packet came today. I'm sort of sick right now, so I am waiting for the germs to go away before I do my swab and send it in. You are GREAT! Enjoy the sharks! IF you get too scared DO IT ANYWAY! You live your life in such an inspirational way!!! Good for you! Good luck!

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  125. Alice that is awesome! I also have a little pup and would love to show her off- I can't wait to see your pictures of you and your pup. She is very lucky to have you around to show her off. Please let me know if you need anything from Washington DC- I'd be more than happy to help. Hope you're having a blast with the sharks- what a crazy & fun experience! You are so brave!

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  126. Just joined the registry to get swabbed!!

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  127. Hey Alice !

    So nice to read about your adventures again :-)
    I can't believe you're going to swim with the sharks tomorrow!
    Can't wait to see the pics
    xx

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  128. Hey Alice !

    So nice to read about your adventures again :-)
    It sounds like you had a wonderful day.
    That's so awesome for the sharks, Have fun there !
    xx
    M

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  129. Hi Alice Myself and my Hubby have both just done the spit test and its off in the post(nice eh!!!). Enjoy your next adventure, and keep us updated

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  130. Alice bom dia!!
    Fico feliz com suas realizações pessoais,mas no meio dessas alegrias momentâneas que vc está vivenciando,lembre-se que existe uma alegria plena,verdadeira e única que só podemos encontrá--la em Cristo Jesus,nosso salvador soberano,aquele que sonda e conhece todos nossos pensamentos!!Tire um momento do seu dia,e reserve para falar com Ele,pois o que Ele tem a lhe oferece vc não irá jamais encontrar nesse mundo,é algo tão maravilhoso que nem olhos viram nem ouvidos ouviram!!Eu falo da vida eterna,aquela que o Senhor Deus nos dá e ninguém é capaz de tirar de nós,os homens podem matar nosso corpo mas não pode matar nossa alma!!!Entrgue seu coração e sua vida nas mãos de Cristo Jesus!!!Ele quer cuidar de vc,e Ele te ama,vá ao encontro dele!!
    Alice eu sou do Brasil,vi sua história no jornal,e fiquei emocionada,sou do Estado de Goiás!!Estamos bem distantes,mas estou acompanhando sua história como se fosse de perto!!Abração e ótimo dia a vc e sua família!!Deus abençõe a tds vcs!!

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  131. I would love to join the registry, but can't because I have an autoimmune disease. My husband and mother are on it though. It is so inspirational that you have taken this hand that you've been dealt and are making it as positive as you possibly can.

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  132. My dad joined the registry and is swabbed and everything! He's been approved and is now an official bone marrow donor :) I think I'm a bit too young to be a donor though; I haven't checked...

    Sounds like you had yet another amazing day. I just love dogs soooooooo much! I love watching dog shows, and I'm so impressed that you won best dog! I think that your dog totally deserved it. Mabel is such an adorable name for a pet :)

    If you want to post photos easily you can create a Photobucket account at www.photobucket.com and upload as many photos as you want to an individual album. Then all you have to do is post the link to each album (for example, "Mabel's Dog Show") and then we can all enjoy viewing them.

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  133. Hi Alice,

    The dog show sounds like it was a lot of fun! Congrats to Mabel for being a winner and helping to raise money for a great cause.

    Your trip to Scotland to swim with sharks sounds AMAZING. I hope you have a wonderful time while you're there. Take lots of pictures!

    Good luck with everything.

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  134. Alice, it so good to hear about all the amazing experiences you are having and don't worry about the pics - we can imagine! Delighted you met the boys - so special and I particularly think of your Mum too (it's a mum and daughter thing). I would love to get an Emma Bridgewater mug that you design! will watch this space. Amy's Mum xxx

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  135. It's great to hear you had a best day! Here's hoping you have many, many more! Swimming with sharks sounds cool, though I might be a little freaked out if I tried that. I haven't registered to be a bone-marrow donor yet. I still have to talk about it some more with my parents. I'd really like to do so, though.

    Hope you have fun on the private jet and hanging out with the sharks!

    ~ Kira ~

    http://theartisticautistic.blogspot.com

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  136. I checked out the registry site but I don't qualify :( But I can still encourage others to get on :)

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  137. Great to hear you had a lovely day, how lovely that the new dog will be called Alice!
    I love your blog, keep up the good work! You're a real inspiration!

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